DALLAS, Sept. 8 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. today reported total sales for August 2003 of $1.0 billion, an increase of 9.9 percent over the August 2002 total of $948.2 million. Total merchandise sales for August 2003 were $724.1 million, an increase of 6.0 percent over the August 2002 total of $683.2 million. U.S. same-store mer ... Continue reading
FARO Technologies Reports Executives Stock Sale Plan And Related Party Loan Repayment
LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 8 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today reported that two executive officers intend to exercise, at prices ranging from $2.16 to $3.31, a portion of the stock options they hold and then sell the resulting shares. Simon Raab, President and CEO, is expected to sell 190,000 shares representing 5.9% perce ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Hosts Conference Call to Discuss FY2003 Second-Quarter Earnings
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: HAYZ) announced that it will host a telephone conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal year 2003 second- quarter financial results on Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at 8:30 a.m. (ET). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2001052 ... Continue reading
Internet Operations Center Inc. Selected by Takata As Premier Global Supplier of IT Services
Provides Worldwide Development, Testing, Hosting and Operations IT Tools SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Internet Operations Center Inc., ("IOC") a managed Internet service provider (MSP) announced today that it has been selected by Takata as a premier provider for its worldwide hosting and related IT services. "From tec ... Continue reading
Press Release-12th Annual Illinois Fall Nationals Sunday at Springfield!!
Racing Returns to Springfield with 12th Annual Illinois Fall Nationals Macon, IL September 9, 2003—The last auto race of the season on the Illinois fairground mile dirt tracks promises to be one of blazing speed and close competition as the United Midwestern Promoters Late Model and Modified Series invade the “Worl ... Continue reading
Progressive Receives Top Honors from National Insurance Agents Organization
Nation's third largest insurer honored for its commitment to independent agents MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has named the Progressive group of insurance companies as recipient of its prestigious National Company Award for Excellence for 2003. PIA pr ... Continue reading
SGI Helps Tata Motors Enhance Vehicle Design Quality, Reduce Time to Market And Cut Costs
Integrated HPC, Visual Area Networking and Storage Solutions Accelerate Design and Manufacturing Process MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 8 -- SGI today announced that Tata Motors Ltd., India's only fully integrated automobile manufacturer, has purchased several high-performance computing, visualization and storage solutio ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 8, 2003-- Rail Organizations Cite Public Safety as Priority #1 and Unveil New Measures to Educate Motorists and Pedestrians and Prevent Rail-Crossing Fatalities With schools back in session and people returning from vacations, Metrolink and rail operators throughout California are reminding drivers a ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Auto Show Update: Mercedes Reveals SLR McLaren
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept 8, 2003: Reuters reported that Germany's DaimlerChrysler took the wraps off its super sports car, the Formula-One inspired Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, and warned onlookers to hold onto their cheque books. The elite two-seater racer with characteristic swing doors will go on sale for 375,000 euro ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Auto Show Update: Zetsche Says DCX on Track
FRANKFURT, Sept 8, 2003; Reuters reported that the U.S. Chrysler arm of German automaker DaimlerChrysler is on track with its plan to cut costs by $1 billion this year, the unit's chief told Reuters on Monday. "We are making good progress and where exactly we end up we will see at the end of the year," Dieter Zetsche t ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Auto Show Update: GM Developing Rear Drive "World Platform" for New Upscale Models
FRANKFURT, Sept 8, 2003; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reports that General Motors Corp. on Monday said it was considering a new line of rear-wheel-drive cars for markets around the world, including Europe and the United States. The vehicles would be built off an all-new global "platform," or group of common parts, t ... Continue reading
Majority of Goodyear Locals OK Contract
AKRON, Ohio September 8, 2003; The AP reported that Nine of 14 union locals representing Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. employees have ratified a proposed three-year contract, all by wide margins, a union spokesman said Monday. Having a majority of the 14 United Steelworkers locals approve the contract is one requirement f ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Auto Show Update: GM says Fiat JV Ahead of Plan
