Don Roulett is Goodyear's New Global Aviation Tire Marketing Manager
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Don Roulett has joined The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as global marketing manager for aviation tires, replacing Jim Pickering, who retired. "Don's considerable experience in global aircraft development will be a considerable asset as we continue our penetration of this market, especially ove ... Continue reading
Motorola Automotive SAE World Congress Media Briefing, Wednesday, March 5
WHAT: During a media briefing at the SAE World Congress, Motorola Automotive will: * Discuss its unprecedented approach to the automotive industry through its ability to tap into corporate technologies to create customized automotive solutions for its partners. * Announce and detail its partnership with the Detroit Sci ... Continue reading
nCode's Durability Software Aids Chrysler Group's New Truck Design
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 25 -- With an advanced software program from nCode International, the Chrysler Group is now able to save significant time and cost in designing and verifying durability performance in its new trucks. FE-Fatigue(TM) Release 5.0 is the most sophisticated durability software available, providing in ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Announces its Second Senior/Subordinated Securitization Transaction
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 25, 2003--WFS Financial Inc today announced the pricing of a $1.34 billion offering of automobile receivable asset-backed securities. The offering was lead managed by Salomon Smith Barney and co-managed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Credit Suisse First Boston and Deutsche Bank Securities. This ... Continue reading
Fw: MIGNOGNA MOVES TO HOOTERS PRO CUP SERIES
> ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Greenflag2001@aol.com> > To: <Greenflag2001@aol.com> > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 9:40 AM > Subject: MIGNOGNA MOVES TO HOOTERS PRO CUP SERIES > > > > Mignogna Motorsports > > Lewis Rd. > > Greensburg, PA 15601 > > (724) 838-0444 > > > > Contact: Larry Mattingly > > (724) 53 ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart, Inc. Schedules Release of Third Quarter Results and Conference Call
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--Feb. 25, 2003--America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced that the Company will release financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31, 2003 on Thursday, March 6, 2003 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). A live audio of the call w ... Continue reading
AMI-C Publishing Auto Interface Specifications
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Auto manufacturers will soon have the capability to introduce a wide range of new mobile information and entertainment possibilities to their vehicle lines as the Automotive Multimedia Interface Collaboration (AMI-C) makes its Release 2 specifications and supporting documents publicl ... Continue reading
HEILBRONN, Germany--Feb. 25, 2003--Atmel(R) Corporation announced today the availability of a new intelligent stepper motor driver IC, the ATA6830. The new device is manufactured using Atmel's 0.8-micron BCDMOS process technology, which supports operation of up to 45 Volts. This technology is optimized for applications ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Release 2nd Quarter Earnings March 4, 2003; Instructions for Conference Call
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Feb. 25, 2003--, AutoZone's financial results for the second quarter ended February 15 will be released after market close on Tuesday, March 4, 2003. Steve Odland, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, will hold a one hour conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, March 5, 2003, ... Continue reading
AVL Acquires Engine Developer Schrick GmbH
AVL Expansion Continues in the Wake of Recent Acquisitions of Grundig AG's Auto Instrumentation Group and Pierburg Instruments GmbH GRAZ, Austria, Feb. 25 -- AVL, a global supplier of powertrain engineering and instrumentation systems, today announced its completion of the acquisition of engine development company Schr ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces $3 Billion in Minority Supplier Spend in 2002
* Continues High-level Commitment Despite Difficult Economic Environment * Represents almost 11% of Total Purchasing Spend AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Chrysler Group announced today that it purchased more than $3 billion from minority suppliers for goods and services in 2002. The total amount represented about 11 p ... Continue reading
DuPont(TM) Media Briefing Advisory
What: DuPont Automotive invites you to attend a media briefing to: * Announce results from the ninth annual DuPont Automotive and SAE survey identifying key industry issues and what's on the minds of automotive and design engineers attending the SAE 2003 World Congress. * Introduce new technologies and initiatives rela ... Continue reading
Comau's Engineering Business Unit (UTS) Experiences Significant Productivity Increase using EDS' Teamcenter(R) and Unigraphics(R) NX Solutions PLANO, Texas, Feb. 25 -- EDS today announced UTS, the engineering business unit of the Comau Group, has selected EDS as its corporate standard for product lifecycle management ( ... Continue reading
