Many U.S. Passenger Cars Are Driven on 'Bald' Tires, NHTSA Research Shows
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Launch Of Major Nationwide Campaign to Promote Tire Safety WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Responding to new studies showing that a significant number of American motorists are driving on bald tires and that many gas stations that provide air pumps fail to provide accurate tire pre ... Continue reading
Team Chicago Challenge (TV Show)
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See The New Mini-Cooper In California
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Nov. 30, 2001--The 2002 San Jose International Auto Show January 9-13 at the San Jose Convention Center has acquired 8,000 square feet of additional exhibit space, an advance ticket purchase mechanism and the Bay Area debut of a European version of the much-anticipated Mini-Cooper it was announced tod ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces Closure of Desio, Italy, Facility
TROY, Mich., Nov. 30 -- In line with a broad restructuring plan announced earlier this year, Delphi Automotive Systems said today it is closing a facility in Desio, Italy. The facility is expected to be closed no later than the end of the first quarter, 2002. ``Delphi continually reviews its facilities and product port ... Continue reading
Mitchell Announces Availability of Version 7 of ABS
SAN DIEGO--Nov. 30, 2001-- New Version Saves Shop Owners Time and Money; Offers Data Export Via the Internet and QuickBooks Interface Mitchell International today announced nationwide availability of Version 7 of its ABS Body Shop Management System, the collision repair industry's leading solution for increasing profit ... Continue reading
Ford and Caterpillar Form Logistics (parts)Alliance
DEARBORN, Mich. and PEORIA, Ill., Nov. 30 -- Ford Motor Company and Caterpillar Inc. have entered into a software alliance to develop a world-class logistics information system to increase the speed at which service repair parts are delivered to market. Ford and Caterpillar will jointly define the alliance's strategic ... Continue reading
Reuters : Auto business has high hopes for e-commerce
A Special Report From Neil Winton, European Auto Correspondent VIENNA, Nov 29 In thois special report Reuters, the leading provider of news said that - Electronic commerce will transform global automotive industry economics by cutting billions of dollars in costs, but don't expect to see concrete results any time soon, ... Continue reading
Highway Safety Statement By Hoffa
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- The following is a statement by James P. Hoffa of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on cross-border trucking legislation: The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is pleased that Congress and the White House have agreed to create a strong safety regime that will ensure the safety of th ... Continue reading
Software Glitch Causes Recall of 43,000 PT Cruisers and Jeep Grand Cherokees
DETROIT - In this article AP reported that DaimlerChrysler has recalled 43,000 of its latest Chrysler PT Cruisers and Jeep Grand Cherokees because of a potential problem that could disable gauges and warning lights, the federal government reported. A software error in the 2002 models of both vehicles can occur in the m ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Chairman Meets High-Ranking Bush Administration Officials And Washington Business Leaders WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- At meetings today with high-ranking Bush Administration officials, and at a luncheon at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Juergen Schrempp, DaimlerChrysler Chairman of the Management Board, expre ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Average Gasoline Price Declines a Nickel Over the Past Week
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 30, 2001--For the 11th consecutive week the prices of fuel declined throughout Southern California, Nevada and Arizona, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for m ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Announces Operating Results for Its Third Quarter
PORTLAND, Ore.--Nov. 29, 2001--Robert C. Warren, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascade Corporation , reported net income for the third quarter ended October 31, 2001 of $3.6 million ($.30 per share), compared to net income of $792,000 ($.06 per share) in the third quarter of the prior year. Consolidated ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/AuthenTec to Showcase Its Industry Leading Fingerprint Sensors at Biometrics 2001
-- The World's Smallest Touch-and-Go Biometric Device Designed to Enhance Personal Security for Portable Consumer Devices will be Featured WHO: AuthenTec, Inc. is a semiconductor company that provides advanced fingerprint biometric technology for manufacturers in the PC, wireless, PDA, access control and automotive mar ... Continue reading
Arctic Impact 2001: Students Clash In Statewide LEGO Mindstorms Competition
