Ford Recalls 424,164 Taurus/Sables, Toyota Recalls 59,394 Echo's
DETROIT, Oct 8, 2002; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday that it has recalled 424,164 of its Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable mid-size cars with adjustable pedals because the brake and accelerator pedals on an estimated 10 percent of the models are too close. Simultaneously stepping on the brake and the ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. Reaffirms Earnings and Announces Resumption Of Stock Buyback Program
WESTMONT, Ill., Oct. 8 Aftermarket Technology Corp., today announced that it was reaffirming its full year 2002 estimate of $1.90 earnings per share. For the third quarter, the Company expects to earn $0.48-$0.50 per share before nonrecurring income. In addition, the Company announced its resumption of the stock buybac ... Continue reading
Aimbridge Indirect Lending Introduces Dealer Connect
DENVER--Oct. 8, 2002-- Application system allows dealers to track contracts on-line Aimbridge Indirect Lending (formerly Credit Union Member Lending), a division of The Aimbridge Group, introduced Dealer Connect. Aimbridge Indirect Lending is a financing channel that connects credit unions with an automotive dealer net ... Continue reading
AUTO-Q International Inc. Announces Stock Dividend
LONDON--Oct. 8, 2002--AUTO-Q International Inc. (OTCBB:AUTQ), a global designer and supplier of advanced mobile asset management systems, announced today that its board of directors had approved a stock dividend of the Company's common stock of three shares for every one share of its common stock outstanding and held o ... Continue reading
Cohesia Wins Ohio Edison Emerging Technology Award
DAYTON, Ohio--Oct. 8, 2002--Cohesia Corporation, the Dayton-based software developer of Characteristic Lifecycle Management (CLM) software for complex part and material manufacturers, has been awarded a Thomas Edison Program Emerging Technology Award by the Ohio State Department of Development. Cohesia is one of twelve ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Oct. 8, 2002--The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is pleased to announce they have been selected by Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) of Irvine, California, to assist in implementing the MNAO "Dealer Systems Strategy - 2003" initiative. "We believe that DSS - 2003 will position ou ... Continue reading
-- The all-new MINI Cooper, Cadillac Escalade EXT and Ford Thunderbird capture top segment rankings in the study, which measures owner delight with the design, content, layout and performance of their new vehicles. In all, the study finds that 26 of the 31 all-new launches and redesigns meet or exceed the average perfo ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Hammonds Set to pour winning foundation in concrete at Motorplex
(Note: The following is attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 J2Racing@aol.com HAMMONDS SET TO POUR WINNING FOUNDATION IN CONCRETE AT MOTORPLEX Recent performances have Winnebago/GM Vehicle Care Cavalier driver anxious to race in Dallas Crestview ... Continue reading
Quantum Signal Wins NIST Advanced Technology Program Award for Biometrics Research and Development
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Oct. 8, 2002--Quantum Signal, LLC has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Advanced Technology Program to develop and test advanced signal processing techniques for biometric applications. Biometrics -- the measurement of physical or behavioral char ... Continue reading
Spencer to carry Fujifilm paint scheme in Charlotte
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> Ryan Connolly, Edelman PR, (212) 642-7784, ryan.connolly@edelman.com <mailto:ryan.connolly@edelman.com> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2002 SPENCER TO CARRY NEW FUJIFILM PAINT SCHEME IN CHARLOTTE MOORES ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 8, 2002--Quality service and attention to the needs of members were key to three AAA clubs being ranked among the nation's top 10 insurance companies for overall customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 National Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction Study(SM), AAA said today. J.D. ... Continue reading
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--Oct. 8, 2002--X-Rite, Incorporated , a leading global provider of technology solutions measuring color, light and shape, today announced an extensive supply agreement with Hallmark Cards, Inc., the world's leading creator and marketer of greeting cards and personal expression products. Hallmark has s ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Announces Partnership with Sirius Satellite Radio
FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO OFFER SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO TO NEW CAR BUYERS NEW YORK, NY, and DEARBORN, MI (October, 8, 2002) -- Sirius Satellite Radio , the premier satellite radio broadcaster, and Ford Motor Company announced today a long-term agreement confirming their relationship. Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Jaguar, Volvo an ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Says October Most Dangerous Month in Texas for Teen Drivers
-- WHAT & For the past 25 - years, October has been found to be the WHY: most dangerous month for teen drivers in Texas. AAA Texas looked at statistics dating as far back as 1975, and found that on average more teens, aged 15 to 17, are killed or injured in October than any other month of the year. In light of this fin ... Continue reading
More Premiere Video From Paris
"http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/vi deos/20021008_e.ram" CLICK4VIDEO Paris Motor Show 2002: Competitors Approximately 550 exhibitors are showing their latest design studies, concept vehicles and new products in Paris. More than 50 world premieres are on the Paris Motor Show agenda. Not only journalists, but a ... Continue reading
Cost Control, Strategic Acquisitions Highlight Alcoa Third Quarter
PITTSBURGH--Oct. 4, 2002--Alcoa today reported earnings for the 2002 third quarter of $216 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, excluding a special after-tax charge of $23 million, or three cents per share, principally related to the previously announced curtailment of production in the company's primary smelting op ... Continue reading
Alex Job Racing - Miami qualifying pole
Miami, Fla. qualifying, Oct. 4, 2002 eighth pole Alex Job Racing will start first and second in the GT class for Saturday's American Le Mans Series race in Miami, after the team collected its eighth pole position in nine races this season. Lucas Luhr drove the No. 23 McKenna Xybernaut Porsche to the class pole in one m ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 4, 2002--Alpha Technologies Group, Inc. today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale and leaseback of its Pelham, New Hampshire facility. Net proceeds from the transaction of approximately $4.5 million, plus $500,000 borrowed under the Company's revolving line of credit, were us ... Continue reading
Chase Competition Engineering Is Latest Approved Daytona Prototype Chassis Builder
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 4, 2002) -- Grand American Road Racing Association has approved the chassis designs of Chase Competition Engineering in Richmond, Va., for competition in the Daytona Prototypes class. Company president Robert Chase has been a frequent competitor in the Rolex Sports Car Series, driving the M ... Continue reading
DUBUQUE, Iowa--Oct. 4, 2002--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. announced that its operating results for the first quarter will be released on October 15, 2002. Senior management will host a live conference call to review first quarter operating results at 9:00 am CT on October 16, 2002. Access to the conference call is open t ... Continue reading
FRIDAY RESULTS-Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event-Darlington Int' l Dragway, Darlington, SC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION DARLINGTON INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2002 Larsen, Hill and Haulman take top spots at inaugural Darlington Int'l Dragway DARLINGTON, S.C. - In the opening rounds of qualifying at the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being ... Continue reading
Manufacturing Companies Create First-of-its-kind Products with Autodesk Inventor Software
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--Oct. 4, 2002-- Valmont Lowers Cost of Energy with Self-erecting Tower and Scale Motorsport Creates 3D Instructional Manuals for Model Car Hobbyists Autodesk, Inc. , the world's leading design software and digital content company, today announced that Valmont Industries and Scale Motorsport are creat ... Continue reading
MIRA Invests Heavily in Fluent CFD Software Licence
LEBANON, N.H. & SHEFFIELD, England--Oct. 4, 2002--Fluent Inc., the world's leading CFD software provider, announces that MIRA, the independent European product engineering and test services provider for the automotive industry has recently invested extensively in engineering software from Fluent Europe, following a rig ... Continue reading
