ABRA Auto Body & Glass Holds Career Fair and Open House at West Madison Location
MADISON, Wis.--May 31, 2001--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company, is holding a career fair and open house at their West Madison, Wisconsin, location on Wednesday, June 13 from 4:00-7:00 PM. The repair facility, located at 6505 Odana Road, was recently remodeled to better accommodate their ... Continue reading
New Survey of Parents: New York Children at Risk
Ford Donates 24,500 Booster Seats to Low-Income New Yorkers Through United Way, Gives Free Booster Seats to NY Ford Motor Company Customers Through Toys 'R' Us, and Sends Educational Program to Local Schools VALLEY STREAM, N.Y., May 31 A new survey indicates 82 percent of New York children ages four through eight run a ... Continue reading
World's Largest Vehicle-Wash Manufacturer Expands Into U.S. Market
TONAWANDA, N.Y., May 31 German-based WashTec Cleaning Technology GmbH, the world's largest manufacturer of vehicle-wash systems, has established a North American division to oversee assembly and marketing of its products for the United States and Canada. WashTec's North American operations, operating under the name Wes ... Continue reading
SOLIHULL, England--May 31, 2001--TRW Aeronautical Systems (Lucas Aerospace) invites the media to receive a presentation and comprehensive demonstration of the aerospace industry's first fully functional, lean, all-encompassing aerospace portal, meet with top executives and ask questions about its newly launched portal ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Valeo Recognized Again for Manufacturing Excellence
-- The Valeo Friction Materials plant in Queretaro, Mexico, was one of five finalists for the 2001 North American Global Excellence in Operations (GEO) Award, which recognizes the best manufacturing companies in the world. This is the second consecutive year that a Valeo plant has earned international recognition for p ... Continue reading
CONAGRA FOODS U.S. ROAD RACING CLASSIC FACT SHEET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2001 Contacts: Donnie Clark, (614) 793-4620, dclark@midohio.com Seth Everitt, (614) 793-4607, severitt@midohio.com CONAGRA FOODS U.S. ROAD RACING CLASSIC FACT SHEET WHAT: ConAgra Foods U.S. Road Racing Classic Round Six of the 2001 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series schedule. The event ... Continue reading
Decoma announces purchase of Mexican minority interest
CONCORD, ON, May 31 - Decoma International Inc. today announced that it has completed the purchase from Corporacion Activa, S.A. de C.V. ("Activa") of Activa's 30% minority interest in Decomex Inc. ("Decomex"), a leading Mexican supplier of fascias and exterior trim components for the Mexican OEM market. Under the term ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 25, 2001 DETROIT - General Motors Corp. Vice Chairman Harry J. Pearce today announced his decision to accept the position of Chairman of Hughes Electronics Corp. and retire from GM, effective immediately, capping a 16-year career at the world's largest vehicle manufacturer. In his new capacity, Pearce ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 25, 2001 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Hughes Electronics Corp. announced today that Michael T. Smith will retire as chairman and chief executive officer, effective immediately. The HUGHES Board of Directors has elected General Motors Corp. Vice Chairman Harry J. Pearce as HUGHES chairman. In a separate announc ... Continue reading
Foreign Accents Tops in Greensboro Auto Repair Shops
GREENSBORO, N.C.--May 31, 2001--Foreign Accents, Inc. is a full service automobile service company located in Greensboro, NC. They have recently been selected by AARS as the No. 1 Top Rated Repair shop for Toyota, Subaru, Mazda and Nissan in the city. This award is based on their excellent performance, customer satisfa ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 31, 2001 General Motors Files Appellate Brief In Support Of The University Of Michigan In Affirmative Action Lawsuits Corporation, again, joins U of M in Affirmative Action Battle DETROIT, MI - General Motors Corporation today filed a legal brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circ ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 22, 2001 General Motors Gets Jazzed Atlanta, GA. - A major Atlanta corporation has joined the city's Department of Cultural Affairs to present the nation's largest free jazz festival. Camille Love, director of the Bureau of Cultural Affairs, announced earlier this month that General Motors was selected ... Continue reading
General Motors Pledges $250,000 to Support The Community Foundation Of Wyandotte County
FOR RELEASE: May 31, 2001 General Motors Pledges $250,000 to Support The Community Foundation Of Wyandotte County Kansas City, KS -General Motors today pledged $250,000 to the newly established Community Foundation of Wyandotte County. The Foundation was introduced at a "power of partnership" community reception at the ... Continue reading
General Motors Receives Award For Quality Care From National Health Care Purchasing Institute
FOR RELEASE: May 30, 2001 General Motors Receives Award For Quality Care From National Health Care Purchasing Institute Recognizes business strategy focused on driving quality in the health care system. Washington, DC - General Motors Corporation has been recognized by the National Health Care Purchasing Institute (NHC ... Continue reading
General Motors Receives Award For Quality Care From National Health Care Purchasing Institute
FOR RELEASE: May 30, 2001 General Motors Receives Award For Quality Care From National Health Care Purchasing Institute Recognizes business strategy focused on driving quality in the health care system. Washington, DC - General Motors Corporation has been recognized by the National Health Care Purchasing Institute (NHC ... Continue reading
GM Adds Two New Engines To Vortec Lineup For Future Trucks
FOR RELEASE: May 23, 2001 GM Adds Two New Engines To Vortec Lineup For Future Trucks PONTIAC, Mich. - General Motors will add two new engines to its Vortec engine lineup - a new inline 4-cylinder and inline 5-cylinder - that will power future trucks for the North American market. The Vortec I4 and I5 engines are derive ... Continue reading
GM Thailand Announces Plans To Produce Subaru MPV First Thailand Assembled Vehicle Exported To Japan
FOR RELEASE: May 23, 2001 GM Thailand Announces Plans To Produce Subaru MPV First Thailand Assembled Vehicle Exported To Japan Bangkok, - General Motors Thailand announced today that it would produce a multi-purpose vehicle for Fuji Heavy Industries. The compact multi purpose vehicle, which will carry the Subaru namepl ... Continue reading
Irma Elder Awarded for Professional Achievement By Women's Automotive Association International
DETROIT, May 31 The Women's Automotive Association International (WAAI) is awarding its fifth annual WAAI Professional Achievement Award to Irma Elder. Elder, CEO, Elder Automotive Group will be recognized for her contribution and success in the automotive industry at the WAAI Professional Award Dinner on Friday, June ... Continue reading
Lawson Looking To Turn Season Around At Route 66