FRANKFURT, Sept 8, 2003; Reuters reports that the head of General Motors Corp. said on Monday its joint ventures with Fiat were running better than expected and the two companies were looking for other areas to cooperate. GM Chairman Rick Wagoner said the savings from the joint ventures with Fiat were "running well in ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Auto Show Update - Toyota to sell 800,000 cars in Europe in 2003
FRANKFURT, Sept 8, 2003; Reuters reported that Japan's Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it aimed to sell 800,000 units in Europe in 2003, two years ahead of schedule, and said it hoped to boost this to 1.2 million vehicles per year by 2010. "We hope to achieve annual sales of 1.2 million by 2010. This is our aspiration ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Auto Show Update - VW says August brand sales down 3-4 pct
FRANKFURT, Sept 8, 2003; Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG, Europe's biggest car maker, on Monday said sales of its core VW brand were three to four percent lower in August compared with the same month last year. "In August we were about three to four percent down on last year worldwide," VW board member Detlef Witti ... Continue reading
So long, Gerhard! Gerhard Berger makes his final F1 appearance as BMW Motorsport Director in Monza Munich, 8th September 2003. BMW¹s Motorsport Director Gerhard Berger bids a fond farewell. The coming race weekend, 12th to 14th September, marks his final Formula One involvement for BMW at the Italian Grand Prix. It wa ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Auto Show - AutoIndex Report
Frankfurt Show report part I Preparations are going ahead full speed at the Frankfurt Messe venue. Speakers practice their speeches, dancers fine-tune their moves and cars are being rolled to their final locations. We give you a sample of what's going on, including a picture on the still-secret Alfa Romeo 8C Competizio ... Continue reading
Hyundai Debuts Santa Fe FCHEV in 2003 Challenge Bibendum(TM)
Fuel Cell/Electric Hybrid SUV Joins Veteran Santa Fe Fuel Cell Vehicle to Lead Hyundai's Charge in Michelin Environmental Event FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 8 -- Showcasing the latest advancements in alternative fuel technology, Hyundai Motor Company will debut its Santa Fe Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FCHEV) a ... Continue reading
BATAVIA, Ill. and BURLINGTON, Vt.--Sept. 8, 2003--ACUITIV(TM) Software (www.acuitiv.com), the leading provider of next-generation Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) visualization software, and Ascension Technology Corporation, a leading manufacturer of motion tracking technology, today announced a joint partnership. As ... Continue reading
ARCA Truck Results, Spartan (9-7-03)
Guinn Dominates Spartan ARCA Truck Warriors; Takes Point Lead LANSING MI (9-7-03) Defending ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series champion Chad Guinn looked ever bit the part after scoring a convincing victory in the United Dairy Industry Quick Cow 106 Sunday at Spartan Speedway. Guinn, who started outside pole in his fath ... Continue reading
Audi deploys Linux Networx cluster system for speedy automotive design simulations
Kaiserslautern, Germany, September 8 -- Linux Networx announced today that Audi is using a Linux Networx Evolocity II(R) (E2) MAGMASOFT(R) cluster to simulate components for the new Audi Space Frame(R) for future car models. The E2 MAGMASOFT system has helped speed simulations from two weeks to two days - a 10x improve ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Sept. 8, 2003-- Power Generation and Vehicle Markets Benefit from Clean Air Power's Proven Technology for Cost-Efficient Low Emissions Clean Air Partners today announced a name change to Clean Air Power, Inc. as part of its updated strategy to position the company for growth in markets with the greatest need ... Continue reading
Copart Acquires Facility in Eugene, Oregon
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Sept. 8, 2003--Copart, Inc. today announced that it has acquired a salvage facility in Eugene, Oregon. With the addition of this 19-acre location Copart now has 104 locations throughout North America. "The Eugene facility will help reduce towing costs and relieve capacity issues at our Portland locat ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation, HyRadix, Inc. to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Processing Systems
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- Dana Corporation and HyRadix, Inc., today jointly announced that they have entered into agreements to cooperate on design and supply of small-scale fuel processing systems. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Under the collaboration agreement, Dana will apply its design-f ... Continue reading
Ferrari Selects TitleGuard to Provide Insured Title Histories for All Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
- Ferrari Certified Customers Receive $100,000 Protection Against Vehicle's Hidden Past - SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8 -- Vehicle Title LLC announced that its flagship product, TitleGuard Vehicle Title Insurance, has been selected to provide insured vehicle title history information for all certified pre-owned Ferraris sold in t ... Continue reading
Flow International Schedules First Fiscal Quarter 2004 Results Conference Call
