<<Engine Development Release.doc>> <<MellingMorgan1.JPG>> For Immediate Release For more information, please contact: David Harris, SFX/Cotter Group (704) 455-4291 - office/(704) 756-9301 - mobile David.Harris@sfx.com A Tale of Two Dodge Engines NASCAR and NHRA Build Upon Early Success HARRISBURG, N.C. (May 1, 2001) -- ... Continue reading
Build-To-Order, Incorporated and Ford Motor Company Resolve Name Dispute Over the Model E Trademark
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2 Build-To-Order, Incorporated ("BTO") and Ford Motor Company today announced an amicable settlement to a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Ford against Model E Corporation in the District Court of Northern California. "As a former Ford Motor Company executive, I am looking forward to the oppor ... Continue reading
Central Parking Corporation's Second Quarter Conference Call On the Internet
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--May 2, 2001--Central Parking Corporation will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its conference call for the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and outlook for the full year on Wednesday, May 9, 2001. The live broadcast of Central Parking's quarterly conference call will be available o ... Continue reading
Elamex Reports First Quarter 2001 Results
EL PASO, Texas--May 2, 2001--Elamex, S.A. de C.V. announced today its results for the quarter ended March 30, 2001. Sales decreased 30.3% to $35.8 million from $51.3 million in the first quarter of the previous year. Net loss for the quarter increased to $7.0 million from the $509,000 net loss reported for the same qua ... Continue reading
Ethyl Corporation Reports First Quarter 2001 Results
RICHMOND, Va.--May 2, 2001-- -Implementing changes for improved profitability -New credit agreement in place -Debt repayment a top priority Ethyl Corporation reported first quarter 2001 earnings of $4 million or 4 cents per share excluding nonrecurring items. First quarter 2000 earnings on the same basis were $1 millio ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 2, 2001--Kinetic-e, an Internet software development company, Wednesday announced its selection as the development partner for ZapCar Inc., a startup automotive wholesale remarketing company. Scheduled for mid-2001 completion, ZapCar will be launching a members-only, online auction system special ... Continue reading
Land Rover Riverside Opens for Business in Riverside, Calif.
New Land Rover 'Centre' Will Sell Land Rover Vehicles Exclusively RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 2 Purchasing the world's most prestigious sport-utility vehicle just became easier in the eastern Los Angeles area with the opening of Land Rover Riverside, one of the newest Land Rover retail outlets in the U.S. Land Rover Riversi ... Continue reading
PSAINC Subsidiary, Jet Vacations, Announces Record First Quarter Sales
LOS ANGELES, May 2 PSAINC (OTC Bulletin Board: PSAX) announced today that its subsidiary, Jet Vacations International, Inc., recorded a whopping 89% growth in individual tour sales over the same period last year. "This has been the best first quarter for us since inception" said Ravi Rao, CEO of Jet Vacations. "While t ... Continue reading
SANLUIS Corporacion Announces Its Results for the First Quarter 2001
* Sales and EBITDA in the first quarter were US$115.6 million and US$19.6 million, respectively. * Year-over-year sales in the Brake Division rose 25% in dollar terms, confirming once again the excellent growth potential of this business. * A study published by Stern Stewart shows that SANLUIS Corporacion had the highe ... Continue reading
StorageNetworks Delivers Data Storage Management Services and Technology to Ford Motor Company
WALTHAM, Mass.--May 2, 2001-- StorageNetworks' Services Unlock Significant Value In Ford's Existing Assets And Improve Service Levels StorageNetworks , the world's leading provider of data storage management services, today announced that it is delivering a suite of data storage services to Ford Motor Company . Storage ... Continue reading
-- ADD to BW0579 (TX-ELAMEX) after last graph xxx manufacturing processes. Earnings tables should be inserted after Elamex boilerplate information. ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/7th Annual Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour
--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)-- Pontiac, Mich., Sponsored by Motor State WHAT: The 7th Annual Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour. A 3,000+ custom car caravan travelling over 2,400 miles, visiting nine cities in 10 days. ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX factsheet, Gateway
GATEWAY FACTSHEET RACE: Gateway ARCA 150, 5-5-01 TRACK: Gateway Int’l Raceway, 1.25-mile paved oval LOCATION: Madison, IL DISTANCE: 120 laps, 150 miles SANCTION: ARCA SERIES: Event #5 of the 2001 ARCA RE/MAX Series PROMOTER: Dover Downs Entertainment, Inc SCHEDULE: Fri, May 4: Practice 11 AM – 1 PM & 4 PM – 5 PM; ... Continue reading
B.C. Company Honoured For Sixth Time As A General Motors Corporation "Supplier of the Year"
