Wednesday, November 28, 2001

Jiffy Lube Offers New Ways to Communicate With Your Car

MIAMI--Nov. 28, 2001-- With more travelers choosing to drive, Listening to what vehicles have to say can pay dividends down the road With more people choosing to drive to get to their destination, Jiffy Lube International, one of America's top franchises and most recognized names in the automotive care industry, is off ... Continue reading

Saab 9-3X 'Cross-Over Coupe' Concept

NORCROSS, Ga., Nov. 28 -- Saab will make history-twice, when the company unveils its second innovative concept vehicle in just four months at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January. Called the Saab 9-3X, the concept vehicle has been designed to set the pace for a new style of all-terrai ... Continue reading

Interstate Web Site Offers 'Every Battery For Every Need'

DALLAS--Nov. 28, 2001--Interstate Batteries, North America's No. 1 automotive replacement battery brand, today announced the launch of InterstateBatteries.com, a one-stop resource for batteries for nearly every application - from the smallest one-ounce hearing aid battery to the largest earth-moving tractor battery. In ... Continue reading

Competition Heats Up As NaviCom Selects Televoke for Automated Telematics Services

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--Nov. 28, 2001--NaviCom Inc. announced today that it has selected Televoke as the automated telematics service platform for its GPS Theft Prevention Vehicle System (GTVS). Televoke will provide NaviCom with theft notification, tracking, and control services, via the phone and Internet, for GTVS ... Continue reading

Toyota Continues Interest-Free Car Loans

TOKYO Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. , the world's third-largest carmaker, said on Wednesday it would extend its offer of interest-free loans for three models in the United States until January 2. Toyota had originally planned to end the financing campaign on November 30, but decided to extend it in line with ... Continue reading

Say It Aint So Joe - Isuzu Shares Now Below 100 Yen

TOKYO, Nov 28 Reuters reported that shares in Japan's Isuzu Motors Ltd closed under the symbolic 100 yen level for the first time on Wednesday on worries over whether its banks and main shareholder General Motors Corp would continue their support. The troubled truckmaker's stock closed down 3.96 percent or four yen at ... Continue reading

Bye Bye OPEC- Rotary Power Int to Develop A Hydrogen Fueled Rotary Engine Genset

WOOD-RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 28 -- Ron McKeown, President and CEO of Rotary Power International, Inc. (``RPI'') (OTC Bulletin Board: RPIN - news) announced today that RPI is planning to proceed with the development of a hydrogen fueled rotary engine generator set. RPI is considered the world leader in the development of larg ... Continue reading

KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio (Radio Show)

KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio Show ... Continue reading

Infiniti Reveals Illustrations of FX45 SUV Concept

Part sports car, part SUV, all exhilaration, the second generation Infiniti FX45 Concept continues the original's "Bionic Cheetah" theme, combining sports car performance with SUV utility and an advanced all-wheel system. The aggressive styling of the FX45 Concept, which makes its world debut at the North American Inte ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Internet Usage Among New-Vehicle Buyers Continues to Increase

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--Nov. 26, 2001--Sixty-two percent of all new-vehicle buyers are turning to the Internet for automotive information while shopping for their vehicle. Most of these shoppers go online for automotive information before they begin visiting dealers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 New Au ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Company to Offer Light and Medium Duty Commercial Trucks In the United States

Bering Truck Dealers Will Have Opportunity to Become Hyundai Commercial Vehicle Dealers SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 27 -- Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) announced today that it plans to distribute its commercial vehicle products in the United States. Initially, HMC will offer a compact range of light and medium Class 4 and C ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Joins Other EU Car Guys And Cuts Output

FRANKFURT Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG on Tuesday became the latest automaker to cut production amid further worries about the effects of weakening economic conditions on auto demand. DaimlerChrysler plans to cut production at its truck plant near Karlsruhe from the start of 2002, said a representative of t ... Continue reading

Sun unveils new systems for interactive TV market

LOS ANGELES, Nov 27 Reuters reported that Sun Microsystems on Tuesday unveiled a new line of computer products aimed at cable television and interactive TV providers which are looking to build and deploy interactive services and video on demand. The line, called the Sun Media Appliance Platform, consists of a set of th ... Continue reading

GE, Honeywell Criticize EU Rejection

BRUSSELS, Belgium AP reported that appeals filed by General Electric Co. and Honeywell International Inc. against the European Union's rejection of their planned merger argue that the decision was based on factual errors, faulty reasoning and shaky economic analysis. The appeals filed Sept. 12 ask the Court of First In ... Continue reading

Kmart (Too Busy To Take Meetings) Reports $224 Million 3Q Loss

DETROIT AP reported that Kmart Corp.'s third-quarter loss tripled, but the discount retailer still beat Wall Street's expectations. The company said Tuesday it lost $224 million, or 45 cents per share, in the three months ending Oct. 31, compared with a loss of $67 million, or 14 cents a share, in the year-ago period. ... Continue reading

Another shareholder lawsuit filed against StarMedia

NEW YORK, Nov 27 Reuters reported that law firm Wechsler Harwood Halebian & Feffer Llp on Tuesday said it launched a shareholder class action lawsuit against StarMedia Network Inc. , the seventh such lawsuit announced against the troubled Internet media company this month. Wechsler Harwood, filing in U.S. District Cour ... Continue reading

ExxxcitesAtHome could cease service on Nov. 30-Buh Bye

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 27 (Reuters) - High speed Internet access provider ExciteAtHome Corp. (OTC BB:ATHMQ.OB - news), a former high flyer that fell on hard times in the dot-com meltdown, said on Tuesday that service could cease for its 4.1 million U.S. subscribers on Nov. 30 if it fails to reach new agreements wit ... Continue reading

