ArvinMeritor Sends Letter to Dana's Independent Committee
TROY, Mich., July 28 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today sent the following letter to the members of the Committee of Independent Directors of Dana Corporation : (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) July 28, 2003 Mr. Glen H. Hiner Mr. Benjamin F. Bailar Mr. A. Charles Baillie Mr. Edmund M. Carpenter ... Continue reading
JERSEY CITY, N.J.--July 28, 2003--Bel Fuse Inc. today announced preliminary unaudited results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003. Net income for the second quarter more than doubled to $2,757,000, or $0.25 per diluted share, from $1,293,000, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2 ... Continue reading
AURORA, Ill. & CHICAGO--July 28, 2003--In BW5595 issued July 21, 2003 (IL-SPSS/ACTIVE-WEB) Active Web Services and SPSS Inc. Partner to Provide Solutions to Limit Exposure, Improve Processes Through Intelligent Warranty and Claims Management, sixth graph, last sentence should read xxx said Patrick Dauga, senior vice pr ... Continue reading
Flow International to Webcast Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Year-End 2003 Results Conference Call
KENT, Wash., July 28 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet technology equipment used for cutting, cleaning (surface preparation) and food safety applications, will host a conference call today, July 28, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m ... Continue reading
Hales Corners Full Results, Friday July 25
Jason Zdroik Sweeps Mod Special at Hales Corners By John Shea Franklin, Wis., July 25--Jason Zdroik swept the special Pro-Star modified program that was held Friday night at the Hales Corners Speedway. The event ran alongside the popular annual BMARA Milwaukee Cup Midget Classic. Mike Watson paced the opening lap of th ... Continue reading
Franklin, Wis., July 27 UMP Late Model Name Car # 07-26-YTD 1 Scheffler, Russ 74 5895 2 Specht, Scott 99 5540 3 Sievert, Bret 5 5445 4 Scheffler, Rick 15 5105 5 Carlson, Chris C-12 3995 6 Watson, Jim W-1 3760 7 Sorce, Dan 14 3720 8 Scheffler, George 10-S 3275 9 Rezutek, Bill 8-R 3100 10 Letizia, Turk D-1 2480 11 Stroik ... Continue reading
Hales Corners Speedway, Saturday July 26
Scheffler Doubles-Up On LM Feature Wins at Hales Corners By John Shea Franklin, Wis., July 26--Nine-time track champion Russ Scheffler won the twin 30-lap UMP late model features which headlined the racing program Saturday at the Hales Corners Speedway on Behling Racing Equipment - Butler night. The first feature was a ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, July 28 -- Hawk Corporation announced today net income of $.05 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2003, versus $.02 per diluted share in the comparable prior year period. The Company also reported that net sales for the second quarter of 2003 increased by 11 percent to $55.9 million from $50.3 milli ... Continue reading
Mirenco Announces Hiring of Sales Director
RADCLIFFE, Iowa--July 28, 2003--Mirenco, Inc., (OTCBB:MREO) is pleased to announce the hiring of Vice President - Director of Sales Don Lutz. "The hiring of Mr. Lutz demonstrates our commitment to improving Mirenco's sales and marketing efforts throughout North America," said Dwayne Fosseen, Mirenco's chairman and chie ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--July 28, 2003-- 10 Million People to Receive Free Medicines in One Day In a massive effort to eliminate a disfiguring disease, the Sri Lanka Ministry of Health is distributing free preventative medicines to nearly 10 million people in a single day. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newst ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Renews Contract with NewSouth Communications
NewSouth Now Largest Provider of Local Telephone Service to Sonic Automotive Serving 45 Dealerships Across the Southeast CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 28 -- NewSouth Communications, a leading Internet and voice services company, today announced the renewal of telecommunications services for Sonic Automotive . Two years ago, So ... Continue reading
