CARY, N.C.--Feb. 27, 2001--3TEX, Inc. ( www.3TEX.com ) a worldwide leader in developing next generation 3D preforms and composites, today announced it is introducing 3Carbonbillet(TM). The 3TEX, 3Carbonbillet(TM) product line includes preforms and composite billets and board stock 3D woven using the patented 3Weave(TM) ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Jaguar X-TYPE World Debut at Geneva Motor Show
-- The X-TYPE will take center stage in Geneva today as Jaguar enters into the highly competitive and fast growing compact saloon market. Jaguar believes the X-TYPE is the company's most significant product launch in its history. When the X-TYPE range is in full production, Jaguar expects to more than double it's total ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 27 Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com), the web's leading consumer resource for unbiased automotive information, has posted streaming video from the Geneva International Motor Show on its Web site, adding to existing footage from the Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles auto shows. "Using the latest in ... Continue reading
GKN Sinter Metals Establishes Powder Metals (P/M) University
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 27 While the Detroit Tigers are training in warmer climes, their home ball park will be transformed into a temporary information and technical center for automotive and industrial engineers. GKN Sinter Metals, a world leader in the powder metals (P/M) industry, will take over the Tigers' Den a ... Continue reading
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. and MIAMI--Feb. 27, 2001--HEICO CORPORATION , today reported first quarter fiscal 2001 net income of $3,908,000, or 20 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $39,650,000. The net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2001 represent a 12% increase over net sales of $35,505,000 in the first quarter of f ... Continue reading
ITW to Reiterate 2001 First Quarter and Full Year Earnings Per Share
Forecast Ranges as Part of Salomon Smith Barney's February 28 Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference GLENVIEW, Ill., Feb. 27 Illinois Tool Works Inc. will reiterate its first quarter and full year 2001 earnings per share forecasts as part of Salomon Smith Barney's February 28th Global Industrial Manufacturing Confe ... Continue reading
Jaguar Unveils the All-New X-TYPE at the Geneva Auto Show
MAHWAH, N.J., Feb. 27 Jaguar today unveils the all-new sport sedan, the X-TYPE, at the Geneva International Auto Show. The X-TYPE becomes a fourth model in the company's expanding product range and marks Jaguar's entry in the fast-growing compact sedan segment. X-TYPE is Jaguar's first all-wheel drive model, and will b ... Continue reading
mPower Adds 44,000 New Participants to Its Online Investment Advice Service
SAN FRANCISCO--Feb. 27, 2001-- National Auto Dealers Association Retirement Trust Makes Investment Advice A Core Component of its Defined Contribution Plan mPower, a leading provider of online investment advice, has announced the rollout of its service to the 45,500 participants in the National Automobile Dealers Assoc ... Continue reading
Virtual Exhibit Adds New Resource to the SAE 2001 World Congress
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 27 The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) has created a virtual exhibit for the SAE 2001 World Congress. The virtual exhibit is available on-line at http://www.sae.org/congress and will also be accessible via 8 computer stations on the show floor during the event, March 5 - 8, at ... Continue reading
Caliber Collision Centers Acquires Keystone Body Shops in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 27, 2001--Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas, has acquired Keystone Body Shops, with one location in Richland Hills and a second location in North Richland Hills. The addition of Keystone Body Shops positions Calib ... Continue reading
Noble International, Ltd. Engages Deloitte Touche, LLP As Its Independent Auditor
DETROIT, Feb. 27 Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") today reported that it has engaged Deloitte Touche LLP as its independent accountants and auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2001. The Company replaced Grant Thornton, LLP, its former accountant and auditors, with Deloitte Touche in ord ... Continue reading
MSX International Sales Increase 36% in 2000
MSX International's sales for the year ended December 31, 2000 increased 36% to $1.04 billion from $760 million in fiscal 1999. The increase included growth in all service lines. Internal growth was complemented by incremental sales of approximately $198 million from companies acquired in fiscal year 1999 and 2000. Sal ... Continue reading
Thor to Manufacture Buses for ABC Bus Companies, Inc.
