1-800-AutoTow Names New Chief Operating Officer
President and CEO of 1-800-AutoTow(tm), announced the promotion of Eugene Iarocci to Chief Operating Officer for 1-800-AutoTow, a publicly traded company rolling up America's vehicle towing industry into a national brand. ... Continue reading
The all-new 1999 Honda Odyssey minivan, the biggest and most powerful Honda ever made, will have a base price of $23,200 (U.S.) for the LX model when it goes on sale later this month, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced here today. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz C43 (1999) ... Continue reading
The door was open, the coffee was on, and with the satellite doing what it was supposed to do, we were ready for action. With Schumacher on pole and 100 thousand tifosi -the local fanatics- going crazy thousands of miles away at Monza this -short of being there- was most definitely THE place to be on Sunday 13th Septem ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo Features Siemens Driver Information/Navigation Tech
Siemens Automotive has been awarded a contract worth up to $70 million (DM 120) to supply highly integrated vehicle, navigation and driver information systems to the Alfa Romeo 166. ... Continue reading
All-New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Makes World Debut
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its all-new S-Class during press activities preceding the opening of the Paris Auto Show. The world debut of the top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz sedan kicks off sales in Europe next month. ... Continue reading
AMA: Parker Regains Lead Going Into Las Vegas
AMA: Parker Regains Lead Going Into Las Vegas ... Continue reading
AMA: U.S. Open of Supercross - Ready to Rock Las Vegas
The stage is set and the excitement peaking for the richest single race in the history of AMA Supercross. On the nights of Oct. 10 and 11, the world's top riders will converge on the Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden for the U.S. Open of Supercross. ... Continue reading
Arvin to Expand Coil-Coating Operations
Arvin Industries, Inc. announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire WorldSource Coil Coating, Inc. The transaction is subject to the approval of the Arvin Board of Directors and any regulatory approvals. ... Continue reading
A. Schulman Inc. Expects Q4 Results to Meet or Exceed Estimates
A. Schulman Inc. announced that it expects financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter ended August 31, 1998, which will be released on October 20, will meet or exceed the analysts' estimates of $.40 per share. ... Continue reading
Audi Records Best September Since 1986
Audi of America, Inc. reported U.S. sales of 3,691 for the month of September, representing a 79.4 percent increase over the same month last year when sales were 2,057. ... Continue reading
Autocam Completes Acquisition of French Manufacturer
Kentwood, Michigan-based Autocam Corporation announced that it completed the previously-announced purchase of Frank & Pignard, a French manufacturer of precision-machined metal components with operations in Cluses, France, for $53 million. ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 40
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 40 ... Continue reading
CART: Driver Standings Through October 1
CART: Driver Standings Through October 1 ... Continue reading
Chrysler International Reports September Sales
Chrysler Corporation announced that total international sales outside of North America were down 24 percent for the month of September, with 14,317 units sold compared to 18,760 units sold one year ago. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Reports Assembly Plants Schedule For Week of Oct 5, 1998
Chrysler Corporation reports all nine U.S. assembly plants and two of three Canadian assembly plants will operate the week of October 5, 1998. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Unveils Sebring Concept Cars
Chrysler Corporation will unveil four unique Sebring Convertibles as part its sponsorship of the third annual Louis Vuitton Classic in New York City, October 2-4. ... Continue reading
Corporate Profile for Allied Holdings Inc., dated Oct. 2, 1998
Allied Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of several subsidiaries engaged in the automotive distribution business. The Allied Automotive Group, through its subsidiaries, is the largest motor carrier in N. America specializing in delivery. ... Continue reading
Customers Agree: Volvo VN Series is Best in Class
Truck owners rated the Volvo VN Series highest in terms of overall quality in a recent survey of the best-selling new highway tractors introduced since 1996 -- the Volvo VN Series, the Freightliner Century Class and the Kenworth T2000. ... Continue reading
