GM, Ford add dealer incentives to SUVs
DETROIT, Feb 7, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp., seeking to boost sales of sport utility vehicles after poor results last month, is offering U.S. dealers as much as $1,000 on each one they sell if they match last year's results, dealers familiar with the plans said on Friday. ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors, Inc. - 4Q&YE Results Webcast
The following is news regarding Spartan Motors, Inc. . Please contact Ben Buursma at 616.233.0500 or bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com if you have questions regarding this release. Thank you for your interest in Spartan motors. Benjamin Buursma Lambert, Edwards & Associates 616.233.0500 For Immediate Release --Webcast Alert ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Feb. 7, 2003--With changing laws and a variety of child safety seats on the market, AAA has put together a list of simple questions to help them answer their most important question: "Am I keeping my child safe?" Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of children between ages 4 and 14, according to ... Continue reading
RELEASE DATE: Immediate CONTACT: Darcy Redding TELEPHONE: (262) 636-1592 Modine announces 2003 full-line catalog for its Air Pro Quality Parts brand RACINE, Wis., February 1, 2003 - A new 505-page, full-line catalog (60-108.4) for the Air Pro Quality Parts brand has been released by the Aftermarket Division of Modine M ... Continue reading
Bazemore Joins Regional Cycling Team
Note: digital photo of Whit Bazemore in cycling gear is available on request. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kreitler-BP Tech Racing January 31, 2003 Bazemore Joins Regional Cycling Team Racecar Driver Feeds Competitive Drive With Off-track Training Columbus, Ohio‹Although he¹s accustomed to hitting speeds of more than 325 m ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport granted $760,000 to apply near-zero PM technology to natural gas engines
VANCOUVER, Feb. 7 -- Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins Inc. and Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT), announced today that it has been awarded $760,000 (US$500,000) to test, optimize and demonstrate catalyzed particulate controls on low-emissions natural gas transit bus engines, with the goal of reducing ... Continue reading
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Daytona International Speedway Ray Cooper Dodge Winston Cup Notes, Quotes Golin/Harris International Friday, Feb. 7, 2003. 803-466-9085 JIMMY SPENCER (No. 7 Sirius Satellite Radio Dodge Intrepid) NOTE: Spencer teams up with long-time friend Tommy Baldwin and car owner Jim Smith in 2003. Spencer will turn 46 on the eve ... Continue reading
BONSALL, Calif. & ATLANTA--Feb. 7, 2003--Stuff Magazine readers have a better idea when it comes to what they want in an automobile. Unveiling the technology filled vehicle with Ford at the NBA All-Star Players Party, Stuff Magazine has teamed up with the market leading made-to-order, fast-to-market automobile develope ... Continue reading
Michelin Completes Tire Development for American Utilicraft
GREENVILLE, S.C.--Feb. 7, 2003--Michelin Aircraft Tire Corp. today announced the completion of tire research and development for the American Utilicraft Corporation's FF-1080 aircraft. "Michelin is pleased to be associated with this exciting program," says Harvey Stackhouse, director of sales and marketing for Michelin ... Continue reading
Proton Energy Systems Featured at President Bush's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo
WALLINGFORD, Conn., Feb. 7 -- Proton Energy Systems, Inc. , a leader in hydrogen generation and fuel cell technology and products, participated in a White House-sponsored event yesterday to promote President Bush's $1.2 billion Freedom Car and Fuel initiative. Proton exhibited the HOGEN(R) RE hydrogen generator that in ... Continue reading
SpeedFreaks Get An Official Lube and Give a NASCAR Preview!