Montgomery Starting Third at Talladega
Montgomery Starting Third at Talladega TALLADEGA, Ala. (October 3, 2002) - ARCA RE/MAX Series rookie Chase Montgomery has proved to be a force to be reckoned with on superspeedways. The 19-year-old was quickest in the morning practice at Talladega Superspeedway with a 51.179, in the newly painted florescent orange and ... Continue reading
Morgan Group Plans to File for Bankruptcy Protection
ELKHART, Ind.--Oct. 4, 2002--The Morgan Group, Inc. (AMEX:MG), today reported that its Board of Directors passed a resolution for the Company and two of its operating subsidiaries to file for bankruptcy protection within the next few days. The Morgan Group, Inc. and two of its wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, Morga ... Continue reading
NMRA Bowling Green a Record Setter
NMRA Ford Nationals Show Series Official Newsletter http://www.nmraracing.com October 2nd, 2002 NMRA World Finals Beech Bend Raceway Bowling Green, KY Perfect weather was the setting for the 4th Annual NMRA Ford World Finals at Beech Bend Raceway, and attendance records were broken! Over 280 show cars entered the NMRA ... Continue reading
Q&A w. DEI's Steve Hmiel at Talladega
CHEVROLET/TEAM MONTE CARLO NOTES AND QUOTES EA SPORTS 500 TALLADEGA MOTOR SPEEDWAY NO. 30 OF 36, NASCAR WINSTON CUP SERIES TALLADEGA, AL. FRIDAY, OCT. 4, 2002 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501 NASCAR has ruled that a smaller fuel cell will be used for this weekend¹s EA Sports 500 at Talladega Motor Speedway. The fue ... Continue reading
#10 Kanaan CART Miami Saturday Final Qualifying
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Kanaan on the Pole for Sunday's Grand Prix Americas MIAMI, Fla. (Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002) -- Tony Kanaan and the #10 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Lola will start from the pole position in Sunday's inaugural Grand Pri ... Continue reading
Chevy Happy Hour Notes: Talladega
CHEVROLET/TEAM MONTE CARLO NOTES AND QUOTES EA SPORTS 500 TALLADEGA MOTOR SPEEDWAY NO. 30 OF 36, NASCAR WINSTON CUP SERIES TALLADEGA, AL. SATURDAY, OCT. 5, 2002 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501 HAPPY HOUR NOTES Page 1 JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DUPONT CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO (seventh in Happy Hour): HOW DID THINGS GO TODA ... Continue reading
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Rain Cancels Grand Prix Americas Qualifying; Grid Based on Championship Points
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 RAIN CANCELS GRAND PRIX AMERICAS QUALIFYING; GRID BASED ON CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS MIAMI, Fla. (October 5, 2002) - Saturday's qualifying session for the Grand Prix Americas Trans-Am 100 was washed out by a sudden rainstorm that arose just before the green flag. The ... Continue reading
Miami, Fla. race, Oct. 5, 2002 championship win Alex Job Racing clinched the American Le Mans Series 2002 GT team championship with a one-two finish on the streets of Miami. Lucas Luhr and Sascha Maassen won their sixth race of the season in the No. 23 McKenna Xybernaut Porsche. ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX race-result release, Talladega
CURRENT ARCA RE/MAX SERIES POINTS AFTER TALLADEGA: 1) Frank Kimmel 5680; 2) Chad Blount 5170; 3) Jason Jarrett 4695; 4) Chase Montgomery 4400; 5) Shelby Howard 4350; 6) Billy Venturini 4310; 7) Ron Cox 4130; 7) Mark Gibson 4130; 9) Andy Belmont 4105; 10) Norm Benning 3880. SEGARS SO GOOD IN TALLADEGA TALLADEGA AL (10-5 ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Saturday from Thunder Valley Raceway Park
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION > THUNDER VALLEY RACEWAY PARK > SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2002 > > FORMER TOP FUEL RACER LEADING FIELD > > Noble, Okla. - Competitors continued to arrive at Thunder Valley Raceway Park well into Saturday morning, pushing the car count to ov ... Continue reading
Saturday Results-NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event-Darlingt on Int'l Dragway-Darlington, SC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION DARLINGTON INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2002 Haley and Payne blast to top spots at inaugural Darlington Int'l Dragway DARLINGTON, S.C. - In the final rounds of qualifying at the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held ... Continue reading
