ADVISORY/EVAA to Host Electric Transportation Industry Conference In Sacramento
-- The Electric Vehicle Association of the Americas ("EVAA") will host a four-day conference and exposition to stimulate exchange of technical information and discuss the latest technological developments in the electric transportation industry in Sacramento, Calif., Dec. 11-14, 2001. The event, "EVAA Electric Transpor ... Continue reading
ALLDATA August 2001 Newsletter
Greetings! It is my pleasure to email you the latest quarterly issue of the ALLDATA Newsletter! Inside you will read about: * Customer Loyalty, The Cornerstone of a Successful Business * ALLDATA Online and DVD/CD Updates * Tech Tip: Geo Tracker * "The End of Summer", by Walt Samuelson, Executive Vice President and Chie ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--July 30, 2001-- White Paper Outlines Process for Integration Event marketing agency, The George P. Johnson Company (GPJ) has published the white paper, "Building Brand Advocates Through Integrated Event Marketing," co-authored by GPJ CEO Robert G. Vallee, Jr. and executive ... Continue reading
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--July 30, 2001--Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc. (NTS), an affiliate of Nestor, Inc. (OTC: NEST), today announced that the Company has established local offices in San Diego (CA), Athens (GA), and Ponta Vedra Beach (FL). This expansion reflects the nationwide momentum that has been building for the Company ... Continue reading
Oshkosh's Newest Model to Protect Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark Airports
OSHKOSH, Wis.--July 30, 2001-- Oshkosh Receives $11.2 Million Order for 22 Striker(TM) ARFF Trucks from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, was awarded a $11.2 million contract for 22 Striker(TM) airport rescue and fire f ... Continue reading
RecycleAuction.com Newsletter Vol. 4 What can drive business to your door? This is the question pondered by business owners and salesmen for 100's of years. The ultimate answer is not advertising or tricky sales tactics. It is pricing and availability. Make your product affordable and available worldwide and the world ... Continue reading
REMINDER/Stanley Cup Champion to Visit PPG Industry's Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada, Glass Plant
--July 30, 2001-- Bob Hartley, coach of the Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche, will share the Stanley Cup with his former co-workers at PPG Industry's Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada, automotive glass plant on Tuesday, July 31. Hartley, a Hawkesbury native, was a cutter on the plant's production line from 1983-1987. ... Continue reading
SDRC and Hendrick Motorsports Expand Relationship
CINCINNATI--(BW SportsWire)--July 30, 2001--SDRC Hendrick Motorsports, One of NASCAR Winston Cup's Premier Teams, Uses SDRC I-DEAS(R) For Winning Results; SDRC Automotive Delivers Filed by Structural Dynamics Research Corporation pursuant to "Rule 14a-12" under the Securities Act of 1933 Subject Company: Structural Dyn ... Continue reading
Southwall Announces Production of a New Product for Plasma Display Panels
PALO ALTO, Calif.--July 30, 2001--Southwall Technologies Inc. announced today it has started shipping pre-production quantities of its new product used in laminated filters for Plasma Display Panels (PDP's). PDP's are the new generation of (wall-mounted) large screen TVs, which are increasingly being used in home-envir ... Continue reading
S&P Asgns Rtgs to Cap One Auto Finance Tr 2001-A Nts
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor's--July 30, 2001--Standard & Poor's assigned its ratings to Capital One Auto Finance Trust 2001-A's $850 million automobile receivable-backed notes (see list). The rating on the class A-1 notes is based on sufficient credit enhancement, a conservative prepayment assumption and liquidity stress ... Continue reading
"The Monte Carlo Looney Tunes Challenge" Sweepstakes Launched
Chevrolet, Warner Bros. Consumer Products Launch "The Monte Carlo Looney Tunes Challenge" Sweepstakes Chevrolet and Warner Bros. Consumer Products are joining forces for "The Monte Carlo Looney Tunes Challenge" national sweepstakes promotion, culminating September 8 with the "Monte Carlo 400 with the Looney Tunes" NASC ... Continue reading
