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TheStreet.Com Artcle: "Don't Be Fooled By Signs Seeming To Point Toward The Bottom Of The Valley
By Odette Galli Columnist. Now might seem like a great time to invest in auto stocks. After all, the best way to play the autos has always been to think like a contrarian. They're tremendous buys when auto sales are in the tank. ADVERTISEMENTTake Ford for example. Those who bought Ford at the trough of the last cycle i ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Oct. 26 -- The organizing committee of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced the hiring of John Bailey & Associates, Inc., as public relations agency of record for the NAIAS 2002, one of the world's premier automotive industry events.John Bailey & Associates will coordinate all pub ... Continue reading
New Car Sales in US Through The Roof!
DETROIT Reuters reported that American consumers bought new cars and trucks at a blistering pace in October, lured into dealerships by interest-free loan deals launched to spur demand after the Sept. 11 attacks.They went on to report that Auto industry executives and analysts expect sales to decline steeply once the of ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Corporation Recieves Highest Senior Debt Rating
Press Release: Toyota Motor Corporation Date of Release: Oct 24, 2001 Confirms at AAA Kam Hon, Walter Schroeder, CFA / 416-593-5577 ext.2243 / e-mail: khon@dbrs.com Rating Trend Rating Action Debt Rated AAA Stable Confirmed Corporate Rating* * The Corporate Rating represents the highest rating achievable on a company's ... Continue reading
MIDGETS, SPRINTS AT IRWINDALE SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 22, 2001 Contact: DICK JORDAN 2001-180 MIDGETS, SPRINTS AT IRWINDALE SATURDAY Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway hosts the USAC Western Sprint Car and Western WorldCom Midget Car Series Saturday night in a doubleheader racing program expected to have a dynamic impact on the 2001 championships in ... Continue reading
WESTFORD, Mass.--Oct. 24, 2001--MatrixOne, Inc. , a leading provider of product collaboration solutions for the value chain(TM), announced today results for its first quarter ended September 29, 2001. For the first quarter ended September 29, 2001, total revenues were $23.8 million, compared to $28.5 million in the sam ... Continue reading
AutoFund Servicing, Inc. -AFSR- Completes Due Diligence for Acquisition of a $56 Million Portfolio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas--Oct. 24, 2001--AutoFund Servicing, Inc. (OTCBB:AFSR) Announces that The Board of Directors has completed its due diligence for the acquisition of a $56 million portfolio and is in negotiations with the principals. According to Mr. James Haggard, Chairman of the Board and President of AutoFund Servic ... Continue reading
Ballard Power Systems Announces Third Quarter 2001 Conference Call
VANCOUVER, B.C.--Oct. 24, 2001--Ballard Power Systems announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter results on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. EST (2:00 p.m. PST). Access to the call may be obtained by calling the operator at (416) 640-1907 prior to the scheduled start time. A play ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Toyota Estima Hybrid Sums Up Future of Vehicle Technology at Tokyo Motor Show
-- Toyota Motor Corporation's mass-produced and marketed gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles on exhibit at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show include a new 4-wheel drive minivan and luxury sedan, to complement the popular Prius which is now available in Hong Kong (special administrative region of China), Singapore and Australia, ... Continue reading
Raudman Extends Points Lead with Second-Place Finish at Mesa Marin Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Dave Reed Dave Reed Racing 800/245-5299 dr@advantagememory.com Barbara Evans Evans-MMPR 818/832-7649 evansmmpr@earthlink.net RAUDMAN EXTENDS POINTS LEAD WITH SECOND-PLACE FINISH AT MESA MARIN RACEWAY Rancho Santa Margarita, California (October 23, 2001) - Craig Raudman, driver of Dave Re ... Continue reading
Toyota Concept Cars Stand Out at 35th Tokyo Motor Show
TOKYO--October 24, 2001--Toyota Motor Corporation today unveiled its new prototypes and production vehicles at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show. Toyota's exhibit spotlights the company's innovations in environmental and information technology as well as sporty performance and motor sports. Toyota's commitment to environmental ... Continue reading
Toyota Estima Hybrid Sums Up Future of Vehicle Technology at Tokyo Motor Show
