5000+ Attend Excelsior-Henderson Bash
5000+ Attend 2nd Annual Excelsior-Henderson Bash ... Continue reading
AMA: Duhamel Injured in Racing Accident
Duhamel Injury ... Continue reading
AMA: GOBERT GOES FOR FOUR IN MBNA SUPERBIKE SERIES
GOBERT GOES FOR FOUR IN MBNA SUPERBIKE SERIES PRESENTED BY PARTS UNLMITED AT ROAD AMERICA ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Extension of Debt Exchange Offer
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. announced that it will extend its offer to exchange $300 million of its outstanding 9 3/4 percent senior subordinated notes due 2009. ... Continue reading
Amerigon Completes Private Placement of Convertible Preferred Shares; Raises $9 Million
Amerigon Incorporated announced that it has completed a private placement of $9 million of convertible preferred shares with Big Beaver Investments LLC of Troy, Mich. and Westar Capital II LLC of Costa Mesa, Calif., both private investment companies. ... Continue reading
Auto Injuries Less Severe, IRC Study Reveals
Good news for America's drivers: auto crashes are resulting in fewer severe injuries. At the same time, a lower proportion of injury claims involve lawyer representation. ... Continue reading
Automakers Testify on EPA's Clean 'Autos and Fuel Rule'
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers presented details of its alternative to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule on clean vehicle emissions and clean fuel at a public hearing in Philadelphia. ... Continue reading
Best-Ever May Sales Reported by Toyota's Kansas City Region
Toyota's Kansas City Region posted its best-ever sales month in May with car sales of 2,852 vehicles, a 7 percent increase over May 1998 when vehicle sales totaled 2,673. ... Continue reading
Bullhide Completes Move to Deerfield Beach, Florida and Saves $250,000 Annually
The Bullhide Liner Corp announced that is has completed restructuring the Company by closing its corporate office in Spokane and moving it permanently to Deerfield Beach, Florida, saving Bullhide approximately $250,000 in annualized costs. ... Continue reading
CART: Highs and Lows for Team KOOL Green
CART: Highs and Lows for Team KOOL Green ... Continue reading
Ford of Canada - CASCAR Report ... Continue reading
Cooper Industries Grants $50,000 to Support Outstanding Vocational Projects
Three schools received awards totaling $50,000 through Cooper Industries' 1998-99 Project PACE (Partnership to Aid Career Education). ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Develops Trunk Release Mechanism
A dealer-installed kit that allows a person trapped inside a car trunk to escape will be available for installation on DaimlerChrysler cars later this month. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Extended Enterpriser(R) Aggressively Tackles Health Care Supplier Concerns
Small organizational and structural changes such as uniform stocking of prescription cabinets and on-line lab results can lead to improved quality, decreased costs and a two-day shorter hospital stay for some patients. ... Continue reading
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc., Announces Dividend on Trust Preferred Securities
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. announced that a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share will be paid on the 7 1/2% convertible trust preferred securities issued by the Dura Automotive Capital Trust. ... Continue reading
Eagle Ottawa's Segerdahl Receives Award
Anders Segerdahl, chairman of Eagle Ottawa Leather Co., has been named recipient of the 1999 Automotive & Transportation Interiors Achievement Award. ... Continue reading
Exxon & Mobil Confirm 2nd Phase Merger Inquiry
Exxon and Mobil Confirm E. C. 2nd Phase Merger Inquiry ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Awarded Outboard Marine Corporation Supply Contracts
Federal-Mogul Corporation has been awarded a contract to supply pulse-driven fuel pumps and fuel vapor separator/electric fuel pump modules to Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) for application on its outboard engines. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Receives Chrysler's Gold Pentastar Award
Federal-Mogul Corporation's Powertrain Systems facility in Blacksburg, Virginia, has received the Chrysler Gold Pentastar Award for 1998. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Run-Flat Tires Pace Le Mans 24-Hour Race
Goodyear Eagle run-flat tires are protecting more than soccer moms and children from flat tires and the danger of being stranded along the highway. ... Continue reading
Innovative Use For Hydroformed Thin-Wall Tubing
Among the many innovations in the UltraLight Steel Auto Body (ULSAB), the large, thin-wall hydroformed tube side roof rails are the most interesting. ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Expects Q2 Earnings To Exceed Analyst Expectations
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. announced that the company expects its earnings for the second quarter ending June 30, 1999 to be at least 35 percent to 40 percent above analysts' expectations of approximately $0.26 per diluted share. ... Continue reading
IRL: Goodyear Seeks IRL Grand Slam in Texas
IRL: Goodyear Seeks IRL Grand Slam in Texas ... Continue reading
IRL/IROC: Cheever's Texas Two Step, Texas and Michigan
IRL: Cheever's Texas Two Step, Texas and Michigan ... Continue reading
Longhorn 500 Preview ... Continue reading
IRL: Pep Boys Indy Racing League Weekly Notebook
IRL: Pep Boys Indy Racing League Weekly Notebook ... Continue reading
IRL: Yahoo, Pagan Racing, and Jeff Ward Ready for Texas
IRL: Yahoo, Pagan Racing, and Jeff Ward Ready for Texas ... Continue reading
IROC: Indy 500 Winner Practices at Michigan
IROC: Indy 500 Winner Practices at Michigan ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Receives Top Honors from Wal-Mart Canada
Johnson Controls has been awarded the prestigious "1998 Vendor Partner of the Year" award from Wal-Mart Canada, Inc. ... Continue reading
Magna Seating Systems, P&C Group Create CAMACO