Wells Fargo Auto Finance Raises the Speed Limit for Online Credit Applications With DealerTrack
SAN FRANCISCO--July 30, 2001-- New System Delivers Fast, Free Underwriting Decisions Over the Internet to Dealers and Instant Credit Decisions to Car-Buyers Wells Fargo & Co. shifted online credit applications and underwriting into high gear today with DealerTrack(SM), a Web-based system that automates the entire autom ... Continue reading
GM Will Sue Dual-Showroom Dealers
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS reported that GM Will Sue Dual-Showroom Dealers.General Motors will sue dealers who refuse to move non-GM brands out of their showrooms. "We're going to get involved in some litigation with dealers," said Bill Lovejoy, group vice president for vehicle sales, service and marketing, on Wednesday, July 25. ... Continue reading
Union Drops Bid to Organize Canadian Toyota Plant
Reuters reported that The Canadian Auto Workers union has called off its bid to organize a Toyota Motor Corp. plant outside Toronto because it failed to garner enough support from workers, a Toyota official said on Friday. Greig Mordue, a spokesman for Toyota at the Cambridge, Ontario, plant, said the Canadian Auto Wor ... Continue reading
Ex-Chrysler Exec Leads IPO for Nationwide Network of Dealers
Automotive News reported that,Asbury Automotive Group Inc., a national vehicle retailer co-founded by a former deputy to Lee Iacocca, will seek to raise as much as $150 million through an initial public offering. The company, based in Stamford, Conn., filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to sell common sto ... Continue reading
Montero's 'Not Acceptable' Rating Leaves Consumers Wondering Whom to Trust
In rating the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero "not acceptable" because tests indicate the vehicle rolls over easily, Consumer Reports magazine raises new concerns about the safety of sport-utility vehicles and leaves consumers wondering, whom do you trust? Mitsubishi staunchly defends the Montero's safety and accuses Consumer ... Continue reading
Ontool.com Secures Second Round of Financing; Sales Continue to Grow in Spite of Worsening Economy
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--July 30, 2001--Ontool Inc., the market leader in the Internet distribution channel for professional automotive tools and equipment, today announced that it has closed its second round of financing. Founded in early 2000, the company now markets the products of over 300 brand-name manufacturers like S ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--July 30, 2001--The Electric Vehicle Association of the Americas (EVAA) will host a four-day conference and exposition to stimulate exchange of technical information and discuss the latest technological developments in the electric transportation industry in Sacramento, Calif., Dec. 11-14, 2001. The event, " ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--July 30, 2001-- MotorPlace Auto Exchange Combines Industry-Leading Dealer Network and World-Class Service and Technology MotorPlace Auto Exchange, a division of The Cobalt Group , announced today the launch of an all-new version of its online wholesale used vehicle exchange. MotorPlace Auto Exchange combines t ... Continue reading
Ten Best Sports Car Buys In America According to Forbes
NEW YORK--July 30, 2001--Think you have to be rich to drive a fun car? Not so, according to Forbes.com. In "The Best Sports Car Buys In America," Forbes.com Lifestyle Senior Editor Michael Frank reviews 10 cars that promise fun, speed, power, or other virtues, at prices that even a regular Joe or Jane can afford. No Fe ... Continue reading
Court Refuses to Recall Explorers, Firestone Tires
An article in the Detroit Free Press reported that a federal judge refused Friday to order a recall of millions of Ford Explorers and Firestone tires, saying that only theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration can force manufacturers to take potentially defective products off the road. The paper went on to say ... Continue reading
Cadillac To Unveil All-New 2003 Cadillac CTS At Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
