IIR Industry Alert: General Motors and Tier I Suppliers Expanding Louisiana Assembly
HOUSTON--Aug. 8, 2002--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated, Houston). General Motors Corporation (Detroit) has begun a major expansion on its truck assembly plant located in Shreveport, La. The expansion project calls for the addition of a 1.7 million square foot building adj ... Continue reading
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21st Century Holding Company Awards the First Master Franchise Territory
PLANTATION, Fla.--Aug. 8, 2002--21st Century Holding Company , a vertically integrated financial services holding company, announced today that it has executed the sale of their 33rd, 34th and 35th Fed USA franchise and first area developer agreement. Edward J. Lawson, President & CEO, said: "I am pleased to announce t ... Continue reading
FORT WORTH, Texas--Aug. 8, 2002--AmeriCredit Corp. announced the pricing of a $1.3 billion offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Credit Suisse First Boston and Barclays Capital and co-managers Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Morgan Stanley. The company uses proceeds f ... Continue reading
Montgomery's Support of McDonald House Continues Through Race Weekend Nashville, Tenn. (August 8, 2002) - ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Chase Montgomery is dedicating this weekend's race efforts at the Nashville Superspeedway to helping the Nashville Ronald McDonald House. On Wednesday night, Montgomery held a fundraiser/b ... Continue reading
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--Aug. 8, 2002-- Conference Call No. (888) 335-6974 Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace") will conduct a conference call on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 11:00 AM EDT. The conference call number is (888) 335-6974. A press release detailing the results for the quarter will be released after the ma ... Continue reading
Mirenco Partners in New Program That Teaches as It Reduces Iowa's Air Pollution
RADCLIFFE, Iowa--Aug. 8, 2002--A new environmental program will not only reduce pollution caused by Iowa's school buses, but also use program findings to teach students about protecting the environment and lives into the future. The Bus Emissions Education Program (BEEP) introduced last week at the Iowa School Transpor ... Continue reading
Mirenco Starts Round Two of the BEEP Program
RADCLIFFE, Iowa--Aug. 8, 2002--The Bus Emissions Education Program (BEEP) was officially introduced on Wednesday, July 24 at the Iowa School Transportation Conference. The objective of the five-year program is to systematically make Iowa school bus tailpipes the cleanest and Iowa students the best educated regarding ve ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Cash Dividend
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 8, 2002--Westcorp , the diversified financial services company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank, declared on Aug. 8, 2002, a cash dividend of $0.12 per share for shareholders of record as of Nov. 5, 2002 with a payable date of Nov. 19, 2002. ... Continue reading
Akzo Nobel Acquires Ferro Powder Coatings in Americas and Asia Pacific for $73 Million
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--Aug. 8, 2002--Akzo Nobel Coatings has signed a contract with Ferro Corporation to acquire its powder coatings businesses in the Americas and Asia Pacific for $73 million. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Ferro posted total sales for its powder coatings businesses in the Americas and Asia Pacific of $100 ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Aug. 8 -- AutoTrader.com, the number one automotive classified website on the planet, announced today new features that enhance consumers' abilities to search for new and used cars online. ADVERTISEMENT The first tool allows consumers to compare both new and used vehicle information side-by-side. (Ed. The Auto ... Continue reading
MEDIA ADVISORY - Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Rounds Nine & Ten
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ADVISORY Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Rounds Nine & Ten Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Green Flags: Saturday, August 10, 2002, 11:30 a.m. (ET) Sunday, August 11, 2002, 3:30 p.m. (ET) Circuit: 2.258-mile road course Records: Qualifying Lap: Pinto: 1:23.695 (97.124 MPH), Mark Dismore, 1999 ... Continue reading
Lexington Oil Company joins forces with PRO Maple Grove Event
Valvoline MaxLife & Pep Boys to join forces on Free Ticket Promotion for PRO Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, PA over August 24-25, 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------- - SANTA ANA, CALIF. - There is a popular saying that goes, "There is nothing free in life" ... Continue reading
Networked Car Technology Will Drive Change in OEM / Supplier Relationships