Asset Caption: Toyota Motor Corporation's mass-produced and marketed gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles on exhibit at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show include a new 4-wheel drive minivan and luxury sedan, to complement the popular Prius which is now available in Hong Kong (special administrative region of China), Singapore and ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Oct. 24, 2001-- Same Store Retail Revenue and Gross Profit Increased 5.4% and 8.7%, Respectively United Auto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced record results for the third quarter 2001. Third quarter revenues increased 19.9% to $1.6 billion from $1.3 billion in 2000, and net ... Continue reading
ALAMEDA & PALO ALTO, Calif.--Oct. 24, 2001-- Strategic Alliance to Deliver End to End Platform for Rapid Development of Java(TM) Technology-based Car Infotainment Systems Wind River Systems, Inc. and Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced that the two companies are collaborating to jointly develop and market a complete ... Continue reading
2002 Olympic Torch Relay To Use AuraGen
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Oct. 24, 2001--AURA SYSTEMS, INC. (OTC BB: AURA) announced today that the 2002 Winter Olympic Games Torch Relay caravan across America will include the AuraGen as the electric power source on the GM Chevrolet Avalanche command vehicle. The Olympic Flame will begin its journey on December 4, in Atlan ... Continue reading
AutoFund Servicing, Inc. -AFSR- Completes Due Diligence for Acquisition of a $56 Million Portfolio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas--Oct. 24, 2001--AutoFund Servicing, Inc. (OTCBB:AFSR) Announces that The Board of Directors has completed its due diligence for the acquisition of a $56 million portfolio and is in negotiations with the principals. According to Mr. James Haggard, Chairman of the Board and President of AutoFund Servic ... Continue reading
Car Dealers in Costa Mesa Giving $50,000 More to Area High Schools
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Oct. 24, 2001--Corona del Mar High School and Estancia High School will benefit from the third major gift from the Dollars for Schools Program, which is sponsored by the automobile dealers known as the Harbor Boulevard of Cars in Costa Mesa. The announcement was made at last night's Newport-Mesa Sch ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind.--Oct. 24, 2001--CTS Corporation announced today it has added a 106.25 MHz frequency clock to its popular CB3 family of standard 5mm x 7mm hermetically sealed ceramic clock oscillators. The 106.25 MHz frequency is required for Fibre Channel clocks used in data storage network applications. Fibre Channel is ... Continue reading
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--Oct. 24, 2001--Global Technovations, Inc. (AMEX:GTN) or ("GTI", or the "Company") announced today that Onkyo America, Inc. ("OAI"), its wholly-owned subsidiary, had entered into an agreement with OAI's bankers and OAI's principal customer, to initiate and fund the orderly liquidation or sale o ... Continue reading
Jo Dee Messina Interview Opportunity
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher ON THE SCENE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR MULTI-PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST JO DEE MESSINA DISCUSSES HER UPCOMING TOUR AND HER ALBUM ENTITLED BURN *********************************************************** ********************* TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2001 7:00 AM ... Continue reading
-- Unable to help in traditional relief efforts for the World Trade Center and Pentagon tragedies, the Welch sisters, ages 10 to 16, launched a national car wash campaign -- Wash America: Help Wash Away the Hurt -- to give kids across the country an outlet for their sense of loss and their urge to help. Get video here. ... Continue reading
NEW MICROSOFT PHOTO VIEWER BRINGS DIGITAL PHOTOS FROM PC TO TV
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher Video News Release Hot New Holiday Product for Photo Lovers NEW MICROSOFT PHOTO VIEWER BRINGS DIGITAL PHOTOS FROM PC TO TV THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2001 10:45AM TO 11:00AM EASTERN TELSTAR 4 C-BAND TRANSPONDER 16 DOWNLINK - 4020 (H) AUDIO: 6.2/6.8 WHAT: With more than 10 million ... Continue reading
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--Oct. 24, 2001--OSI Systems, Inc. said today that it will announce first quarter fiscal 2002 earnings on Thursday, Oct. 25, after the market close. Senior executives will discuss the quarter's results at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. This will be followed by a replay of the OSI Systems conference call from ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 24, 2001--Fifty-two Southern California hotels and 32 restaurants have earned the AAA 2002 Four Diamond Award, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The award-winning properties are among the top 4 percent of more than 2,000 Southern California hotels, motels and restaurants inspect ... Continue reading
Supreme Industries To Webcast Conference Call
