Barnes & Noble.com brags that they cut their losses to 20 million - Huh??
NEW YORK Reuters reported that Barnes & Noble.com Inc. an online retailer of books, music, DVD/video and magazines, on Thursday reported a narrower-than-expected net loss of 13 cents a share in the first quarter. Analysts on average had expected the company to report a loss of 16 cents a share for the quarter, accordin ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises Announces Share Repurchase Program
MINNEAPOLIS--April 25, 2002--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program under which up to 1 million shares of the company's common stock may be repurchased. Apogee said that shares may be purchased from time to time through open market transactions, bl ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises Closes On $125 Million Revolving Credit Facility
MINNEAPOLIS--April 25, 2002--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced that today it closed on a new $125 million unsecured, revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the four-year, committed facility will be available for working capital requirements and general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and to rep ... Continue reading
Caliber Collision Centers Sponsors Busch Grand National NASCAR Team for the Second Year in a Row
IRVINE, Calif.--April 25, 2002--Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas, announced an agreement for the second year in a row to sponsor Jay Robinson Racing car #49 to be driven by Andy Kirby in the National Association for Stock Car Racing ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--April 25, 2002--International Rectifier Corporation today reported net income of $12.2 million (or $0.19 per share) on revenues of $178.6 million for the quarter ended March, compared to net income of $10.8 million (or $0.17 per share) on revenue of $172.1 million in the immediately-preceding quarte ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--April 25, 2002--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today declared a regular $.06 per share dividend. The dividend will be paid July 1, 2002, to shareholders of record as of June 14, 2002. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, ... Continue reading
Ramoil Transition Experiences Unwarranted Delays
LAS VEGAS--April 25, 2002--Ramoil Management Ltd. (OTC:RAMO, Pink Sheets) announced today, that there have been costly delays in the finalization of the transition of management and control of the company. Gary Walters has instigated an unwarranted fight through Ron Stauber, who purports to be Walters' attorney, refusi ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2002 Results and a Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK--April 25, 2002--Standard Motor Products, Inc. automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported net sales for the first quarter of 2002, the three months ended March 31, 2002, of $126.1 million, as compared to net sales of $154 million during the comparable quarter of a year ago. The net los ... Continue reading
April 27 Truck Race at HMS (I2)
Southern All Star Racing Series 1300 Meridian St Huntsville, AL 35801 (256)539-4484 FAX (256)539-9492 www.southern-allstars.com Southern All Star Supertruck Racing Series Fast Facts WHAT: Southern All Star Supertruck Racing Series 100. Race #4 of 12. WHERE: Hardeeville Motor SpeedwayHardeeville, SC 1/3 Mile High Banke ... Continue reading
U.S. Bank/Firstar Five Star Advantage Now Available Through Starcraft RV Dealers
ATLANTA & TOPEKA, Ind.--April 25, 2002--The Five Star Advantage, a special financing package that is available to recreation vehicle (RV) dealers through an agreement between U.S. Bank and Firstar and Jayco, Inc., is now available to Starcraft RV, Inc. dealers. Jayco extended the offer to its counterpart, Starcraft RV, ... Continue reading
Snap-on's Annual Meeting Highlights
KENOSHA, Wis.--April 25, 2002--At the Snap-on Incorporated Annual Meeting of Shareholders, president and chief executive officer, Dale F. Elliott outlined Snap-on's Driven to Deliver(TM) business process and updated progress on cost reduction initiatives, process improvements and growth opportunities. "Snap-on is makin ... Continue reading
WINSTON REUNION TWO AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY JULY 27
Second Annual West Coast Stock Car Reunion July 26 & 27 2002 Friday, July 26: West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame Banquet Sheraton Four Points 700 West Huntington Drive Monrovia, CA $50 per person, RSVP by July 15, 2002. Guest rooms are available at a special rate. You may make room reservations by calling (626) 357-5211 ... Continue reading
WOODS III TO "DOUBLE" HIS FUN THIS WEEKEND
Doug, FYI... TIM WOODS III DOING DOUBLE DUTY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2002...CALIFORNIA TO IRWINDALE Local NASCAR driver Tim Woods III is pulling double duty this weekend, Saturday, April 27, 2002. Woods will be competing at California Speedway in a Winston West race in the Pontiac Wide Track Grand Prix 200 at 9:30 am Up ... Continue reading
ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP REVEALS SCCA CONTINGENCY PROGRAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP REVEALS CLUB CONTINGENCY PROGRAM ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (April 25, 2002) – The Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship today announced that it will offer contingency awards at the SCCA’s premier races, the June Sprints and the Valvoline Runoffs. In association with Avon T ... Continue reading
