2003 Chevrolet Express - GMC Savana Pricing
FOR RELEASE: May 28, 2002 DETROIT - General Motors announced pricing for the all-new 2003 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana will start at $22,550 for the base two-wheel-drive ½ ton cargo model. The destination charge is $715.00. "We were able to essentially hold the line on pricing on many of our models, yet introduce ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Introduces Advanced Dealer Education Program
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 28-- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has completed the first of three sessions for an innovative dealer education program. Conducted May 21 through May 23, the first session of the Cooper Advanced Management Program (CAMP) was launched with 20 tire dealers participating. The only program of its kind in ... Continue reading
''World First'' for Valeo's Double Xenon Lighting Technology for New Volkswagen Phaeton
PARIS--May 28, 2002--Valeo (Paris: FR; OTC: VLEEY) today announced that the Volkswagen Group has selected it to supply a stylish and powerful headlamp system, called "Double Xenon", for the new Phaeton luxury saloon launched at the recent Geneva Motor Show. Commenting on the premiere, Thierry Morin, Chairman of Valeo's ... Continue reading
New Report Analyzes Growing Telematics Market, Including GPS, E911, & Digital Radio
TEMPE, Ariz.--May 28, 2002--Forward Concepts has announced the publication of its newest market research report, "Telematics: A Market Study of In-Vehicle Communications, Navigation, and Digital Radio." The report details the North American market opportunities for both equipment and integrated circuits in the hottest ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches ``El Viaje De Tu Vida'' No...That Is Not A New Model
MIAMI--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--May 28, 2002-- Tour Will Visit New York, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, Las Vegas and Los Angeles and Will be Featured on the Telemundo Network Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) today announced the launch of their nationwide "El Viaje de Tu Vida" (The Journey of Your Life) promotional tour exclusively with ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 28 -- It's a spy shot fiesta this week at TheCarConnection.com . Honda has its seventh-generation Accord scheduled for launch later this year. But why wait? You can get a first good look at this sleek new sedan -- only on TCC. And there's more from TCC's spy photographers. They've captured the all- new BMW ... Continue reading
Binswanger/CBB Arranges Sale of Navistar Manufacturing Plant in Urbana, Ohio
PHILADELPHIA--May 28, 2002--On behalf of the seller, Muzzy Road Property, Inc., Binswanger/CBB recently negotiated the sale of a 134,735 square foot building on 53 acres in Urbana, Ohio. The property is located at 1570 Muzzy Road. Sale price was $1.2 million. Navistar International formerly occupied the property, opera ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--May 28, 2002--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (OTCBB:CYCY), the recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), announced today that the Company has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Weekend Warrior, Inc. The purc ... Continue reading
Eaton Corporation To Sell Navy Controls Business Unit to DRS Technologies
CLEVELAND--May 28, 2002--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today said it has signed a definitive agreement with DRS Technologies, Inc. to sell its Navy Controls business to DRS for $92.2 million cash. The two companies expect the transaction to close by June 30, 2002. Navy Controls, which manufactur ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Opens 29th New Jersey Store; Watchung Supercenter Features 10 Service Bays
PHILADELPHIA--May 28, 2002--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full service automotive aftermarket chain, announced the opening of its 29th store in New Jersey. The Supercenter is located on Route 22 in central New Jersey along with other national retailers, including Home Depot and Target. The Sup ... Continue reading
SMSC Announces Earnings Conference Call; Monday, June 17, 2002 at 8:30 A.M. ET, 7:30 A.M. CT
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--May 28, 2002--Standard Microsystems Corporation will hold a conference call to discuss fiscal first quarter 2003 results on Monday, June 17, 2002 at 8:30 A.M. ET (7:30 A.M. CT). This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at SMSC's web site at www.smsc.com. The webcast is also being distribu ... Continue reading