Budd Canada ends year in red, forecasts 2002 loss

TORONTO, Nov 27 Reuters reports that automobile chassis maker Budd Canada Inc. (Toronto:BUD.TO - news) which has been plagued by manufacturing problems, said on Tuesday it ended its 2001 fiscal year with a loss and warned of another loss next year. The company did not disclose its fourth-quarter net results, but for th ... Continue reading

Honda Express Licenses SynQuest Supply Chain Planning Software

ATLANTA & EAST LIBERTY, Ohio--Nov. 27, 2001-- One World Logistics of America, a Subsidiary of Honda Express, Selects SynQuest Solutions to Reduce Inbound and Outbound Logistics Costs While Optimizing Service SynQuest, Inc. and Honda Express, Co., LTD today announced that One World Logistics of America, a logistics subs ... Continue reading

Gobble Gobble USAC RESULTS AND POINTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 26, 2001 Contact: DICK JORDAN USAC STEELE TAKES 61ST "TURKEY NIGHT GRAND PRIX" EBBERTS WESTERN TITLIST AS RAIN FORCES LAS VEGAS CANCELLATION Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla. and Danny Ebberts of Canyon Lake, Calif. shared the spotlight as the WorldCom National and Western Midget Car series conc ... Continue reading

ADP to Acquire AutoVista Business from ComputerLogic

SAN RAMON, Calif.--Nov. 27, 2001--ADP(R) Claims Services Group today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of ComputerLogic's(R) AutoVista(TM) claims line of business. The AutoVista assets will be combined with ADP's Claims Gateway(TM) to provide a broad technol ... Continue reading

Environmental Solutions Worldwide Receives Order From Nissho Iwai

MARKHAM, Ontario--Nov. 27, 2001--Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW), a company that develops, manufactures, and sells environmental technologies, today announced that the Company received its first order for catalytic converters from Nissho Iwai Canada for the Mexican market. All certification t ... Continue reading

Ballard Acquires: From Ford XCELLSIS Fuel Cell Engines; DC Ecostar Electric Drive Systems

VANCOUVER, B.C.--Nov. 27, 2001--Ballard Power Systems , announced today its shareholders have approved the acquisition of the interests of DaimlerChrysler and Ford in XCELLSIS and Ecostar Electric Drive Systems, to become the world leading supplier of complete vehicular fuel cell engines and to offer an expanded range ... Continue reading

Audi Sponsors the Gourmet Weekend, December 1-2 in Napa, Ca.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 27 -- Audi of America, Inc. is proud to announce its role as a presenting sponsor of the Gourmet Experience Weekend at Copia in Napa, California this weekend, December 1-2, 2001. This unique inaugural event features a weekend of parties, music, expert panel discussions, and live demonstrations ... Continue reading

Hans-Georg Harter Named ZF Sachs Group Executive

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, Nov. 27 -- Effective January 1, 2002, Hans-Georg Harter will take over as Group Executive of ZF Sachs AG in Schweinfurt, Germany. ZF Sachs AG is a wholly-owned division of international automotive industry supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Harter is a member of the Board of Management ZF Group a ... Continue reading

Durakon Names Edward Gniewek as President and CEO- Congrats

LAPEER, Mich., Nov. 27 -- Durakon Industries, a leading manufacturer of cargo management, accessories and systems to the light truck market, today announced the appointment of Edward Gniewek as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He also will become a member of the company's Board of Directors ... Continue reading

Patricia Mills Named Asst General Counsel for CART

DETROIT, Nov. 27 -- Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. announced today that Patricia Mills will join the organization on Thursday, November 29 in the newly-created position of Assistant General Counsel. Mills will report to Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer Deborah Schneider. Mills comes to CART with several ... Continue reading

Wix Named Parts Depot Vendor of the Year

GASTONIA, N.C., Nov. 27 -- Wix Filtration Products, a part of Dana Corporation's Automotive Aftermarket Group , has received the prestigious 2001 Vendor of the Year award from Parts Depot Company. A leading manufacturer and distributor of filtration products, Wix also earned Parts Depot's top vendor award in 2000. Part ... Continue reading

Detroit 300 Gala Be There Or Be Square December 15, 2001

DETROIT, Nov. 27 -- Detroit 300 will salute Detroit's 300th year with style at the Detroit 300 Gala, presented by General Motors Corporation. The black tie affair, hosted by Mayor Dennis Archer, Edsel Ford II and GM's President and CEO, G. Richard Wagoner, Jr., will take place on Saturday, December 15, 2001 from 6:30 - ... Continue reading

NO MORE EXCUSES - St. Joseph's Hospital to Give Car Seats to Families in Need

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 27 -- DaimlerChrysler Corporation reinforced its commitment to safety today by awarding 500 child safety seats to St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. The gift was part of an ongoing minority safety initiative of the Corporation's Fit for a Kid program, a free car seat inspection service ... Continue reading

NCLR Announces Major Allstate Partnership- Bravo

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), today announced a major new partnership with Allstate Insurance Company. As part of the partnership agreement, Allstate will invest $2.5 million in the Raza Development Fund (RDF), the nation's largest Hispanic Community Development Financial Institution (C ... Continue reading

4.7-Liter Grand Cherokee Takes Four Wheeler Magazine's Top Honor

TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- Dana Corporation congratulates the Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler AG on being named Four Wheeler magazine's ``Four Wheeler of the Year'' for its 2002 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (4.7-liter High-Output V8 engine), which features Dana's patented Hydra-Lok(TM) speed-sensing limited slip differential ... Continue reading