FORD UNVIELS NEW MIDNIGHT ESCAPE
N 2002 Ford Midnight Escape XLT 2002 New York Auto Show NEW YORK, March 27, 2002 – Ford's Midnight Escape is a little edgy, a little mysterious and, wearing all black, stands out from the rest. The newest addition to the best-selling small SUV lineup is sure to turn heads. The Midnight Escape features gloss black ... Continue reading
FORD BOOMS WITH LIMITED-EDITION FOCUS MACH AUDIO ZTS
NEW YORK, March 27, 2002 – Ford is introducing the Focus MACH Audio ZTS sedan, the fifth in a series of limited-edition Focus models. The MACH Audio appeals to music lovers who demand stronger, more-advanced sound systems delivering an exceptional listening experience. The 2002 Focus MACH Audio ZTS features Ford' ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils ccX Crossover Or 2 Door Station Wagon( You Decide)
Toyota's Scion World Premiere Features ccX Concept At 2002 New York International Auto Show March 27, 2002 - New York, NY - The Toyota Concept Coupe Crossover (ccX) was shown today at the debut press conference for SCION, an all new line of vehicles that will be offered by Toyota beginning in June '03. The ccX concept ... Continue reading
Toyota's Scion World Premiere Features bbX Concept Vehicle
March 27, 2002 - New York, NY - The SCION bbX concept vehicle today was unveiled at a press conference at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. SCION is an all-new line of vehicles from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. that will arrive in June of '03. "The bbX is a show car version of a vehicle we plan to la ... Continue reading
NATICK, Mass.--March 18, 2002--Cognex Corporation , the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems, announced today that it has added three models to its award-winning family of In-Sight vision sensors. The new In-Sight(TM) 4000 Series vision sensors offer speed improvements of up to 5x over previous In-Sight m ... Continue reading
To see lists of 2001's Most Stolen Vehicles, click on a state or in the table below. 2001's Most Stolen Vehicles Report for: United States Alabama Illinois Montana Rhode Island Alaska Indiana Nebraska South Carolina Arizona Iowa Nevada South Dakota Arkansas Kansas New Hampshire Tennessee California Kentucky New Jersey ... Continue reading
Most Stolen Models 2001:Illinois
2001's Top 25 Most Stolen Vehicles Report for Illinois Source: CCC Information Services Inc. Rank Year Make Model-Name 1 1990 TOYOTA CAMRY 2 1986 CHEVROLET CAPRICE 3 1991 BUICK LESABRE 4 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 5 1988 CHEVROLET CAPRICE 6 1991 CHEVROLET T10 4X4 7 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU 8 1988 CHEVROLET T10 4X4 BLAZE ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Donates Car for Glass Education
MINNEAPOLIS--March 20, 2002--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company, announced today the purchase and donation of an automobile involved in a deadly crash. ABRA is not releasing the name of the company that installed the windshield, but report that because of the windshield's improper install ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--March 20, 2002--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced today that the U.S. International Trade 0Commission (ITC) has made an affirmative injury determination in the antidumping investigation on automotive replacement glass (ARG) windshields from China. The decision, which was based on a vote of 3 to 2, paves t ... Continue reading
CCC: Most Stolen Cars: Alabama
2001's Top 25 Most Stolen Vehicles Report for Alabama Source: CCC Information Services Inc. Rank Year Make Model-Name 1 1999 CHEVROLET K1500 4X4 SILVERADO 2 1994 CHEVROLET K1500 4X4 3 1995 CHEVROLET C1500 4X2 4 1997 CHEVROLET C1500 4X2 5 1986 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC 6 1996 CHEVROLET C1500 4X2 7 1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE ... Continue reading
CCC: Most Stolen Cars - Alaska
2001's Top 25 Most Stolen Vehicles Report for Alaska Source: CCC Information Services Inc. Rank Year Make Model-Name 1 1986 NISSAN SE 4X2 KING CAB 2 1987 FORD F250 4X4 STYLESIDE 3 1988 CHRYSLER CONQUEST 4 1989 HONDA PRELUDE S 5 1989 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE 4X4 6 1990 CHEVROLET K15 4X4 EXTENDED CAB FLEETSIDE 7 1990 CHEVROL ... Continue reading
