NHRA: Instant successes points to promising future for Lampus
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Instant successes points to promising future for Lampus POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 6) – One of the happiest racers at this weekend’s 37th annual Auto Club of Southern California NHRA Finals isn’t fighting for a Winston championship, or a significant ... Continue reading
Hiskey Finishes Season on High Note
Hiskey Finsihes Season on High Note FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 3, 2001) - Kim Hiskey took home another victory at this weekend's Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series Finale at Daytona International Speedway. "I am so happy for my team," Hiskey said. "They have worked really hard all season an ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces Third Quarter 2001 Results
TROY, Mich., Nov. 7 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation reported sales of $430.4 million, and excluding a $1.1 million loss ($0.8 million, net of tax) from the sale of a metal stamping operation, operating income of $12.6 million, EBITDA of $34.5 million, and a net loss of $11.6 million, or ($.11) per share.Recent Highligh ... Continue reading
Industry's Leading Executives Will Address Automotive News World Congress
DETROIT, Nov. 7 -- General Motors President and CEO Rick Wagoner and Nissan Motor Company President and CEO Carlos Ghosn are among nearly three dozen automotive industry leaders scheduled to address the Automotive News World Congress. The 2002 event is slated for Monday - Thursday, Jan. 14 - 17, at the Hyatt Regency De ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Nov. 7, 2001--On November 9-11, 2001 the 21st Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) Presented by Toyota Trucks kicks off its national tour at the San Mateo County Expo Center. Regarded as the nation's oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports show series, this once-a-year gather ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Nov. 7, 2001--CCC Information Services Group Inc. announced today that the Board of Directors approved a $20 million rights offering to be effectuated pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2001. In connection with the righ ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Cup Announces Final Point Standings
Grand-Am Cup Announces Final Point Standings DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2001) - The Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series has announced its final point standings for the 2001 season team owner, driver and manufacturer championships. Powell Motorsports, Speedsource and Planet Earth Motorsports captured both the team owner ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Nov. 7, 2001-- Decision Point Users Can Electronically Exchange Information with Beech Street Corp., the Nation's Largest Independently-Owned Preferred Provider Organization Mitchell Medical, the premier provider of casualty claims solutions for the auto insurance industry, has added Beech Street Corp., the ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show - Making Driving Enjoyment With the Latest 4WD Technology
TOKYO--Nov. 5, 2001--TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2001 The rains lifted and the weather is beautiful. As one might expect for Sunday, the crowds were large and there was a steady stream of people moving toward the hall. Inside, the booths were the scene of excitement and enthusiasm. Today's visitors included lots of young marrieds ... Continue reading
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. & VANCOUVER, B.C.--Nov. 7, 2001--Airbiquity, a wireless technology company specializing in the integration of voice and data services, and WebTech Wireless, a global wireless vehicle services provider, are partnering to develop integrated voice and data services to be delivered by WebTech's Qua ... Continue reading
WebTech and Airbiquity to Deliver Integrated Voice and Data Services
VANCOUVER, B.C. & BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash.--Nov. 7, 2001--WebTech Wireless, a global wireless vehicle services provider and Airbiquity, a wireless technology company specializing in the integration of voice and data services, are partnering to develop integrated voice/data services to be delivered by WebTech's Quadrant ... Continue reading
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio (Radio Show)
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio Show ... Continue reading
GM do Brasil Celebrates Production Of 100,000 Chevrolet Celta
GM do Brasil's Gravatai Automotive Complex celebrated the production of the one hundred thousandth (100,000) Chevrolet Celta. GM do Brasil employees, dealers and suppliers met to celebrate a significant milestone for the team. The vehicle will remain on display at the plant as a memento of this milestone. It will be au ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Reports Results for Third Quarter
Horace Mann Educators Corporation today reported operating income of $9.0 million, or 22 cents per share, for its third quarter ended September 30, 2001. Operating income for the same period in 2000 was $9.9 million, or 25 cents per share. For the first nine months of 2001, operating income was $21.3 million, or 52 cen ... Continue reading
