Alamo Rent A Car Drives Toward Hassle-Free Rental Experience
Saying that the rental car industry is falling short of meeting leisure travelers' needs, Alamo Rent A Car President unveiled a battery of service improvements the company is considering in an effort to take the hassle out of renting a car. ... Continue reading
Ann Delligatta Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Autobytel.com Inc.
Autobytel.com Inc., the premier Internet car-buying service, announced the promotion of Ann Marie Delligatta to chief operating officer (COO). ... Continue reading
BAT Releases Quarterly Projected Sales Figures
BAT International's has obtained sales projections from some of it's subsidiaries and completed quarterly sales projections for the last quarter of 1998 and First Quarter of 1999. ... Continue reading
BMW of North America, Inc., reported September retail sales of 9,323 automobiles. Total annual sales are up 4-percent, with 97,808 cars sold year-to-date. ... Continue reading
BMW of North America, Inc., reported September retail sales of 9,323 automobiles. Total annual sales are up 4-percent, with 97,835 cars sold year-to-date. ... Continue reading
Buick Named Official Sponsor of World Golf Championships
Buick Motor Division announced that it has signed an agreement to become an official sponsor of the domestic events of the World Golf Championships, from 1999-2002. ... Continue reading
CART: Franchitti Wins His Third Race of the Season at the Texaco Grand Prix of Houston
CART: Franchitti Wins His Third Race of the Season at the Texaco Grand Prix of Houston ... Continue reading
Commute Alternatives Available On-line in Time for Rideshare Week
A free map filled with transit information and solo driving alternatives is available in time for California Rideshare Week (Oct. 5-9). ... Continue reading
CSAA Offers Free Diagnostic Services to Non-Profit Organizations
October is National Car Care Month and CSAA and its Approved Auto Repair shops are celebrating by offering free diagnostic services to non-profit and charitable organizations. ... Continue reading
Donnelly Receives Modular Window Order Worth $335 Million
One of Donnelly Corporation's largest-ever automotive window orders, with sales expected to total about $335 million over the life of the program, will start production the summer of 2000, the company announced. ... Continue reading
Experience the Thrill of Vintage Auto Racing With Grand Prix Legends From Sierra Sports
Advanced Driving Simulation Technology Allows Enthusiasts to Relive the Golden Age of Racing Through Realistic Replication of Tracks, Cars and Legendary Drivers ... Continue reading
Family Circle Names Family Car of the Year
Family Circle's 1998 Family Car of the Year awards were announced, with the Buick LeSabre and Chevrolet Tahoe leading the magazine's 11th annual ranking of cars considered best for families. ... Continue reading
FHWA Restructures HQ, Field Organizations
Federal Highway Administrator Kenneth R. Wykle today announced that the agency made pivotal changes to its organization by restructuring its headquarters, establishing new resource centers in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago and San Francisco, and eliminating nine regional offices ... Continue reading
FHWA Restructures HQ, Field Organizations
Federal Highway Administrator Kenneth R. Wykle today announced that the agency made pivotal changes to its organization by restructuring its headquarters, establishing new resource centers in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago and San Francisco, and eliminating nine regional offices ... Continue reading
Fidelity Holdings, Inc. Receives Approval for Nasdaq Listing
Fidelity Holdings, Inc. announced that it has received approval from the Nasdaq Stock Market to begin trading on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market under the symbol FDHG effective October 7, 1998. ... Continue reading
Ford's September U.S. Sales Up 4%
U.S. customers purchased or leased 326,941 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Jaguar dealers in September, up 4.1 percent from a year ago. Truck sales climbed 9.2 percent to 196,707 -- the fifth consecutive month of record truck sales. ... Continue reading
Freightliner's First N.C. Manufacturing Plant Turns 20
More than 2,00O Freightliner Gastonia Parts Manufacturing Plant (PMP) employees, retirees and family members took time out Saturday to celebrate the plant's 20-year anniversary. ... Continue reading
Gleason Corporation Announces Share Repurchase Program
Gleason Corporation's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 10% of the company's outstanding shares of common stock. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Plans to Complete Kelly Integration
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced plans to complete the total integration of its Goodyear North America and Kelly- Springfield operations. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Two General Managers for Kelly Brand
