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Team Chicago Challenge (TV Show)
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eGM is producing for the company, says Mark Hogan. GM is focusing on e-commerce results,he emphasized that results rather than new initiatives are now the sign of success for automakers,now that the "gold rush" for position is over. Results -- you don’t often hear about that at e-commerce or Internet conferences, ... Continue reading
eGM is producing for the company, says Mark Hogan. GM is focusing on e-commerce results,he emphasized that results rather than new initiatives are now the sign of success for automakers,now that the "gold rush" for position is over. Results -- you don’t often hear about that at e-commerce or Internet conferences, ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuel in The Home Of The Car
The Sacramento Bee reported that The California Fuel Cell Partnership hosted a one-day "Technology Forum" at its fueling facility at 3300 Industrial Blvd. -- an event designed to reach out to suppliers and promote exchanges of technical data. It also gave a pretty fair glimpse of the possibilities for hybrid-fuel vehic ... Continue reading
BMW Fashion Show in Barcelona On Thursday evening BMW presented a 40-minute multivision show by way of introducing three new merchandising collections in the run-up to the Spanish Grand Prix. Formula 1 and fashion took centre stage in downtown Barcelona. Following the official 2001 season's collection of the BMW Willia ... Continue reading
AMN REPORTS GM SETS UP TEAM TO TAP ACCESSORIES MARKET
AMN reported that GM is not alone in recognizing the potential in the aftermarket. Ford Motor Co. already is pursuing initiatives to increase sales of accessories as part of Chief Executive Jacques Nasser's plan to push the company into auto-related service businesses. Still, despite controlling two-thirds of the new v ... Continue reading
GOOD NEWS-Cincinnati Machine Announces Plans to Renovate Its Cincinnati Manufacturing Facility
CINCINNATI--April 27, 2001--Cincinnati Machine, a global leader in advanced machine tools and related services, announced this week the sale of two office buildings and surrounding property at its Cincinnati campus. At the same time, the company revealed plans to reinvest $2.8 million of the sale proceeds for renovatio ... Continue reading
GOOD NEWS-Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 27 Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 351,537 units, up from the 308,348 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 5,262,859 ve ... Continue reading
GOOD NEWS-AutoTradeCenter Internet Revenue Up Over 50 Percent; March 2001 Best Month Ever!
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--April 27, 2001-- AutoTradeCenter (OTC BB: AUTC) Friday announced fourth quarter Internet revenue was up more than 50 percent over the third quarter for fiscal year ended March 31, 2001. "This past March, ATC set new records in Internet revenue," stated Roger L. Butterwick, president of AutoTradeCente ... Continue reading
GOOD NEWS-Teleflex Increases Dividend 13 Percent; Twenty-Four Consecutive Years of Increases
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--April 27, 2001--Teleflex Incorporated announced today that its Board of Directors had declared an increase in the quarterly cash dividend from fifteen cents ($0.15) per share to seventeen cents ($0.17) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable June 15, 2001 to shareholders of record at ... Continue reading
GOOD NEWS-Toyota Certified Used Vehicle Program Registers All-Time Best-Ever Sales Month
TORRANCE, Calif., April 27 Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever monthly sales of Toyota Certified Used Vehicles, shattering the previous record set last March. March sales of Toyota Certified Used Vehicles totaled 16,308, an increase of 17.2 percent compared to March 2000. Calendar- ... Continue reading
GOOD NEWS-US ECONOMY STRONGER! DONT FIRE ANY MORE PEOPLE!
AMN reported that the U.S. economy grew twice as fast as expected in the first quarter. This helped raise hope among some investors that the declining U.S. economy might come out of this downturn without ever really going into a recession. Yet, there are always those who don't buy into new economic data right away. Som ... Continue reading
Formula One, NASCAR, Triumphs and Tragedies.
