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Article Index: First Quarter 2002

Category: Chronological Archive
Page Sections: January · February · March
JanuaryTitleDetails
Wednesday, 2 January 2002
2 January 2002CONSIDER A TRANNY AWARDFOR YOUR TRANSPORTATION CLIENTSTransportation Marketing & Communications Association
2 January 2002Honda to Build 'Hybrid' Civic John Birchard, VOA News
2 January 2002Muttslinger Introduces a Dog Seatbelt to Keep Your Pet Secure While in Your VehicleMuttslinger
2 January 2002NHTSA Announces Safety Recall Of Britax Child Safety RestraintsNHTSA
2 January 2002TRUCKER GETS NOVEL PUBLISHEDStephan R. Hutchinson
2 January 2002TRUCKER GETS NOVEL PUBLISHED.Earl Wayne Enterprises
2 January 2002Turning Tragedy into Triumph on the WebTony Keeler
Thursday, 3 January 2002
3 January 2002Indigo Systems and Leading International Auto Safety Supplier Announce "Night Vision" AllianceIndigo Systems
Friday, 4 January 2002
4 January 2002Announced Actions for January 4, 2002
Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order concerning the merger of Chevron Corp. and Texaco, Inc.
Press Release (text)
Agency: FTC
Topics: Chevron,
Texaco
4 January 2002Breaking The MoldRoad Rescue USA
4 January 2002Japanese Driver Wins Opening Half of Dakar Rally Marathon StageVOA Sports
4 January 2002TRUCKER GETS NOVEL PUBLISHED.Stephan R. Hutchinson
Sunday, 6 January 2002
6 January 2002Masuoka Wins Stage 9 of Dakar RallyVOA Sports
Monday, 7 January 2002
7 January 2002CNBC & Autocar come together with Amaron and Goodyear to announce the launch of Auto AwardsCNBC India
7 January 2002e-CarTransport.com Explains the Benefits of Car Transport Trailerse-cartransport.com
7 January 2002Ford to Cut Jobs, RestructureMichael Leland
7 January 2002IFR ANNOUNCES VEHICLE RADIO TEST SYSTEM TO REDUCE WARRANTY COSTS OF AUTOMOTIVE INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMSIFR Systems, Inc.
7 January 2002US Auto Industry Sets Near Record in Sales John Birchard, VOA News
Wednesday, 9 January 2002
9 January 2002i-Vantage and Automotive Directions Partner to Enhance Customer Servicei-Vantage, Inc.
Thursday, 10 January 2002
10 January 2002NHTSA Publishes List of October 2001 RecallsNHTSA
10 January 2002Transit Shelters Get Smarter with AVLDaytech Mfg. Ltd.
Friday, 11 January 2002
11 January 2002Ford To Make Deep Cuts in Worldwide Workforce Michael Leland
11 January 2002HELP FOR AUTO DEALERS!Sickle Cell Anemia & Charity, Inc.
11 January 2002More than "bumps in the road" New Recycled Plastic Traffic Control ProductsSelecTech Inc.
Saturday, 12 January 2002
12 January 2002MotorVac Adds Matco as a New DistributorMotorvac Technologies, Inc.
12 January 2002TRUCKER GETS NOVEL PUBLISHED.Stephan R. Hutchinson
Sunday, 13 January 2002
13 January 2002Cadillac's Future at a Crossroads John Birchard, VOA News
13 January 2002Get In Gear at the 15th Annual Philadelphia Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® Presented by Toyota TrucksTEAM Powersports
13 January 2002Masuoka Looks Certain to Win First Dakar Rally TitleVOA Sports
Wednesday, 16 January 2002
16 January 2002Clean Cars Displayed at Denver Show Shelley Schlender
16 January 2002Prevent Tire Punctures with Ride-OnTire Labs
16 January 2002TRUCKER GETS NOVEL PUBLISHED.Stephan R. Hutchinson
Thursday, 17 January 2002
17 January 2002Get In Gear at the 8th Annual Ohio Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® Presented by Toyota TrucksTEAM Powersports
17 January 2002Get In Gear at the 13th Annual St. Louis Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® Presented by Toyota TrucksTEAM Powersports
17 January 2002Plug-In to the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® Presented by Toyota Trucks at www.motorcycleshows.comTEAM Powersports
17 January 2002Southern Motorcyclists Get In Gear at the 12th Annual Atlanta Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® Presented by Toyota TrucksTEAM Powersports
17 January 2002Windy City Motorcyclists Get In Gear at the Chicago Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® Presented by Toyota TrucksTEAM Powersports
Friday, 18 January 2002
18 January 2002NHTSA Publishes Proposed Model Year 2004 CAFE StandardNHTSA
18 January 2002U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Grants of $44.4 Million to Increase Seat Belt UseNHTSA
