Tuesday, December 22, 1998

American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Executive Changes

In support of its strategy to become the premier, tier-one global automotive supplier, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM) made the following executive changes, effective Dec. 1. ... Continue reading

ARCA: Firstplus Financial ARCA 200 Cumulative Test Speeds

ARCA: Firstplus Financial ARCA 200 Cumulative Test Speeds ... Continue reading

ARCA: Firstplus Financial ARCA 200 Test Session Notes

ARCA: Firstplus Financial ARCA 200 Test Session Notes ... Continue reading

AutoNation USA Hires Frequency Marketing, Inc. To Develop Program

AutoNation USA, the world's largest automotive retailer, announced that it has selected Frequency Marketing, Inc. (FMI), a Cincinnati-based frequency/loyalty marketing firm, to develop a loyalty program for its customers. ... Continue reading

Celebrate the Holiday Season at a "Sober Social Hour" for the Media

Providing guests with enticing alcohol-free cocktails will keep the party hopping while ensuring designated drivers remain safe and sober for the eventual drive home. ... Continue reading

Chapparone Autobody and CCC Sign Contract for Pathways Enterprise Solution

CCC Information Services Inc. and Chapparone Autobody, Inc., announced the execution of a long-term partnership agreement for CCC to deliver their Pathways(R) Enterprise Solution to Chapparone's seven San Diego-area locations. ... Continue reading

Con-Way Transportation Services Appoints Director -- Marketing Comm.

Joseph C. DeLuca, has been named director of marketing communications for Con-Way Transportation Services, a national network of regional trucking companies and related transportation businesses. ... Continue reading

CTS Corporation Releases New Free Video

CTS Corporation, Electrocomponents, has released a free video highlighting its electromechanical turn-key contract assembly services. ... Continue reading

Cyber-Sport Utility Vehicle of the Future Debuts at the Washington Auto Show

At the 1999 Washington Auto Show press preview event at the Washington Convention Center, washingtonpost.com introduced the ultimate concept car of the future. ... Continue reading

Ford Windstar Takes Top AAA Minivan Award

AAA named the 1999 Ford Windstar its "Best Minivan." AAA evaluated 20 separate feature and performance characteristics and factored in overall value in naming Windstar the best minivan on the market. ... Continue reading

Frigid Air Blows Up ERS Call Volumes, AAA Michigan Reports

Cold air and slippery conditions across the state have caused an increase in emergency road service (ERS) calls, according to AAA Michigan. ... Continue reading

Goodyear Run-Flat Tires Flat-Out Win Competition

A leading Canadian automotive magazine deflated several run- flat tires and pumped up Goodyear's entry in the process. ... Continue reading

Gossett Elected V.P. of Administration for Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Winnebago Industries, Inc. recently elected Robert L. Gossett to the position of vice president of administration. ... Continue reading

Honda to Unveil High Mileage Hybrid Vehicle at NAIAS in Detroit

Honda will unveil the prototype for a new hybrid vehicle, which will go on sale in late 1999, at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ... Continue reading

Honda to Unveil High Mileage Hybrid Vehicle at NAIAS in Detroit

Honda will unveil the prototype for a new hybrid vehicle, which will go on sale in late 1999, at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit ... Continue reading

IRL: Brant Motorsports Taking Stock in Pep Boys IRL

IRL: Brant Motorsports Taking Stock in Pep Boys IRL ... Continue reading

Lucor Reports Third Quarter 1998 Results

Lucor, Inc., the largest Jiffy Lube franchisee in the United States, announced third quarter 1998 net sales $14.7 million, gain of 33 percent over $11.0 million a year earlier. ... Continue reading

MascoTech Announces Plans to Repurchase Common Stock

MascoTech announced that its Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to an aggregate of 5 million shares of its Common Stock in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. ... Continue reading

Mechanical Dynamics and SRAC Create Partnership

Mechanical Dynamics, Inc. and Structural Research & Analysis Corp. (SRAC) of Los Angeles, Calif., have signed an agreement to create a partnership that will provide an industry-leading suite of integrated motion and structural simulation solutions. ... Continue reading

Merger of SkyTex International Inc. with The Majestic Co. Ltd. is Official

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement between Skytex International Inc. and The Majestic Companies Ltd., the merger is now deemed effective by the filing of the "Certificates of Merger & Name Change" documents with both the Nevada and Delaware. ... Continue reading

Monro Muffler Brake Comments On Third Quarter Results

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. announced that based on current sales trends, the Company expects to report sales for the fiscal 1999 third quarter ending December 31, 1998 in the range of approximately $53.8 million to $54.1 million. ... Continue reading

