Benson Named President & CEO of AutoOne Insurance
BOSTON, May 7 - OneBeacon Insurance Group announced today that Carey Benson has been named President and CEO of its AutoOne Insurance subsidiary. Alvin Kaltman was appointed non executive Chairman. Benson reports to John Cavoores, OneBeacon President and Chief Operating Officer. OneBeacon formed AutoOne last year as a ... Continue reading
Independent Truck Stops Secure TripPak Services
NASHVILLE, TN--(INTERNET WIRE)--May 7, 2002 -- Professional Transportation Partners, LLC ("PTP") representing over 165 independent truck stop members nationwide has exclusively endorsed TripPak EXPRESS and TripPak ONLINE transportation document management services through an agreement with parent company, TMI of Brentw ... Continue reading
General Motors Corp. Will Call Its New Mid-Size Pickup Truck the Colorado
DETROIT AP reported that General Motors Corp. will call its new mid-size pickup truck the Colorado, the company announced Tuesday. "We wanted a name that would fit within the Chevy Truck portfolio and stand out in the marketplace," Russ Clark, Chevrolet marketing director, mid-size truck, said in a statement. Colorado ... Continue reading
SFO CleanAir Vehicle Expo to Promote Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO, May 7 -- As a premier sponsor of the SFO CleanAir Vehicle Expo, Ford Motor Company is showcasing its Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) division and TH!NK Mobility, LLC, the brand that exclusively markets and sells battery electric vehicles. The sponsorship is representative of Ford's leading edge technology ... Continue reading
Volvo's 75th Anniversary Marks Introduction of Limited Edition S80 Luxury Sedan
IRVINE, Calif., May 7 -- Since its introduction, the Volvo S80 series of vehicles has been targeted at the most discerning of customers. For 2002, Volvo will add a 75th Anniversary Edition, which offers enhanced levels of comfort and luxury to the award-winning S80 lineup. The Volvo S80 75th Anniversary Edition made it ... Continue reading
LINCOLN, R.I.--May 7, 2002--In a unique program aimed at reducing drunk-driving incidents among high school students during prom and graduation season, over 180 students from around the United States submitted award-winning poems to the sponsor of the program, Amica Insurance. In what Amica Insurance calls its Save the ... Continue reading
AAA Honors Safety Patrol Students Who are Real Lifesavers
WASHINGTON--May 7, 2002--Most of the time, students who participate in AAA's school safety patrol perform their duties uneventfully, but occasionally a situation occurs that requires a split second decision by a patroller that takes a fellow student out of harm's way. AAA's 2002 Life Saving Award Recipients are all mem ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club Expands Towing to Motorcycles
LOS ANGELES--May 7, 2002--The Automobile Club of Southern California today announced motorcycle towing for its five million members. This is the first time in the Auto Club's 101-year history that it has provided towing service for motorcycles. The Auto Club introduced motorcycle towing based on analysis of an increasi ... Continue reading
AAA Honors National Safety Patroller of the Year
WASHINGTON--May 7, 2002--Kaitlin McLoughlin of Troy Michigan became the first-ever recipient of the AAA National School Safety Patroller of the Year award. The award was given to only one member of the over 500,000 AAA School Safety Patrollers from the entire United States and Canada. An honor of the highest regard, th ... Continue reading
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SPECTACULAR LEBANON VALLEY
FOR RELEASE WEEK OF 5-13 TO 5-18 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SPECTACULAR SHOWS HIGHLIGHT LEBANON VALLEY SPRING SEASON MAY 7, 2002 WEST LEBANON, NY - One of the most anticipated weekend shows of the Northeast takes place on Memorial Day Weekend when two exciting shows will light up the West Lebanon Skyline. On Saturday May 25t ... Continue reading
Robbie Reiser Wins "IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week" Honors
> <<...OLE_Obj...>> > > NEWS RELEASE > Contact: > Chris Connington Dane Roth > VP - Marketing, IRWIN Golin/Harris International > (847) 478-1090 (312) 729-4362 > chrisco@americantool.com droth@golinharris.com > Sawing Through Adversity, No. 17 Crew Chief Robbie Reiser Takes Home IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week Honors VERN ... Continue reading
Troy Clarke Named Group VP GM Manufacturing and Labor Relations
FOR RELEASE: May 7, 2002 DETROIT - Troy Clarke has been named group vice president of GM Manufacturing and Labor Relations, effective June 1, President and CEO Rick Wagoner announced today. Clarke has been vice president of labor relations since January 2001. In his new position, he will assume responsibility for North ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Again Chooses Newgen to Provide Customer Management
