AAA Michigan Reports Five-Day Heat Wave Nets 15,000 ERS Calls
A fifth consecutive day of hot summer heat has caused Emergency Road Service (ERS) call volumes to reach record highs statewide, reports AAA Michigan. As of 4 p.m. on June 26, 1,910 motorists were assisted. ... Continue reading
ACER Incorporated Selects SDRC's Metaphase PDM Software
Structural Dynamics Research Corporation, the PDM market leader, announced that Acer Inc., a large computer and software manufacturer based in Taiwan, has placed an order for Metaphase Enterprise product data management software. ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuel Systems Inc. Receives Mexican Certification
The Alternative Fuel Systems Inc. Sparrow system has exceeded federal standards of an official regulatory emissions testing conducted by the transportation authorities, Instituto Mexican del Petroleo dynamometer test laboratory of Mexico. ... Continue reading
AMA: 1998 AMA/Prostar Motorcycle Drag Racing Series, Fact Sheet
AMA: 1998 AMA/Prostar Motorcycle Drag Racing Series, Fact Sheet ... Continue reading
Automotive Supplier Profit Margins Hit Recession Levels
Automotive suppliers business performance is declining despite rising sales and gross profits, according to a study conducted by The Automotive Consulting Group, Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich. ... Continue reading
California Newspapers Say 'Time to Replace MTBE,'
Leading California newspapers have called for action to replace the controversial gasoline additive MTBE, following a laboratory report that the chemical "has contaminated groundwater at more than 10,000 sites and lasts longer and spreads faster than plain gasoline." ... Continue reading
Cargo Theft Rapidly Increases in the U.S.
Eighteen wheels are becoming the newest attraction for thieves. With big rigs, trailers and paneled vans carrying valuable merchandise, the once little known crime of cargo theft is on the rise. ... Continue reading
Car Safety Seat Do's and Don'ts at Jiffy Lube Sponsored Event
Is your infant car seat installed right? That was the question of the day for more than 400 pregnant women and families who gathered for a Buckle Up America Safety Seminar. ... Continue reading
Championship Auto Racing Teams has appointed ISL as its marketing agent for sponsorships of its open wheel racing series - the FedEx Championship Series, PPG Dayton Indy Lights Series and the Kool Toyota Atlantic Championship - until 2007. ... Continue reading
Chicago Motor Speedway Names Joe Ferrazza Director of Public Relations
Joe Ferrazza has been named the Director of Public Relations for the new Chicago Motor Speedway at Sportsman's Park in Cicero, Ill. ... Continue reading
Consolidated Delivery & Logistics, Inc. Approves Resolutions
At Consolidated Delivery & Logistics, Inc. annual meeting, the shareholders approved resolutions to create staggered three year terms for the Board of Directors and to permit an increase stock incentive programs for employees and outside directors. ... Continue reading
Cooper Industries Acquires Industrias Royer, S.A. de C.V.
Cooper Industries, Inc. has acquired Industrias Royer, S.A. de C.V., a manufacturer of residential and industrial wiring devices, porcelain lighting sockets, and fusible disconnect switches located in Mexico City. ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation has been named one of America's 10 most technologically innovative companies, according to a listing published in the June 17, 1998, edition of PC Week, a national information-technology news weekly. ... Continue reading
ECD Receives $6 Million DOE Contract
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a new cost-sharing contract by the U.S. Dept of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory to further advance its proprietary roll-to-roll photovoltaic manufacturing technology. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Agrees to Sell Fel-Pro Chemical Products Ltd.
Federal-Mogul Corporation announced it has entered into an agreement to sell Fel-Pro Chemical Products L.P. to Loctite Corporation, a part of Henkel KGaA, a global specialist in applied chemistry headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. ... Continue reading
Fifth Annual "Matchbox Toy Show" Hits Hershey, Pennsylvania
At the 1998 "Matchbox Toy Show," Matchbox fans and collectors from around the world will gather to bid, swap and make deals for the perfect car to add to their collection. Bidding has been known to range from as little as $1 to as high as $2,000. ... Continue reading
Ford and Outdoor Systems, Inc. Announce Advertising Package
Ford and Outdoor Systems, Inc. announced a significant buy in the history of outdoor advertising. The agreement securesfor Ford's brands OSI's prime out-of-home advertising locations for the next several years in all major markets in the US. ... Continue reading
Ford Sponsors Football Clinics for Inner-City Boys
Young boys and teens will tackle skills necessary for life, thanks to a program sponsored by the NFL and Ford Division, a division of Ford Motor Company . ... Continue reading
General Motors Awards TREMEC Transmissions
TREMEC Transmissions, was recognized by General Motors as a Supplier-of-the-Year for 1997. This is the second year in a row TREMEC has received the honor. The prestigious award was given to 182 suppliers representing 25 countries. ... Continue reading
Global Motorsport Group Enters Into Definitive Merger Agreement
Global Motorsport Group, Inc. (formerly Custom Chrome, Inc.) announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Global will be acquired by an entity controlled by Fremont Partners. ... Continue reading
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IRL: Stewart Wins in New England; Complete Results Attached
IRL: Stewart Wins in New England; Complete Results Attached ... Continue reading
ISS' Internet Scanner Awarded 'Security Product of the Year'
Internet Scanner, the industry's first security scanning product, was recently named the "Security Product of the Year" at the UK Networking Industry Awards. ... Continue reading
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Sale of Subsidiary