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--Feb. 25, 2003--eonBusiness Corporation, a leading Denver-based Internet solutions provider, announced it has hired former Navidec executive Hal Anderson as Director of Business Development to strengthen strategic alliances and help launch new business units. eonBusiness helps companies increase sales ... Continue reading
iQ Power Delivers Production Batteries for Customer Testing
MUNICH, Germany and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 25 -- iQ Power Technology Inc. (IQP: Frankfurt; IQPR.OB: OTC US Bulletin Board) is pleased to announce that it has now delivered additional production MagiQ 100 batteries to various customers for field testing. Delivery of the batteries follows the successful testin ... Continue reading
KleenAir Receives Multi-Million Dollar Order for NOx Reduction Systems
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 25, 2003--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTC BB:KAIR), has received the first tranche of a projected multi-million dollar order from DINEX A/S for its NOxMaster(R) NOx reduction systems, including both its patented ammonia injection systems as well as ServotTech's Ford licensed SOBRIS urea injection system ... Continue reading
Norfolk Southern Territory Benefits From Extensive Industrial Development in 2002
NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 25 -- Norfolk Southern Corporation participated in the location of 93 new industries and provided support for the expansion of 33 additional industries along its rail lines in 2002. The new plants and expansions represent an investment of $3.9 billion by Norfolk Southern's customers. They are expecte ... Continue reading
Perceptron Announces Damage Award in Pending Arbitration
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Perceptron, Inc. today announced that the French arbitrator in a previously disclosed arbitration matter issued a damage award against Perceptron B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, in the amount of $2.36 million. The arbitration arose out of the termination by Perceptron B.V. of ... Continue reading
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas--Feb. 25, 2003--Precis, Inc. , a leader in healthcare services and membership based programs based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, announced that its subsidiary Foresight Inc. has signed a deal with Prospect Enterprise & Development Co., (PEDCO, LLC), an Atlanta-based company to provide a private la ... Continue reading
Salion Expands its Professional Services Team
AUSTIN, Texas and DETROIT, Feb. 25 -- Salion, Inc., the leading enterprise software company providing Revenue Acquisition solutions for suppliers, announced today the expansion of its professional services team. The additions of James Spurr, director of automotive implementation services, and Ann Roth, project manager, ... Continue reading
SDC International Announces Czech Army Intent to Purchase $200 Million of Tatra Trucks
PALM BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 25, 2003--SDC International, Inc. ("SDC") (OTC:SDCN) today confirmed several news releases from the Czech Ministry of Defense distributed by the government's official Czech Information Agency (CIA) and by the Czech Press Agency (CTK). According to both the CIA and CTK releases, the Czech army wil ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Feb. 25, 2003--Synergie Holdings Limited Inc. (Pink Sheets:SYHO), a diversified holdings company with five subsidiaries, announced today further details regarding the acquisition of the SafKey Corp. The terms include Synergie Holdings to acquire 51% of the SafKey Corp., according to a company spokesperson. T ... Continue reading
Transpro, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2002 Results
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Feb. 24, 2003--Transpro, Inc. - Reports Full Year Net Income of $0.28 per Diluted Share After All Charges, Consistent with Guidance - Reports Improved Q4 Results Over Prior Year Period - Net Sales Increase 14.1% for the Quarter and 13.4% for the Year - Named as Radiator Supplier to Kenworth for Class ... Continue reading
VENICE, Calif.--Feb. 25, 2003--American Honda Motor Co., Inc.'s Civic Tour and MTV's "TRL" today announced they have teamed up to send rockers New Found Glory and Good Charlotte on the road. The 2003 tour will launch on April 8 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND, setting the stage for the highly anticipated 50+ da ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 25, 2003--Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. today announced earnings for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. For the three months ended December 31, 2002 total revenues increased approximately $11.5 million, or 82%, to $25.6 million, compared to $14.1 million for the three months e ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 25 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that Joseph E. Cappy, Chairman and CEO will speak on Wednesday, February 26 at 9:10 a.m. (EST) at the CIBC World Markets 12th Annual Gaming, Lodging, Travel and Leisure Conference at the Le Parker Meridien in New York City. Dollar Thrifty Au ... Continue reading
