Professional Claims Services Successfully Implements ProcessClaims for Internet Claims Services
POWAY, Calif.--May 7, 2001--ProcessClaims, the first Web-based claims solutions provider to electronically process material damage claims via the Internet, completed a successful implementation with Professional Claims Services Inc. (PCS) to use their Internet Claims Services. PCS is a licensed insurance services and c ... Continue reading
Williams Controls to Appeal Nasdaq Ruling
PORTLAND, Ore., May 7 Williams Controls, Inc. announced today it will request a hearing to appeal a ruling that the company received from the Nasdaq Stock Market indicating that the company had failed to comply with certain requirements for continued listing on the Nasdaq National Market and would be potentially delist ... Continue reading
TEAM GOEWEY DODGE & TIRE WAREHOUSE TO HOST AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH LEBANON VALLEY WOO SHOW MAY 8, 2001 WEST LEBANON, NY - The Pennzoil World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Presented by CARQUEST Auto Parts will be making their annual stop at Lebanon Valley Speedway on Monday May 28th, Memorial Day. In conjunction ... Continue reading
Akebono to Build Fourth New Plant in Kentucky
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 8 In a groundbreaking ceremony held yesterday, Akebono Corporation, a leading supplier of friction materials and brake products to the automotive industry, announced it will begin construction of a new $70 million manufacturing facility in Springfield, Ky. The new plant will be the fourth A ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Expands Wheel Manufacturing Facility in Mexico
SAN LUIS POTOSI, Mexico, May 8 ArvinMeritor, Inc. recently completed expansion of its wheel assembly plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The expansion will support ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle System's (LVS) growing automotive markets in the Americas. The new facility adds more than 89,000 square feet in area, effectively ... Continue reading
SAN LUIS POTOSI, Mexico, May 8 ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that its San Luis Potosi manufacturing facility has developed the capability to produce commercial truck-wheels. The recently completed expansion of its wheel assembly facility added the production and machinery to produce steel wheels up to 22.5 inches ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Analyst Maryann Keller Joins Lee Auto Malls' Board of Directors
WESTBROOK, Maine--May 8, 2001--Shepard Lee, Chairman of the Board of the Lee Auto Malls, has announced that Maryann Keller has joined their board. Ms. Keller was chosen as one of the top three auto analysts on Wall Street for twelve consecutive years. Ms. Keller has been a guest lecturer at Columbia University, New Yor ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Receives Frederick Douglass Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 8 Chrysler Group Senior Vice President of Government Affairs W. Frank Fountain received the Frederick Douglass Award Sunday evening, May 6, during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Detroit Club of the National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. at the Detroit ... Continue reading
Coletta Named by DuPont as a Coatings Worldwide Business Director
TROY, Mich., May 8 Anthony (Tony) A. Coletta has been named a worldwide business director for DuPont Automotive to serve the automotive coatings needs of General Motors and to coordinate regional business with DaimlerChrysler, it was announced here today by Marty M. McQuade, vice president, DuPont Herberts Automotive S ... Continue reading
Conning Capital Partners Announces Sale of Sterling Collision Centers to Allstate Corporation
HARTFORD, Conn.--May 8, 2001--Conning Capital Partners, the Hartford-based private equity group, announced the sale of Sterling Collision Centers, Inc. to Allstate Corporation (Allstate). Financial terms were not disclosed. Sterling operates a network of 39 collision repair stores in seven states and nine metropolitan ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Honored by General Motors as a 2000 Supplier of the Year
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 8 Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Cooper-Standard Automotive, an operating group of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its superior performance in quality, service, technology and price. The award was given during ceremonies Saturday, April 28, at the hi ... Continue reading
Distracted Drivers Pose Safety Hazard, According to New UNC Study
