Philips Semiconductors Launches Series of Rotational Speed Sensors
Philips Semiconductors, a division of Royal Philips Electronics, introduced a new generation of non-contact, rotational speed measurement sensors targeted at the automotive industry. These new sensors increase air gap by over 50 percent, which is the highest air gap for automotive sensors that do not use rare earth mag ... Continue reading
Chevy to IRL in 2002... Bye Bye Olds!
Contact: Chevrolet Communications Chevrolet Media Online: http://media.gm.com/chevy 1-800-CHEVY-MI 313.667.4007 fax Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications 831.761.2201 Chevrolet to Return to Indy Racing Competition in 2002 DETROIT, June 5, 2001 - The red Bowtie is back! Chevrolet general man ... Continue reading
AAA Members to Save Online On NAPA Auto Parts & Supplies
ORLANDO, Fla.--June 5, 2001--AAA members are able to buy NAPA automotive parts and accessories online at a discount through a growing number of AAA club Web sites, the nation's largest motoring organization announced today. The discounts are available to members as part of AAA's Show Your Card & Save(R) program. NAPA's ... Continue reading
Digital Motorworks Supports Automotive E-Commerce Initiatives
AUSTIN, Texas, June 5 Ninety-five of the nation's top 100 automotive e-dealers receive online data to support their e-business initiatives through technology solutions provided by Austin-based Digital Motorworks (DMi) to its customers, according to the company's CEO Ron Hardy. DMi's InfoIQ service, formerly known as Au ... Continue reading
Experian National Vehicle Database Joins Elite 'Top 10' Ranking Of World's Largest Databases
Massive database delivers comprehensive automotive information solutions SCHAUMBURG, Ill. and ORANGE, Calif., June 5 Experian automotive information services was recently honored with a "Top 10" award in the Winter Corporation's highly competitive Database Scalability Awards Program in the category of "Decision Support ... Continue reading
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--June 5, 2001--puraDYN Filter Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PFTI), today announced that Fontaine Modification will install puraDYN(R) by-pass oil filtration filters when ordered on new trucks before delivery is made to the selling dealer. Fontaine, one of the most recognized up-fitters in the country, h ... Continue reading
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--June 5, 2001-- Infrared connectivity in travel environments favors inclusion in ISO's global standards The Travel Mobility Special Interest Group (TM-SIG) today announced its support for wireless infrared technology as introduced for consideration by the International Standards Organization (ISO ... Continue reading
-- Automotive company JM Family Enterprises Inc. (JMFE) and BSC America, a diversified automotive and financial services company, announced the acquisition by JMFE of the automotive lease-end management and remarketing business of BSC Direct Inc. of Hunt Valley, Md. Renamed CenterOne Remarketing Services LLC (SM), a su ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Enterprises Announces Year-End Conference Call To Be Held on June 13, 2001
Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results to Be Released RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 5 Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, will host a conference call to discuss the preliminary results for its fiscal year ended Apri ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Enterprises Announces Year-End Conference Call To Be Held on June 13, 2001
Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results to Be Released RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 5 Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, will host a conference call to discuss the preliminary results for its fiscal year ended Apri ... Continue reading
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., June 5 The Pa. Auto Theft Prevention Authority will co-sponsor a free VIN etching event, held by the Pennsylvania State Police Auto Theft Task Force (Eastern Region), on Saturday, June 9, 2001, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Open to the public, the event will be held at the King of Prussia Mall, Route ... Continue reading
Asset Caption: Download the CenterOne Remarketing Services, LLC (SM) logo here Asset Caption: Press ReleaseAsset Description: Word document Business Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Logo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com and at www.newstream.com DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--J ... Continue reading
Capstone-Energized Hybrid Electric Bus Debuts in China