'Do the Buckle' Campaign Makes Safety Belts 'Cool' in Spokane
Chrysler is striving to raise awareness in Spokane about the importance of safety belts and buckling kids in the back seat. ... Continue reading
Drag Bikes: AMA Prostar Set to Return to the Gulf Coast
AMA Prostar Set to Return to the Gulf Coast ... Continue reading
Eagle-Picher Files Its Third Quarter 10Q with the SEC
Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. filed a 10Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission, excerpts of which follow. ... Continue reading
First Priority Group And CSC Enter Strategic Alliance
First Priority Group of New York and call center giant CSC of Fort Lauderdale have announced the formation of a strategic alliance. ... Continue reading
FORD ESCORT ZX2 New Car Review: FORD ESCORT ZX2 (1999)
FORD ESCORT ZX2 (1999) ... Continue reading
Ford's 'Buckle Up With Sesame Street' Goes to Philadelphia
Ford Motor Company, Children's Television Workshop (CTW) and Emergency Nurses CARE (EN CARE) have teamed up to debut "Buckle Up With Sesame Street," their national multi-city safety tour at Sesame Place, October 3-4 in Langhorne, PA. ... Continue reading
Formula One: Driver Standings Through October 1
Formula One: Driver Standings Through October 1 ... Continue reading
Goodyear Aims to Eliminate Flat Tires
Marketers from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, however, say there's only one flat-proof solution: eliminate the flat tire forever. ... Continue reading
International Speedway Corp. on Bond Issuance for Kansas City Project
International Speedway Corporation announced the sale of bonds by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas has been delayed pending the resolution of litigation against the Unified Government. ... Continue reading
IRL: Boat Hopes for Good Luck in Las Vegas
Indy car driver Billy Boat hopes that his visit to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Las Vegas 500K on Sunday, Oct. 11, will bring a change of luck for him and the Conseco/A.J. Foyt Racing team. ... Continue reading
IRL: Brack's Success Helps Racing Pick Up Speed with Swedish Fans
On March 20, 1966, A.J. Foyt, only a two-time Indy 500 champion at the time, started fourth in a USAC champ car race at Phoenix International Raceway, fell out after 101 laps in 11th place and won a whopping $396.24. ... Continue reading
IRL: Date Changes, New Colorado Race are Highlights of 1999 Schedule
Several date changes and a second race at Pikes Peak International Raceway are the highlights of the 1999 Pep Boys Indy Racing League schedule, announced during a meeting between League officials and team owners. ... Continue reading
IRL: Las Vegas 500K Schedule ... Continue reading
IRL: Pep Boys Indy Racing League Driver Standings Through October 1
IRL: Pep Boys Indy Racing League Driver Standings Through October 1 ... Continue reading
IRL: The Road to Vegas ... Continue reading
Lower Average Prices and Finance Rates Equal Values On 1999 Fords
Ford and Mercury dealers will be offering great values on 1999 models under Ford Motor Company's new retail incentives, which go into effect October 3. ... Continue reading
Midas Will Enter Into Strategic Alliance With Magneti Marelli
Midas, Inc. and Magneti Marelli, S.p.A. announced that a definitive agreement has been reached to form a strategic alliance to develop the Midas program in the business of fast auto service repair in Europe and South America. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Benson Wins All Pro Auto Parts Challenge Race
Race results for the All Pro Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts 300 challenge race held Friday, October 2. This was a forty lap race to determine the final eight spots in Saturday's BGN race. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings Through October 1
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings Through October 1 ... Continue reading
NASCAR-BGN: Todd Bodine Cant Wait for Charlotte
NASCAR-BGN: Todd Bodine Cant Wait for Charlotte ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through October 1
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through October 1 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through October 1
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through October 1 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Gateway Homecoming for Wallace, Schrader
NASCAR WCUP: Gateway Homecoming for Wallace, Schrader ... Continue reading
New Brushless Motor Product Line Announced by Satcon
SatCon Technology Corporation announced that its Magmotor Division has completed the design and development of a new brushless DC servo-motor line designed to provide the highest possible torque utilizing the smallest amount of space. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Driver Standings Through October 1