FOR RELEASE: November 29, 2001 Arctic Impact 2001: Students Clash In Statewide LEGO Mindstorms Competition Students from around the State of Michigan will clash in the University of Detroit Mercy Calihan Hall on, Saturday, December 8 as part of the national FIRST LEGO League (FLL). This is the third annual State Compet ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 29, 2001--Autobytel.com generates more vehicle sales online than any other Web site according to the recently published J.D. Power and Associates 2001 New Autoshopper.com Study(SM). This marks the 3rd year that Autobytel.com has been cited by J.D. Power and Associates as the market share leader amo ... Continue reading
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CHICAGO--Nov. 29, 2001--The Board of Trade Clearing Corporation (the "Clearing Corporation") and Commodities Management Exchange Inc. ("CMXchange") today jointly announced that they have entered into an agreement under which the Clearing Corporation will process and administer a guarantee of certain OTC transactions li ... Continue reading
ELI Innovation Selects Duraswitch Technology for Dairy Monitoring Equipment
PHOENIX--Nov. 29, 2001--Duraswitch Industries Inc.'s PushGate(TM)technology was selected for control keypads in milk metering equipment by ELI Innovation, an Australian-based designer and manufacturer of integrated dairy management systems. Designed for use on dairy farms throughout Australia and the world, the keypads ... Continue reading
FreeMarkets Expands and Extends Relationship With Pilkington
PITTSBURGH--Nov. 29, 2001-- Leading glass manufacturer adds QuickSource(TM) to portfolio of e-sourcing solutions; extends strategic sourcing agreement into 2002 FreeMarkets, Inc. , the leading global provider of e-sourcing software and service solutions, today announced that it has expanded and extended its relationshi ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: November 29, 2001 Grand Blanc, Mich.-General Motors Service Parts Operations (GM SPO) has launched two new programs that allow GM dealers and independent collision repair shops to access collision repair and service manual information quickly and accurately via the internet. The goal of the program is to i ... Continue reading
WALLDORF, Germany--Nov. 28, 2001--SAP AG today announced that over 30 of the world's most formidable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) -- including the BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler, Porsche AG, Renault and Nissan and Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motors -- are among the growing number of vehicle manufacturers implementin ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Announces Agreement with icarz
PHILADELPHIA--Nov. 28, 2001--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full service automotive aftermarket chain, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with icarz, inc. for the purpose of acquiring the icarz PartsWatch(TM) store management system for its 628 store locations nationwide. Pep ... Continue reading
REMINDER/BOTCC and CMXchange to Hold Press Conference at FIA Expo
-- Who: The Board of Trade Clearing Corporation (The Clearing Corporation) and Commodities Management Exchange Inc. (CMXchange) What: A significant joint announcement will be made regarding a derivatives trading initiative. Representatives from the automobile industry will participate. ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Nov. 29, 2001--Carfax, the pioneer of vehicle history report, along with Saab Cars USA, Inc delivered a voucher good for a Saab Certified Pre-owned vehicle to contest winner Robert Olmstoday at Village Saab in Acton, Massachusetts. "A clean title history provides peace of mind and ensures a quality vehicl ... Continue reading
The following is information about Spartan Motors. If you have additional questions, please call me at 616-233-0500. Thank you for your interest in Spartan Ben Buursma Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. 171 Monroe NW, Suite 500 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Phone 616.233.0500 Fax 616.233.0600 bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com FOR ... Continue reading
Velant Announces Transportation Planning Agreement With Wise Foods
ATLANTA--Nov. 29, 2001-- Velant to Produce and Implement Route Plans for Snack Food Company's Truck Fleet Velant, Inc., the leading provider of transportation planning solutions, today announced an agreement with Wise Foods, Inc., the premier regional salty snack company in the United States. Under the agreement, Velan ... Continue reading
California Law Enforcement Officers Raise $625,000 For Terrorist Victims
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Nov. 29, 2001--A statewide drive to aid families of New York law enforcement officers killed in September's terrorist activities raised $625,000. Just days after the attacks, the "California To New York Law Enforcement Trust" was launched by The California Association of Highway Patrolmen, The Peace ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Nov. 29, 2001--SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, joins eBay's "Auction for America" with a stirring tribute to tuner technology. Beginning Monday, Nov. 26th, a dramatic red, white and blue stars-and-stripes Chevrolet Cavalier, contributed by SEMA member company American Products Compan ... Continue reading