CCC: Most Stolen Cars- Arizona
2001's Top 25 Most Stolen Vehicles Report for Arizona Source: CCC Information Services Inc. Rank Year Make Model-Name 1 1991 NISSAN HARDBODY 4X2 2 1994 CHEVROLET C1500 4X2 3 2000 CHEVROLET C1500 4X2 SILVERADO 4 1992 CHEVROLET C15 4X2 FLEETSIDE 5 2001 DODGE BR1500 4X2 6 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 7 1996 DODGE NEON 8 1 ... Continue reading
CCC: Most Stolen Cars- Arkansas
2001's Top 25 Most Stolen Vehicles Report for Arkansas Source: CCC Information Services Inc. Rank Year Make Model-Name 1 1995 FORD F150 4X2 2 1996 GMC C1500 4X2 3 1996 MAZDA 626 LX 4 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA 5 1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE 6 1992 FORD F150 4X2 STYLESIDE 7 1993 CHEVROLET C1500 4X2 8 1993 FORD AEROSTAR 4X2 9 1994 ... Continue reading
CCC: Most Stolen Cars- Arkansas
2001's Top 25 Most Stolen Vehicles Report for Arkansas Source: CCC Information Services Inc. Rank Year Make Model-Name 1 1995 FORD F150 4X2 2 1996 GMC C1500 4X2 3 1996 MAZDA 626 LX 4 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA 5 1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE 6 1992 FORD F150 4X2 STYLESIDE 7 1993 CHEVROLET C1500 4X2 8 1993 FORD AEROSTAR 4X2 9 1994 ... Continue reading
Coalition Seeks Auto Insurance Regulations Spurring Competition, but not Deregulation
NEWARK, N.J.--March 20, 2002--While welcoming the release of an economic study by Rutgers University professor of economics John Worrall showing how excessive state government regulation of New Jersey's auto insurance cripples market competition, the Coalition for Auto Insurance Competition believes creating new laws a ... Continue reading
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. Announces Securitizations; Conference Call Thursday, March 21
IRVINE, Calif.--March 20, 2002--Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. today announced it has this month completed two securitization transactions, issuing $145.6 million of notes backed by automotive receivables. The transactions were completed on March 8, concurrently with Consumer Portfolio's previously announced acquisit ... Continue reading
Press Release Issued March 20, 2002 3:43:00 PM ET Federal-Mogul Announces Major Expansion of FP Diesel(R) Engine Parts Brand Through Integration of Sealed Power(R) Medium-, Heavy-Duty Product Lines Full text of this press release available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/micro_stories.pl?ACCT=no& amp;TICK=FMO&STO ... Continue reading
WAYLAND, Mass.--March 20, 2002--Moldflow Corporation , the world leader in process-wide solutions for optimizing the design and manufacture of plastic products, today announced that its Moldflow Plastics Insight(TM) (MPI(TM)) version 3.0, Revision 2 will begin shipping today. The latest product release is available wit ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive to Webcast Presentation At Morgan Stanley Automotive Conference On Monday, March 25
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--March 20, 2002-- Webcast is Live at Approximately 1:45 p.m. Eastern Tower Automotive, Inc. , today announced that it will Webcast remarks by Dug Campbell, Tower Automotive's chief executive officer, and Tony Barone, Tower Automotive's chief financial officer, at the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com USAR Names Advisory Board for Hooters ProCup Series Fayetteville, GA (March 18, 2002) - United Speed Alliance Racing has announced an advisory board, made up of car owners in the Hooters ProCup Series, will be f ... Continue reading
CORRECTION: NASCAR WINSTON CUP RACE BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY, MARCH 24, 2002 UNOFFICIAL MANUFACTURER'S STANDINGS: 1. Dodge 42 (three wins) 2. Ford 40 (2 wins) 3. Pontiac 26 (1 win) 4. ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., March 21, 2002 – Ford is announcing pricing for the all-new 2002 E-550 Super Duty Cutaway – the newest addition to its commercial truck lineup. Base manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the E-550 Super Duty Cutaway range from $28,780 to $31,240 depending on wheelbase length. The base ... Continue reading
McRae and Martin on the mark for Ford in Spain