SAN DIEGO, May 7 -- Newgen Results Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of TeleTech Holdings, Inc., and a leading provider of customer management solutions to the automotive industry, has again been chosen by Volkswagen of America to provide customer management services to the more than 1,000 Volkswagen and Audi deal ... Continue reading
Prestolite Electric Announces 2002 First Quarter Results
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--May 7, 2002--Prestolite Electric Incorporated and its parent, Prestolite Electric Holding Inc., today released 2002 first quarter financial results. First quarter sales of $36.6 million fell 12.6% from the first quarter of 2001 while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBIT ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Tests Sexy Roadsters
YONKERS, NY – The Chevrolet Corvette and Porsche Boxster easily outpointed three competitive models—the Mercedes-Benz SLK320, Audi TT, and Ford Thunderbird—in performance tests of five roadsters conducted by Consumer Reports’ auto engineers for the June 2002 issue. The five roadsters are priced ... Continue reading
Allied Business Intelligence: Telematics Market On Verge Of Paradigm Shift
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--May 7, 2002--The face of the consumer telematics industry is poised for a dramatic shift during the course of this year, according to the findings of a new report from Allied Business Intelligence Inc. "The 2003 model year will serve as the platform for U.S. OEMs to delve into new, uncharted waters in ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 7, 2002 DETROIT- Saturn will again sponsor one of the most exciting and demanding events in American bicycle racing. World-class bicycle racers from two disciplines - road and mountain biking - will traverse the mountains of Colorado during the grueling Saturn Cycling Classic on Saturday, August 10, 20 ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Announces "Go-Live" Supplier Relationship Management Solution
SAN DIEGO, Calif.--May 7, 2002--Today at enVISION2002, Manugistics Group, Inc. , the leading global provider of Enterprise Profit Optimization(TM) (EPO) solutions that help companies enhance margins by lowering costs and improving revenues across their supply-demand networks, announced that Harley-Davidson, Inc. contin ... Continue reading
Cadillac Models Keep Ona Coming-All Things To All The (Rich)People
Danny Hakim For the NYT: "Cadillac, which until recently had embodied the essence of conservatism, embraces risk these days. Its latest endeavor will be introduced today, the Cadillac SRX. Of all things, it is a people hauler - sort of a minivan, sort of a station wagon - with room for seven that the company plans to s ... Continue reading
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS is reporting that even as the ink is drying on its deal to buy the biggest chunks of Daewoo Motor Co., General Motors said last week it will begin shipping Daewoo cars to Mexico as quickly as possible for sale there as a GM brand, most likely Chevrolet. The foray into North America will stop at the U.S. ... Continue reading
GTS Vectra From Opel- OOH Baby
FOR RELEASE: May 7, 2002 Dynamic sports sedan with coupé stylingTop-of-the-range 3.2 V6 with 211 hp takes GTS to 248 km/hIDS chassis tuned for sporty ride and handling Rüsselsheim.The coupé-style Vectra GTS - the second model in Opel's new Vectra range - takes to the road in September. The GTS appeals especially to ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International, Inc., Named Vendor of Year
ANDERSON, Ind., May 7 -- Delco Remy International, Inc., was recently honored by Advance Auto Parts with their prestigious Vendor-of-the- Year award which is given annually to top suppliers based on service, quality and customer support, above and beyond the call of duty. Delco Remy is the primary supplier for domestic ... Continue reading
TALKEETNA, Alaska, May 7 -- When Wendy Booker becomes the first known woman with multiple sclerosis (MS) to summit the highest point in North America in May, she will be fulfilling a goal she did not dare dream before her diagnosis. It was only after the 47-year-old was diagnosed with the neurological disease four year ... Continue reading
BMW first-quarter profit edges up on sales jump, lower taxes