Formula One, NASCAR, Triumphs and Tragedies. ... Continue reading
Accident Prevention Plus Provides Details of Recent Form 8-K Filings
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--April 26, 2001-- Announces $872,450 Purchase Order, 25% Reduction of Outstanding Debt and Filing of Form NT 10-K for Delay in its Annual Audit Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. (APP) (OTC BB:ACDP), a Long Island, New York-based developer and marketer of onboard computer recording systems, has announced th ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. Reports First Quarter 2001 Results
Earnings Exceed First Quarter Forecast WESTMONT, Ill., April 26 Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. Total revenue from continuing operations increased to $92.4 million in the first quarter of 2001 versus $86.5 million in the prior year's first quarter. A ... Continue reading
Autobytel.com Reports First Quarter 2001 Results
Net Loss Cut in Half, Operating Loss Declines Significantly on Stable Revenue, Placing Company on Path to Profitability for Third Quarter of 2001 IRVINE, Calif., April 26 Autobytel.com today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. Revenue for the first quarter was $16.7 million, up 10 percent f ... Continue reading
Good Morning, Please find the attached word document on our recent C5 Birthday Bash. Photos of the event are available on the different activities offered, along with group photos of the attendees if needed. Please contact me with any photo requests you have, or if there are any questions about the release. Event cover ... Continue reading
FairMarket Helps D-Auction Shift Standard for Online Car Sales
WOBURN, Mass.--April 26, 2001-- FairMarket enables D-Auction to bring off-line process on-line FairMarket, Inc. , a leading provider of e-business selling and marketing solutions incorporating dynamic pricing, today announced that D-Auction, an Australia-based on-line market place for vehicle dealers, has selected Fair ... Continue reading
Fortune Financial Late In Filing Form 10-K
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--April 26, 2001--Fortune Financial, Inc. received a Nasdaq Staff Determination on April 19, 2001 indicating that Fortune's failure to timely file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 with the Securities and Exchange Commission amounts to failure to comply with a requirement under Market ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Reports Results for First Quarter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.--April 26, 2001--Horace Mann Educators Corporation today reported operating income of $13.7 million, or 34 cents per share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001. Operating income for the same period in 2000 was $14.4 million, or 35 cents per share. Per-share amounts are stated on a diluted basis ... Continue reading
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Smithway Motor Xpress Corp. Reports First Quarter Results
FORT DODGE, Iowa, April 26 Smithway Motor Xpress Corp. announced today financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001. For the first quarter, operating revenue decreased 6.6% to $47.4 million from $50.7 million during the same quarter in 2000. Net loss was $1.3 million, or ($.26) per basic a ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2001 Earnings and a Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK--April 26, 2001--Standard Motor Products, Inc. automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported net sales for the first quarter of 2001, the three months ended March 31, 2001, were $155.5 million, 6% higher than net sales of $146.8 million during the comparable quarter a year ago. Net earnin ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 26 The following statement by UAW President Stephen P. Yokich is issued in observance of Workers Memorial Day on April 27, 2001: On Friday, April 27, 2001, the UAW, the labor movement and our allies are again observing Workers Memorial Day. All around the country, UAW local unions are taking time to reme ... Continue reading
Best of Lean Manufacturers Recognized for Excellence by Shingo Prize
LOGAN, Utah, April 26 The Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing selection committee announced today the recipients of its 13th annual awards. One Canadian manufacturing facility and five U.S. plants have earned this prestigious award for 2001. According to the Shingo Prize administrators, this program is the onl ... Continue reading
PRINCETON, N.J., April 26 Exide Technologies , the global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, today announced the appointment of Robert B. Weiner as Senior Vice President - Global Manufacturing and Engineering. In this position, Weiner will develop and implement manufacturing, product and process-engineering ... Continue reading
Folding Mountain Bikes - perfect fit for SUVs
Dear Mark, Following our telephone conversation I am sending you more details on the Montague Foldable BIke - the hand-in-glove fit with automotive Manufacturers. I'm sure you'll agree it's a pretty cool product that is making a stir in the auto industry. Enclosed: 1. Overview 2. Mitsubishi/Montague Press Release 3. ... Continue reading
Free Offer Celebrates Launch of National Car Rental's Instant Emerald Club Enrollment Program
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--April 26, 2001-- National Waives $50 Enrollment Fee To Celebrate Industry's First Loyalty Program With On-line Enrollment, Payment, And Immediate Use Capability National Car Rental, a division of ANC Rental Corporation , today introduced its on-line enrollment program for the Emerald Club, Nation ... Continue reading