Contact: John Cardinale Sears Point Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 Hayden Makes Championship Run at AMA Supercuts Superbike Challenge, May 3-5 SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Honda's Nicky Hayden fell one spot short of his goal at Sears Point Raceway last year when Yamaha's Anthony Gobert barely beat him to the check ... Continue reading
Yahoo! Redesigns Their Automotive Area "Oh How The Mighty Have Fallen"
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--April 25, 2002--Yahoo! Inc. today announced that it has redesigned key sections of Yahoo!(R) Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com), a popular online destination for buying and selling new and used vehicles. The redesign improves the experience for consumers by highlighting features critical to the online bu ... Continue reading
Fitch: Credit Challenges Remain For Auto Finance Companies
NEW YORK--April 25, 2002--Despite the efforts of auto finance companies to control credit quality, Fitch Ratings expects asset quality measures to remain pressured during 2002, according to a new report published today by Fitch Ratings. Nonetheless, should industry and economic conditions improve, Fitch sees a potentia ... Continue reading
AutoInfo Reports Quarterly Revenue Up
BOCA RATON, Fla.--April 25, 2002--AutoInfo, Inc. (OTCBB:AUTO) today announced results of its operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2002. The Company reported gross revenues of $3.6 million as compared with $1.5 million for the prior year period. Net revenues (gross revenues less the direct cost of transportation) ... Continue reading
Good news For Investors Of Autobytel
IRVINE, Calif.--April 25, 2002--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced first quarter 2002 financial results. Highlights include: -- Pro Forma EBITDA of $0.02 per Share -- Cash Balance of $27.3 Million -- Autobytel Europe Restructuring Completed -- Full Year 2002 EBITD ... Continue reading
California Fuel Cell Partnership Commissions Methanol Fuel Station
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.--April 25, 2002--The California Fuel Cell Partnership (www.cafcp.org) today celebrated the opening of its methanol fueling station, signaling arrival of the second of three planned fuels for fuel cell vehicle demonstrations to take place by 2003. The station is located at the CaFCP's West Sacram ... Continue reading
ACDelco offers tips for Spring car care
Grand Blanc, Mich. — April is Spring Car Care Month, and ACDelco wants drivers to prepare their vehicles for safe and efficient driving conditions during the upcoming Spring and Summer seasons. "Now is the time to make sure your vehicle is getting the parts and services it needs from a professionally trained tech ... Continue reading
Volkswagen enters U.S. luxury market with W8 Passat
April 25, 2002 BLOOMBERG NEWS reported that Volkswagen AG is using a $37,900 version of the Passat sedan to enter the U.S. luxury market at the same time it's adding less expensive models to keep younger buyers, the German automaker's top U.S. executive said. The W8 Passat, with Volkswagen's first 8-cylinder engine, wi ... Continue reading
SUVs, luxury cars lead U.S. consumer survey
April 25, 2002 BLOOMBERG NEWS reported that sport-utility vehicles and luxury cars are the most desirable models to U.S. consumers this year, as low gasoline prices blunt demand for more fuel-efficient autos, a study shows. About 43 percent of consumers looking for a new car would consider a sport-utility, up from 32 p ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Names Five Marketing Communications Alliances
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 24 Chrysler Group announced the names of five racially diverse marketing communications alliances competing for the company's multicultural account. The alliance groups and the ad agencies within each group are: Array (Footsteps, Admerasia, Hispan/America LLC) Cooperative (A Partnership, Inc. ... Continue reading
Bonhams and Museum of Transportation Join Forces for Inaugural Boston Motoring Auction
BROOKLINE, Mass., April 25 -- Bonhams, the world's third largest auction company, will host its first-ever New England auction at the Museum of Transportation in Brookline on Saturday, May 4 at 2 p.m. The inaugural event will include more than 50 rare and significant collector motor cars and motorcycles, as well as a s ... Continue reading
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--April 25, 2002--"Pull your vehicle over now!" EA plans to drive the highly anticipated Need For Speed(TM) Hot Pursuit 2 game for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system to PC, Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube(TM). All four titles will be published under th ... Continue reading
KleenAir Receives CARB Certification for NOx Reduction System
IRVINE, Calif.--April 25, 2002--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR), announced that it has received an Executive Order (EO) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its NOxMaster(R) NOx Reduction system for use at this time for off-road construction and agricultural equipment and standby and industrial generat ... Continue reading
