Lexus RX300 (1999) ... Continue reading
Amerigon Appoints Spencer Trask Securities as Investment Banker
Amerigon Incorporated announced that in a move designed to enhance the Company's access to financial markets and strategic investments, it has appointed Spencer Trask Securities, Inc., a New York based firm, as its investment banker. ... Continue reading
Automakers Disappointed Over Signing of Kyoto Protocol
The American Automobile Manufacturers Ass. and its members -- Chrysler, Ford and General Motors -- fully share the concerns expressed by members of Congress of both Parties who had urged the President not to sign the Kyoto Protocol at this time. ... Continue reading
B.A.T. Terminates Relationship With World Transportation Authority
BAT announced that two of its subsidiary companies have terminated their relationships with World Transportation Authority, Inc. (WTA), a division of C.A.R. LTD. ... Continue reading
Burnham Successfully Completes Tender Offer For Bryan Stock
Burnham Corp announced that it has accepted for payment and made arrangements to pay for 185,749 shares of common stock of Bryan Steam Corporation. ... Continue reading
CarMax(R) Is Changing the Way Consumers Buy Cars
CarMax, the pioneer of the used-car superstore concept, will extend its consumer-friendly offer to more households in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore, Md., market when it celebrates the Grand Opening of its White Marsh superstore on November 23. ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Directors Approve Quarterly Dividend
Robert C. Warren, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascade Corporation announced that the Board of Directors has declared the regular quarterly dividend of $.10. ... Continue reading
China Resources Reports 1998 Third Quarter Results
China Resources Development Inc., a leading natural rubber distributor based in the People's Republic of China (PRC), announced operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Reports Assembly Plants Schedule For Week of Nov 16, 1998
Chrysler Corporation reports seven of its nine U.S. assembly plants and all three Canadian assembly plants will operate the week of November 16, 1998. ... Continue reading
Completion of Daimler-Benz/Chrysler Business Combination
Daimler-Benz AG and Chrysler Corporation announced the completion of their business combination agreement. ... Continue reading
Computer Ass. Helps Put a Mercedes Team in the Winner's Circle
Computer Ass Intl, Inc. and West McLaren Mercedes announced that CA's Unicenter TNG was a key component in the West McLaren Mercedes team winning the "1998 Formula 1 World Championship" and clinching both the Drivers' and Constructors' titles. ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Expands Shock Absorber License Agreement With Ricor
Edelbrock Corp., a Torrance-based automotive and motorcycle aftermarket manufacturing company, announced that it has expanded its license agreement with Ricor Racing and Development L.P. ... Continue reading
Excaliber Environmental Receives NYSERDA Grant
Excaliber Environmental announced that it has received from the New York State Energy and Development Authority a $50,000 initial grant to help fund the establishment of a factory for the commercial scale production of alternative fuel regulators. ... Continue reading
Exide Announces Resignation of Board Member
Exide Corporation regretfully announces that medical concerns have triggered the resignation of Arthur R. Taylor as a member of the Company's Board of Directors. ... Continue reading
Free Airfare to Europe and Discounts on New Volvo
A new promotion from Volvo provides free round-trip airfare and one night free hotel accommodation for anyone who purchases a new Volvo through the European Overseas Delivery Program from now until March 31. ... Continue reading
German-Headquartered Robert Bosch Will Host 1999 SAE
For the first time in the history of the SAE International Congress & Exposition, an automotive company headquartered outside the United States will host the annual event scheduled for Cobo Center in Detroit, March 1-4, 1999. ... Continue reading
Get Behind the Wheel With Advanced Recognition Technologies
Advanced Recognition Technologies (ART) is setting a new standard for the user interface in automobiles with smARTcar, being demonstrated exclusively at the ART booth at Fall COMDEX 1998 in Las Vegas, Nov. 16-20. ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Expands and Extends Credit Facility
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a leading operator and consolidator in the automotive retailing industry, announced that it has expanded its existing revolving credit facility. ... Continue reading
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Hometown Auto Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
Hometown Auto Retailers, Inc. announced pro forma financial results for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 1998. Hometown Auto also announced the entry into a commitment letter for a $100M credit facility from GE Capital Auto Financial Services. ... Continue reading
HOW-TO: OTHER WINTERIZING STUFF
HOW-TO: OTHER WINTERIZING STUFF ... Continue reading
IRL: Robby Unser Takes Opportunity and Runs to Top of Rookie Pack
IRL: Robby Unser Takes Opportunity and Runs to Top of Rookie Pack ... Continue reading
Joint Venture Formed in China to Serve OEMs
In a move designed to strengthen its commitment to the Chinese auto ind and better serve global original equipment customers, Tenneco Automotive has entered into a joint venture agreement with Shanghai Tractor and Internal Combustion Engine Corp. ... Continue reading
Major Relief Effort to Aid Honduras Victims of Hurricane Mitch
What started as a service project to help a colleague's hurricane-stricken family in Honduras by the 100 ass. employed at the Lear Corporation seating plant has turned into a community-wide project to help victims of Hurricane Mitch. ... Continue reading