GOSHEN, Ind.--Oct. 24, 2001--Supreme Industries, Inc. (AMEX:STS), today announced that it would publicly webcast its quarterly analyst conference call to discuss third-quarter financial results, which will be announced before the market opens on October 31, 2001. The conference call will begin at 4:30 p.m. eastern time ... Continue reading
TBC Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and 12% EPS Growth
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Oct. 24, 2001--TBC Corporation today reported a record high in net sales and a 12% gain in earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2001. Net sales for the third quarter increased 4.1% to $278.9 million, compared with $267.9 million in the year-earlier period. Net income for the third ... Continue reading
Volvo - Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2001 - Short Version
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Oct. 24, 2001--"The Volvo Group is characterized by measures to adapt its operations to economic conditions, and long-term efforts to create an effective industrial structure. The difficult market conditions resulted in unsatisfactory profitability, but our efforts to improve cash flow showed results ... Continue reading
ALAMEDA & PALO ALTO, Calif.--Oct. 24, 2001-- Strategic Alliance to Deliver End to End Platform for Rapid Development of Java(TM) Technology-based Car Infotainment Systems Wind River Systems, Inc. and Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced that the two companies are collaborating to jointly develop and market a complete ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Oct. 24, 2001--Cummins Inc. has reached an agreement with American Freightways Inc., the Harrison, Ark.-based less-than-truckload carrier, to initiate a low-NOx (nitrous oxide) engine recalibration program using technology developed by Cummins, the world's largest producer of commercial diesel engines a ... Continue reading
MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y.--Oct. 24, 2001--Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. today announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional 1,000,000 shares of the approximate 4.0 million shares outstanding. Interstate said the repurchase will be made from time to time in the open market or ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Oct. 24, 2001-- -------------------------------------------------- Fertility Survey Finds Astonishing Results: Only One of 12,382 Women Answered Correctly The American Infertility Association (AIA) today announced results of a national fertility survey. Only one in 12,382 women was able to correctly answer qu ... Continue reading
Semcon Announces Q3-Report 2001
GOTEBORG, Sweden--Oct. 24, 2001--Semcon Q3-report 2001 -- Sales rose 13.8% to SEK 829.1 million (728.8 m) -- The operating profit before goodwill (EBITA) reached SEK 32.5 million (34.1 m(a)) -- The cash flow was better than last year - Measures have been introduced to achieve annual savings of at least SEK 50 million - ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Corporation President Cho Charts Course for 21st Century Mobility
TOKYO--Oct. 24, 2001--At the 35th Tokyo Motor Show, opening this week, Toyota Motor Corporation's concept and production vehicles emphasize the environmental and information technologies that Toyota President Fujio Cho sees as driving car evolution in the 21st century. "The car is facing great changes in the 21st centu ... Continue reading
Interinsurance Exchange of the Auto Club Invests in Caliber Collision Centers
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 25, 2001--The Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, an affiliate of the Automobile Club of Southern California, today announced a minority investment in Caliber Collision Centers of Irvine, Calif. Caliber, which has been part of the Exchange's Immediate Repair Program (IRP) since 1991, is kn ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Results
PHOENIX--Oct. 25, 2001--Ugly Duckling Corporation , the largest used car sales company focused exclusively on the sub-prime market, today reported its third quarter and nine month financial results for 2001. The Company's results for third quarter of 2001 reflect a significant increase in the Provision for Loan Losses ... Continue reading
Auto Data Network and AMAC Inc. in Reverse Merger/Acquisition
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--Oct. 25, 2001--Auto Data Network Inc., a UK-based provider of a regional, national and European network for the automotive sector that enables industry-wide revenue generation, communication and information collection, today announced a reverse merger/acquisition with AMAC, Inc. (OTC:UMAC), a Mar ... Continue reading
Ceradyne, Inc. Reports Third-Quarter and Nine-Month Financial Results
