NEW CRASH Results Small SUV's 3 Earn Top Spot,1 Rated Acceptable
ARLINGTON, VA -- In recent frontal offset crash tests of four new or redesigned small sport utility vehicles, three earned the top crashworthiness rating. The 2002 Honda CR-V, 2003 Subaru Forester, and 2002 Saturn VUE are rated good overall. The CR-V and Forester also earned "best pick" designations. Another small SUV, ... Continue reading
Mediobanca sees enlarged Ferrari with more brands
MILAN/ROME, July 9 Reuters is reporting that investment bank Mediobanca , a key shareholder in Fiat's Ferrari sportscar unit, sees an "enlarged Ferrari" that would include the Alfa and Maserati luxury brands, while Fiat (Milan:FIA.MI - News) would sell Fiat Auto unit, financial and political sources said on Tuesday. "T ... Continue reading
Trans-Am at Cleveland to Include Live Coverage on CBS Sports NOT peevision
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 ROUND FIVE OF TRANS-AM SERIES AT CLEVELAND TO INCLUDE LIVE COVERAGE ON CBS SPORTS CLEARWATER, Fla. (July 3, 2002) - A change in the event schedule has made it possible for CBS Sports to broadcast live coverage of Round 5 of the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich ... Continue reading
ConsumerInfo.com Partners with N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides
ORANGE, Calif.--July 9, 2002--ConsumerInfo.com (www.FreeCreditReport.com), a leading online provider of credit reports and other credit-related information, has partnered with N.A.D.A Appraisal Guides, (www.NADAguides.com), the world's largest publisher of vehicle values and information, to deliver consumer credit repo ... Continue reading
California Coast 2002 - California Fuel Cell Partnership Road Rally
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.--July 9, 2002--The California Fuel Cell Partnership will take its public outreach and awareness tour to California's Central Coast in September with its own fuel cell electric vehicle road rally. Details: WHAT: 300 miles, 7 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles; The "California Coast 2002 - California Fue ... Continue reading
Blaney, #77 Jasper Team...Chicago Hope
JASPER MOTORSPORTS ***The return to Chicagoland Speedway represents a red-letter date for both the #77 Jasper Ford team-which posted a career-best second-place finish at the track in 2001-and for Dave Blaney, who drove a back-up car into the top-ten in the inaugural race in Joliet. With good momentum gathering for the ... Continue reading
CASCAR Super Series For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / July 9, 2002 Thomson extends points lead LONDON, ON - Following an intense string of four consecutive race weekends, the CASCAR Super Series will take a break this weekend, prior to heading westward to Calgary (July 19-21) ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Announces Promotion of Sean Fitzgerald to President/COO
MASON, Ohio--July 9, 2002--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a leading retailer and national franchiser in the $30 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, announced today the promotion of Sean Fitzgerald to President and COO. Sean Fitzgerald has been the Vice President of Operations for the previous two ... Continue reading
Carbir Race Cars Daytona Prototype Bodywork Approved for Construction
EDITORS NOTE: Daytona Prototype renderings are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grand-am.com/media. Additional information may be requested from: Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com ************************************************** ... Continue reading
Diodes Announces Pre-Biased Transistors
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--July 9, 2002--Diodes Incorporated , a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality discrete semiconductors, primarily to the communications, computing, industrial, consumer electronics and automotive markets, today announced the release of a comprehensive range of single and dual pre-bias ... Continue reading
Pole Is Place to Be As Competitors Prepare for Trans-Am on the Tarmac
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 POLE IS PLACE TO BE AS COMPETITORS PREPARE FOR TRANS-AM ON THE TARMAC PRESENTED BY MICROCHIP CLEARWATER, Fla. (July 9, 2002) - If you're handicapping potential winners of Saturday's Trans-Am on the Tarmac Presented by Microchip at Cleveland's Burke Lakefront Air ... Continue reading
Microchip Technology Named Presenting Sponsor of the Trans-Am on the Tarmac Race in Cleveland
CHANDLER, Ariz.--July 9, 2002--Microchip Technology Inc. Tuesday announced it has been named the presenting sponsor of the Trans-Am on the Tarmac race by the Trans-Am Series, headquartered in Clearwater, Fla. The Trans-Am on the Tarmac Presented by Microchip Technology, Round 5 of the 2002 Trans-Am Series for the BFGoo ... Continue reading
TACT Selected by Foreign Automobile Manufacturer to Lead Effort in TREAD Act Compliance
NEW YORK--July 9, 2002--The A Consulting Team, Inc. -- TACT -- , an IT and e-Service provider to Fortune 1000 companies, announced today that it has been selected by a leading foreign automobile manufacturer to lead its technology development efforts to comply with the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, ... Continue reading