OSHAWA, ON, May 2 - Pacific Insight Electronics Corp, of Nelson, B.C., has been honoured as a General Motors "Supplier of the Year" for the sixth time, having previously won the international award, beginning in 1995. The awards were instituted in 1992. Pacific Insight Electronics, located on Lakeside Drive in Nelson, ... Continue reading
Cellport Speaks About Accident Prevention in the Case of Niki Taylor
BOULDER, Colo.--May 2, 2001--Pat Kennedy, Founder/CEO of Cellport Systems, a leader in providing safer in-vehicle hands-free wireless communications, has been a leading advocate for cell phone safety since the company's founding in 1993. "Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel," comments Kennedy. "This ... Continue reading
CLASSIC NASCAR FOOD 4 LESS WINSTON WEST 250 MAY 12
IRWINDALE RACING SEASON IN FULL SWING CLASSIC NASCAR FOOD 4 LESS WINSTON WEST 250 MAY 12 SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY EVENT WILL BENEFIT NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION & CECILIA GONZALES CENTER AT WHITE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN EAST LOS ANGELES Here come NASCAR's awesome stock cars of the Winston West! Saturday night, May 12 un ... Continue reading
Elamex Reports First Quarter 2001 Results
EL PASO, Texas--May 2, 2001--Elamex, S.A. de C.V. announced today its results for the quarter ended March 30, 2001. Sales decreased 30.3% to $35.8 million from $51.3 million in the first quarter of the previous year. Net loss for the quarter increased to $7.0 million from the $509,000 net loss reported for the same qua ... Continue reading
Etchells Atlanta Pre-Race - Epler looks to make a positive 1st impression
(Note: The following is also attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 EPLER LOOKS TO MAKE A POSITIVE 1ST IMPRESSION IN ATLANTA Putnam, Conn., May 2, 2001 - Since the announcement of Sunoco's primary sponsorship a week ago, the Etchells Racing team ha ... Continue reading
Etchells & Epler To Appear NHRA Heat & RPM2Night on Thursday
Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 CHUCK ETCHELLS & JIM EPLER TO APPEAR ON NHRA HEAT & RPM2NIGHT THIS THURSDAY Putnam, Connecticut, May 2, 2001 - Prior to hitting the race track for this weekend's Advance Auto Parts Southern Nationals, Etchells Racing teammates Chuck Etchells and Jim Epler ... Continue reading
Etchells & Epler To Appear NHRA Heat & RPM2Night on Thursday
Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 CHUCK ETCHELLS & JIM EPLER TO APPEAR ON NHRA HEAT & RPM2NIGHT THIS THURSDAY Putnam, Connecticut, May 2, 2001 - Prior to hitting the race track for this weekend's Advance Auto Parts Southern Nationals, Etchells Racing teammates Chuck Etchells and Jim Epler ... Continue reading
Featherlite Reports First-Quarter Results; Net Sales at $64.7 Million Posted, Off From 2000
CRESCO, Iowa, May 2 Featherlite, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers and luxury motorcoaches, today reported net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001 of $64.7 million. This is down 6.3 percent from net sales of $69.0 million last year. Net income for the quarter was $64 ... Continue reading
Fw: Dean Johnson Named New Crew Chief for Brian Vickers
Dean Johnson Named New Crew Chief for Brian Vickers ----- Original Message ----- From: Kevin Steele To: bgibson@raceitcom.com ; jptrip@twave.net ; dhmarketing@conninc.com ; rogersp@rjrt.com ; mwhitlock@gmrmarketing.com ; jennys@retailsportsmarketing.com ; glarkin@gal-ent.com ; bdtotten@aol.com ; ben@bristolmotorspeedwa ... Continue reading
LoJack Expansion and Ridealong
I hope you'll be able to use this, thanks for taking the time to speak with me today. I have attached as well as pasted the document for your convenience. Jennifer Ellison Account Executive JMPR Public Relations Tel (818) 992-4353 Fax (818) 992-0543 Dear Marc: While motor vehicle theft is down almost 14 percent since 1 ... Continue reading
Magna announces first quarter results
AURORA, ON, May 2 - Magna International Inc. today reported sales, profits and earnings per share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001. ----------------------------------------------------------- ------------ THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------ March 31, 2001 March 31, 2000 -------------- -------------- Sales $ ... Continue reading
News from Kenworth: New Kenworth Work Trucks Brochure Available
Kenworth Work Trucks Brochure Offers Key Information on Dump Trucks, Mixers, Heavy Haulers and Loggers KIRKLAND, Wash., May 2, 2001 - The Kenworth Work Trucks brochure offers vocational truck operators key information on Kenworth dump trucks, mixers, heavy haulers and loggers that help get the job done, no matter how t ... Continue reading
StorageNetworks Delivers Data Storage Management Services and Technology to Ford Motor Company
WALTHAM, Mass.--May 2, 2001-- StorageNetworks' Services Unlock Significant Value In Ford's Existing Assets And Improve Service Levels StorageNetworks , the world's leading provider of data storage management services, today announced that it is delivering a suite of data storage services to Ford Motor Company . Storage ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