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Oct. 25, 2001--Ceradyne, Inc. today reported financial results for the third-quarter and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2001. Sales for the third quarter were $10.2 million, compared to $11.5 million in the prior-year quarter. Net income was $658,000, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to ... Continue reading
First Tokyo Motor Show of the Twenty-First Century
TOKYO--Oct. 25, 2001-- New Information on New Cars for a New Century Press Day for the 35th Tokyo Motor Show The 35th Tokyo Motor Show (Passenger Cars and Motorcycles), and the first of the twenty-first century, opened to members of the domestic and foreign media on October 24 and 25 in advance of the grand opening to ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Selects Akamai EdgeSuite to Support Web Marketing Initiatives
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Oct. 25, 2001-- Akamai EdgeSuite(SM) service to provide robust Web marketing technology platform for commercial launch of the all-new 2002 Nissan Altima Akamai Technologies, Inc. , the leading provider of outsourced e-business infrastructure services and software, today announced a new relationship wi ... Continue reading
Press release from Spartan Motors
The following is a press release from Spartan Motors, Inc. . Please give Mary Ann Sabo a call at 616-233-0500 if you have any questions. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spartan Motors Posts Sharply Higher Earnings, Increased Sales for Third Quarter of 2001 CHARLOTTE, Michigan, October 25, 2001 - Spartan Motors, Inc. continued it ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio--Oct. 25, 2001-- Dedicated Account Consultants to Provide Custom Program Support, Results Analysis The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced a new Campaign Management Services (CMS) organization devoted to improving the return on investment that car companies and large enterprise retailers receive ... Continue reading
S&P Dwngrds ACE Funding Ser 2001-1 After Ford Motor C
MELBOURNE--Oct. 25, 2001--Standard & Poor's--Standard & Poor's today downgraded the rating on the A$100 million asset-backed notes issued by ACE Funding Ltd. - Series 2001-1 to triple-'B'-plus from single-'A'. This downgrade reflects the rating dependency of the notes on Ford Motor Credit Co. ... Continue reading
Bell Industries Reports Third Quarter Operating Results
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Oct. 25, 2001--Bell Industries, Inc. (AMEX:BI) today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2001. Net sales for the 2001 third quarter totaled $46.2 million, compared with $72.7 million for the same period in 2000. The company recorded net income of $146,000, or $.02 per ... Continue reading
HR Textron Awarded Contract to Produce Rudder Aileron Actuators for Super Hornet Aircraft
WILMINGTON, Mass.--Oct. 25, 2001--Textron Systems announced today that its HR Textron Operations located in Santa Clarita, CA has been awarded a contract from The Boeing Company, St. Louis, for continued production of rudder and aileron actuators for the Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft. Valued at approximately $ ... Continue reading
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BRUSSELS, Belgium & DALLAS--Oct. 25, 2001-- Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA) announces the release of an extremely low-cost, single chip LIN transceiver that provides optimum performance and safety for today's automotive In-Vehicle-Networking (IVN) requirements. The LIN transceiver chip (MTC-30600) achieves this by providing u ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Selects Akamai EdgeSuite to Support Web Marketing Initiatives
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Oct. 25, 2001-- Akamai EdgeSuite(SM) service to provide robust Web marketing technology platform for commercial launch of the all-new 2002 Nissan Altima Akamai Technologies, Inc. , the leading provider of outsourced e-business infrastructure services and software, today announced a new relationship wi ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Announces Third Quarter Earnings, Resolution of Service Fee Disagreement
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Oct. 25, 2001--State Auto Financial Corporation reported third quarter net earnings of $7,276,000. Third quarter reported earnings per share were $0.19 ($0.18 diluted) compared with $0.21 ($0.20 diluted) for the third quarter 2000. Net operating earnings per share for the third quarter ending September ... Continue reading
AMA ANNOUNCES 2001-2002 AMA WILL STONER SWAPMEETS
AMA ANNOUNCES 2001-2002 AMA WILL STONER SWAPMEETS PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the dates and sites of the 2001-2002 AMA Will Stoner Swapmeets: November 11, 2001 at Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield, Ohio; January 20, 2002 at York Interstate Fairgrounds in York, ... Continue reading
Attorney Ed Masry Announced as New President and CEO of Save The World Air Inc.