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 8 Each year an estimated 284,000 distracted drivers are involved in serious crashes, according to a new study by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center funded by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. "We found that 15 percent of drivers in the study were not paying atten ... Continue reading
DriveCam Video Systems Selected by California Venture Forum to Present at May Investment Conference
SAN DIEGO--May 8, 2001--DriveCam Video Systems, an innovator in vehicle safety systems, today announced that it has been selected by the California Venture Forum to present at its May Investment Conference. One of 15 selected companies, DriveCam Video Systems will showcase its business before an audience of potential i ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report On BMW Vehicle Owner Trust 2001-A
NEW YORK--May 8, 2001--Fitch has issued a presale report on BMW Vehicle Owner Trust 2001-A discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected `AAA' ratings on the class A notes and `A+' ratings on the class B notes. The 2001-A transaction is the first public term auto loan securitization done by BMW Financial Servi ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International Honors Student Designers Who Transformed Wheels Into Works of Art
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 8 Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. , a leading global supplier to the automotive and commercial highway industry, today announced the winners of its 2001 Student Design Scholarship Competition. This year, Hayes Lemmerz International sponsored the design competition that challenged Center for Cre ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 8 Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer; Spirit of Detroit Thunderfestival Chairman Elliott Hall; DaimlerChrysler Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing Jim Schroer; Spirit of Detroit Thunderfestival President Thomas McInnes, and Chrysler Jeep Superstores Association of Southeastern Michigan President Mark Snet ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 8 Mechanical Dynamics, Inc. , a worldwide provider of software and services for the functional virtual prototyping market, has extended the scope of its Functional Digital Car(TM) solution with the introduction of ADAMS(R)/Driveline, a specialized simulation environment for predicting the operatin ... Continue reading
Morgan Group Progresses On Acquisition of New Credit Facility
ELKHART, Ind.--May 8, 2001--The Morgan Group, Inc. (AMEX:MG) today reported continued progress in obtaining a new credit facility to replace the Company's facility that expired on January 28, 2001. According to Anthony T. Castor III, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Morgan Group, the Company has received co ... Continue reading
Part of AIADA's Automotive Congress
Leveraging Technology for Larger Profits Is Focus of Automotive News Dealership Technology Forum DETROIT, May 8 Dealers from across the country will descend on Washington, D.C. May 22 - 23 for the 24th Annual Automotive Congress, the largest grassroots lobbying event in the automotive industry. The two-day conference - ... Continue reading
Penske Logistics Honored by General Motors as a 2000 Supplier of the Year
READING, Pa., May 8 Vincent Hartnett, president, Penske Logistics, accepted the 2000 Worldwide Supplier of the Year award from General Motors Corporation on April 28, 2001 during ceremonies at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. The prestigious award, celebrating its ninth consecutive year, is given annuall ... Continue reading
Pozsar Named Corporate Controller at Hayes Lemmerz International
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 8 Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. , one of the world's leading suppliers of wheels, brakes, suspension, structural and other lightweight components to the automotive and commercial highway markets, announced the appointment of Michael J. Pozsar to the position of Corporate Controller, reporting ... Continue reading
Company Earns Gomez WebStar(TM) Award as No. 1 Online Insurance Carrier & Best Site for Auto Buyers for Spring/Summer 2001 MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, May 8 Progressive.com, Web site of Progressive Insurance received the Spring/Summer 2001 Gomez Internet Insurance Carrier Scorecard(TM) WebStar Award, the company announced ... Continue reading
QUANTUM Supplies New Gaseous Fuel Injectors and Controller To DaimlerChrylser for Concept Vehicle
IRVINE, Calif., May 8 QUANTUM Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IMPCO Technologies Inc. announced today that DaimlerChrysler has selected QUANTUM's new high performance gaseous fuel injectors, regulator and electronics for the Dodge PowerBox concept vehicle. QUANTUM's natural gas fuel injection system was ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Declares Regular Third Quarter Dividend