CHATSWORTH, Calif.--June 4, 2001--The first hybrid electric bus in China was recently unveiled by Beijing Chargeking Energy Technology Company Ltd. (www.chargeking.com), a leading manufacturer of electric vehicle charging equipment, at the Beijing International Scientific and Technological Exposition. Attendance at the ... Continue reading
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Production Cuts to Impact Lear's Earnings by $.13 Per Share
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 4 Lear Corporation today reported the anticipated impact on the company's earnings of the recently announced Ford Explorer and Ranger production cuts. The 60,000-unit Explorer and Ranger production cuts announced by Ford are expected to reduce Lear's 2001 earnings per share by approximately $.13 ... Continue reading
Universal Ice Blast, Inc., Confirms Ice Blasting Markets in Europe and Japan
KIRKLAND, Wash., June 4 Recent travels to Europe and Japan UIBI confirm that Ice Blast is a global solution for both the Environmental and Automotive markets. Further research has shown not only a technological need for Ice Blasting but significant product acceptance in both markets. Toyota, Denso, Aisin AW and Mazda w ... Continue reading
Ford Managers Come Face to Face with Themselves in Mask Workshop
Maggie Sherman, a dynamic interactive artist based in Burlington, Vermont, is bringing her innovative self-evaluation workshop to Ford's Experienced Leader Challenge program, for a second year of professional development. In the workshop, Ford's managers make masks of their own faces, decorate them to illustrate the ty ... Continue reading
US Authorities Honor Autoliv Researcher
The US agency National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the Swedish Professor Yngve Haland its Safety Engineering Excellence Award. He received the award "for unique innovations and visionary leadership in crash safety development." Professor Haland, who is Vice President of Research at the aut ... Continue reading
General Motors, Caterpillar, Inc. and Raytheon Company will share experiences of how they aggressively reduced their chemical use and costs by tapping their supply chain at a workshop on June 7 near Chicago, Illinois. The workshop will educate manufacturers about this new supply chain solution -- chemical management se ... Continue reading
Medallion C.F.O. Acquired Shares in Company
Medallion Financial Corporation, a leading finance company serving the taxi industry in the United States, and one of the nation's largest taxi top advertising companies, announced that its Chief Financial Officer, James E. Jack, acquired 1,000 shares in Medallion stock. A previous report incorrectly stated that he had ... Continue reading
Electric Cars Are a Dog's Best Friend
The long history of dogs and cars reached another high point Saturday in this California coastal town when a four-passenger GEM electric vehicle joined the 7th Annual Big Dog Parade. The street-legal zero emission car served as transport for several pooches who wanted to rest their "dogs." GEM EVs are manufactured by G ... Continue reading
Sheldahl Opens Pilot Thin Film Patterning Lab
Sheldahl, Inc., a world leader in vacuum deposition of thin film coatings on polymer substrates, today announced the opening of a new Thin Film Patterning Laboratory at the company's Northfield, Minn. headquarters, designed to develop roll-to-roll patterning processes that benefit OEMs in the plastic Flat Panel Display ... Continue reading
McLaren Performance Technologies Names Rick Gorski Vice President, Sales
LIVONIA, Mich., June 5 McLaren Performance Technologies announced today that it has appointed Richard (Rick) F. Gorski to the position of Vice President, Sales. Gorski joins McLaren Performance Technologies with more than 30 years experience in the automotive Tier 1 supply chain and performance aftermarket. Most recent ... Continue reading
Delphi Donates Microelectronics Laboratory To Wayne State University
Delphi Automotive Systems today announced it will donate an advanced microelectronics laboratory and its fabrication equipment to Wayne State University. The equipment, with an estimated market value of more than $6.5 million, will be a part of a "clean room," or controlled-environment, in Wayne State's Smart Sensors a ... Continue reading
UAW Vice President Richard Shoemaker Visits Vehicle Mobility Project
Designing vehicles with greater ease of access and mobility is the focus of a joint pilot project to study vehicle mobility design, initiated by the International Union, UAW and General Motors. The Paragon Project is designed to help mobility engineers identify vehicle requirements for specific age and disability group ... Continue reading
