LADWP Electric Vehicle Fleet Logs 1 Million Miles
-- WHAT: LADWP will celebrate the completion of 1 million miles traveled by its EV fleet, demonstrating the practicality and reliability of the vehicles as well as the Department's and City Government's commitment to clean technology. This event also serves as the Public Power Week kick-off, which will inform media and ... Continue reading
Versatile Buick Rendezvous Embarks on a 4x4 Adventure Drive Through South America
FOR RELEASE: October 4, 2001 Versatile Buick Rendezvous Embarks on a 4x4 Adventure Drive Through South America DETROIT -A 2002 Rendezvous, one of the first models of the innovative new crossover vehicle from Buick, is about to participate in one of the world's most aggressive and scenic driving events - the 15,000 mile ... Continue reading
Rendezvous Sales Improve For Fifth Straight Month; Other Buick Brands Have Strong Performance
FOR RELEASE: October 4, 2001 Rendezvous Sales Improve For Fifth Straight Month; Other Buick Brands Have Strong Performance DETROIT - Rendezvous, Buick's all-new crossover vehicle, has posted its fifth straight month of sales growth. September sales of Rendezvous were more than 14 percent higher than the previous month ... Continue reading
Firestone Announces Replacement Program; NHTSA Ends Tire Investigation
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Oct. 4, 2001-- Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (BFS) advised the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today that it is replacing certain of its tires mounted on sport utility vehicles in response to an announcement by the agency of an initial determination regarding these tires. As a res ... Continue reading
Korean Cars Sales Up..They Are Good' Cheap
Hyundai and Kia said their overall sales in September were higher, at between 11 and 12 percent year on year. "It looks like even if U.S. consumers are going to tighten their grips on their wallets, they'll favour better-priced Hyundai and Kia cars," said Mark Barclay, an auto analyst at Samsung Securities. "One concer ... Continue reading
Is It A Nissan Or Mitsu Tranny?
TOKYO, Oct 4 Reuters reported that Japan's Nissan Motor Co Ltd <7201.T> said on Thursday it planned to intergrate its Jatco transmission unit with Mitsubishi Motors Corp's <7211.T> transmission division and was considering an IPO for the new company. Nissan, Mitsubishi and the unlisted transmission subsidiary, Jatco Tr ... Continue reading
UAW Strikes…OUT With Nissan Workers In Smyrna Tennessee
Nissan workers in Smyrna, Tenn., rejected union representation . A total of 4,589 votes were cast,with a result of 3,103 against and 1,486 in favor of union representation The size of the margin Wednesday was surprising because many experts and workers had predicted a much closer vote than in 1989, when the UAW lost by ... Continue reading
Stockmann Adopts TietoEnator's Invoice Center Service
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Oct. 4, 2001--The Stockmann retailing group has concluded an agreement with TietoEnator on the electronic data interchange of Stockmann invoices. This will be handled through TietoEnator's Economa Invoice Center. The invoice center, a new method of managing invoicing routines, transfers both consumer ... Continue reading
Paradigm Announces Exclusive Distribution Contract With Distrel Spa. of Italy
MILAN, Italy--Oct. 4, 2001--PowerLOC Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Paradigm Advanced Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PRAV), (www.powerloc.com) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Distrel Spa. for the distribution of its Destinator(TM) navigation system product throughout Europe. Distrel Spa. is one of t ... Continue reading
Dura Automotive Expects Divestiture and Production Cuts to Lower Third-Quarter Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 4, 2001--Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that it has divested its unprofitable Australian operations, resulting in a one-time charge of $7.7 million, or $0.25 per share, in the third quarter of 2001 primarily as a result of the non-cash write-off of the investment. The compa ... Continue reading
Cognis Expands Production of Azelaic Acid
Cognis Corporation's Performance Monomer Technology (PMT) division announced expansion at its Cincinnati, Ohio manufacturing plant for the production of azelaic acid. The need for increased azelaic acid capacity is due to growth in existing and new market segments such as: packaging (paper, film & foil laminates), auto ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Receives Marine Contract for E-Business Aftermarket Program
Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that it was awarded a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract by the U.S. Marine Corps. Under this contract, Oshkosh will modernize the Marines' traditional supply management system using an e-business parts ordering and tracking system developed by Oshkosh to fulfill all l ... Continue reading
Roadway Corporation Declares Dividend
The Board of Directors of Roadway Corporation , today declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on December 3, 2001 to shareholders of record on November 9, 2001. Included in the Dow Jones Transportation Average, Roadway Corporation , is a holding company dedicat ... Continue reading
U.S. F2000 HONORS AWARD WINNERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. F2000 HONORS AWARD WINNERS FAIRFIELD, N.J. (October 3, 2000) — Following the season-finale at Sebring International Raceway this past weekend, the U.S. F2000 National Championship presented by Speedvision honored its champions at the annual awards banquet. Capturing top-honors this year ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release: Timmy Hutson USAR Media Relations usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com The Champions Prepare to Conquer Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach, SC- As the USAR Hooters ProCup Series prepares to invade the tough .538's mile of Myrtle Beach Speedway for the running of the Mark Brooks Memorial Hooters 250 prese ... Continue reading
INDY RACING CHAMP CALKINS TO CARRY OLYMPIC TORCH
INDY RACING CHAMP CALKINS TO CARRY OLYMPIC TORCH DENVER, Wednesday, October 3, 2001 - Denver-native Buzz Calkins has been selected by the Salt Lake Organizing Committee (SLOC) and Chevrolet Motor Division to carry the Olympic Torch in pre-Olympic festivities for the 2002 Winter Games. Calkins, a six-time Indianapolis 5 ... Continue reading
VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS SEPTEMBER RESULTS
02 OCT 2001 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported new car sales of 25,023 in September in the United States. Compared to last year’s 30,819, this month represents a decrease of 18.8 percent. For the year, Volkswagen is nearly on track with last year’s record pace. So far in 2001 s ... Continue reading
Brock Yates Joins Tech Central Station
WASHINGTON--Oct. 3, 2001--Brock Yates, Editor-at-Large of Car and Driver magazine, has joined Tech Central Station as a regular contributor with a new column, "Road Warrior." Yates' focus will be on the automobile: the freedom it affords, the technology it provides and the legislative and regulatory battles that swirl ... Continue reading
Forbes.com Exclusive: General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz Tells the Troops What He Wants
NEW YORK--Oct. 3, 2001--In "A Breath of Fresh Air," Forbes Columnist Jerry Flint discusses a memo written by General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, about what makes a car company great. ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Promotion of Helene Mawyer
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Oct. 3, 2001--PACCAR Inc has elected Helene Mawyer to the position of Vice President, effective October 1, 2001, according to Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. Ms. Mawyer earned a BS mathematics degree from the State University of New York and a Ph.D. mathematics from the University ... Continue reading
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