A.C.L.N. Announces Six Month Earnings
A.C.L.N. Limited announced to the public its results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
AlliedSignal Remains Committed To Acquiring AMP
AlliedSignal Inc. announced that it remains committed to pursuing a combination between AMP and AlliedSignal. ... Continue reading
AMA: Grand National Championship Coming Down to the Wire
AMA: Grand National Championship Coming Down to the Wire ... Continue reading
ATLANTIC, BUSINESS: PDR Reorganizes Race Team for 1999
ATLANTIC, BUSINESS: PDR Reorganizes Race Team for 1999 ... Continue reading
Automotive Performance Group Retains the Wall Street Group
AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE GROUP (APG), INC. announced that it has engaged The Wall Street Group, Inc. to provide financial public relations services for the Company. ... Continue reading
AutoNation USA Opens 2nd Phoenix Area Megastore
AutoNation USA will open its second megastore in the Phoenix area on Monday, September 21 in Phoenix. The new AutoNation USA, located at 16506 N. 26th Ave. (I-17 and Bell Road) is the 38th megastore to open nationally. ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 38
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 38 ... Continue reading
BREED Technologies Resolves Remaining Items Being Discussed
BREED Technologies, Inc. announced that it has resolved the remaining items that it previously announced were being discussed with the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission. ... Continue reading
BUSINESS: New Managing Director for Cosworth Racing
BUSINESS: New Managing Director for Cosworth Racing ... Continue reading
Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe (1998) ... Continue reading
Chrysler Announces Vote Results on Merger with Daimler-Benz
Chrysler Corporation announced at its Special Meeting of Shareholders in Wilmington, Delaware that Chrysler Shareholders approved the Corporation's business combination with Daimler- Benz AG. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Reports U.S. and Canadian Assembly Plants Schedule
Chrysler Corporation reports all nine U.S. assembly plants and all three Canadian assembly plants will operate the week of September 21, 1998. ... Continue reading
COLLECTIBLE TRIUMPH TR2/3 ... Continue reading
Copart Introducing Vehicle Imaging to All Facilities
Copart, Inc., announced that it is implementing its vehicle imaging system at all of its 60 facilities nationwide. ... Continue reading
Dana, Daewoo Sign Joint Venture Agreement
Dana Corporation today announced that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Daewoo-FSO Sp.zo.o, a unit of Daewoo Group Korea, to produce rear axles and driveshafts in Warsaw, Poland. ... Continue reading
DCR Rates Triad Auto Receivables Owner Trust 1998-3
Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. has assigned a 'AAA' rating to the 8.18 percent $10,000,902 Class B asset-backed notes issued by Triad Auto Receivables Owner Trust 1998-3. ... Continue reading
Delphi Automotive Begins to Build New Facility in Brazil
Delphi Automotive Systems announced today that it is beginning construction of a 65,000-square-foot facility in Gravatai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. ... Continue reading
'Do The Buckle' Campaign in Nashville area
Chrysler Corporation is addressing this problem in Nashville and the surrounding area with a new multi-million dollar campaign aimed at reminding kids and people of all ages it's "cool" to Do the Buckle. ... Continue reading
Dr. John McTague Will Retire at Year End as Ford's Chief Scientist
Dr. John McTague has elected to retire, effective Jan. 1, 1999, after serving the company for 12 years as its vice president - Technical Affairs and previously as vice president -Research. ... Continue reading
Ford Natural Gas SUVs 'Protect and Serve' the Environment
From the beaches of Los Angeles, across the mountains of Aspen, and to New York City's Central Park, Ford Motor Company's new full-size natural gas sport utility Expedition is ready to "Protect and Serve" the environment. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Salutes Inventors from Around U.S.