Thor Industries, Inc. announced that it has agreed to manufacture buses that integrate European styling and high performance components for ABC Bus Companies, Inc., the nation's largest distributor of passenger coaches. Thor will manufacture under an exclusive long-term agreement, private label mid-size and small buses ... Continue reading
Timken Super Precision Introduces Improved Measurement Tool
What a difference a letter makes. Engineers at Timken Super Precision (MPB) have significantly improved their RT2C Running Torque Tester, a sophisticated diagnostic tool that measures bearing precision. The new torque tester, the RT2C-E now features an improved electronic interface, vastly simplifying the process of re ... Continue reading
Michelin and Econometrics to Conduct Market Research
Econometrics, Inc., a leading database marketing and advertising solutions company, today announced that it has recently completed a tire marketing analysis for the Michelin Group, to determine consumers' preferences and buying habits for the purchase of tires in the United States. Michelin is a worldwide leader in tir ... Continue reading
Hydrogenics Expands Customer Base and Product Offerings
Hydrogenics Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems for testing and power markets, today announced first time sales of its FCATS(TM) control and test systems to an Asia-Pacific automotive manufacturer. Hydrogenics also announced two additional orders for FCATS(TM) sy ... Continue reading
Transportacion Maritima Mexicana Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2000 Financial Results
- Pro Forma Consolidated Financials - Merger of Share Classes - Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Enhancements - $40 Million In Securitization Committed MEXICO CITY, Feb. 26 Transportacion Maritima Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. , the largest Latin American multi-modal transportation and logistics company, announced fourth quarter a ... Continue reading
ADESA Corporation Publishes Inaugural Edition of ``Global Vehicle Remarketing''
LAS VEGAS--Feb. 27, 2001--Used vehicle sales in the U.S., which have been consistently strong even during recessions and new vehicle sales slumps, are expected to rise from 41.6 million units in 2000 to 46.5 million units in 2005 according to "Global Vehicle Remarketing", a new study issued by ADESA Corporation. The fi ... Continue reading
--Feb. 27, 2001--FreeMarkets What's all the buzz about eMarketplaces? What's in these marketplaces for buyers and suppliers? How will eSourcing technologies affect the global automotive business? Find out at this year's SAE World Congress in Detroit. What: FreeMarkets(R) Media Event: "Test Drive the FreeMarkets B2B Glo ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/New Products Leading Ford of Europe Transformation
Business/Automotive Editors & Consumer Writers ADVISORY...for Tuesday (Feb. 27) NOTE TO EDITORS: Multimedia Assets Available With Story Include Photos, Corporate Logo, Text -- A proud new generation of products is leading the transformation of Ford of Europe and taking the stage at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show. Ford is s ... Continue reading
WESTBOROUGH, Mass.--Feb. 27, 2001--Akibia Inc., the leading provider of eCRM solutions and mission-critical IT support services, today announced the successful launch of a real-time e-customer service solution created specifically for the Publishing Services Division of Bell & Howell Company . With this newly automated ... Continue reading
Audi A2 - Too Costly to Make Commercial Sense? Asks just-auto.com Editor
LONDON, Feb. 27 http://www.just-auto.com -- Aluminium technology has come to a head in the form of the Audi A2. In his editorial at http://just-auto.com/editorial_detail.asp?id=47, David Leggett, managing editor for just-auto.com, says that with aluminium body panels and space frame design, the Audi A2 is an expensive ... Continue reading
China Tire e-commerce.com Limited Announces Dividend
HONG KONG, Feb. 27 The Board of China Tire e-commerce.com Limited ("China Tire" or the "Company") declared on February 22, 2001 a quarterly dividend of US$0.02 per share of Common Stock and Supervoting Common Stock will be paid on March 30, 2001. The Company has paid quarterly dividends on a regular basis since its IPO ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Feb. 27, 2001--Con-Way NOW, the air and ground expedited delivery unit of Con-Way Transportation Services (CON-WAY), has announced the addition of a new dedicated service featuring expedited service levels for truckload quantity shippers. "We've taken the Con-Way NOW business model of asset-light use ... Continue reading
Descartes Expands Senior Management Team With Automotive Expert