Ford Rallye Sport maintained its record of scoring points on each round of the FIA World Rally Championship after battling performances by Colin McRae and Nicky Grist and team-mates Markko Martin and Michael Park on Spain’s Catalunya Rally. McRae and Martin finished sixth and eighth respectively in Ford Focus RS Worl ... Continue reading
World Rally Results -- Rally Catalunya
Lloret de Mar, Spain (March 24, 2002) #4 Pos. Drivers Car Time 1 G. Panizzi/H. Panizzi Peugeot 206 3:34:09.0 2 R. Burns/R. Reid Peugeot 206 3:34:46.3 3 P. Bugalski/J-P. Chiaroni Citroën Xsara 3:35:22.5 4 M. Grönholm/T. Rautiainen Peugeot 206 3:35:51.7 5 P. Solberg/P. Mills Subaru Impreza 3:36:10.6 6 C. McRae/N. Grist ... Continue reading
CPD Racing achieves goals at Cherokee Trails ProRally
The attached MS Word 2000 file contains a News Release on CPD Racing's result at the SCCA Cherokee Trails International Rally. ... Continue reading
Woodside and Team Walker Motorsports Finish Fourth at Cajon, Second Top-Five for 2002 Season
Contacts: Donna Walker, Team Walker Motorsports 661/702-9923 dwwteam@aol.com Barbara Evans, Evans MMPR 818/832-7649 704/662-9724 818/404-5770 (cell) evansmmpr@earthlink.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WOODSIDE AND TEAM WALKER MOTORSPORTS FINISH FOURTH AT CAJON, SECOND TOP-FIVE FOR 2002 SEASON March 25, 2002 (Valencia, Calif. ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Motor Corporation Improves Sales Effectiveness with Siebel eBusiness Applications
SAN MATEO, Calif.--March 26, 2002-- World Motorcycle Leader Increases Sales Efficiency and Maximizes Customer Satisfaction Using Siebel Sales Siebel Systems, Inc. , the world's leading provider of eBusiness applications software, today announced that American Suzuki Motor Corporation, the U.S.-based division of one of ... Continue reading
EPA Names General Motors ENERGY STAR® 2002 Partner Of The Year
FOR RELEASE: March 26, 2002 EPA Names General Motors ENERGY STAR® 2002 Partner Of The Year Washington, D.C. - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named General Motors as an ENERGY STAR® "Partner of the Year" for its outstanding commitment to energy efficiency through continuous improvement of energy perform ... Continue reading
Media Advisory: California Fuel Cell Partnership Technology Forum 2002
Business Editors WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.--March 26, 2002--The California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP - www.cafcp.org), home of the largest concentration of fuel cell vehicles in the world, will be hosting its 2nd annual Technology Forum on Thursday, April 25, 2002 at their headquarters facility in West Sacramento, Cal ... Continue reading
Mediagrif Acquires U.S Based Truck and Heavy Equipment Parts Electronic Marketplace
MONTREAL--March 26, 2002--Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc. , a leading developer and operator of business-to-business e-commerce marketplaces and provider of e-commerce solutions, announced today that it has purchased the assets of LiveListings.com Inc., a leading B2B e-marketplace serving the truck and heavy eq ... Continue reading
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-- Within hours of learning about a fire at one of Triumph Motorcycles' production facilities, the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, who is Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, rearranged his schedule to make a goodwill visit to the company as reconstruction work gets under way in Hinckley. You can ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Adds Three Independent Directors
PHILADELPHIA--March 26, 2002--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full service automotive aftermarket chain, announced the addition of three independent directors to its Board of Directors. The new directors are Peter A. Bassi, 52, President-Tricon Restaurants International, a division of Tricon Glo ... Continue reading
Press Release: CAMI Automotive Inc.
Press Release: CAMI Automotive Inc. Date of Release: Mar 26, 2002 Discontinues Rating Richard Hildebrand, Kam Hon / 416-593-5577 ext.2270, ext.2243 / e-mail: rhildebrand@dbrs.com DBRS is discontinuing the rating on CAMI Automotive Inc. in light of the fact that they have discontinued their commercial paper program and ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Selected Assets of Sagem, Inc.