FOR RELEASE: May 30, 2001 Lawson Looking To Turn Season Around At Route 66 JOLIET, Ill. - No one ever told John Lawson that being a professional drag racer was going to be easy, and if they had the 43-year-old driver of the Lucas Old Products Pontiac Firebird Funny Car probably would have chosen something else to do. B ... Continue reading
Mary-Kate & Ashley Magazine Interview Thursday, June 7th
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher ON THE SCENE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR EREN BRERETON, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF MARY-KATEANDASHLEY MAGAZINE Discusses CURRENT ARTICLE ON SCHOOL VIOLENCE IN AMERICA *********************************************************** ********************* THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2 ... Continue reading
Metro Detroit Ford Dealers Bring the Stars of Ford Racing to Motown
DEARBORN, Mich., May 31 The 31 Metro Detroit Ford Dealers will once again offer fans the opportunity to get up-close with racing's biggest names at the fourth annual Ford Racing Fan Appreciation Day on Thursday, June 7. The event returns to Fairgrounds Park at the Michigan State Fairgrounds where it was held since 1998 ... Continue reading
Mobility Technologies Offers Exclusive Data, Technology With 'Traffic Pulse Partner Program'
WAYNE, Pa.--May 31, 2001--Mobility Technologies, the leading provider of digital traffic and logistics information, today announced that it has established the Traffic Pulse Partner Program, a unique opportunity for companies to partner with Mobility Technologies to deliver complete mobility solutions to enterprises an ... Continue reading
Navistar Issues $400 Million in Senior Notes as Debt Offering Is Oversubscribed
WARRENVILLE, Ill., May 31 Navistar International Corporation announced today that its private placement of a new debt issue was oversubscribed and, as a result, the company has issued $400 million of five-year senior notes. Initially, the company had planned to raise $300 million, which was to be used for debt repaymen ... Continue reading
New Penn Named Carrier of the Year by GlaxoSmithKline
LEBANON, Pa.--May 31, 2001--New Penn Motor Express, Inc, a subsidiary of Arnold Industries, Inc. was recently named the 2000 Carrier of the Year by the GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Northeast Regional Distribution Center. New Penn outperformed all other less-than-truckload carriers serving the GlaxoSmithKline dis ... Continue reading
OnStar/Batman Ad Campaign Includes Sweepstakes With Movie Walk-On As Prize
FOR RELEASE: May 22, 2001 OnStar/Batman Ad Campaign Includes Sweepstakes With Movie Walk-On As Prize TROY, MI - It's midnight in Gotham City. The Penguin and The Riddler have embarked on a crime spree in Gotham City and Batman has been summoned to combat their criminal mayhem. But even the Dark Knight's finely honed ph ... Continue reading
OnStar Customer Wins VITA Award For Foiling Kidnapping
FOR RELEASE: May 24, 2001 OnStar Customer Wins VITA Award For Foiling Kidnapping TROY, Mich. - OnStar subscriber Rev. R. David Keith of New Jersey is the first telematics customer to receive a VITA Award from the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA). Keith will be recognized at the VITA Awards ce ... Continue reading
PACE 7-0232 and STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Announce Agreement in Principle
MILWAUKEE, May 31 Representatives of Local 7-0232 of the Paper, Allied Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union (PACE) and STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION announced a tentative agreement in principle on all substantive issues for a successor labor contract. The union has scheduled a ratification meetin ... Continue reading
CLEARWATER, Fla. & PITTSBURGH--May 31, 2001--Pinnacle Business Management (Pink Sheets:PCBM), operator of a diverse set of businesses, has announced the preliminary April financials for its McMurray, PA-based All Pro division. According to preliminary and unaudited figures, during the month of April, 2001, the All Pro ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 22, 2001 Pontiac-GMC and Cadillac Join Make-A-Wish Foundation To Make Smiles Standard Equipment At The Crosby Celebrity Golf Tournament Winston-Salem, NC - As Official Automotive Sponsors of The Crosby Celebrity Golf Tournament, Pontiac-GMC and Cadillac, divisions of General Motors, provide luxurious a ... Continue reading
Racing Helmets to be Raffled for Columbus Children's Hospital
FOR RELEASE: May 24, 2001 Racing Helmets to be Raffled for Columbus Children's Hospital COLUMBUS, Ohio - Beginning with the Route 66 Nationals in Joliet, Ill., and carrying through to the Pontiac Excitement Nationals presented by Summit Racing in Columbus, Ohio, race fans attending these events will have an opportunity ... Continue reading
Saturn Offers New Resource For Cycling Enthusiasts
FOR RELEASE: May 30, 2001 Saturn Offers New Resource For Cycling Enthusiasts TROY, Mich. - Professional cycling enthusiasts can now access up-to-date race schedules and results, racer bios and tips from the pros on a newly redesigned Saturn Corporation web site, Saturncycling.com. "The redesigned site expands our cover ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 29, 2001 Seoul - General Motors Corporation, Daewoo Motors Company and the Korea Development Bank acting on behalf of Daewoo creditors have reached an agreement to begin formal negotiations regarding the acquisition of passenger vehicle assets and related businesses of Daewoo Motor Company. Formal nego ... Continue reading
Siemens Automotive Promotes Juergen Wiesenberger to Director
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 31 Siemens Automotive today announced the promotion of Juergen Wiesenberger to Gasoline Systems Director. He now is responsible for overseeing the group's North American engineering and business development activities. Located at the company's North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., ... Continue reading
Stevens Urethane Aliphatic TPU Offers High-Clarity Bonding For Glass Laminations
HOLYOKE, Mass.--May 31, 2001--Aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) from Stevens Urethane provides a clear, strong adhesive interlayer in multi-layer transparent laminations. Aliphatic TPU is optically clear, resists ultraviolet light, and reliably bonds unlike substrates such as glass, polycarbonate, and acrylic. ... Continue reading
Stronghold Technologies Mobilizes Automobile Dealerships With Innovative DealerAdvance Sales System
WHIPPANY, N.J.--May 31, 2001--Stronghold Technologies, a leader in mobile sales applications and solutions, is revolutionizing the automotive retail industry. Founded in August 2000, the company has developed a groundbreaking mobile solution that puts a wide range of information at auto dealers' fingertips. Stronghold ... Continue reading
Students Win Scholarships From AAA by Promoting Traffic Safety
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 31, 2001--AAA announced that four high school seniors each won a $5,000 college scholarship in its 5th annual Senior High Communication Contest, and three other students scored top honors in its 56th annual National School Traffic Safety Poster Program. Earning the Grand Award for their creative effo ... Continue reading