BATON ROUGE, La., April 26 General Motors was dealt a significant blow today when an appeals court in Louisiana refused to hear GM's request to take over jurisdiction of pending disputes in the administration of the class action settlement involving 5.8 million GM pickup trucks with sidesaddle fuel tanks. "This is a se ... Continue reading
Noble International, Ltd. Reports First Quarter Results
DETROIT, April 26 Noble International, Ltd. (the "Company") today announced earnings from core businesses of $1.2 million, or $0.18 per share, before the impact of results and the tax effect of the sale of non-core businesses during the quarter ending March 31, 2001. The Company exceeded its earnings goal for its core ... Continue reading
DANBORO, Pa.--April 26, 2001--PennEngineering today announced results for the first quarter of 2001. In addition, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 8 cents per share on both classes of stock outstanding after distribution of additional shares on May 1, 2001 resulting from a 2 for 1 stock spli ... Continue reading
PlanetCAD's PrescientQA Solutions Dominate French Automotive Market
BOULDER, Colo.--April 26, 2001--PlanetCAD Inc. (AMEX:PCD): Adoption of Quality Data Management Solutions by Two Leading French Automotive Manufacturers Reinforces PlanetCAD's Leadership Position PlanetCAD Inc. (AMEX:PCD), the world's leading developer of engineering application services and interoperability solutions f ... Continue reading
Verizon Wireless Boosts Network Capacity to Meet Wireless Communications Needs Of Race Fans at NASCAR Winston Cup Series Event This Weekend FONTANA, Calif., April 26 Verizon Wireless, the official wireless carrier for California Speedway, is celebrating its fourth year as a corporate sponsor by offering race fans an op ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Rewards World-Class Engineering Achievement
LONDON, April 27 Two young Rolls-Royce engineers have earned prestigious travel scholarships as part of the company's annual awards ceremony recognising world class engineering talent. Rachel Busfield and Simon Lukaszewski, both based in Derby, will spend up to 12 months broadening their knowledge and experience visiti ... Continue reading
SatCon Technology to Report Results for Fiscal 2001 Second Quarter On May 1
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--April 27, 2001--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) , a leader in power and energy management products, said that on Tuesday, May 1, 2001, the company will release results for its fiscal 2001 second quarter ended March 31, 2001. The company also said that David B. Eisenhaure, president and chief executiv ... Continue reading
Budget Group Reports First Quarter Results in Line with Guidance
Budget Group, Inc. today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001. "Our first quarter performance was in line with the guidance we previously provided. We met the liquidity needs of the first quarter and successfully completed several key steps in our fleet financing plan. Our success in s ... Continue reading
Onyx Acceptance Reports First Quarter Earnings
Onyx Acceptance Corporation announced today its financial and operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. Net income and earnings per diluted share for the quarter were $884.8 thousand and $0.17 respectively, compared to $1.7 million and $0.26 for the first quarter of 2000. During the first quarter, the C ... Continue reading
GOOD NEWS-Honda Reports Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Q4
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001. Fourth Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2001 totaled 63.0 billion ($508 million), an increase of 0.4% from the correspon ... Continue reading
Auto Club Begins Weekend Gas Watch to Aid Travelers
In an effort to help weekend travelers plan the cost of their motoring trips, the Automobile Club of Southern California launches its Weekend Gas Watch. The Weekend Gas Watch will be distributed every Friday and include updated average prices for regular, mid-grade and premium-grade self-serve gasoline from five popula ... Continue reading
Accuride Canada Achieves ISO 14001 Certification
Accuride Corporation, North America's only manufacturer and supplier of both steel and forged aluminum heavy/medium wheels, announced that its London, Ontario, Canada facility has achieved ISO 14001 certification. "Achieving ISO 14001 registration positions Accuride as an environmental leader and demonstrates our commi ... Continue reading
Cummins Exclusive Diesel Engine Supplier for the Dodge Ram Pickup Truck
Cummins Inc. announced that it has been chosen by DaimlerChrysler Corporation to be the exclusive diesel engine supplier for the next-generation Dodge Ram 2500/3500 pickup truck. The announcement reflects a long-term commitment by both companies to continue the successful Dodge/Cummins relationship. "This commitment ex ... Continue reading
GOOD NEWS-Easyriders Inc. Announces Complete Sell-out at Daytona Beach Bike Week
Easyriders Inc. announced that each of its venues at the recent 60th Annual Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Fla., was completely sold out, making this year's participation the most successful in its corporate history. This year's annual "Bike Week" drew in excess of 500,000 bikers who spent more than $300 million during th ... Continue reading