'Keeping People in Motion' UAW-GM Paragon Project
The growing number of aging Americans and people with disabilities makes it important to ensure safe vehicle entry and exit, and provide comfort for those with special needs. The fastest growing sector of the population is people over 50 and it is estimated that part of the population will increase 36% in the next 20 y ... Continue reading
Synapz to Provide Stanley Electric with Web-Based Procurement, Services
Synapz, a leading e-commerce solutions provider, has recently signed a new agreement to provide its Eclipz product to London, Ohio-based Stanley Electric, a $2 billion global manufacturer of automotive lighting. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. This agreement brings the total number of contracts for the compa ... Continue reading
Soligen Taps Autotech to Market its Rapid Metal Casting Technology
Soligen Technologies, Inc., a rapid manufacturer of cast metal parts, today announced an agreement naming Autotech Technology Development, Inc., a subsidiary of Kenmar Corporation, as its Sales and Marketing partner for Automotive and Powertrain applications. "We believe that Autotech's knowledge of the North-American ... Continue reading
Cypress Showcases ROI Gains for SAP Customers at SAPPHIRE 2001
Cypress Corporation today announced that its exhibit at SAPPHIRE(R) 2001 will demonstrate how the world's leading shipbuilder, a major automotive manufacturer, a leading U.S. healthcare provider and many other SAP-powered customers achieve bottom-line results and dramatic returns on investment using Cypress' Knowledge ... Continue reading
SDRC Announces I-DEAS Freeform
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 I-DEAS(R) Freeform enhances product lifecycle processes for better quality, faster time-to-market SDRC today announced a ... Continue reading
All Pro Auto Mall & Universal Underwriters Acceptance Reach Agreement
Pinnacle Business Management, operator of a diverse set of businesses, has announced that its McMurray, PA-based All Pro Auto Mall division (All Pro) has entered into a servicing agreement with Overland Park, KS-based Universal Underwriters Acceptance Corporation (UUAC), a member of the almost 80-year-old Universal Und ... Continue reading
Telelogic Introduces Integrated Open Software Lifecycle Solutions
Telelogic, a leading global provider of solutions for advanced software and systems development, has created the industry's first open, best-of-class software development lifecycle solutions. The acquisitions of three U.S.-based companies late last year enabled the company to expand its presence in North America by mor ... Continue reading
Nissan, Renault to develop fuel-cell cars that run on gasoline
Nissan, Renault to develop fuel-cell cars that run on gasoline TOKYO -- Associated Press reports that Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA of France have decided to develop cars with a fuel cell that runs on gasoline, following the lead of the world's largest automakers, a Japanese newspaper reported Monday. Fuel-cell cars ... Continue reading
XML Bill of Lading Added to CON-WAY'S E-Business Offerings
Con-Way Transportation Services, Inc. announced the addition of an Extensible Markup Language (XML) interface that its customers can use to transmit bill of lading (BOL) and order pickup data to CON-WAY. Use of the new e-business tool will enable any of CON-WAY's less-than-truckload (LTL) customers to bring forward dat ... Continue reading
Fox Rent A Car Launches Redesigned Website: www.foxrentacar.com
Fox Rent A Car has announced the launch of its' redesigned website, www.foxrentacar.com. The new website offers several unique customer guarantees that are unparalleled in the car rental industry today. When a customer is looking to book a rental with Fox, the new rate guarantee takes into consideration major car renta ... Continue reading
iVillage and Bridgestone/Firestone In Tire Safety Sponsorship Agreement
iVillage Inc., operator of the iVillage Network, which includes iVillage.com, Lamaze Publishing and the Newborn Channel, and Bridgestone/ Firestone, Inc., today announced that they have entered into a sponsorship agreement for June 2001, National Safety Month. iVillage also announced the creation of Interquizzals, a ne ... Continue reading
ZAP Forms Fuel Cell Partnership With DCH Technology Subsidiary
SEBASTOPOL, Calif., June 5 ZAPWORLD.COM today announced an agreement with Enable(TM) Fuel Cell Corporation, the wholly owned subsidiary of DCH Technology, Inc. (Amex: DCH), to develop an electric-assist bicycle powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. According to ZAP and DCH/Enable(TM), the goal of the relationship will be th ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 5 If fuel cell vehicles are to have significant long-term impact in the auto industry, automakers and suppliers must successfully address 12 commercialization challenges that loom over the auto fuel cell industry, according to a new study by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. The most difficult among the ... Continue reading