FANUC Robotics' New DualARM System Maximizes Welding Productivity
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 25 -- FANUC Robotics America, Inc. has introduced the DualARM System(TM) for arc welding applications. The new system is designed to help metalworking manufacturers realize maximum productivity and cost-savings from their robotic arc welding work cell. The DualARM System combines two ARC Ma ... Continue reading
OESA Announces Business Opportunities in China Seminar During SAE
TROY, Mich., Feb. 25 -- The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) announces "Business Opportunities in China," a half-day seminar to examine business development opportunities for automotive suppliers interested in entering the Chinese marketplace, Monday, March 3, 2003 during the 2003 SAE World Congress at C ... Continue reading
Phoenix Gold Reorganizes Workforce
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 25 -- Phoenix Gold International, Inc. today announced a reorganization of its workforce. The reorganization resulted in a reassignment of certain production personnel and a reduction of approximately 22% in the Company's employee base. This action resulted from an increased level of outsourced man ... Continue reading
POSTPONEMENT CHALLENGES TRANSPORTER DRIVERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Steve Post Performance PR Plus (704) 333-2828 or pprplus38@aol.com POSTPONEMENT CHALLENGES TRANSPORTER DRIVERS MOORESVILLE, N.C. - The delay of Saturday's Rockingham 200 to Monday causes logistical nightmares for everyone involved in the NASCAR Busch Series. The group affected most b ... Continue reading
The following is information regarding Spartan Motors . Please contact Jeff Lambert or Ben Buursma at 616.233.0500 or mail@lambert-edwards.com if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest in Spartan. Webcast Alert: Spartan Motors Announces RedChip Conference Presentation Webcast CHARLOTTE, Michigan, February ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: Drew Industries Announces RedChip Conference Presentation Webcast
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 25 -- Drew Industries Incorporated (AMEX:DW) , a leading supplier of components to the RV and manufactured housing markets, announces the following Webcast: What: Boston RedChip Investor Conference Presentation When: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 @ 11 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.firstcalleven ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: Spartan Motors Announces RedChip Conference Presentation Webcast
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of custom RV and fire truck chassis and emergency-rescue vehicles, announces the following Webcast: What: Boston RedChip Investor Conference Presentation When: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 @ 11:30 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.firstcallevents.c ... Continue reading
What to Do When Your Teenager Asks: "Can I Borrow the Car?"
GEICO Hosts Lakeland Video Premiere March 4 to Provide Parents With Lesson Plan for Safe Driving Media is Invited to Attend this Premiere What is one of the scariest questions your young teen driver can ask? At the top of the list is, "Can I borrow the car?" GEICO has invited Lakeland area high school parent groups, PT ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Earnings
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Feb. 25, 2003--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002, representing 10 consecutive years of record revenues and earnings for O'Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Net ... Continue reading
GenCorp Announces Sale of German Mixing Facility
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 25 -- GenCorp Inc. today reported that its GDX Automotive segment completed an agreement to sell the assets and operations of its Viersen, Germany mixing facility to its supplier, Vigar Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of Vigar S.A., Spain. The mixing facility in Viersen employs approximately 35 ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Reports Las Vegas Sell-out; 10,000 New Seats Planned for 2004 Event
CONCORD, N.C., Feb 25, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Speedway Motorsports officials announced today all reserved seats for the March 2 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 NASCAR Winston Cup Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway have been sold. This marks the second consecutive year all reserved seats for this event have been sold pri ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Feb. 25, 2003--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that it has received two federal grants to further develop its ProPulse(R) hybrid electric drive technology for heavy trucks. The Department of Energy, acting through its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has granted Oshkosh $4.5 million ... Continue reading
What If War Survey - 65% Americans SAY they plan to change driving behavior
