Jason Sarvis wins the Advance Auto Parts Pole Award for tonight's running of the Advance Discount Auto Parts Pole Award presented by Lucas Oil Products. Mardy Lindley was second with Mario Gosselin, Clay Rogers and Toby Porter completing the top five. 1. Jason Sarvis 2. Mardy Lindley 3. ... Continue reading
Detroit - The first 25 saleable Chevy SSRs (Super Sport Roadsters) will be used in a unique marketing launch program that will create one-of-a kind "pedigrees" for each vehicle. Both the vehicles and the program carry the name "Signature Series." Production of the SSR Signature Series began in December 2002 and will co ... Continue reading
GM's New 3.6L V-6 VVT To Debut In 2004 Cadillac CTS
WARREN, Mich. - Created to fulfill GM's strategy calling for sophisticated V-6 engines for global application in premium and high-performance vehicles, the all-new 3.6L V-6 VVT engine will make its debut in the 2004 Cadillac CTS. Designed using the latest advanced engineering tools, the V-6 VVT engine incorporates feat ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Receives Second Consecutive Honda Quality Performance Award
CHICAGO, March 28 -- For the second consecutive year, BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems in Seneca, South Carolina has been honored by Honda for outstanding quality performance over the past 12 months. The facility, which supplies BorgWarner InterActive Torque Management (ITM)(TM) systems to Honda of America, was recogniz ... Continue reading
Westport Innovations awarded $18.9 million from Government of Canada
VANCOUVER, March 28 -- Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a strategic project investment of $18.9 million from Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) to support the development of high-performance low-emissions engines. The funding was announced today during a speech in Va ... Continue reading
Edsel B. Ford II to Speak at Motor Press Guild Monthly Meeting
WHO: As the great-grandson of Henry Ford, it would be an understatement to say Mr. Ford offers a unique perspective and insight to the automotive industry. And with Ford celebrating its 100 year anniversary this year, this might be just the time to look back over the last several decades and explore the ups and downs o ... Continue reading
Oil-Dri Announces Price Increases
CHICAGO--March 28, 2003--Effective immediately, Oil-Dri Corporation of America is implementing price increases and continuing fuel surcharges to offset the dramatic increase in the cost of natural gas, oil and diesel fuel. Oil-Dri's delivered cost of goods is very sensitive to the price of fuel, which is used to proces ... Continue reading
1.9 Million Michiganians Have Spring Travel Plans, AAA Michigan Reports
DEARBORN, Mich., March 28 -- AAA Michigan projects 1.9 million Michiganians will travel this spring, despite the war in Iraq and terrorist threats at home. The Auto Club's survey of 400 randomly selected state residents -- conducted in mid March -- found 20 percent are planning to travel in the next 60 days. This sprin ... Continue reading
ADESA IMPACT Opens Long Island Salvage Auction
INDIANAPOLIS--March 28, 2003--ADESA Impact, a subsidiary of Indianapolis, Ind.-based ADESA Corp., an ALLETE company , announced today that it has opened Impact Long Island, its 27th North American salvage auction facility located in Medford, NY. The new facility represents the fourth total loss recovery auction in the ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--March 28, 2003--American Tire Distributors, Inc., a nationwide distributor of tires, wheels and automotive accessories, today announced its 2002 operating results for the year ended December 28, 2002. American Tire Distributors recorded significantly increased profits despite a 4.3% decline in net sale ... Continue reading
ATX Continues Growth, Establishes ATX Europe GmbH
DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, March 28 -- ATX, the leading independent telematics service provider to the automotive industry, announced today its Board of Directors approved the creation of a European subsidiary. "Establishment of ATX Europe, GmbH, is a reflection of the company's continued success and drive to mainta ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Brazilian GP-Preview
Brazilian Grand Prix 4/5/6 April 2003 - PREVIEW Despite proving extremely quick during testing, and showing flashes of potential including a second-place finish for Juan Pablo Montoya in Australia, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team is extremely keen to show its full potential at the forthcoming Grand Prix in Brazil. Juan Pabl ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--March 28, 2003-- Teams with Coca-Cola Enterprises for Engine and Field Trials Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (EBB:CDTI) & (AIM:CDT/CDTS) today announced that new tests demonstrate that combining Platinum Plus(R), the company's patented and EPA-registered fuel borne catalyst (FBC), with specially ... Continue reading
CNH Shareholders Elect Three to Board of Directors
LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 27 -- The shareholders of CNH Global N.V. have elected three new board members in today's extraordinary general meeting held at the company's registered offices in the Netherlands. The newly elected members are: Giuseppe Morchio, chief executive officer of Fiat S.p.A., Ferruccio Luppi, chief fi ... Continue reading
Company Profile for WFS Financial Inc
--WFS Financial Inc is one of the nation's largest independent automobile finance companies with 30 years of experience in the automobile finance industry. WFS originates new and pre-owned automobile installment contracts, otherwise known as contracts, through its relationships with more than 7,800 franchised and indep ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Makes $9 Million Investment in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Brake Pad Facility
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 28 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation is investing $9 million to increase production capacity and speed at its automotive brake pad manufacturing facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Four new automated production lines equipped with state-of-the-art pressing and grinding equipment will be fully op ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Files Motion to Extend Solicitation Period Through April 4