Lucas Oil Climbs Into The Freak Nation As SpeedFreaks Official Lube Hollywood, CA (February 7, 2003) - America's number one motorsports radio show just got a whole lot quicker thanks to The World Leader In Heavy Duty And High Performance Lubricants, Lucas Oil. For the new year, not only has Lucas Oil signed on as a big ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gasoline Prices Rise Sharply
HOUSTON--Feb. 7, 2003--Consumers are seeing sharp rises in gasoline prices as the likelihood of war in the Middle East grows closer, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trips. The statewide average f ... Continue reading
--22nd Annual Cycle World International: -- For the 10th straight year, this $12 billion industry is seeing an increase in sales. -- Cruisers own the market -- CEOs, corporate executives & women are pushing sales! -- Chromed-out with outrageous paint, custom bikes have become the rage! 22nd Annual Cycle World Internati ... Continue reading
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Dodge Trio Bring Passion for Racing to Motorsports Program The 45th annual Daytona 500 on Feb. 16, 2003 at Daytona International Speedway will mark Dodge's third season back in NASCAR Winston Cup competition since leaving in 1980. Dodge teams combined for 12 poles and 11 victories in 2001 and 2002, including wins in th ... Continue reading
Kruse International Press Release: 1st Annual All No Reserve Collector Car Auction
Kruse International Announces 1st Annual All No Reserve Collector Car Auction For Immediate Release Contact: Stephanny L. Hartzell February 7, 2003 (800) 968-4444 Auburn, IN-Kruse International, the world's largest collector car auction company, announced plans today for the 1st Annual All No Reserve Collector Car Auct ... Continue reading
Wescast And Linamar Announce New European Business
BRANTFORD & GUELPH, Ontario--Feb. 7, 2003--Weslin Industries Inc. located in Oroszlany, Hungary, a joint venture between Wescast Industries Inc. (TSX:WCS.A) and Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR), has been chosen to supply machined exhaust manifolds for Volkswagen's 2.0L diesel engine program and Renault's 1.5L diesel engin ... Continue reading
General Motors Implements NuTech Solutions' Vehicle Distribution System -VDS-
DETROIT and CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Feb. 7, 2003--NuTech Solutions, Inc. ("NuTech"), a premier provider of predictive analytics and profit optimization software for Global 1000 companies, announced today that General Motors has completed the installation and testing of NuTech's Vehicle Distribution System (VDS). "General Moto ... Continue reading
Ford to Meet With Financial Analysts in Europe
Martin Leach, chief operating officer of Ford of Europe, will provide an overview of the Ford brand business in Europe for financial analysts in London on Feb. 13. In addition, John Rickel, Ford of Europe chief financial officer and vice president - Finance and Strategy, will attend. The presentation will begin at 7:45 ... Continue reading
ITec Recycling Services Expands Motor Oil Bottle Recycling Program
OAKDALE, Calif., Feb. 7 -- ITec Recycling Services (ITecRS), a division of ITec Environmental Group, Inc. has recently expanded its motor oil bottle recycling program in California to include one of the top automotive retail chains in the United States, Pep Boys. Through the California Integrated Waste Management Oppor ... Continue reading
The Magni Group Acquires Lackfabrik Dr. Schmid
Acquisition creates opportunity for Magni to expand global production, distribution BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Feb. 7 -- The Magni Group, a leading manufacturer of fastener, brake and fuel system coatings, has announced the acquisition of Lackfabrik Dr. Schmid located in Schorndorf, Germany. Lackfabrik Dr. Schmid is a manufact ... Continue reading
WINDSOR, ON, Feb. 7 -- The first all-new 2004 Chrysler Pacifica today rolled off the production line at the Chrysler Group's Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario (Canada). Pacifica takes the best attributes of a car, sport utility vehicle and minivan and combines them into one package. "This is the best launch in ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport granted $760,000 to apply near-zero PM technology to natural gas engines
VANCOUVER, Feb. 7 -- Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins Inc. and Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT), announced today that it has been awarded $760,000 (US$500,000) to test, optimize and demonstrate catalyzed particulate controls on low-emissions natural gas transit bus engines, with the goal of reducing ... Continue reading
Lawmakers Urge Support for Legislation That Would Save Millions of Dollars
Primary Enforcement Seat Belt Bill (SB 1325) Crosses Over to House WHAT: Lawmakers, business leaders and concerned community activists will advocate Senate Bill 1325, legislation that would bring the state's seat belt law in line with every other traffic violation, and allow police officers to ticket a driver solely fo ... Continue reading
WHO: Flaura Koplin Winston, M.D., Ph.D., and Dennis Durbin, M.D., MSCE, are internationally recognized leaders in child passenger safety research. Dr. Winston is a practicing pediatrician at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, a biomechanical engineer and clinical researcher who is director of TraumaLink, a compre ... Continue reading
Methode Electronics Completes Acquisition of KBA