-- Motorcycle safety is vital for anyone operating any type of vehicle. With the increased number of motorcycle owners coupled with the rising cost of gasoline, this summer will generate a proliferation in the use of motorcycles. It is important that automobile drivers, bicycle riders and pedestrians understand the nec ... Continue reading
-- What: US suppliers of service station pricing numeral signage have confirmed that oil companies have started stocking up on 3s to use in signage at their gas stations, as reported in an article in Platts Oilgram News. Specifically, they are buying a "3 point," or the larger font used to denote 3 dollars, followed by ... Continue reading
News from RODI Power Systems: Soliman Named Chief Engineer
NEWS RELEASE May 3, 2001 Contact: Michael Wasem, The Siefkes Group, 425-392-2611 JOSEPH SOLIMAN NAMED CHIEF ENGINEER FOR RODI POWER SYSTEMS ABBEVILLE, La. Joseph Soliman was recently named chief engineer of RODI Power Systems, a leading-edge developer of diesel power technology and manufacturer of power systems for ... Continue reading
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-- WHAT: Columbia Business School will bestow its Distinguished Leadership in Government and Distinguished Leadership in Business Awards during its 25th Annual Dinner. The event will be attended by over 1200 of the nation's business leaders, including this year's event chair: Henry Kravis ('69 MBA), Kohlberg Kravis Rob ... Continue reading
American Standard Announces 2001 Voting Results
PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 3 American Standard Companies Inc. today announced to shareowners the results of the 2001 proxy voting at the company's annual meeting. Proposal 1, Election of Directors -- All directors received in excess of 52 million or at least 99.4 percent of shares voted for re-election. Proposal 2, Ratifica ... Continue reading
AMETEK Aerospace Selected to Provide Sensors for New CF34-10 Regional Jet Engine
PAOLI, Pa., May 3 AMETEK Aerospace has been selected to provide the engine sensor suite for GE Aircraft Engines' new CF34-10D/E jet engine. AMETEK will supply a full complement of engine sensors for the new regional jet engine, including sensors for temperatures, pressures, speeds, oil level/temperature, and vibration. ... Continue reading
Aretech Lands Information Technology Outsourcing Contract
MARYSVILLE, Mich., May 3 Aretech Information Services, Inc., an information technology (IT) company specializing in outsourcing, has been awarded a contract to provide IT outsourcing services to Michigan-based Davis Industries, Inc., a market leader in automotive components. The multi- year contract is Aretech's latest ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Appoints Frank Sklarsky to Key Controlling Post
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3 DaimlerChrysler Corporation announced today the appointment of Frank Sklarsky to the position of Vice President - Finance and Assistant Controller - Product Quality, Cost Management and Procurement. He will report to Jim Donlon, Senior Vice President - Controlling Chrysler. In this position, ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract for Electronic Throttle Control Position Sensors
ELKHART, Ind.--May 3, 2001--CTS Corporation , a world leader in automotive position sensor and actuator technology, today announced that Visteon Corporation has selected CTS Automotive Products to supply throttle position sensors for two new Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Systems. The systems will be used globally o ... Continue reading
Details of Ford's Annual Shareholders Meeting to be Held May 10
DEARBORN, Mich., May 3 Ford Motor Company will hold its 2001 annual meeting of shareholders on May 10 at The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, Minn. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. CDT. Reporters can access the meeting on a listen-only basis by calling 313-390-9053. ... Continue reading
Medallion Financial Corp. Files Registration Statement For Common Stock Offering
NEW YORK, May 3 Medallion Financial Corp. today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed public offering of 3,000,000 shares of its common stock. All of the shares offered pursuant to the offering are to be sold by the Company. UBS Warburg w ... Continue reading
New Technology Helps AAA Combat Credit Card Fraud
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 3, 2001--Millions of Americans use credit cards -- sometimes on a daily basis -- but how often are they thinking about the safety of each transaction? "Combating fraud has always been important to AAA and its credit card services provider," said Scott Denman, managing director, AAA Financial Services ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo.--May 3, 2001--PlanetCAD Inc. (AMEX:PCD), the world's leading developer of Quality Data Management (QDM) solutions for the manufacturing supply chain, today announced the appointment of Joy Godesiabois Sullins as chief financial officer. Sullins brings 18 years of financial management experience with both ... Continue reading
