1999 Land Rover Discovery Series II Wins Second Major Award
In a ceremony this morning, January 6, at the 1999 North American International Auto Show, the all-new Discovery Series II was named by Automobile Magazine as the markets "Best Compact SportUtility." ... Continue reading
American Quantum Cycles Inc. Completes $900,000 Bridge Loan
American Quantum Cycles Inc. announced that it has completed a bridge loan for $900,000 and secured a $755,000 line of credit. ... Continue reading
ARCA to Operate and Sanction Toledo Speedway
ARCA to Operate and Sanction Toledo Speedway ... Continue reading
Arvin Completes 49% Investment in German O.E. Exhaust Manufacturer
Arvin Industries, Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer of vehicle exhaust systems and ride control products for the original equipment (O.E.) and replacement markets, and Zeuna Starker GmbH & Co.KG. ... Continue reading
Audi A8 Receives Automobile Magazine's All-Stars Award
Automobile Magazine named the Audi A8 the Best Luxury Sedan as part of their annual All-Stars Awards. This is the second consecutive year that the Audi A8 has received this honor from Automobile Magazine. ... Continue reading
AutoInfo, Inc. Announces Resignation of Scott Zecher
AutoInfo, Inc. announced that Scott Zecher has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer to pursue other business opportunities. Mr. Zecher will remain on the Company's Board of Directors. ... Continue reading
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Offers Consumer Safety Tip For Cold Weather
The Pennsylvania Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) offers this consumer safety/theft prevention tip for the cold- weather months: ... Continue reading
BMW Shatters Previous Year-End Sales Records
With demand for its vehicles igher than ever, BMW of North America, Inc. has surpassed all previous U.S. sales figures and reported 1998 sales of 131,559, an increase of 7.4 percent over 1997 sales. ... Continue reading
Bruce Clark Named CIO And Senior Vice President, STS
AutoZone, Inc. announced that Bruce Clark, 52, will join the company as senior vice president, systems technology and support and chief information officer. ... Continue reading
CAPP Founder Indicates Concern Over Diesel-Fuel-Particulate Levels
Clean Air Performance Professionals (CAPP) is a well- established environmental coalition supporting realistic methods of improving air quality. ... Continue reading
Cooper Industries Completes $500 Million Share Buyback Program
Cooper Industries, Inc. announced that it has completed the $500 million stock repurchase program authorized by its board in November 1998. ... Continue reading
Cummins and Scania Launch New Joint Venture
Cummins Engine Co., Inc. and Scania CV AB announced that they have formally signed a joint venture agreement to assemble and test a new fuel system for diesel engines developed by the two companies. ... Continue reading
Fidelity Holdings Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Major of the Five Towns
Fidelity Holdings, Inc. announced that the Company signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Nassau County, Long Island-based Major of the Five Towns (formerly Nissanland and Kialand), currently doing business as Major Nissan and Major KIA. ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces the Opening of New Miami Location
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. announced the addition of a new greenfield site in Pembroke Pines, Fla., a west suburb of Miami. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces Sponsorship of California Mille
Jaguar North America today announced that it will be the primary sponsor of the 1999 California Mille, a demanding four- day, thousand-mile tour for historic competition automobiles. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Expands Product Range with S-TYPE Sport Sedan
Jaguar's first release of the 2000 model year, the S-TYPE, takes center stage among the company's production offerings on display at the North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Jaguar North America to Establish a Museum
Jaguar today announces the establishment of a museum in the United States. The Jaguar museum is made possible by a $1.5 million donation from Ford Motor Company, with additional funds provided by Jaguar North America. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Sets All-Time Sales Record
Jaguar sales and exports hit an all-timerecord in 1998. ... Continue reading
Jaguar North America unveiled the second edition of the XK180 roadster concept at the North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Signs Letter of Intent
Lear Corporation announced that it has signed a letter of intent to purchase a portion of Hyundai Motor Corporation's seating business. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Completes Remediation of Legacy Systems for Year 2000
Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA) announced that Mercedes-Benz of North America has completed remediation of its legacy applications for Year 2000 compliance. ... Continue reading
Mobile America Corp. Announces Payment of $.11 Per Share Dividend
Mobile America Corp. is pleased to announce the payment of $.11 per share dividend on its $.025 par value common stock to shareholders of record at Jan. 22, 1999 payable on Feb. 5, 1999. ... Continue reading
NAIAS Announces Changes to Friday's Supplier Preview Schedule
Officials of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced changes to Friday's schedule as a result of President Clinton's tour of the show and his address to the Detroit Economic Club. ... Continue reading
Nissan Xterra Breaks New Ground with 'In-Your-Face' Functionality
Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. unveiled the latest addition to its sport utility vehicle lineup with the introduction of the all-new Nissan Xterra during a press conference at the 1999 North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Notice to Data Switch Warrant Holders
General Signal Corporation has been informed by the Warrant Agent for its Data Switch Corporation common stock purchase warrants. ... Continue reading
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Polk Study Compares Automotive Loyalists and Defectors
Findings released from an automotive loyalty study conducted by The Polk Company confirm that loyalists and defectors display distinct behavioral characteristics when shopping for new vehicles. ... Continue reading
Research Show That Drivers Prefer Chrome/Bright Trim on Their Vehicles
Ten percent more Southeast Michigan drivers prefer chrome and bright trim on their vehicles than they did in 1997 according to Automotive Bright Products Association (APBA) consumer and industry research. ... Continue reading
Snap-on to Debut Advanced Transmission Fluid Exchanger in 1999
MotorVac Technologies Inc. announced that Snap-on Diagnostics will distribute MotorVac's new electronic automatic transmission fluid exchanger through its network of technical representatives. ... Continue reading
Soligen Receives Major Quality Recognition From General Motors Division
Soligen Technologies, Inc., announced that it was awarded a Production Parts Approval Process ("PPAP") warrant from General Motor's Corporation's Motorsports division. ... Continue reading
Subaru Mid-America Region Reports Year-End Sales; Record-Breaking Sales Year
The Subaru Mid-America Region announced its year-end sales figures. The Mid-America Region posted a year-end sales total of 16,578 units for 1998, up 19 percent over the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Subaru Southeast Region Reports Year-End Sales; Record-Breaking December Sales
Subaru Southeast Region announced its year-end sales figures. The Southeast Region posted a year-end sales total of 17,447 units for 1998, up 10 percent over the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Subaru Western Region Reports Year-End Sales; Record-Breaking Sales Year
Subaru Western Region announced its year-end sales figures. The Western Region posted a year-end sales total of 32,549 units for 1998, up 17.9 percent over the year-end 1997 totals. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive and Siemens Automotive S.A. Agree to Cooperate in Development
Tenneco Automotive and Siemens Automotive S.A., announced an agreement to cooperate in the design, development and commercialization of advanced electronically controlled, ride control systems. ... Continue reading
Textron to Tender for Securities
Textron Inc. announced that it is offering to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding debt securities set forth in the table below. ... Continue reading
Third Williams Controls Subsidiary Attains Coveted QS-9000 Quality Certification
Williams Controls, Inc. announced that a third wholly-owned subsidiary, Aptek Williams, Inc., has achieved QS-9000 certification, the manufacturing quality management process for the global automotive and truck industry. ... Continue reading
Top Driver Fleet Safety Programs Save Companies Money
A single motor vehicle crash involving a fleet vehicle can cost a company as much as $15,000, but Top Driver, the nation's leader in driver education, said fleet administrators can reduce that cost. ... Continue reading
Tuffy Endorses ALLDATA Automotive Repair Information Database
Tuffy Associates Corp. has selected ALLDATA as their recommended supplier of Electronic Automotive Diagnostic and Repair Information for its Tuffy Auto Service Centers. ... Continue reading
USRRC: Rolex 24 at Daytona Entry List
USRRC: Rolex 24 At Daytona Update, Vol. 1, No. 4 ... Continue reading
USRRC: Rolex 24 at Daytona Test Days Fact Sheet
USRRC: Rolex 24 at Daytona Test Days Fact Sheet ... Continue reading
USRRC: Rolex 24 At Daytona Update, Vol. 1, No. 4
USRRC: Rolex 24 At Daytona Update, Vol. 1, No. 4 ... Continue reading
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