1999 Labor Day Message by UAW President Stephen P. Yokich
"Labor Day 1999 finds the UAW and other unions at more than a turning point on the calendar. Today's unions are reinventing themselves at a rapid clip. ... Continue reading
American Petroleum Institute's New Web Site Makes Motor Oil Recycling Easier
The American Petroleum Institute has launched a new Web site that will help protect the environment by making it easier for America's millions of do-it-yourself motor oil changers to find convenient locations to take their used motor oilfor recycling. ... Continue reading
Andrew Masterman Named President of Engine Management For TI Group
Andrew V. Masterman has been named president of Engine Management for TI Group Automotive Systems, a newly-formed business unit of UK-based TI Group plc. ... Continue reading
Baldor Receives Two Market Engineering Leadership Awards
Baldor Electric Company, Fort Smith, Arkansas, based marketer, designer, and manufacturer of electric motors and drives recently received two Market Engineering Leadership Awards. ... Continue reading
Best-Ever August Sales Reported by Lexus Central Area
Lexus Central Area dealers posted their best-ever August by selling 2,923 vehicles, a 12 percent increase over August 1998 when 2,600 were sold. ... Continue reading
CTS Announces Auto Occupant Weight Sensor for Airbag Systems
CTS Corporation, a world leader in automotive position sensor technology, has introduced a reliable, cost-effective occupant weight sensor for use in intelligent airbag control systems. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Announces Additions to Consumer Incentives Program
DaimlerChrysler Corp announced the following additions to its national consumer incentives program: $500 cash on model year 2000 Dodge Ram Cargo Vans, $500 cash on model year 2000 Ram Conversion Vans, and $500 cash on model year 2000 Ram Wagons. ... Continue reading
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Dynex Capital, Inc. Updates Market On Transfer of Servicing
Dynex Capital, Inc. announced that the servicing of the automobile installment contracts, which collateralize the funding notes owned by the Company, has been transferred from AutoBond Acceptance to the back-up servicer, Systems &Services. ... Continue reading
Extension of Waivers Continues for Recoton
Recoton Corporation announced that its lenders and noteholders have agreed to further extend, through September 9, 1999, the waivers of covenant defaults granted to Recoton on August 16, 1999. ... Continue reading
Ford and American Taxi Partner to Build Natural Gas Taxi Fleet
Ford Motor Company and American Taxi Company announced the delivery of the first vehicles in what will be a fleet of over 160 natural gas-powered Ford taxis by the end of 1999. ... Continue reading
Gemplus Wins Major Tender to Provide Smart Card Technology and Services to Mexican Government
Gemplus(R), as part of a consortium with Talsud and Mexican entrepreneur Henry Davis, announced it has won a call for tender to operate the Mexican national vehicle registration system. ... Continue reading
IEE at the Frankfurt International Motorshow
The latest in advanced technology -- hi-tech components slated for integration into the cars of tomorrow -- will be featured at the 58th annual IAA / International Motor Show -- the automobile industry's window on the future. ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Builds National Network of Automobile Dismantlers
With the price of new automobiles increasing, the average age of vehicles in use increasing, and everyone from vehicle owners to automobile insurers seeking ways to reduce the cost of vehicle repair,LKQ Corporation delivers a solution. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Race Wrap Up, Pepsi Southern 500
NASCAR WCUP: Race Wrap Up, Pepsi Southern 500 ... Continue reading
NHRA: New National event in Las Vegas highlights 2000 NHRA Schedule
NHRA: New National event in Las Vegas highlights 2000 NHRA Schedule ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports August U.S. Sales; Year-to-Date Sales up by 19 Percent
Porsche Cars North America, importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States, announced sales and stock figures for the month of August 1999. ... Continue reading
Thermal Components to Consolidate Duncan, South Carolina Operations
Thermal Components announced that it will consolidate its Duncan, South Carolina plant with its Montgomery, Alabama operations, where its headquarters, Technical Center and principal manufacturing facilities are located. ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc. Adds New Product to Serve Manufactured Housing Industry
T.J.T., Inc., a recycler and supplier of refurbished axles and tires to the manufactured housing industry, is adding a new product to its distribution operation. ... Continue reading
Trans-Am: Simo scores third-straight flag-to-flag victory with Vancouver win over Gentilozzi
Trans-Am: Simo scores third-straight flag-to-flag victory with Vancouver win over Gentilozzi ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 341,906 units, down from the 380,634 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
Warrantech Corporation to Appeal NASDAQ Delisting
Warrantech Corporation announced that, due to the delay in filing its Form 10-K for the period ended March 31, 1999, the Company's stock has been delisted from the NASDAQ National Market. ... Continue reading
World Challenge: White, Plumb take Vancouver World Challenge Wins
World Challenge: White, Plumb take Vancouver World Challenge Wins ... Continue reading
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