Study Shows LAX Is Not Key Cause of Rush Hour Traffic Delays Along 405 Freeway Near Airport
LOS ANGELES--May 31, 2001-- Over 90% of Traffic Volume Along San Diego Freeway During Morning and Evening Commute Times Not Related to Airport Operations Contrary to many motorists' long-held beliefs, a study sponsored by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) reveals that only a small percentage of traffic congestion along ... Continue reading
Subaru Of America, Inc. And OnStar Partner To Bring OnStar Services To Outback Customers
FOR RELEASE: May 23, 2001 Subaru Of America, Inc. And OnStar Partner To Bring OnStar Services To Outback Customers Subaru of America and OnStar today announced an agreement to offer OnStar in-vehicle safety, security and information services to Subaru customers beginning with the 2003 Outback. "The inclusion of a premi ... Continue reading
Tenaya Lodge At Yosemite's Autumn Auto Trek
YOSEMITE, Calif.--May 31, 2001--Tenaya Lodge At Yosemite--The highest motor vehicle pass in California at 9,945 feet, Tioga Road winds through Yosemite's high country to reveal magnificent mountain vistas, backcountry hiking trails, impossibly blue lakes and soaring, glacier-carved granite monoliths -- all steps from t ... Continue reading
USF Distribution Receives Excellence Award From Target Corporation
BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--May 24, 2001--USF Distribution, a logistics subsidiary of USFreightways Corporation, announced today that it has been awarded the "Vice President's Excellence Award" for 2000 by Target Corporation. This award, presented at Target's recent annual Carrier Conference held in Minneapolis, Minn., recogniz ... Continue reading
Valeo Recognized Again for Manufacturing Excellence; Finalist in North American GEO Award Judging
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--May 31, 2001--The Valeo Friction Materials plant in Queretaro, Mexico, was one of five finalists for the 2001 North American Global Excellence in Operations (GEO) Award, which recognizes the best manufacturing companies in the world. This is the second consecutive year that a Valeo plant has earned ... Continue reading
XM's Satellite 'Roll' Achieves Critical Milestones; Technology Innovator Dr. Patsiokas Promoted
WASHINGTON, May 31 XM Satellite Radio's second satellite, "Roll," which was successfully launched May 8 by Sea Launch, last week completed a sequence of liquid apogee engine firings and entered geosyncronous orbit. Roll, which completes XM's satellite constellation, is maneuvering towards its final geostationary orbit ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 18, 2001 "City of Tomorrow" opens in Malmö: Swedish Royal Couple Arrives in an Opel Zafira Fueled by Natural Gas Malmö/Rüsselsheim - An Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG fueled by natural gas drove the Swedish royal couple to the official opening of the "Bo01 - City of Tomorrow" project in Malmö, Sweden yesterda ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 2, 2001 Consumers Can Walk A 70-Acre Virtual Car Lot In Breakthrough Online Car-Buying Test From General Motors And Autobytel.com D.C.- metro area residents to preview revolutionary way to shop for a Chevrolet Washington, D.C. - Shopping for a new car, truck or van has become easier for consumers looki ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 16, 2001 DETROIT - Only two spots in the starting field remain for more than 25 teams vying for a chance at winning The Winston, NASCAR's prestigious all-star event of former race winners and series champions on Saturday night in Charlotte. Their ticket into the show as at-large entries can only be obt ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 15, 2001 DETROIT - OnStar subscribers are now able to get audio entertainment information, including soap opera updates and horoscopes through OnStar's new Virtual Advisor service. Rod Egdorf, OnStar's vice president of wireless business, made the announcement today at the "eyeforauto" telematics confe ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 14, 2001 DETROIT - Buick announced today that it has signed second year PGA Tour professional Matt Gogel to a sponsorship agreement. Gogel will wear a Buick hat at all PGA Tour events, appear in Buick advertisements and make appearances on behalf of the company. Gogel, 30, finished 80th on the PGA Tour ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 14, 2001 DETROIT - Buick announced today that it has signed a promotional agreement with golf instructor Butch Harmon and the Butch Harmon School of Golf. As the official car of the Butch Harmon School of Golf, Buick will have the opportunity to display vehicles and signage at the school's two venues - ... Continue reading
Elaine Irwin-Mellencamp to Drive Bravada Indianapolis 500 Pace Vehicle
FOR RELEASE: May 4, 2001 Elaine Irwin-Mellencamp to Drive Bravada Indianapolis 500 Pace VehicleFirst woman, first SUV to pace Indy 500INDIANAPOLIS, May 4, 2001 – Supermodel Elaine Irwin-Mellencamp will drive the Oldsmobile Bravada Pace Vehicle at the start of the 85th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 27. Irwin- ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 11, 2001 Fiat Auto(Thailand Ltd. And General Motors (Thailand) Ltd. Announce Agreement To Manufacture Alfa Romeo 156 In Thailand Bangkok - Fiat Auto (Thailand) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiat Auto S.p.A. of Italy, and General Motors (Thailand) Ltd. announced today an assembly contract agreement ... Continue reading
Fidelity Investments® Expands In-Vehicle Investment Service Availabiity Through Onstar
FOR RELEASE: May 17, 2001 Fidelity Investments® Expands In-Vehicle Investment Service Availabiity Through Onstar Fidelity customers can now access account information and make transactions in a safer manner via OnStar’s Virtual Advisor BOSTON - Fidelity Investmentsâ and OnStar announced that beginning today, Fideli ... Continue reading
General Motors' Future On Display At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed
FOR RELEASE: May 15, 2001 General Motors' Future On Display At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed Five Contemporary Concept Cars Will Be Featured At The Ninth-Annual Motorsports Heritage Event in England DETROIT - General Motors will display its vision for the future by sharing the spotlight between a diverse portfolio of ... Continue reading
General Motors Improving In J.D. Power And Associates 2001 Initial Quality Study
FOR RELEASE: May 17, 2001 General Motors Improving In J.D. Power And Associates 2001 Initial Quality Study Saab 9-5, GMC Sonoma, Chevrolet Corvette Rank Highest in Segments DETROIT - General Motors Corp. showed continued improvement in quality in the annual J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Initial Quality Study. Three GM ... Continue reading
General Motors to Sponsor Championship Off-Road Racing
FOR RELEASE: May 9, 2001 General Motors to Sponsor Championship Off-Road Racing Hydra-Matic Transmissions Showcased in Series Race DETROIT – GM today announces its associate sponsorship of the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) series. The sponsorship will showcase its Hydra-Matic transmissions which are featured in ... Continue reading
General Motors Wins Prestigious Stockholm Industry Water Award