NEW YORK--March 26, 2002--Standard Motor Products, Inc. automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor announces that it will purchase, for approximately $11.5 Million, selected assets of Sagem, Inc., a unit of Johnson Contols, Inc.. Sagem located in Greenville, South Carolina is a basic manufacturer of fuel ... Continue reading
USF Logistics Appoints Dennis Waliczek to Position of Vice President Information Technology
OAKBROOK, Ill.--March 26, 2002--USF Logistics, a logistics business unit of USFreightways Corporation, announced today the appointment of Dennis Waliczek to the position of Vice President Information Technology. In this position Waliczek will be a key participant in the strategic planning process, and will have overall ... Continue reading
WEEK 3 AT IRWINDALE: AUTO CLUB LATE MODELS RETURN
WEEK 3 AT IRWINDALE: AUTO CLUB LATE MODELS RETURN KING TACO LEGEND CARS DEBUT ALONG WITH NASCAR MODIFIED 4’s & ULTRA WHEELS SUPER TRUCKS … SATURDAY MARCH 30! Irwindale, Calif. - - It’s only week three of the 2002 racing season and the points chase has already begun in earnest for the Automobile Club of Southern C ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Experts Available To Comment on Auto Sales Trends
--March 26, 2002-- TOPIC: Auto sales seem to be on pace to top annual sales estimates by 1 million vehicles, thanks to continuing incentives and improving economic news. According to a story by USAToday, March sales are projected to be at an annualized rate of between 16.5 million and 17 million, a report by J.D. Power ... Continue reading
ALLDATA Provides Complete Vehicle Emissions Information
ELK GROVE, Calif., March 26 ALLDATA, the worldwide market leader in computer-based automotive repair information and software solutions for automotive service providers, announced today the release of its early-model vehicle emissions information on a CD-ROM. With the ALLDATA Emissions CD, repair facilities that are cu ... Continue reading
2002 NHRA E.T. SUMMIT RACING SERIES CHAMPIONSHIPS BEGIN AT IRWINDALE DRAGSTRIP … BUT SOMETHING'S MISSING Irwindale, Calif. - - The 2002 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Summit E.T. Racing Championship, a series of seven street legal racing events at Irwindale Dragstrip began in earnest last Sunday (March 18) at th ... Continue reading
"Inside Racing" Show Guests for 3-27
TOMAS SCHECKTER, OWEN SNYDER III, AND DAVE BROWN on "INSIDE RACING" 3/27; Show Now Available LIVE ON THE INTERNET Below you will find a release on this week's guest lineup for the new "Inside Racing" Radio Show. If you would like to be removed from this e-mail list, or are receiving duplicate copies of this release, pl ... Continue reading
MINI MotoringGear(TM) Shifts Functional Fashion into High Gear
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 26 -- Functional fashion shifts into high gear this spring, as MINI MotoringGear(TM) speeds into the fast lane with sporty, original apparel and an accessories collection designed to support the motoring lifestyle of a whole new automotive market niche. MINI MotoringGear(TM) draws upon the s ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Promotes Babich to President
PHILADELPHIA--March 26, 2002--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full service automotive aftermarket chain, announced that George Babich, Jr., 50, who has served as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to President & Chief Financial Officer. Mitchell G. Leibovitz, the Co ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Appoints Elaine Judd Automotive Business Manager
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., March 26 -- Elaine Judd has joined Sika Automotive in the position of Automotive Business Manager. The announcement was made by Robert Myers, Senior Vice President - Automotive. She will report to Mr. Myers. Her primary responsibilities include automotive division budgeting and analysis plus add ... Continue reading
First Example Of Jim Press Toyota Vision - SCION
March 27, 2002 - New York, NY - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced the launch of SCION during a press conference today at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. Formerly the genesis marketing group, SCION will be responsible for the launch of a new line of vehicles it plans to market to the next gene ... Continue reading
BMW, Ford, Honda Are Among Automobile Magazine's Readers' Choice All-Stars
NEW YORK, March 29 -- The five million readers of PRIMEDIA's Automobile Magazine have spoken on the best cars and trucks sold in America, with the announcement of the 2002 Readers' Choice All-Stars. A gala awards ceremony was held Thursday evening, March 28, at New York City's Metropolitan Pavilion, an elegant space th ... Continue reading
2002 Brazilian Grand Prix Free Practice