DAYTON, Ohio, May 8 The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's board of directors today declared a regular third quarter Class A common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, payable June 12, 2001 to shareholders of record as of May 23, 2001. Reynolds and Reynolds, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is the leading provider of inte ... Continue reading
R.L. Polk & Co. Hires Mike Gingell to Head Truck and Aftermarket Groups
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 8 Mike Gingell has been named managing director of the truck and aftermarket teams at R.L. Polk & Co. In this position, Gingell will provide direction to the sales and customer fulfillment teams in the development and sale of list, statistical and consultative products. The announcement was made ... Continue reading
Roger Phillips Appointed as Consulting General Manager of Laforza International
ESCONDIDO, Calif., May 8 Laforza Automobiles, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: LFZA) announced today the appointment of Roger Phillips to act as its Consulting General Manager of manufacturing and automobile operations, Laforza International, SpA in Cherasco, Italy. Mr. Phillips has vast international experience in Australia, No ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Reports Record Revenues and Earnings for the First Quarter of 2001
CONCORD, N.C., May 8 Speedway Motorsports, Inc. today reported total revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001 increased 2% or $1.5 million to $67.0 million, operating income increased 9% or $1.2 million to $14.0 million, and non-operating other income increased $1.8 million to $2.0 million, compared to last ... Continue reading
Starcraft Conversion Vans to Continue Operations Under New Ownership
GOSHEN, Ind.--May 8, 2001--Kelly L. Rose, Chairman of the Board of Starcraft Corporation of Goshen Indiana, today announced that the Company has agreed to sell its conversion van division to Centurion Vehicles, Inc. of White Pigeon, Michigan. Most of Starcraft's 110 associates working in the van division will be given ... Continue reading
Syncrolift Brings Super Yacht Business to Spain's Marina Barcelona '92
MIAMI, May 8 Syncrolift Inc., a Rolls-Royce company, has increased the capacity of Spain's Marina Barcelona '92 to handle large pleasure yachts with the installation and commissioning of a new Syncrolift(R) and transfer system. Joaquim Tosas, President of the Port of Barcelona said: "The Syncrolift(R) not only increase ... Continue reading
SystemOne Technologies Announces Delisting from Nasdaq Stock Market
MIAMI, May 8 SystemOne Technologies Inc., formerly Mansur Industries Inc., today announced that a determination has been made by the Nasdaq Listing Qualification Panel to deny the Company's request for continued inclusion on The Nasdaq SmallCap Market and accordingly the Company's securities will be delisted from the N ... Continue reading
The Franklin Mint Teams-Up With eBay to Offer One-of-a-Kind Collectibles On-Line
FRANKLIN CENTER, Pa.--May 8, 2001--The Franklin Mint continues to entice and excite the collectibles market with innovative new products designed solely to touch the hearts of collectors. The Franklin Mint will offer one-of-a-kind collectibles drawn from its vast archive of product development drawings, studies, sculpt ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Strengthens Key Markets Through Global Executive Changes
ROCKLEIGH, N.J., May 8 Volvo Car Corporation President and CEO, Hans-Olov Olsson has announced a pair of global appointments that will further strengthen the Volvo brand in two of its most important market areas. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010508/NYTU058-a http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010508 ... Continue reading
WIX Filters on Top in Early Season NASCAR Action
GASTONIA, N.C., May 8 Cars that have won six of the first 11 NASCAR Winston Cup Series events of the 2001 season were equipped with WIX filters. WIX is a leading manufacturer and distributor of filtration products and the Officially Licensed filter of the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). WIX oil ... Continue reading
XCORP Develops Chassis for the Next Generation Automobiles
The growing demand for automobiles in China, India and Eastern Europe added to the West's continuing affection for the SUV and the light truck are challenging the efforts of current automotive technology to reduce fuel consumption and its effect upon global warming. Now XCORP, a California transportation research compa ... Continue reading
Midtronics Acquires QuickSmart Technology From Exide Technologies