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced that it has sold its subsidiary, Lake City Express (LXI). The sale was made to Susan Atherton, the current president, and a group of investors. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Television Documentary to Air on Travel Channel
Last year, seven journalists set out to drive across Mongolia in a pair of Land Rover Discoverys this is the subject of Mongolia: An Expedition of Discovery, a TV documentary that will air July 12 on The Travel Channel at 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. EDT. ... Continue reading
Meritor Automotive Names Nuckols Vice President
Meritor Automotive, Inc. announced the appointment of Monte J. Nuckols to vice president, Information Technology, Heavy Vehicle Systems. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Race Results from Lysol 200
NASCAR BGN: Race Results from Lysol 200 ... Continue reading
NASCAR SJAPS: 1998 NASCAR Slim Jim All Pro Series Race Facts
NASCAR SJAPS: 1998 NASCAR Slim Jim All Pro Series Race Facts ... Continue reading
NASCAR SJAPS: Lanier Locals Lie in Wait for Slim Jim Drivers
NASCAR SJAPS: Lanier Locals Lie in Wait for Slim Jim Drivers ... Continue reading
New Teen Driving Law Starts July 1
A new law requiring more driving experience for teenagers before becoming fully licensed takes effect July 1. The graduated driver licensing law requires all drivers under 18 to hold an instruction permit for at least 6 months, rather than 30 days. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Race Results from Sears Craftsman Nationals
NHRA: Race Results from Sears Craftsman Nationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Scelzi, Pedregon, Johnson, Hines and Freeman Among Sears Craftsman Nationals Winners
NHRA: Scelzi, Pedregon, Johnson, Hines and Freeman Among Sears Craftsman Nationals Winners ... Continue reading
NHTSA Signs Agreement in Geneva
At a meeting in Geneva, the Department of Transportation's NHTSA signed an agreement which makes possible the development of global regulations concerning the safety performance of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment. ... Continue reading
NTB Trans-Am: Gentilozzi Wins with Flag-to-Flag Run in Minneapolis
NTB Trans-Am: Gentilozzi Wins with Flag-to-Flag Run in Minneapolis ... Continue reading
OEMs Challenge Engine Control Unit Aftermarket Participants
According to research conducted by Frost & Sullivan, U.S. Engine Control Unit Aftermarket, revenues for the U.S. aftermarket for engine control units reached $69 mil in 1997, and the number of cars and light trucks in the US equipped with ECUs in 1998 is about 170 mil. ... Continue reading
Prestolite and Ecoair Sign Technology Agreement
Prestolite Electric Inc. announced that it has signed technology and collaboration agreement with privately-held Ecoair Corp. Prestolite will manufacture the Ecoair alternator for sale to truck, bus, emergency vehicle and other markets. ... Continue reading
Second Annual Matchbox USA Contest
Could Your Town Use $25,000? If so, then enter the Second Annual "Matchbox USA Contest." A Grand Prize of $25,000 will be awarded to one town to be used toward a program that will benefit the entire community, and the town's name will appear on a collection of Matchbox cars. ... Continue reading
Siemens Acquires Landis & Gyr's U.S. Metering Group
Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution LLC announced it has acquired Lafayette, Ind.-based Landis & Gyr Utilities Services, Inc., giving Siemens complete metering solutions for applications ranging from the home to the power plant. ... Continue reading
Smart Choice Automotive Group Raises $3.75 Million
Smart Choice Automotive Group, Inc., a consolidator of the 'dealer-financed' used car retailing industry in the Southeastern US, announced that the Company has raised $3.75 million in equity capital. ... Continue reading
Snap-on Announces Next Phase of Strategic Plan
Snap-on Inc. announced that the next stage of its strategic business plan will contain a broad program of internal rationalizations, consolidations and reorganizations that will improve Snap-on's business operations and its economic profit. ... Continue reading
Standard Automotive Corp. Secures Financing
Standard Automotive Corp. announced that it received from PNC Bank, N.A. and PNC Capital Markets Inc. a commitment to provide the company with a $40 mil credit facility for the financing of the acquisitions of R&S Truck Body Company Inc. and CPS Trailer. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Wins Prestigious Advertising Awards
Tenneco Automotive has been awarded national honors for creative achievement for its 1997 Monroe(R) Sensa-Trac(R) shock absorber advertising campaign. ... Continue reading
Toyota Standardizes on Mercury Interactive Tools for Year 2000 Testing
Mercury Interactive Corp, provider of enterprise application testing solutions, announced that Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. has standardized on Mercury Interactive's Year 2000 testing solutions to test Year 2000 compliance across the enterprise. ... Continue reading
TREMEC Transmissions Honored with Shingo Prize
TREMEC Transmissions, was recently recognized with the highly coveted Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing for 1997. TREMEC manufactures high performance transmissions for a wide variety of passenger cars and light trucks. ... Continue reading
TTC Announces Winner Of High-Performance Driving Course
Transmission Technologies Corporation, which markets Spicer and TREMEC transmissions, announced the winner of a four-day high performance driving course at The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Phoenix, Ariz. ... Continue reading
USRRC: Weaver/Leitzinger Dominate Minneapolis Can-Am; Panoz Takes GT Battle
USRRC: Weaver/Leitzinger Dominate Minneapolis Can-Am; Panoz Takes GT Battle ... Continue reading
Walbro Corporation Declares Preferred Stock Dividend
The Board of Directors of Walbro Corporation has declared a second quarter dividend of $.50 per share of the Company's convertible trust preferred securities, payable July 31, 1998, to stockholders of record July 15, 1998. ... Continue reading
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