Honda F1 Press Information 29 March 2002 VILLENEUVE SETS HONDA PACE IN BRAZIL B.A.R Honda driver goes ninth fastest in free practice ------------------------------------------------ Jacques Villeneuve (Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda) finished today’s free practice ninth fastest overall to lead the Honda-powered driver ... Continue reading
Driving Test Period Continues Citaro Bus with Fuel Cell Power System
Stuttgart / Mannheim, The first prototype anywhere in the world of a near production-standard bus with fuel cell technology was presented to its future owners at the end of last year in Vancouver, Canada. The vehicle has now entered the trial drive and production setting phase. The fuel cell powered bus is the first of ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Introduce 11 New Vehicles through 2004
Washington D.C., March 2002: The Chrysler Group will introduce 11 new vehicles in the 2002-2004 time period, as part of a five-year, $30 billion investment plan in new products and programs, Chrysler Group President and Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche said in a speech at the National Press Club in Washington D.C ... Continue reading
Jackson to Drive Second Brumos Porsche In 2003 Daytona Prototypes Championship
Jackson to Drive Second Brumos Porsche In 2003 Daytona Prototypes Championship DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 29, 2002) -- Bob Snodgrass, President & CEO of Brumos Motor Cars, Inc., announced today that Brumos Porsche will field a second car in the 2003 Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototypes class. Wayne Jackson, of Co ... Continue reading
Freightliner LLC Celebrates Sixty Years of Commercial Vehicle History
Stuttgart, Germany / Portland, Oregon, USA, March 2002 Freightliner LLC, the U.S. truck subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler AG, is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2002. The company is marking the occasion with a large number of events. Freightliner kicked things off by presenting two historic trucks at the Mid-America Tr ... Continue reading
Secret Revealed: The Auto Channel Is What Makes "Car Uncles" Really Smart!
In this weekend of holidays and family gatherings, the topic of cars and trucks will come up...which new car should I buy?, How do I get a good deal?, which sport coupe has room for my 85 lb dog in the back seat? What new models meet my families needs? These are all good questions that must be answered before anyone de ... Continue reading
RIGHT FROM THE HORSES MOUTH: 2002 New York Auto Show - Infiniti Presentation by Mark McNabb Vice President and General Manager Infiniti Division: Good morning. Infiniti launched in November 1989 with two products - the Q45 and the M30. Today, we're proud to bring back the "M" designation - but this time with the power ... Continue reading
Rodney O'Neal Wins 2002 Lifetime Achievement
TROY, Mich., March 29 -- Rodney O'Neal, 48, executive vice president of Delphi Corporation , and president of the company's Safety, Thermal & Electrical Architecture Sector, has been awarded the 2002 Lifetime Achievement in Industry Award winner by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). ``I am honored and prou ... Continue reading
Pioneer and Toyota Partner to Develop Branded Audio For Toyota's New Vehicle Line
NEW YORK, NEW YORK AUTO SHOW, March 29 -- Toyota and Pioneer Corporation today announced a partnership to develop branded in-car audio systems designed for Toyota's new line of SCION vehicles targeting a new generation of buyers. The Pioneer SCION sound system will be designed to meet the demanding appetite of today's ... Continue reading
SXT Models Broaden Dodge Lineup for Spring
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 28 -- Dodge is expanding its model lineup this spring with the introduction of four new SXT model cars and trucks. Dodge SXTs combine high-value content, style and fun-to-drive characteristics. Dodge Neon, Stratus Sedan and Coupe, and Dodge Intrepid join the Dodge Durango and Dakota as SXT fa ... Continue reading
Infiniti Selects Amerigon Climate Control Seats
(NEW YORK, March 28 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary, high technology products for automotive original equipment manufacturers worldwide, announced today that its Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system has been selected by Infiniti as an option for the driver and front ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Civic Tour Presents 'Incubus Morning View'; Incubus to Play Portland's Memorial Coliseum
VENICE, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--March 28, 2002--On April 11, Honda's second annual Civic Tour will kick off at Portland, Ore.'s Memorial Coliseum with multi-platinum rock band Incubus as headliner. On the heels of the resounding success of the inaugural Civic Tour in 2001 (with two separate legs featuring blink-1 ... Continue reading