KENT, Wash., Sept. 8 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet technology equipment used for cutting, cleaning (surface preparation) and food safety applications, plans to announce results for the first fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2003 on Wednesd ... Continue reading
Global-Tech Appliances Unveils Website to Introduce a Wide Range of Display-Oriented Products
HONG KONG--Sept. 8, 2003--Global-Tech Appliances Inc. today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Display Limited ("Global Display"), has established a website, http://www.globaldisplay.com.hk, to introduce a number of unique flat-panel display-oriented products to potential customers in the U.S. and Europ ... Continue reading
LYNNFIELD, Mass.--Sept. 8, 2003--GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: GRN) today announced completion of a $1 million upgrade to its Minnesota processing facility. The two-stage capital project involved the addition of new shredding capacity in response to increased market demand for smaller tire derived fuel products an ... Continue reading
INCAT Will Sponsor 'Supplier Compliance Conference 2003'
Midwest event will give automotive suppliers critical OEM compliance information NOVI, Mich., Sept. 8 -- INCAT will sponsor and host "Supplier Compliance Conference 2003" for automotive industry suppliers on Tuesday, September 23 near its North American headquarters in Novi, Mich. The event, subtitled "Learn to comply ... Continue reading
Live Satellite Footage From BMW at Frankfurt Motor Show
BMW Struts its Stuff on Catwalk at Frankfurt Motor Show With Unprecedented Number of New High-Performance Vehicles Making Their Debut BMW Group, the high-performance automotive manufacturer with a world-wide reputation for precision engineering and bold, state-of-the-art design is unveiling four new models at the Frank ... Continue reading
'TRL' Viewers to Select Winning Ad From National Contest Finalists AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Using the power of peer pressure, teenagers will try to accomplish what adults cannot: convince teens to wear safety belts and reverse a tragic trend that sees 5,000 young people die in car crashes every year. To view the ... Continue reading
NCMS Completes Computing Center for Excel Institute
Manufacturing Consortium revolutionizing training environment ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 8 -- The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) today announced the completion of a computing center for the Excel Institute. This computing center provides students and staff with state of the art computer equipment to pur ... Continue reading
Racer Benson Likes NH Governor Benson
Benson New Hampshire Preview: #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson isn’t a political person. But he does have a favorite governor. It’s the governor of New Hampshire where the NASCAR Winston Cup Series races this weekend. The race at New Hampshire International Speedway is the state’s largest sporting event ... Continue reading
SAP for Automotive Dominates Frost & Sullivan Customer Leadership Awards
Press Release Please click on the following link to view this press release at Frost & Sullivan‘s pressroom http://awards.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?doci d=6197013 SAP for Automotive Dominates Frost & Sullivan Customer Leadership Awards Frankfurt, Germany - September 8, 2003 Frost & Sullivan announces t ... Continue reading
SAP for Automotive Dominates Frost & Sullivan Customer Leadership Awards
FRANKFURT, Germany--Sept. 8, 2003--Frost & Sullivan announces that SAP has been awarded its prestigious 2003 Customer Leadership Awards for the European automotive industry in every significant category of application software. The Awards recognise that SAP has partnered successfully with more European automotive custo ... Continue reading
Customers Can Leverage Highest Level of Integration and Performance in New Digital Radio Solution DALLAS and COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 8 -- Providing customers with the most complete digital radio solution on the market, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) and iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer and licenser of ... Continue reading
Toyota realises a 605% return on investment using Brio Software
Weybridge, England, September 08 -- - Brio Software Suite awarded for delivering significant ROI Brio Software Inc. , a leading provider of next-generation business intelligence tools, today announced that Brio products have recently won two important industry awards. One of these awards was presented to a Brio custome ... Continue reading
United Defense, TACOM Demonstrate Defeat of Live Missile Threat to Moving Ground Combat Vehicle
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Sept. 8, 2003--United Defense Industries, Inc. , under the Integrated Army Active Protection Science and Technology Objective (STO) at TACOM, announced the successful test of a combat vehicle defeating live threats while traveling at 20 mph. The test vehicle was equipped with an active protection s ... Continue reading
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--Sept. 8, 2003--CarParts Technologies Inc. (CPT), the leading provider of open, eCommerce and business automation software solutions for the automotive aftermarket, today announced it has won a contract to provide its Tradera(TM) Tire Management System and OpenWebs(TM) Commerce Server to Roy ... Continue reading