Asset Caption: Web ready logo Asset Caption: Press releaseAsset Description: Word document file Automotive Writers 2001 Tour de Sol NOTE TO MEDIA: Logo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com and at www.newstream.com GREENFIELD, Mass.--April 27, 2001-- Event Renamed ... Continue reading
-- The U.S. electric vehicle championship road rally has a new name, and visitors will see the widest variety of new "clean and green" technologies and options. New vehicle categories and displays have been added to allow fuel-cell-powered vehicles, vehicles using renewably-produced fuels, electric bicycles, biking, an ... Continue reading
Auto Manufacturers Choose WebSideStory's HitBox Service to Improve Web Site Effectiveness
Mitsubishi Motors and Renault Among Those Using World's Leading E-Business Intelligence Service SAN DIEGO, April 27 WebSideStory, Inc. (http://www.websidestory.com), the world's leading provider of hosted e-business intelligence services, today announced that auto manufacturers Mitsubishi Motors and Renault are using W ... Continue reading
Corporate Profile for Infomedia Ltd, dated April 27, 2001
--The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading Internet-based services. Company Name: Infomedia Ltd Address: 1300 Pittwater Road, Na ... Continue reading
Jaguar Chooses Semcon to Deliver Interactive Instructions
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--April 27, 2001--Semcon has been given the assignment to deliver interactive workshop instructions to the prestigious automotive brand, Jaguar. The assignment has been initiated through Nike Hydraulics and comprises production of an interactive manual related to a lift device. This device is specially ... Continue reading
Notice of Change in the Trading Unit of Common Shares
TOKYO, April 27 Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced today its intention to change the trading unit of its Common Shares. This revision was resolved at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on April 27, 2001 as follows: 1. Reason of the revision To broaden its shareholder base and to increase the liquidity of its Shar ... Continue reading
Steven Sharpe Named to Foamex Board of Directors
LINWOOD, Penn.--April 27, 2001--Foamex International Inc. , the leading manufacturer of flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer foam products, announced today that Steven Sharpe, 47, has been elected to the Foamex Board of Directors. In making the announcement, Foamex Chairman Marshall S. Cogan said, "Steve has a so ... Continue reading
MetLife Auto & Home Takes Top Honors in 2001 Web Survey
WARWICK, R.I.--April 27, 2001--MetLife's web site outperforms the rest when it comes to providing consumers practical information they can really use, according to a 2001 listing of the Top 20 web sites in the property and casualty insurance industry, compiled by the management consulting firm kasina. The survey, which ... Continue reading
High-Speed Internet Delivery with OPEN-SKY
EUTELSAT Outlines its Vision to Provide Multimedia and High-Speed Internet Delivery with OPEN-SKY PARIS, April 27 -- The future of broadband via satellite was the subject of a recent international conference organized by leading satellite operator EUTELSAT. The highlight of the Broadband Multimedia Conference was the p ... Continue reading
Alliance to Save Energy Commends President Bush
The following is a statement by Alliance to Save Energy President David M. Nemtzow: "The Alliance to Save Energy commends President Bush for his recent remarks to media on the need for better fuel efficiency for vehicles and developing new technologies to save energy. We encourage the Administration's energy task force ... Continue reading
BASF Presents 'Color At the Speed of Light
BASF recently presented "Color at the Speed of Light," its annual forecast of directions in color that will impact future automotive designs. Each year, BASF color experts from the company's principal centers of automotive coatings systems -- Germany, the United States and Japan -- review their findings with automotive ... Continue reading
Benteler Automotive Receives Shingo Prize For Manufacturing Excellence
Benteler Automotive announced today that it has earned the prestigious 2001 Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing in the Large Manufacturers category. The award was given to honor the world-class manufacturing practices at the company's Hagen Exhaust Systems manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids, Mich. "In th ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Wins Toyota, NUMMI and DENSO Awards
Freudenberg-NOK recently scored a hat-trick of achievement -- winning awards from three key customers: Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI) and DENSO International America. "It's an honor to be chosen by three customers like Toyota, NUMMI and DENSO, known for world-class ... Continue reading
GOOD NEWS -Continental Teves Secures Major Ford Contract
Continental Teves announced today that it has been awarded a contract to supply its proprietary Electronic Stability Program (ESP) to Ford Motor Company for use in the all new 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Utility Vehicle. The contract calls for Continental Teves to produce Electronic Stability Program systems for Ford Moto ... Continue reading
GOOD NEWS-Penn Engineering Announces Financial Results for First Quarter of 2001
PennEngineering announced results for the first quarter of 2001. In addition, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 8 cents per share on both classes of stock outstanding after distribution of additional shares on May 1, 2001 resulting from a 2 for 1 stock split. For the quarter ended March 31, 2 ... Continue reading