BERLIN AP reported that German carmaker BMW said Tuesday its profit edged higher in the first quarter as the launch of the revamped Mini compact and 7-series limousines gave sales a boost and the German company faced a lower tax bill. Net profit rose 3.8 percent to 632 million euros ( $579 million) in the first three m ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Reports Strong Gain in Sales and Earnings for Fiscal 2002 Third Quarter
TORRANCE, Calif.--May 7, 2002--Edelbrock Corporation today reported that it achieved strong gains in sales and earnings for the third quarter and first nine months of its 2002 fiscal year ended March 25, 2002. For the third quarter of fiscal 2002, revenues increased 8.6% to $28.2 million from revenues of $26.0 million ... Continue reading
E-LOAN Unveils 'Apply Today, Drive Off Today' Electronic Auto Loans
DUBLIN, Calif., May 7 E-LOAN, Inc., a leading online lending company, today unveiled its completely electronic loan process for auto financing: Apply Today, Drive Off Today. The new process makes the entire experience -- from application to funding -- simpler, faster and more convenient for consumers and dealers. For c ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Provide Free Diagnosis: Launches 'Check-Engine Light' Program
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 7 / Drivers now have one less reason to be in the dark when it comes to a glowing check-engine light. AutoZone, the nation's leading specialty auto parts retailer, today launched a "Check-Engine Light" program at all of its 3,037 stores nationwide, offering free diagnosis of what's causing customers ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Reports First Quarter Results
STAMFORD, Conn.--May 7, 2002--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (EBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT) (AIM:CDTS) today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2002. Revenue in this year's first quarter was $71,000 with a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $662,000, or $0.06 loss per share, compared with ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corp. Declares a 10% Stock Dividend
TORRANCE, Calif.--May 7, 2002--The Board of Directors of Edelbrock Corporation today announced a 10 percent stock dividend payable to Edelbrock Corporation shareholders of record as of May 28, 2002. The payable date for this dividend has been set for June 7, 2002 and is in lieu of its previous semi-annual cash dividend ... Continue reading
TOKYO, May 7 Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp is set to cruise to record profit for the past business year, fuelled by a weak Japanese currency and strong U.S. sales at its Lexus luxury vehicle division. Although rivals have hogged the spotlight, with Nissan Motor Co displaying dramatic restructuring success and ... Continue reading
Business Travel Programs at Payless Car Rental Show Unprecedented Growth
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--May 6, 2002--Membership in the Payless Car Rental Corporate Account Program and Passport Club Program targeted to the small business traveler has continued to grow by 35 percent each month since the programs were introduced in January 2002, announced Avalon Global Group, Inc., the parent company o ... Continue reading
After a few glitches and problems the past few months, our website is updated and running smooth. Go to: http://www.sae-socal.org for details. -------------------------------------------------------- Next Board Meeting: The next board meeting is this WEDNESDAY -- May 8th. All members are welcome to attend. Get involved ... Continue reading
Court Approves Standard Automotive Post-Petition Financing Agreement With Bank Group
NEW YORK--May 6, 2002--Standard Automotive Corporation (AMEX:AJX) today announced that the Bankruptcy Court has entered a final order with respect to the Company's financing arrangement with its current lenders, which should provide the Company with sufficient liquidity to fund operations without interruption during th ... Continue reading
Fw: USAR Fact Sheet for Peach State Speedway
----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Southers To: Tim Southers Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 1:04 PM Subject: USAR Fact Sheet for Peach State Speedway 2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series race Facts WHAT: Naturally Fresh Foods 250 presented by ANECO USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #9 of 32 (Southern Division Race #6) WHERE: ... Continue reading
i2 PLANET Las Vegas Showcases More Than 125 Customer-Focused Sessions
DALLAS--May 6, 2002-- Featuring Industry Thought Leaders, Ken Sharma Award Winners More than 125 breakout sessions, featuring value chain success stories from a broad range of vertical industries and product categories, are at the heart of i2 PLANET(R) Las Vegas 2002. The event, scheduled for May 13-16 at the Venetian ... Continue reading