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 8 -- Citing implications of burgeoning electronic and wireless networking technology in vehicles, Yazaki North America President and COO George R. Perry predicted major shifts in the relationships between automotive manufacturers and their suppliers. Speaking at the U of M Management Briefing ... Continue reading
Continental Teves to Supply Brake Systems for New MINI
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 8 -- Continental Teves, a unit of Continental AG, is supplying the complete brake system, including stability control, on the new MINI. The new MINI is redefining its segment with innovative safety options, including Continental Teves' Electronic Stability Program (ESP), that are rare in the c ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck CEO and CFO File Certifications With SEC
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Aug. 8, 2002--Oshkosh Truck Corporation Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Bohn, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Charles Szews, signed and filed sworn certifications today with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) affirming certain SEC filings made b ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Wins Residual Value Awards
MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 8 -- For the second consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been recognized for their outstanding value with the Luxury Brand Residual Value Award from the Automotive Lease Guide (ALG). The award recognizes the automotive luxury brand as having the highest predicted resale value of all luxury ... Continue reading
Auto Manufacturers Should Promote OLB On TACH
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—While more leads than ever are being generated by online automotive buying services, leads from independent services are proving harder to close than those from their manufacturer and hybrid counterparts, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Dealer Satisfaction With Online Buyi ... Continue reading
Consumers in Japan Express Strong Interest in Safety Not Convenience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2002 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—While Japan’s focus on electronics and entertainment is evident in consumer interest for automotive emerging technologies, Japanese new-vehicle buyers rate technologies relating to safety and security high overall, according to the J.D. Power an ... Continue reading
Hero Honda to launch new bike in Sept
NEW DELHI, Aug 7 Reuters is reporting that India's largest motorcycle maker, Hero Honda Motors Ltd, said on Wednesday it would launch in September one of two new models it plans to introduce in the year to March 2003. New models, which generate excitement by offering new features, are key to driving sales in India's ra ... Continue reading
AutoTradeCenter Extends Remarketing Contract With Volvo Finance North America Inc.
MESA, Ariz.--Aug. 8, 2002--AutoTradeCenter (OTCBB:AUTC) today announced that it has signed a one-year extension of its contractual remarketing agreement with Volvo Finance North America Inc. (Volvo Finance). The Web-enhanced remarketing program, VolvoRIDE, was launched nationally in December 2001 for the disposition of ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 1, 2002 BOULDER, Colo. – At the Saturn Cycling Classic, Saturday, August 10, Colorado residents and visitors can meet professional cyclists like three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond, experience the excitement of bicycle racing and test their own racing ability by taking the CyberBike C ... Continue reading
Bluetooth And Wi-Fi Technologies To Revolutionize Automotive Landscape, According To New ABI Report
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Aug. 8, 2002--According to the findings of a new report from Allied Business Intelligence Inc (ABI), the use of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (a.k.a. 802.11) wireless technologies in the automobile will dramatically alter the face of the automotive environment in and out of the vehicle. Future Wi-Fi and Bluetoo ... Continue reading
#41 Watkins Glen Advance - Scott Pruett
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com SCOTT PRUETT, #41 TARGET DODGE WATKINS GLEN ADVANCE EVENT INFORMATION--- EVENT: Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen (Race #22 of 36) TRACK: Watkins Glen International, 2.45-mile road course QUALIFYING: Friday, August 9, 3pm ET RACE: Sun ... Continue reading
#42 Watkins Glen Advance - Jimmy Spencer
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com JIMMY SPENCER, #42 TARGET DODGE WATKINS GLEN ADVANCE EVENT INFORMATION--- EVENT: Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen (Race #22 of 36) TRACK: Watkins Glen International, 2.45-mile road course QUALIFYING: Friday, August 9, 3pm ET RACE: Su ... Continue reading