NHRA: Driver Standings Through October 1 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Hofman Confident of Victory Heading Into Memphis
NHRA: Hofman Confident of Victory Heading Into Memphis ... Continue reading
NHRA: Pennzoil's Outlaw Machine on Top Early
Some extremely nasty weather greeted the top drivers of the National Hot Rod Association during Friday's opening round of qualifying for the 10th annual Parts America Nationals. But the undesirable conditions didn't seem to bother Team Pennzoil Pro Stock driver Bruce Allen. ... Continue reading
NTB Trans-Am: Gentilozzi on Pole for Houston Race
Paul Gentilozzi scored his ninth pole of the year in qualifying for Saturday's 60-lap, 91.62-mile NTB Trans-Am Series season finale on the streets of Houston. ... Continue reading
Onyx Acceptance Adds Major Investment Bank to Its Cadre of Lenders
Onyx Acceptance Corporation announced the formation of a new creditor relationship and receipt of a $50,000,000 residual credit facility from a prestigious international investment banking firm. ... Continue reading
Oxygenated Fuels Association Applauds New Law
The nation's producers of the clean-fuel additive MTBE today heralded a new California law that will provide additional funding for the cleanup of drinking water sources contaminated by leaking underground fuel-storage tanks. ... Continue reading
Penske Auto Centers Names President and Chief Executive Officer
Roger S. Penske, Chairman of Penske Auto Centers, Inc., announced the appointment of James M. Wheat as President and CEO of Penske Auto Centers, Inc. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys IRL 1999 Championship Race Moved to Texas Motor Speedway
Pep Boys IRL 1999 Championship Race Moved to Texas Motor Speedway ... Continue reading
Safety Components International, Inc. Announces Additional Awards
Safety Components International, Inc. announced that its North American automotive group was awarded an additional 725,000 airbag cushions totaling approximately $7.2 million in revenues from a major module supplier. ... Continue reading
STARMAZDA: Tustin Exhibition Race
STARMAZDA: Tustin Exhibition Race ... Continue reading
Tecumseh Products to Close Acklin Stamping Plant
Tecumseh Products Company has informed its Acklin Stamping Division Employees and the union that it intends to discontinue manufacturing operations in its Toledo, Ohio facility. ... Continue reading
Timken IsoClass Metric Bearings Introduced
The Timken Company introduced its new Timken(R) IsoClass(TM) line of metric 30000 series tapered roller bearings at a special meeting with its authorized bearing distributors in Europe. ... Continue reading
TOYOTA T100 4WD X/CAB SR5 (1998) ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Receives Shipment Order
Turbodyne Technologies Inc. announced that it has received the first shipment order of Turbopac(TM) products pursuant to the terms of the purchase order from the TransBusiness Group of Moscow, Russian Federation. ... Continue reading
UPDATE: FORD AT FORD,SATURN TO GM,AND OTHER STUFF
UPDATE: FORD AT FORD,SATURN TO GM,AND OTHER STUFF ... Continue reading
USAC Midgets: Bakersfield TQ Midget Results
USAC TQ MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 30, 1998 -- Bakersfield, California - Bakersfield Speedway ... Continue reading
USAC Midgets: Bakersfield WS Midget Results
USAC "WESTERN STATES" MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 30, 1998 -- Bakersfield, California - Bakersfield Speedway ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports September Sales
With sales of 18,228, Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported its best September sales results since 1985. This figure represents a 62.7 percent increase over last year's September figure of 11,203. ... Continue reading
Volo/Kruse Car Collector Auction Features Ford Model 'A' Collection
Volo Antique Auto Museum will offer more than 300 cars in their bi-annual auction held October 24-25, 1998, at the Volo Antique Auto Museum in Volo, Ill., featuring a collection of Ford Model "A's" and a "No Reserve" special segment on Sunday. ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 339,673 units, down from the 357,189 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
WOO: Lasoski Breaks Track Record
Danny 'The Dude' Lasoski rewrote Bloomington Speedway's one lap speed record during Pennzoil World Of Outlaws qualifying Wednesday night. ... Continue reading
WOO: Rain Delays World of Outlaw Racing Again
WOO: Rain Delays World of Outlaw Racing Again ... Continue reading
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