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 3 Marko Pencak, Director, Energy Technology Equity Research, Credit Suisse First Boston; Dr. Allan C. Lloyd, Chairman, California Air Resources Board; and Catherine Lentz, Program Manager, California Fuel Cell Partnership will present keynote addresses at the Automotive Engineering International (A ... Continue reading
UAW Blasts Bush's Social Security Commission
DETROIT, May 3 UAW President Stephen P. Yokich today blasted President Bush's newly-announced commission on Social Security as "nothing more than political cover for Bush's proposal to privatize Social Security." "In contrast to previous federal commissions that studied ways to strengthen the Social Security system, Bu ... Continue reading
Wrenchead, Inc. Names Industry Veteran Doreen Slayter To Profit Pro's Catalog Unit
Career Catalog Specialist to Guide Catalog Arm of Automotive Technology Company WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 3 Effective immediately, Doreen Slayter will join the management team as the Director of Electronic Catalog at the Profit Pro Division of Wrenchead, Inc. Wrenchead, Inc. is a leader in software, and e-commerce techno ... Continue reading
Probex Reports Q2 Results; Advances Toward Start of Plant Construction
Probex Corp., an energy technology company specializing in environmental services, today reported revenues for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2001, of approximately $4.1 million, compared with no revenues for the same period a year earlier, when Probex was a development stage company. The net loss for the se ... Continue reading
Irish Government Taps Prometric Thomson Learning
Prometric Thomson Learning, the global leader in computer based testing, is helping the European Union to meet its goal of reducing automobile accidents and related deaths and injuries. Under a seven-year, public/private partnership, Prometric will deliver the Irish Republic's newly established driver theory exam via c ... Continue reading
ATP's Modern Plastic Technics Announces Opening Of New Injection Molding Facility in Mexico
WEST BERLIN, N.J., May 3 Modern Plastic Technics, an Applied Tech Products company that specializes in custom-designed injection molded components for the electronics and telecommunications industries, has announced the opening of ATP de Mexico, S.A., a new manufacturing and assembly facility in Chihuahua, Mexico. The ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--May 3, 2001--CCC Information Services Group Inc. , through its wholly-owned subsidiary CCC Information Services Inc., a leading provider of business solutions to the automobile claims industry, today announced the results for the first quarter of 2001 and reported strong profitability in CCC U.S. "We are pleas ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Drag Racers Lead 50th Anniversary Edition Of NHRA Competition into Georgia
COMMERCE, Ga., May 3 The 50th Anniversary edition of NHRA drag racing brings all eight of its Federal-Mogul sportsman categories to Atlanta Dragway this weekend for the Advance Auto Parts NHRA Southern Nationals. The event begins with sportsman qualifying today and continues through Sunday's final eliminations. (Photo: ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--May 3, 2001--General Magic, Inc. , a pioneer and innovator in voice application software and services, today announced it will provide comprehensive, on-site voice application hosting services for OnStar's Virtual Advisor, a new Web-based information system for vehicles. Under the terms of the agreem ... Continue reading
Millennium Cell Completes Initial Testing Of Hydrogen On Demand For Automotive Applications
EATONTOWN, N.J.--May 3, 2001--Millennium Cell announced today that initial testing of the Millennium Cell Hydrogen on Demand(TM) system for automotive applications has been successfully completed. A series of key objectives were established, identifying the necessary purity, pressure and rate for the stream of hydrogen ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--May 3, 2001-- Cobalt and Toyota target "ready to buy" Internet customers with buyatoyota.com Buyatoyota.com, an innovative online locate-to-order program developed by The Cobalt Group and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., has extended this week into four central Atlantic markets, including Baltimore, Philadelphia, ... Continue reading
Worldstar Accredited in Philippines
SANTEE, Calif.--May 3, 2001--World Transport Authority Inc. (OTCBB:WTAI)(Frankfurt: 920943) (WTA) Thursday announced that CBN World Star Inc. (CBN), has accomplished a major requirement to fulfill its business plan. CBN is the Master License Holder to manufacture and distribute the WorldStar utility vehicle in the Phil ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc. Lowers Losses 50 Percent in Second Quarter
T.J.T., Inc., a recycler of axles and tires and wholesale distributor of O.E.M. parts and aftermarket material to the manufactured housing industry, lowered losses by 50 percent in the second quarter ended March 31, 2001 compared to the same period a year ago. It was the second consecutive quarter that losses improved ... Continue reading