SAN DIEGO--Oct. 25, 2001--Save The World Air Inc. (Pink Sheets:ZERO) announced today that Ed Masry has recently agreed to serve as a member of its Board of Directors and will also assume duties as the company's new president and chief executive officer. Masry has been actively involved throughout his legal career with ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 25, 2001--Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine-based operator of high-quality collision repair centers in California and Texas, announced that Zurich Financial Services Group, Keystone Inc., an affiliate of Oak Hill Capital Management Inc. and The Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club have ... Continue reading
Insurance Provider for AAA Texas Invests in Caliber Collision Centers
HOUSTON--Oct. 25, 2001--The Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, which provides insurance to members of AAA Texas, today announced a minority investment in Caliber Collision Centers of Irvine, Calif. Caliber, which has collision repair facilities in Texas and California, has been part of the Exchange's Immed ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Oct. 25, 2001--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that it has acquired Chevrolet, Honda and Acura franchises from Nelms Automotive Group, and has executed leases to operate the former Nelms Automotive complex on Showroom Drive in Fayetteville. In addition to t ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Survey Finds Bargain Airfares and Lower Gas Prices for Travelers
HOUSTON--Oct. 25, 2001--Travelers will see bargain airfares and lower gas prices as we head into the holiday travel season. An October 23 survey by AAA of roundtrip leisure airfares for 40 major U.S. cities show prices averaging $196 for the five-day holiday travel period compared to $225 for the same period last year, ... Continue reading
-- WHO: Hugh B. Price, President, National Urban League and Robert Benmosche, Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, MetLife, Inc. WHAT: Are hosting the National Urban League's 45th Annual Equal Opportunity Day (EOD) Awards Dinner, an event that honors individuals and corporations who perpetuate the principle of equal o ... Continue reading
Algoma Steel Inc. News Release
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario--Oct. 25, 2001--Algoma Steel Inc. announced that it has been granted an extension of its protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act to December 10, 2001. That date was chosen to allow time for meetings of creditors to approve Algoma's restructuring plan. Algoma expects to mail m ... Continue reading
MARLBORO, Mass.--Oct. 25, 2001--Innoveda, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative software and services for the design of advanced electronic products, today unveiled a comprehensive partner program with more than 60 high-tech companies already participating. Partner companies gain early access to the full spectrum of ... Continue reading
Payless Car Rental Awards Travel Agent Keys to Ford Mustang
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Oct. 25, 2001--To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Payless Car Rental System, Inc., the company awarded a 2001 Ford Mustang to travel agent Sharon Hazeltine, winner of their recent "Win A Mustang" contest open to travel agents. Each qualifying Payless Car Rental reservation booked during the co ... Continue reading
Silverado Racing Truck Rides on Fontana with Jack Sprague
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Media Day SILVERADO RACING TRUCK RIDES WITH TWO-TIME NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES CHAMPION JACK SPRAGUE *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** If you've never had a chance to take a lap around California Speedway in a passenger seat of a Chevy Silverado Race Truck, here's your chance. And see if you can ... Continue reading
SportPaint Installs Pneu-Mech Parts Washing System
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Oct. 25, 2001--SportPaint, Inc. has installed a custom-built, five stage power-washing system for cleaning plastic automotive components. SportPaint provides quality, environmentally compliant paint finishing for metal and plastic components such as bumpers, fenders, tonneau covers, motorcycle tanks, a ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Announces New CEO and President
INDIANAPOLIS--Oct. 25, 2001--Union Acceptance Corporation , today announced that Michael G. Stout, the Company's Chairman, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. John M. Stainbrook, who served as UAC's CEO and President, has resigned from the Company and will pursue other interests. Ri ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 25, 2001--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, reports a record-setting CSI score of 99.3% in September. The surveys, which were conducted by independent marketing firm CSi Complete, recorded responses from 2,075 ABRA customers who received repairs throughout the ... Continue reading
International Rectifier Reports September-Quarter Results
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Oct. 25, 2001--International Rectifier Corp. today reported net income of $9.6 million (or $0.15 per share) on revenues of $168.5 million for the quarter ended September, compared to net income of $42.1 million (or $0.63 per share) on revenues of $249.4 million in the comparable prior-year quarter. ... Continue reading