Alcoa Completes Acquisition of Dooray Air Metal's Extrusion Business
PITTSBURGH--March 28, 2002--Alcoa Inc. announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the aluminum extrusion assets of Dooray Air Metal Co., Ltd., in Changwon, Korea. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Changwon facility produces hard alloy aluminum extrusions, rod, bar, extruded shapes and tubing for u ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--March 28, 2002--Alcoa Inc. today announced it has purchased an additional 20.3% stake, or 2.845 million shares, in Shibazaki Seisakusho Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer of plastic and aluminum closures and caps for the beverage and pharmaceutical industries, from The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., for a total of ... Continue reading
ARCA Truck schedule correction
The previously sent date for the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series race at Illiana Motor Speedway was incorrect. The correct date for the event at Illiana is May 26, 2002. Our apologies for the inconvenience. ... Continue reading
AWC Communications Dials RepairMaster Canada, Inc. for Product Replacement Service Plan
EULESS, Texas--March 28, 2002-- Warrantech's Canadian Subsidiary Answers the Call with XchangeCard Program Warrantech Corporation (OTCBB:WTEC), a leader and innovator in providing service contracts and aftermarket warranties, today announced that its RepairMaster Canada, Inc. subsidiary has signed an agreement with AWC ... Continue reading
Civic Tour Presents ``Incubus Morning View''; Kicks Off At Portland's Memorial Coliseum April 11
VENICE, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--March 28, 2002--On April 11, Honda's second annual Civic Tour will kick off at Portland, Oregon`s Memorial Coliseum with multi-platinum rock band Incubus as headliner. On the heels of the resounding success of the inaugural Civic Tour in 2001 (with two separate legs featuring blink ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Awards I.D. Systems Initial Contract Under Corporate Blanket Purchase Order
HACKENSACK, N.J.--March 28, 2002-- I.D. Systems' Technology to be Implemented At Windstar Minivan Assembly Plant -- First of More Than 40 Ford Plants Covered by Blanket Purchase Order I.D. Systems, Inc. today announced that Ford Motor Company has ordered I.D. Systems' wireless Industrial Vehicle Electronic Control Syst ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 28, 2002-- Revolving Credit and Term Loan Debt Reduced by $17.2 Million Since December 2000 GP Strategies Corporation , a leader in workforce development and technical and soft skills training, today announced results for the year ended December 31, 2001. For the year ended December 31, 2001, net sales ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--March 28, 2002--Viasystems Group, Inc. today announced that Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated ("HMTF") has increased its total investment in Viasystems. The additional investment is in the form of HMTF's open-market purchases of $232 million of the Company's 9 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes and $51 mill ... Continue reading
Modine Receives Patent Decision in Japanese Court
RACINE, Wis.--March 28, 2002--Based on an unfavorable decision from the Japanese patent office Board of Appeals, Modine Manufacturing Company will no longer receive royalty payments in Japan related to its parallel-flow (PF(R)) technology. Since July of 2000, Modine has been receiving royalty payments from certain Japa ... Continue reading
-- American Isuzu Motors Inc. today revealed the all-new 2003 Ascender flagship SUV at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. With standard third-row, seven-passenger seating, a choice of potent in-line six-cylinder and V8 engines, and impressive cargo capacity that rivals much larger full-size SUVs, the Ascender i ... Continue reading
Racing Champions Corporation Announces Public Offering
GLEN ELLYN, Ill.--March 28, 2002--Racing Champions Corporation today announced it has priced the public offering of 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock by the Company and 3,300,000 shares of Common Stock by selling stockholders at $17.25 per share. The transaction is expected to close on April 3, 2002. The shares to be so ... Continue reading
MIAMI--March 28, 2002--The board of directors of Ryder System, Inc. today announced that Gregory T. Swienton, who has been President and Chief Executive Officer since November 2000, will also become Chairman of its board of directors, effective May 3, 2002. Swienton has served as a member of the board since June 1999. ... Continue reading