NASCAR: Buckshot Jones and Jina Cadena Exchange Wedding Vows

NASCAR: Buckshot Jones and Jina Cadena Exchange Wedding Vows ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Square D Racing, The New Deal

NASCAR WCUP: Square D Racing, The New Deal ... Continue reading

NavTech Database Takes Drivers Across the USA On a Single Map CD

Navigation Technologies Corporation, announced the availability of RouteUSA, a new map database product that provides driving directions and point-of-interests for the North American interstate and state highway network. ... Continue reading

Netier Clinches Premier Car Rental's Switch from PCs to Thin-Client Computers

Netier Technologies has been chosen by Premier Car Rental, one of the nation's leading auto rental companies for the insurance industry, to deliver the advantages of thin-client/server computing to Premier's day-to-day operations. ... Continue reading

NHRA: Thomas to Take Center Stage at Pennzoil Show

NHRA: Thomas to Take Center Stage at Pennzoil Show ... Continue reading

Noble International, Ltd. Announces Increase in Credit Facility

Noble International, Ltd. announced that on December 17, 1998, it amended its Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with Comerica Bank to provide for an increase in its revolving line of credit facility to $60 million (the "New Comerica Line"). ... Continue reading

Peregrine Creditors Approve Settlement with Peregrine, General Motors

Peregrine Inc.'s trade creditors have approved a settlement with the company and General Motors, signaling acceptance of the automotive supplier's out-of-court plan of reorganization, Peregrine's Informal Unsecured Creditors' Committee announced. ... Continue reading

RALLY: Ford Focus Rally Car gets Green Light from the FIA

RALLY: Ford Focus Rally Car gets Green Light from the FIA ... Continue reading

Riviera Tool Company Responds to Summit Venture Partners Tender Offer

Riviera Tool Company announced that, in response to an unsolicited tender offer by Summit Venture Partners to purchase up to 2% of Riviera's shares for $4.125 a share, that they are recommending that shareholders reject the tender offer. ... Continue reading

Sheldahl Board Names Roering Vice-Chairman

Sheldahl, Inc., announced that its Board of Directors has formed an Oversight Committee of the Board that will support Sheldahl's management team in the achievement of the goals stated in the Company's strategic plan. ... Continue reading

Sheldahl Reports Improved First Quarter Results

Sheldahl, Inc., reported improved results for its fiscal 1999 first quarter ended November 27, 1998. ... Continue reading

Siemens Occupant Sensing Innovation Aids in Quest for 'Smart' Airbags

Siemens Automotive Safety Systems engineers have developed and patented a new seatframe integrated Weight Classification System (WCS) for detecting an occupant's weight and proximity to the airbag when seated in a vehicle. ... Continue reading

SmarTire Systems Announces Marketing Push for 1999

At SmarTire Systems Inc.'s Annual General Meeting held Dec. 17, 1998, SmarTire President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Rudman reported on the company's strategy for the coming year. ... Continue reading

SPR Inc. Spearheads Major IT System Project for Case Corporation

SPR Inc., announced that it recently completed a high level IT system modification project for Case Corporation. ... Continue reading

Standard Automotive Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Standard Automotive Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has declared the regular quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share on the 8 1/2% Senior Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock as called for by the terms set forth in the Prospectus. ... Continue reading

The Signature Group and Consumers Car Club Form Strategic Alliance

The Signature Group announced a strategic alliance with San Francisco-headquartered Consumers Car Club, supporting the upcoming launch of Car Club's first-of-its-kind, full service Internet fee-based membership club for automobile owners. ... Continue reading

The TACH Report: Subaru-Panoz Driving School, New Saab Wagon, Team Kool Gets $50 Million

Subaru of America is giving Don Panoz a bunch of GT sedans and wagons for the new Panoz Performance Driving school, Saab is bringing out a new 9-5 station wagon at a time when most manufacturers like BMW are finally getting around to producing a compact SUV, etc. ... Continue reading

Top Driver Joins Carfax to Provide Internet Search for Vehicle History

Top Driver, has once again broadened its scope of services aimed at making our nations roads safer through a partnership with Carfax, the only comprehensive, nationwide automobile title search database available on the Internet. ... Continue reading

Toyota And Lexus Announce Nine New Diversity Dealers

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. announced it has appointed nine more diversity dealers to its Toyota and Lexus dealer networks. ... Continue reading

Tracks: Tower Terrace Razing puts IMS Construction Project into High Gear

Tracks: Tower Terrace Razing puts IMS Construction Project into High Gear ... Continue reading

UnitedAuto Redefines Its Operating Strategy

UnitedAuto Group, Inc. announced that it has redefined its operating strategy to outsource its auto finance operations to a group of strong regional and national retail lenders. ... Continue reading