FOR RELEASE: May 17, 2001 General Motors Wins Prestigious Stockholm Industry Water Award GM de Mexico honored for effective water stewardship in a water scarce area STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN -Proving that more products can be manufactured with less water, and that corporate environmental sustainability can go hand-in-hand with ... Continue reading
GM Alternative Fuel Fleet Does it All
FOR RELEASE: May 11, 2001 GM Alternative Fuel Fleet Does it All Tailored to fit a variety of platforms and market segments, the range of vehicles offers clean, robust performance, with no sacrifices Detroit, MI – General Motors has developed versions of many of its popular models that run on alternative fuels, includ ... Continue reading
GM Begins Offering Longest Comprehensive Warranty For Import Vehicles In China
FOR RELEASE: May 17, 2001 GM Begins Offering Longest Comprehensive Warranty For Import Vehicles In China Guangzhou - General Motors announced today that it has begun offering the longest warranty for import vehicles sold in China. Those who purchase an Opel product and register with GM's Customer Assistant Center recei ... Continue reading
GM Engineers Honored With Environmental Award
FOR RELEASE: May 17, 2001 GM Engineers Honored With Environmental Award WASHINGTON, D.C. - Six General Motors engineers have earned national recognition with the Society of Automotive Engineers' first-ever Environmental Excellence in Transportation (E2T) Award. The SAE's E2T Award recognizes individuals and their ingen ... Continue reading
GM Forms Diversity Marketing And Sales Organization
FOR RELEASE: May 3, 2001 GM Forms Diversity Marketing And Sales Organization Detroit - General Motors today announced the formation of a diversity marketing and sales organization to focus on the women's market and the growing markets for African-American, Hispanic-American, and Asian-American consumers. The new Center ... Continue reading
GM Launches Program Showcasing Corporate Responsibility Efforts
FOR RELEASE: May 11, 2001 GM Launches Program Showcasing Corporate Responsibility Efforts DETROIT - General Motors Corp., a global leader and pioneer in corporate disclosure of social and environmental progress, has unveiled an aggressive plan to increase its visibility on its vast array of economic investments, philan ... Continue reading
GM Launches Program Showcasing Corporate Responsibility Efforts
FOR RELEASE: May 9, 2001 GM Launches Program Showcasing Corporate Responsibility Efforts DETROIT - General Motors Corp., a global leader and pioneer in corporate disclosure of social and environmental progress, has unveiled an aggressive plan to increase its visibility on its vast array of economic investments, philant ... Continue reading
GM Mobilizes for the Alternative Fuels
FOR RELEASE: May 11, 2001 GM Mobilizes for the Alternative Fuels Revolution at 2001 Clean Cities Conference PHILADELPHIA – Demonstrating its commitment to joining “the Alternative Fuels Revolution,” General Motors has brought a host of its Alternative Fuel Vehicles to the 2001 National Clean Cities Conference and ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 16, 2001 GM Precept Recognized For Novel Interior Design 'Auto Interiors' Recognizes Design And Technology Of 80 MPG Car DETROIT - The GM Precept, a record-breaking technology demonstration vehicle that earned critical acclaim for its diesel-electric hybrid powertrain and ultra-streamlined exterior, is ... Continue reading
GM's 'Displacement On Demand' Technology To Provide Fuel Economy Benefits
FOR RELEASE: May 21, 2001 GM's 'Displacement On Demand' Technology To Provide Fuel Economy Benefits PONTIAC, Mich. - General Motors plans to begin equipping its large trucks and sport-utility vehicles with innovative "Displacement-on-Demand" engines to boost the fuel economy of these vehicles by about 8 percent, based ... Continue reading
Hofmann Looking For Winner's Circle Magic at Old Bridge Mooneyes/Red Line Oil Pontiac Firebird
FOR RELEASE: May 16, 2001 Hofmann Looking For Winner's Circle Magic at Old Bridge Mooneyes/Red Line Oil Pontiac Firebird ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - For whatever reason, the partnership between Al Hofmann and Jim Dunn works. More than likely it's simply a matter of trust and mutual respect. Dunn knows Hofmann will baby his Pon ... Continue reading
Jinbei GM Begins Regular Production Of Chevrolet Blazer, Opens First Retailer In Shenzhen
FOR RELEASE: May 8, 2001 Jinbei GM Begins Regular Production Of Chevrolet Blazer, Opens First Retailer In Shenzhen Shenyang, People's Republic of China -- Jinbei GM, the General Motors joint venture in northern China, this week began regular production of the Chevrolet Blazer sport-utility vehicle. To meet the demands ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 10, 2001 LOS ANGELES - The Amateur Volleyball Association (AVA), the premier amateur outdoor volleyball association in the United States, announced today that Chevrolet - a division of General Motors, the world's largest automobile manufacturer - will be the presenting sponsor for its 2001 California C ... Continue reading
"Oil Life System" To Be Standard Equipment On Most GM Products By 2003 Model Year
FOR RELEASE: May 22, 2001 "Oil Life System" To Be Standard Equipment On Most GM Products By 2003 Model Year OSHAWA, Ontario - In keeping with its commitment to sustainable mobility, General Motors plans to install its innovative "Oil Life System" on most of its new North American vehicles by model year 2003. GM recentl ... Continue reading
Oldsmobile Owner To Drive Ceremonial Indy 500 Pace Lap In Tribute To Her Late Father
FOR RELEASE: May 18, 2001 Oldsmobile Owner To Drive Ceremonial Indy 500 Pace Lap In Tribute To Her Late Father DETROIT, May 18, 2001 - Oldsmobile will make the dream of driving an Indianapolis 500 pace vehicle come true for Susan Wagener of Bloomington, Ind. Wagener, the Grand Prize winner in Oldsmobile's "Pace the Rac ... Continue reading
Saturn SC1 "First in Class" At Michelin One Lap Of America
FOR RELEASE: May 16, 2001 Saturn SC1 "First in Class" At Michelin One Lap Of America TROY, Mich. - A race-modified 2001 Saturn SC1 took "First in Class" in this year's Michelin One Lap of America, competing against some of the most expensive high performance vehicles in the world. Out of about 100 entrants, the Saturn ... Continue reading
Sharp Puts Oldsmobile On Indy 500 Pole For Fifth Straight Year
FOR RELEASE: May 12, 2001 Sharp Puts Oldsmobile On Indy 500 Pole For Fifth Straight Year Oldsmobile Dominates Indy 500 with 24 of 27 First-Day Qualifiers Indianapolis - Scott Sharp trusted his faith and his IRL Aurora V8 today in qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. Sharp was richly rewarded when he won the pole for th ... Continue reading
Smith To Preside Over Pontiac Excitement 400 As Grand Marshal
FOR RELEASE: May 2, 2001 Smith To Preside Over Pontiac Excitement 400 As Grand Marshal DETROIT - John F. Smith, General Motors Vice President and General Manager, General Motors Service Parts Operations, is set to serve as grand marshal for this weekend's Pontiac Excitement 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Smith, ... Continue reading
The Aftermarket Business 2005 - "What Business Are We In, Really?"