Prestolite Electric Announces 2001 First-Quarter Results
Prestolite Electric Incorporated and its parent, Prestolite Electric Holding Inc., today released 2001 first-quarter financial results. First-quarter sales from continuing operations of $42.0 million declined 6.5% from the first quarter of 2000 while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITD ... Continue reading
Stop! Red Light Cameras Prevent Accidents
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then red light cameras are speaking volumes to motorists throughout California. A recent study done by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that red light cameras reduce intersection collisions. "Red light cameras are beginning to pop up in more cities throughout Cali ... Continue reading
XTRA Reports 2001 Second Quarter Earnings
XTRA Corporation today announced diluted earnings per share and net income of $.67 and $8 million, respectively, for the second quarter ended March 31, 2001, compared to $1.12 and $13 million for the same quarter a year ago. The average number of diluted shares outstanding declined to 11.4 million in the second quarter ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Spencer hopes to carry momentum into Southern California
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 8, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After a 2nd place finish in the Subway 300 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway last weekend, #1 Yellow Racing driver Jimmy Spencer hopes to carry his momentum 3,000 miles across the country to the California Speedway, site ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Evernham hopes textbook track delivers textbook finish
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 27, 2001 FONTANA, Calif. - The first time Ray Evernham's team raced at California Speedway, they won. The last time Evernham's team raced there, they won. Will the first run at California Speedway for Evernham Motorsports turn out the same way - in Vic ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Buzz Calkins ready for racing action in Atlanta
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 27, 2001 Buzz Calkins currently sits tenth in the Indy Racing Northern Light Series championship with 36 points towards the 2001 Northern Light Cup. In the opener at Phoenix International Raceway, Bradley Motorsports grabbed a ninth-place finish. The # ... Continue reading
CART: John Stark joins CART Sports Entertainment
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 27, 2001 DETROIT - Veteran television producer/director Charlie Stark, who has won five Emmy Awards during a distinguished television broadcast career, has joined Championship Auto Racing Teams as the open-wheel racing sanctioning organization continue ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dodge says 'We're Due' at California Speedway
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 27, 2001 FONTANA, Calif. - For Dodge Motorsports, it's time. It has been 23 years since the last Dodge win at the former Ontario Motor Speedway, and Dodge Motorsports says the return to California may be just what is needed to put Dodge back in the win ... Continue reading
CART: FedEx continues support for autograph sessions through free autograph books
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 27, 2001 DETROIT - The popular Fan Appreciation activities held at every FedEx Championship Series event will be enhanced once again in 2001, as FedEx Racing has produced autograph booklets featuring all Champ Car drivers. Continuing a program that was ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Inaugural Lions Club Balloon Fest Recalls Speedway's Early Days
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 27, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Tethered balloons glowing at sunset and spectacular hot-air balloons dotting the skies near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will highlight the inaugural Speedway Lions Club Balloon Fest on May 11-12. The Balloon Fest will take p ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Teams come to grips with return of traction control in Spain
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 27, 2001 BARCELONA, Spain - A major rules change in the Formula One technical regulations will come into effect at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, as traction control and other electronic "driver aids" will be legal for the first time since the end ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Eddie Cheever, Scott Goodyear preview, Atlanta
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 27, 2001 EDDIE CHEEVER JR. - #51 EXCITE@HOME INDY RACE CAR Atlanta 500 Classic - Pre-Race Notes and Quotes Atlanta Motor Speedway - April 26-28, 2001 Indy Racing Northern Light Series - Round 3 of 13 2001 Season Ranking: 12th Indy Racing Starts: 44 Ind ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Indy Racing Weekly Notebook
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 27, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - zMAX, an engine lubricant, was named April 26 as the title sponsor of the Indy Racing Northern Light Series event April 28 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and zMAX officials named U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Regina Kauffman as the Grand Marsh ... Continue reading
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