Tech/Ops Sevcon Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results
Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. reported net income per diluted share of $.14 compared to $.16 for the same quarter last year, a decrease of 13%. Sales were $5,896,000 compared to $6,821,000 for the same quarter last year, a decrease of 14%. The traditionally slow business levels in the fourth quarter were compounded by the disr ... Continue reading
TS&B Holdings, Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement With Lucas Truck
TS&B Holdings, Inc. signed a Definitive Agreement to purchase Lucas Truck and Equipment Sales, Inc. ("Lucas Truck"). Lucas Truck, located in Medford, Oregon, is a privately held retail truck, equipment and parts business with existing Volvo, Mack Truck, Western Star, Transcraft and HINO (Toyota) franchises. Lucas Truck ... Continue reading
Wingcast and Sun Microsystems Form Strategic Alliance
SAN DIEGO and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 6 -- Wingcast and Sun Microsystems announced the companies have forged a strategic alliance to facilitate the delivery of telematics services and the integration of new telematics applications.Wingcast, LLC, founded by Ford Motor Company and QUALCOMM Incorporated to develop and d ... Continue reading
ConsumerReports.org Unveils Enhanced Web Site
YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 6 -- ConsumerReports.org®, the Web site from Consumer Reports® magazine, today unveiled its new site design, based on user feedback. ConsumerReports.org today also announced that its paid subscriber base has reached more than 650,000, reinforcing its position as the largest magazine subscription s ... Continue reading
SEATTLE, Nov. 6 -- Internet Motors Corporation (www.im.com), a telematics software and services developer for the automotive industry, today announced its strategic relationship with Broadcast Data Systems (BDS), the world-leading provider of off-the-air music recognition for the record and radio industries. Internet M ... Continue reading
Cross Country Automotive Services Partners With Kivera for Next Generation Location-Based Services
BOSTON and OAKLAND, Calif.--Nov. 6, 2001-- Cross Country Automotive Services (CCAS) today announced that it has chosen Kivera - the standard for dependable location-based services (LBS) - to develop and implement the next generation of its LBS technology platform. Kivera will integrate its Kivera Location Engine(TM) te ... Continue reading
RALEIGH, N.C. & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Nov. 6, 2001-- MobileAria True Hands Free Service Using Ericsson Bluetooth(TM) Mobile Phone On Display At Sony Ericsson Booth During COMDEX Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications and MobileAria, the pioneer in True Hands Free(TM), voice-enabled productivity services for the driver, t ... Continue reading
Jeffrey D. Palmer Joins Pep Boys
PHILADELPHIA--Nov. 6, 2001--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack the nation's leading full service automotive aftermarket chain, announced the hiring of Jeffrey D. Palmer as Senior Vice President - Marketing & Advertising. Mr. Palmer, 54, who earned a Bachelor's degree from Yale and an MBA in Marketing from the University ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Donates 2002 Thunderbird for Chicago Auto Show Black-Tie Benefit
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Nov. 6 -- One lucky attendee at the Chicago Auto Show's ``First Look for Charity'' will drive home with one of the hottest cars in America -- a 2002 Ford Thunderbird.``Every 2002 Thunderbird has already been spoken for,'' said Greg Webb, chairman of the 2002 Chicago Auto Show. ``If you're not al ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Subsidiary, Pierce, To Supply 55 Fire Trucks to U.S. Forest Service
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Nov. 6, 2001--Oshkosh Truck Corporation a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that its subsidiary, Pierce Manufacturing, will supply the United States Forest Service in California with 56 fire fighting vehicles for combating wildland and urban interface fires. The o ... Continue reading
Asbury Autogroup Announces Two Acquisitions -- Jackson, MS, Jacksonville, FL
STAMFORD, Conn.--Nov. 6, 2001--Asbury Autogroup, one of the largest dealership groups in the United States, today announced the acquisitions of Tom Wimberley Auto World Lincoln Mercury and Chrysler Jeep dealership in Jackson, MS and Kelly Pontiac-GMC in Jacksonville, FL. The Jackson dealership will be part of Asbury Au ... Continue reading
Mori Seiki Wins CASA/SME 2001 Industry LEAD Awar
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 6 -- Mori Seiki Co., Ltd, based in Nara, Japan, has been chosen to receive the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Computer and Automated Systems Association (CASA/SME) Industry LEAD Award for 2001. Mori Seiki's award-winning integration strategy will be honored at SME's annual awards dinner on Nov ... Continue reading