FOR RELEASE: May 17, 2001 The Aftermarket Business 2005 - "What Business Are We In, Really?" Chicago, IL. - Changing customer needs, shaped by political, economic, technological and social forces, will have a broad impact on the aftermarket business in the next 5-10 years, John F. Smith, GM vice president and general m ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 14, 2001 TROY, Mich. - Saturn Corporation will help bring the high speeds and heart-pounding sprints of international professional cycling to Fairfield County, Connecticut as a sponsor of the first Housatonic Valley Classic cycling race. The race will take place on May 20, 2001. On race day, spectators ... Continue reading
New Vivaro Extends Opel's Broad Commercial-Vehicle Range
FOR RELEASE: May 2, 2001 New Vivaro Extends Opel's Broad Commercial-Vehicle RangeMarket and model New Vivaro Extends Opel's Broad Commercial-Vehicle RangeThree body styles, two wheelbases and three engines in the launch programMore than 20 model variants availableFurther growth expected on the light commercial vehicle ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 2, 2001 Production and quality First-Class Finish for Opel's New Van and Transporter Range300 million Euros invested in quality and efficiencyGM subsidiary IBC Vehicles builds the Vivaro for Opel, Renault and NissanComprehensively modernized production plant in Luton, England An ambitious target: the V ... Continue reading
Reliable Protection Systems for all Occupants
FOR RELEASE: May 2, 2001 Reliable Protection Systems for all Occupants In accordance with Opel's high safety standards, the Vivaro had accident prevention and passive safety features that set new standards in its class. The strongly constructed bodyshell has been tested in crash situations with the aid of many computer ... Continue reading
SEMA To Award Prizes for Best Stories About Dad
SEMA's Consumer Website Will Award Cool Auto Accessories As Prizes for the Best Stories About Your Dad and His Car DIAMOND BAR, CA - Enjoythedrive.com has announced an online Father's Day Story Contest. The consumer website, which is produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), is looking for funny, t ... Continue reading
Vurpillat Appointed Pontiac Aztek Brand Manager
FOR RELEASE: May 31, 2001 Vurpillat Appointed Pontiac Aztek Brand Manager DETROIT --Pontiac-GMC General Manager Lynn C. Myers today announced the appointment of James R. Vurpillat as brand manager for the Pontiac Aztek, effective June 1, 2001. In his new role, Vurpillat will be responsible for positioning the Aztek in ... Continue reading
Statement from Volvo Car Corporation in Connection with the "Wasselone Accident" in France
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 31, 2001--In connection with the decision of an examining magistrate in Saverne in France to start a preinvestigation involving Volvo Automobiles France following an accident in Wasselone, Strasbourg in June 1999, Volvo Car Corporation wishes to make public the following: What happened is a trage ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Teaches Money-Saving Auto Maintenance Tips to Consumers Via Video
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 31 As gas prices increase, drivers are looking for ways to save money on routine car maintenance. Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com), the Web's leading consumer resource for unbiased automotive information, is responding with a series of online videos teaching consumers how to detail their v ... Continue reading
Complete Firestone Letter To NHTSA : It's Fords Fault!
May 31, 2001 Mr. L. Robert Shelton Acting Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 400 7th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 Via Fax Dear Mr. Shelton: Today, I am requesting that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration open an investigation into the safety of a certain models of Ford Ex ... Continue reading
Firestone Requests NHTSA Investigation Into Ford Explorer Safety
Business Editors/Automotive Writers NASHVILLE, Tenn.--May 31, 2001--Citing the findings of a well-respected vehicle expert, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. President and CEO John T. Lampe today requested that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) begin an investigation into the safety of certain models ... Continue reading
Donnelly to Supply Mirror with OnStar(R) Technology to Acura
Donnelly Corporation's technologically advanced interior mirrors are now standard on the Acura Legend 3.5RL. The electrochromic (EC) automatic-dimming mirrors use Solid Polymer Matrix (SPM(TM)) technology to produce mirrors that are safer and more robust than competing products, and the mirrors are loaded with a variet ... Continue reading
Dana, Riken to Study Technological Alliance, European Joint Venture
Dana Corporation and Riken Corporation today announced that they have agreed to study an alliance for the development of advanced piston ring technology. Further, the companies are studying the potential for a joint venture for piston ring manufacturing in Europe. Through a memorandum of understanding, the companies sa ... Continue reading
ALGOR Offers Expanded Integration With New Solid Edge Version 9
PITTSBURGH--May 30, 2001--ALGOR, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, today announced upgrades to its InCAD technology for finite element analysis (FEA) that enable full analysis of complex models created in the Solid Edge CAD system from UGS. ALGOR's InCAD products continue to provide seamless i ... Continue reading
ALGOR Offers Expanded Integration With New Solid Edge Version 9
PITTSBURGH--May 30, 2001--ALGOR, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, today announced upgrades to its InCAD technology for finite element analysis (FEA) that enable full analysis of complex models created in the Solid Edge CAD system from UGS. ALGOR's InCAD products continue to provide seamless i ... Continue reading
Bell Industries Re-Elects Board of Directors, Extends Shareholders' Rights Plan
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--May 30, 2001--Bell Industries Inc. (AMEX:BI) announced that all incumbent directors were re-elected at its annual shareholders' meeting, conducted today in Indianapolis. The company also said it has extended its shareholders' rights plan to May 31, 2003. The plan was due to expire May 31, 2001. In v ... Continue reading
RALEIGH, N.C., May 30 Law enforcement officers ticketed more than 7,400 drivers and passengers for failure to use seat belts and/or child safety seats during the second week of the spring "Click It or Ticket" campaign. From May 21-27, officers statewide conducted 1,908 law enforcement activities in support of North Car ... Continue reading
DBRS downgrades TRW Canada Limited to R-2 (high)
TRW Canada Limited - Downgrades to R-2 (high) May 30,2001.4:31PM Kam Hon / Tim O'Brien (416) 593-5577 x243/x286 e-mail: khon@dbrs.com <mailto:khon@dbrs.com> Rating Trend Rating Action Debt Rated R-2 (high) Stable Downgraded Commercial Paper DBRS downgrades the commercial paper rating of TRW Canada Limited, based on the ... Continue reading
Delphi Unveils High-Tech, E-Manufacturing Precision Injection Molding Center
CORTLAND, Ohio, May 30 Delphi Automotive Systems has unveiled a new precision injection molding center intended to solidify Delphi's position as the leading automotive and transportation industry supplier of connection systems. The plant is a prototype of future connection systems facilities in the company. (Photo: htt ... Continue reading
DENSO to Establish Car Air Conditioner Company in Czech Republic
DETROIT, May 30 Japan-based DENSO Corporation, parent company of DENSO International America, Inc., announced today that it plans to establish a manufacturing company to produce car air conditioners in the Czech Republic in August 2001, pending application approval from the Czech government. DENSO expects to purchase t ... Continue reading
Dorricott Racing Preps for Milwaukee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DORRICOTT RACING PREPS FOR MILWAUKEE BEHIND THE MOMENTUM OF DAMIEN FAULKNER AND TOWNSEND BELL SUNNYVALE, Calif. (May 30, 2001) - If early season momentum offers hints of what is to come, then Dorricott Racing might be again charting a championship cou ... Continue reading
Entrada Software Announces Strategic Direction for Motiva Product Line
