AMA: MBNA Pays First Round Superbike Tour Bonuses
American Motorcycle Association Racing story about awards programs. ... Continue reading
AutoCorp Reports Results of Debt Conversion
AutoCorp reports first six months results of its October 21, 1997 debt conversion ... Continue reading
Automaker Statement Re: U.S. EPA Staff Paper On Gasoline Sulfur Issues
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) react the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Staff Paper On Gasoline Sulfurs. ... Continue reading
Auto Trader(R) Online and Acura to Advertise Cooperatively
Auto Trader(R) Online and Honda's Acura division make a cross promotion deal for Acura's Preferred Pre-Owned Vehicle program. ... Continue reading
AutoZone Announces Plans to Buy Chief Auto Parts
Major auto parts dealer AutoZone announces intention to buy Chief Auto Parts, another major auto parts chain. ... Continue reading
AutoZone Celebrates 2,000th Store
AutoZone opened its 2,000th store on May 9, 1998 in Port St. Lucie, FL ... Continue reading
BMW Announces South Carolina Plant Expansion
BMW will invest $600 million and add 1,000 associates to its South Carolina manufacturing facility over the next two years. ... Continue reading
BULLHIDE Liner Corporation Starts Flooring System Test For an International Company
BULLHIDE Liner Corp branches out into the flooring business. ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive REIT Adds Four to Board of Directors
Capital Automotive changes organizational structure. ... Continue reading
CarMax(R) Changing the Way Consumers Buy Cars
CarMax to celebrate grand opening in Garland, Texas ... Continue reading
CarMax to Celebrate Grand Opening of Chicago Store
CarMax to celebrate Grand Opening of new Hillside, Illinois Superstore ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. announced that it has completed a registered public offering of 1,750,000 units of its securities at a price per unit of $13.25. ... Continue reading
Envirotest: EPA Moves to Enable Commercialization of Remote Sensing Technology
Envirotest Systems Corp says U.S. Environmental Protection Agency takes important step to enable commercialization of the company's Remote Sensing Technology in 1998. ... Continue reading
Ford: Safety Recall of F-150s, F-250s, Expeditions, and Navigators
Ford will recall approximately 1.7 million 1997 and 1998 model-year F-150, F-250, Expedition and Navigator vehicles in a voluntary safety recall involving the wheel lug nuts. ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Buys Macrotech/Selastomer
Precision-molded partsmaker Freudenberg-NOK announces the acquisition of specialized seal maker Macrotech/Selastomer from Macrotech Fluid Sealing Inc. ... Continue reading
Gentex Opens Office in Nagoya, Japan
Gentex Corporation, USA-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming mirrors and fire protection products, announced that it has opened a sales and engineering office in Nagoya, Japan. ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Expands Credit Facility
Car dealership consolidator Group 1 Automotive has received commitments to increase existing three-year, $125 million revolving credit facility to $345 million. ... Continue reading
Indy 500: Conseco/A.J. Foyt Racing and Billy Boat Practice Notes, Tuesday, May 12
Pep Boys IRL Driver Billy Boat notes and quotes from Indy practice ... Continue reading
Indy 500: Daily Track Report (May 11, 1998)
Indy Racing League sponsored by Pep Boys. Daily practice report for day two of practice for the 82nd Indy 500. The Speedway makes this report available in its entirety to all members of the media. ... Continue reading
Indy 500 Parade of Champions: Perseverance Paid Dividends for Rutherford at Indy
USAC Sprints and Midgets: New Awards Program Announced ... Continue reading
Indy 500: Stewart Dominates Third Day of Practice
Pep Boys IRL Daily wrap up of practice for the 82nd Indy 500 ... Continue reading
IRL, BUSINESS: Stink Fish Sets Fashion Tone for Only Woman Entered in Indy 500
Indy Racing League (IRL) driver Lyn St. James talks about on of her major new sponsors. (photo included) ... Continue reading
IRL: National Car Rental Manager Knows Difference Between Indy Car and Stock Car Fans
Feature article about the differences between NASCAR and Indy Racing League (IRL) fans. ... Continue reading
Lady Tigers to Roar at SAE's Mini-Baja(R) East
Tennessee Technological University sends team of eight women to compete in SAE's Mini-Baja(R) East, a student design compettition and off-road race. ... Continue reading
Lund International Announces Q1 1998 Net Sales and Results
1998 first quarter financial report from Lund International Holdings, Inc. ... Continue reading
Mark Martin to Shine in Winston All-Star Race at Charlotte
Valvoline's Eagle One car care product line to sponsor Mark Martin for The Winston all-star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 16, 1998. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Gets Award for On-Line Ads
Mitsubishi Motors wins the Silver Pencil award from One Show Interactive for its on-line advertising campaign. ... Continue reading
Photo Feature: Indy 500; The Day In Pictures
Link to photos from practice, qualifying, and the race for the 1998 Indianapolis 500. The Indy 500 is part of the Pep Boys Indy Racing League circuit. ... Continue reading
Price Waterhouse: Globalization Will Continue to Drive Consolidation
In the wake of the DaimlerChrysler merger, Price Waterhouse finds that auto industry consolidation through acquistions and mergers on a global level will increase in 1998. ... Continue reading
Removing Gasoline Sulfur Equal to Taking 54 Million Cars Off the Road
State and local air pollution regulators conclude that removing most of the sulfur from gasoline would produce dramatic clean-air gains equal to the effect of taking nearly 54 million cars off the road. ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation and Chrysler Demonstrate Design and Manufacturing Control Software ... Continue reading
Smart Choice Automotive Group Finalizes $75 Million Credit Facility
Used car dealer consolidator Smart Choice Automotive Group announced that FINOVA Capital Corporation has expanded the size of the Company's credit line from $35 Million to $75 million ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Reports Q1 Revenues
Speedway Motorsports (owner of Speedways at Atlanta, Charlotte, Bristol, Sears Point, and Texas) reports 1998 first quarter results. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Appoints Crockford Vice President-Compensation and Benefits
Tenneco today announced the appointment of Rebecca M. Crockford as vice president-compensation and benefits for the corporation. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Board Declares Q2 Dividend
Tenneco announced that it has declared a regular second quarter dividend of 30 cents on its common stock. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Shareowners Approve New Terms for Four Directors and Arthur Andersen LLP as Accountants
Tenneco shareowners have voted to approve new three-year terms for four members of its board of directors. ... Continue reading
The Callahan Report: Indy 500; Rookie Steve Knapp is Making a Dream Come True
Pep Boys Indy Racing League (IRL) feature story abou the determination it takes to achieve the goal of driving at the Indy 500. ... Continue reading
The Callahan Report: Stewart Fastest at Indy....Again
Indy Racing League wrap up report for the third day of practice for the 82nd running of the Indy 500. (May 12, 1998) ... Continue reading
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USAC Sprints and Midgets: New Awards Program Announced
USAC Sprints and Midgets: New Awards Program Announced ... Continue reading
U.S. EPA Seeks Disclosure, Penalties in Nevada Refrigerants Inc. Case
U.S. EPA takes legal action against Nevada Refrigerants for a violation of the clean air act. ... Continue reading
USRRC: Road Racing Extravaganza, Miami-Dade Homestead Motorsports Complex Entry List
United States Road Racing Club Entry List for Homestead Florida race, May 15-17, 1998 ... Continue reading
Winners of Macomb County Seat Belt Contest
Lutheran North High School has won the annual Macomb (County) High School Seat Belt Contest sponsored by Breed Technologies ... Continue reading
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