WATERLOO, Ontario--Feb. 27, 2001-- Fred Thomas Joins Descartes as Senior Vice President, Automotive The Descartes Systems Group Inc. , a leading provider of global Internet logistics solutions, announced today the appointment of Fred Thomas to Senior Vice President, Automotive, reporting to Descartes' Group President A ... Continue reading
Elite Logistics Announces Private Placement Offering
FREEPORT, Texas--Feb. 27, 2001--Elite Logistics Inc. (OTCBB:ELOG), a leader in the burgeoning Telematics Industry, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Placement Agent Agreement with Schneider Securities Inc. of Denver, Colo., ("Schneider") under which Schneider will raise up to $6 million for Elite by way ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--Feb. 27, 2001-- Management of the 200 Market Building has presented its 2,000 tenants with an environmentally-friendly electric car for use in running errands or traveling to meetings during the day, free of charge. This "Tenant Convenience Car" program is one of the first of i ... Continue reading
SILVERADO RACING NEWS Contact: Judy Stropus jstropus@earthlink.net GM Racing Communications (203) 438-0501 Answering Questions on the SB2 Engine (Feb. 27, 2001) -- This weekend's Florida Dodge Dealers 400K event, round 2 of 24 races of the 2001 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, will see the series' debut of GM's SB2 V8 en ... Continue reading
Moldflow Plastics Insight is the Simulation Program of Choice for Teuco Guzzini
WAYLAND, Mass.--Feb. 27, 2001--Moldflow Corporation , the world leader in process-wide solutions for optimizing the design and manufacture of plastic products, today announced that Teuco Guzzini, an Italian manufacturer of specialty whirlpool bathtubs and multi-function showers, has chosen Moldflow Plastics Insight(TM) ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Feb. 27, 2001--The Group's performance in the fourth quarter of 2000 was positive in terms of sales turnover, profits and cash flow. -- Sales turnover in 2000 amounted to SEK 256.3 million (238.8 m). -- The profit after financial items was SEK 6.0 million (-8.0 m), including funds returned from SPP t ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Calif.--Feb. 27, 2001--WESTWAYS magazine's March/April issue features three luxury trains: South Africa's Blue Train, the American Orient Express, and the infamous Orient-Express, along with "Eight Great" railroad museums to visit. The magazine also features a primer about how transportation projects in Ca ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 27, 2001--Rubber Technology International Inc. (OTCBB:RTEK), announced that on Feb. 20 Trevor Webb, President and CEO of the Company, appeared before the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) in Sacramento, Calif., to finalize approval of the Major Waste Tire Permit that RTI applied for ... Continue reading
Snap-on Incorporated to Present at Salomon Smith Barney Conference
Business Editors KENOSHA, Wis.--Feb. 27, 2001--Snap-on Incorporated chairman, president and chief executive officer, Robert A. Cornog, and Donald S. Huml, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Snap-on Incorporated will participate in Salomon Smith Barney's Fourteenth Annual Global Industrial Manufacturin ... Continue reading
Vector SCM Appoints Greg Humes Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
DETROIT--Feb. 27, 2001--Vector SCM, General Motors' global lead logistics service provider, has announced the appointment of Gregory A. Humes to the position of vice president and chief operating officer. The announcement was made by Gary Kowalski, president and chief executive officer of the company. In his new positi ... Continue reading
Axis to Provide Vehicle Tracking Service for Toyota Motor Sales Vehicles
Axis Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allied Holdings, Inc. , announced today it will provide vehicle tracking service for more than 1.5 million Toyota vehicles annually. The Axis Group will provide an Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) on all Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) vehicles in the United States based on real time da ... Continue reading
Donnelly Acquires Full Ownership of South American Joint Venture
Donnelly Corporation , one of the world's largest suppliers of exterior systems and electronic systems for the automotive and information display industries, has announced that it has acquired full ownership of Brazilian-based Donnelly/Arteb, Ltda. from Arteb Industrias S.A. Donnelly's acquisition strengthens its posit ... Continue reading
Delphi Selects Espial Software for Vehicle Mobile Multimedia Systems
Espial(TM), creators of software that powers the world of smart Internet devices, announced today that Delphi Automotive Systems has selected its DeviceTop software suite for use in some of its mobile multimedia computing platforms. The Espial products chosen by Delphi include: Espial Escape(TM), a fast, feature-rich b ... Continue reading