GENEVA--March 28, 2002--STMicroelectronics has introduced a new version of its M95256 SPI EEPROM that is faster, more efficient and now, also available in standard and automotive temperature ranges. The M95256 EEPROM is recognized as a reference standard in the industry and is used in a broad range of applications in t ... Continue reading
Valeo Announces a Plan to Merge Its Aftermarket Activities
PARIS--March 28, 2002--Valeo (Paris: FR; OTC: VLEEY) announced today a plan to merge into a single organization its aftermarket commercial and logistics activities, currently divided between its industrial branches and Valeo Distribution. This plan has been submitted for consultation to the Group's European Works Counc ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises to Host Fourth Quarter Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--March 28, 2002--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. today announced that Russell Huffer, chairman, president and chief executive officer, will host a live conference call and real-time webcast to discuss the company's fourth quarter and fiscal year 2002 full-year results and operations on Thursday, April 4, 2002 at 1 ... Continue reading
DGIX Records Record Revenues and Earnings For Year End 2001
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas--March 28, 2002--Dyna Group International (DGIX) (OTCBB:DGIX) announced today that revenues increased 20% from $10,698,524 to $12,827,507. Earnings increased 17.6% from $516,064 (.07 EPS) in 2000 to 607,000 (.082 EPS) in 2001. Roger Tuttle, CEO commented, "We are pleased with our growth in revenues ... Continue reading
Fitch Ratings Lowers AmeriCredit's Rating
CHICAGO--March 28, 2002--Fitch Ratings lowers the senior unsecured rating of AmeriCredit (ACF) to 'BB' from 'BB+ '. The Rating Outlook has been revised to Stable from Negative. The rating action centers on concern regarding excessive growth well above internal capital formation, dependance on the secured markets for lo ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 25, 2002-- ----------- Paying IRS Taxes No Longer So Taxing The big question every tax season is, "Do I owe the government or does the government owe me?" If you're one of the millions of folks who does owe, the IRS is making it as easy as possible: you can pay your taxes online by credit card. It's fas ... Continue reading
Press Release: Nissan Motors Co., Ltd.
Press Release: Nissan Motors Co., Ltd. Date of Release: Mar 28, 2002 Releases Benchmark Report Kam Hon, David Schroeder / 416-593-5577 ext.2243, ext.2232 / e-mail: khon@dbrs.com Nissan Motors Co., Ltd. ("Nissan" or "the Company") is a global car manufacturer with production facilities in all three major auto markets, n ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces Results for 2001
SHELTON, Conn.--March 28, 2002--Raytech Corporation today announced results of operations for the thirty-nine-week period ended December 30, 2001. Net sales for the period of $146.1 million were less than the recorded sales of $172.1 million in the period April 3, 2000 through December 31, 2000, a decline of $26.0 mill ... Continue reading
Theys On Top In Latest Rolex Series Points
Theys On Top In Latest Rolex Series Points DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 28, 2002) -- After picking up his third-straight win of the season, Didier Theys stands alone atop driver point standings in the Rolex Sports Car Series premier SportsRacing Prototype class. Theys had previously shared the top spot with co-driver Mau ... Continue reading
AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch; Gas Prices On the Rise at Popular Driving Destinations
HOUSTON--March 29, 2002--Gasoline prices continued their upward trend, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trips. The Austin-San Marcos area has the least expensive gasoline at $1.251 a gallon for re ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Up 60 Percent in 2002
LOS ANGELES--March 29, 2002--Gasoline prices in Southern California have recorded their 12th consecutive week of increases with current levels about 60 percent above where they were on Jan. 1, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. At the beginning of 2002, gasoline ... Continue reading
New Dodge Viper Stages Low-Altitude Dogfight Against Air Force F-16
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 28 -- In a head-to-head match up of tire-shredding horsepower against high-flying afterburner thrust, the new 500 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10 challenged the United States Air Force's leading multi-role fighter in acceleration trials held this past weekend at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Extends Powertrain Protection Pledge