As part of the continuing integration of Goodyear and Kelly- Springfield, two individuals have been named to new positions to strengthen the Kelly and private brands as part of the North American Tire brand portfolio of products. ... Continue reading
Groundbreaking for the Intl. Trade and Transportation Center Oct. 7
Groundbreaking ceremony for the International Trade and Transportation Center, a 700-plus-acre intermodal distribution center and transportation facility, with direct rail link to ports of L.A. and Long Beach. ... Continue reading
It Takes About 3,800 Different Parts to Build the Average Car
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) says it takes approximately 3,800 different parts (identified by unique part numbers) to build the average car. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Records Another Sales Surge
With Mercedes-Benz dealers retailing 13,728 new vehicles in September, for the first nine-months of 1998, Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc. (MBNA) has already passed 1997's record- breaking sales total of 122,265 for the entire year. ... Continue reading
MG Industries Purchases Liquid Carbon Dioxide Production
MG Industries and Koch Carbon Dioxide, a division of Koch Sulfur Products Company, have signed an agreement under which MG Industries has purchased 100 per cent of Koch's Pine Bend, Minnesota liquid carbon dioxide production. ... Continue reading
Milbank Insurance Co. Assigned 'Api' Rating by Standard & Poor's
Standard & Poor's assigned its single-`Api' insurer financial strength rating to Milbank Insurance Co. ... Continue reading
NASCAR-BGN: Total Team Effort Leads Mclaughlin to Charlotte Victory
NASCAR-BGN: Total Team Effort Leads Mclaughlin to Charlotte Victory ... Continue reading
NHRA: Eaton Earns Pro Stock Truck Victory Saturday
NHRA: Eaton Earns Pro Stock Truck Victory Saturday ... Continue reading
NHRA: Parks to address Motor Press Guild
NHRA: Parks to address Motor Press Guild ... Continue reading
NHRA: Small Victories Keep Underdahl Going in Pro Stock Motorcycle
NHRA: Small Victories Keep Underdahl Going in Pro Stock Motorcycle ... Continue reading
Nissan Moves to Build Strength and Depth in Management
Nissan Motor Corporation, U.S.A. announced the appointments of three veteran Nissan employees to key positions that will strengthen the company's management regionally and nationally. ... Continue reading
October is National Car Care Month
The National Automotive Parts Association named 30-year industry professional Denny Mandeville, of Sedona, Arizona, as the 1998 NAPA/ASE Tech of the Year. ... Continue reading
Porsche U.S. Sales up Thirty-Four Percent in September 1998
Porsche Cars North America, importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States announced sales and stock figures for the month of September 1998. ... Continue reading
Previews the 21st Century From Paris
The 100th anniversary of the Paris Auto Show gave the world a peek into the next century of cars, and the editors were on the scene to file a huge specialreport. ... Continue reading
Sir William Purves Joins Textron's International Advisory Council
Textron Inc. announced the appointment of Sir William Purves to the company's International Advisory Council, a distinguished group of ten business and political leaders from eight countries. ... Continue reading
Spacetec IMC Announces Official Certification for Solid Edge V6
Spacetec IMC Corp, the premier provider of 3D interactive motion control solutions, announced that the Spaceball(R) FLX Series of 3D motion controllers have been officially certified by Unigraphics Solutions Inc. for its Solid Edge application. ... Continue reading
SPX and General Signal Shareholders Approve Merger
SPX Corporation and General Signal Corporation announced that both SPX and General Signal shareholders have approved the merger of the two companies. SPX and General Signal expect to complete the transaction October 6, 1998. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Reports Strong September Sales
American Suzuki Motor Corp. reported U.S. sales of 3,128 for the month of September, a 41.2 percent increase in its monthly sales compared with 2,215 in 1997. ... Continue reading
Titan Motorcycle of America is Fully Reporting
Titan Motorcycle Co. of America announced that the company's form 10-SB registration statement has cleared Securities and Exchange Commission comments. ... Continue reading
UNOVA Completes Acquisition of Milacron's Machine Tool Group
UNOVA, Inc. and Cincinnati Milacron Inc. announced the completion of UNOVA's acquisition of Milacron's machine tool business for $180 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. ... Continue reading
USAC Western States Midget Results
USAC Western States Midget Results ... Continue reading
USAC Western States Sprint Results
USAC Western States Sprint Results ... Continue reading
UTC Board Authorizes Increased Share Repurchase
United Technologies Corp.'s board of directors has authorized the acquisition of an additional 15 million shares. These shares have a value exceeding $1 billion at the current share price. ... Continue reading
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