If you drive a car, write with ink, ride in airplanes, wear rubber gloves, use power tools, drink beer or soda, live near a nuclear power plant, or use a computer, you can thank the inventors being honored at the Goodyear Technical Center. ... Continue reading
Grease Monkey Holding Corporation announced the hiring of Rex L. Utsler as President and Chief Operating Officer ... Continue reading
Great Oaks Insurance Assigned 'Api' Rating by S&P
Standard & Poor's assigned its single-'Api' insurer financial strength rating to Great Oaks Insurance Co. Great Oaks Insurance is licensed in four states. Its major line of business is auto insurance. ... Continue reading
Hi-Tech Weapon Used to Catch the Bad Guys
The hi-tech weapon in fighting car theft, the On-Guard Tracker, now has 100 "notches" in its computer chips. The Tracker uses satellite and wireless technology to locate stolen vehicles. ... Continue reading
INDYLIGHTS: SyberVision Joins Dorricott as Sponsor
INDYLIGHTS: SyberVision Joins Dorricott as Sponsor ... Continue reading
Innovative Designs and Continuous Improvements are Key
Vehicle manufacturers who market exciting, relevant and innovative products that are responsive to consumers' needs tend to achieve high rankings in J.D. Power and Ass. APEAL studies, continuing a trend that began at the study'sinception. ... Continue reading
IRL: Intrigue Paces IRL in Texas
IRL: Intrigue Paces IRL in Texas ... Continue reading
Lexus RX 300 Ranked Most Appealing Luxury SUV
Lexus vehicles took two top honors in the J.D. Power and Associates 1998 APEAL Study. The innovative RX 300 took the title of Most Appealing Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle, while the LS 400 was ranked Most Appealing Premium Luxury Car. ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Sees 120% Higher Q3 Revenue
Lithia Motors, Inc. Chairman & CEO Sidney B. DeBoer said that he sees third quarter revenue rising an estimated 120% from the $85.6 million posted in the third quarter of 1997. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Opens New Auto Emission Test Lab
Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc. (MBNA) has opened a new state-of-the-art emission test laboratory in Long Beach, California. ... Continue reading
Meritor Automotive and Freightliner Expand Alliance
Meritor Automotive, Inc. and Freightliner Corp. today announced that they have entered into a multi-year drivetrain supply agreement that will further expand the collaborative alliance of the two companies. ... Continue reading
Mobil Awarded Exploration Acreage On Grand Banks
Mobil Corporation announced that the company's Canadian subsidiary was awarded six new oil and gas exploration licenses on the Grand Banks, offshore Newfoundland, Canada. ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Completes Acquisition
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of 189 company-operated and 14 franchised Speedy stores, all located in the United States, from SMK Speedy International Inc. of Toronto, Canada. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Bobby Labonte Set to Drive Shell Pontiac at Dover
NASCAR BGN: Bobby Labonte Set to Drive Shell Pontiac at Dover ... Continue reading
NASCAR-CTS: Butch Miller and Dana Dodge Team like new tracks
NASCAR-CTS: Butch Miller and Dana Dodge Team like new tracks ... Continue reading
NASCAR-CTS: Lance Norick looks to keep consistency going at Gateway
NASCAR-CTS: Lance Norick looks to keep consistency going at Gateway ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Liberty Racing Releases Wayne Anderson as Driver of #84 Porter-Cable Ford
NASCAR Trucks: Liberty Racing Releases Wayne Anderson as Driver of #84 Porter-Cable Ford ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jim Mattei now sole owner of Mattei Motorsports
NASCAR WCUP: Jim Mattei now sole owner of Mattei Motorsports ... Continue reading
NHRA, NASCAR-WCUP, EDITORIAL: Dangerous Bill's Great NASCAR Adventure
NHRA, NASCAR-WCUP, EDITORIAL: Dangerous Bill's Great NASCAR Adventure ... Continue reading
NHRA, WEB, BUSINESS: Sickles Corp. Motorsports Signs More New Sponsors at US Nationals
NHRA, WEB, BUSINESS: Sickles Corp. Motorsports Signs More New Sponsors at US Nationals ... Continue reading
NTB Trans-Am Series Charges Up for Pikes Peak Return
NTB Trans-Am Series Charges Up for Pikes Peak Return ... Continue reading
