2000 Subaru Legacy GT Makes North American Debut
Subaru of America Inc. introduced the all-new 2000 Legacy GT sedan and wagon at the New York International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
All-New 2000 Infiniti I30 Sets New Standard for Mid-Size Luxury Sedans
Infiniti introduced the second generation of its popular mid- size luxury sedan, the Infiniti I30, at a press conference at the 1999 New York Auto Show. ... Continue reading
AMA: Honda Challenge of Laguna Seca
AMA: Honda Challenge of Laguna Seca ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Closes on Receivables
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. announces the closing of the resyndication of a revolving receivables facility by AAM Receivables Corp., its indirect wholly owned subsidiary. ... Continue reading
ASHA Corporation Elects Wiley McCoy to Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of ASHA Corporation/McLaren Engines, Inc. have announced the election of Mr. Wiley R. McCoy to the Board. ... Continue reading
AutoInfo, Inc. Announces 1998 Year End Results
AutoInfo, Inc. announced results of its operations for the year ended December 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
Borg-Warner Automotive Back on Growth Track
Borg-Warner Automotive announced that it expects first quarter 1999 earnings to surpass current First Call estimates of $1.18 per share by an estimated 10%. ... Continue reading
BREED Announces Results of Meeting With Lending Group
BREED Technologies, Inc. one of the world's largest manufacturers of automotive occupant restraints, announced that the company has obtained a waiver of certain financial covenants related to its credit facility. ... Continue reading
Budget Truck Rental Raises Rates 9% Nationwide
Budget Rent a Car Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Budget Group, Inc., announced it will raise its one-way truck rental rates by nine percent on average in all locations and mileage ranges, effective April 6, 1999. ... Continue reading
Bullhide Liner Announces a Min Increase of $1.1M in Annual Revenues
The Bullhide Liner Corp. announced that it has signed an agreement with its second original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the state of Colorado. ... Continue reading
Carey International Announces Record First Quarter Results
Carey International, Inc. reported record results for the first quarter ended February 28, 1999. ... Continue reading
Compak & Webcor Achieve Dual Quality Certifications
Robert Sibilsky, Vice President and General Manager of Compak Inc. & Webcor Packaging Corp., recently announced the achievement of receiving QS9000 and IS09001 certification. ... Continue reading
Creative Master Announces Opening of Factory #5 Ahead of Schedule
Creative Master International, Inc. announced that it has opened Factory #5 and that its initial shipments of finished products were shipped last week from the factory, ahead of schedule. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Expects Steady Growth in Key Markets
DaimlerChrysler Chairman Juergen E. Schrempp emphasized that the company's integration is proceeding rapidly and successfully. Schrempp stated, "Integration is right on track. ... Continue reading
Delphi Invests $12.4 Million in Mexican Automotive Suspension Venture
Delphi Automotive Systems announced they are increasing their penetration into the automotive aftermarket business by investing $US 12.4 million in Gabriel de Mexico S.A. de C.V., a Mexican automotive damper and suspension module manufacturer. ... Continue reading
Delphi Manufacturing Facility Becomes ISO 14001 Certified By BSI
Delphi Energy & Engine Management Systems' Grand Rapids facility, which produces hydraulic valve lifters for passenger car and truck engines, became the first Delphi plant in the U.S. to receive ISO 14001 certification. ... Continue reading
E.T., Extraterrestrial Returns to Earth as Driving Safety Ambassador
Press conference unveiling new PSA featuring E.T. -- The Extra Terrestrial, encouraging kids to use seat belts, a result of an agreement between Progressive Insurance, Universal Studios and Amblin Entertainment. ... Continue reading
Federal Judge Approves Class Action Settlement Against ADP
United Recyclers Group, L.L.C. (URG) announced that the Honorable Charles Weiner, Federal District Judge in Philadelphia has approved the settlement of a class action suit against ADP. ... Continue reading
Fidelity Holdings Reports Record Year-end Results
FidelityHoldings, Inc. reported record revenues and earnings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
Ford Completes Acquisition of Volvo Cars
Ford Motor Company and AB Volvo completed the sale of Volvo Cars to Ford. Volvo Cars is now part of Ford's Premier Automotive Group, which also includes Aston Martin, Jaguar and Lincoln. ... Continue reading
Ford Conducts Alternative Fuel Training Course
Ford Motor Company began the first of a two-day training course to certify SunLine Transit Agency as an in-house maintenance provider for various types of Ford-certified alternative fuel vehicles. ... Continue reading
Ford Credit First to Offer Internet Trading
When Denise Hammond, West Bloomfield Township treasurer, wanted to invest taxpayer funds in commercial paper, she used to spend minutes on the phone completing a transaction. ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Skyrocket in Northern California, Says AAA
Gas prices in Northern California cities shot skyward in recent weeks, approaching all-time highs set three years ago, AAA of Northern California reported. ... Continue reading
GenCorp Board Declares Dividend
The board of directors of GenCorp Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of fifteen cents per share on the issued and outstanding $0.10 par value common stock of the company payable May 28, 1999 to shareholders of record on May 3, 1999. ... Continue reading
Gentex Named 1998's Best-Performing Auto-Parts Stock
Gentex Corporation has received the Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Award for the Best Automotive Component Company Stock Performance in 1998. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Licenses Optisystems' Energizer PME for R/3 for Enterprise Use
OptiSystems Solutions Ltd., a global leader in enterprise application performance management software, announced that The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, an Energizer PME for R/3 customer, has extended its license for Enterprise use. ... Continue reading
Guaranty National to Change Name to OrionAuto