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 30 Entrada Software, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ETSW), the leading provider of traceability management solutions for complex products and systems, today announced its strategic direction for the Motiva Software product line. Showing a strong commitment to Motiva customers, Entrada will provide two ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 30 Ernst & Young LLP today announced John L. Loffredo has been appointed to a key tax leadership role in the firm's Global Automotive Practice located in Detroit. Loffredo will also focus on the Global Tax Operate business, which offers tax process solutions and provides outsourcing capabilities to clients ... Continue reading
Etchells Racing Joliet NHRA Pre Race: Epler looks to unveil winning look
(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 AIMS TO UNVEIL WINNING LOOK IN JOLIET Putnam, Conn., May 29, 2001 - Anyone who has ever misplaced their rental car in a hotel or office building parking lot can identify with ... Continue reading
Fortune Insurance Agrees To Voluntary Rehabilitation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--May 30, 2001--Fortune Financial, Inc. announced that its primary operating subsidiary, Fortune Insurance Company, has consented to the appointment of the Florida Department of Insurance as Receiver for purposes of rehabilitation. Fortune Insurance Company suspended the writing of all new and renewal ... Continue reading
gesupply.com Ford F-350 Winner Announced
SHELTON, Conn., May 30 Richard Martin of Portland, Oregon, is the proud winner of a new Ford F-350 heavy duty pickup truck from gesupply.com, the industry-leading Web site of GE Supply, the electrical, voice and data products distribution business of GE . (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000705/NEW028LOGO ... Continue reading
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JENSEN NAMED PRO SPEC RACER OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
JENSEN NAMED PRO SPEC RACER OPERATIONS COORDINATOR ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-SCCA Pro Racing® Ltd. has named JoAnne Jensen Operations Coordinator of the Pro Spec Racer series. Jensen, an SCCA member since 1981, will handle the event registration, staffing coordination, pre- and post-race activities and will act as an on-site t ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bug-free, Benza ready to exterminate field
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Bug-free, Benza ready to exterminate field CHICAGO (May 30) – After eliminating a computer bug that crippled his on-board data-collection system at his last race, BNB Racing Pro Stock driver Bob Benza arrives at this weekend’s fourth annual Lucas Oil Product ... Continue reading
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--May 30, 2001-- Acxiom(R) Corporation, The Cobalt Group and LogicLinc Align to Provide Real-Time Electronic Customer Relationship Management Tools to the Auto Industry Acxiom(R) Corporation , a global leader in Customer Data Integration (CDI) and customer recognition infrastructure, has entered into a ... Continue reading
MIAMI--May 30, 2001--Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in supply chain and transportation management solutions and North America's largest seller of used trucks, has launched a used truck sales program for truck fleet operators and international export sales market segments. "Ryder's internal used truck transaction ... Continue reading
The 'Acura Music Festival Featuring Paul Simon and Brian Wilson' Hits the Road on June 9
Acura Brings Celebrated Musicians to Fans Across the Country While Supporting the Children's Health Fund VENICE, Calif., May 30 Acura today announced the return of the "Acura Music Festival," which will bring the music of legendary musicians Paul Simon and Brian Wilson on a cross-country tour this summer. Presenting Pa ... Continue reading
DETROIT--May 30, 2001--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a leading publicly traded automobile retailer and member of the FORTUNE 500, announced today that it has acquired two premium dealerships in the important New York metro market, Mercedes-Benz of Nanuet and KEA Honda. Revenues from these two dealerships will approximate $1 ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Completion of Successful Rights Offering
IRVINE, Calif.--May 30, 2001--Westcorp , the financial services holding company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced rights offering. Westcorp raised a total of $61 million in gross proceeds through the issua ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Announces Completion of Successful Rights Offering
IRVINE, Calif.--May 30, 2001--WFS Financial Inc today announced the successful completion of its previously announced rights offering. WFS Financial raised a total of $116 million through the issuance of 6.4 million additional common shares at a price of $18.25 per share. All unexercised rights expired on May 25, 2001. ... Continue reading
Where to eat in Milwaukee - by Kika
Butch's Old Casino Steak House 555 N. James Lovell St. (7th and Michigan) (414) 271-8111 Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 5-11p.m. I keep going to this restaurant, for meat lovers - this is something special. While people argue where to get the city's best steak, Butch's Old Casino always remains near the top o ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--May 30, 2001--Rep. Jane Harman (D-Redondo Beach) was joined by House Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Missouri) and other California members of Congress at a news conference today to showcase advanced energy technology developments by Los Angeles-area companies, hosted by Enova Systems, a global ... Continue reading
AMERCO Announces Lawsuit Resolution
AMERCO, announced the resolution of a class action overtime compensation lawsuit (Crandall) in the state of California. "The law in California is wrong and needs overhauling," stated Chairman, Joe Shoen. "We chose to fight this case and lost at the trial court level. At this time it appears this matter will effect our ... Continue reading
Volvo to Supply Truck Engines to Navistar
AB Volvo's business unit Powertrain has signed a Letter of Intent and is negotiating a long-term agreement with International Truck and Engine Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation, regarding the supply of 12 litre engines to International. "This is a very exciting development for ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Honors Retailers With Diamond Chapter of Excellence Awards
Earning customer loyalty is the overarching goal for Mitsubishi Motors retailers. To recognize outstanding retailers, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) announces its 2001 Diamond Chapter of Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards are given annually to outstanding retailers who achieve high rankings in ... Continue reading
Consulier Engineering Accepts $1,750,000.00 Settlement
Consulier Engineering, Inc. has accepted $1,750,000.00 to settle the claim of its wholly owned subsidiary, Southeast Automotive Acquisition Corp. against American States Insurance Company relating to damage to its auto parts and CRA-Z Soap inventories caused by Hurricane Irene. Since the October 1999 catastrophic loss, ... Continue reading
Mercury Mountaineer Drive for Literacy Campaign to Deliver One Million Books Nationally to Children from Low-Income Families IRVINE, Calif., May 31 Results from a new national survey released today reveal that while almost all Americans (99 percent) agree it is important that children be exposed to books and reading at ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Offers Engine 'Journey' at the Paris Air Show
LONDON, May 31 Visitors to the Rolls-Royce exhibit at the Paris Air Show (stand C20 in Hall 2A) -- which is being staged 16-24 June -- will be able to experience a journey through a gas turbine engine. Small groups will enter an engine "mock-up" where, after viewing a selection of latest-technology components from turb ... Continue reading
Telcontar and whereonearth Partner to Offer Location-Based Services Platform in Europe
SAN JOSE, Calif. & LONDON--May 31, 2001-- Recognizing a great synergy between the two companies' offerings, Telcontar, a software and services platform provider for location-based solution companies, and whereonearth, an innovative provider of location-enabling infrastructure for web and wireless applications, today an ... Continue reading
Decoma announces filing of final prospectus
CONCORD, ON, May 31 - Decoma International Inc. today announced that it has filed a final Prospectus with the Securities Regulatory Authorities in Canada for a public offering of 14 million Class A Subordinate Voting Shares at a price of Cdn.$10.85 per share. The Offering is anticipated to be completed on or about June ... Continue reading