ECD Establishes Director of Risk Management and Internal Audit Position
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. today named Joseph S. Crocenzi as Director of Corporate Risk Management and Internal Audit, a position established as part of ECD's program to further ensure compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Mr. Crocenzi will chair the C ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle Technologies, Inc. Unveils Fun, Practical, Zero-Emission Equinox Electric Scooter
Two-Wheeler is First Street-Legal Electric Scooter; Classically Designed Product Appeals To All Ages, Delivering 45 Miles of Dependable Travel at Up to 30MPH SKOKIE, Ill., Sept. 8 -- Anyone who has admired the utility, beauty, and sheer fun of classic motor scooters, get ready: there's an even more appealing adventure ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Sept. 8 -- Frankfurt's auto show begins tomorrow -- and TheCarConnection.com has wall-to-wall coverage of Europe's biggest auto show all week long. But you can get a sneak peek at the new concept and production cars in TCC's Frankfurt preview, and see the new VW Golf, Benz SLR and BMW X3 before the show even o ... Continue reading
Ford's new logistics head joins Autologistics Global 2003 line-up
London, September 08 -- Ford's new global executive director of material planning and logistics, Grant Belanger, has joined the expert line-up for this month's Autologistics Global 2003 conference. Belanger's predecessor, Joe Hinrichs, will also still participate as a panel member at the event in his new role as Ford's ... Continue reading
Ford's New Logistics Head Joins Autologistics Global 2003 Line-Up
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- Ford's new global executive director of material planning and logistics, Grant Belanger, has joined the expert line-up for this month's Autologistics Global 2003 conference. Belanger's predecessor, Joe Hinrichs, will also still participate as a panel member at the event in his new role as Ford's dire ... Continue reading
Hales Corners Speedway Demo Derby
Huebner, Hwilka Take Demo Wins Franklin, Wis., September 1 â“ The Labor Day Demolition Derby tradition continued at the Hales Corners Speedway where Steve Huebner and Jessie Hwilka blasted their way through over 150 other destruction minded competitors to take the wins in the heavyweight and lightweight feature ev ... Continue reading
-- WHO: Hyundai Motor America, Kid Guardian Foundation, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles Unified School District and La Opinion Newspaper WHAT: The ABCs of Traffic-- "Always Be Careful" Back-To-School Traffic Safety Program WHEN: Tuesday, September 9, 2003 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Los Angeles County Sherif ... Continue reading
Smithers Expanding Akron Laboratories
AKRON, Ohio--Sept. 8, 2003--Smithers Scientific Services Inc. is expanding its Akron Laboratories to increase its polymer processing and testing capabilities, primarily in the plastics market. In a related move, Tritech Laboratories LLC is transferring all commercial testing activities from its Akron Polymer Laboratori ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Sept. 8, 2003--Sypris Test & Measurement, Inc., a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc., today announced that it has completed the purchase of the assets of the Illinois Calibration Business of Instrument Repair Service, Inc. ("IRSI"). Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The acquired Illinois Calib ... Continue reading
Wells REIT Acquires Building in Lyndhurst, N.J.
ATLANTA, Sept. 8 -- Wells Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (Wells REIT) has acquired a 268,000-square-foot, Class-A office building in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, outside Newark, for $47 million. The 10-story building, known as Copper Ridge Center, is home to lead tenant Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, which leases 161,000 ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin finishes 22nd at Richmond International Raceway
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Sterling Marlin finishes 22nd at Richmond International Raceway RICHMOND, Va. (September 6, 2003) --- Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light team were ready to rock and roll Saturday night when ... Continue reading
Trouble for Team Target at Richmond
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 500-6068, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Trouble for Team Target at Richmond RICHMOND, Va. (September 6, 2003) --- The Target Dodge seems accident-prone at Richmond International Raceway. Driver Cas ... Continue reading
Delphi to Supply 'Hybrid' Television Reception System to DaimlerChrysler
New 'hybrid' technology provides solution to analogue / digital change-over FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 8 -- Delphi has been awarded a contract by DaimlerChrysler to supply an advanced mobile television reception system for passenger cars. The hybrid reception system is capable of receiving both digital and analogue tele ... Continue reading