Consumers' Choice Award Presented to ABRA Auto Body & Glass
ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced today that their repair centers in the Atlanta market have been chosen for the second consecutive year as the recipient of the Consumers' Choice Award in the Auto Body Repair category. Award recipients were chosen through a comprehensive and objective survey conducted by Market Facts, a ... Continue reading
eCommerce Initiatives Can Save Truck Industry $1.5B Within Five Years
As the softening of the U.S. economy continues to strongly reduce the demand for medium and heavy duty trucks, leaders of the North American medium/heavy duty truck industry could be up and running in five years with an innovative initiative to counteract this shrinking effect: eCommerce. Roland Berger Strategy Consult ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi to Enter Canadian Market With Full Range of Vehicles in 2003
Building on its extraordinary momentum and record US sales, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA), today announced its plans to enter the Canadian market through Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada. Through this subsidiary, Mitsubishi will now be able to offer Canadians a full line of stylish passenger cars and s ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Reports Results for 2000
Accuride Corporation announced sales of $91.1 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2000. This compares to sales of $128.8 million for the fourth quarter of 1999, representing a decrease of 29.3%. This decline was primarily driven by a continued industry downturn in commercial vehicle builds, with class 8 b ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Receives Favorable Intellectual Property Ruling
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. , announced today that a Special Master appointed by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has recommended entry of an order granting Hayes Lemmerz a victory in its defense of an intellectual property lawsuit brought by Lacks Industries, Inc. (Lacks). In March 19 ... Continue reading
Dana Off-Highway Systems Launches New Axle Assembly Operation in India
Dana Corporation's Off- Highway Systems Group has launched a new off-highway axle assembly operation here to better serve and support its global and regional customers. Located near Pune, India, the new off-highway operation in Chakan is wholly-owned by Dana. "Dana Off-Highway is developing a significant customer base ... Continue reading
Concept Car Brings the Automotive and Telecommunications Industries Together
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HELSINKI, Finland--Feb. 27, 2001--Nokia today unveiled a future in-car wireless communication scenario at the 71st Geneva Motor Show. The aim of Nokia's contribution to the Bertone-SKF "Filo" concept car is to evoke ideas about how future telematics may link the car with the outside w ... Continue reading
Delphi to Present Key Research Findings at SAE 2001 World Congress
DETROIT, Feb. 27 The analysis of rollover data as it relates to driver injuries in two different countries ... future electrical architecture of vehicles, worldwide ... maximizing fuel economy and driving comfort ... these are just a few of the topics to be covered by more than 100 Delphi Automotive Systems engineers, ... Continue reading
ASM International Spins off Heat Treating Progress
MATERIALS PARK, Ohio--Feb. 27, 2001--Heat Treating Progress (HTP) debuts as a trade publication dedicated to covering heat treating -- a critical, yet frequently misunderstood, link in the manufacturing process that improves the properties, performance and durability of metals. Published by ASM International, the 40,00 ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Selects Chase Auto Finance To Act As Its Captive Auto Finance Company
NEW YORK--Feb. 27, 2001--Subaru of America, Inc. and Chase Auto Finance, a division of J.P. Morgan Chase, today announced the selection of Chase Auto Finance to act as the captive auto finance provider for Subaru effective April 1, 2001. "Chase Auto Finance has committed to providing a customized program which will be ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 27, 2001--Following on from the record-breaking sales at its January Scottsdale collector car auction, Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. Tuesday announced that it will now be conducting a collector car auction at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on June 15 and 16. Barrett-Jackson Auction ... Continue reading
International Parts Acquires iSalvage.com
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Feb. 27, 2001--International Parts, the nation's leading auto parts locator, today announced it has acquired the assets of iSalvage.com, the leading online business-to-business marketplace for recycled auto parts. International Parts completed the transaction through the transfer of International Pa ... Continue reading