FOR RELEASE: July 30, 2001 Cadillac To Unveil All-New 2003 Cadillac CTS At Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance A Cadillac for the 21st Century With styling beyond bold, the new 2003 CTS - the first 100 percent application of Cadillac's art and science approach to passenger car design - will make its debut Aug. 18th at the ... Continue reading
Fitch Assigns Mercury General Corp.'A+' L-T Issuer And Debt Rtg
Fitch has assigned an 'A+' long-term issuer rating to Mercury General Corp. (Mercury), and a preliminary 'A+' senior debt rating to Mercury's recently announced proposed debt offering. The Rating Outlook is Stable. The strong rating is supported by Mercury's excellent track record of superior underwriting results, cons ... Continue reading
Minnesota Ride for Kids sets new record in spite of severe storms
Hundreds of enthusiastic - and damp - motorcyclists braved powerful summer storms to raise a record $64,184 at the Minnesota Ride For Kids on Sunday, July 22, 2001. As the early morning sun crept across the horizon in the east, huge black storm clouds came rolling in from the west to blanket the Minnesota State Capitol ... Continue reading
Payless Car Rental Offers $30 Daily Rate During 30th Anniversary
Payless Car Rental is offering a mid size car for $30 per day to commemorate the company's 30th anniversary. This special rate is available through mid December and can be secured through your local travel agent, participating Payless locations and online at http://www.PaylessCarRental.com. "Taking care of our customer ... Continue reading
SDRC Secures Aberdeen CPC Top Ten Award
Filed by Structural Dynamics Research Corporation pursuant to "Rule 14a-12" under the Securities Act of 1933 -- Subject Company: Structural Dynamics Research Corporation Commission File No.: 33-16541 SDRC today announced that the Aberdeen Group, a leading IT market analysis firm, named SDRC and SDRC's customer, Seagate ... Continue reading
Technological Development in the Third World
Production Mini-plants in mobile containers "...Science Network will supply to countries and developing regions the technology and the necessary support for the production in series of Mini-plants in mobile containers (40-foot). The Mini-plant system is designed in such a way that all the production machinery is fixed ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Benson’s Luck Turns At Pocono
July 30, 2001 Johnny Benson and his crew chief James Ince said they were going to do everything different Sunday at Pocono to break the #10 Valvoline Pontiac team’s recent string of bad luck. No stone would be left unturned in their effort to do everything different. Ince cancelled the pre-race team meeting. Bens ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Race Results, Pennsylvania 500, Pocono
July 30, 2001 1. (11) Bobby Labonte, Pontiac, 200, $189,427. 2. (12) Dale Earnhardt Jr, Chevrolet, 200, $119,923. 3. ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS: Manzo and Bozzelli take top honors at Numidia Raceway
July 30, 2001 NUMIDIA, Pa.- In the final results from Numidia Raceway; Federal-Mogul Dragster driver Cliff Bozelli and Federal-Mogul Funny Car pilot Frank Manzo took home the honors. Bozzelli of Absecon, N.J., took on Artie Allen of Jacksonville, Fla., in the final and laid down a 5.648-second pass at 249.23 mph to tak ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Johnny Benson Post Race Quotes, Pocono
July 30, 2001 JOHNNY BENSON, NO. 10 VALVOLINE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: "We worked extremely, extremely hard today. The Valvoline Pontiac was pretty good to start with and then we got in that middle segment and we couldn't hit a thing. We were all over the place. We got a lap down and James (Ince) said 'Man, let's make some ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Labonte Interview: Winning at Pocono
July 30, 2001 BOBBY LABONTE, NO. 18 INTERSTATE BATTERIES PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (TALK ABOUT THE PASS FOR THE LEAD OVER DALE JR.) "I got on the outside of him I guess in (Turn) 3, went down into (Turn) 1 and he got by me. I swung back to the inside, went into the corner, made it stick into the Tunnel Turn. I tried to hold ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Tony Stewart Post Race Quotes, Pocono
