Advanced Accessory Systems Realigns Units and Appoints Key Executives
Advanced Accessory Systems announced that it is realigning its operating units to better provide towing systems and roof racks to original equipment manufacturers and the North American aftermarket. ... Continue reading
AimRite Holdings Corporation Receives Formal Request from Global Supplier
AimRite Holdings Corporation is pleased to announce that one of the largest producers of shocks and struts in the world has become aware of advancements in the development of AimRite's COAST suspension control technology. ... Continue reading
AK Steel Holding Corporation & Armco Inc. Announce Proposed Merger
AK Steel Holding Corporation and Armco Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Armco will be merged into AK Steel Corporation, the principal operating subsidiary of the holding corporation. ... Continue reading
AutoNation, Inc. and Nissan North America Reach Agreement
AutoNation, Inc. and Nissan North America, Inc. announced that they have signed a framework agreement providing the basis for a direct business relationship with AutoNation, including terms for acquisition of Nissan and Infiniti dealerships. ... Continue reading
Bayer Corporation Hires New Therban Technical Specialist
Nabil Boufakhreddine has joined Bayer Corporation as a Technical Service Specialist for Therban(R). ... Continue reading
BMW Introduces Next Generation of Intelligent Airbag System
Beginning this month, BMW 5 and 7 Series cars will be equipped with the next generation of "intelligent" airbag protection. ... Continue reading
Budd Tallent Celebrates Grand Opening of $50 Million Plant
The Budd Company of Troy, Mich. and Tallent Engineering Ltd., of Newton Aycliffe, England celebrated the grand opening of their newly completed $50 million Hopkinsville automotive components plant. ... Continue reading
C.A.W. and Wescast Industries Inc. Ratify Union Agreement Six Weeks Early
The Canadian Auto Workers and Wescast Industries Inc. announced an early ratification of Local 4207 - C.A.W. contract in Wingham, Ontario. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Reports Assembly Plant Schedule For Week of May 24, 1999
DaimlerChrysler Corporation reports eight of its nine U.S. assembly plants and all three Canadian assembly plants will operate the week of May 24, 1999. ... Continue reading
Fwd: Dale Earnhardt Inc. Hires Crew Chief Paul Andrews; Veteran Crew C hief Joins Steve Park and Pennzoil Team This Weekend in Charlotte ... Continue reading
Dana's Plumley Division Completes Renovation and Expansion of Design Center
Dana Corporation's Plumley division completed a 13,000 square- foot renovation and expansion program to double the size of the laboratory in its Rubber Products Design Center located at the division's headquarters in Paris, Tenn. ... Continue reading
Dale Earnhardt Inc. Hires Crew Chief Paul Andrews; Veteran Crew C hief Joins Steve Park and Pennzoil Team This Weekend in Charlotte ... Continue reading
Guide Registers Second Major Automotive Quality Award
Guide Corporation has recorded its second major automotive quality award by earning the 1998 Target Achievement Award for Quality from New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. ... Continue reading
Haartz Corp. Signs Agreement with Treves Group
The Haartz Corp. has recently signed a business and technical cooperation agreement with Establissements Treves, headquartered in Paris, France. ... Continue reading
International Research Team Successfully Demonstrates New Artificial Muscle
AlliedSignal Inc. said that an international team led by one of its researchers has demonstrated a new type of artificial muscle that could eventually be used in a variety of aerospace, automotive and medical applications. ... Continue reading
IRL, Indy 500: Certainteed to Sponsor Harrington Motorsports for '99 Season
IRL, Indy 500: Certainteed to Sponsor Harrington Motorsports for '99 Season ... Continue reading
IRL, Indy 500: Indianapolis 500, Pep Boys Indy Racing League Announce Five-Year Broadcast Partnership with ABC, ESPN ... Continue reading
IRL, Indy 500: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Grants Credential to SI Writer
IRL, Indy 500: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Grants Credential to SI Writer ... Continue reading
IRL, Indy 500: Ray Back on Top at 227 MPH, Fastest for the Month
IRL, Indy 500: Ray Back on Top at 227 MPH, Fastest for the Month ... Continue reading
IRL, Indy 500: Team Cheever Practice Notes
IRL, Indy 500: Team Cheever Practice Notes ... Continue reading
IRL, Indy 500: The Ironies of Racing: Goodyear and Brown Now Teammates
IRL, Indy 500: The Ironies of Racing: Goodyear and Brown Now Teammates ... Continue reading
Ivaco Reports First Quarter Results
