Action Performance Announces Stock Repurchase Program
Action Performance Companies Inc.(TM), announced that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program that will allow the company to buy up to $20 million of its common stock. ... Continue reading
American Intl Industries Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Marald Inc
American International Industries Inc. announced that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the shares of Unlimited Coatings, which distributes specialty chemicals to the automotive after-market. ... Continue reading
Audiovox Named Supplier of Auto Security Systems for 1999 Hummer
Audiovox Corporation announced they have been selected as the exclusive supplier of auto security systems for one of the hottest vehicles on the road today, the Hummer from AM General (AM). ... Continue reading
Auto Network USA Signs Letter of Intent With Flagstone Automotive Inc.
Auto Network USA the fastest growing, publicly held wholesaler of used luxury automobiles in the U.S., announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent with Flagstone Automotive Inc. ... Continue reading
Avis and OnStar Announce Joint Program
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. and the OnStar division of General Motors announced a pilot program in which a group of Cadillac rental vehicles in Detroit will be equipped with OnStar, the innovative safety, security and information service. ... Continue reading
Car Shopping Fiesta-Style at Dodger Stadium
Organizers of this first-ever, fiesta-style used car sale are tailoring this event for Hispanic consumers, featuring car safety demonstrations and educational information. ... Continue reading
CART: Driver Standings Through October 7th
CART: Driver Standings Through October 7th ... Continue reading
Dent Wizard Intl. and Manheim Auctions Form Joint Venture
Dent Wizard International and Manheim Auctions, Inc., announced that they have completed a joint venture. ... Continue reading
DoubleClick Auto Accelerates into High Gear with Autobytel.com
DoubleClick Inc., a leading provider of global Internet advertising solutions, is capturing a lead position in the fast growing automotive category of online advertising. ... Continue reading
Dynapower Order from American Spring Wire
DynaMotive Technologies Corp announced that it has received an order for its patented DynaPower wire cleaning system from American Spring Wire in Cleveland, Ohio. ... Continue reading
EG&G and Daimler-Benz AG Open New Automotive Testing Facility
With a ceremony featuring an inaugural lap by an experimental Mercedes-Benz test vehicle, EG&G and Daimler-Benz AG opened Germany's newest state-of-the-art automotive testing facility, the Papenburg Proving Ground in Emsland, Germany. ... Continue reading
Fidelity Holdings, Inc. Begins Trading On Nasdaq Stock Market
Fidelity Holdings, Inc. announced that the Company began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market. As of 10:30 a.m. EST, the stock was trading at $5.75, up 24.32%, after opening at $5.00. ... Continue reading
Ford Division Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Ford Division is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with two new initiatives aimed at educating women to take charge of their health. ... Continue reading
Ford Natural Gas SUVs 'Protect and Serve' the Environment
From New York City's Central Park, across the mountains of Aspen, and to the beaches of Los Angeles, Ford Motor Company's new full-size natural gas sport utility Expedition is ready to "Protect and Serve" the environment. ... Continue reading
Formula One: Driver Standings Through October 7th
Formula One: Driver Standings Through October 7th ... Continue reading
General Scanning Announces Summary Judgement Decision
General Scanning Inc. announced that the US District Court for the N. District of CA late last week issued a decision on motions for summary judgment in an action filed against the Company by Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Blimps Fly High at Baseball Playoffs
The bunting is in place, the grass is green and the Goodyear blimp is overhead. You know it's a big game. ... Continue reading
Great White to Test Market Polaris Victory Motorcycles
Great White Marine & Recreation Inc. announces that it has been selected by Polaris Industries Inc. to test market the Polaris Victory Motorcycle in the country of Mexico beginning in January 1999. ... Continue reading
Intermet Names Joseph A. Mentz General Manager of Machining Plant
Intermet Corporation announced that Joseph A. Mentz has been named general manager of the Intermet Machining plant located in Columbus, Georgia. ... Continue reading
IRL: Driver Standings Through October 7th
IRL: Driver Standings Through October 7th ... Continue reading
Kawasaki's Gadson can Clinch Pro Superbike Title at Houston
Kawasaki's Gadson can Clinch Pro Superbike Title at Houston ... Continue reading
Land Rover's Longest Test Drive
An international group of journalists has completed one of history's most ambitious new-vehicle test drives--New Discovery Trek. Two all-new Land Rover Discovery Series IIs covered over 18,000 miles in 4 months driving from London to Paris. ... Continue reading
Maxwell Technologies Wins $2 Million Award to Develop Ultracapacitor