Saturday, 19 January 2002
19 January 2002American Freightways Promotes Patrick L. Reed to Chief Operating OfficerAmerican Freightways
Sunday, 20 January 2002
20 January 2002Italy Bans Cars to Fight Pollution Sabina Castelfranco
Tuesday, 22 January 2002
22 January 2002West Coast Vintage.Com & West Coast Sports Cars.Com Leave Ebay for Yahoo Auctions!West Coast Vintage.Com
Sunday, 27 January 2002
27 January 2002LARGER SUPERLITE WHEELS AVAILABLEIN NORTH AMERICA!An Open Mind Associates, Inc.
Wednesday, 30 January 2002
30 January 2002DOE'S FREEDOM CAR PROGRAM TO ACCELERATE STATIONARY FUEL CELLSVenture Development Corporation
30 January 2002NHTSA Publishes List of November 2001 RecallsNHTSA
FebruaryTitleDetails
Friday, 1 February 2002
1 February 2002AN AMERICAN DREAMERAIP Systems, LLC
1 February 2002FHWA Releases New Edition of Highway StatisticsFederal Highway Administration
1 February 2002Megawheels reports strong 1st quarter resultsMegawheels Technologies
Saturday, 2 February 2002
2 February 2002Winnebago Industries Announces Further Plant ExpansionWinnebago Industries, Inc.
Sunday, 3 February 2002
3 February 2002NASCAR Busch Series Saw Exposure Growth in '01Joyce Julius And Associates
3 February 2002Rediscover America: Take a Driving Vacation!Lodgings Plus
3 February 2002Still More SUVs in US John Birchard, VOA News
Tuesday, 5 February 2002
5 February 2002Top Auto Safety Official Urges Parents to Buckle Up Children CorrectlyNHTSA
Wednesday, 6 February 2002
6 February 2002BUSH BUDGET SLASHES HIGHWAYFUNDING: Action Compromises Infrastructure, Army Corps and other U.S. Construction ProgramsAssociated General Contractors of America
Thursday, 7 February 2002
7 February 2002ACFC Racing opens season in Florida!Motorsports-Marketing.com
7 February 2002AutoWorld.com & InterShopZone.com Partner To Service InterShopZone.com's Members Automotive Needs.InterShopZone.com
7 February 2002CART Media ConferenceChris Pook
7 February 2002New Rollover Ratings and New Crash Test Results Available on NHTSA's World Wide Web SiteNHTSA
7 February 2002PACER TRANSPORT ANNOUNCES FLEET ALLIANCE WITH PARRY TRUCKINGPacer International
Friday, 8 February 2002
8 February 2002Announced Actions for February 8, 2002
The Commission has approved an application from Chevron Corporation (Chevron) and Texaco Inc. (Texaco) to divest Texaco’s interests in Equilon Enterprises LLC and Motiva Enterprises LLC to Shell Oil Company and Saudi Refining, Inc.
Press Release (text)
Agency: FTC
Topics: Chevron,
Texaco
8 February 2002DOT's National DGPS Improves Local Weather Forecasts for Olympic EventsFederal Highway Administration
8 February 2002RIDE AMERICA OFFERS UPSCALE MOTORCYCLE TOURS FOR HARLEY-LOVING EXECUTIVESRide America
8 February 2002YOURTIREPROTECTION.COM LAUNCHED TO PROTECT CONSUMERS TIRES & RIMSAdvance Internet Marketing Inc.
Saturday, 9 February 2002
9 February 2002FIAT PALIO "THE CAR OF THE YEAR 2002" AT THE CNBC AUTOCAR AUTO AWARDSCNBC India
9 February 2002LEGISLATION TO RAISE HIGHWAYFUNDING INTRODUCED Bill Would Restore Funding to TEA-21 LevelAssociated General Contractors of America
9 February 2002MiataRacing.net adds OPMD.com to there on-line marketplace.MiataRacing.net
Sunday, 10 February 2002
10 February 2002South Korean Carmakers Make Huge US Sales Increases Michael Leland
Monday, 11 February 2002
11 February 2002ACFC to Race at Texas World Speedway Feb 15-17Motorsports-Marketing.com
11 February 2002Auckland Co-Operative Taxi Society PROTEST RALLYAuckland Co-Operative Taxi Society Shareholders
11 February 2002David A. Price Named FHWA Manager for Transportation SecurityFederal Highway Administration
Tuesday, 12 February 2002
12 February 2002New Highway Safety Campaign Targets HispanicsNHTSA
12 February 2002NHTSA Administrator Announces Multicultural Outreach Web SiteNHTSA
12 February 2002NHTSA Denies Firestone Request For Ford Explorer InvestigationNHTSA
12 February 2002NHTSA Publishes List of December 2001 RecallsNHTSA
Wednesday, 13 February 2002
13 February 2002Announced Actions for February 13, 2002
Staff of the FTC's Office of General Counsel, the Bureaus of Competition and Economics, and the Midwest Region-Chicago have submitted comments to the EPA concerning the competitive effects of clean fuels regulations, which require unique gasoline fuel blends, on the supply and distribution of gasoline.