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 28 - Chrysler Group announced today the extension of its powertrain protection pledge, which provides -- at no charge -- seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage on any new 2001 and 2002 Chrysler, Jeep® or Dodge vehicle purchased through May 31, 2002. ``The powertrain protection pledge ha ... Continue reading
Turbocharged MAZDASPEED Protege Heats Up NY
NEW YORK, March 28 -- The new 2003 MAZDASPEED® Protege made its debut today amid New York City fanfare and excitement. The turbocharged sport compact sedan will be joined by a line of MAZDASPEED performance parts, accessories and apparel, all designed to bring Mazda even closer to its sports car roots. Based on last y ... Continue reading
Kia Debuts Redesigned 2003 Rio and Rio Cinco
NEW YORK, March 28 -- Adding to its reputation as the nation's high-value leader, Kia Motors America has raised the bar in the subcompact class at this year's New York International Auto Show by taking the wraps off the newly redesigned 2003 Rio sedan and Rio Cinco wagon. For the new model year, the lowest-priced sedan ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Unleash Supercharged 465 HP SL55 AMG Roadster
NEW YORK, March 28 -- Hot on the heels of the all-new, award-winning SL500 roadster, Mercedes-Benz unveils the SL55 AMG roadster to arrive in the U.S. this fall. Brimming with performance, this new SL55 AMG uses a newly-developed, hand-built, 5.5-liter supercharged engine with over 465 horsepower to catapult itself to ... Continue reading
World Debut of 2003 G35 Sport Coupe and M45 Mid-Luxury Sedan
NEW YORK, March 28 -- The world debut of two exciting performance luxury vehicles -- the G35 Sport Coupe and the M45 mid-luxury sedan -- marked the highlights of Infiniti's press conference today at the 2002 New York Auto Show. Infiniti Vice President and General Manager Mark McNabb announced that both of these vehicle ... Continue reading
Callaway Is Mazda's Engine Partner of Choice for New Turbocharged MAZDASPEED PROTEGE
NEW YORK, March 28 -- Callaway Cars has been selected by Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) as the engine and system development partner for the new MAZDASPEED PROTEGE. The prototype vehicle debuts at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. The MAZDASPEED PROTEGE is a sport compact with strong youth market appea ... Continue reading
Infiniti Vehicles Receive Telematics Technology
NEW YORK, March 28 -- Nissan announced today that it will provide telematics services in its Infiniti Division luxury vehicles using technology provided by Wingcast LLC. The news follows recent announcements that Nissan will join with top automakers in developing telematics for its European customers, and of a new tele ... Continue reading
Nissan and Wingcast Unveil Infiniti Telematics Plans
NEW YORK, March 28 -- Wingcast announced today that it will be the exclusive provider of telematics services and applications for four 2003 model year Infiniti vehicles being produced for sale in the United States. The Infiniti G35 sedan, G35 Coupe, M45, and Q45 will include the Infiniti Communicator Connected with Win ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 28, 2002-- Seven-Passenger Flagship Combines the Comfort, Versatility and Performance of a Full-Size SUV Into an ``Ideal Size'' Package American Isuzu Motors Inc. today revealed the all-new 2003 Ascender flagship SUV at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. With standard third-row, seven-passenger ... Continue reading
SPARTANBURG, S.C., March 28 -- BMW Manufacturing Corp. will host the fourth annual Society of Automotive Engineers' Southern Automotive Manufacturing Conference and Exhibition April 8-10 at the Palmetto Expo Center in Greenville, South Carolina. SAE established the SAMC in 1998 to address the technical and business nee ... Continue reading
New Ford Police Cruiser of the Future
TORONTO, March 28- Ford Motor Company's Jim O'Connor introduced the Ford Interceptor concept car today at the New York International Auto Show. The concept car is based on the 2003 Ford Interceptor which is made exclusively at Ford of Canada's St. Thomas Assembly Plant. Located near London, Ont., St. Thomas Assembly Pl ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 28 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 289,488 units, down from the 355,215 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 4,170,78 ... Continue reading
Breakthrough: Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Accepts GM As A Member
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) welcomed General Motors Japan Ltd. (GM Japan) to membership representing another tangible sign of the increasingly global nature of the world's auto industry, according to Japan Auto Trends, JAMA's newsletter released today. ``GM Japan joins ... Continue reading
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