Unofficial USAR Pts. After Jennerstown on 10/5/02
2002 CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES POINTS TOTAL POS. ... Continue reading
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3rd MARKS 20TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET AT LEBANON VALLEY OCTOBER 7, 2002 WEST LEBANON, NY-Lebanon Valley Speedway will hold it's 20th annual Swap Meet on Sunday, November 3rd from 8am till 4pm rain or shine. Admission is a $5.00 donation. Proceeds benefit the Lebanon Valley drivers point fund. The Lebanon Vall ... Continue reading
ASV Announces Stock Repurchase Plan
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Oct. 7, 2002--ASV, Inc. today announced its Board of Directors has approved the implementation of a new stock repurchase plan. Under this new plan, ASV may repurchase up to $5 million of its common stock on the open market. The Company intends to fund the repurchases with available funds. The repur ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz.--Oct. 7, 2002--AutoXray announces the first automotive diagnostic system to function entirely in Spanish. Designed for the US market, the Spanish version Pro Pack enables professional automotive technicians to retrieve vital diagnostic data from cars' on-board computers in Spanish. Rather than merely inclu ... Continue reading
> CASEY ATWOOD TO DISCUSS 2002 SEASON, > OUTLOOK FOR UAW-GM QUALITY 500 > > Casey Atwood, driver of the No. 7 Sirius Satellite Radio Dodge, will be available Tuesday, October 8 for a media teleconference to discuss his outlook for the upcoming UAW-GM Quality 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. > > When: Tuesday, October 8 at ... Continue reading
Chrysler, Hypnotic and Universal Pictures Announce 2003 Million Dollar Film Festival
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 7, 2002-- Second Annual Competition Provides Emerging Filmmakers the Opportunity to Win One Million Dollar Feature Film Production Deal The Chrysler brand, in partnership with Hypnotic and Universal Pictures, announced today the second annual Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival (CMDFF). The 2003 edi ... Continue reading
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Oct. 7, 2002-- The SGL-1 Rating Assesses the Company's Ability to Service Debt and Maintain Adequate Liquidity Fairchild Semiconductor , one of the largest global suppliers of high performance power products for multiple end markets, today announced it has received the top rating from Moody's Inv ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Inc. Releases ESXtreme Organic Acid Coolant Extends Service to 600,000-Mile Protection
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Oct. 7, 2002-- Fleetguard Inc. has released its new extended life antifreeze coolant product, ESXtreme(TM). An organic acid formulation that is borate, phosphate and silicate-free, ESXtreme(TM) provides minimum 600,000-mile or 12,000-hour protection for heavy-duty diesel engines. The new coolant preve ... Continue reading
Ford Truck Ads Featuring Toby Keith Premiere on Monday Night Football
DEARBORN, Mich.--Oct. 7, 2002--Country superstar Toby Keith will be making his Monday Night Football debut tonight, but he won't be wearing a helmet. Keith and Ford Division will debut the first of several truck ads featuring Keith during the game. The spots, shot in Southern California during the summer, feature Keith ... Continue reading
FW: Nico Rosberg is offered Formula One test drive
---------- From: BMW WilliamsF1 Team <HHientzsch@aol.com> To: Judy Stropus <jstropus@earthlink.net> Subject: Nico Rosberg is offered Formula One test drive Date: Mon, Oct 7, 2002, 11:56 AM If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, change this mail window to a fixed-size ... Continue reading
IBM Unveils New Business -- IBM Engineering & Technology Services
ARMONK, N.Y.--Oct. 7, 2002-- New York Stock Exchange, Medtronic, Sony Computer Entertainment, Minolta Among New Division's First Customers IBM today unveiled a new services business -- IBM Engineering & Technology Services -- focused on helping companies across a variety of industries design innovative electronic produ ... Continue reading
Inside Holdings Inc. Changes Name and Appoints New Directors
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Oct. 7, 2002--INSIDE HOLDINGS INC., as part of its acquisition of SHEP Limited, its subsidiaries and certain Ifield assets (see news release dated September 17, 2002) has changed its name to SHEP Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:STLOF) and confirmed the appointment of two new directors, Ray Evans a ... Continue reading