Foamex International Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
Foamex International Inc. , the leading manufacturer of flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer foam products in North America, today announced financial results for its first quarter, which ended March 31, 2001. President and Chief Executive Officer John Televantos said, "Our successful efforts in several critical ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Group Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
CCC Information Services Group Inc. , through its wholly-owned subsidiary CCC Information Services Inc., a leading provider of business solutions to the automobile claims industry, today announced the results for the first quarter of 2001 and reported strong profitability in CCC U.S. "We are pleased to report that CCC ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/7th Annual Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour
--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)-- Joliet, Ill. WHAT: The 7th Annual Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour. A 3,000+ custom car caravan traveling over 2,400 miles, visiting nine cities in 10 days. ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/AAA Texas Recognizes the Top Tech & Top Auto Repair Facilities in the State
-- WHAT: Top Tech & Top Shop Awards WHEN: Friday, May 4, 2001 at 10:00 am WHERE: Professional Auto Care 9916 Honeywell Street Houston, TX 77074 WHO & WHY: AAA Texas will recognize the top tech and the top automotive facilities in the state. Terry Roberts of the Woodlands Exxon Car Care beat some stiff competition to be ... Continue reading
POISSY, France--May 3, 2001--Webraska, the worldwide provider of wireless navigation services and technologies, has signed a contract with Borg Instruments, 1st tier automotive supplier for innovative electronics, which will launch a low cost off-board real-time navigation terminal for cars based on the Webraska's wire ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--May 3, 2001-- Cobalt and Toyota target "ready to buy" Internet customers with buyatoyota.com Buyatoyota.com, an innovative online locate-to-order program developed by The Cobalt Group and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., has extended this week into four central Atlantic markets, including Baltimore, Philadelphia, ... Continue reading
IBSS Announces Web Functionality for Manufacturers
Integrated Business Systems and Services, Inc. 115 Atrium Way, Suite 228Columbia, SC 29223(803) 736-5595 FAX (803) 736-5639 Media Contact Investor Contact Dana Todd Sean Collins CarterTodd & Associates Coffin Communications Group 803.779.4005 818.789.0100 ext. 102 dana@cartertodd.com sean.collins@coffincg.com IBSS Adds ... Continue reading
BOSTON--May 3, 2001-- LeaseTrading Creates Single, Cost-Effective Source to Facilitate Transfer of Leases for Businesses and Individual Users in Burgeoning Secondary Lease Market Today at the North American Truck Show, LeaseTrading (Booth #1526) made its debut and introduced the first and only full-service, independent ... Continue reading
McLaren Performance Technologies 2nd Quarter Conference Call Scheduled for May 17
LIVONIA, Mich., May 3 McLaren Performance Technologies will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its 2nd Quarter financial results on Thursday, May 17, 2001, between 1 and 1:30 p.m., EDT. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010321/MCLNLOGO ) Participants can join the conference toll-fr ... Continue reading
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 3 TD Waterhouse Group, Inc. , the global online financial services firm, is giving investors in Grand Rapids, MI, the chance to win a brand new 2001 Ford Mustang convertible in a sweepstakes promotion beginning today and running through May 30th. To enter, consumers must go to the TD Waterhouse ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, May 3 TD Waterhouse Group, Inc. , the global online financial services firm, is giving investors in the Washington, DC metro area the chance to win a brand new 2001 Ford Mustang convertible in a sweepstakes promotion beginning today and running through May 30th. To enter, consumers must go to a participatin ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif. & SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 3, 2001--UGS , a leading supplier of collaborative product development software to the manufacturing industry, and The Engineering Services Group (ESG), a leading supplier of comprehensive engineering and productivity improvement solutions, today announce a partnership that prov ... Continue reading
ZAPPY Electric Scooters Now Available At BlueLight.com
SEBASTOPOL, Calif.--May 3, 2001--The new ZAPPY JR. electric scooter from electric vehicle pioneer ZAPWORLD.COM is now available at http://www.bluelight.com, the Internet arm of K-Mart. Visitors to BlueLight.com can find the ZAPPY JR. under the keyword `ZAPPY.' Modeled after the popular ZAPPY electric scooter for adults ... Continue reading