Polk Releases 2000 U.S. Motorcycle Census Database
Product to Help OEMs, Dealers and Suppliers Assess Market Potential SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 27 Polk, the longest standing curator of automobile records in the United States, announced that its 2000 Motorcycle National Vehicle Population Profile (Motorcycle NVPP(R)) will be available beginning March 2001. (Photo: http:/ ... Continue reading
Highlights from Ford at Geneva
New Products Leading Ford of Europe Transformation February 2001 (Newstream) -- A proud new generation of products is leading the transformation of Ford of Europe and taking the stage at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show. Ford is showcasing an advanced common-rail diesel engine for the Ford Focus, two new sport utility vehicl ... Continue reading
Jaguar X-TYPE World Debut at Geneva Motor Show
Jaguar X-TYPE World Debut at Geneva Motor Show February 2001 (Newstream) -- The X-TYPE is Jaguar's entry into the highly competitive and fast growing compact saloon market. It will go head to head with the Mercedes Benz C class, Audi A4 and BMW 3 series. The X-TYPE goes on sale from the summer of 2001. Jaguar believe t ... Continue reading
DRI Acquisition Completes Tender Offer for Delco Remy Class A Stock
DRI Acquisition LLC, a subsidiary of Court Square Capital Limited, and Delco Remy International, Inc., announced that DRI Acquisition has accepted for purchase and payment all shares of Delco Remy Class A common stock not currently owned by Court Square at $9.50 per share, net to the seller in cash, which were validly ... Continue reading
Thor Reports Net Income, Sales in Quarter, Half
Thor Industries, Inc. announced today results for the second quarter and six months ended January 31, 2001. Net income for the quarter was $3,164,000 compared to $6,710,000 last year. E.P.S. for the quarter were $0.27 versus $0.55 last year. Sales for the quarter were $169,214,000 compared to $193,709,000 last year. ... Continue reading
KTI and Rolls-Royce to SPEDE up Knowledge Adoption
Knowledge Technologies International and Rolls-Royce partner to make knowledge methodologies available to industry --`daratechSUMMIT 2001--Boston Park Plaza Hotel-- Knowledge Technologies International (KTI) and Rolls-Royce plc today announced a joint alliance to deliver SPEDE to industry. SPEDE is a powerful combinati ... Continue reading
TTTech and Audi Form Technical Partnership
TTTech Computertechnik AG announced a technical partnership with Audi AG, the German premium automaker in the introduction of safety-critical Time-Triggered electronic architecture for the automotive mass market. The Time-Triggered electronic architecture will be the basic platform for a number of key automotive innova ... Continue reading
Countrywide Survey Discovers How Americans Shop for Auto Insurance
Results of an extensive countrywide survey by Progressive Insurance show that while people ages 18 to 34 were more likely to use the Internet to purchase auto insurance than people ages 35 to 64, an overwhelming majority of consumers (67.6 percent) bought their current auto insurance policy with a local insurance agent ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Announces 2000 Net Income Increases 66%
Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced net income of $12.3 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2000. Net income before goodwill amortization expense for the quarter was $0.39 per diluted share. For the year ended December 31, 2000, net income increased 66% to $74.1 million, or $1.69 ... Continue reading
Copart Achieves Record Second Quarter Profitability
Copart, Inc. reported results for the second fiscal quarter and first six months that ended January 31, 2001. Copart earned net income of $9,349,200 in the second quarter of fiscal 2001, generating a 42% increase in earnings per share to $.17 per diluted share on revenues of $56,638,200. The Company had net income of $ ... Continue reading
PHOENIX & PITTSBURGH--Feb. 26, 2001--Alcoa Inc. and Honeywell jointly announce a 10-year, $300 million agreement to implement the Honeywell Industrial Control ManageAbility(TM) program that extends the long-standing alliance between the two companies. The global program applies to seven Alcoa alumina-refining facilitie ... Continue reading
Budco Introduces BudcoLink(TM) Solution
Streamlined Version of Product Enables Auto Dealerships To Become More Customer Focused DETROIT, Feb. 26 Budco, a marketing services firm based in Highland Park, MI, today launched BudcoLink(TM), an enhanced version of its customer relationship building solution to help automotive dealerships better understand their cu ... Continue reading
Frisco, TX-Based Land Rover Frisco Opens for Business