Current mobile TV system users will soon be able to add the new Delphi system to enjoy high quality digital TV on their existing analogue in-car TV system FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 8 -- Delphi Corporation is introducing a new Set-Top-Box for Mobile TV Reception, which will be available in the near future as a dealer up ... Continue reading
Toyota erzielt RoI von 605 Prozent mit Business Intelligence-Lösung von Brio
München, Germany, September 08 -- - Transportzeiten und Frachtkosten wurden deutlich reduziert Toyota Motor Sales, USA, hat mit der Implementierung eines Datawarehouses und einer Business Intelligence-Lösung von Brio einen Return on Investment (RoI) von 605 Prozent pro Jahr über drei Jahre erzielt. Die Investition z ... Continue reading
Citroen finds its way with Smartnav by Trafficmaster
London, September 8 -- Citroen has announced that it is offering Smartnav, the latest satellite navigation system from Trafficmaster, as an approved accessory on all models in the UK. From 22nd September, Smartnav will be available through the Citroen network to both private and business customers. Smartnav provides dr ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe reports August sales
Trappes, France, September 08 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 30,594 vehicles (1) in August 2003, an increase of 8.8% over the same month last year, in a market declining by 4%, down to 893,129 units (2). In the eight month period from January to August 2003, Nissan Europe sold 343,858 units, 7.8% up from last ... Continue reading
Audi Deploys Linux Networx Cluster System For Speedy Automotive Design Simulations
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, Sept. 8 -- Linux Networx announced today that Audi is using a Linux Networx Evolocity II(R) (E2) MAGMASOFT(R) cluster to simulate components for the new Audi Space Frame(R) for future car models. The E2 MAGMASOFT system has helped speed simulations from two weeks to two days -- a 10x improvemen ... Continue reading
Toledo, Ohio, September 8 -- Dana Corporation e HyRadix Inc. han anunciado conjuntamente la firma de un acuerdo para cooperar en el diseño y fabricación de sistemas de procesamiento de combustible a pequeña escala. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA) Según el acuerdo de colaboración, Dana apl ... Continue reading
Kaiserslautern, Deutschland, September 8 -- Zur Bauteil-Simulation für Fahrzeugmodelle, die auf dem neuen Audi Space Frame(R) basieren, vertraut Audi auf einen Evolocity II(R) (E2) MAGMASOFT(R) Cluster von Linux Networx. Mit dem E2 MAGMASOFT System können Simulationen jetzt in zwei Tagen statt wie vorher in zwei Woch ... Continue reading
Kaiserslautern, Alemania, September 8 -- Linux Networx ha anunciado hoy que Audi está utilizando un cluster Linux Networx Evolocity II (E2) MAGMASOFT para simular componentes de la nueva plataforma Audi Space Frame en la que se basarán los próximos modelos de automóviles de esta marca. El sistema E2 MAGMASOFT ha co ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 8 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the IMS Sienna Rampvan, the first wheelchair-accessible Toyota vehicle available in the U.S. Toyota entered into an exclusive agreement with Independent Mobility Systems, Inc. (IMS) of Fa ... Continue reading
BMW ETCC Race Report from Anderstorp
BMW Corporate Communications 2003 European Touring Car Championship Rounds 13, 14 - 6/7 September, Anderstorp (Sweden) - RACE Jörg Müller takes Championship lead The battle for the ETCC drivers' championship is incredibly close after Anderstorp with BMW Team Deutschland's Jörg Müller now in the lead by two points t ... Continue reading
Bazemore gains points on Tony Pedregon at U.S.Nats, goes out in first round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK Rainout Race Date: Sept. 5-7, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE OUT IN FIRST ROUND IN CLOSE MATCH AGAINST CRUZ PEDREGON; GAINS POINTS ON TONY PEDREGON INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 7, ... Continue reading
Takagi-Giaffone Chicagoland Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Late Penalty Spoils Giaffone's Victory Bid at Chicagoland; Takagi 9th JOLIET, Ill. (Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003) - Tora Takagi finished ninth and Mo Nunn Racing teammate Felipe Giaffone was vying for the victory until a late-race ... Continue reading
Morgan Drives to the Semifinals at Indy
Team Mopar NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Indianapolis Raceway Park Clermont, Ind. Elimination Notes & Quotes Morgan Streaks to the Semifinals at the U.S. Nationals Mopar Funny Car Wrap Up CLERMONT, Ind. (Sept. 7, 2003) Mopar¹s Larry Morgan trekked to the semifinals during today¹s rai ... Continue reading
Chevy Powers Hornish to Chicago IRLWin
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing Chevy Powers Hornish to Second Chicagoland Victory JOLIET, Ill., Sept. 7, 2003 - The outside was the right side for Sam Hornish Jr. today as he won the Delphi Indy 300 by inches at Chicagoland Speedwa ... Continue reading
Scelzi out in first round at U.S. Nats
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK Rainout Race Date: Sept. 5-7, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI OUT IN FIRST ROUND AT U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS (Sept.7, 2003) - In the last four races of the 23-event NHRA P ... Continue reading