Management Promotions Announced by Republic Industries'
Republic Industries, Inc. announced a series of management changes in its Automotive Rental Group. ... Continue reading
Meritor Speaks About Improving Truck Safety
Fatal accidents involving large trucks have decreased 35 percent during the past decade even though the miles traveled by these vehicles have increased 40 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Allen's Last Ride in 99 Car
NASCAR BGN: Allen's Last Ride in 99 Car ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings Heading into Season Finale
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings Heading into Season Finale ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: McLaughlin Heads to Miami
NASCAR BGN: McLaughlin Heads to Miami ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Pilot Teams up with Two Winners for Busch Finale in Homestead
NASCAR BGN: Pilot Teams up with Two Winners for Busch Finale in Homestead ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine Wants to Add Miami to His Penske Track Wins
NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine Wants to Add Miami to His Penske Track Wins ... Continue reading
Nation's Largest RV Producer Selects ARI Software System
ARI Network Services, Inc. announced that Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. of Riverside, California, has selected ARI as its strategic partner to develop a complete dealer communications and electronic publishing system. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Winston Finals First Race of 1999 Season for Jeter
NHRA: Winston Finals First Race of 1999 Season for Jeter ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Announces Third Quarter Results
The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack, the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced record sales but a decline in earnings for the thirteen weeks ended Oct. 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Named an Approved Supplier to Bridgestone/Firestone
The Pep Boys announced that it has been named an approved automotive parts supplier to the stores that are geographically serviceable by Pep Boys' commercial delivery program among the 1,500 Bridgestone/Firestone retail outlets. ... Continue reading
Rolf Zimmerman Elected Ford Vice President
Rolf Zimmerman has been elected a vice president of Ford Motor Company and chairman of Ford Werke AG, Ford chairman and chief executive officer Alex Trotman announced. ... Continue reading
SDRC Lands Long Term I-DEAS Contract from ABB
SDRC announced that it has signed a contract for I-DEAS Master Series(TM) software and related services from the Business Unit Motors and Machines within ABB's Automation Segment. ... Continue reading
SmarTire/TRW Alliance Results in New Products
SmarTire Systems Inc. reports that its strategic alliance with TRW Inc. has made possible the development and manufacturing of a new, innovative tire monitoring product, the TRW TireWatch (tm) System. ... Continue reading
Sport Utility Vehicles Need to be Careful on Slick Roads
While sport utility vehicles perform well in many difficult driving conditions, drivers of these popular vehicles still need to exercise caution to help ensure safe winter driving, according to the AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah. ... Continue reading
The 1998 Fall Chevy/Vettefest Show To Be at McCormick Place
Mid American Promotions of Justice, Ill., presents the Fall 1998 Edition of The Chicago's Chevy/Vettefest Nationals -- November 21 & 22 at McCormick Place's North Building. ... Continue reading
The Auto Club of Southern California Participates in the Rose Parade
First day of decorating "Family Vacation," the Automobile Club of Southern California's entry in the 1999 Tournament of Roses Parade. ... Continue reading
The Force Will be Sold in New Zealand
Deveron Marketing Group Ltd, which has exclusive rights to market American Technologies' products in New Zealand and Australia, has signed an agreement with one of the largest car dealership chains in New Zealand to distribute The Force. ... Continue reading
Thomas Group Announces Third Quarter Results
Thomas Group, Inc. announced results for the third quarter of 1998. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the third quarter 1998 were $0.39 compared to $0.32 for the same period last year, a 21.9% increase. ... Continue reading
Toyota to Unveil New-Concept in Affordable Transportation
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced that it will hold a world premiere press conference for a new-concept in affordable transportation at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit on Monday, January 4, 1999. ... Continue reading
United Road Services, Inc. Announces a Major Expansion
United Road Services, Inc., a leading national provider of towing, recovery and transport services, announced that the Company has received commitments to expand its revolving line of credit facility from $50 million to $90 million. ... Continue reading
Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. Reports Income
Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. reported that in the third quarter income from operations improved 25% to $559 thousand from $447 thousand in the same quarter of 1997. ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 306,872 units, down from the 366,540 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
Wheels Expands to South America through Interleasing Network
Wheels, a leader in automotive fleet management, now offers vehicle leasing and management in South America through its exclusive U.S. membership in the Interleasing network of partners. ... Continue reading
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