Guaranty National, one of the top nonstandard automobile insurance companies in the country, has announced plans to change its name to OrionAuto effective April 1. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sonata GLS New Car Review: Hyundai Sonata GLS (1999) New Car Prices for Hyundai Sonata GLS
Hyundai Sonata GLS (1999) ... Continue reading
Infiniti G20 New Car Review: Infiniti G20 (1999) New Car Prices for Infiniti G20
Infiniti G20 (1999) ... Continue reading
IRL: Buhl, Harrington Give Infiniti a Day in the Sun at Phoenix
IRL: Buhl, Harrington Give Infiniti a Day in the Sun at Phoenix ... Continue reading
Kia KMS-4 Concept Coupe Shows Economy Doesn't Have to be Dull
Economy cars have often been called "penalty boxes," but the Kia KMS-4 concept coupe, which has its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show, proves that economy cars don't have to be dull. ... Continue reading
Live TV On The Net Coverage of Palm Springs Classic Car Auction & Shows
The Auto Channel, in cooperation with Spectrum Auction Company will present the 5th Annual Palm Springs Car Classic to the screens of Internet users and car lovers all over the world. ... Continue reading
Manatee, Panther, Challenger Plates Lead in 1998 Sales
For the fourth year in a row, the most popular specialty tag in the state is the Manatee license plate, selling 140,891 plates and raising $2.1 million. Collectively, 40 specialty tags in 1998 raised more than $17.5 million. ... Continue reading
Mazda Millenia New Car Review: Mazda Millenia (1999) New Car Prices for Mazda Millenia
Mazda Millenia (1999) ... Continue reading
Michael E. Hicks Elected Senior VP and CFO of GenCorp
GenCorp announced that its board of directors has elected Michael E. Hicks to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Hicks has served this role in an acting capacity since February 12. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Introduces All-New 2000 Eclipse
The all-new 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse is a bold, aggressively styled sports coupe that builds on its own heritage of affordable high performance while adding a new level of sophistication. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Buckshot Jones to substitute for Larry Pearson
NASCAR BGN: Buckshot Jones to substitute for Larry Pearson ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Larry Pearson Could Write a Book on Racing at Bristol
NASCAR: Larry Pearson Could Write a Book on Racing at Bristol ... Continue reading
NASCAR SJAPS: Changes announced for '99 All Pro Series Schedule
NASCAR SJAPS: Changes announced for '99 All Pro Series Schedule ... Continue reading
NASCAR SJAPS: Teams Set to Get Season Underway
NASCAR SJAPS: Teams Set to Get Season Underway ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Buckshot Jones Rolls Into Thunder Valley Looking For Strong Finish
NASCAR WCUP: Buckshot Jones Rolls Into Thunder Valley Looking For Strong Finish ... Continue reading
NHRA: Fired Up Densham Ready for Houston
NHRA: Fired Up Densham Ready for Houston ... Continue reading
NHRA: Schumacher to Debut New Exide Dragster in Houston
NHRA: Schumacher to Debut New Exide Dragster in Houston ... Continue reading
NHRA: The Warren Report: O'Reilly Nationals Edition
NHRA: The Warren Report: O'Reilly Nationals Edition ... Continue reading
Optek Technology, Inc. Announces Strategic Management Changes
Optek Technology, Inc. announced a major step in its organizational development with the appointment of two key executives to newly created positions. ... Continue reading
Original 1924 Chrysler Six Debuts at the New York Auto Show
Seventy five years after being initially denied entrance to the New York Auto Show, Walter P. Chrysler's original 1924 Chrysler Six finally makes its debut on the show floor on March 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Pronounced Technologies Licenses Navigation Smart Chip to Eclipse
Pronounced Technologies, developer of the AudioNav(TM), has licensed its AudioNav smart chip to Eclipse(TM) by Fujitsu Ten (TM) for inclusion in the Eclipse Commander in-vehicle voice- interactive computer. ... Continue reading
Ritchie Bros. Holds Large Las Vegas Auction
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated announces results from its Las Vegas auction held Monday. ... Continue reading
Select International Offers New York Auto Show Preview
On Wednesday, March 31, 1999 from 4:00-4:30 PM on Galaxy 6, Transponder 9 (C-Band) and SBS 6, Transponder 15 (KU-Band), get a first look at the car of the future. ... Continue reading
Simula Inc. Completes Placement of Convertible Preferred Stock
Simula Inc. announced that it has placed 7,500 shares of 6 percent Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with a private investor for net proceeds of $7.5 million. ... Continue reading
Simula Inc. announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
Southern California Gas Prices Surge Upward
Refinery closures, anticipated international production cutbacks and holiday travel demands have sent Southern California gas prices climbing upward an average of 14.5 cents per gallon in two weeks. ... Continue reading
Southern Company Launches Corporate Electric Vehicle Lease Program
Southern Company announced the largest corporate electric vehicle lease program in the United States, whereby 400 electric vehicles will be leased to employees at an affordable price over the next four years. ... Continue reading
SPX & Gateway Agree to Provide Computers to GM Dealers
Service Solutions, a unit of SPX Corporation announced an arrangement with Gateway to offer computer packages to GM Dealers through the GM Dealer Equipment program it administers for General Motors Corporation. ... Continue reading
The Aegis Consumer Funding Group, Inc. Announces Relocation
The Aegis Consumer Funding Group, Inc. announced the relocation and consolidation of its executives, administrative offices, and operations center from Marietta, Georgia to the Tampa Bay, Florida area. ... Continue reading
Uni-Select Inc. Agrees to Buy Assets of Services Batteries Electriques
Uni-Select is pleased to announce that, together with its members, it has agreed in principle to purchase the main assets of Services Batteries Electriques and Batteries Electriques Quebec. ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and 1998
UnitedAuto Group, Inc., the nation's second largest publicly traded automotive retailer, announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
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