Hemmings Motor News Unveils Two New Limited Edition Collectible Die-Cast Replica Vehicles for 2001
BENNINGTON, Vt., Nov. 6 -- Continuing its production of both traditional and street road die-cast model cars, Hemmings Motor News has introduced a 1935 Ford Sedan Delivery for the traditional line of die-cast replicas and a 1935 Ford Sedan Delivery Street Rod that continues the Hemmings Rods & Performance die-cast repl ... Continue reading
Telematics Industry Shakeout Predicted by ATX Technologies' Steve Millstein
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 6 -- Steve Millstein, president and CEO of ATX Technologies, Inc., the leading independent telematics service provider to the automotive industry, today predicted a shakeout in the telematics industry to occur in the coming year. In a keynote address at the EyeforAuto Telematics West conference, Millste ... Continue reading
SEMA's Market Is Still on the Rise
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6 -- Americans paid $24.86 billion for products to accessorize their cars and trucks last year, according to the latest research reported by SEMA, the Special Equipment Market Association.The retail sales figure is larger than the incomes of individuals in five of the United States -- Montana ($20.4 bil ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Liberty Wins Northwest Auto Writers SUV of the Year Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 6 -- The all-new 2002 Jeep® Liberty wins Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) SUV of the year award. Association members announced that Jeep Liberty earned ``Economy SUV of the Year,'' besting the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Nissan Xterra and Subaru Outback Sport at this eighth annual ... Continue reading
Lutz Says "Great Cars and Trucks Will Help GM Gain Share"
DETROIT The AP reported that Bob Lutz , the man who won acclaim as one of the leaders of Chrysler Corp. during its turnaround in the 1980s, says General Motors will gain more market share in the coming years. They reported that HeBob Lutz, who joined GM earlier this year to be its product czar, told USA Today in an int ... Continue reading
Nissan to Install Valeo's Ultrasonic Park Assist System On 2004 Minivan
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Nov. 5, 2001--Nissan North America will offer Valeo's Ultrasonic Park Assist system on the automaker's next generation of its sporty minivan. Valeo's Ultrasonic Park Assist technology is a fifth generation design and was named a 2000 PACE Award finalist. The Valeo system alerts drivers with an audi ... Continue reading
NHRA Pro Stock Bikes Come To Sears Point
JPEG IMAGE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Contact: John Cardinale Sears Point Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 Pro Stock Motorcycles Added to NHRA Weekend at Sears Point Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Fans will be treated to more than just four-wheel racing excitement at the 15th annual NHRA FRAM Autolite Nationals, A ... Continue reading
Rolex Series Announces Final Point Standings
Rolex Series Announces Final Point Standings DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2001) - The Rolex Sports Car Series announced its final point standings for the 2001 team owner, driver and manufacturer championships. Dyson Racing Team and Archangel Motorsport Services were the big winners in the prototype classes, while G&W M ... Continue reading
Digital Motorworks Ranked Among the Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas--Nov. 6, 2001--Digital Motorworks (DMi) has been named to Deloitte & Touche's 2001 Texas Crescent Technology Fast 50 Program, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the state. Rankings are based on the percentage of revenue growth for the five-year period from 1996-2000. DMi's CEO, Ke ... Continue reading
Chevy Drivers Collect Truck Championships
FONTANA, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2001): Chevy Silverado drivers Jack Sprague and Travis Kvapil needed only to take the green flag at the Auto Club 200 at California Speedway in the final race of the 2001 24-event NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series to collect the driver's championship and Rookie-of-the-Year honors, respectively. And ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Group of Companies at A (low) and R-1 (low), LT Trend Now Negative
Press Release: DaimlerChrysler Group of Companies Date of Release: Nov 6, 2001 Confirms Companies Kam Hon, David Schroeder / 416-593-5577 ext.2243, ext.2232 / e-mail: khon@dbrs.com DaimlerChrysler AG Rating Trend Rating Action Debt Rated A (low) Negative Trend Change Corporate Rating DaimlerChrysler Canada Finance Inc. ... Continue reading
GM Declares $0.50 Per Share Dividend
FOR RELEASE: November 5, 2001 DETROIT - The General Motors Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on GM $1-2/3 par value common stock. The dividend is payable Dec. 10, 2001, to holders of record as of Nov. 15, 2001. The dividend rate is unchanged from the previous quarter. ... Continue reading
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