Ivaco Inc. reported a net loss of $3,170,000 or $0.24 per share for the first quarter ended March 31, 1999 compared to net earnings of $6,136,000 or $0.07 per share last year. ... Continue reading
Mark IV Completes Ten Million Share Buyback
Mark IV Industries, Inc. announced completion of its 10.0 million share repurchase program initiated in May 1998. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Appoints New President
Kazushige Kinoshita will assume the role of president of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. beginning July 1, 1999. Mr. Kinoshita replaces Kimio Ohmura, president of MFTA for the past ten years. ... Continue reading
NASCAR 'SpeedPark' Brings Fast-Paced Fun to the Smoky Mountains
NASCAR 'SpeedPark' Brings Fast-Paced Fun to the Smoky Mountains ... Continue reading
NHRA: JEG'S Mail Order Racing Thursday Pit Notes
NHRA: JEG'S Mail Order Racing Thursday Pit Notes ... Continue reading
NHRA: Mopar Minute: 1999 Mopar Parts Nationals
NHRA: Mopar Minute: 1999 Mopar Parts Nationals ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 1999
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced ts consolidated and non- consolidated financial results for the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 1999,. ... Continue reading
Just a year ago, Nissan Motor Corp. looked like it was racing down the road to ruin. Now, Business Week says Nissan seems to be negotiating a surprising U-turn in North America. ... Continue reading
OEA Stands Behind National Effort to Stop Drivers Who Don't Buckle Up Children
OEA, Inc. announced its support of a national mobilization this Memorial Day week to protect children by stepping up enforcement of child passenger safety laws. ... Continue reading
Olds Indy 500 Notes, 5/20 ... Continue reading
Pioneer Centres of San Diego Wins Entry Into Land Rover TReK '99 Finals
A three-member team representing Pioneer Centres of San Diego qualified to compete in the final round of Land Rover TReK '99, the annual inter-retailer competition. ... Continue reading
Plug Power Demonstrates High Efficiency Automotive Fuel Cell
Plug Power announced that it had demonstrated a high efficiency automotive fuel cell using gasoline in a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and achieved efficiencies higher than current internal combustion engines. ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel--Raceline ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel--Raceline ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel--Raceline ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel--Raceline ... Continue reading
SCCA: Huffake/Qvale and The Coffee Critic Team up for Three-Race Deal
SCCA: Huffake/Qvale and The Coffee Critic Team up for Three-Race Deal ... Continue reading
S&P Rates J.L. French Automotive $200 Million Senior Subordinated Notes B-
Standard & Poor's assigned its single-'B'-minus rating to J.L. French Automotive Casting Inc.'s $200 million senior subordinated notes due 2009, to be issued under rule 144A with registration rights. ... Continue reading
Syntroleum Synthetic Fuels Demonstrated in Dodge Power Wagon
Synthetic fuels made from natural gas via the Syntroleum Processare being used in demonstration drives of the Dodge Power Wagon concept vehicle, as part of the DaimlerChrysler Ride & Drive Program that began May 11. ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel--Team Chicago Challenge ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel--Team Chicago Challenge ... Continue reading
The Callahan Report: The Smell of Indy is in the Air
The Callahan Report: The Smell of Indy is in the Air ... Continue reading
Trans-Am: AutomationDirect to Sponsor Road Atlanta BFGoodrich Trans-Am Series
Trans-Am: AutomationDirect to Sponsor Road Atlanta BFGoodrich Trans-Am Series ... Continue reading
Trans-Am: Series Heads North to Mosport International Raceway for Round Two
Trans-Am: Series Heads North to Mosport International Raceway for Round Two ... Continue reading
UNIDYNE Corporation reported results for the year ended December 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
USAC: Indianapolis Speedrome Midget Car Series Race Results
USAC: Indianapolis Speedrome Midget Car Series Race Results ... Continue reading
USRRC: BMW Team PTG Aims for Three in a Row
USRRC: BMW Team PTG Aims for Three in a Row ... Continue reading
USRRC Fast Facts; Dyson Goes for Two-In-a-Row
USRRC Fast Facts; Dyson Goes for Two-In-a-Row ... Continue reading
Valeo Sells Its Stake in Motrol and Reinforces Its Activities in Brazil
The Valeo Group sold its 50% stake in the Brazilian company Motrol, a manufacturer of automotive door latches, on May 18, 1999. The stake was sold to the Magna group, which already held 50% of Motrol's capital. ... Continue reading
WoO: Swindell's Double Sets Record at Bloomington
WoO: Swindell's Double Sets Record at Bloomington ... Continue reading
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