Third Annual 'Dukesfest' Coming to Cooter's Place in Sperryville, Virginia
'Dukes of Hazzard' 25th Anniversary Celebration Stars and Stuntmen to Headline Event Dukes Stuntdrivers to Perform Car Stunts SPERRYVILLE, Va., July 28 -- This year's Dukesfest, the annual gathering of "Dukes of Hazzard" fans in Sperryville, VA will celebrate the show's 25th Anniversary at "Cooter's Place" on Saturday, ... Continue reading
Wagon Engineering Receiving Q1 Award
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--July 28, 2003--Wagon Engineering Inc -- leading global automotive design and build suppliers will be officially presented with Ford Motor Company's Q1 Certification Award on July 31, 2003. Sylvia Ball-Flood, Ford Purchasing Manager, and Phil Fizzell, Ford Purchasing Specialist, are scheduled to prese ... Continue reading
ASC Names Yost as Marketing and Communications Director
SOUTHGATE, Mich., July 28 -- ASC Incorporated, a full-service specialty-vehicle development partner for automotive manufacturers, today announced the appointment of Timothy L. Yost as director of marketing and communications. In this role, Yost will be responsible for all of ASC's marketing communications, public relat ... Continue reading
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, Brickyard 400 Advance
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, Brickyard 400 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Brickyard 400 (race 21 of 36) TRACK: Indianapolis Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Saturday, August 2, 10:05 a.m. ET RACE: Sunday, August 3, 1:30 p.m. ET BROADCAST: NBC television and IMS radio TARGET TEAM FACTS: -Chassis: Team Target will race cha ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Interview with Mario Theissen
Munich, 28 July 2003 Interview with BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen before the German Grand Prix ?: Mario Theissen, do you regret the lack of opportunity to test due to the ban until the Hungarian Grand Prix? BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen: "No, we certainly aren¹t twiddling our thumbs. We haven¹t put ... Continue reading
Ziebart Introduces Superior Vehicle Appearance Products, Services to Monroe
MONROE, Mich., July 28 -- Ziebart, an automotive retailer focused on enhancing and maintaining vehicle appearance, opened the doors of its brand new Superstore today in Monroe, Mich. Out of the 500 Ziebart stores worldwide, the Monroe Superstore is only the third store of its kind, bringing a more extensive product and ... Continue reading
Continental Receives 2003 New Product Award for Electronic Brake System (EBS)
--- National Society of Professional Engineers Honors Safety System Produced at Morganton, N.C. Facility AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 28 -- As a testament to Continental's commitment to safety technology, the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) named the MK20e/MK25 series of Electronic Brake Systems (EBS) th ... Continue reading
ARCA Truck Result/release story, Dodge City KS
SPEAKMAN TAKES DODGE CITY ARCA TRUCKS DODGE CITY KS (7-26-03) It was a long haul from Ohio to Kansas and way too much work, but in the end it was well worth it for Jeff Speakman who out-performed a very stout field of ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series teams to win the inaugural Dodge City Days 100 Saturday at Dodge Cit ... Continue reading
Caterpillar, Blue Bird Unveil First School Bus Powered by ACERT(TM) Technology
FORT VALLEY, Ga., July 28 -- Caterpillar Inc. and Blue Bird Corporation, North America's leading manufacturer of school buses, today showcased Blue Bird's first school bus with Caterpillar's breakthrough ACERT(TM) technology. Caterpillar is currently the only engine manufacturer to offer both medium- and heavy-duty tru ... Continue reading
Honda Sweeps Podium at Washougal!