Cannon advances to second round at U.S. Nats
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK Rainout Race Date: Sept. 5-7, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 CANNON ADVANCES TO SECOND ROUND INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 7, 2003) - No. 10 qualifier Scotty Cannon was the only Funny Car dr ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Laguna Seca race
California challenge Orbit Racing finished 11th and 14th in Sunday's American Le Mans Series race at Laguna Seca Raceway, after a challenging afternoon on the 2.238-mile California road course. Jay Policastro started the No. 42 Classic Industries Porsche 911 GT3 RS from 16th on the GT grid. He moved up to eighth in the ... Continue reading
Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing Adds to Podium Tally
Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing Adds to Podium Tally MONTEREY, Calif., September 7, 2003 - Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing came to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with three top-five American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT class finishes in three events, including a class victory in the Road America 500. ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Tri-State Raceway, Earlville, Iowa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION TRI-STATE RACEWAY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2003 CHESTERMAN CLINCHES DIVISION, SCHMEECKLE CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY EARLVILLE, Iowa - Cy Chesterman clinched his second NHRA West Central Division Top Alcohol Funny Car Championship and Ed Schmeeckle cel ... Continue reading
NHRA Sunday: Kurt Johnson Battles to a Runner-Up Finish in Indy
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Results Kurt Johnson Battles to a Runner-Up Finish in Indy Event: 49th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Location: Indianapolis Raceway Park Clermont, IN Day/Date: Sunday September 7, 2003 For the second race in a row, Kurt Johns ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG: BMW M3s finish 2,4,5,8,16 in Speed GT at Laguna Seca
BMW Team PTG Notes and Quotes SCCA Pro Racing Speed GT Championship – Round 8 Laguna Seca Raceway Monterey, Calif. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003 Contact: Bill Cobb 215-295-3115 BMW AND AUBERLEN CONTINUE TO LEAD SPEED GT CHAMPIONSHIP; BMW M3s FINISH 2, 4, 5, 8 and 16 at LAGUNA SECA Bill Auberlen's second-place finish and ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Finals- Ashcroft B.C. Sunday final results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES – NORTHWEST DIVISION FINALS NL’AKAPXM EAGLE MOTORPLEX ASHCROFT, B.C. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2003 WINNING WAYS CONTINUE AT SUMMIT RACING FINALS IN ASHCROFT ASHCROFT, B.C. – The NHRA Northwest Division Summit Racing Series Finals at Nl’Akapxm Eagle Mot ... Continue reading
CARQUEST 200 PRESS RELEASE FROM LEBANON VALLEY
CARQUEST 200 VICTORY LAURELS GO TO ALAN JOHNSON West Lebanon, NY-Alan Johnson won the CARQUEST 200 at Lebanon Valley Speedway Sunday afternoon. It was his first career modified victory at Lebanon Valley. The effort was worth $10,000 to the Pillsbury Racing Team owned by Jim Beachy. The Empire Sports Network Pro Stock S ... Continue reading
Five Vehicles Score Badly in Bumper Test
DETROIT September 7, 2003; Reuters reported that five of six new vehicles scored "poor" or "marginal" ratings in low-speed crash tests measuring the damage from bumping into barriers at five miles per hour, according to a study released on Sunday. The Infiniti G35 luxury car from Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. sustained the mos ... Continue reading
Chrysler denies revamp to be unveiled Monday
FRANKFURT, Sept 7, 2003; Reuters reported that the U.S. Chrysler arm of German automaker DaimlerChrysler AG (XETRA:DCXGn.DE - News) on Sunday denied a newspaper report that said its chief would present a plan outlining cost-cutting measures including white-collar job cuts to a board meeting in Germany on Monday. The De ... Continue reading
Bargainers for UAW, Big Three Automakers Continue Weekend Talks on New Agreements
DETROIT September 7, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and the Big Three automakers remained brisk Sunday as the sides worked to reach agreements before the current pacts expire in a week. Spokesmen for General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG' ... Continue reading
China Car Market's Ugly Secret: More Don't Repay Loans
SHANGHAI September 8, 2003; James T. Areddy writing for Dow Jones reported a bad omen for China's fledgling consumer credit business has appeared in the booming car industry: more buyers aren't paying back their auto loans. That's a charge of the country's insurance industry, as it pulls back from a two-year-old busine ... Continue reading
September 7, 2003 TESTED HAVE POOR BUMPERS, AND DAMAGE TO SOME IS WORSE THAN TO EARLIER MODELS 5 mph crash test results Other low-speed results Other Institute information on bumpers ARLINGTON, VA -- Bumpers on the midsize 2003 Mazda6 performed reasonably well in 5 mph crash tests conducted recently by the Insurance In ... Continue reading
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