LONDON--May 28, 2002--Tomkins PLC announces that David Snowdon, who has been a director and the Chief Operating Officer of Tomkins PLC since 1996, is to leave the Board and the Company on June 30, 2002. Jim Nicol, Chief Executive Officer of Tomkins PLC, commented: "I would like to thank David for his major contribution ... Continue reading
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla.--May 28, 2002--Automax Group Inc. (formerly Pink Sheets:AMXX) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Carefree Lifestyles Inc., a Florida corporation. In connection with the acquisition, effective at the open of trading today, the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of ... Continue reading
SmarTire Unveils Innovative Tire Monitoring System for Motorcycles
RICHMOND, British Columbia--May 28, 2002-- SmarTire Systems Inc. , a leading developer of tire pressure and temperature monitoring technology, is showcasing a tire monitoring system for motorcycles at Reifen 2002 this week in Essen, Germany. This new product, demonstrated on a BMW 1150R with Pirelli tires, was unveiled ... Continue reading
Automotive Women's Alliance Announces Their Executive Advisory Council
DETROIT--May 28, 2002--The AWA Executive Advisory Council is made up of senior level executives in the automotive and affiliated industries. This Executive Advisory Council will offer guidance, strategic information in terms of AWA direction, act as mentors to AWA's membership and enhance relationships through professi ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Survey Shows Positive Economic Outlook Among Auto Retailers
DAYTON, Ohio (May 28, 2002)—Nearly two-thirds of the automotive retailers in the United States and Canada expect their revenues to increase this year—on average by about 15 percent—according to a survey conducted on behalf of The Reynolds and Reynolds Company . The survey was conducted in April among ... Continue reading
E3 2002 Racing Sim Announcements Recap
May 26, 2002 By: Nick Steinhauer Come on in and review the biggest week of racing news EVER! The Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3) took place this past week in California. Every developer known to exist had some booth set up showing off their latest games. Of course there was a blue million racing titles there and we ... Continue reading
PROTOTYPE FORD TELEMATICS TERMINAL AIDS URBAN MOBILITY OF THE FUTURE
AACHEN/COLOGNE/BERLIN, 28th May 2002 –Ford's Research Centre in Aachen (FFA) today unveiled a prototype navigation and telematics terminal capable of providing motorists with comprehensive traffic information and significantly aiding urban mobility. This information is not only available to motorists, it can also ... Continue reading
JAGUAR RACING TO TEST COURTNEY AND LOTTERER ALONGSIDE RENAULT F1 TEAM'S FERNANDO ALONSO
27 May 2002 (Ford Corporate) - Jaguar Racing will this week conduct a test programme at Silverstone (UK) with its young test drivers James Courtney and Andre Lotterer. The three-day test takes place from Tuesday 28th - Thursday 30th May. At Jaguar Racing's request, Renault F1 has approved the participation of its offic ... Continue reading
DEARBORN AUTO COMPANY NAMES NEW DESIGN CHIEF TO OVERSEE LUXURY BRANDS
Peter Horbury has been named the Premier Automotive Group’s executive director of Design, responsible for overseeing future product design strategy and design processes for Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo. His appointment is effective immediately. Horbury will report to Richard Parry-Jones, Ford Motor ... Continue reading
AutoZone net up 61 pct as aging cars need work
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 21 Reuters reported that AutoZone Inc., the largest U.S. auto parts retailer, on Tuesday said its quarterly earnings rose 61 percent, sharply exceeding expectations, fueled by an increase in older cars on the road needing new parts. AutoZone, which sells automotive and light truck parts and accessor ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Names Deloitte & Touche as Independent Auditor
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--May 21, 2002--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors, upon recommendation of its Audit Committee, appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP as DURA's independent auditors for 2002 to replace Arthur Andersen LLP ("Arthur Andersen"). Arthur Andersen has provided high quali ... Continue reading
Dyna Group Announces Record Revenues and Earnings 1st Quarter 2002