Press Release (text)
Agency: FTC
Topic: Gasoline
13 February 2002Fuel Economy a High Octane Issue in US Michael Leland
13 February 2002TAXI ARTRadio Taxis
13 February 2002Toyota Unveils 'Pod' Car Michael Leland
Thursday, 14 February 2002
14 February 2002Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. Announces Forward SplitAccident Prevention Plus, Inc.
14 February 2002ACDT Results of European MeetingsAccident Prevention Plus, Inc.
14 February 2002American Medical Response Selects AVeL-TECH For Its Automatic Vehicle Location system and Message SwitchAVeL-TECH
14 February 2002Nye County's Sheriff's Office Awards AVeL-TECH A Contract For Its Mobile Application, Automatic Vehicle Location and Message SwitchAVeL-TECH
Friday, 15 February 2002
15 February 2002VOLARIS ONLINE ON FAST TRACK WITH NASCAR SPONSORSHIPVolaris Online
Sunday, 17 February 2002
17 February 2002American Freightways Cites Regional Growth as Catalyst for Twelve New Customer Centers in 2001American Freightways
17 February 2002NASCAR Winston Cup Series: Daytona 500Tommy Baldwin
Ward Burton
Bill Davis
17 February 2002NASCAR Winston Cup Series: Daytona 500Geoffrey Bodine
Ryan Newman
Shawna Robinson
Elliott Sadler
17 February 2002Payless Creates Used Car Franchise Program for Independent DealersPayless Car Sales
Monday, 18 February 2002
18 February 2002FTC Staff Sends Virginia House of Delegates Comments on Bill Regarding Below-Cost Sales of Motor Fuels
Staff of the FTC today filed comments with the Commonwealth of Virginia's House of Delegates, at its request, regarding Senate Bill No. 458 saying that such legislation is unnecessary and has a significant potential to be anticompetitive.
Press Release (text)
Agency: FTC
Tuesday, 19 February 2002
19 February 2002CART Media ConferencePatrick Carpentier
Wally Dallenbach
Lee Dykstra
Thursday, 21 February 2002
21 February 2002NASCAR's Ricky Rudd Thanks TR CrewRob Kerns
21 February 2002North America Fleet Services LLC adds another product to help the transportation industry from "sea to shining sea"North America Fleet Services, LLC
Friday, 22 February 2002
22 February 2002Japanese Firms to Develop Advanced Car Communication SystemAmy Bickers, VOA News
22 February 2002PRESIDENT OF ARNOLD WORLDWIDE TO SPEAK IN ST. LOUISArnold Worldwide
22 February 2002TI AUTOMOTIVE RECEIVES NISSAN QUALITY AWARDTI Automotive
Saturday, 23 February 2002
23 February 2002Ballparkroadtrip.com sets 2002 schedule to include Philly, NYC, Montreal, and BostonReynolds And Reynolds
23 February 2002General Motors Minority Dealers Association Honors Bob Ross Sr. with Trailblazer AwardReynolds And Reynolds
23 February 2002PAICE HYPERDRIVE POWERTRAIN CAN BOOST FUEL ECONOMY AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE OF CARS AND TRUCKSPaice Corporation
Sunday, 24 February 2002
24 February 2002CSK Auto Selects Unibar's BARZ_OUT Bar Code Printing Software To Improve Store Efficiency Over 1100 Stores To Be AutomatedUnibar, Inc.