Dallas-Area Land Rover 'Centre' Will Sell Land Rover Vehicles Exclusively FRISCO, Texas, Feb. 26 Purchasing the world's most prestigious sport-utility vehicle just became easier in the Dallas area with the opening of Land Rover Frisco, one of the newest Land Rover retail outlets in the U.S. Land Rover Frisco officially ... Continue reading
LTV Appoints Chief Operating Officer; New Leadership for Integrated Steel Unit
CLEVELAND, Feb. 26 The LTV Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: LTVCQ) today announced senior management appointments in preparation for a successful restructuring and turnaround of its integrated steel business. The Board of Directors has appointed John D. Turner, (55), executive vice president of The LTV Corporation and ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 26, 2001--The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is about to undertake a Southern California Regional Household Travel Survey beginning in February. This unique, comprehensive survey is designed to collect a wide array of regional travel data that will assist in regional transportat ... Continue reading
Volvo to Sponsor International Wine Festival
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 Volvo's Mid-Atlantic Market Area, Southern Region and Capital Area Retailers will be the presenting sponsors of next month's Washington, DC International Wine Festival at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, it was announced here today. The wine festival, scheduled for March 3-4, ... Continue reading
ACUNIA Wins Investment From Infineon Ventures
Telematics provider ACUNIA and chip-maker Infineon Technologies to investigate options for strategic cooperation BRUSSELS, Belgium and DETROIT, Feb. 26 Next-generation telematics technology pioneer ACUNIA, NV (formerly known as SmartMove) today announced that it has accepted an offer for an equity stake in the company ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Toyota and EMC Unite to Place Information at the Center of Formula 1 Racing
--(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toyota Motorsport GmbH's (TMG) vision of building an entire Formula 1 organization around the most progressive information infrastructure in Formula 1 history came to fruition as the company made public its strategic relationship with EMC, the world leader in information storage. You can reach the ... Continue reading
Automobile Industry Loses a Leader
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 Frank E. McCarthy, president of the National Automobile Dealers Association, passed away yesterday at the Washington Hospital Center from complications in his battle with kidney cancer. He was 66. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010226/DCM043 ) "The automobile industry has lost a true ... Continue reading
Automotive Engineering International Presents Fuel Cell Transportation Technology Summit
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 26 Automotive Engineering International (AEI) is sponsoring the Fuel Cell Transportation Technology Summit, June 11, 2001 at the Hyatt Hotel in San Jose, California. As fuel cells continue to gain more attention as viable alternatives to traditional power sources, AEI brings you the opportunity to ... Continue reading
Autoweb introduces "virtual showroom"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Jenny Connorton Dori Pasternak MWW Group MWW Group 212-827-3762 212-704-9727 jconnorton@mww.com dpasternak@mww.com AUTOWEB'S AUTOMOTIVE INFORMATION CENTER (AIC) ENHANCES AUTOSUITE WITH AUTOGALLERY Virtual showroom compares library of automotive photographs for online shoppers SANTA CLARA ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Feb 26, 2001--Automax USA, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AMXX) announced today that Big Apple Consulting USA Inc. will begin a nationwide public relations campaign on behalf of the company. Big Apple Consulting USA specializes in representing quality emerging growth companies to the financial community inclu ... Continue reading
Eaton Announces Live Webcast of Analyst Conference
Business & Automotive Editors CLEVELAND--Feb. 26, 2001--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today said it will be hosting an analyst conference on Friday, March 2, 2001 beginning at 8:30 a.m. EST and concluding by 1:30 p.m. EST. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the company’s business prospec ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Adjusts Salaried Workforce Levels to Reflect Business Conditions
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 26 Federal-Mogul Corporation announced today it is reducing its global salaried workforce by approximately 1,100 people reflective of market and business conditions. In addition, approximately 200 open positions have been eliminated and will not be filled. The company will be offering severance ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 26, 2001--Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, JPS Automotive Inc. and JPS Automotive Products Corp. (collectively, "JPS Automotive") are redeeming all of JPS Automotive's outstanding 11-1/8% Senior Notes due June 15, 2001 (the "Notes"). The Notes will be re ... Continue reading