AMA/Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross Championship Round 8: Washougal, Washington July 27, 2003 Windham Takes Washougal The Washougal podium was inundated by Red Riders on Sunday when Kevin Windham, Ricky Carmichael and Mike LaRocco made the race for the 250 overall a Honda sweep. The event marked Windham's second consecutiv ... Continue reading
2003 Land Rover Discovery - Review
zzzzzz The introduction of the New 2003 Discovery to the North American press was a hands on affair. We, together with 50 of the top automotive journalists from across the US, Canada and Mexico flew to Albany New York where Bob Burns, Land Rover off road driving guru, handed each of us the keys to a 2003 Discovery, a r ... Continue reading
AIADA LAUNCHES TOWN HALL CONFERENCE SERIES
AIADA Dealer Dialogues to Connect International Automobile Dealers With National Opinion Leader - Steve Forbes Announced As Lead Speaker ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 25, 2003) - The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today announced the launch of its new Dealer Dialogue Series. A town hall-styled con ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX results/release, Pocono (7-25-03)
Mears dominates ARCA GIANT 200 at Pocono By Don Radebaugh - LONG POND PA (7-25-03) It came down to a two-lap shootout; but in the end, it really didn't matter - not for Casey Mears who did what he had done all day - dominate the ARCA RE/MAX Series competition Friday afternoon at Pocono Raceway. Mears, in Chip Ganassi's ... Continue reading
INTERMET Sells Non-Core Machining Unit
Move consistent with strategy of focusing on core products TROY, Mich., July 25 -- INTERMET Corporation , one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, today announced that it has closed on the sale of its Frisby P.M.C. machining plant to JJL Group, LLC, based in Illinois. Terms of the a ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Sonoma test day
solid start Orbit Racing took advantage of clear, warm weather conditions to work on car setup for Sunday's American Le Mans Series race at Infineon (Sears Point) Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. Leo Hindery and Peter Baron, who drive the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS, raced on the Sonoma track in 2002. Their teammate ... Continue reading
Latest Metrowerks OSEK/VDX OS Helps Automotive Developers Improve Vehicle Controls Applications
Robust OSEKturbo OS Includes Deterministic Scheduling, Offers Stable Platform For Building Automotive Applications AUSTIN, Texas, July 28 -- Metrowerks has added deterministic scheduling capabilities to one of the most robust OSEK operating systems available with the launch today of OSEKturbo(TM) OS Version 2.2. Develo ... Continue reading
Save the Date Reminder: October 1, 2003 - the French-American Chamber of Commerce 2003 Gala Dinner
DaimlerChrysler's Sidlik and Rhodia Engineering Plastics' Waldschmidt to accept honors DEARBORN, Mich., July 28 -- The French-American Chamber of Commerce 2003 Gala Dinner. WHAT: FACC Annual Gala Dinner The Michigan Chapter of the French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) assists in the promotion, development and impr ... Continue reading
Goodyear, AmeriQuest Join Forces to Deliver Added Benefits to FleetXchange Users
AKRON, Ohio--July 28, 2003--Goodyear, one of the nation's top suppliers of commercial truck tires, and AmeriQuest(R) Transportation and Logistics Resources Corp., a leading provider of services to the fleet management industry, have teamed up to bolster the product and service offering to the thousands of users of Flee ... Continue reading
Michigan Lottery's 'WINFALL Days of Thunder' Sweepstakes Takes Lottery Players By Storm!
LANSING, Mich., July 28 -- What's better than cruising down the highway in a red convertible on a beautiful Michigan summer day? Cruising down the highway on a beautiful Michigan summer day in the torch red convertible Ford Thunderbird you won in the Michigan Lottery's "WINFALL Days of Thunder" Sweepstakes! Michigan Lo ... Continue reading
Rudolph Huber to Head Alcoa Global Business Services Group
PITTSBURGH--July 28, 2003--Alcoa announced today that Rudolph (Rudi) P. Huber, 49, has been named to the newly created position of vice president Alcoa Global Business Services and Chief Information Officer. Mr. Huber has been a vice president of Alcoa and CIO since 2000. He will be responsible for leveraging the globa ... Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--July 28, 2003--SMaL Camera Technologies, the developer of electronic imaging solutions and the creator of the award-winning Ultra-Pocket(R) digital camera, today announced a $3.5 million design win with one of the world's top five automotive suppliers. The supplier company has selected SMaL's IM102 wi ... Continue reading
SmarTire Announces Two New Financings
Additional funding totaling $16.7M enables Company to pursue significant opportunities worldwide RICHMOND, BC, July 28 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (SMTR: OTCBB) announces that it has closed two financings representing $16.7 million. The financings include a $1.7 million debenture convertible into shares and warrants and a ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Sonoma race