Tuesday, 26 February 2002
26 February 2002FHWA Knowledge Management Initiative Wins Leadership AwardFederal Highway Administration
26 February 2002"TWO TRUCKS MAKE A FULL COURT". TRUCK BASKETBALL WITH PICKUP HOOPS. GREATEST INVENTION FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD AND THE GAME OF BASKETBALL.Pickup Hoops
Wednesday, 27 February 2002
27 February 2002CART Media ConferenceMario Andretti
Michael Andretti
Chris Pook
27 February 2002Jerry DiMaggio Named FHWA Engineer of the YearFederal Highway Administration
27 February 2002Universal Pictures Video Slam Into Another Gear To Promote The Fast And The Furious OnlineNew Media Maze
Thursday, 28 February 2002
28 February 2002Alternative Fuel Vehicles Show Off on Capitol HillThe Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
28 February 2002International Drivers License Allows You to Drive Legally In Over 200 Foreign Countries, TheMarket-Ability
28 February 2002NHTSA Proposes New Performance Standard For Passenger Car and Light Truck TiresNHTSA
28 February 2002Load and Transport Scooters and Wheelchairs Easily With the EZ TilterMarket-Ability
MarchTitleDetails
Friday, 1 March 2002
1 March 2002Annette Sandberg Named NHTSA Deputy Administrator; Jacqueline Glassman To Be Agency's Chief CounselNHTSA
1 March 2002JK August Communications Creates Web Site And Brand Identity For PriceWheels.com; Consumers Can Finally Stop Spinning Their Wheels With Launch Of New Automotive SitePriceWheels, LLC
1 March 2002Publication of Federal Register notices
The Commission has approved publication of four Federal Register notices related to its ongoing systematic review of all FTC rules and guides.
Press Release (text)
Agency: FTC
1 March 2002ukcampsite.co.uk is the fastest growing directory for all your camping and caravanning needsukcampsite.co.uk
1 March 2002Winnebago Industries Named Top Selling Motor Home Manufacturer for 2001Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Saturday, 2 March 2002
2 March 2002Satellite Tracking company gets $750K InvestmentAVL Information Systems Inc.
Sunday, 3 March 2002
3 March 2002Auto Racing: Hornish Wins Miami Grand PrixVOA Sports
3 March 2002Dodge Races to the Internet with New Motorsports SiteOrganic, Inc.
3 March 2002PAICE POWERTRAIN BOOSTS PERFORMANCE, FUEL ECONOMY FOR LIGHT TRUCKS AND SUVsPaice Corporation
Monday, 4 March 2002
4 March 2002CART Media ConferenceBobby Rahal
Adam Saal
Rena Shanaman
Jimmy Vasser
Tom Wieringa
4 March 2002DATAONESOFTWARE ANNOUNCES ONESOURCE/FLASH CONTENT CONTRACT WITH VICTORY FORDDataOne Software
4 March 2002DATAONESOFTWARE ANNOUNCES THE COMPLETION OF ITS RAPID REVIEW SERVICE FOR ADLIS.COMDataOne Software
4 March 2002www.artracing.com: the nicest F1 photos treated as paintings!ArtRacing
Tuesday, 5 March 2002
5 March 2002CART Media ConferenceKenny Brack
5 March 2002CART Media ConferenceCristiano da Matta
Wednesday, 6 March 2002
6 March 2002DEALER DOES NOT WANT A CAR SALES DISPLAY YARDTed Jones Motor Company Limited
6 March 2002NHTSA Issues Report on Dual-Fuel Vehicle Economy, Proposes Extension Of Program to Model Year 2008NHTSA
6 March 2002RAMP CHEVROLET ANNOUNCES NEW HIRESRamp Chevrolet
Thursday, 7 March 2002
7 March 2002Carmen Wells competes in her first ProSolo driving the # 72 MiataRacing carMiataRacing.net
7 March 2002Carmen Wells to compete in the MiataRacing car for the 2002 seasonMiataRacing.net
Friday, 8 March 2002
8 March 2002Why Drive A Taxi?Richard Hagerman
Sunday, 10 March 2002
10 March 2002It's GO, GO, GO! for the new Formula One season next month and your chance to drive off in a fabulous Mini One car.Darrian Enterprises
Tuesday, 12 March 2002
12 March 2002Announced Actions for March 12, 2002
The Commission has received an application from ChevronTexaco Corp. (ChevronTexaco) regarding the FTC's decision and order contained in the consent agreement accepted on September 7, 2001 that conditionally allowed the merger of the two companies.
Press Release (text)
Agency: FTC
Topics: Chevron,
Texaco
Wednesday, 13 March 2002
13 March 2002ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLUS, INC. (ACDT) SALES AND DISTRIBUTION GROWING EXPONENTIALLY UNDER NEW MANAGEMENTAccident Prevention Plus, Inc.