Midtronics, Inc., the world leader in battery management technology, today announced its acquisition of technology assets related to the QuickSmart(R) Battery Tester/Charger from Exide Technologies . Exide Technologies, headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, is the global leader in stored electrical energy solutions. ... Continue reading
Volvo Buys Industrial System From Cell Network
Volvo Cars is buying four computer systems based on Cell Network's test system, Comtest. Worth a total of approx. SEK 8.7 million, the contract commits Cell Network to all aspects of the project, and the systems will be delivered to Volvo as a turn-key installation at the beginning of April 2002. The order relates to a ... Continue reading
Simula First Quarter Net Income Doubles Prior Year Results
Simula, Inc. reported first quarter earnings available for common shareholders of $322,461, or $.03 per diluted common share, up 103% from first quarter 2000 earnings of $158,150, or $.01 per diluted common share. First quarter 2001 bore the weight of a $479,000 restructuring charge for severance costs and charges rela ... Continue reading
AAA Lifesavers are Real Live Heroes
Demonstrating remarkable courage and a concern for others, three young people from California, Virginia and Minnesota stepped forward to save the life of another person. Dustin Ramirez of South San Francisco, Calif.; Jonathan Waldron from Manassas, Va., and Stefani Egnell of Brooklyn Center, Minn. share a common bond - ... Continue reading
NHTSA and ABC Radio Alert Attention to Dangers of Distracted Driving
ABC Radio Networks, in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has launched a 50-state public service campaign to educate individuals about the perils of distracted driving. According to NHTSA, driver distraction is perhaps the most complex safety issue facing drivers today. Defined ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--May 8, 2001--AMD today introduced the Am29PL320 flash memory device with the industry's widest databus and with page access times as fast as 20 nanoseconds. The new 32 Megabit device combines AMD's high performance flash memory technology and 32-bit Page Mode architecture to deliver the industry's fa ... Continue reading
HONG KONG--May 8, 2001--The 51% owned subsidiary of Brilliance China Automotive , Shenyang JinBei Passenger Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd. ("Shenyang Automotive"), saw a continuing growth of sales volume in the first quarter of year 2001. Shenyang Automotive sold a total of 15,711 minibuses in the first quarter of ... Continue reading
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--May 8, 2001--DTAKT Systems, Inc.: World Market Estimated At $5 Billion Annually DTAKT Systems, a new manufacturing software solution that provides competitive advantage to leading-edge manufacturers, has been released by DTAKT Systems, Inc. DTAKT Systems is a best-of-breed solution that integrates ful ... Continue reading
ESCONDIDO, Calif.--May 8, 2001--Laforza Automobiles, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: LFZA) announced today the appointment of Roger Phillips to act as its Consulting General Manager of manufacturing and automobile operations, Laforza International, SpA in Cherasco, Italy. Mr. Phillips has vast international experience in Austra ... Continue reading
Oasis Auto Complete Systems and C.T. Soft Corporation Join BCE Emergis' Online e-Lending Interchange
MONTREAL--May 8, 2001-- Dealers can now make secure financing transactions across the Internet using their existing software BCE Emergis Inc. today announced that software manufacturers Oasis Auto Complete and C.T. Soft have joined the e-Lending Interchange, an electronic B2B exchange linking motor vehicle dealers and ... Continue reading
PAOLI, Pa.--May 8, 2001--In an effort to help pass House Bill No. 175, which would add features such as biometrics and smart card technology to drivers' licenses, Senior Business Development Manager Frank Barbalace and Jim Curran, President of CIS, Inc. will testify on behalf of ORGA Card Systems in front the General A ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces First Quarter 2001 Results
Collins & Aikman Corporation reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2001. For the current fiscal quarter, the Company reported sales of $453.1 million, and excluding special charges, operating income was $20.6 million, resulting in a net loss of ($3.0) million, or ($0.04) per share. Special charges incu ... Continue reading
AAA Offers 10-Point Action Plan to Combat Distracted Driving
AAA announced today its plan for addressing the issue of distracted driving. AAA will also testify on distracted driving before a House Congressional subcommittee Wednesday. In its 10-point action plan, AAA lays out plans to educate its 44 million members, motorists, policy makers, educators, corporate leaders, manufac ... Continue reading
SatCon and Beacon Power to Collaborate On New 250kW UPS System