> JIMMIE JOHNSON TO DISCUSS ROOKIE SEASON, > OUTLOOK FOR UAW-GM QUALITY 500 > > Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Chevrolet, will be available this Tuesday for a media teleconference to discuss his rookie season and his outlook for the upcoming UAW-GM Quality 500 in Charlotte, N.C. ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas--Oct. 7, 2002-- Microtune provides the tuner/amplifier technology in seven out of nine new cable modems achieving DOCSIS 1.1 qualification in Certification Wave 23 Continuing its success rate, Microtune(R), Inc. todAY announced that seven out of nine new cable modems earning 1.1 certification in the 23rd r ... Continue reading
Media Advisory -- Jeremy Mayfield
<<ole0.bmp>> In preparation for your coverage of NASCAR's upcoming races at Charlotte, Atlanta, Phoenix and Miami, you are invited to participate in an interview/conference call with Jeremy Mayfield driver of the No. 19 Dodge Dealers Intrepid R/T. Mayfield is the 2002 Winston Open champion at Charlotte. He has led four ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oct. 7, 2002--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that it will issue its fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2002 financial results on October 29, 2002. Robert G. Bohn, Oshkosh chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Charlie ... Continue reading
PLANTATION, Fla. & WOODBURY, N.Y.--Oct. 7, 2002, SPD Systems of Plantation, Florida has acquired a license from Research Frontiers Incorporated to manufacture and offer SPD-Smart(TM) products using Research Frontiers' patented SPD light-control film technology. The worldwide (except Korea) non-exclusive architectural a ... Continue reading
CoorsTek Announces Appointment of Two Vice Presidents
GOLDEN, Colo.--Oct. 7, 2002--CoorsTek, Inc. , a leading designer and manufacturer of critical components and integrated assemblies for the semiconductor capital equipment industry and other high technology applications, today announced the creation of two new officer positions: Vice President & Corporate Controller, an ... Continue reading
MEDIA ALERT - ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Chase Montgomery
MEDIA ALERT Who: ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Chase Montgomery, #27 Montgomery Motorsports Ford Taurus What: Interview Opportunities When: October 9-10, 2002 Where: Lowe's Motor Speedway Looking for a feature or interview ideas for the EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 150? Chase Montgomery, one of the hottest up-and-com ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Oct. 7, 2002-- and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists -------------------------------------------------- BAE SYSTEMS Demonstrates Successful Flight of Guided Rocket BAE SYSTEMS successfully launched a 2.75-inch laser guided rocket using a unique mid-body fin-mounted guidance system, scoring a "bull ... Continue reading
Pro-Am Short Track Race this Sunday at Amelia Motor Raceway
This Sunday, October 13, AMR will host the Fall 2002 Pro-Am Short Track Race. Date: Sunday, October 13 Gates open at 10 a.m. Practice starts at Noon Racing starts at 2:00 p.m. 100% Pay Back Plus Sponsor $$$ 250cc Expert 100% Payback (250's Only - No 400's) Amateur program to be run for trophies $100 first place XR-100 ... Continue reading
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 8 -- TMX(TM), the leading provider of full service digital direct marketing solutions, today announced its continued market penetration into the Automotive Industry. Through agencies of record including Genex, Saatchi & Saatchi, Global Beach, and Digitas, major auto manufacturers like Acura, Jag ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor To Make 36,000 Cars In China 03
Monday , 9:02 pm ET SEOUL -October 7, 2002 :Dow Jones reported that South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. plans to produce 36,000 units of its medium-size sedan EF Sonata in 2003 in its new joint venture with China's Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co., the Korea Economic Daily reports, citing an unnamed company official ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Snubs Ford Expedition
DETROIT October 8, 2002 Reuteurs reported that one of Ford Motor Co.'s biggest and most profitable vehicles, the muscular Expedition full-size sport utility vehicle, gets snubbed in the latest issue of Consumer Reports magazine. The magazine, whose product rankings are often seen as key to shopping trends across North ... Continue reading