Terry Borcheller had a frustrating return to Ferrari racing in the American Le Mans Series race at Infineon (Sears Point) Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. Borcheller is an instructor at the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Phoenix. He received his training as a Bondurant instructor at the 2.53-mile Somona road ... Continue reading
DALLAS, July 28 -- E-tickets aren't just for airlines anymore. Consumers who want to avoid lines will be able to purchase their lottery tickets with the touch of a screen. 7-Eleven, Inc. , the world's largest convenience retailer, and GTECH Corporation , the world's leading lottery-transaction processor, plan to make i ... Continue reading
ZAP 'Shifts Gears' with Manufacturing, Says CEO
SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 28 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) is "shifting gears" from being a manufacturer to becoming a marketing and distribution company for advanced transportation technologies, says CEO Steve Schneider. In an interview with www.WallStreetReporter.com last week, Schneider spoke ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, July 28 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, and WorldNow, the leading provider of Internet technology, revenue and content solutions for local broadcasters, today announce that they have partnered AutoTrader.com content with the WorldNow network of television web sites. AutoTrader.co ... Continue reading
Benson On NAASCAR Brickyard 400
Benson On Indy The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson’s favorite tracks. Benson led 70 laps in 1996 plus two more in 1997 and has three top-8 finishes in his eight races at Indy. Benson and his team tested at Indianapolis on July 14-16. Benson On Indy’s Importan ... Continue reading
ACS Wins BPO Contract With Florida's Department of Transportation
DALLAS, July 28 -- ACS , a premier provider of business process and information technology outsourcing solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a contract to operate the oversize/overweight permitting office for the State of Florida's Department of Transportation. The contract is valued at $4.7 million over ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide Forms Auto Forecasting Alliance With B&D Forecast GmbH
FRANKFURT, Germany, July 28 -- CSM Worldwide and B&D Forecast announce today that the companies have formed a strategic alliance to provide integrated vehicle sales and production forecasts and software solutions to customers in Europe and around the world. The two companies, while both providing forecast data and anal ... Continue reading
Goodyear Uses NetScout to Improve Cost-Efficiency and Tune Quality of Service Across Global Network
World's Largest Tire Company Uses nGenius to Make Strategic Improvements Across Network Spanning 28 Countries and 200 Locations WESTFORD, Mass., July 28 -- NetScout Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise-wide network performance management solutions, today announced that The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is ... Continue reading
Mercury General Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results
LOS ANGELES, July 28 -- Mercury General Corporation , a major California automobile insurer with operations in a number of other states, reported today that net income was $43.4 million, or $0.80 per share (diluted), in the second quarter 2003 compared with $1.3 million, or $0.02 per share (diluted), in the same period ... Continue reading
Stronghold Technologies Strengthens Management Team
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--July 28, 2003--Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq OTCBB:SGHT), the developer of DealerAdvance(TM), an enterprise software system leveraging wireless technologies for the automotive retail industry, today announced three executive level appointments in anticipation of the Company's growth. Mary W ... Continue reading
New Prism Vehicle Location Unit Transmits More Data Faster In a Wider Coverage Area
GARDEN GROVE, Calif.--July 28, 2003--Teletrac, Inc., the originator and leading provider of metro fleet location information systems, today announced an upgrade for FleetDirector, its main fleet tracking system, to run over General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) networks. The upgrade enables FleetDirector to provide more ... Continue reading
Prolong Super Lubricants Names New Sales & Marketing Management Team
IRVINE, Calif.--July 28, 2003--Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL), (http://www.prolong.com), a technology driven consumer products holding company and parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products, announced to ... Continue reading
FastenTech, Inc. Reports Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Results
MINNEAPOLIS, July 28 -- FastenTech, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered specialty fasteners and fastener systems and engineered components that provide critical applications to a broad range of end-markets, today announced its results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2003. Revenues for th ... Continue reading
Kaydon Corporation Reports Increased Second Quarter 2003 Results