July 30, 2001 TONY STEWART, NO. 20 HOME DEPOT PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (TWO CONSECUTIVE TOP-FIVE FINISHES - WHAT DOES THIS DO FOR MOMENTUM FOR YOU AND THE TEAM?) "It's great. We've struggled with our motor program and this is a place that's big on horsepower. They're making gains. I missed two shifts today and ran the thing ... Continue reading
USAC: Dirt Track Regional Midget Car Series Race Results, Putnamville
July 30, 2001 USAC DIRT-TRACK REGIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 28, 2001 – Putnamville, Indiana – Lincoln Park Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Cole Carter (#7 Carter), 2. Steve Knepper (#55x Knepper), 3. John Wolfe (#3m Morgan), 4. Chad Branson (#44 Branson), 5. ... Continue reading
USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Terre Haute
July 30, 2001 USAC STOOPS FREIGHTLINER SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 28, 2001 – Terre Haute, Indiana - Terre Haute Action Track - "Jan Opperman Classic" - Pennzoil "Indiana Sprint Week" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Elliott, 66, Walker/Gratton-19.808; 2. Jay Drake, 67, Kunz-19.874; 3. Brandon Petty, 30, Petty-19.947; 4 ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX: Steele's glory is Kimmel's Pocono pain
July 30, 2001 LONG POND PA - When it comes to Pocono, Tim Steele will find a way to win. Steele, in his own HS Die-Softech Ford, capitalized on quick pit service, and then tracked down Blaise Alexander in the final laps to win the Pepsi ARCA 200 Saturday afternoon at Pocono Raceway. It was Steele’s ninth ARCA RE/ ... Continue reading
NHRA: Thomas rides career-best time to top half berth
July 30, 2001 SEATTLE -- Pro Stock driver Mike Thomas used a career-best elapsed time of 6.862 seconds during a 199.94-mph quarter-mile pass to complete his best qualifying effort of the year Saturday at Seattle International Raceway. The 48-year-old from Knoxville, Tenn., will now open tomorrow’s elimination act ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon Post Race Quotes, Pennsylvania 500
July 30, 2001 Jeff Gordon, No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet Monte Carlo (finished 8th) "You can't just have the best car. You can't just have the best pit stops. You've got to have the whole package. Unfortunately the cautions didn't fall the right way for us. ... Continue reading
CART: Dixon, Gidley earn top five finishes for Toyota in Chicago
July 30, 2001 - Scott Dixon went from 19th to fourth today to earn his fourth top-five finish of the season. It marks Dixon's third straight top-four finish on a short oval after a first at Nazareth and a third at Milwaukee. He also extended his lead in the Jim Trueman Rookie of the Year award standings to 42 points ov ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Interview: Second at Pocono
July 30, 2001 Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo: "It ran out of gas off that last corner. But that was a heck of a race I had there with Bobby (Labonte). That was a lot of fun. I had to play a little dirty 'cause he was a little better than I was. I really wanted to win here because this is a re ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Hamilton stuggles at Pocono
July 30, 2001 LONG POND, Penn.– Bobby Hamilton and the Square D Racing Team struggled to a 29th-place finish, three laps down, in the Pennsylvania 500 today at Pocono Raceway. Hamilton slipped one more spot in the NASCAR Winston Cup Points race to 18th, trailing Elliot Sadler by only 12 points, but holding a lead ... Continue reading
NHRA: Scelzi, Bazemore and Osborne all notch first wins of the season
July 30, 2001 KENT, Wash. - Gary Scelzi earned his first win of the season Sunday at the 14th annual Prolong Super Lubricants NHRA Northwest Nationals presented by NAPA at Seattle International Raceway. Whit Bazemore and Mark Osborne also won their respective categories at the $1.7 million race, the 15th of 24 races in ... Continue reading
CART: Brack claims third win of season while padding points lead
July 30, 2001 CICERO, Ill. - Kenny Brack of Team Rahal became the first three-time winner of the FedEx Championship Series season and added substantially to his championship points lead Sunday when he drove to victory in the Target Grand Prix Presented by Energizer at Chicago Motor Speedway. Brack (Shell Ford Lola) gar ... Continue reading
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