Wednesday, May 27, 1998

$80 Bil. planned for Projects in Air Traffic Management

The need to transition Air Traffic Management (ATM) to a new level of performance is driven by increasing air traffic that is straining the capacities and safety envelopes in airspaces of the most developed regions of the world. ... Continue reading

Airbag Safety Remains an Issue

According to a national consumer survey conducted by The Dohring Company, the importance of vehicle safety equipment to consumers in their car-buying decisions rose in the last year, despite a considerable drop in 1997. ... Continue reading

ALLSTAR Sprints: K-C Raceway Results

ALLSTAR Sprints: K-C Raceway Results ... Continue reading

Auto Zone's Financial Position to Continue to Flourish

AutoZone,Inc. reported net income for the 12 weeks ended 5/9/98, of $53.9 million, an increase of 17% from $46.1 million for the fiscal third quarter of 1997. Diluted earnings per share increased 17% to 35 cents from 30 cents. ... Continue reading

Daimler-Benz Boosts Revenues to April by 22 Percent

Daimler-Benz reports strong growth during the first four months of 1998. In the period from January through April, the company boosted revenues -- calculated on a comparable basis -- to 43.8 billion, up 22% on the volume for the same period last year. ... Continue reading

Detroit Diesel Offers Certified 6V-92 Retrofit Kits

Detroit Diesel Corporation announced that it has received official certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Urban Bus Retrofit/Rebuild Regulations. ... Continue reading

EV World Webcasts Latest Advances in `Green' Transportation Technology

Using the very latest in audio streaming technology, EV World (http://evworld.com) "webcasts" to its on-line readership the latest news and information on the newly emerging international market for "green" electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. ... Continue reading

FCI Automotive Celebrates the Opening Of its New Facility

FCI Automotive is officially opening its new Brecksville, Ohio Technical Center and manufacturing facility during ceremonies scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Recognized by General Motors

Federal-Mogul Corporation's McConnelsville, Ohio manufacturing facility has been recognized by General Motors as a Supplier of the Year. ... Continue reading

Fleetwood Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , a leading producer of manufactured housing and the nation's largest producer of recreational vehicles, today announced record results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 26, 1998. ... Continue reading

Ford Announces Vehicle Recalls

Ford Motor Company is notifying approximately 103,000 owners of 1999 model-year F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks of a voluntary safety recall involving a steering concern, and approximately 12,000 owners of 1999 model-year F-350 Super Duty single-rear-wheel trucks of a parking brake concern. ... Continue reading

Ford Sets Pricing Information for Debt Exchange

As announced on April 19, 1998, Ford Motor Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ford Holdings, Inc., have offered to exchange certain of their outstanding debentures for new longer-maturity debentures. ... Continue reading

GE Engine Services Names AAR Exclusive Supplier

AAR and GE Engine Services Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which AAR will have the exclusive right to supply parts for Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines to GE Engine Services - Dallas, a GE Engine Services subsidiary in Texas. ... Continue reading

Harbour Group Subsidiary Acquires TAP USA, Inc.

Sam Fox, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Harbour Group, announced today that Hopkins Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Harbour Group, has acquired the assets of TAP USA, Inc. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. ... Continue reading

Insurance Auto Auctions Elects James Alampi

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , today announced that its Board of Directors has elected James P. Alampi as Chairman of the board and has created a Governance Committee. ... Continue reading

IRL: Boat Seeks Revenge in Dallas at True Value 500

IRL: Boat Seeks Revenge in Dallas at True Value 500 ... Continue reading

IRL: Indy 500: Cheever Earns $1.43 Million of Record Purse

IRL: Indy 500: Cheever Earns $1.43 Million of Record Purse ... Continue reading

IRL: Indy 500: Knapp Named Top Rookie

IRL: Indy 500: Knapp Named Top Rookie ... Continue reading

IRL: Wattles, Metro Racing at Indy 500

IRL: Wattles, Metro Racing at Indy 500 ... Continue reading

Lithia Motors to Acquire Two Stores in Redding, CA

Lithia Motors, Inc. has received manufacturer approval to acquire two adjacent stores in Redding in Northern California - Rodway Chevrolet and Boyland Toyota. Lithia will begin operation of the stores by the middle of June 1998. ... Continue reading

Midgets: Very Competitive Season for NAMARS

Midgets: Very Competitive Season for NAMARS ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Tony Stewart Ready for Challenge of Monster Mile

NASCAR BGN: Tony Stewart Ready for Challenge of Monster Mile ... Continue reading

NASCAR-WCUP: Darrell Waltrip: Battling Lap Leaders, Dover & Jokes

NASCAR-WCUP: Darrell Waltrip: Battling Lap Leaders, Dover & Jokes ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Financial Results

Nissan's global vehicle sales for the fiscal year under review came to 2,568 thousand units, representing a decrease of 142 thousand units or 5.2% from the results of the previous year. The company's domestic sales declined by 158 thousand units. ... Continue reading

ORBIT/FR, Inc. Names Chief Financial Officer

ORBIT/FR, Inc. , announced today William A. Torzolini has joined the Company as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. ... Continue reading

PARTS Pro Truck Series: Barrett Makes Comeback at Mobile

PARTS Pro Truck Series Mobile Results ... Continue reading

PSCR: PTG BMW M3s Sweep GT3 at Lime Rock; Win GT2

PSCR: PTG BMW M3s Sweep GT3 at Lime Rock; Win GT2 ... Continue reading

Rachel's Gourmet Potato Chips Sponsors Team Cheever and Wins Indy

RLD Enterprises, Inc., the main sponsor of Team Cheever had two cars place in the top five of the Indy 500. Eddie Cheever Jr. wins the Indy 500 in the Team Cheever Rachel's Gourmet Potato Chip sponsored Indy car. ... Continue reading

SAE Committee Selects Conductive Technology

After extensive deliberations and testing, the Society of Auto. Engineers Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Comm has voted to adopt a charge coupler design based on butt type contact technology for incorporation into the SAE J1772 Recommended Practice for EV Conductive Charge Coupler. ... Continue reading

The Timken Company Recognizes Associates Worldwide

The Timken Company announced the recipients of its highest corp distinction, the Dedication to Excellence Award. The award recognizes ex. of the continuous improvements ass. are achieving in building customer satisfaction and shareholder value. ... Continue reading

Toyota Joins AIAG's Year 2000 Task Force

Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. has recently joined Chrysler Corp., Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp. and Volvo Corp. in the Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG) Year 2000 Task Force. ... Continue reading

Trucks: 1998 PARTS Truck Series Point Standings

Trucks: 1998 PARTS Truck Series Point Standings ... Continue reading

VDO North America Relocates Headquarters

VDO North America, a division of German-based Mannesmann VDO, recently relocated its headquarters to its new facility in Rochester Hills, Mich., to strengthen the company's North American presence and support anticipated growth and expansion. ... Continue reading

Victocor 500 Head Gasket Promises Long Life for Diesels

With the Victocor(R) 500 head gasket, Victor Reinz is helping heavy duty diesel engine makers build ultra-long life into their engines. Designed to meet high stress and extreme durability requirements of engines intended for 1mil. mile overhaul cycles. ... Continue reading

Visteon Automotive Systems Continues Global Expansion

Visteon Automotive Systems announced today that it has acquired two automotive component companies in Poland as part of its global growth strategy. ... Continue reading

WOO: World of Outlaws Point Standings

WOO: World of Outlaws Point Standings Through May 25, 1998 ... Continue reading