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--July 28, 2003--Kaydon Corporation today reported net income for the second quarter 2003 of $8.3 million or $.29 per common share on a diluted basis, based on 28.9 million common shares outstanding. For the second quarter 2002 Kaydon reported net income of $2.4 million or $.08 per common share on a dil ... Continue reading
Profitable Performance by Safeco's Auto and Group Insurance Lines Drives 2nd Quarter Results
SEATTLE, July 28 -- Second-Quarter Highlights -- Posted net income of $111.9 million, or $0.81 per diluted share. -- Operating earnings* more than doubled despite significant customer claims for tornado and hailstorm damage. -- Auto insurance generated a $3.3 million underwriting profit. -- Group stop-loss medical insu ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: Spartan Motors, Inc. - 2003 2nd-Quarter Results
CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 28 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. announces the following webcast: What: Spartan Motors, Inc. - 2003 2nd-Quarter Results When: Thursday, July 31, 2003 @ 10:00 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz386525754gf12.ht ml or www.spartanmotors.com How: Live over the Internet -- Simply ... Continue reading
icarz Contract for CCITRIAD's AConneX License
NEWTON, N.J.--July 28, 2003--icarz, the leading software innovator in the automotive aftermarket, is pleased to announce the licensing of CCITRIAD's AConneX service. This service, in conjunction with the previously integrated CCITRIAD catalog and labor guide, will allow icarz's PartsWatch(R) system to deliver an unprec ... Continue reading
Wanna Go for a Ride? Dogs Hit the Road with Products from Best Friends
ROYAL OAK, Mich., July 28 -- It may be the dog days of summer, but now dogs can hit the road in comfort and cleanliness. Today, the Best Friends Company launches their unique automotive accessories for dogs, including the NeatSeat(TM) and NeatSleep(TM), available online at www.bestfriendscompany.com . U.S. pet ownershi ... Continue reading
NHRA Sunday: KJ Powers to the Semi-finals in Seattle
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Results KJ Powers to the Semi-finals in Seattle Event: 16th annual Carquest Nationals Location: Pacific Raceways Kent, Washington Day/Date: Sunday July 27, 2003 One of the hallmarks of Kurt Johnson's pursuit of the 2003 POWERad ... Continue reading
NHRA Sunday: Warren Johnson Posts Semi-Final Finish in Seattle
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Results Warren Johnson Posts Semi-Final Finish in Seattle Event: 16th annual Carquest Nationals Location: Pacific Raceways Kent, Washington Day/Date: Sunday July 27, 2003 After qualifying 12th for Sunday's final eliminations of ... Continue reading
Offering of Renault shares by the French State
Paris, France, July 28 -- JPMorgan launches a placement of 24.2 million shares of Renault, representing 8.5% of the capital, via an accelerated bookbuilding, on behalf of the French State. The offering size may be increased by another 2.4 million shares in the event the over-allotment option is exercised. Following the ... Continue reading
DriveTime Automotive Looks to Speed Critical Decision-Making with Informatica
Informatica Data Integration Platform Will Help Leading Pre-Owned Car Company Better Leverage Critical Business Information REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 28 -- Informatica Corporation , a leading provider of data integration and business intelligence software, today announced that DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc., the nat ... Continue reading
Solid Day for Coors Light team at Pocono
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 500-6068, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Solid Day for Coors Light team at Pocono LONG POND, Penn. (July 27, 2003) --- Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light team would love to race in the Pocono Mount ... Continue reading
GDX Automotive is awarded the door sealing system on the 2005 BMW 3 Series Coupe and Cabrio
Sacramento, California, July 28 -- GenCorp Inc. announced today that its GDX Automotive segment has been awarded the design and production of the door sealing system for the BMW 3 Series Coupe and Cabrio. GDX Automotive has a long-standing relationship with BMW. The award of this program represents approximately euro 7 ... Continue reading
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., July 28 -- Hemmings Motor News, Boyd Coddington Hot Rods & Collectibles, and Champion Motorsport have each retained the services of JMPR, Inc. for a series of public relations services. JMPR will assist Hemmings Motor News with the launch of its newest publication, Hemmings Muscle Machines, a ma ... Continue reading
Passenger Cars to Steer the Auto Industry on the Highway to Growth
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 28 -- The passenger car segment is witnessing high growth with a slew of new launches at varied price points. Small cars priced below $12,000 for the masses and luxury cars and sport utility vehicles targeted at wealthy individuals are attracting increasing demand. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/ ... Continue reading
chemistri Adds 'Top 50' Creative Talent to Lead Cadillac Creative Work