SatCon Technology Corporation(R), a leader in power and energy management products, and Beacon Power Corporation, a leading manufacturer of flywheel energy storage systems that provide highly reliable, high-quality uninterruptible electric power, today announced that they are collaborating to develop a 250kW UPS (unint ... Continue reading
MDSI Signs a Multi-Year Development and License Agreement with Hurco
Manufacturing Data Systems, Inc. (MDSI), a leader in Internet-enabled software computer numerical control (CNC) and software motion technology, today announced a multi-year product development and license agreement with Hurco Companies, Inc (Indianapolis, Indiana), a global manufacturer of software, computerized machin ... Continue reading
Ford Credit and the Community Celebrate Grand Opening of New Service Center
HENDERSON, Nev.--May 8, 2001--Ford Credit and Community officials will gather today with Ford Credit employees to celebrate the grand opening of Ford Credit's new regional service center in Henderson, Nev. The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the service center at 2445 St. Rose Parkway, off Pecos Road. Ford Credit's ... Continue reading
RallyPark Hosting Camping World RV Rally
TAMPA, Fla.--May 8, 2001--RallyPark, the world's first RV Park specifically designed for RV rallies, announced today that it will host a four-day/three-night Camping World Rally to be held June 5-8, 2001. The Camping World rally allows RV guests to "set-up-camp" at the Park and enjoy a fun-filled vacation. Planned acti ... Continue reading
Wescast and Linamar Awarded European Turbocharger Business
Weslin Industries Inc. located in Oroszlany, Hungary, a joint venture between Wescast Industries Inc. and Linamar Corporation , has been awarded contracts with 3K-Borg Warner to supply turbocharger housings for Audi AG and Renault S.A. "This new business represents a new customer, and further diversifies our product ba ... Continue reading
AAA Missouri Selects Onvantage to Provide Private-label Internet Access to AAA Members
SAN JOSE, Calif.--May 8, 2001-- Onvantage Extends AAA's Ability to Serve its Members Through Customized Internet Access That Also Delivers Dynamic, Travel-Related Content Onvantage, Inc. (OTC BB: ONVT), a premier provider of marketing and technology solutions that enable organizations to deliver branded media and commu ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/7th Annual Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour
--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)-- Albuquerque, N.M. WHAT: The 7th Annual Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour. A 3,000+ custom car caravan traveling over 2,400 miles, visiting nine cities in 10 days. ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--May 8, 2001--SDRC today announced that BAE SYSTEMS Avionics, a defense electronics manufacturer, is migrating 4,400 users at its ten U.K. sites from Sherpa to SDRC's Metaphase(R) Express Aerospace & Defense solution. The program to replace the current Sherpa installation is viewed not only as a tool migrati ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--May 8, 2001--A revolutionary new bicycle seat designed by DESIGNWORKS USA, a BMW Group Company, has been honored with the "red dot award" for product design by a panel of international design experts. The award, given to the Trico Split-Rail Saddle bicycle seat for its creativity, quality and overall desig ... Continue reading
Consignors List More Than 12,000 Vehicles In Autodaq Online Auctions In April
MENLO PARK, Calif.--May 8, 2001--Autodaq Corporation, an integrated automotive remarketing services company (www.autodaq.com), announced today that more than 12,000 vehicles were listed in its online wholesale auto auctions in April 2001. "This Autodaq milestone underscores the remarketing industry's recognition of the ... Continue reading
endgridlock.org: Washington Region's Congestion Continues to Worsen in Latest National Study
WASHINGTON, May 7 Commenting today on the Texas Transportation Institute's 2001 study of the nation's most congested metropolitan areas, Gus Bauman, Chairman of endgridlock.org, a grassroots transportation advocacy organization, stated, "Gridlock is getting worse in the Washington area, and local officials have no plan ... Continue reading
Land Rover South Bay Master Technician Wins 2001 'Technicians' Challenge' Competition
