1999 Rate Adjustments Make Car Buying a Snap for Minnesota Drivers
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--Feb. 18, 1999--In the market for a new car? Call your insurance agent! Most people wouldn't think about including their insurance agent in that decision, but Farmers Insurance can help make car-buying decisions easier and may save you money. ... Continue reading
Chevy Chase Hits the Road Again in New Dollar Rent A Car Commercial
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 18-- Dollar Rent A Car will premier its new commercial with renowned actor and comedian Chevy Chase on February 21. ... Continue reading
Collision Craftsman and CCC Sign Partnership Agreement
CCC Information Services Inc. and Collision Craftsmen, Inc. announced the execution of a long-term partnership agreement for CCC to deliver their Pathways(R) Enterprise Solution to all of Collision Craftsmen's seven Michigan locations ... Continue reading
Commerce Insurance Company Increases Safe Driver Discount Request
WEBSTER, Mass.--Feb. 18, 1999--The Commerce Insurance Company, a subsidiary of The Commerce Group, Inc. today announced that it is amending its safe driver discount filing with the Massachusetts Division of Insurance from 5% to 8%. ... Continue reading
Copart Opens New Facility to Service Austin/San Antonio, Texas
BENICIA, Calif.--Feb. 18, 1999--Copart, Inc., today announced that it has opened a new full service automotive auction facility to service the Austin and San Antonio, Texas area. ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Names H. Tyler Buchanan Vice President and General Manager
ELKHART, Ind.--Feb. 18, 1999--H. Tyler Buchanan, a 22 year veteran of CTS Corporation, has been named Vice President and General Manager of CTS Automotive Products according to an announcement today by William J. Kaska, Group Vice President, CTS Corporation. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Honors Educators During National Engineers Week
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 18 -- DaimlerChrysler Senior Vice President of Engineering Technologies Bernard Robertson will honor 20 Michigan educators with a Contribution to Engineering Award during National Engineers Week. ... Continue reading
Federal Judge Cites Titan Tire For Massive Labor Law Violations
National Labor Relations Board Administrative Law Judge Jerry M. Hermele in Washington, DC, has issued a scathing decision condemning Titan Tire for numerous violations of United States labor laws in its ongoing labor dispute with the United Steelworkers of America ... Continue reading
Ford Division Names New General Marketing Manager
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 18-- George E. Murphy has been named General Marketing Manager for Ford Division, the highest volume sales and marketing division in the automotive industry. ... Continue reading
Ford's Arizona Proving Ground Tests Vehicle Durability
YUCCA, Ariz., Feb. 18 -- With summer temperatures getting up to 115 degrees, Ford's extreme climate testing facility in Arizona provides some of the harshest operating conditions for any vehicle. ... Continue reading
Ford's Truck Vehicle Center Grows Truck, SUV and Van Excellence
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 18 -- Ford Motor Company's Truck Vehicle Center (TVC) is the company's worldwide home for truck, sport- utility and commercial van design and development. ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Creates New Business Development Group
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 18-- To fuel steady, stable growth, Freudenberg-NOK has recently created the New Business Development group, which will leverage the company's core competencies to develop and commercialize new products and solutions for its customers in the Americas. ... Continue reading
Hazel Named Executive Director of Ford Customer Service Division For North America
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 18 -- Darryl B. Hazel has been named executive director of Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) for North America. ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Reports Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results
TOKYO, Feb. 18 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the fiscal third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
IMS Mails Out Entry Invitations
The first step toward the green flag for the 83rd Indianapolis 500 took place Feb. 16, as entry invitations were mailed to race teams eligible to enter and compete in the 'Greatest Spectacle in Racing' on May 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ... Continue reading
Even though West McLaren-Mercedes won both the Driver's and Constructor's World Championships last year the team is not standing on its laurels. ... Continue reading