TROY, Mich., July 28 -- Rob Palmer has joined chemistri in Detroit as executive creative director on the agency's Cadillac account. Palmer is one of the most decorated creative directors in the business. For his culture-defining work on Nike, he was named one of the 50 Most Influential Men Under 37 in Details magazine' ... Continue reading
Delphi Delivers Comfort and Convenience Technologies For the All-New 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
TROY, Mich., July 28 -- Several Delphi Corp. technologies are helping bring comfort and convenience to drivers of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica sports touring vehicle. Delphi provides its heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls, power liftgate technology, modular door switches, and fuel modules for th ... Continue reading
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--July 28, 2003--puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc. (AMEX:PFT), the global bypass oil filtration system provider, announced today it has received confirmation of worldwide coverage on its patent for an all-in-one full flow/bypass oil filtration system. Long a leader in bypass oil filtration technology, ... Continue reading
Two-Win Weekend ends early for Team Target
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 500-6068, nhamilton@ganassi.com <<mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com>> For Immediate Release Two-Win Weekend ends early for Team Target LONG POND, Penn. (July 27, 2003) ---After a strong qualifying run and two ARCA wins earlier in the weekend, Team ... Continue reading
Motorola launches security measures to protect emergency services radio communications
Basingstoke, UK, July 28 -- - Police service of Northern Ireland first to benefit from trial of high-level TETRA Encryption Motorola, Inc. Commercial, Government and Industrial Solutions Sector (CGISS) today announced the introduction of a new range of security products for TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio) digital rad ... Continue reading
Ford of Europe Announce Launch of Global Beach Automotive Dealer Web Services
LONDON--July 28, 2003--Ford of Europe announced today that it is launching an all-new, standardised Dealer Web Service to provide a consistent user-experience and brand representation across Europe through a seamless online e-channel from manufacturer to dealer. Ford of Europe has selected the fully adaptive managed se ... Continue reading
TOKYO July 28, 2003; Japan Today reported that Nissan Motor Co, which belongs to the Renault group of France, is considering selling models in South Korea as early as next year, a Japanese business daily reported Monday. Since Renault Samsung Motors, a Renault subsidiary, already manufactures and markets compact and su ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor's Inventory Running Out
Seoul S.Korea July 27, 2003; Bae Keun-min writing for the Korea Times reported that Hyundai Motor is faced with a big sales problem after operations at its production lines were halted due to the protracted labor strike and summer vacation. A month-long strike at the nation¡¯s largest automaker has prevented Hyundai ... Continue reading
Japanese Car Scorecard -June 2003
TOKYO, July 28, 2003; Reuters reported that Japan's largest automaker, Toyota Motor Corp, said on Monday its global output rose 14.5 percent in June from a year earlier to 528,137 vehicles. Output at second-biggest Honda Motor Co grew 0.2 percent to 244,119 units, while third-ranked Nissan Motor Co produced 248,429 veh ... Continue reading
Nissan at Frankfurt means new models, new concepts and new ideas
www.aiutoindex.org CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM AUTOINDEX - CAR NUTS ONLY! Nissan will underline its leading role in Europe’s growing 4x4 market at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Among the star attractions will be a bold concept car, called Dunehawk, which hints at a future SUV direction for Nissan. Dune ... Continue reading
Daimler : Chrysler like Mercedes To Us
FRANKFURT, July 27, 2003; Reuters reported that German auto giant DaimlerChrysler AG remains committed to its ailing U.S. Chrysler unit and has no intention of selling it, a company board member told a German newspaper. "Chrysler belongs to us, just like Mercedes-Benz," DaimlerChrysler board member Ruediger Grube told ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor June Japan Auto Output +6.7%; Honda Down
TOKYO July 28, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday its domestic auto output in June increased on year for the first time in two months, helped by solid demand in the Japanese and export markets. Toyota's domestic auto production climbed 6.7% from a year earlier to 300,998 units in June, compare ... Continue reading
Cannon Cuts Great Light Against Force, but Loses in Seattle
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS Round 14 of 23 Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Date: July 25-27, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 CANNON CUTS GREAT LIGHT IN SEATTLE, LOSES CLOSE RACE TO JOHN FORCE KENT, Wash. (July 27, 2003) - No. 14 ... Continue reading
Bazemore Goes to Final, Gains 61 Points on Tony Pedregon
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS Round 14 of 23 Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Date: July 25-27, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE GOES TO FINALS, GAINS 61 POINTS ON TONY PEDREGON KENT, Wash. (July 27, 2003) - Whit Bazemore sh ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG Sweeps 1 through 4 in Infineon Speed GT