CORTLAND, Ohio, May 31 Originality of conception, breadth of vision, and significance of its benefit to society -- this was the criterion. The Computerworld "A Search for New Heroes" Honors Program has named Delphi Packard Electric Systems Cortland Injection Molding Center a finalist in the upcoming 2001 Computerworld ... Continue reading
EMT Software Ships PartsNow, Largest AutoCAD Parts Library Currently Available
BELLINGHAM, Wash.--May 31, 2001--EMT Software, Inc. (www.emtsoft.com), announced today that it is now shipping what it believes is the largest 3D parts library add-on program ever available for AutoCAD. PartsNow works with AutoCAD 2000i and 2002, and includes over one million 2D and 3D parts. The new library is availab ... Continue reading
PLAINVIEW, N.Y., May 31 driversshield.com Corp. reported today that McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. of St. Louis, Missouri, one of the country's largest and oldest privately held builders, has become the newest client of its growing fleet services unit, driversshield.com FS. McCarthy, founded in 1864, is one of Ameri ... Continue reading
Ford and Jamie Lee Curtis I.D. Los Angeles Kids
LOS ANGELES, May 31 Ford Blue Oval Certified dealers and award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis, in partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), today bring a nationwide child safety initiative to Los Angeles families. The program, "Commitment to Kids," aims to reduce the 2,100 child ... Continue reading
Ford Becomes Kintana's 250th Customer
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 31 Kintana Inc., creator of technology chain management (TCM) software that helps IT organizations run faster, cheaper, and better, today announced Ford Motor Company is Kintana's 250th customer. Initially, Ford will use Kintana Create(TM) and Kintana Deliver(TM) to gain visibility and control ac ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 31, 2001--Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. , the nation's premier provider of Interactive Program Guide (IPG) services, announced an 18-month advertising agreement with Ford Division and its agency J. Walter Thompson (Detroit) for the Gemstar-TV Guide IPG platform. The Ford Division is one of the natio ... Continue reading
International Robots & Vision Show Takes Center Stage, June 5-7
North America's Leading Event Returns to Chicago for the First Time in 15 Years ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 31 Nearly 200 companies, including 20 from Illinois, will exhibit the latest robots, machine vision systems and related factory automation products at the International Robots & Vision Show, at the Donald E. Stephens C ... Continue reading
Navistar Negotiating New Long-Term Supply Agreement for 12- to 13-Liter Class 8 Diesel Engines
WARRENVILLE, Ill., May 31 Navistar International Corporation announced today that it is negotiating a long-term supply agreement with AB Volvo of Sweden for the supply of 12- liter to 13-liter engines for its International(R) Class 8 trucks. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991207/CGTU007 ) "In the face of ... Continue reading
New Technology Developments From Lanner
WITNESS 2001, latest version of world's leading simulation tool, includes new modules, new development platform for simulation-based applications HOUSTON, May 31 Lanner Group has today announced a number of major technology developments for 2001: a new release of WITNESS, independently rated as the world's leading busi ... Continue reading
Republic Transportation Buys Local Ambassador & Garden State Limousine Services
Expert Management Team Plans to Revamp Fleets, Increase Customer Service and Expand Area Service NEW YORK, May 31 Republic Transportation, Inc, a newly formed ground transportation company, sponsored by ACI Capital Co., Inc. ("ACI Capital"), today announced the purchase of Ambassador Limousine of Connecticut, and Garde ... Continue reading
Siemens Automotive Designated an Exemplary Environmental Enterprise By Virginia
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 31 Siemens Automotive's Newport News, Va., location has been designated as an Exemplary Environmental Enterprise (E3) by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ). The company is one of only three business organizations in the state to receive the E3 designation. The Newport News ... Continue reading
S&P Asgns Prelm AAA Rtg to HMC's Exchangeable Notes
HONG KONG--May 31, 2001-- Standard & Poor's CreditWire--Standard & Poor's today assigned its preliminary triple-'A' rating to HMC Cayman Finance Co.'s approximately US$500 million secured exchangeable notes. The preliminary rating is based on information as of May 31, 2001. Subsequent information may result in the assi ... Continue reading
Ten Ways to Avoid Car Accidents -- From AutoTrader.com
ATLANTA--May 31, 2001--A National Safety Council study released in May 2001 reported that seat belt use varies widely from state to state and the lack of drivers buckling up continues to be a leading cause of traffic accidents across America. In 1999, experts estimate that 9,500 people died unnecessarily because they w ... Continue reading
Upside Development Announces Company Update
WEST BEND, Wis., May 31 Upside Development, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: UPSDE.OB)(Frankfurt: AZE), is filing this release to respond to stockholder concerns. Michael Porter, CEO, stated, "There has been a lot of speculation regarding Upside Development's lack of news and I would like to address all of the inquiries we've ... Continue reading
Presentation to be Webcast Live Over the Internet on June 11, 2001 GOLDEN, Colo., May 31 UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Amex: UQM) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, William G. Rankin, will be presenting to the Alternative Energy Industry Conference sponsored by The New York Society of Security An ... Continue reading
View Systems Demos at National Conference of Car Wash Owners in Dallas, TX
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--May 31, 2001--View Systems Inc. (OTCBB:VYST - news) presented their digital video recording technology to the National Car Wash Owners Association in Dallas, TX. The feedback from this presentation is leading to the immediate beta installation of a new license plate recognition system in a Catonsville ... Continue reading
Traffic.com Changing Name to Mobility Technologies
WAYNE, Pa.--May 31, 2001--Traffic.com announced today that it is taking on the new corporate name of Mobility Technologies, Inc. The new name will better reflect the company's technological focus on developing solutions to meet the time-sensitive mobility needs of commuters, commercial drivers, business professionals a ... Continue reading
Wireless Navigation Suite For QUALCOMM's BREW Platform
SAN DIEGO--May 31, 2001--Webraska demonstrated wireless navigation and traffic services during the BREW 2001 conference, held in San Diego. Webraska ported its leading navigation applications, including turn-by-turn directions and traffic applications onto Qualcomm's Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless(TM) (BREW(TM ... Continue reading
Michigan Rivet Announces its Results of Operations For Q2 and 6 Months
Sales for the quarter ended April 30, 2001 were $9,079,000, down 22.5% from the same quarter in 2000. Net income was $36,000 or $.06 per share as compared to a net income of $677,000 or $1.06 per share in the comparable period a year ago. For the six months ended April 30, 2001, sales were $16,737,000, down 24.1% from ... Continue reading
"Mr. Saab" Racing Legend Erik Carlsson to reunite with two legendary racing Saabs
Larger than Life Swedish Racing Legend Erik Carlsson to reunite with two legendary racing Saabs Carlsson "On the Roof" honored General Motors guest at 2001 Goodwood Festival of Speed DETROIT – One of the most indelible images of motorsports in the 1960s is that of a howling red Saab, most often with all four whee ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS entry-level luxury sedan is Catera replacement
Reuters reported yesterday that Mark LaNeve the new head of the Cadillac division revealed to reporters late Tuesday their goals for U.S. sales of the new Cadillac CTS entry-level luxury sedan; "We'd be shooting for 30,000 units. It's ambitious compared to our historical penetration with that segment," LaNeve, former h ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: One-Team Concept Continues to Grow at Dodge
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 DOVER DOWNS, Del. - Using the one-team concept to breed extra horsepower for race tracks like Dover Downs is not a new idea for Dodge, but it is part of what has always made the brand different. One of the people involved in the first Dodge heyd ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart Seeks Three-Peat at Dover Downs