Asset Caption: Weekly Retail New Vehicle Sales Rates Total Industry Weekly Sales Volume % Change vs. the Base Week (9/4-9/10, 2001) Asset Caption: Web ready logo Asset Caption: Press releaseAsset Description: Word document Business Editors & Automotive Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Slide Show is available in a Smart News Rele ... Continue reading
-- J.D. Power and Associates Power Information Network (PIN) releases the following data on weekly new vehicle sales rates compared to the week before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Three charts detailing the data are attached. Download the presentation here. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.new ... Continue reading
Russel Metals Inc. Earnings Recover in Third Quarter
TORONTO--Oct. 25, 2001--Russel Metals Inc. today announced unaudited earnings per share of $0.08 for the quarter ended September 30, 2001, unchanged from the $0.08 recorded in the third quarter of 2000 and up from the $0.03 loss recorded in the second quarter of 2001. The earnings per share for the nine months ended Se ... Continue reading
SARA Executive Racing School Late Models
PRESS RELEASE For Immediately Release Rick Day 813-623-2621 With the 2001 season rapidly running down, SARA has elected to moved the final event of the series to Desoto Super Speedway on November 3rd. The event will feature a 125 lap format for the final event of 2001. Bobby Beauchemin of Davie, Florida has all but cli ... Continue reading
Sprague,Silverado Second in Chevy Silverado 150 qualifying
SPRAGUE, SILVERADO TAKE SECOND IN QUALIFYING Jack Sprague, driving the No. 25 NetZero Silverado, qualified second for the fourth time this season, marking the 16th time in 23 races that he's qualified in the top three. Stacy Compton, in a Dodge, claimed the pole position. Sprague will start from the front row for the 1 ... Continue reading
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.--Oct. 26, 2001--Independent emissions tests on transit buses show that diesel-electric hybrid propulsion is much cleaner than modern diesel power and on par with compressed natural gas (CNG). The tests evaluated such emissions components as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, greenhouse gases, and c ... Continue reading
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings Release/Conference Call
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 26, 2001--Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. will release third quarter 2001 earnings following the close of regular market trading on Monday, Oct. 29, 2001. A conference call will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time (2:30 p.m. Eastern Time). Those wishing to participate via ... Continue reading
MARKHAM, Ontario--Oct. 26, 2001--Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW), a company that develops, manufactures, and sells environmental technologies, today announced that the Company will showcase its complete line of catalytic converters at the AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) exhibitio ... Continue reading
Fairchild Semiconductor Prices $200 Million in Convertible Notes
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Oct. 26, 2001--Fairchild Semiconductor International today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation, has agreed to privately place $200 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2008. The notes will be unsecured obl ... Continue reading
First Group Exhibit; Exhibit Structure Reflects Global Age
TOKYO--Oct. 26, 2001--This year is the first Tokyo Motor Show to use joint exhibits organized by corporate groups. The decision was made in light of the globalization of the automotive industry and the worldwide alliances that are forming. This year's show also tries to be more environment-friendly with a first-ever at ... Continue reading
Haldex Strengthens Its Presence in Italy
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Oct. 26, 2001--Haldex has acquired the business of the Italian agent PAGG srl. With its own sales company in Italy, Haldex strengthens its presence on the important Italian vehicle market. PAGG has during many years acted as agent for Midland Grau, which Haldex acquired in 1998. Haldex automatic brak ... Continue reading
Tecnomatix Manufacturing Process Management Forum 2001 to be Held in Tokyo
NASHUA, N.H.--Oct. 26, 2001-- Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Bestselling Author of "The Goal" and Proponent of the "Theory of Constraints," Scheduled to Make Opening Keynote Speech Nihon Tecnomatix K.K., Japan, a subsidiary of Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. today announced that its ninth annual users conference, Manufacturing ... Continue reading
United PanAm Financial Announces Third Quarter 2001 Results
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Oct. 26, 2001--United PanAm Financial Corp. today announced results for its third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2001. For the quarter, the company reported income from continuing operations and net income of $2.1 million, equal to $0.12 per diluted share, contrasted with a loss from continuing operatio ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/General Motors Vice President to Hold Media Interviews