BMW Team PTG Notes and Quotes SCCA PRO RACING SPEED GT CHAMPIONSHIP - Round 6 Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Sunday, July 27, 2003 Contact: Bill Cobb 215-295-3115 BMW TEAM PTG MAKES SPEED GT HISTORY WITH 1-2-3-4 M3 SWEEP AT INFINEON BMW Team PTG made history again at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., when it became ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Numidia Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION NUMIDIA RACEWAY SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2003 FOLEY, GILL ON TOP OF THE HILL AT NUMIDIA NUMIDIA, Pa. - Doug Foley recorded his quickest pass of the weekend as he knocked off Mark Albert with a 5.745 second, 246.98 mph in the final round of Top Alcohol ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing moved from the back to the front of the GT field during the American Le Mans Series race at Infineon (Sears Point) Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., then settled in the middle. Leo Hindery and Peter Baron finished seventh in the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS and Joe and Jay Policastro were ninth in the No ... Continue reading
Petersen Motorsports Gambles For Win, Ends With Top-Five
PETERSEN MOTORSPORTS/ WHITE LIGHTNING RACING GAMBLES FOR WIN, ENDS WITH TOP-FIVE SONOMA, Calif., July 27, 2003 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing gambled on a one-stop pit strategy in today’s Grand Prix of Sonoma here at Infineon Raceway and ended the day with a fifth-place in GT class, 17th overall. Jo ... Continue reading
Scelzi Ousted by Bazemore in Second Round in Seattle
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS Round 14 of 23 Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Date: July 25-27, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI OUSTED BY TEAMMATE BAZEMORE IN SECOND ROUND IN SEATTLE KENT, Wash. (July 27, 2003) - After defeat ... Continue reading
Top 3 Divisional Winners from the Amelia Motor Raceway Decals Unlimited 300
Attached are the divisional winners from Saturday night's Decals Unlimited held at Amelia Motor Raceway. AMR will be open for practice this Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. in preparation for the Virginia Dirt Karting Association's race this Saturday, August 2. For information on events at Amelia Motor Raceway, visit our websit ... Continue reading
NEWS FROM DON SCHUMACHER RACING: Cannon to Crew Chief, Shuler to Head Mechanic
NEWS FROM DON SCHUMACHER RACING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 Cannon to Crew Chief, Shuler to Head Mechanic KENT, Wash. (July 27, 2003) - Oakley's Mad Scientist, Jim Jannard, today announced that Scotty Cannon, driver of the Oakley-sponsored Funny Car for Don Schumacher Rac ... Continue reading
GM RACING NOTES & QUOTES--POCONO NASCAR POST-RACE
Contact: Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications r.lemasters@att.net (704) 792-1801 phone (704) 236-9831 cell For more information: media.gm.com GM RACING WINSTON CUP NOTES & QUOTES; PENNSYLVANIA 500; POCONO RACEWAY; JULY 27, 2003 JEFF GREEN, NO. 1 PENNZOIL CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: NOTE: Green was the cause of the day ... Continue reading
New Chevy Engine - Runner-Up in IRL Debut
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing Hornish Debuts New Chevy Indy V8 with Runner-Up Finish BROOKLYN, Mich., July 27, 2003 - Sam's back, the Panther Pack is back, and Chevrolet is back at the front in the IRL IndyCar Series. In the first ... Continue reading
Barron-Takagi Michigan Sunday Race
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Barron Spins and Wins Firestone Indy 400; Takagi Finishes Sixth BROOKLYN, Mich. (Sunday, July 27, 2003) - Alex Barron, subbing for the injured Felipe Giaffone in the #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Toyota-powered Panoz G Force ... Continue reading
#10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson and his teammates persevered through a long 500 miles Sunday at Pocono International Raceway, but when the checkered flag finally fell they left the flat 2.5-mile oval with a very hard-earned 20th-place finish. "We didn't run that well today, but we worked and worked and worke ... Continue reading
Auberlen's BMW Flag-to-Flag in Speed Touring at Infineon
BMW of North America, LLC Notes and Quotes Speed Touring World Challenge Round 5 Race Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Sunday, July 27, 2003 Contact: Bill Cobb 215-295-3115 AUBERLEN GOES FLAG-TO-FLAG IN SPEED TOURING AT INFINEON; BMW FIRST, FOURTH, SEVENTH AND 10TH Bill Auberlen, driving the No. 93 Turner Motorsport BMW ... Continue reading
Morgan & Bazemore Barely Miss Victory in Seattle
Team Mopar NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series CarQuest NHRA Nationals Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Elimination Notes & Quotes Things Starting to Click for Mopar¹s Morgan Bazemore Making His Move in the Points Race KENT, Wash. (July 27, 2003) -- Larry Morgan and his Hemi-powered Mopar Parts Dodge Neon are starting to ... Continue reading
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