NORTHVILLE, Mich., March 28 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that, at the request of certain creditors, it has moved to extend the deadline for submitting votes on its Plan of Reorganization from March 28, 2003, to April 4, 2003. The extension covers two classes of its creditors (holders of the pre- ... Continue reading
IMERYS to Raise Prices on North American Performance Mineral Kaolin Grades
ATLANTA--March 28, 2003--Imerys announces a price increase on North American Performance Mineral kaolin grades. The price increase is effective April 15, 2003. "Imerys is committed to improving our efficiencies to maintain cost competitive products and services. Unfortunately, dramatic increases in labor, benefits, ins ... Continue reading
JM Family Enterprises Appoints Chief Financial Officer
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--March 28, 2003--JM Family Enterprises, Inc., (JMFE) announced today that Corliss "Corky" J. Nelson has joined the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer. The announcement was made by President and CEO Colin Brown. Nelson will oversee the company's financial operations inc ... Continue reading
Kurt Johnson to appear on this weekend's NHRA2Day
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson to appear on this weekend's NHRA2Day Sugar Hill, Ga., March 30, 2003 - Pro Stock standout Kurt Johnson will be a featured guest on this weekend's edition of NHRA2Day. Johnson is coming off an exciting win at the Mac Tool ... Continue reading
JACKSON, Tenn., March 28 -- Toyota today announced that it has chosen a 200-acre site in Jackson, Tennessee to build a die-casting plant to make aluminum engine blocks. The Tennessee facility, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. will be the third plant of Bodine Aluminum, Inc., T ... Continue reading
VIP Success for Valeo's Preferred Suppliers
PARIS, March 28 -- Valeo today announced that its prestigious preferred supplier program, VIP (Valeo Integrated Partners), has grown from strength to strength with a total of 83 suppliers now achieving VIP status. Started in 1999, this preferred supplier program is a one-time award, subject to continuing excellence, wh ... Continue reading
VIP success for Valeo's preferred suppliers
Paris, France, March 28 -- Valeo today announced that its prestigious preferred supplier programme, VIP (Valeo Integrated Partners), has grown from strength to strength with a total of 83 suppliers now achieving VIP status. Started in 1999, this preferred supplier program is a one-time award, subject to continuing exce ... Continue reading
WEBSTER, N.Y.--March 28, 2003--American Motorcycle Corporation has signed a letter of intent to purchase Royal Ryder Motorcycle Manufacturing Company, Inc., of Hudson, Florida. "Royal Ryder is an innovator in top of the line custom motorcycles," said Dennis Giunta, President and CEO, of American Motorcycle Corporation. ... Continue reading
Mahr Federal Joins Joe Gibbs Racing Technology Team
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--March 28, 2003--Mahr Federal Inc. has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Joe Gibbs Racing, two-time winner of NASCAR's Winston Cup Championship, company officials announced today. Under the terms of the agreement, Mahr will install a number of its dimensional metrology systems at the JGR R ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Barcelona Test Summary
BMW WILLIAMSF1 TEAM BARCELONA TEST 25th - 28th March 2003 Summary: Keen to reinforce their true race potential which has only been glimpsed so far this season with a podium in Australia, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team completed a productive four-day test at the Circuit de Catalunya today. The distinct and measurable progress ... Continue reading
Midas Completes Debt Restructuring
ITASCA, Ill.--March 28, 2003--Midas, Inc., has completed a comprehensive debt restructuring with its current group of lenders. The new facilities replace all of the company's debt, including a $100 million revolving credit facility that was scheduled to mature on March 31, and $45 million in unsecured private placement ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Price Increase on Select '03 Models
TORRANCE, Calif., March 28 -- Lexus announced a price increase today for select 2003 models. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of the flagship LS 430 luxury sedan and SC 430 sport coupe will increase $200. The LS 430 will be priced at $55,125, representing a 0.4 percent change, while the SC 430's MSRP wi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Dieter Zetsche Named World Trader of the Year
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 28 -- Dr. Dieter Zetsche, President and CEO of the Chrysler Group, has been named World Trader of the Year by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. The award is presented annually to an individual or company that has demonstrated exceptional involvement and made significant contributions ... Continue reading
March 28, 2003 Rick Mears To Receive Eagle One-Shav Glick Award Legendary race car driver Rick Mears, one of only three four-time winners of the Indianapolis 500, has been chosen the winner of the fourth annual Eagle One-Shav Glick Award. The award, presented by the car-care products company, honors the venerable motor ... Continue reading
City of Pontiac Police First Response Vehicle Unveiled Monday, March 31
While our armed forces are aboard, General Motors and Pontiac Police have joined forces to protect the community here at home. General Motors Pre- Production Operations dedicates the City of Pontiac Police Command Vehicle recognized as the First Responder on Monday, March 31, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. The dedication and presen ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Friday from Southwestern International Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION SOUTHWESTERN INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2003 RACING KICKS OFF IN TUCSON TUCSON, Ariz. - In the first rounds of qualifying for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Southwestern International Raceway, Gary Carter sits on top of the Com ... Continue reading
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