CHICAGO, Feb. 7 -- Methode Electronics, Inc. has completed its acquisition of the business assets of its exclusive automotive sales representative, Kill & Bolton Associates International, Inc. (KBA). KBA is headquartered in Detroit with offices across Europe and Asia. Donald W. Duda, President of Methode Electronics, s ... Continue reading
Proton Energy Systems Featured at President Bush's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo
WALLINGFORD, Conn., Feb. 7 -- Proton Energy Systems, Inc. , a leader in hydrogen generation and fuel cell technology and products, participated in a White House-sponsored event yesterday to promote President Bush's $1.2 billion Freedom Car and Fuel initiative. Proton exhibited the HOGEN(R) RE hydrogen generator that in ... Continue reading
The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc. Announces Regulatory Approval to Write New Lines of Business
COLUMBIA, S.C., Feb. 7 -- The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SBIG) today announced that the South Carolina Department of Insurance (SC DOI) has approved the Company's request to permit its subsidiary Catawba Insurance Company (CIC) to enter the risk-bearing personal automobile and property insurance markets ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 7 -- Perceptron, Inc. today announced Toyota Motor Corporation has installed its AutoSpect(R) paint quality measurement system on nine paint lines in Japan and Europe over the last eighteen months. An additional system was shipped to Japan in the fourth quarter 2002 for installation at a tenth pai ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Donates $25,000 and Two Cars To the Automotive High School in Brooklyn
Launches Public-Private Partnership to Improve Education MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 7 -- The Automotive High School (AHS) in Brooklyn has a corporate Valentine: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA). MBUSA representatives presented the school with a $25,000 check today. This was a follow up to a Mercedes-Benz ML320 donated by MBUSA in D ... Continue reading
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Daytona International Speedway Ray Cooper Dodge Winston Cup Notes, Quotes Golin/Harris International Friday, Feb. 7, 2003. 803-466-9085 PAGE 4. RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge Intrepid) NOTE: Newman, who led the way with six poles in 2002, posted the fastest lap in the first Budweiser Shootout practice on Friday at Da ... Continue reading
Giaffone/Takagi Phoenix Friday Test in the West
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Giaffone, Takagi Have a Solid Day at Phoenix Test in the West PHOENIX (Friday, Feb. 7, 2003) - Felipe Giaffone and Tora Takagi wrapped up their first of two consecutive days of the IRL IndyCar Series Test in the West at Phoe ... Continue reading
Alderman Vaults to Provisional Third in Pomona
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 43rd Annual K&N Filters NHRA Winternationals Pomona Raceway -- Pomona, California Qualifying Notes & Quotes POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2003) -- Mopar NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series drivers completed the second day of qualifying for the season-opening K&N Filters Wintern ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 7, 2003--Today, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced the launch of phase II of its "Black Experience" advertising campaign. This new work will feature television spots, as well as new print and outdoor advertisements. The television spots, which debut Saturday, February 8, will showcase Afri ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Launches New ML350 Model; 2003 M-Class Also Features 'Inspiration Edition'
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 7 -- Mercedes-Benz upgrades the popular ML320 sport utility vehicle by replacing it with an ML350, offering more power for little extra cost. The primary difference between the two models is a new 232-hp 3.7-liter V6 engine (replacing the 215-hp 3.2-liter V6), adding 16 additional horses and 21 lb- ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 7 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 339,099 units, down from the 343,813 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 1,779,992 ... Continue reading
Dieter Zetsche Launches Production Of All-New 2004 Chrysler Pacifica at Windsor Assembly Plant
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 7 -- The first all-new 2004 Chrysler Pacifica today rolled off the production line at the Chrysler Group's Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario (Canada). Pacifica takes the best attributes of a car, sport utility vehicle and minivan and combines them into one package. "This is the best l ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler discussing plan to build Mercedes-Benz cars in Iran
BERLIN February 6, 2003; The AP reports that DaimlerChrysler said Wednesday it is in talks to assemble Mercedes-Benz luxury autos in Iran with parts imported from Germany. Spokesman Stephan Oeri said no decision has been made on a starting date or who the German-American firm's Iranian partner firms might be. Setting u ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. February 7, 2003; Jeff Greeen writing for Bloomberg reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler, whose U.S. auto sales lagged rivals last month, is increasing incentives to close the gap with General Motors Corp., a senior sales executive said. Chrysler in January offered about $1,000 less per car o ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gasoline Prices Spike On Continued Fears of War