Membership Grows at TMS Speedway Club
With the March 25 grand opening gala celebration just weeks away, the number of members is on the rise for The Speedway Club. ... Continue reading
Michigan Rivet Corporation Announces Q1 Results
Michigan Rivet Corporation announced its results of operations for the first quarter ended January 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
Michigan Rivet Corporation Declares Dividend
The Board of Directors of Michigan Rivet Corporation declared a dividend of twelve cents ($.12) per share payable March 29, 1999 to Shareholders of Record as of March 8, 1999. ... Continue reading
New Venture Aims to Create World's First 'Hydrogen Economy'
Vistorka hf. signed a Co-operation Agreement with DaimlerChrysler, Norsk Hydro and the Royal Dutch/Shell Group for a joint venture to investigate the potential for replacing fossil fuels in Iceland with hydrogen and creating the world's first 'hydrogen economy.' ... Continue reading
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Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Co-Chair Lorin H. Tryon Passes Away
Lorin H. Tryon, Jr., one of the world's most respected Classic Car aficionados, passed away on Friday, February 12 at the San Ramon Valley Medical Center following a heart attack ... Continue reading
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company Announces Withdrawal of Its Fix-A-Flat(R)
HOUSTON, Feb. 18 -- Pennzoil-Quaker State Company announced today that it is voluntarily withdrawing all of its Fix-A-Flat(R) tire inflator products. ... Continue reading
'Remembering the Shelby Years - 1962-1969' Goes on Sale
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18-- Perhaps no other automobile has so captured the attention of motoring enthusiasts as the Shelby American Cobra, which continues to be one of the most widely recognized and replicated automobiles of all time. While the Cobra has been the subject of many books, "Remembering the Shelby Years -- 1962 ... Continue reading
Secretary of State White Announces Support Of Standard Safety Belt Law in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 18-- "We need stronger seat belt laws to protect us and our families." That's the message Mary Beth and Chris Sentel delivered to Secretary of State Jesse White and state legislators in a press conference at the state Capitol today. ... Continue reading
Service Technicians Hold Special Day at SAE Congress
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 18 -- The Service Technicians Society (STS), an affiliate of the Society of Automotive Engineers, will celebrate Service Technicians Day at the 1999 SAE International Congress and Exposition on Tuesday, March 2 at the Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan. ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces 1998 Results
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 18-- Spartan Motors, Inc. today reported its best full-year of results in four years, posting strong profitability on record sales for the year ended December 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports/Action Performance Sign Sponsorship And Licensing Agreement
Officials of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. announced a five-year comprehensive sponsorship and licensing agreement with Action Performance Companies, Inc. ... Continue reading
Thompson Cold Climate Testing Facility Goes to Extremes To Test Ford Vehicles
THOMPSON, Manitoba, Feb. 18-- When it comes to putting its vehicles through the harshest possible conditions, the City of Thompson in the province of Manitoba, Canada provides Ford with ideal conditions. ... Continue reading
Top Driver, Job Corps of New Haven, Conn. Connect to Teach Safe Driving Skills
TRUMBULL, Conn., Feb. 18-- Filling the void to provide driving instruction to needy young people, Top Driver announced it will offer driver education courses for participants in the government-backed Job Corps of New Haven. ... Continue reading
USCAR's Winter 1999 Mileposts Newsletter - Auto Shows, Clean Fuels
For all of you automotive gurus, USCAR's winter 1999 Mileposts newsletter is bursting with stories about the advancements made and challenges that exist with several advanced technologies ... Continue reading
Walbro Corporation Reports 1998 Results
CASS CITY, Mich., Feb. 18 -- Frank E. Bauchiero, President and Chief Executive Officer, Walbro Corporation, reported sales of $677,990,000 for the year ended December 31, 1998, compared with sales of $619,905,000 for 1997, a nine percent increase. ... Continue reading
ZAP Power Systems Signs Agreement In Principle for $4.05 Million in Financing
ZAP Power Systems of Sebastopol announced today it has signed an Agreement in Principle with a private party for up to $4.05 million in equity capital. ... Continue reading
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