ALSIP, Ill.--April 25, 2002--Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. , a manufacturer and distributor of brake rotors, drums, disc brake pads, relined brake shoes, wheel cylinders and brake hoses for the automotive aftermarket, will present at the RedChip Partners(TM) Investor Conference in Chicago on Monday, May 6, 2002 ... Continue reading
Online Auction To Benefit The Nancy Davis Center Without Walls
FOR RELEASE: April 24, 2002 Online Auction To Benefit The Nancy Davis Center Without Walls Los Angeles, CA- The 9th Annual Race to Erase MS, co-chaired by Nancy Davis and Tommy Hilfiger, will auction off a brand new 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT signed by celebrities from sports, film, television and music on www.hollywoo ... Continue reading
Supreme Industries Reports 2002 First-Quarter Earnings
GOSHEN, Ind.--April 25, 2002--Supreme Industries, Inc., (AMEX: STS) a leading manufacturer of specialized vehicles including truck bodies and shuttle buses, today announced earnings for its 2002 first quarter ending March 31, 2002. As discussed in the 2001 annual report, the Company was cautious for the short-term and ... Continue reading
Auto Dealer Group - Asbury Automotive Reports Record First-Quarter Financial Results
STAMFORD, Conn.--April 25, 2002--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , a specialty retailer and one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S., today reported record financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002. In Asbury's first reporting period since its initial public offering in mid-March, the compan ... Continue reading
Superior Industries International Awarded 2003 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Wheel Programs
VAN NUYS, Calif.--April 25, 2002--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has been named aluminum road wheel supplier for the 2003 model year Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. "This business consists of multiple wheel styles and represents both replacement and incremental new business for S ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--April 25, 2002--Kelley Blue Book has enhanced its popular suite of new car Decision Guides on its leading automotive Web site, www.kbb.com, by adding the General Motors powered Auto Choice Advisor, it was announced today. The GM designed and powered Auto Choice Advisor is an in-depth tool for new car sh ... Continue reading
GM Ships First Fuel Cell Vehicle For Demo In California
FOR RELEASE: April 25, 2002 SACRAMENTO, Calif. - General Motors Corp. has shipped its first fuel cell demonstration vehicle to a California government-industry partnership based here, the company announced today, the first of several advanced technology vehicles that GM will demonstrate in California this year. The rec ... Continue reading
Auto Dealer Services Company-Reynolds and Reynolds Second Quarter Results- Up 30%
Dayton, Ohio, April 24 The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today reported net income of $29 million or 39 cents per share for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2002. Earnings per share exceeded consensus analysts' estimates and were 30 percent ahead of last year's 30 cents per share from continuing operations. Re ... Continue reading
Auto Dealership Group cars4U Q2 pre-tax profit jumps $1.7 million over prior year
TORONTO, April 24 /CNW/ - cars4U.com Ltd.today announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2002. Earnings before income taxes were $600,000 in the second quarter of 2002, compared to a loss of $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2001. Part of the 2001 loss was due to the write-off of $900,000 in ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Exceeds Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter, 16% AFFO Per Share Growth
MCLEAN, Va., April 24 -- Capital Automotive REIT the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002.The Company reported record first quarter revenues, net income and adjusted funds from operations (funds from op ... Continue reading
Auto Dealership Group Lithia Motors Reports an 87% Increase in Net Income
MEDFORD, Ore., April 24 Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced net earnings of $6.4 million, or $0.42 per share on 15.4 million diluted shares outstanding for the first quarter 2002 as compared to $2.9 million or $0.21 per share on 13.8 million diluted shares earned in the first quarter of 2001. That represents a 124% inc ... Continue reading
GE Lighting's Lexington, Kentucky Plant Earns Prestigious `STAR' Status
LEXINGTON, Ky.--April 25, 2002--For exemplary safety and health programs and rates, GE Lighting's Lexington Lamp Plant will on April 25 officially celebrate the plant's recognition as a ``STAR'' under the Voluntary Protection Partnership (VPP). A program of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health ... Continue reading
Pioneer Names Tateki Ueda President of U.S. Manufacturing
LONG BEACH, Calif., April 25 -- Pioneer North America today named Tateki Ueda president of Pioneer Industrial Components, its U.S. manufacturing subsidiary for car audio products, based in Springboro, Ohio. Ueda will report to Kaz Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Pioneer North America. Ueda has more t ... Continue reading