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas--May 21, 2002--Dyna Group International (OTCBB:DGIX) (DGIX) announced today record earnings for the first quarter 2002. -------------------------- First quarter ended March 31 -------------------------- 2002 2001 ---------------------- ---------- ---------- Revenues 3,084,021 2,755,803 ------------ ... Continue reading
SME Honors Eight Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers
DEARBORN, Mich., May 21 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the world's leading professional society supporting manufacturing education, announced today it awarded eight Serope Kalpakjian Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Awards. The SME Outstanding Manufacturing Engineer award, established in 1979, ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Announces $1.75 Billion Securitization Transaction
IRVINE, Calif.--May 21, 2002--WFS Financial Inc today announced the pricing of a $1.75 billion offering of automobile receivable asset-backed securities. The offering was lead managed by Deutsche Bank Securities and co-managed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Credit Suisse First Boston, and Salomon Smith Barney. This ... Continue reading
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 14th Annual O¹Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals Heartland Park Topeka Topeka, Kan. Notes & Quotes WEEKEND TELEVISION: (ALL TIMES EASTERN) QUALIFYING: Sat., May 25; 8-10 p.m.; ESPN FINAL ROUND: Sun., May 26; 8:30 10:30 p.m.; ESPN REPEAT: Fri., May 31; 4-6 a.m.; ESPN2 Wils ... Continue reading
Impark Lease Coverage Data For 1st Quarter 2002
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 24, 2002--Imperial Parking Corporation ("Impark") (AMEX: IPK) provided details today regarding its lease coverage in the first quarter of 2002. This information was provided as supplemental data in Impark's first quarter teleconference call, held on May 16, 2002. Much of Impark's U.S. e ... Continue reading
Mack Trucks, Inc. Rolls Out School Tour This Spring
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., May 24 -- Mack Trucks, Inc. is rolling out a pilot outreach program for high school freshman and sophomores, using its experience as one of America's largest truck manufacturers to illustrate the wide range of job opportunities in technical and industrial fields. The Mack School Tour will feature a ... Continue reading
Reichhold Names New Plant Manager at Pensacola Facility
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--May 24, 2002-- Reichhold named Hersch Craven as plant manager of its Pensacola facility in Pensacola, Florida. Craven reports to Hocutt Phillips, vice president of global operations for Reichhold's Coating and Performance Resins business. Craven is accountable for directing the manufacturi ... Continue reading
DYER INHERITS WIN AT INDIANAPOLIS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DYER INHERITS WIN AT INDIANAPOLIS INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (May 25, 2002) –Tom Dyer, of San Rafael, Calif., won Round Five of the 2002 Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Completing the top-three was JW Urlin, of London, Ont., Can. and Sean McIntosh, of Coquitlam, B.C., ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Saturday from Maple Grove Rac eway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2002 KOSKY AND NEWBERRY TOP QUALIFIERS AT MAPLE GROVE Reading, Pa. - Mike Kosky and Bob Newberry are leading the fields in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Coca Cola NHRA Lucas Oil Dra ... Continue reading
----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Southers To: Tim Southers Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 11:19 PM Subject: Lakeland Fact Sheet 2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series race Facts WHAT: Jackaroo Sauces 250 presented by Discount Auto Parts USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #11 of 32 (Southern Division Race #7) WHERE: USA Interna ... Continue reading
----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Southers To: Tim Southers Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 11:22 PM Subject: USAR Lakeland Fact Sheet 2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series race Facts WHAT: Hooters ProCup 250 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #12 of 32 (Northern Division Race #5) WHERE: Holland International Speedway - Holland ... Continue reading
----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Southers To: Tim Southers Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 11:37 PM Subject: USAR Signs New Sponsor For Immediate Release: Timmy Hutson USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Buffalo Nickel Picks Up Southern Pole Award! Fayetteville, GA (May 22, 2002) ... Continue reading