13 March 2002Delphi Display Systems Selected as Approved Provider of Order Confirmation System Technology to Wendy's InternationalDelphi Display Systems
13 March 2002Ford Motor Company Selects ProSight Portfolios To Automate Portfolio ManagementProSight, Inc.
13 March 2002NHTSA Publishes List of January 2002 RecallsNHTSA
Thursday, 14 March 2002
14 March 2002DOT Announces $104.8 Million in Emergency Relief To Repair Infrastructure Damaged by DisastersFederal Highway Administration
14 March 2002DOT Establece Requisitos de Seguridad Para Camiones y Autobuses Mexicanos en los Estados Unidos FMCSA
NHTSA
14 March 2002DOT Sets Safety Requirements For Mexican Trucks, Buses in United StatesFMCSA
NHTSA
14 March 2002HELLA AND STANLEY FORM HOLDING COMPANYHella-Stanley Pty Ltd.
14 March 2002North American Free Trade Agreement - U.S. Department of Transportation RegulationsFMCSA
Friday, 15 March 2002
15 March 2002Announced Actions for March 15, 2002
The Commission has received an application from ChevronTexaco Corp. (ChevronTexaco) regarding the FTC's decision and order contained in the consent agreement accepted on September 7, 2001 that conditionally allowed the merger of the two companies.
Press Release (text)
Agency: FTC
Topics: Chevron,
Texaco
15 March 2002AUTO SECURITY COMPANY LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST VEHICLE THEFT NATIONWIDEATS Free Immobilizer
15 March 2002"Roads to Nowhere" says New Zealand AANZ Automobile Association
Saturday, 16 March 2002
16 March 2002Auto Interiors Show Registration Outpacing 2001Auto Interiors
Tuesday, 19 March 2002
19 March 2002CART Media Conference: Speed Channel AnnouncementDerek Daly
Calvin Fish
Tommy Kendall
Terry Lingner
Jim McCalin
Scott Pruett
Doug Sellars
Rena Shanaman
Bob Varsha
Wednesday, 20 March 2002
20 March 20021-800-CAR-HELP Complete Nationwide CarHelp Network.1-800-CAR-HELP Inc.
20 March 2002Austin, Texas Amerisale inc. releases DynaPic for Windows to the automotive industry at NADA in New Orleans 2002Amerisale, Inc.
20 March 2002Truck Loader 6.0 Simply Loads MoreCargosmith LLC
Friday, 22 March 2002
22 March 2002Going Topless, Across America in a TOPLESS Car!Alyce Cornyn-Selby Co.
Saturday, 23 March 2002
23 March 2002TI AUTOMOTIVE SELECTED FOR MAJOR OEM CONTRACTSTI Automotive
23 March 2002BLUE SKY PRODUCTIONS CHOSEN TO PRODUCE SHOW DAILIES FOR MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARSBlue Sky Productions
Sunday, 24 March 2002
24 March 2002US 1 INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES 2001 YEAR-END AND FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGSUS 1 Industries
Tuesday, 26 March 2002
26 March 2002Indy Racing League Media ConferenceSam Hornish, Jr.
26 March 2002NASCAR Media ConferenceNewt Moore
Ken Schrader
26 March 2002NASCAR Media ConferenceKen Schrader
26 March 2002U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Grant to Massachusetts For Education on Child Passenger SafetyNHTSA
26 March 2002U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Grant to Pennsylvania For Education on Child Passenger SafetyNHTSA
Wednesday, 27 March 2002
27 March 2002GKN ACQUIRES STAKE IN TOCHIGI FUJI SANGYO (TFS) OF JAPANGKN Automotive Driveline Division
Thursday, 28 March 2002
28 March 2002FHWA to Hold Public Meeting Beginning Environmental Assessment For Improving Access to Kennedy CenterFederal Highway Administration
Friday, 29 March 2002
29 March 2002Automobiles Move Students' MindsField Trip Factory
29 March 2002F1: Montoya Wins Pole for Sunday's Brazilian Grand PrixVOA Sports
29 March 2002HRT Motorsports - NASCAR SponsorHRT Motorsports
29 March 2002Japanese Automaker Announces Change in LeadershipAmy Bickers
29 March 2002NHTSA Announces Safety Recall Of Evenflo Triumph Convertible Child RestraintsNHTSA
29 March 2002NHTSA Announces Safety Recall Of Graco SnugRide Infant Car SeatsNHTSA
29 March 2002OnGuard Locks Offer Motorcycle Security SolutionsOnGuard
Sunday, 31 March 2002
31 March 2002Owner-Operators File Suit Against Saturn Transportation Systems, Inc. and AffiliateTruckNet




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