ADESA Corporation Acquires I-44 Auto Auction
ADESA Corporation, North America's fastest growing wholesale vehicle remarketing services company, announced today that it has acquired the I-44 Auto Auction in Tulsa, Oklahoma from founding president, Dub Enlow. Located on over 85 acres of property on Interstate 44 at 161st East Avenue in Tulsa, I-44 Auto Auction will ... Continue reading
BMW Outsells All Other Luxury Brands in April
BMW became the number one luxury automotive brand in April, outselling all other luxury vehicles. BMW of North America, LLC reported sales of 20,012 yesterday, marking its second best month ever. "BMW has long had strong recognition in the U.S. marketplace. Our products continue to be our strength and with production a ... Continue reading
Medium Truck ABS Ready to Roll Off Continental Teves Production Line
Continental Teves is preparing to launch a medium duty truck version of its powerful and compact MK series of four-wheel anti-lock brake systems (ABS) at the company's award-winning high tech facility in Morganton, NC. Called the MK 50, the unit uses the very latest technology in automotive electronics and was designed ... Continue reading
Method of Verifying Vehicle Emissions Patent Issued
International Fuel Technology, Inc. announced today that U.S. Patent No. 6,216,527, involving a method of verifying vehicle emissions, was issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on April 17, 2001. "This is an important step in our process for bringing the PEERfuel(TM) technology to a point where we can ... Continue reading
Milestone at Continental Teves: 50-millionth Electronic Brake System
Continental Teves today celebrated a very special milestone -- the production of its 50-millionth Electronic Brake System (EBS). The ceremonies took place at its headquarters plant in Frankfurt, Germany, where the success story began in 1984 when the first Anti- lock Brake System (ABS) rolled off the assembly-line. The ... Continue reading
Understanding Road Rage - Transportation Experts Look at Remedies
Popular opinion has it that 'road rage' is increasingly prevalent and dangerous in the urban driving environment. Whether or not this opinion is true, driver frustration in congested conditions may lead to an increase in aggressive driving, a less intentionally malignant and more common subset of road rage. The potenti ... Continue reading
Valeo Honored by General Motors as a 2000 Supplier of the Year
Valeo was named a General Motors Supplier of the Year, recognizing superior performance in the areas of quality, service, technology and price of the company's starters and IP switches activities. The award was presented during ceremonies Saturday, April 28 at the historic Warner Theatre in the nation's capital. "It is ... Continue reading
Who's Driving While Using a Cell Phone and What They're Gabbing About
use and motor vehicle collisions. According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, using cellular phones while driving quadruples the risk of a vehicle collision. It's no wonder. According to a new survey by Progressive Insurance, 46 percent of respondents report having swerved into another lane a ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Kimmel to drive Tagsby Racing Chevrolet at St. Louis
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 Frank Kimmel, defending ARCA Re/Max Champion, will be piloting the #73 Tagsby Racing Chevrolet Silverado this Saturday, May 6th in the Ram Tough 200 presented by Pepsi at the Gateway Raceway outside of St. Louis, MO. Joey Sonntag, team manager, m ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Hamilton Interview: Still riding high
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Teleconference with Bobby Hamilton, driver of the No. 55 Square D Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Andy Petree, owner of Andy Petree Racing (APR). Q&A's with Bobby Hamilton: (Even though you didn't have a great day at the California r ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Keller reviews California; Looks ahead to Richmond
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 About California . . . Jason Keller and the Albertson's team once again overcame obstacles at California Speedway. One hour before the race began, crew chief Steve Addington heard a "knocking" in the motor and made the call to change the motor in ... Continue reading
INDY 500: 'RPM2Night' using IMS Productions Studios for Live Segments
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - ESPN2, home of the popular motorsports show "RPM2Night," has started to use IMS Productions, the production company owned and operated by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation, for live segments used during the show. Using VY ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett resumes quest for second Winston Cup title at Richmond
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 RICHMOND, Va. - Two years ago, Dale Jarrett ventured to Richmond International Raceway for the ¾-mile track's spring event, which he won, and left leading the Winston Cup point standings, the first time he held the number one position during the ... Continue reading
