Action Performance Signs Exclusive Licensing Agreement
Action Performance Companies Inc. announced that it has signed a two-year exclusive agreement with Kerry Earnhardt, the oldest son of seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt. ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings' Subsidiary, Axis Group, Announces New Subsidiary In Mexico
Allied Holdings, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Axis Group, Inc., has recently established a new subsidiary with the sole purpose of leasing car hauling equipment to Mexican car carriers. ... Continue reading
American Technologies Signs $100,000/Month Distribution Agreement
American Technologies Group, Inc., announced that it has signed a $100,000-per-month distribution agreement with Hungarofek, a Hungarian manufacturer and distributor of truck brake parts. ... Continue reading
ASHA Corporation Announces Plans for Teleconference
ASHA Corporation announces plans for a corporate teleconference beginning at 4:15 p.m. EST on Monday, January 25, 1999. ... Continue reading
Axis Group, Inc. Announces New Equipment Leasing Subsidiary in Mexico
Axis Group, Inc. (Axis), a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta- based Allied Holdings, Inc., announced that it has recently established a new subsidiary with the sole purpose of leasing car hauling equipment to Mexican car carriers. ... Continue reading
Carey International Announces Record 4Q and Year-End Results
Carey International, Inc. reported record results for the fourth quarter and year ended November 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
Citation Reports First Quarter Fiscal 1999
Citation Corporation reported first quarter fiscal 1999 earnings that exceeded analysts' estimates. The results also represented a strong turnaround from the fiscal 1998 fourth quarter. ... Continue reading
Crown Group Acquires America's Car-Mart, Inc.
Crown Group, Inc. announced that it has completed the purchase of America's Car-Mart, Inc. for approximately $41 million, plus the assumption of approximately $2 million in liabilities. ... Continue reading
Easy-to-Remember Numbers Increase Ad Response
Easy-to-remember phone numbers dramatically increase advertising response rates, according to a new study by Michael J. Motto Advertising in New Providence, NJ. ... Continue reading
FutureOne to Provide Live Internet Bidding for Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction
FutureOne Inc. announced that it will be providing live internet bidding technology for the internationally renowned Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, presented by DaimlerChrysler to be held Jan. 21-24 in Scottsdale, Ariz. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Improves Its Most Popular Tire Line
A new tire that outperforms Goodyear's best-selling Regatta touring tire and does it for more miles is on its way to retailers. ... Continue reading
Infiniti to Launch Luxury Ownership Experience Program in US
This month Infiniti will launch the first of its kind, comprehensive luxury ownership club for their vehicle owners called the Infiniti Owner's Club. ... Continue reading
IRL: A.J. Foyt Enterprises & Pennzoil Join Forces in 1999
IRL: A.J. Foyt Enterprises & Pennzoil Join Forces in 1999 ... Continue reading
IRL: Talent, Testing, Team put Ward in Position to Win at Orlando
IRL: Talent, Testing, Team put Ward in Position to Win at Orlando ... Continue reading
IRL: Treadway Racing's View of the Walt Disney World Speedway
IRL: Treadway Racing's View of the Walt Disney World Speedway ... Continue reading
Micropoint's Bend Sensor Anticipates Needs and Concerns
The Micropoint Occupant Detection System, with its pattern recognition capability, alleviates industry concerns and issues associated with other weight-based suppression systems. ... Continue reading
Miracom Corporation Announces Advertising Agreement
Miracom Corporation, a provider of Internet-based business and online buying solutions, announced that its advertising division has been named agency of record for the Pride Auto Super Mall in North Attleboro, Mass. ... Continue reading
NASCAR GDS: Rookies Continue to Lead Daytona Testing
NASCAR GDS: Rookies Continue to Lead Daytona Testing ... Continue reading
NASCAR/NHRA: Gumout to Partner with Joe Gibbs Racing
NASCAR/NHRA: Gumout to Partner with Joe Gibbs Racing ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: This is Only a Test - 'Not'
NASCAR WCUP: This is Only a Test - 'Not' ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Has Strong Finish
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced final attendance figures for the 11th annual show, which closed at 7:00 p.m. ... Continue reading
OEA Appoints Thomas C. Kowalski
OEA, Inc. announced the appointment of Thomas C. Kowalski, a 31- year automotive industry veteran, as vice president of sales and marketing of OEA Automotive Safety Products. ... Continue reading
Parker Hannifin Reports Increased Second Quarter Sales
Parker Hannifin Corporation reported second quarter sales of $1.20 billion, 7.5 percent higher than the $1.11 billion in last year's record period ending Dec. 31. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Obtains Financing Commitments For Its Self Tender Offer
The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and exchange Commission, announced the receipt of $67,000,000 in commitments for the financing of its "Dutch Auction" issuer tender offer. ... Continue reading
RALLY: Ford Focus Displays Potential in Rally Debut
RALLY: Ford Focus Displays Potential in Rally Debut ... Continue reading
RALLY: Monte Carlo Entry List ... Continue reading
Reality Interactive Releases Web-based Training Course
Reality Interactive, Inc., a leader in knowledge management and distance learning solutions, announced that it has released a new Web-based training course for delivery on corporate intranets. ... Continue reading
Sonex Announces Progress On Diesel Engine Program
Sonex Research Inc. reported that it has invoiced its first payment in connection with the first phase of a joint engine application program, begun last year. ... Continue reading
Standard Automotive Corporation Announces Acquisition of Al-Jon, Inc.
Standard Automotive Corporation announced that it has agreed to acquire the assets of AL-Jon, Inc. During calendar year ended 1998, Al-Jon achieved total sales of approximately $21 million. ... Continue reading
Stratasys, Inc. Will Announce Record Revenues and Bookings
Stratasys, Inc. announced that it will report record revenues and bookings, as well as the largest backlog in the Company's history for 1998, but the Company said that it expected fourth quarter and year-end to be lower than analysts estimates. ... Continue reading
The Cobalt Group Receives $29 Million Equity Investment
The Cobalt Group Inc., the nation's largest provider of Internet marketing solutions to automotive dealerships, recently received a private equity investment of $29 million from Warburg, Pincus Equity Partners, L.P. ... Continue reading
Toyota Certified Used Vehicles Post Record Sales in 1998
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported that 1998 sales of its Toyota Certified Used Vehicles totaled a record 87,659 units, an increase of 6.8 percent over the same period a year ago. ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Reports 2Q Net Earnings
Union Acceptance Corporation reported net earnings of $2.9 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended December 31, 1998, compared to $1.2 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, reported in the comparable quarter of last year. ... Continue reading
Valeo: Plan to dispose of its fuel tank cap and filler activity in France
Valeo has signed a letter of intent with a view to selling its Paul Journee subsidiary's fuel tank cap and filler activity to the US group Illinois Tool Works. The planned sale has been submitted to the Works Council. ... Continue reading
Visteon Global Climate Control Business Set With Acquisition
In a move that supports an aggressive plan to capture new business in the growing automotive climate control systems market, Visteon Automotive Systems announced an agreement to increase its equity in Halla Climate Control Corp. (HCC). ... Continue reading
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