Intel-Based Systems Power Audi's High-Tech Car Safety Tests
MUNICH, Germany--July 9, 2002--German car manufacturer AUDI AG will use Intel Corporation-based servers from Fujitsu-Siemens* to optimize its car safety testing procedure. Intel(R) Pentium(R) III and Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor-based systems will enable Audi's crash-test simulations to be faster and more efficient. ... Continue reading
Dodge NASCAR Winston Cup Notes and Quotes - Chicagoland
Tuesday, July 9,2002 Ray Cooper Chicagoland Advance. Golin/Harris International Dodge notes and quotes. 803-466-9085 HUT STRICKLIN (No. 23 Hills Bros Coffee Dodge Intrepid R/T) NOTE: Stricklin, a 41-year-old driver from Calera, Ala., will make his 323rd career start on the NASCAR Winston Cup Circuit in Sunday's Tropica ... Continue reading
BELLEVUE, Wash.--July 9, 2002--PACCAR Inc's board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of 20 cents ($.20) per share, payable on September 5, 2002, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 21, 2002, according to Mark C. Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executive office ... Continue reading
Ford Quality Care / Apollo - Toronto Indy Report
Ford Quality Care / Apollo Motorsports For immediate release / July 9, 2002 Dowler wins again at the Toronto Indy Ford Quality Care Taurus racer becomes CASCAR's winningest driver of 2002 TORONTO, ON - Proving he can win in dry conditions, as well as on wet surfaces, Kevin Dowler stunned everyone at the Toronto Indy, o ... Continue reading
First-Ever Auto Racing Event in High-Definition TV
INDIANAPOLIS & DALLAS--(BW SportsWire)--July 9, 2002--HDNet and CART announced they are teaming to deliver the first-ever high definition television broadcast of live auto racing action with this weekend's qualifying sessions for the Marconi Grand Prix of Cleveland Presented by U.S. Bank, which is Round Nine of the CAR ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ind.--July 9, 2002--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 30 cents per share, payable on September 13, 2002, to shareholders of record on August 30, 2002. A global power leader, Cummins Inc., is a corporation of complementary business units that design ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--July 9, 2002--Enova Systems, Torrance, California (OTCBB:ENVA), today commended the California Legislature for its passage of the California Climate Bill (AB 1493), which directs the state Air Resources Board to set emission standards to "achieve the maximum feasible reduction of greenhouse gases" fro ... Continue reading
Iteris Subsidiary Selected for City of Westminster; $1.2M Design/Build Project
ANAHEIM, Calif.--July 9, 2002--Iteris Inc., a subsidiary of Odetics Inc. , today announced that its subsidiary Meyer, Mohaddes Associates Inc. (MMA) has been selected by the City of Westminster, Calif. as the professional services contractor for the City's Advanced Transportation Systems project. The $1.2 million Traff ... Continue reading
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SALT LAKE CITY--July 9, 2002-- Combined Solutions Enable Automobile Dealers to Streamline Their Daily Business Processes ARKONA Inc. (OTC: ARKN) and StoneEagle.com Inc. Tuesday announced a strategic alliance where both companies intend to fully integrate their products to provide a complete financial management solutio ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--July 9, 2002--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (OTCBB:CYCY), the recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), is pleased to announce that the Company is taking the initiative with regard to the historical new order decree by The Se ... Continue reading
Hathaway Signs Agreement to Purchase Motor Products Corporation
DENVER--July 9, 2002--Hathaway Corporation announced today that it has signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Motor Products -- Owosso Corporation and Motor Products -- Ohio Corporation for $11,800,000 of which $11.5 million is payable in cash at closing and a $300,000 note guaranteed by Hathaway Corporat ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Power Consumer Comparator Website Feature with AIC's AutoComparator Tool
IRVINE, Calif.--July 9, 2002-- Leading Auto Comparison Tool to Showcase Hyundai Vehicle Strengths vs. Competitive Models; Designed to Help Hyundai Engage Today's Feature-Driven Online Auto Shoppers Automotive Information Center (AIC), Autobytel Inc.'s vehicle data and content division, today announced that Hyundai has ... Continue reading
Iteris Subsidiary Selected for City of Westminster; $1.2M Design/Build Project
ANAHEIM, Calif.--July 9, 2002--Iteris Inc., a subsidiary of Odetics Inc. , today announced that its subsidiary Meyer, Mohaddes Associates Inc. (MMA) has been selected by the City of Westminster, Calif. as the professional services contractor for the City's Advanced Transportation Systems project. The $1.2 million Traff ... Continue reading
Lubrizol Schedules Quarterly Teleconference