Document from Porsche Motorsports
Note: We have a high res photo of Darren Law with his car that we can e-mail to you if you want. Please e-mail Andy Schupack at andrew_schupack@compuserve.com. For Immediate Release Contact: Bob Carlson 770-290-3676 Andy Schupack 401-739-5677 PORSCHE 911 RACERS, TEAMS TAKE EIGHT 2001 GRAND-AM TITLES ATLANTA – Novembe ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 29, 2001--General Dynamics Land Systems has selected Donaldson Company, Inc. , to develop and manufacture prototype and pre-production Pulse Jet Air Cleaner (PJAC(R)) filtration systems for the U.S. Army Abrams-Crusader Common Engine Program (ACCE). The objective of the ACCE program is to retrofit cur ... Continue reading
BURLINGTON, Vt.--Nov. 29, 2001--Toll-free numbers are being used by a vast majority of FORTUNE 500(SM) companies; a study released by Response Marketing Group found that 86% of companies on the FORTUNE 500(SM) list utilize toll-free numbers. Of these companies, 50% have a vanity number (numbers that translate into word ... Continue reading
Newstream.com Digest: Strategy Analytics on the Phillips-Conoco Merger
NEW YORK--Nov. 29, 2001-- Photos Inside USS Arizona Battleship Recall 60th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists -------------------------------------------------- Evocative Photos Inside USS Arizona Battleship Recall 60th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Inside the grand battleship ... Continue reading
PPG Named Paint Supplier of Year by Decoma for Second Consecutive Year
PITTSBURGH--Nov. 29, 2001--For the second consecutive year PPG Industries has been named paint supplier of the year at Decoma International, a subsidiary of Magna International. The award is part of Decoma's effort to recognize exceptional quality, service, delivery and value among its suppliers. Award criteria include ... Continue reading
Sears Point Hosts Blood Drive in December
Diana Rose Sears Point Raceway (707) 938-8448, X118 Fans Invited to Get Blood Pumping at "High Speed Blood Drive" to Benefit American Red Cross SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Race fans and community members are invited to Sears Point Raceway to get their hearts pounding and their blood pumping at the first "High ... Continue reading
SPECIAL CAR SHOW and STREET LEGAL DRAG RACES
SPECIAL CAR SHOW and STREET LEGAL DRAG RACES SCHEDULED FOR IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY SAT. DEC. 8 Annual “Spark of Love” Toy Drive and C.A.R.E. Are Benefactors <P> Irwindale, Calif. - - There’ll be hundreds of hot-looking custom cars and even hotter Street Legal Drag Racing under way at Irwindale Speedway and ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: New-Vehicle Sales Headed Toward Historic Levels
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--Nov. 29, 2001--U.S. auto sales are on course this year to challenge historic sales levels, according to J.D. Power and Associates. Sales of new light vehicles through October reflected a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 17.1 million units, according to Power Information Network, a division o ... Continue reading
Ford, Toyota In Talks On Hybrid Vehicle-BYE BYE OPEC?
NEW YORK, Nov 30 Reuters reported that the WSJ published a report that Ford and Toyota Motor Corp have stepped up discussions on sharing development of an electric-gasoline hybrid vehicle. Discussions about a hybrid, which could be produced in North America, started in July 2000 after a meeting between Ford's former ch ... Continue reading
Court Okays Class Action Against Ford/Firestone
November 30, 2001 Sacarmento - Lawyers for Ford Motor Co. and Firestone Tire were dealt a severe blow Wednesday when federal court Judge Sarah Evans Barker gave the nod to class action suits against their companies. The move provides millions of people who owned or leased a Ford Explorer equipped with Firestone ATX, AT ... Continue reading
November 30, 2001 Sacramento - Ever wonder if the "Car of the Year" award was something won by the largest advertiser in a magazine or the company that wined and dined the editors the most. If you did, you might not be far from wrong. We, however, wonder about the folks at Popular Mechanics, a great magazine many of us ... Continue reading
U.S. Parts Makers Supplying More Japanese
November 30, 2001 Sacramento - When Honda, Nissan and Toyota first began establishing assembly plants in North America, they most often brought with them their own parts suppliers. It was a great opportunity for many smaller Japanese firms who never dreamed they would be making parts outside of Japan, then suddenly the ... Continue reading
Gasoline Prices Continue to Drop
November 30, 2001 Sacramento - The average price for gasoline has dropped another four cents a gallon over the last week, making many wonder where will it end. One month ago no one would have envisioned gasoline under $1 a gallon but with the average across the country at $1.13, many areas are seeing sub-$1 a gallon ga ... Continue reading
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