STERLING MARLIN, #40 COORS LIGHT DODGE WATKINS GLEN ADVANCE EVENT INFORMATION--- EVENT: Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen (Race #22 of 36) TRACK: Watkins Glen International, 2.45-mile road course QUALIFYING: Friday, August 9, 3pm ET RACE: Sunday, August 11, 1pm ET BROADCAST: NBC television and MRN radio COORS LIGHT TE ... Continue reading
2002 Hungarian Grand Prix Preview
Honda F1 Press Information PREVIEW Hungarian Grand Prix, 16-18 August 2002 ------------------------------------------------ Honda arrives in Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix, round 13 of the 2002 FIA Formula One World Championship, after a three week interval during which Honda and its two partner teams, DHL Jorda ... Continue reading
Ford MVE Approves AuraGen for Use on Super Duty F-Series Trucks
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Aug. 8, 2002--Aura Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: AURA) announced today that the Ford Motor Company's Modified Vehicle Engineering (MVE) group located in Dearborn, Michigan has approved the AuraGen(R) mobile power system for installation on its Super Duty F-Series trucks. The MVE-Ship Thru Program group appr ... Continue reading
Chrysler CEO Pledges More Car Models
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler arm on Wednesday said 14 of the 21 new or refreshed models due in the next few years will be cars, a switch from Chrysler's recent history. Chrysler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche said during the auto industry's Management Briefing Seminars in nor ... Continue reading
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 7 -- "Despite major advances in safety equipment to avoid crashes and protect occupants when crashes occur, we have not done the job as an industry telling consumers and others about these strides," according to William Kozyra, President and CEO of Continental Teves, a leading supplier of aut ... Continue reading
ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP PRESSENCE FELT IN CANADA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP PRESSENCE FELT IN CANADA ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (August 7, 2002)—This past weekend North America’s premier street circuit race was contested in Canada, with the Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres. While not on the event schedule, as in years past, the Formula Ford 2000 Ze ... Continue reading
AMA- FATALITY FIGURES UNDERSCORE NEED FOR NEW ACCIDENT STUDY
G02024 August 7, 2002 For Immediate Release Contact: Bill Kresnak Phone: (614) 856-1900 Fax: (614) 856-1920 FATALITY FIGURES UNDERSCORE NEED FOR NEW ACCIDENT STUDY PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has once again called for a comprehensive nationwide study of the causes of motorcycle cra ... Continue reading
Ferrari of Washington Aiming for Three In A Row, Shot at Points Lead
Ferrari of Washington Aiming for Three In A Row, Shot at Points Lead WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 7, 2002) -- The Scuderia Ferrari of Washington team will be looking for its third-straight GT victory during the Bully Hill Vineyards 250 at Watkins Glen International this Friday, August 9, the seventh round of the 10-race ... Continue reading
Fans Can Follow All the Racing Action From The Glen on the Web
Fans Can Follow All the Racing Action on the Web Great Tickets Still Available for Entire Racing Weekend WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 7, 2002) -- Race cans follow all the Rolex Sports Car Series racing action live on the internet during this weekend's Bully Hill Vineyards 250 at Watkins Glen International. Zippo Live Tim ... Continue reading
SEMA's International Auto Salon Will Move to the Heart of the Sport Compact Market
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, <rosemariek@sema.org> SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 SEMA'S INTERNATIONAL AUTO SALON WILL MOVE TO THE HEART OF THE SPORT COMPACT MARKET DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2002) - The International Auto Salon (IAS), SEMA's trade and consumer show for the sport compact mark ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto CEO and CFO Sign Financial Statements- Way to Go
DETROIT--Aug. 7, 2002--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that it has filed the signed and sworn statements of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Roger S. Penske and Chief Financial Officer James R. Davidson with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") attesti ... Continue reading
American Frontiers: A Public Lands Journey
August 7, 2002 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HONDA THE OFFICIAL VEHICLE AND ENGINE SPONSOR FOR AMERICAN FRONTIERS, A PUBLIC LANDS JOURNEY American Honda Motor Company is proud to announce its participation in an unprecedented adventure called American Frontiers: A Public Lands Journey. The project is a joint effort by the Publ ... Continue reading
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