Demanding Mechanical Problem-Solving Test Challenges Land Rover's Top Techs' Diagnostic Abilities, Determines 'Best of the Best' LANHAM, Md., May 7 Land Rover University, the sales and service training arm of Land Rover North America, Inc., has announced the winner of this year's Technicians' Challenge, an annual vehic ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--May 8, 2001--A hallmark of the upcoming PLASTEC East trade show will be firsthand demonstrations from scores of equipment suppliers. The inaugural event, to be held June 5 to 7, 2001, in New York City's Javits Convention Center, will showcase suppliers of primary processing machinery, auxiliary equipment, ... Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & WILMINGTON, Mass.--May 8, 2001--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) , a leader in power and energy management products, and Beacon Power Corporation , a leading manufacturer of flywheel energy storage systems that provide highly reliable, high-quality uninterruptible electric power, today announced that ... Continue reading
Saturn Believes ...Sacramento Company Will Upgrade Web Site
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--May 8, 2001--The car manufacturer best known for developing personal relationships with its customers is once again strengthening that reputation by updating the look, feel, and functionality of its Web site. Behind the scenes, the new Saturn Web site harnesses powerful technology that ideally poise ... Continue reading
CUE TO BROADCAST EMERGENCY WEATHER WARNINGS TO CAR RADIOS
Washington, D.C. – –— CUE Corporation announced today it will broadcast National Weather Service weather warnings as a public service across the United States. The emergency messages will be provided free as part of CUE’s nationwide traffic service. CUE is currently broadcasting real time, route ... Continue reading
2002 Neiman Marcus Edition Lincoln Blackwood Sells Out
The phones were ablaze as the 2002 Neiman Marcus Edition Lincoln Blackwood went on sale this morning - and quicker than a racing pony out of the gate, all 50 vehicles, destined to become collectors' items, sold out in less than 8 hours. "The response we have received on the Neiman Marcus Edition Lincoln Blackwood has e ... Continue reading
Atlas Technologies Introduces New Finger Tooling Receivers
Productivity Technologies Corporation, announced that Atlas Technologies, Inc., one of its operating subsidiaries, has launched its newest FLEX Series Finger Tooling product, a patent pending quick change receiver that permits quick exchange of individual finger tools for transfer presses. Atlas will be exhibiting the ... Continue reading
Conoco Adds Motor Oil to Hydroclear Product Line that Lowers Emissions
After extensive engine and fleet testing with a major automobile manufacturer, Conoco has added SAE 5W-20 motor oil to its Hydroclear(R) product line for retail sales. Conoco was the first in North America to develop the low-viscosity SAE 5W-20 for low emission engines, and first to supply the new motor oil to an autom ... Continue reading
Gentex Ships Automatic-Dimming Mirrors for Toyota Sienna
Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, is shipping interior automatic-dimming mirrors for the 2001 Toyota Sienna. The Sienna is the first non-domestic minivan model to feature a Gentex mirror. Gentex's Night Vision Safe ... Continue reading
Have a Safe, Ticket-free Memorial Day Weekend: Buckle Up
Memorial Day signals the beginning of the travel season when many Americans take to the road for vacation travel or weekend trips away from home. Driving safely and taking the proper precautions can mean the difference between having a fun trip and becoming a statistic: the National Safety Council predicts that 468 Ame ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz to Supply Aluminum Wheels for All-New 2002 Jeep(R) Liberty
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., recently announced that it has received a long-term commitment from DaimlerChrysler Corporation to supply two aluminum wheels for the all-new 2002 Jeep(R) Liberty sport utility vehicle. The Company's manufacturing facility in Gainesville, Ga. recently began shipping one of the wheels ... Continue reading
J.B. Hunt Recognizes First Quarter 2001 Safe Drivers
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, announced its first quarter 2001 one- and two-million mile safe drivers. Fifty-one drivers were recognized recently at a celebration evening at the company's headquarters in Lowell, Ark. J.B. Hunt rewards driver ... Continue reading
Lear and BERU Will Jointly Develop Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Lear Corporation and BERU Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly design and develop Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems for the global automotive market. Terms were not disclosed. Under this strategic partnership, the two companies will develop Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems that will relay informati ... Continue reading
'PowerDesk' Laptop Steering Wheel Portable Desk Now Available