INDY 500: TV, Radio coverage increases to 73 hours for 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Fifty-two hours of television and more than 21 hours of radio coverage will originate from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the month of May, keeping fans informed of daily activities leading up to the 85th Indianapolis 500-M ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Elliott, Atwood look forward to Richmond Race
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 RICHMOND, Va. - It may be called the Pontiac Excitement 400, but the Bill Elliott and Casey Atwood predict the real excitement at Richmond International Raceway will come from Dodge this weekend. "It's one of the better places we race," said Bill ... Continue reading
CART: Andretti ready for 'hometown' advantage
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 --Sunday will be Andretti's 273rd start in the CART FedEx Championship Series. He will be tied with Al Unser Jr. for the most Champ Car starts and tied for fifth on the all-time list. -- Andretti has won twice in Nazareth, 1992 and in 1987. In 19 ... Continue reading
NHRA's 50 GREATEST DRIVERS: Number 30, Chris Karamesines
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 What Chris Karamesines lacks in NHRA national event wins (0 for 3 in career NHRA finals) he's more than made up for in near-mythical tales generated during a six-decade career. Equipped with a fearless driving style that was largely influenced by ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Each Week Brings New Test For Dodge Racing Engine
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 RICHMOND, Va. - The Dodge Intrepid R/T racing engine endured one of its toughest tests during the past weekend at California Speedway. The engine is about to endure a very different kind of test this coming weekend at Richmond International Racew ... Continue reading
CART: FedEx Championship Series heads to Nazareth Speedway
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 DETROIT- The 2001 FedEx Championship Series has been characterized by the unexpected, both on track and off. One of the biggest on-track surprises at this early juncture of the campaign has been the performance of third-year driver Cristiano da M ... Continue reading
CART: Herta prepared for Nazareth attack
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 Herta at Nazareth: The 2001 Lehigh Valley Grand Prix will mark Herta's sixth Champ Car start at Nazareth Speedway. Herta made his inaugural start at the 1995 event, where he qualified 11th and finished 23rd. Herta's best qualifying result at Naza ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Hamilton in the midst of the Winston Cup Points Battle
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C.– In the midst of its most competitive season in the Winston Cup points battle, the Square D Racing Team is still learning the tricks to enable driver Bobby Hamilton to return to victory lane for the second time this year. Th ... Continue reading
SCCA: New cars classified in Speedvision World Challenge
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-SCCA Pro Racing has added six cars to those eligible for the Speedvision World Challenge GT category, effective immediately. New eligible models include: Lotus Elise, Lotus Sport 190, Lexus GS 430, Subaru WRX, Steeda ST 460 and P ... Continue reading
ASA: Elliott Inks Three-Race Deal With Royal Wire Products
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 SUWANNE, Ga. - Royal Wire Products, a manufacturer of air pollution control equipment and equine wire products, has inked a marketing agreement for three races with Team Clean Motorsports and driver David Elliott. Royal Wire Products has been shi ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Delphi to sponsor Indy Racing event in Chicagoland
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 JOLIET, Ill. - Delphi Automotive Systems' title sponsorship of the Indy Racing Northern Light Series event on Sept. 2, 2001, at Chicagoland Speedway was announced at a press conference May 2, as the event will be titled the Delphi Indy 300. The D ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart Hoping To Finish What He Started at Pontiac Excitement 400
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 DETROIT - Tony Stewart heads into this Saturday's Pontiac Excitement 400 on a roll. His fourth-place finish at California on Sunday gave him back-to-back top-five finishes for the first time since last October and extends his streak of races with ... Continue reading
ASA: Miller Looks To Defend Title At Montgomery Motor Speedway
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 PENDLETON, Ind. (May 2, 2001) - The sixth event of the 2001 season sees the ASA ACDelco Series travel to Montgomery (AL) Motor Speedway for the running of the Alabama 300 on Sunday, May 6. ASA made its inaugural stop at the .5-mile oval in Montgo ... Continue reading
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