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 5 A person's vehicle is as varied as the lifestyle they lead -- at least that's what NADAguides.com thinks. To assist consumers in finding that perfect vehicle, the Company has launched MatchMaker(TM), a unique recommendation program designed to match a specific vehicle with the specific needs ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims(TM) Announces Long-Term Contract with David Morse & Associates
PALM HARBOR, Fla., June 5 eAutoclaims(TM) (OTC Bulletin Board: EACC) has been awarded a long-term contract with David Morse & Associates of Glendale, CA. The company will provide their cost saving "Bricks to Clicks"(TM) Internet Claims System as an online claims management system. As a result, eAutoclaims will assist D ... Continue reading
--Auto Club of Southern California WHAT: Since average gas prices have exceeded $2 per gallon, vehicles that are powered by something other than gasoline or use advance technology to increase fuel economy may be of interest to some commuters. As part of its commitment to cleaner air and advancing automotive technology, ... Continue reading
Additional Information: IIHS Crash Test Results
Consumers worldwide now have access to full-motion video results of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) high-speed frontal offset crash tests for four 2001 large pickup trucks at progressive.com. The latest tests (results released at 10 a.m. today) were conducted on the Ford F150, Toyota Tundra, Chevrol ... Continue reading
Auto Club to Demonstrate Advanced Technology Vehicles
WHAT: Since average gas prices have exceeded $2 per gallon, vehicles that are powered by something other than gasoline or use advance technology to increase fuel economy may be of interest to some commuters. As part of its commitment to cleaner air and advancing automotive technology, the Auto Club will demonstrate six ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Inaugurates '5Best Trucks' Program
Bowing to pressure from what some readers have claimed was an underserved segment of vehicle enthusiasts, Car and Driver magazine today announced winners of its first 5Best Trucks awards. The inaugural program parallels Car and Driver's widely followed annual 10Best Cars program. Editor-in-Chief Csaba Csere (pronounced ... Continue reading
Continental and Ford Announce A Tire Replacement Plan
Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA) and Ford Motor Company announced in a joint statement how the two companies will assist customers with the replacement of all Firestone Wilderness AT tires on Ford's vehicles. CTNA has increased its production in its six tire plants in North America to provide several million ... Continue reading
Goodyear Objective Targets Majority Of Firestone Replacements
Just 13 days after Ford's announcement to recall 13 million Firestone Wilderness AT tires, Goodyear said that its plans to provide more than half of those tires to consumers were on schedule. Included in those plans by the world's largest tire manufacturer is a 10-fold increase in production of the Ford-approved replac ... Continue reading
Le Sabre's Exotic Presence Hasn't Diminished With Age
Le Sabre's Exotic Presence Hasn't Diminished With Age The Le Sabre's exotic presence has not diminished, nor will Earl's spirit be embarrassed by the technical miracles of the last half century that have surpassed his creation. It is no less splendid to see in motion. A thing of details, the Le Sabre still delights ami ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sports Coupe to Sell for $24,950
When the 2002 C-Class sports coupe attracted so much attention at its U.S. debut during the Los Angeles Auto Show in January, the big question was, "How much will it cost?" Now on the eve of its retail launch, Mercedes-Benz USA has just announced unprecedented value pricing -- when the new sports coupe arrives this sum ... Continue reading
Reko Announces Third Quarter Results For Fiscal 2001
Reko International Group announced the results for the three months ended April 30, 2001. For the period February 1 to April 30, sales were $12.2 million down from $18 million for the comparable quarter last year. The net loss for the period was $1,629,000 or $0.20 per share compared to $112,000 or $0.01 per share loss ... Continue reading
Synergy Media, Inc. Agrees to Merger With ZVO, Inc.