Maxwell Technologies Inc. announced that its Energy Products subsidiary has received a 22-month, $2 million Advanced Technology Program (ATP) award. ... Continue reading
Micropoint Already Meets NHTSA Test Matrix
Proposed regulations from the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) would require automakers to incorporate advanced airbag technology into vehicles beginning in 2002 to be completed by 2006. ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Wins Federal Help to Control Agressive Driving
U.S. Transportation Secretary announced the award of $476,525 to the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Department for an 18-month demonstration project designed to reduce the growing problem of aggressive driving. ... Continue reading
Monaco Finance Announces Special Shareholder Meeting
Monaco Finance, Inc., a sub-prime automobile lender, announced that it will hold a Special Meeting of Shareholders on November 12, 1998 for the purpose of considering a one-for-five reverse stock split of the Company's Class A and Class B Common Stock. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings Through October 7th
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings Through October 7th ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through October 7th
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through October 7th ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through October 7th
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through October 7th ... Continue reading
NASCAR-WCUP: Earnhardt Turns Quick Lap as Pepsi 400 Testing Closes
NASCAR-WCUP: Earnhardt Turns Quick Lap as Pepsi 400 Testing Closes ... Continue reading
NASCAR-WCUP: Goodyear Tire Notes for the NASCAR Winston Cup Winston 500
NASCAR-WCUP: Goodyear Tire Notes for the NASCAR Winston Cup Winston 500 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Driver Standings Through October 7th
NHRA: Driver Standings Through October 7th ... Continue reading
NHRA: Memphis Last NHRA Stop for Romine in 1998
NHRA: Memphis Last NHRA Stop for Romine in 1998 ... Continue reading
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Polk Research Shows Vehicle Leasing Growth Slowing May Soon Peak
The leasing share of the motor vehicle market may have peaked, or will soon do so, according to vehicle registration analysis conducted recently by The Polk Company. ... Continue reading
Secom General Retains Investment Banker
Secom General Corp announced it has retained the investment banking firm of Goldsmith, Agio, Helms and Company to explore strategic alternatives for the Company. ... Continue reading
SolidWorks Named Winner in First SME CAD Challenge
SolidWorks Corporation has been awarded the first place trophy for winning The CAD Challenge competition, held at Computer Technology Solutions '98 on Sept. 30 in Detroit, Mich., sponsored and managed by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Management Change
Standard Motor Products, Inc. announced that Stanley Davidow, Vice President and General Manager of the Company's Four Seasons Temperature Control Division, has resigned his position to pursue other interests. ... Continue reading
Strattec Security Corp Reports Fiscal Q1 Results
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION reported operating results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 27, 1998. ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces 30 Cars for 30 Causes
In celebration of its 30th anniversary of doing business in the United States, Subaru of America, Inc., is donating the use of 30 Subaru Outback automobiles to 30 not-for-profit organizations serving the Greater Philadelphia Region. ... Continue reading
Symons International Group, Inc. Q3 1998 Results to be Below Forecast
Symons International Group, Inc., a leading provider of crop and non-standard automobile insurance, announces that its results for the third quarter of 1998 will be below analysts' estimates. ... Continue reading
Toyota Named World's Most Admired Automotive Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation was ranked the world's most admired automotive company for the second consecutive year in Fortune Magazine's 1998 "World's Most Admired Companies" survey. ... Continue reading
Under terms of a $19 million contract with Nortel Networks announced TRW will design, develop and manufacture transceiver modules for Nortel Networks' Reunion broadband wireless access system. ... Continue reading
Visteon Launches Bold New Customer-Focused IT Strategy
Visteon Automotive Systems is moving firmly forward into the 21st century with implementation of several cutting-edge global information programs that will streamline and integrate business operations while maximizing customer value. ... Continue reading
Waste Board to Step Up Efforts to Clean Up Waste Tires
The California Integrated Waste Management Board, the State's primary recycling agency, will be able to significantly increase its efforts to rid California of some 15 million old tires thanks to an executive order and legislation. ... Continue reading
WoO: This Rain Won't Stop Bloomington Speedway
WoO: This Rain Won't Stop Bloomington Speedway ... Continue reading
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