CLEVELAND--July 9, 2002--Lubrizol , a global fluid technology company, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2nd quarter results on Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Lubrizol's web site at www.lubrizol.com. The webcast is also bein ... Continue reading
Phone-Or and ART Cooperate to Bring a Better Speech Recognition Application to Market
OR-YEHUDA, Israel & ATLANTA--July 9, 2002--Phone-Or Ltd., provider of optical microphone solutions, and ART Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc., a global leader in natural human user interface technologies, announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will enable the companies to work tog ... Continue reading
Saab Cars USA Enhances Customer Service with eQuality Software from Witness Systems
ATLANTA--July 9, 2002-- Automobile importer to deploy "Express" offering for customer interaction recording and evaluation to boost customer service Witness Systems , a leading global provider of customer interaction recording, performance analysis and e-learning software that enables companies to optimize their custom ... Continue reading
OYSTER BAY, New York--July 9, 2002--Uncertainty over the U.S. personal telematics industry was only compounded when Ford Motor Company recently closed down its telematics venture, Wingcast. Wingcast's sudden withdrawal from the market has left many doubting the viability of the overall personal telematics industry. Thi ... Continue reading
Wheaties, Buick Partner On Tiger Woods Promotion
Asset Caption: WHEATIES, BUICK PARTNER ON TIGER WOODS PROMOTION As part of a joint promotion featuring Tiger Woods, Wheaties, The Breakfast of Champions, and Buick are offering the chance to eat - and drive - like a true champion. Beginning this month, two 18-ounce boxes of Wheaties featuring golf sensation Tiger Woods ... Continue reading
Honda to Double Production Capacity in Alabama
LINCOLN, Ala., July 9 -- Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC (HMA) today announced plans to expand its operations with the addition of a $425 million assembly line that will employ another 2,000 associates and eventually double production capacity to 300,000 engines and vehicles per year. The expansion is part of an ov ... Continue reading
Review: Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor
By Annabelle Frankl Having no idea of what to expect from a ‘cheap’ Merc, I was most anxious to get behind the wheel of the C230, Mercedes’ attempt to appeal to a younger, less monetarily flush market, yet a market that still demands style, sophistication and performance. Indeed, that was my strongest ... Continue reading
RouteOne Big Three Joint Credit Company Names Core Executive Team
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 9 -- RouteOne, a joint venture established in April 2002 to develop an online credit application management system, announced its core executive team today. According to Mike Jurecki, president and chief executive officer of RouteOne, the team includes Michael P. Webster, chief operating officer ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 9 -- On behalf of Pa. Gov. Mark Schweiker, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary David E. Hess today encouraged school districts, colleges and universities, local governments, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and residents to apply for more than $13 million in Alternative Fu ... Continue reading
Indian Car Maker Tata: June Vehicle Sales up 31.3%
BOMBAY, July 8 Reuters reported - Indian vehicle maker Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company (TELCO) said on Monday it had recorded a 31.3 percent rise in domestic sales to 16,853 vehicles in June over a year earlier. It said commercial vehicle sales rose 27 percent over a year earlier to 7,700 units. Passenger car s ... Continue reading
VW and Audi Launch Sit Safe Child Passenger Safety Program
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 9 -- While 96 percent of parents believe they install their child safety seats correctly, it is estimated that an astounding 85 percent of children who are placed in such seats are improperly restrained. Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Audi of America, Inc. have become the first automakers in ... Continue reading
Ona-Offa - Italian Gov Official-"Fiat Not Planning to Sell Car Business
ROME, July 8 Reuters reported that Italian Industry Minister Antonio Marzano said on Monday that industrial group Fiat had assured him that contrary to speculation it was not planning to sell off its struggling car operations. Asked by reporters if Fiat planned to sell its auto arm, Marzano replied: "I have had assuran ... Continue reading
Ford Opens Assembly Plant in Russia
VSEVOLOZHSK, Russia, July 9 Reuters reported today that Ford Motor Co opened a $150 million assembly plant for its Focus model in northwestern Russia on Tuesday, saying it was optimistic about its future in the local market. The plant, located in the Leningrad region, will assemble 25,000 cars per year and have the cap ... Continue reading
Honda to double capacity at Alabama plant -WSJ