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 Tony Stewart DETROIT - As the NASCAR Winston Cup Series prepares for the 13th event of the 2001 season, Pontiac's "WideTrack Attack" will be led by reigning race champion Tony Stewart, who is seeking his third consecutive victory at Dover Downs. ... Continue reading
CART: Indy 500 winner Castroneves paces FedEx Series drivers to Milwaukee Mile
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 DETROIT - Fresh off an impressive top-five sweep at the Indianapolis 500 spearheaded by newly crowned champion Helio Castroneves, CART's version of the "Fab Five" - which also includes runner-up Gil de Ferran, Michael Andretti, Jimmy Vasser and ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett to play through pain at Dover Downs
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 Dale Jarrett CHARLOTTE, N.C. - After gutting out the longest race on the Winston Cup schedule, Dale Jarrett has little time to rest and recuperate from last weekend's rib injury (see below for an update on his condition) before tackling the "Mon ... Continue reading
Ford, Goodyear Agree on Ways to Speed Tires to Consumers
Ford and Goodyear today announced agreement on how the companies will work together to assist customers affected by Ford's tire replacement program for all Firestone Wilderness AT tires on its vehicles. Ford and Goodyear made arrangements to allow Ford customers to obtain Ford-approved replacements for Wilderness AT ti ... Continue reading
PPG Receives Environmental Award for Enviro-Prime 2000 Coatings
The PPG Industries product team responsible for development of Enviro-Prime 2000 lead-free anti-corrosion electrodeposition coatings for automobiles was honored last night with a Three Rivers Environmental Award. The annual awards are sponsored by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Pittsburgh-based utility DQE, ... Continue reading
Cummins Makes Major Growth Initiatives in Power Generation
Cummins Inc. Power Generation Business announced today that its Newage International division headquartered in Stamford, UK has formed a strategic partnership with AvK/SEG of Germany. The Newage and AvK/SEG combination offers the world's broadest range of industrial alternators from 0.5kvA to 30,000kvA. In addition, th ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Announces Major Supply Contract With PACCAR
Dana Corporation announced today that it has entered into a long-term supply agreement with PACCAR Inc. Dana's Commercial Vehicle Systems operations and Spicer Driveshaft group will supply steer axles, drive axles, brakes, driveshafts, and steering shafts as standard equipment on PACCAR's Kenworth and Peterbilt Class 6 ... Continue reading
Ricardo Awarded Patent That Will Improve Fuel Economy for Larger Engines
Ricardo, Inc., announced it has received a United States Patent, No. 6,227,154, for a valvegear for engines of reciprocating piston type. This variable valve actuation mechanism, using electrohydraulic control of the motion produced by the engine camshaft, is expected to provide performance improvements in the areas of ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Comments On Credit Ratings
Dana Corporation commented on recent ratings actions. On May 10, Standard & Poor's affirmed Dana's corporate credit and senior debt ratings at BBB, while today Moody's Investors Service lowered Dana's senior debt ratings to Ba1. "We believe that the disparity in the opinions of the two agencies reflects their differing ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Infiniti Indy Racing Teams Featured on Abercrombie & Fitch TV
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 Gardena, Calif. - Infiniti teams, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and Cheever Indy Racing, are both featured in a new video program for Abercrombie & Fitch TV. A&FTV is featured in Abercrombie & Fitch retail stores throughout the country, and can also ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Spencer continues 'on a roll' in Busch Series
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jimmy Spencer and the #1 Yellow Racing Team are on a roll. With Spencer in the driver’s seat, the #1 Yellow Chevrolet has finished in the top 10 in four of the last five NASCAR Busch Grand National Series races R ... Continue reading
DRAG RACING: Goodguys Shuffle 2001 Year End Race Dates
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 Alamo, CA - The Goodguys Vintage Drag Racing Association announced today that it will hold this year’s “Fuel & Gas Finals” at Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield the weekend of November 3 & 4. The date change was necessary due to a c ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Hamilton one of the few who likes driving the 'Monster Mile'
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – This weekend’s MBNA Platinum 400 at Dover Downs (DE) International Speedway is not the most popular race for some NASCAR Winston Cup Series drivers, hence the nickname "Monster Mile." The one-mile, concrete-surfaced ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Leno to pace 2001 Brickyard 400 in Chevy Monte Carlo
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Two years ago, it was a winning combination at the Indianapolis 500. So for the 2001 Brickyard 400, Chevrolet and comedian Jay Leno will team up once again to pace a race at the most prestigious racetrack in the world. Leno, host ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Burton Looks To Dover Where He Wants To Be Competitive
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 “I want to get to Dover and be competitive throughout the whole race. I want to finish the race the way we run and I don’t want to be a victim of circumstance. I just want to run good week after week because we’re a team capabl ... Continue reading
NHRA: Quickest Funny Car field has been set seven times in 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 Just making the show has become extremely competitive this season in the NHRA Funny Car category. No longer does running the 6,000 horsepower vehicles in the 4.9-second range guarantee a spot among the top 16 qualifiers for eliminations. Followi ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon nominated for GQ Award
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 HARRISBURG, N.C. - Three-time Winston Cup champion and DuPont Motorsports driver Jeff Gordon has been nominated for GQ's Men of the Year awards in the "Sports - Individual Athlete" category. There are 18 categories that encompass sports, TV, fil ... Continue reading
FIA RALLY: Cyprus Rally 2001 Preview
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 CHARACTER OF THE EVENT Run on gravel roads which are traditionally more twisty and slower than others in the series. For the purposes of the Group N Cup rules, which require participation in a rally outside Europe, this event is considered as 'O ... Continue reading
NHRA's 50 GREATEST DRIVERS: Number 26; Gene Snow
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 In addition to being among the select group of drag racers whose careers have spanned five decades, Gene "the Snowman" Snow will remain in the history books as the first Funny Car driver to break the 200-mph barrier with a 200.88 clocking on Aug ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants consistent 'handle' at Dover
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 “Dover was a struggle for us last year. We were great there in the Busch Series, but we were never able to get a consistent handle last year in the Bud car. We led the race early last year, and then went backwards in a big hurry… a B ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green still looking to master the 'Monster Mile'
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 Jeff Green On Dover: Jeff Green, 2000 NASCAR Busch Series Champion, current points leader and driver of the No. 10 Nestlé Nesquik Ford Taurus, has still not mastered "The Monster Mile." Green's teammate at ppc Racing, Jason Keller, won this eve ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader likes the Dover configuration
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 Ken Schrader "I'm not a big fan of concrete, but I do like the way Dover is configured. Nashville is a concrete track, and the ARCA car won there about a month ago, but that still doesn't make me a fan of anything other than asphalt. I've got tw ... Continue reading
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