Synergy Media, Inc. and Los Angeles-based ZVO, Inc. have agreed to a merger, for the purpose of capitalizing the production of proprietary ZVO electric-powered vehicles and alternative energy products. The merger will be done with Electric Synergy, Inc., a subsidiary of Synergy Media, Inc., and finalized at the point w ... Continue reading
The World Congress on Occupational Safety and Health Meets for the First Time Ever
The World Congress on Occupational Safety and Health will be held for the first time in the United States in 2005, the National Safety Council (NSC) announced today. The 17th World Safety Congress will be held in Orlando, Florida, in September 2005, just before the NSC*s annual Congress & Expo. The World Congress, orga ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices and Four New Factory Options for 2002 Prius
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2002 Prius gas/electric hybrid sedan and announced the availability of four new factory options. It will be available for internet ordering beginning June 1, 2001. The 2002 Prius, as well as its price, remains un ... Continue reading
NHRA: Benza progresses, but leaves Chicago wishing for more
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 CHICAGO – Pro Stock driver Bob Benza, the newest fulltime racer on the NHRA circuit, made plenty of progress this weekend at the fourth annual Lucas Oil Products NHRA Nationals. But in the end, the 41-year-old from Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenseth struggles in rainy weekend at Dover
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 DOVER, Del. - Mother Nature set the pace for the triple header race weekend in Dover as she wreaked havoc on the schedule. Winston Cup Series qualifying was canceled due to rain showers on Friday. The field was set according to the point standin ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Despite Pit Struggles, Hamilton Gets Another Strong Finish
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 DOVER, Del., – Despite some unexpected struggles in the pits, Bobby Hamilton finished 20th in the MBNA Platinum 400 at Dover Downs (DE) International Speedway. He left Dover still holding onto 10th position in the NASCAR Winston Cup points ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Hendrick Motorsports seeks 100th Winston Cup Win
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 Hendrick Motorsports is just one win away from becoming only the second motorsports operation to reach 100 Winston Cup wins in NASCAR's modern era. The 17-year-old organization claimed three wins in its first year of operation - the only team in ... Continue reading
USAC: Yeley takes Knoxville's NAPA 'Hawkeye Hundred'
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 J.J. Yeley of Phoenix, Ariz. captured Saturday night's NAPA "Hawkeye Hundred" at the Knoxville, Iowa Raceway, leading the final 30 laps around the 1/2-mile dirt track to beat Paul White and Tracy Hines and claim the $10,340 winner's check. Yeley ... Continue reading
USAC: IRP's 250th USAC race to be held Saturday; Sun Pararie debut Sunday
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 A.J. Foyt began the tradition 40 years ago with his victory in the USAC Sprint car race at Indianapolis Raceway Park on May 28, 1961. Saturday night, USAC will present its 250th race at IRP, a Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car race scheduled for a ... Continue reading
USAC: Stratton, Barkley share Santa Maria spotlight
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 Danny Stratton and Troy Barkley scored their initial USAC feature victories in Saturday night's "doubleheader" at the Santa Maria (CA) Speedway. Stratton will try to back his up this Saturday night when the WorldCom Western Midget Cars return to ... Continue reading
IRL/IROC: Unser to replace injured Goodyear in True Value IROC round
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Al Unser Jr., a full-time driver in the Indy Racing Northern Light Series and two-time True Value International Race of Champions (IROC) series champion, will substitute for the injured Scott Goodyear in the True Value IROC race J ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX: Series Point Standings
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 CURRENT ARCA RE/MAX SERIES POINTS after Kansas Speedway, 6-2-01: 1. Frank Kimmel 2185; 2. Tim Steele 2010; 3. Jason Jarrett 1710; 4. Andy Belmont 1685; 5. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Earnhardt Jr. 'clicking' after big finish at Dover
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 “The team is really clicking right now. We’ve had a string of great runs – even though we missed the setup at Charlotte. In the past seven races we’ve matched the number of top 10s we had all last year. I think it shows h ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Gordon Looks for Fourth Straight Win at Sears Point
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 SONOMA, Calif. - To say Jeff Gordon has dominated the Dodge/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Winston Cup race at Sears Point Raceway the last three years would be an understatement. He has literally owned the snaking 10-turn, 2-mile road course nestled in t ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Rusty Wallace Interview: Ready for Michigan
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 Rusty Wallace, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Taurus, heads into this weekend's race at Michigan International Speedway with five career wins at the facility-including a victory last August. In addition, he won his first career pole there in 19 ... Continue reading
GRAND AM: Rolex Series Travels to Mid-Ohio for ConAgra Foods U.S. Road Racing Classic
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series will travel to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio to contest the ConAgra Foods U.S. Road Racing Classic, June 8-10. Several Ohio natives will be vying for a spot in Vic ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dodge racing program on track with dealers and fans
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Dodge Motorsports spent the 500 days prior to the 2001 Daytona 500 counting down the days in preparation for its return to NASCAR Winston Cup racing. Now, some 100 days into the 2001 season, Dodge is seeing its heralded ret ... Continue reading
SCCA: Autopsy reports heart attack claimed Ridge
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 5, 2001 ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-An autopsy done on Ralph W. Ridge III, of Grosse Ile, Mich., has revealed that the Formula Vee driver died of a heart attack, which in turn caused his incident, May 26, during the SCCA Club Racing double regional at Grattan Race ... Continue reading
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