Toyota Aims To Sell 30,000 Units/Year Of China-Made "VIOS"
TOKYO - Dow Jones reported Toyota Motor Corp.aims to sell 30,000 units annually of the "VIOS" subcompact, the first-ever China-made Toyota-brand passenger car, Toyota said Tuesday. The VIOS goes on sale across China from Wednesday. Tianjin Toyota Motor Co., a 50-50 joint venture between the Japanese auto giant and Tian ... Continue reading
GM sees U.S. auto market falling in 2003
MILAN, Oct 8 Reuters reported the world's biggest carmaker General Motors Corp expects the U.S. vehicle market to shrink next year and the size of the fall could be aggravated by war in Iraq, GM's chief executive officer was quoted as saying on Tuesday. "This year we will end up increasing sales and share of the market ... Continue reading
A total of 839,600 vehicles sold in the first three quarters of the year New all-time highs in and through September 2002 E-Class success continues: global market share extended to 28 percent Stuttgart, Germany, October 08, 2002 Sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars worldwide increased by ten percent in September 2002, ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK to Supply Total Sealing Package To New 2004 Cadillac XLR and SRX Northstar Engine
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 8 -- Freudenberg-NOK announced today that it is supplying a total sealing package for the next generation Northstar engine to General Motors Corp. for the 2004 Cadillac XLR roadster and SRX luxury utility vehicle. This is the first time GM Powertrain has sourced all of the seals for an engine to F ... Continue reading
Torvec Announces Third Quarter Results; Sets Annual Meeting
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 8 Torvec, Inc. announced today that it has increased its current assets position, net of current liabilities, by over 330 percent as of the quarter ended September 30, 2002, over the comparable quarter in 2001. Current assets (including $468,000 cash) were approximately $496,000 and current liabil ... Continue reading
2003 Honda CR-V EX Base price: $22,300 Price as tested: $22,740 EPA mileage: 22 city/26 highway By Des Toups Toyota may have invented the cute-ute as we know it, but Honda invented the cute-ute as we love it: tidy, car-based, inexpensive -- and something you didn't have to be a sorority sister to drive. Gimmick-free st ... Continue reading
Bankrate Puts Some Vroom in Your Car-Buying Decision With its New ''Car Buying Guide''
NEW YORK--Oct. 8, 2002--Bankrate.com, the leading online resource for consumer financial rates and information (OTCBB:RATE) today announced the launch of its new Car Buying Guide, a special feature section offering a comprehensive selection of auto content. "This new feature section covers areas such as car selection, ... Continue reading
SatCon Receives Over $19 Million of New Business in Fourth Quarter
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Oct. 8, 2002--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) , a leader in critical power systems, announced today that it received approximately $19.4 million in bookings, awards and letters of intent during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002. New bookings totaled $12 million, new awards totaled $6.0 million includ ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors, Inc. Announces Dividend
The following is news regarding Spartan Motors, Inc. . If you have any questions regarding this news release, please contact Jeff Lambert or Ben Buursma at 616.233.0500 or mail@lambert-edwards.com <mailto:mail@lambert-edwards.com> . Thank you for your interest in Spartan Motors. Spartan Motors Announces Second Special ... Continue reading
The Pursuit is On as EA Releases Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--Oct. 8, 2002--Do you feel it? Do you feel the need for speed? Well, buckle up as EA announced today the North American release of Need For Speed(TM) Hot Pursuit 2 for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube(TM). The PC vers ... Continue reading
Washington Seminar Set for Motorcyclists
G02031 October 7, 2002 For Immediate Release Contact: Bill Kresnak Phone: (614) 856-1900 Fax: (614) 856-1920 Washington Seminar Set for Motorcyclists PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- It's said "You can't fight City Hall." But the fact is, you can. Especially with the help of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). The AMA is ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Supply Driveshafts, Rear Axles for Nissan Frontier and Xterra In Brazil