IRWINDALE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND RACE REPORT may 25 (TIM KENNEDY REPORTING)
IRWINDALE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND RACE REPORT SATURDAY - MAY 25, 2002 By TIM KENNEDY Fastest qualifier #12 Rip Michels started sixth and led all but the first seven laps of a 75-lap NASCAR Jani-King Super Late Model feature Saturday before 5,920 cheering spectators at Irwindale Speedway. Michels, the track Grand American ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Gill, Ross Look to Continue Streaks This Weekend Ritch to Pull Double Duty This Weekend Fayetteville, GA (May 27, 2002) - As the middle third of the 2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series schedule begins this weekend the popular tour ... Continue reading
STEVE KINSER & DENNY SOLITS CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY IN VICTORY LANE May 27, 2002 WEST LEBANON, NY - The Pennzoil World of Outlaws made their annual Memorial Day visit to Lebanon Valley on Monday night. A sellout crowd saw "The King of the Outlaws", Steve Kinser take the victory in the 25-lap Outlaw feature. It was Kinse ... Continue reading
EXIDE / Vanderwyst CASCAR - Peterborough Report
Vanderwyst Motorsports / EXIDE Racing For immediate release: May 27, 2002 Vanderwyst 17th after cut tire ends hopes for victory PETERBOROUGH, ON - Pete Vanderwyst's Exide Batteries Pontiac was one of the best cars in the field at Peterborough Speedway, on Sunday afternoon. After qualifying and the race were rained out, ... Continue reading
ARCA Truck Illiana release, results, points
ILLIANA FALLS TO “THE MIGHTY GUINN” by Wendy Wellman - Schererville, IN (5-26-02) Erie, Michigan driver Chad Guinn grabbed career win number 11 in the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series event on Sunday night at Illiana Motor Speedway. Nearly losing the lead on the very last lap, Guinn surged forward just in ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--May 28, 2002--AltaVista Software, a division of AltaVista Company, a majority-owned operating company of CMGI, Inc. , today announced that its search and retrieval technology has been selected by Covisint, the e-business exchange for the automotive industry, to drive efficient content search and retr ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--May 28, 2002--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). It would be an understatement to say that the state of Mississippi is delighted with the presence of Nissan and its suppliers in the state. To date, at least ten Tier I suppliers have located manufacturing ... Continue reading
Nippon Express Selects Tecnomatix eMPower to Enhance Its Operations Processes
NASHUA, N.H. & TOKYO--May 28, 2002-- Industry-Leading Japanese Transportation Company Deploying Tecnomatix Solutions to Enhance Warehouse Operations Efficiency Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. , the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) software solutions, today announced that Nippon Express of Japan -- ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 28, 2002 Consumer lender to offer credit card to Corvette car owners and enthusiasts as part of 50th anniversary celebration Prospect Heights, IL - Household International , the $112 billion (managed assets) consumer lender, today announced that its credit card services division will extend its relatio ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Recruits Ford Japan Head Eiji Iwankuni Into Board of Directors
TOKYO AP reported that Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. which has been struggling to win back sales under a partnership with DaimlerChrysler AG of Germany, has recruited the head of Ford Japan, Eiji Iwakuni, as a board member. Iwakuni's addition to the board marks the first time in Mitsubishi's 30-year history that it h ... Continue reading
Street Dreams 2 Plans to Revolutionize Motor City's Auto Show Circuit
DETROIT, May 28 -- Street Dreams 2, the largest indoor sport compact and lowrider event in the Detroit/Windsor area, takes place noon to midnight on June 1 at Cobo Center. The 400,000 square-foot show features a 67-category competition of automotive excellence, where 170+ trophies and $25,000 in cash and prizes will be ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Calif., May 28 -- Zandiant Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has been selected to supply telematics systems for eMotion Mobility's innovative car-sharing program. Zandiant's advanced telematics systems will be incorporated into eMotion's zero-emission electric vehicles based on the MCC smart City- ... Continue reading
A Forbes Rant - Is There Too Much Car Gadgetry?