-- Dennis R. Minano, vice president of environment and energy and chief environmental officer of General Motors, will be in the Southland on Nov. 4 and 5 for media interviews on how GM applies advanced technology to create a sustainable environment through its plants, products and partnerships. Minano will kick off his ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: General Motors will announce a partnership with the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to install a BP solar power electrical system at the new Rydell GM dealership in the city of San Fernando, Calif., and clean air, natural gas-powered microturbine generators at five California dealerships. The generators ... Continue reading
Brown & Sharpe Acquires Meas Inc., Reestablishes Charlotte Precision Center
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I.--Oct. 26, 2001--Brown & Sharpe, Inc. has acquired Meas Inc., the Charlotte, North Carolina-based precision measurement applications engineering firm. Acquisition of Meas Inc. reestablishes the Brown & Sharpe Precision Center in Charlotte to serve customers in the Southeastern United States. "Meas ... Continue reading
Hills Bros Coffee Races Forward With Hut Stricklin and Bill Davis Race Team in 2002
NEW YORK--(BW SportsWire)--Oct. 26, 2001-- Established Sponsor and Veteran Driver Team Up with No. 93 Dodge for Next Season's NASCAR Winston Cup Series Hills Bros Coffee Race Team announced today a new primary sponsorship of the Bill Davis No. 93 Dodge, with driver Hut Stricklin, for the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Season. ... Continue reading
Oakhurst Company, Inc. Announces Investor Conference Call
WILMINGTON, Del.--Oct. 26, 2001--Oakhurst Company, Inc. (OTCBB:OAKC) confirms that it will host a conference call for investors on Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The phone number to access the conference call is 312/461-0323. ... Continue reading
SmarTire Systems Reports Year End Results; Company Prepares for Mass-Market Opportunities
RICHMOND, B.C.--Oct. 26, 2001--SmarTire Systems Inc. today reported its financial results for the year ended July 31, 2001. The Company reported a net loss of US$5.5 million ($0.39 per share) for the 2001 fiscal year compared with a net income of US$1.9 million ($0.14 per share) for the same period in 2000. The differe ... Continue reading
Sprague Close to Clinching after Second in Chevy Silverado 150
SILVERADO RACING NOTES AND QUOTES CHEVY SILVERADO 150 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES -- ROUND 23 OF 24 PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY PHOENIX, ARIZ. FRIDAY, OCT. 26, 2001 SPRAGUE, SILVERADO PLACE SECOND IN CHEVY SILVERADO 150; SPRAGUE VIRTUALLY CLINCHES CHAMPIONSHIP Greg Biffle in a Ford won the Chevy Silverado 150 today ... Continue reading
#55 Kanaan Australia Sunday Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #55 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Honda Indy 300 - Race Notes/Quotes - Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001 Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia - 2.795-Mile Temporary Street Course Round 20 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx Championship ... Continue reading
Standard Automotive Corporation Announces Forbearance Under Credit Facility
NEW YORK--Oct. 27, 2001--Standard Automotive Corporation (AMEX: AJX) today announced that the Company and its bank lenders under the Company's Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility ("Credit Facility") have entered into a forbearance agreement expiring on January 31, 2002. Pursuant to the forbearance agreement, the ba ... Continue reading
#66 Mears Australia Saturday Qualifying Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Casey Mears #66 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Honda Indy 300 - Qualifying Notes/Quotes - Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001 Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia - 2.795-Mile Temporary Street Course Round 20 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedE ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show; Special Guest Day -- VIPs Tour the Motor Show
TOKYO--Oct. 27, 2001--The 35th Tokyo Motor Show officially opened its doors at Makuhari Messe, Chiba on October 26, 2001. The Show is organized by the Japan Motor Industrial Federation (Chairman: Hiroshi Okuda). This year's opening ceremony and receptions were canceled due to the impact of the terrorist attack on the U ... Continue reading
NHRA: Latecomer Lampus lights up Las Vegas
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Latecomer Lampus lights up Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (Oct. 27) -- Top Fuel driver Don Lampus immediately made his presence felt at the inaugural ACDelco NHRA Las Vegas Nationals by blasting to a top-half qualifying berth in his first trip down the Strip at Las Vegas M ... Continue reading
Australia Grand Prix Saturday Qualifying Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #55 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Honda Indy 300 - Qualifying Notes/Quotes - Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001 Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia - 2.795-Mile Temporary Street Course Round 20 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx Champ ... Continue reading
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