Auto Channel Editors, Please refer below for the results of the latest Yahoo! Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com) survey conducted by Harris Interactive. The study reveals almost two-thirds (65%) of adult American consumers plan to change their driving habits as a result of rising gas prices and a possible war with Iraq. Al ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services Makes Online Bidding for Off-lease Vehicles A Virtual Reality
* Online Auction Saves Dealers Time * Broader Dealer Base Gains Access * Virtual Inventories Created FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 25 -- The remarketing division of DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC introduces new Web based technological standards to facilitate the remarketing of both Chrysler Group and Merced ... Continue reading
BMW Donates Motorcycles for Pentagon's First Police Motorcycle Unit
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 25 -- BMW of North America, LLC has donated six R 1100 RT-P police motorcycles to the United States Department of Defense to assist the Pentagon Police in establishing its first motorcycle unit. The donation is part of the company's program to provide motorcycles to law enforcement agencies i ... Continue reading
Review: 2003 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer
2003 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer Base price: $42,780 Price as tested: $46,535 EPA mileage: Not rated By Des Toups The 19-foot-long, 7½-foot-wide, 7,100-pound Ford Excursion is a four-wheeled Flying Dutchman, doomed to circle the block endlessly but unable to park. The Excursion was too tall for the airport garage, too ... Continue reading
Mini One D - First Diesel Mini
The MINI One D will travel to Geneva to make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on 4 March 2003. It will be the fourth model to join the MINI range and is the first series production MINI ever to feature a diesel engine. Combining the fuel economy of a modern diesel engine, whilst maintaining the agile driving ... Continue reading
VW's Audi Aims To Lift A3 Sales To Around 120,000 In 2003
INGOLSTADT, Germany February 25, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Volkswagen AG unit Audi AG said Tuesday it aims to sell about 120,000 of its revamped A3 compact car this year, up from 115,051 in 2002. Audi is to launch a new version of the A3 this spring. ... Continue reading
Toyota Sees U.S. Minivan Market Growing in Next Few Years
DETROIT February 25, 2003; Dow Jones reported that even though the minivan market, overpowered by sport-utility vehicles, has been contracting in recent years, Toyota Motor Corp. predicts industry sales of family vans will grow as much as 18% over the next two years, The Wall Street Journal has learned. Don Esmond, a s ... Continue reading
Toyota Sues Small China Car Co In Trademark Spat
SHANGHAI February 25, 2003; Dow Jones reportes that Toyota Motors Corp. has sued a small private Chinese car company for alleged trademark infringement, a sign of how foreigners are taking actions by even the smallest rivals seriously in China's growing and competitive auto market. The Japanese auto giant asked Zhejian ... Continue reading
Ford settles suit in fatal E350 van crash. Carmaker was accused of hiding safety records
February 24, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. has settled a lawsuit in which it was accused of hiding evidence regarding the safety of its 15-passenger vans and in which a federal judge said the automaker's conduct "almost borders on criminal." The world's second-largest automaker was ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches Convertible Beetles Next Week
MEXICO CITY February 24, 2003; Dow Jones reported that German car maker Volkswagen AG said Thursday it will begin distributing its new Beetle Cabrio, which is manufactured in Mexico, next week. The convertible, an adaptation of the New Beetle that Volkswagen launched with much fanfare five years ago, went on sale in th ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TRANS-AM SEASON OPENER AT ST PETERSBURG GRAND PRIX St. Petersburg, FL (Feb 23) The inaugural 2003 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg today marked the return of rolling thunder to the streets of downtown St. Petersburg. It also marked the 56-lap season opener of the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich ... Continue reading
Swift Transportation Co., Inc. Announces Settlement of Litigation
PHOENIX--Feb. 24, 2003--Swift Transportation Co., Inc. announced today the settlement of a personal injury action arising out of a motor vehicle accident involving one of its trucks. The accident occurred during a brief period when Swift was in a dispute with its excess carrier and its policy limits were lower than his ... Continue reading
Transpro, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2002 Results
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Feb. 24, 2003--Transpro, Inc. - Reports Full Year Net Income of $0.28 per Diluted Share After All Charges, Consistent with Guidance - Reports Improved Q4 Results Over Prior Year Period - Net Sales Increase 14.1% for the Quarter and 13.4% for the Year - Named as Radiator Supplier to Kenworth for Class ... Continue reading
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