By Jerry Flint NEW YORK - A few weeks ago I was test-driving Mercedes vehicles. I put a few hundred miles over a weekend into the Mercedes G Class, the $75,000 civilian version of a military four-wheeler, formerly sold here as the Gelaendewagen (overland vehicle). Another weekend I put a few hundred miles into an E Cla ... Continue reading
VIA Names ABOVE ALL, Inc. Agency of Record
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., May 28 -- VIA Information Tools, Inc. announced it has selected ABOVE ALL, Inc. as its agency of record for all of its marketing communications needs. ABOVE ALL was chosen because of its unique approach to integrated marketing communications - focusing on accountability, measurement and ROI. The comp ... Continue reading
VirTra Systems to Sell Simulators to Racing Visions
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 28 VirTra Systems, Inc. today announced that it has contracted to be the exclusive supplier of racing simulator amusement game systems to Racing Visions Corporation of Scottsdale, Arizona. Under the contract, VirTra Systems will design and manufacture driving simulation systems for Racing Visions, ... Continue reading
BMW Confirms New 7-Series Car Recalls; 2 Possible Defects
FRANKFURT -Dow Jones reported that BMW confirmed Tuesday that it's recalling thousands of its new 7-Series cars to check for two possible defects. News of the recall was reported earlier in German magazine Focus Money. One potential problem, which may affect 8,000 cars made between September and December 2001 , is with ... Continue reading
Toyota Sends 50 U.S. High School Teachers on a Trip-of-a-Lifetime
TORRANCE, Calif., May 28 -- This June, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. is taking 50 of the country's finest high school teachers on an all-expenses-paid educational study program to Japan as part of the Toyota International Teacher Program. Don't mistake the trip for summer vacation or a professional boondoggle; ... Continue reading
Battered Fiat wins support from banks-sources
TURIN, May 27 Reuters reported that struggling Italian carmaker Fiat has clinched an agreement with creditor banks for much-needed capital as it tries to tackle growing debts and rising losses, sources said on Monday. The sources said they "would not deny" a deal had been reached, adding it would not include any undert ... Continue reading
GM to Sell Rebadged Daewoo's in US Market
Automotive News reported that General Motors notified a Florida administrator last week that it expects to sell rebadged Daewoo vehicles in the United States. That disclosure shows how GM will compete at the low end of the U.S. market. But 23 Daewoo dealers in Florida say it lends weight to their legal argument against ... Continue reading
Jaguar X-type fares worst in low-speed crash tests of midsized cars
May 28, 2002 DETROIT AP is reporting that bumpers on five of nine midsize sedans performed poorly, and the Jaguar X-type performed the worst in 5 mph crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the organization said Friday. In four crash tests the 2002 Jaguar X-type sustained a total of $6,770 ... Continue reading
Porsche Cayenne Top Speed 165 MPH
May 28, 2002 BLOOMBERG NEWS has reported that Porsche AG said its first sport-utility vehicle will have a top speed of 165 miles per hour and a suspension that changes height based on terrain and speed. The Cayenne goes on sale this year in an "S" version with a 4.5-liter, 340-horsepower engine and a turbo version with ... Continue reading
Bridgestone/Firestone looking for new HQ, could leave Nashville
May 28, 2002 The AP is reporting that ten years after moving its headquarters from Ohio to Nashville, Bridgestone/Firestone is planning another move, and the search for new office space could take the tire maker out of the city or to another state altogether. Bridgestone/Firestone Americas Holding Inc. wants to house i ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release: Timmy Hutson USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Buffalo Nickel Picks Up Southern Pole Award! Fayetteville, GA (May 22, 2002) - Buffalo Nickel Buffalo Burgers, which will be featured as a specialty item on the new Hooters Restaurants 'baseball' menu, announce ... Continue reading
USAR Holland Int. Speedway Fact Sheet
2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series race Facts WHAT: Hooters ProCup 250 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #12 of 32 (Northern Division Race #5) WHERE: Holland International Speedway - Holland, NY .375 Mile High-Banked Oval WHEN: Saturday, June 1, 2002 DISTANCE: 150 Laps/56.25 Miles POSTED AWARDS: $85,650 STARTING FIELD: 32 c ... Continue reading
Dodge NASCAR Winston Cup advance for Dover
<<ole0.bmp>> <<ole1.bmp>> Monday, May 27, 2002 Ray Cooper Dodge notes and quotes. Golin/Harris International MBNA Platinum 400 Advance 803-466-9085 Dover Downs International Speedway ANDY GRAVES (Team Manager Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Dodge Intrepid R/Ts with drivers Sterling Marlin and Jimmy Spencer) NOTE ... Continue reading
NHRA: Victory invigorates Russell and Team Amato
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Victory invigorates Russell and Team Amato CHICAGO (May 27) -- Fresh off a surprising but dominating final-round victory over Top Fuel points leader Larry Dixon in Topeka, Kan., reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Darrell Russell arrives at Route 66 Raceway for thi ... Continue reading
CASCAR - Peterborough Wrap & Points
CASCAR Super Series For immediate release / May 27, 2002 Kennington leads Super Series points after two events LONDON, ON - DJ Kennington's victory at Peterborough Speedway on Sunday afternoon was worth more to him than just a trip to victory lane. With his win in the Logel's Auto Parts 200, the Castrol Intrepid driver ... Continue reading
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