Midas Reports First Quarter Earnings - Down 9 cents PS
ITASCA, Ill.--April 25, 2002--Midas, Inc.today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2002. Net income in the first quarter 2002 was $1.7 million, or $0.12 per share, compared with net income of $3.2 million, or $0.21 per share, in first quarter 2001. Overall sales and revenues for the first quarte ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Group Reports Improved Earnings in the First Quarter - Good
In the first quarter of 2002, DaimlerChrysler achieved an Operating Profit excluding one-time effects of$0.9 billion. This represents an improvement of $1.4 billion compared with theloss sustained in the first quarter of 2001. Operating Profit includingone-time effects reached $2.7billion. The sale of the Group's remai ... Continue reading
Daewoo's U.S. Staff Cut in Half
USA Today reported that Daewoo edged closer to disappearing from North America on Wednesday when the U.S. arm of the South Korean automaker laid off more than half its workforce. Daewoo Motor America officials said they had no choice but to let workers go because the unit hasn't gotten any money from its parent since S ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Posts Higher Sales, Record EPS in First Quarter
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 25 Boosted by strong growth in the motorhome sector and operational improvements at its manufacturing facilities, Spartan Motors, Inc.today posted its best quarter of per-share earnings in the Company's 27-year history.The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of motorhome chassis, fire truck chas ... Continue reading
Fitch Ratings Downgrades Spices Finance Limited Series 2 -- PEAS -- Notes
LONDON--April 24, 2002--Fitch Ratings has downgraded Spices Finance Limited Series 2 (PEAS) notes to 'CCC+' from 'BB-' and removed the notes from Rating Watch Negative. The issuer, Spices Finance Limited, a special purpose vehicle incorporated with limited liability in Jersey, currently provides protection to Morgan St ... Continue reading
21st Century Insurance Group Reports 2002 First Quarter Results
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--April 24, 2002--21st Century Insurance Group today reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2002, of $8.3 million, or $0.10 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $4.9 million, or $0.06 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. In the first quart ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
DOVER, Del., April 24 / Dover Motorsports, Inc. Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.02 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 10, 2002 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2002. This release contains or may contain fo ... Continue reading
Woodside Gathers Up The Reins For Stockton 99 Southwest Series Event
Contacts: Barbara Evans Evans MMPR 818/832-7649 704/662-9724 818/404-5770 (cell) evansmmpr@earthlink.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WOODSIDE GATHERS UP THE REINS FOR STOCKTON 99 SOUTHWEST SERIES EVENT Top Points Contender Intent on Chasing the Championship April 25, 2002 (Saugus, Calif.) - Top NASCAR Touring points contende ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--April 25, 2002--Quixote Corporation today reported results for its third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2002. Net sales for the third quarter were $21,507,000, compared with $22,688,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2001. The acquisition of Surface Systems, Inc. contributed sales of $1,955,000 for th ... Continue reading
CANTON, Mass.--April 25, 2002-- -- EPS of $0.11 on a diluted basis, in line with prior guidance -- Income from operations down 14.8% to $4.9 million from $5.7 million for the quarter -- Income from operations up 31.4% to $27.9 million from $21.2 million for the first six months -- Net Income up 18.5% to $16.1 million f ... Continue reading
NHRA Bristol pre-race: Hammonds hangs tough while covering new ground
(Note: The following is attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 HAMMONDS HANGS TOUGH WHILE COVERING NEW GROUND Winnebago Cavalier driver looking to keep pace with Pro Stock's best at the Mac Tools Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals Crestview, Fla., April ... Continue reading
Merritt Rally Challenge Update
Note: This is a update to the original email. I have sent this email to a larger group so it may be your first time receiving this notice. - Event Bulletin update- Merritt Rally Challenge Merritt, BC, Canada April 27, 2002 *********************************************************** **** -> Yokohama Tire (Canada) and th ... Continue reading
#21 Kanaan CART Motegi THURSDAY Practice
NOTE CORRECTED DAY IN SUBJECT LINE ABOVE Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #10 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Bridgestone Potenza 500 - Practice Notes/Quotes - Thursday, April 25, 2002 Twin Ring Motegi - Motegi-machi, Haga-gun, Japan - 1.5-Mile Oval ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports Net Income Up 7.8%-Good
OSHKOSH, Wis.--April 25, 2002--Oshkosh Truck Corporation today reported that second quarter net income increased 7.8 percent to $12.2 million, or $0.70 per share, on sales of $416 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2002. This compares with net income of $11.3 million, or $0.66 per share, on sales of $343 million f ... Continue reading