Liquitek Enterprises, Inc. Announces Weld to Publicize Use of VitriSeal Coating
DRAPER, Utah--Feb. 26, 2001--Liquitek Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB:LQTK) is pleased to announce that Weld Racing, Inc., a major regional after-market automotive wheel supplier, has initiated a marketing campaign to launch its commercial offering of aluminum wheels using VitriSeal(TM), a clear, hard, bright, corrosion-protec ... Continue reading
Liquitek Enterprises, Inc. Announces Weld to Publicize Use of VitriSeal Coating
DRAPER, Utah--Feb. 26, 2001--Liquitek Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB:LQTK) is pleased to announce that Weld Racing, Inc., a major regional after-market automotive wheel supplier, has initiated a marketing campaign to launch its commercial offering of aluminum wheels using VitriSeal(TM), a clear, hard, bright, corrosion-protec ... Continue reading
Liquitek Enterprises, Inc. Announces Weld to Publicize Use of VitriSeal Coating
DRAPER, Utah--Feb. 26, 2001--Liquitek Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB:LQTK) is pleased to announce that Weld Racing, Inc., a major regional after-market automotive wheel supplier, has initiated a marketing campaign to launch its commercial offering of aluminum wheels using VitriSeal(TM), a clear, hard, bright, corrosion-protec ... Continue reading
Mark C. McNabb Appointed New U.S. Head of Infiniti Division
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 26 Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced today the appointment of Mark C. McNabb to vice president and general manager, Infiniti Division, effective immediately. McNabb replaces Tom Orbe, who resigned from this position last week. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010226/LAM116 ) ... Continue reading
Media Advisory From Torvec -- Automotive Editors
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 26 Torvec, Inc. today issued the following media advisory to automotive editors: What: Presentation by Torvec, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TOVC) at Dartmouth College, hosted by the Army Research Office and US Army Corps of Engineers. Why: To discuss technology to give cars and trucks as much tractio ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Feb. 26, 2001-- -------------------------------------------------- Domain Proves That Home Furnishings Retailers Can Profit On the Web In an industry littered with dot.com wrecks, Domain Home Fashions has quickly turned a profit on its Internet venture. With a unique combination of brand recognition, customer ... Continue reading
Printronix Attends National Manufacturing Week '01, March 5-8
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 26, 2001--Printronix , the leader in supply chain printing solutions, announced that it will be an exhibitor at National Manufacturing Week in Chicago, March 5-8, 2001 at McCormick Place South, Level 3, Exhibit Hall A. Exhibiting in booth No. 6327, Printronix will demonstrate its three printer tech ... Continue reading
UPDATE: Automobile Industry Loses a Leader: Frank E. McCarthy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 Frank E. McCarthy, president of the National Automobile Dealers Association, passed away February 25 at the Washington Hospital Center from complications in his battle with kidney cancer. He was 66. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010226/DCM043 ) "The automobile industry has lost a tru ... Continue reading
Wix Filtration Products Wins 'Spirit of NAPA' Award
GASTONIA, N.C., Feb. 26 Wix Filtration Products, a part of Dana Corporation's Automotive Aftermarket Group and a leading manufacturer and distributor of filtration products, has received the 2000 Spirit of NAPA Award for its NAPA-branded filtration products. The Spirit of NAPA Award is the most prestigious supplier rec ... Continue reading
Future Carz Inc. Completes Acquisitions
The company is pleased to announce that is has completed the acquisition of all the assets of American Automotive Group Inc. of Phoenix and Auto Central Discount Inc. of San Diego. The final cost of these acquisitions is 5 million shares of Future Carz Inc. in common stock (3 million for American Automotive Group Inc. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Steve Park, Winner of Dura Lube 400, Interview
Steve Park, No. 1 PennzoilChevrolet Monte Carlo (winner): “I’m glad it’s over, actually. It’s justbeen an emotional roller coaster this past week. I just tried to do everything that Dale Earnhardt taught me todo. I didn’t want to run out of gas onthe last lap. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Chevy Driver Notes and Quotes, Post Race, Rockingham