Magna Seating Systems and P&C Group announced the creation of CAMACO LLC, a new minority company dedicated to manufacturing automotive seat frames. CAMACO is the largest independent supplier of seating frames in North America. ... Continue reading
"Marketing to Women" Efforts to be Honored
Car Care Council Press Releases ... Continue reading
The Board of Directors of Midas, Inc. has declared a dividend of two cents per common share payable July 1, 1999 to shareholders of record June 15. ... Continue reading
Moto Guzzi Appoints Scandellari COO
Moto Guzzi Appoints Scandellari COO ... Continue reading
Nascar: M. Waltrip Hopes for Gas Crisis
Waltrip would love fuel mileage battle at Michigan ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Oakwood Homes Gives Away Richard Petty Driving Experience and Chance at Dream Home
NASCAR: Oakwood Homes Gives Away Richard Petty Driving Experience and Chance at Dream Home ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau/Melling Racing Prepares for Michigan
NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau/Melling Racing Prepares for Michigan ... Continue reading
NHRA: Kurt Chronicles - Columbus Edition
Kurt Chronicles: Columbus Edition ... Continue reading
NHRA: Team JEG'S Looking For Impressive Weekend In Front Of Hometown Crowd
Team JEG'S Looking For Impressive Weekend In Front Of Hometown Crowd ... Continue reading
NHRA: Warren Report - Columbus Edition
Warren Report: Columbus Edition ... Continue reading
Ovonic NiMH Batteries Power Electric Vehicles To Victory at the American Tour de Sol
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. announced that nickel metal hydride batteries developed by its subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company powered several electric vehicles to victory at this year's Northeast Sustainable Energy Ass American Tour de Sol. ... Continue reading
RALLY: McRae and Grist retire from Acropolis Rally
RALLY: McRae and Grist retire from Acropolis Rally ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Announces Expansion of Acquisition Credit Facility
Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced that availability under its Credit Facility with Ford Motor Credit has been increased from $100 million to $150 million. ... Continue reading
South Coast Motorcars Appoints Lawrence E. Williams
Newport Beach welcomes the newest member of its corporate community, Mr. Lawrence E. Williams, President of Experience Management Group, Inc. (EMG), which is establishing its headquarters here in Orange County as of July 1, 1999. ... Continue reading
STPR ProRally: Choiniere Wins 'Battle of North America'
STPR ProRally wrapup ... Continue reading
Subaru Joins Industry in Support of Trunk Safety
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) announced its support of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign to help prevent trunk entrapment. ... Continue reading
Survey Reveals Half of Americans are Concerned About Vehicle Theft
According to a national survey released by Master Lock Company, more than half (51%) of Americans feel that their vehicle is in danger of being stolen, vandalized or broken into. ... Continue reading
Tips On Helping Cars Weather the Heat
Bags packed: check. Sunscreen: check. Games for the road: check. Drinks and snacks: check. And the Automobile Club of Southern California wants to add one more item on summer vacationers' "To Do" lists: a vehicle check. ... Continue reading
Tommy Hilfiger Teams With Yamaha to Produce Signature Motorcycle
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. and Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc. team up to create the best dressed motorcycle on the street just in time for Father's Day. ... Continue reading
Top Driver Introduces CD-ROM to Diagnose Vehicle Problems
Top Driver announced it has formed a strategic alliance with AutoTech, an at-home computer program that provides diagnostic car care services for over 500 models of cars, trucks, SUV's and vans. ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive, Inc., Announces Dividend on Trust Convertible Preferred Securities
Tower Automotive, Inc. announced that a dividend of $0.84 per share will be paid on the 6 3/4% trust convertible preferred securities issued by the Tower Automotive Capital Trust. ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Friday's Racing Critical to Point Battles
TRACKS: Friday's Racing Critical to Point Battles ... Continue reading
UAW International Union and GM TO Launch Partnership for Make-A-Wish
The UAW International Union and General Motors kicked off a historic partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) by helping to grant a Michigan child's wish to visit DisneyWorld. ... Continue reading
University of Akron Wins SAE Mini-Baja(R) Midwest
Battling 90-degree heat and a rugged course, the University of Akron drove to victory in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International Mini Baja(R) Midwest in Troy, Ohio. ... Continue reading
USAC: Kiwi Team Slated to Compete in 'Summer Sizzle '99'
USAC: Kiwi Team Slated to Compete in 'Summer Sizzle '99' ... Continue reading
U.S. Production Facility of Japan-Based Kawasaki Set To Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A., (KMM) which employs nearly two thousand people at facilities here and in Maryville, MO, will commemorate 25 years and 10 years of operations June 10-12 with activities at both plants. ... Continue reading
Volvo and Delco-Remy Enter Into Initial Agreement With Microphonics
Microphonics http://www.microphonics.com is pleased to announce that initial orders of Microphonics 111RCK Industrial Ultrasound Diagnostic unit have been shipped to both Delco-Remy and Volvo Corporation. ... Continue reading
Wind River Systems Introduces WindView for Automotive
Wind River Systems, Inc. introduced WindView(TM) for Automotive, the only software diagnostic and analysis tool that complies with OSEK, the international standard for automotive electronic software. ... Continue reading
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