Requisite's eMerge Catalog Content Management Tools Adopted by Covisint
WESTMINSTER, Colo.--April 25, 2002-- Global Automotive Exchange to Achieve Significant Time and Cost Savings with Thousands of Suppliers Using eMerge(TM) Enterprise Solution Requisite Technology, Inc. today announced a strategic alliance with Covisint, the e-business exchange for the automotive industry, integrating Re ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Reports Earnings For The First Quarter 2002-Not Good
COLUMBUS, Ind.--April 25, 2002--Today Cummins Inc. reported a first quarter loss of $.75 per share, or $29 million loss after taxes, on sales of $1.33 billion. This compares to a loss of $.68 per share or $26 million in the first quarter of 2001 on sales of $1.35 billion. "As we forecasted in January, the majority of o ... Continue reading
ENRG Joins Research on the Potential of Hydrogen as an Alternative Vehicle Fuel
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--April 24, 2002--ENRG, North America's leader in clean transportation, has initiated a collaborative research program for the advancement of hydrogen as an alternative vehicle fuel. The company now supplies natural gas (CNG and LNG) as an alternative vehicle fuel in the United States and Canada and p ... Continue reading
Archer Daniels Midland Purchases I.D. Systems' Wireless Fleet Management System
HACKENSACK, N.J.--April 24, 2002--I.D. Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of end-to-end wireless asset management solutions, today announced that it has received an order for its Wireless Asset Net(TM)industrial fleet management system from Archer Daniels Midland Company . Headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, Archer Dan ... Continue reading
Dodge Motorsports Weekend Preview
<<...OLE_Obj...>> Weekend Preview Contact: Dave Elshoff, 248-512-2690 Ray Cooper, 803-466-9085 Jeremy Mayfield Itching for Another Opportunity To Park in Victory Lane at California Speedway ONTARIO, Calif. (April 24, 2002) - Jeremy Mayfield's record at California Speedway is certainly worth writing home about, and the ... Continue reading
BOSTON--April 24, 2002--Drivers with many accidents and violations are impatient, aggressive, distracted and oblivious, feel "entitled," and blame their problems on other drivers, a pioneering study of driver attitude reveals. The study was commissioned by RightFind Technology, a company developing new products that he ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--April 24, 2002--Shareholders of diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today re-elected four directors to new three-year terms, and approved an employee stock plan. Separately, A. William Reynolds, who had reached normal retirement age, resigned following today's meeting. Re-elected as directo ... Continue reading
Harman International Reports Third Quarter Earnings
WASHINGTON--April 24, 2002--Harman International Industries, Incorporated today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2002. Net sales for the quarter were $458.3 million, a 5 percent increase over net sales of $435.7 million in the same period last year. Exclusive of currency effects, ... Continue reading
Textron Declares Quarterly Dividend
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--April 24, 2002--The Board of Directors of Textron Inc. today declared a quarterly dividend of thirty-two and a half cents ($0.325) per share on the company's Common Stock. The Board of Directors also declared a quarterly dividend of fifty-two cents ($0.52) per share on Textron's $2.08 Cumulative Conve ... Continue reading
New Channeling Grease for High-speed Bearings Highlighted At ASTM Meeting
FAIRHAVEN, Mass.--April 24, 2002-- Technical paper suggests new synthetic grease is superior alternative to ExxonMobil's discontinued Andok(R) grease. Copy of paper available on request. For manufacturers searching for a replacement for ExxonMobil's recently discontinued Andok(R) C grease, Rheolube 374C by Nye Lubrican ... Continue reading
Emission Controls Corp. Signs Shetley to Complete Research and Development Program
BLAINE, Wash.--April 24, 2002--Emission Controls Corp. (ECC), a publicly held Delaware Corporation today announced that it has engaged the services of Michael C. Shetley to complete the research and development program for its new Natural Resources Fuel Reformer (NRFR) prototype. Shetley brings to ECC extraordinary exp ... Continue reading
Team Monte Carlo - California Connection
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications 727-784-8465 727-787-8990 fax 757-415-3109 cell TEAM MONTE CARLO MAKES CALIFORNIA CONNECTION DETROIT, Mich. (April 24, 2002) - Riding high on its one-two sweep of the Talladega 500 last Sunday, Team Monte Carlo heads west to California Speedway in Fontana for the upcoming N ... Continue reading
SEMA Spring Expo Was Successful
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 SEMA SPRING EXPO WAS SUCCESSFUL DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (April 23, 2002) -- The inaugural SEMA Spring Expo was highly successful in its efforts to introduce SEMA members' products to buyers new to the specialty equipmen ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2002-A 'F1+/AAA'