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT COUPE New Car Review: PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT COUPE (1999)
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT COUPE (1999) ... Continue reading
PSCR: G&W Motorsports to Enter NAPA Auto Parts 3 Hour Sebring Classic
PSCR: G&W Motorsports to Enter NAPA Auto Parts 3 Hour Sebring Classic ... Continue reading
PSCR: Michelin and Panoz Return to Sebring Seeking to Repeat GT1 Triumph at the Famed Airport Circuit ... Continue reading
Quaker State Shareholders Approve Merger With Pennzoil
Quaker State Corporation announced that the pending merger of Quaker State with the motor oil, refined products and fast lube operations of Pennzoil Company was approved by the holders of a majority of Quaker State's outstanding shares. ... Continue reading
SDRC Announces Stock Repurchase Program
Structural Dynamics Research Corporation announced that the Company's Board of Directors has approved a program to repurchase up to 3,000,000 shares of its common stock. ... Continue reading
SDRC Launches Metaphase Enterprise Solution Provider
SDRC, the worldwide PDM market leader, announced the intro of the Metaphase Enterprise Solution Provider program. ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Announces Acquisition Of Two Dealerships
Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire Infiniti of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina and Tampa Volvo in Tampa, Florida. These dealerships have combined 1997 revenues of approximately $40 million. ... Continue reading
Spec Racer Fords to Duel in Pikes Peak Sequel
Spec Racer Fords to Duel in Pikes Peak Sequel ... Continue reading
"SUCCESS STORIES:JAPAN" Names U.S. Auto-Parts Maker Gentex
Not all U.S. auto-parts makers are locked out of Japan. In its Sept issue, SUCCESS STORIES:JAPAN, the world's only publication exclusively devoted to helping non-Japanese companies succeed in Japan, examines the Japan success of Gentex Corp. ... Continue reading
Tesma Announces Fiscal 1998 Year End and Q4 Results
Tesma International Inc. announced its fourth quarter and year end sales, income and earnings per share for the period ended July 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
Tracks: Street Stock/Open Wheel Modified Nationals Features $15,000 Purse at Bloomington
Tracks: Street Stock/Open Wheel Modified Nationals Features $15,000 Purse at Bloomington ... Continue reading
Two BMW Models Recognized as Exciting Automobiles
The BMW M3 models and the 318ti both ranked highest in their respective categories J.D. Power and Associates' APEAL study. The BMW M3 ranked as the "most appealing entry luxury car" and the 318ti as the "most appealing sporty car." ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Corp. Announces Exchange Offer
Ugly Duckling Corp. announced an offer to exchange up to $32.5 million principal amount of its 12 percent subordinated debentures due 2003 for up to 5 million shares of its common stock. ... Continue reading
Vastera Signs Gateway International Trade Logistics
Vastera announced that Gateway, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in the direct marketing of personal computers, signed a licensing agreement for the Vastera EMS-2000(R) import/export solution. ... Continue reading
Volvo Provides Test Car for New Safety Device Examination
Volvo has agreed to equip a Volvo S70 sedan with Goldberg's invention and display it at this seminar. Afterward, the car will be loaned to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in TN for six months for testing and participation in other conferences. ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 305,892 units this week, down from the 279,161 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
Western Oil & Tire Distributors, Inc. Agrees in Principal to Acquire
Western Oil & Tire Distributors, Inc. announced that it has reached agreement in principal to acquire a Western United States based petroleum product distributor. ... Continue reading
Williams Controls Executives At Investors Conference
Williams Controls, Inc. Chairman and CEO Thomas W. Itin and the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Gerard A. Herlihy, are featured presenters at the Northwest Investors Conference in Portland, OR ... Continue reading
World Challenge Season Finale Showdown at Pikes Peak
World Challenge Season Finale Showdown at Pikes Peak ... Continue reading
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