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 7, 2003--War fears continue to cause uncertainty in world and local gasoline markets, sending prices higher last week throughout the Southwest for the sixth consecutive week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the a ... Continue reading
Change has Cheever looking to rebound
Indianopolis February 6, 2003; The AP reported that the tumultuous season that Eddie Cheever Jr. went through in 2002 convinced the longtime racer it was time to make some major changes in his team and his life. "We have changed just about everything on the team -- the structure, a lot of the people and the driver," th ... Continue reading
Andretti wants to race cousin in Indy 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. February 6, 2003; Tha AP reported that John Andretti has been given permission from his NASCAR bosses to run in the Indianapolis 500 this season, just in time to race against his cousin one last time. Former CART champion Michael Andretti said last week he'll retire after the Indy 500 in May to conc ... Continue reading
Auto-Q International Announces Fiscal 2002 Results
LONDON--Feb. 6, 2003--Auto-Q International (OTCBB: AUTQ), provider of global satellite tracking products and services for consumers, businesses, and governments in the United Kingdom, today announced its fiscal 2002 results. Total revenues for the 12 months ended Sept. 30th, 2002 were $964,191.00, as compared to $617,5 ... Continue reading
Consumers Want HotShot(R) Heated Washing System on New Vehicles
Survey Cites Safety and Convenience as Key Benefits FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- HotShot(R), a heated washing system for windshields, should be offered by automotive manufacturers on new vehicles, according to 95% of the respondents to a survey conducted at the 2003 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). ... Continue reading
Remarks by the President on Energy Independence
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The following are remarks by the President on Energy Independence at the National Building Museum: The National Building Museum Washington, D.C. 1:35 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm glad you're here and I'm glad I'm here. The technology that we have just seen -- and I hope ... Continue reading
Management Changes Announced at Auto Supplier Behr
STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 6 -- The Behr Group announced today that Horst Geidel, 63, will retire from his position as CEO and management board chairman on June 30 and assume the position of chairman of the company's supervisory board. Dr. Markus Flik, 42, will succeed Geidel as the company's chief executive officer. He ... Continue reading
Hyundai Investigative Team Named for Chicago Auto Show
-- Generation Y Consumer Panel to Levy Opinions On New Production, Concept Vehicles -- CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- In an attempt to better understand the needs and desires of young consumers, Hyundai Motor America has selected a six-person panel of Chicago-area residents to tour the floor of the Chicago Auto Show and provide ho ... Continue reading
Washington, D.C. Event Encourages Adoption of White House Hydrogen Energy Directives WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Air Products , the world's largest supplier of merchant hydrogen, said Thursday that its hydrogen fueling technologies were part of the focus at a White House sponsored exhibit here today in support of President G ... Continue reading
Millennium Cell Featured in President Bush's Roll out Event for His New Hydrogen Initiative
WASHINGTON--Feb. 6, 2003--Millennium Cell Inc. , a leading technology solutions company that has created a proprietary technology to safely store, generate and deliver pure hydrogen, today participated in the White House event featuring remarks by President Bush on his $1.2 billion new hydrogen initiative FreedomCAR an ... Continue reading
Jadoo Power Systems Presents Fuel Cell Products to President Bush
FOLSOM, Calif., Feb. 6 -- President George W. Bush was briefed today by Larry Bawden, President and CEO of Jadoo Power Systems, on Jadoo's portable fuel cell technology, which is being used for covert surveillance applications. Mr. Bawden demonstrated Jadoo's SuREII power system based on proprietary fuel cell systems t ... Continue reading
Statement of Alliance to Save Energy President David M. Nemtzow WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- "We commend President Bush's proposal for a long-term federal commitment to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and urge him also to advocate immediate steps to reduce the nation's oil dependence. "While the country awaits the hydrogen-powere ... Continue reading
NASCAR Fans Can Drive, Dine and Ride Their Passion At Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 6 -- Gear-spinning good times take the checkered flag at Walt Disney World Resort, as NASCAR fans flocking to Daytona International Speedway can "pit" at the Vacation Kingdom for a few fun-filled laps around the "World." Just a one-hour drive from Daytona Beach, Fla., Walt Disney World Reso ... Continue reading
Scelzi 6th, Cannon 9th at Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series K&N Winternationals Pomona (Calif.) Raceway Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003 FUNNY CAR POST-QUALIFYING SCOTTY CANNON, OAKLEY TIME BOMB FUNNY CAR, qualified eighth in first round of qualifying for the NHRA season opener, with a quality run of 4.918 seconds at 318.17 mph, the ... Continue reading
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