NEW YORK--April 24, 2002--Fitch Ratings has assigned the following ratings to DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust's (DCAT) 2002-A asset-backed notes: -- $506,000,000 1.95% class A-1 notes 'F1+'; -- $777,000,000 2.90% class A-2 notes 'AAA'; -- $599,000,000 3.85% class A-3 notes 'AAA'; -- $424,000,000 4.49% class A-4 notes 'AAA'; ... Continue reading
NETWORKCAR WINS TELEMATICS CONTRACT WITH TOYOTA MOTOR SALES
April 24, 2002 (SAN DIEGO, CA) – Networkcar, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a contract with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. to deploy its CAReadersTM on electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles participating in an innovative car sharing program in Irvine, California. Networkcar will equip RAV4 EVs an ... Continue reading
Nissan to boost workforce by 4,000 in 02/03-Asahi
TOKYO, April 25 Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co , Japan's third-largest automaker, will boost its group workforce by 4,000 in the year from April 1, the first increase since the 1999 launch of its revival plan, the Asahi Shimbun said on Thursday. The newspaper said Nissan -- which has seen a dramatic turnaround s ... Continue reading
AutoPacific: 2002 Vehicle Satisfaction Scores
TUSTIN, Calif., April 24 -- Results of a study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. reveal owner satisfaction with new 2002 model year cars and light trucks. AutoPacific's VSS (Vehicle Satisfaction Score) study is an industry benchmark for objective new vehicle buyer and lessee satisfact ... Continue reading
P.J. O'Rourke Talks About Gas Prices, Islamic Fundamentalism, And Britney Spears
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 24 -- Forget everything you ever heard about gasoline prices-PRIMEDIA's Automobile Magazine's correspondent, humorist P.J. O'Rourke, will explain to you why they are so ... low. In the June issue of Automobile, O'Rourke, known for his bombastic opinions, let's fly with some unregulated informati ... Continue reading
Methanol Fueling Station Opened in the USA by CaFCP
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 24 The very first methanol fueling station for fuel cell vehicles was put into operation today by the California Fuel Cell Partnership. It will supply the test vehicles operating on methanol in the area with liquid fuel. This marks the beginning of the second stage of the California Fuel Cell ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Will Exceed First Quarter Consensus Estimates - Store Sales Up 7.8%
ROANOKE, Va., April 24 /Advance Auto Parts, Inc. today announced that its comparable store sales increased 7.8% for the first quarter ended April 20, 2002, on top of 5.7% for the same quarter last year. The Discount Auto Parts stores, which were acquired on November 29, 2001, are not yet in the comparable store base. T ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
DOVER, Del., April 24 / Dover Motorsports, Inc. Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.02 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 10, 2002 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2002. This release contains or may contain fo ... Continue reading
Volkswagen to use GM's OnStar telematics service
DETROIT, April 24 Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG said on Wednesday that it will offer General Motors Corp.'s OnStar in-car communications service in its vehicles sold in the United States beginning next year. The service, to be called ``Volkswagen Telematics by OnStar'', will debut next year as standard equipment ... Continue reading
ADM others may have rigged ethanol bids=Shame If Its True!
WASHINGTON, April 24 Julie Vorman reporting for Reuters said that internal ocuments indicate possible industry collusion by Archer Daniels Midland and other ethanol producers to set prices for the gasoline additive, a California Republican said on Wednesday. The documents were made public by Rep. Doug Ose, who is among ... Continue reading
Warren Report: Bristol/Atlanta Edition
For Release: April 24, 2002 Contact: Rick Voegelin TMG Sports Marketing rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE WARREN REPORT: Warren Johnson GM Performance Parts News & Notes for the Mac Tools Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals (Bristol, Tenn., April 26-28) and the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals prese ... Continue reading
Kurt Chronicles: Bristol/Atlanta Edition
For Release: April 24, 2002 Contact: Rick Voegelin TMG Sports Marketing rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE KURT CHRONICLES: Kurt Johnson ACDelco News & Notes for the Mac Tools Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals (Bristol, Tenn., April 26-28) and the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals presented by Ponti ... Continue reading
SEAMO Announces 2002 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Winners
ATLANTA, April 24 -- The South East Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO) today announced the winners of its 2002 Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards during a ceremony held at the Atlanta International Auto Show. A jury of 12 automotive journalists selected the winners from 33 concept vehicles that made a world debut at ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