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 8 Dana Corporation announced today that it has been selected to supply Nissan with main driveshafts and rear axles for the 2003 Frontier pickup truck and Xterra sport-utility vehicle to be built in Brazil and slated for sale throughout the Mercosur market. Dana will supply driveshafts with maintenanc ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company to Offer Sirius Satellite Radio to New Car Buyers
NEW YORK, and DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 8, 2002; Sirius Satellite Radio the premier satellite radio broadcaster, and Ford Motor Company announced today a long-term agreement confirming their relationship. Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Jaguar, Volvo and Land Rover have announced plans to begin offering Sirius satellite radio syst ... Continue reading
Continental Teves Celebrates 25 Years of Manufacturing Excellence In Culpeper, Virginia
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 8 -- Continental Teves, a unit of Continental AG, will mark the 25th anniversary of production at its manufacturing facility in Culpeper, Virginia, with a pair of celebrations during the week of October 7, 2002. "We are proud of the work our employees do to help make our community what it is t ... Continue reading
Cars at Most Affordable Prices in Decades
October 2002 (Newstream) -- With incredible deals such as zero percent financing, no payments for a year, and cash back offers, car prices are at their most affordable level in decades. Since the car market is at its strongest level in quite some time, more Americans are having a difficult time finding the best deal. B ... Continue reading
Lane Change Warning: DaimlerChrysler Highlights Iteris Technology
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Oct. 7, 2002--Iteris Inc., a subsidiary of Odetics Inc. today announced that DaimlerChrysler is highlighting Iteris's AutoVue(TM) lane departure warning technology on its Web site: www.daimlerchrysler.com/specials/accidentfreedriving/afd5_e .htm. The lane departure warning system was jointly developed ... Continue reading
HUGE CRUISE COMES TO IRWINDALE ... DRAG RACES ALSO ON CARD FOR OCT 13
"PAZ NAZ CRUZ", CAR SHOW AND DRAG RACES AT IRWINDALE, SUN. OCT. 13 ... HEY! FANS ARE FREE! The "VOICE OF THE NHRA" DAVE McCELLAND, WILL PRESIDE Irwindale, Calif. - - It just doesn't get much better in the world of local car shows than the annual PAZ NAZ CRUZ. Only celebrating its third event this year, this mid-October ... Continue reading
Updated USAR Rookie Pts.as of October 7, 2002
2002 CHAMPIONSHIP ROOKIE POINTS Thru October 5, 2002 POS. ... Continue reading
AR ASSOCIATES, INC. Signs Agreement in Principal to Acquire GreenWave Inc.
RENO, Nevada--Oct. 7, 2002--AR ASSOCIATES, INC. (OTC-PinkSheets: ARAI) is pleased to announce that it has executed an Agreement in Principal acquiring 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of GreenWave Inc. of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. GreenWave provides a variety of revolutionary and innovative, technical solution ... Continue reading
Fw: Rear End Sends Urban Towards Rear in Jennerstown
This is a USAR Team Press Release ----- Original Message ----- From: Tony "Tex" Stevens To: TStevens@OnlineRacin.com Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 2:53 PM Subject: Rear End Sends Urban Towards Rear in Jennerstown Dear media professionals, friends, fans, and colleagues, Please find enclosed a press release from Forrest ... Continue reading
NHRA: Russell, Dupuy looking for home state edge
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Russell, Dupuy looking for home state edge DALLAS (Oct. 7) – Fresh off a runner-up finish at the last stop on the POWERade Drag Racing Series, Top Fuel driver Darrell Russell returns to his home state of Texas riding high on his 7,000 horsepower Bilstein E ... Continue reading
Ballard Fuel Cell Engines to Power Sixty Mercedes-Benz Vehicles in Global Fleet Demonstrations
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Oct. 7, 2002-- Today, Ballard Power Systems' (TSX:BLD) alliance partner, DaimlerChrysler AG, unveiled two next-generation fuel cell vehicles in Stuttgart, Germany powered by Ballard(R) fuel cell engines. Prof. Jurgen Hubbert, Member of the DaimlerChrysler Board of Management with responsibi ... Continue reading
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