NEW YORK, July 9 Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co. is expected to announce on Tuesday it would double capacity at its Alabama assembly plant to 300,000 units a year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. Honda executives would not specify models but confirmed to the Journal the second assembly line at the co ... Continue reading
Honda to hold US briefing amid expansion reports
TOKYO, July 9 Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co said it would brief on its North American business at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (1500 GMT) but declined to comment on reports it would announce a major expansion in U.S. capacity. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier that Japan's second-largest automaker planne ... Continue reading
AMA NATIONAL SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GETS UNDER WAY AUGUST 14
AMA NATIONAL SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GETS UNDER WAY AUGUST 14 PICKERINGTON, OHIO - AMA Sports, in cooperation with Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway and Arrowhead Speedway, has announced expansion of its National Championship Speedway program. The 2002 AMA National Speedway Championship - historically a season-endi ... Continue reading
PRO Hot Rod Nationals Delayed Broadcast
For Immediate Release: PRO-Edelbrock Fastest Street Car Drag Racing Series Television Coverage to Air on ESPN2 July 10th, 2002 The Inaugural PRO Hot Rod Nationals that took place at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, KY. on June 7-8-9, 2002, will air on ESPN 2 on the following dates: Wednesday - July 10, 6:00pm (E.S. ... Continue reading
Updated Automotive Guide to Help Rescue Workers Avoid Injury
SAN DIEGO--July 9, 2002-- A Portion of Book's Proceeds Will Go To National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Scholarship Fund As part of continuing efforts to make vehicle rescues safer for emergency workers, Mitchell International and Holmatro Inc., makers of Hydraulic Rescue Tools for vehicle occupant extrication, will ... Continue reading
Next Step in Advancing Vehicle Energy Technology
TORRANCE, Calif.--July 9, 2002--Enova Systems, Torrance, California (OTCBB:ENVA), today commended the California Legislature for its passage of the California Climate Bill (AB 1493), which directs the state Air Resources Board to set emission standards to "achieve the maximum feasible reduction of greenhouse gases" fro ... Continue reading
ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP ALUMNI MAKING MARK IN OTHER SERIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP ALUMNI MAKING MARK IN OTHER SERIES ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (July 8, 2002)—With the summer in full swing and most racing series entering the second half of the season, the Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship continues to show why it is considered North America’s premier ... Continue reading
AMA HONORS TWO WOMEN MOTORCYCLISTS
AMA HONORS TWO WOMEN MOTORCYCLISTS PICKERINGTON, OHIO - The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that it has presented two of its highest awards to two women who have made significant contributions to American motorcycling. Patti Mills of Topeka, Kansas, an accomplished long-distance road rider and for ... Continue reading
David Starr Looks to Rebound at Kentucky Speedway
DAVID STARR LOOKS TO REBOUND AT KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 8, 2002) -- Last Saturday a blown engine at Kansas Speedway forced David Starr to accept his first DNF of the season, a bitter pill to swallow for the driver of the No. 75 Spears Manufacturing Chevrolet and former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series po ... Continue reading
Rolex Sports Car Series Points Race Tightens In Second Half of the Season
EDITORS NOTE: The latest point standings, as well as photos and results from the Jani-King Paul Revere 250 are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grand-am.com/media. Additional information may be requested from: Grand American Road Racing Association Communications Christie Hyde (386) 681-418 ... Continue reading
JASPER MOTORSPORTS LATE-RACE ACCIDENT DENIES BLANEY AND #77 JASPER ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS FORD CHANCE TO CONTEND FOR FIRST WINSTON CUP VICTORY DAYTONA BEACH, FL -- Dave Blaney and the #77 Jasper Engines & Transmissions Ford team both enjoyed arguably their best career superspeedway race, but a late-race incident sidel ... Continue reading
Featherlite `Strengthens Management Structure'
CRESCO, Iowa--July 8, 2002-- James Wooley promoted to President of Featherlite Luxury Coach Division; Preston Watts named Vice President of Sales and Service for Featherlite Luxury Coach Division Featherlite, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers and luxury motorcoaches, has announce ... Continue reading
Jury selection to start in Ford, Firestone trial
LOS ANGELES, July 8 Reuters reported that jury selection is scheduled to start on Tuesday in Los Angeles in a lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. and tire company Firestone over an August 2000 rollover accident that killed two people. The accident occurred in Sublette County, Wyoming, about eight days after Firestone, a uni ... Continue reading
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