Asset Caption: San Francisco area resident James Smith, Jr., winner of Incubus' custom-designed 2002 Honda Civic Si, is congratulated by Incubus band members, and executives from American Honda and advertising agency Rubin Postaer and Associates. (Pictured from left to right are: American Honda's national advertising m ... Continue reading
Incubus Awards Their Custom-Designed All-New Honda Civic Si to Los Angeles Fan Letha Zamora
VENICE, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--May 6, 2002--On Thursday, April 18, just before taking the stage at Los Angeles' Great Western Forum to headline that night's Civic Tour concert, the rock band Incubus awarded a brand new 2002 Honda Civic Si to Letha Zamora of Monterey Park, CA. Through a contest on radio station t ... Continue reading
Leader Mining: Bright Lake Tantalum Project -- Follow Up Program
CALGARY, Alberta--May 6, 2002--Leader Mining (CDNX:LMN) is planning a follow-up field program at the Company's Bright Lake Tantalum Project, located in northeastern Saskatchewan. The project area covers 61,000 hectares, extending over an area of about 25km x 15km, underlain by fractionated granites, pegmatites, and apl ... Continue reading
-- On Tuesday, April 15 just before taking the stage at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic to headline that night's Civic Tour concert, the rock band Incubus awarded a brand new 2002 Honda Civic Si to James Smith, Jr. of Lathrop, Calif. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/displa ... Continue reading
-- On Thursday, April 18, just before taking the stage at Los Angeles' Great Western Forum to headline that night's Civic Tour concert, the rock band Incubus awarded a brand new 2002 Honda Civic Si to Letha Zamora of Monterey Park, Calif. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/dis ... Continue reading
Newstream.com Digest: The New Dell Latitude Notebook, Consumers Prefer Local News Web Sites
NEW YORK--May 6, 2002-- Xerox Solution Helps Create Full-Color Books On-Demand, and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists -------------------------------------------------- Dell Introduces Thinnest, Lightest Latitude Notebook Ever For business people on the move, Dell today introduced its thinnest and lightest ... Continue reading
The Morgan Group Generates Cash Proceeds Through Warrant Issue
ELKHART, Ind.--May 6, 2002--The Morgan Group, Inc. (AMEX:MG), the nation's largest company managing the delivery of manufactured homes, recreational vehicles and specialized equipment, today announced that the company received $535,331 cash proceeds through April 30, 2002 from exercise of Class A common stock warrants ... Continue reading
Seat Belt Law Enforcement Blitz Clarification
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 6 -- A media announcement about an upcoming seat belt law enforcement blitz has caused some confusion among reporters. Under Washington law, police need "probable cause" to pull over any driver. Drivers will be pulled over for "primary" offenses such as speeding and, if they are not buckled up, they ... Continue reading
----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Southers To: Tim Southers Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 12:46 PM Subject: Winchester News & Notes Winchester News & Notes a.. Winchester Speedway hosted its second USAR ProCup Series race this weekend and featured 28 cars. Last year's rain-shortened event started 27 cars. b.. Jay Fog ... Continue reading
Irwindale Speedway NASCAR RACE REPORT - MAY 4, 2001
By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA, May 4 - Tony Green drove to his second consecutive Saturday night victory and his third NASCAR Jani-King 75-lap main event triumph in five races this season during week eight at Irwindale Speedway. Green took command on lap 31 in his Balance Contracting No. 89 Chevy Monte Carlo and won by ... Continue reading
#17 Kanaan Indy 500 May 6 Practice
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #17 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force 86th Indianapolis 500 - Practice Notes/Quotes - Monday, May 6, 2002 Indianapolis Motor Speedway - 2.5-Mile Oval Round 5 of 15 on the 2002 Indy Racing League Tony Kanaan and the #17 Ho ... Continue reading
Kia Skill World Cup Scores Big With American Mechanics
Kia U.S. Mechanics Take Three Out of Top Four Places in International Competition IRVINE, Calif., May 6 -- In a surprising near-sweep of the top four positions, including the title of "World's Best", Kia technicians from the United States wowed the competition in Korea during the first Kia Skill World Cup. Frank Rosing ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Credit Names Mark Korman Vice-President of Marketing