Recognized by Laptop Magazine for its "clever, innovative design," the PowerDesk Laptop steering wheel portable desk is now available for customized promotional use through Prime Time Plus, Inc. Developed by Ingenious Technologies, the PowerDesk device easily attaches to steering wheels of parked cars and affords users ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Ray reigns again as rain returns to Indy
May 8, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - There have been two constants in the first two days of practice for the 85th Indianapolis 500: Rain ending practice early, and Greg Ray leading the speed charts. Defending pole winner Ray was the fastest driver at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the second consecutive day, leading the spe ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Stewart, Ganassi Press Conference Transcriipt
May 8, 2001 HOST: Mike King GUESTS: Chip Ganassi, Tony Stewart, Jimmy Vasser, Mike Hull MIKE KING: Good morning. I want to say good morning and welcome to the Trackside Media Center here at the WorldComplex at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. My name is Mike King. I'm the chief announcer for the Indianapolis Motor Spee ... Continue reading
USAC: Fonferko wire to wire in Russell Triple Crown opener
May 8, 2001 Ross Fonferko of Wheaton, Ill. is the early leader in the USAC Russell Pro Triple Crown Championship after leading all 50 laps of Saturday's race at Mesa Marin Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. Fonferko won the pole starting position with a speed of 92.138 mph, then proceeded to lead all the way to beat David ... Continue reading
USAC: Drake leads midget cars to Kentucky; Stewart also slated to drive
May 8, 2001 Jay Drake of Val Verde, Calif. will continue his search for his initial USAC feature victory of the 2001 racing season this Saturday night when the WorldCom National Midget Car Series makes its inaugural appearance at the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky. Drake won 19 USAC races last year to tie the all-time ... Continue reading
USAC: Flock, Hunsaker repeat; Midgets at Hanford Saturday
May 8, 2001 Robby Flock of Murrieta, Calif. and Todd Hunsaker of Chino Hills, Calif. repeated as feature winners in the WorldCom Western Midget Car and TQ Midget Car series this past weekend. Flock, whose back-to-back victories the past two weekends are his first in more than four years, has vaulted into sixth place in ... Continue reading
USAC: Darland takes point lead to Haubstadt Sunday
May 8, 2001 Dave Darland returns to Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. this Sunday night as the Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car point leader. He hopes for better results than he experienced at the 1/4-mile dirt track last year. Holding an 11-point lead over Jay Drake, Dave has posted "top-10" finishes in each of this ... Continue reading
NHRA: AC Delco among sponsors for second NHRA event at Las Vegas
May 8, 2001 GLENDORA, Calif. - ACDelco, a subsidiary of General Motors Service Parts Operations and a global leader in automotive parts, and Las Vegas Events has signed a multi-year agreement with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to sponsor the facility's second NHRA Win ... Continue reading
USAC: Gamester takes Nazareth; 'Coca-Cola 100' at IRP Saturday
May 8, 2001 Russ Gamester of Peru, Ind. scored his second consecutive USAC Coors Light Silver Bullet Series victory Saturday afternoon in the 100-mile race at the Nazareth (Pa.) Speedway. He passed Kasey Kahne on the white-flag lap and held on for the victory in his Terre Haute First National Bank Chevy/Beast. "It was ... Continue reading
NASCAR/INDY: Never say never; Stewart to do double duty again
May 8, 2001 SPEEDWAY, Ind. - He did it in 1999, and despite saying, "I'll never do that again," Stewart will indeed be pulling double duty for the second time in three years by competing in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day - May 27. The driver of the #20 Home Depot Pontiac in the NASCAR Winsto ... Continue reading
May 8, 2001 Wood Brothers Racing, one of the oldest and most successful teams in NASCAR is truly a family business. Patriarch Glen Wood was first a driver and then became the owner of a team that has fielded cars for many of the legends in the sport - David Pearson, Cale Yarborough, Neil Bonnett, Marvin Panch, A.J. Foy ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Stewart, Vasser to drive for Ganassi this month at Indy
May 8, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - 1996-97 Indy Racing League champion Tony Stewart and 1996 CART champion Jimmy Vasser will defend the Indianapolis 500 title this year for Target Chip Ganassi Racing, team owner Chip Ganassi announced May 7. The 85th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for May 27. Juan Montoya won last year at Indy ... Continue reading
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