Michael Waltrip, No. 15NAPA Chevrolet Monte Carlo (notes only, no quotes): A bad pit stop droppedWaltrip from 7th to 16th. He is going to Atlanta to test on Tuesday and plans to compete inthe Winston West race on Wednesday night at the Bullring at Las Vegas MotorSpeedway. Kevin Harvick, No. 29 GMGoodwrench Chevrolet Mo ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon runs to third place finish at Rockingham
Jeff Gordon, No. 24 DupontAutomotive Finishes Chevrolet Monte Carlo (finished 3rd): “All day long we were real strong on newtires and those guys seemed to be better than us in the long runs. I thought we had it figured out abouttwo-thirds of the way through the race. We were out front, the car felt great. Steve P ... Continue reading
ASA Readies For First Trip to California
PEDNLETON, Ind. --The American Speed Association heads into its second event of the 2001 season, the first trip for the series to the nation’s West Coast, when the state-of-the-art Irwindale Speedway hosts ASA for the first time on Marc h 9-10 for the tires.com 300 Presented by BFGoodrich Tires. Over 40 cars are ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Labonte has 'great race' at Rockingham
BOBBY LABONTE, NO. 18 INTERSTATE BATTERIES PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON THE RACE) "It was a great race for us. There at the end we just got a good run on him and got the momentum going and everything. I got up on the outside of him a little bit. Both of us were slipping and sliding with that many laps on our tires, and I go ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Johnny Besnon gets top ten finish at Rockingham
* Johnny Benson's sixth place finish is his best ever at North Carolina Speedway. Benson has improved that mark in three straight races here, posting a career best 14th in February 2000, an 11th in October 2000 and now a sixth. The Valvoline Grand Prix driver clinched his Busch Series championship here in October 1995, ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Tony Stewart 'sore' afte running of Dura Lube 400
TONY STEWART, NO. 20 HOME DEPOT PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON THE RACE) "I'm glad we didn't have any more cautions than we had. I'm sore right now. "It was a good day. The guys on the pit crew did a great job all day and kept us up front. ... Continue reading
USAR: Results USAR Hooters Pro Cup Naturally Fresh Foods 200
1 24 5 Bobby Gill Dalton Ga Gill Racing Ford 202 $10,000 Running 2 6 73A Jeff Agnew Floyd Va Twin City Motor Exchange Chev 202 $5,000 Running 3 5 16 Steve Christian Buford Ga Lucas Oil Products/Irmo Grading Chev 202 $5,000 Running 4 8 84 Shane Huffman Hickory NC Johnsonville Bratwurst Ford 202 $3,200 Running 5 27 21 De ... Continue reading
ALMS: Michelin Quick Facts - Leather Center Grand Prix of Texas
* Top Teams Ride On Michelin Tires In Texas - The top prototype teams will be riding on Michelin tires at the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) 2000 season opener, the Leather Center Grand Prix of Texas at the Texas Motor Speedway on March 4. They include: the factory-supported efforts from Audi and Panoz as well as the C ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Ruttman looking for two in a row at Homestead
Looking for two in a row: Joe Ruttman and the No. 18 Bobby Hamilton Racing Team will be looking for two wins in a row when they take to the track on Sunday March, 4. Not only will they be looking for two wins in a row, but two poles in a row for both the 2001 season and at the Homestead Miami Speedway. Last year, Ruttm ... Continue reading
USAC: Thunder in the Dome XVII Field Taking Shape, Race is March 10
USAC's 2001 racing season gets under way on Saturday night, March 10, as Indy Racing and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway present "Thunder in the Dome XVII" at the RCA Dome in downtown Indianapolis, IN. The invitation-only Midget car spectacular showcases 48 of the nation's top open-wheel drivers on the Dome's spacious ... Continue reading
US F2000: Dyer signs with AIM Autosport
FAIRFIELD, N.J. --The defending American Continental Championship Champion and Team USA participant, Tom Dyer, has announced he will contest the entire 2001 U.S. F2000 National Championship Presented by Speedvision with AIM Autosport. Dyer, of San Rafael, California, will drive a new 2001 Van Diemen with the Canadian-b ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Bloomington Speedway 2001 Racing Schedule
BLOOMINGTON, IN- Bloomington Speedway's 2001 schedule follows. The schedule features regular competition of non winged sprint cars, O'Neal Wood Products UMP open wheeled modifieds, and Tire & Wheel Center Indiana super stocks. In addition, NAMARS midgets, AMSA 1200 mini sprints, Northern All Star Late Models, bombers, ... Continue reading
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