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 6 -- Mercedes-Benz Credit, a DaimlerChrysler Services business unit, named automotive veteran Mark Korman to the newly created position of Vice-President Mercedes-Benz Credit Marketing effective May 1, 2002. In this position Korman will report directly to Richard Wardwell, Vice-President of Merce ... Continue reading
----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Southers To: Tim Southers Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 1:01 PM Subject: Peach State pre-race Release For Immediate Release: Timmy Hutson USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Shane Huffman Looks to Repeat at Peach State Speedway Jefferson, GA - Sh ... Continue reading
I.D. Systems, Inc. Nominates New Director to Board
HACKENSACK, N.J.--May 6, 2002--I.D. Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of end-to-end wireless asset management solutions, today announced that Michael Monaco has been nominated to stand for election to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Monaco will fill the seat of N. Bert Loosmore, who is stepping down as a Directo ... Continue reading
PPG Enhanced Performance Glazing Launched as Standard On Lincoln Aviator
PITTSBURGH--May 6, 2002--Inside and out, the front door windows on the new Lincoln Aviator will be like no other on any OEM-made North American vehicle. Designed and produced by PPG Industries , the laminated front door windows offer enhanced security from the outside and a quieter ride inside. The use of Safe and Soun ... Continue reading
Vortec Power Team Captures First And Second Place
FOR RELEASE: May 6, 2002 PONTIAC, Mich. - At the season opener for the 2002 APBA Offshore Race Series April 25-28 in Daytona Beach, Fla., the Vortec Power Team captured first and second place in high-speed boats powered by the Vortec HP3 8100 concept V8 engine. During the race weekend, a total of 66 boats took on the f ... Continue reading
Carbir Race Cars Joins List of Approved Daytona Prototype Chassis Builders
Carbir Race Cars Joins List of Approved Daytona Prototype Chassis Builders DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 5, 2002) -- Grand American Road Racing announced today that the Daytona Prototype chassis designs submitted by Carbir Race Cars have been approved for construction. Carbir Race Cars becomes the third constructor to have ... Continue reading
AMA / EA Sports Supercross Series Round 16: Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, NV Saturday, May 4, 2002 Honda-supported Kyle Lewis aboard his CRF450R grabbed the holeshot in the 250cc main, and was quickly passed by Honda Racing's Ricky Carmichael. Once in the lead, Carmichael would pull away from the rest of the competition ... Continue reading
AMA / Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship series Round 4: Sears Point Raceway, Sonoma, CA, May 4, 2002 Honda Racing's Nicky Hayden won the fourth round of the AMA Superbike Championship series at Sears Point Raceway in convincing fashion. Nicky's win today was his 3rd Superbike win this season and the eighth for H ... Continue reading
Modine Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results for Fiscal 2002
RACINE, Wis.--May 6, 2002--Modine Manufacturing Company today reported fourth quarter net earnings of $5.0 million or $0.15 per fully diluted share and $254.6 million in revenue for period ending March 31, 2002. Compared to the prior year, revenue decreased 6.2% and net earnings decreased 2.9%. Modine's quarterly resul ... Continue reading
Sears Point Hires Manager, Vendor Displays/Special Events
Contact: John Cardinale Sears Point Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 Sears Point Raceway Names New Manager, Vendor Displays and Special Events SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Brian Jackson has been named Manager, Vendor Displays and Special Events, at Sears Point Raceway, it was announced by raceway officials. Jackson ... Continue reading
ARCA's Montgomery Makes Most of Time at Home
Montgomery Makes Most of Time at Home Mt. Juliet, TN (May 5, 2002) - During the race season, drivers don't have much time at home. On one of his few off weekends, ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Chase Montgomery took time to spend a day with disabled children. For the second consecutive year, Montgomery has participated in a ... Continue reading
#21 Giaffone Indy 500 May 6 Practice
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Felipe Giaffone #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force 86th Indianapolis 500 - Practice Notes/Quotes - Monday, May 6, 2002 Indianapolis Motor Speedway - 2.5-Mile Oval Round 5 of 15 on the 2002 Indy Racing League Felipe Giaffone and th ... Continue reading
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