American Quantum Cycles Receives Floorplan Financing From TransAmerica
American Quantum Cycles Inc. announced that it has received floorplan financing from TransAmerica. This financing will allow American Quantum Dealers to finance purchases of motorcycles from American Quantum via TransAmerica. ... Continue reading
AMETEK Inc. announced that Mr. Timothy N. Jones has been elected Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK's Process and Analytical Instruments Division (P&AI), effective immediately. ... Continue reading
ARCA: Raceway Stores Hopes to Cash-in at Talladega as a sponsor of Smith Brothers Motorsports
ARCA: Raceway Stores Hopes to Cash-in at Talladega as a sponsor of Smith Brothers Motorsports ... Continue reading
The Board of Directors of Arvin Industries, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of 22 cents per Common Share, payable December 31, 1999, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 3, 1999. ... Continue reading
The Board of Directors of Arvin Industries, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of 22 cents per common share, payable December 31, 1999, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 3, 1999. ... Continue reading
Autocam Announces End to Talks
Kentwood, Michigan-based Autocam Corporation announced that the previously disclosed talks with a single party with regard to a business combination involving the Company at $21 per share have been terminated. ... Continue reading
BTCC: TOCA Announces Revised BTCC 2000 Calendar
BTCC 2000 Dates ... Continue reading
Celadon Announces Extension of Contract With DaimlerChrysler
Celadon Group, Inc. announced it has reached an agreement with DaimlerChrysler to extend one of its current contracts by one year through December 31, 2000. ... Continue reading
DCR Assigns 'AA+' CPA Ratings to Progressive
Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) assigned claims paying ability ratings of 'AA+' (Double-A-Plus) to 24 pooled and reinsured members of the Progressive Casualty Insurance Group. ... Continue reading
Despite Gas Price Rise, Driving Costs Dip .1 Cent in Third Quarter, AAA Says
Steadily rising gas prices during the summer months were offset by a small decrease in fixed driving expenses, slightly lowering the overall cost of owning and operating a new car in the third quarter, according to AAA. ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Announces Resignation of Vice Chairman, Timothy D. Leuliette
Detroit Diesel Corporation announced the resignation of Timothy D. Leuliette as vice chairman of Detroit Diesel Corporation. In addition, Leuliette leaves DDC's Board of Directors as part of his resignation. ... Continue reading
Drag Bikes: ProStar West Coast Finals, Presented by APE, Race Results
Drag Bikes: ProStar West Coast Finals, Presented by APE, Race Results ... Continue reading
Dura Automotive Systems, a global leader in Driver Control Systems, Body and Glass Modules, Engineered Assemblies and Seating Systems, announces the appointment of Don DeFosset to a new position as Executive Vice President and COO. ... Continue reading
F2000: Wheldon-Camirand F2000 duel ends at Sebring Saturday, Sunday
USAC: Wheldon-Camirand F2000 duel ends at Sebring Saturday, Sunday ... Continue reading
Five Charities Receive Grants From Detroit Auto Dealers Association
Five area charities were recently awarded grants totaling $100,000 from the new Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) Charitable Foundation Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan. ... Continue reading
Hertz CEO Frank A. Olson Announces Year-End Retirement
Frank A. Olson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Hertz Corporation announced he will retire as Chief Executive, effective December 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
HP Supplies SnapLED Lighting Assembly for 2000 Cadillac Deville
Hewlett-Packard Company announced that the 2000 Cadillac DeVille, available in showrooms this fall, uses HP SnapLED(1) technology for its entire tail-lamp and brake lighting system. ... Continue reading
IQXPERT Strengthens Professional Services Team With Acquisition
IQXPERT, a leading provider of component and supplier management (CSM) solutions, announced the acquisition of ExtraTime Technologies, a leading provider of PDM and CSM consulting services and extranet application development. ... Continue reading
IRL: Final Curtain for Oldsmobile's 4-Liter Formula
Final Curtain for 4-Liter Formula ... Continue reading
Lincoln Navigator 4X4(2000) ... Continue reading
Local Thrifty Car Rental Purchases Bay Area Rentals
Three Thrifty Car Rental franchise owners in San Francisco have purchased Bay Area Rentals, a local car, truck and van rental company with 17 locations and approximately 1,100 cars. ... Continue reading
Marquis Who's Who Names Top 10 Most Influential Americans of the Century
Marquis Who's Who(R), the company that for 100 years has chronicled leaders and innovators in its annual Who's Who in America(R) biographical directory, has named its Top 10 Most Influential Americans of the Century. ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Norris ready for home track at Texas
NASCAR Trucks: Norris ready for home track at Texas ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Starr goes to head of the class -- Math Class
David Starr - Texas Advance ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks/WWEST: Mesa Marin Raceway will be Norris's Second Race of the Weekend
NASCAR Trucks: Mesa Marin Raceway will be Norris's Second Race of the Weekend ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Fans Voted for Car That Will Race in the Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400
Fans Voted for Car That Will Race in the Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Gremlins Bites Park Late But Not Before Another Impressive Charlotte Performance
Gremlins Bites Park Late But Not Before Another Impressive Charlo tte Performance ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Petty Enterprises Unveils No. 43 Pontiacs for the 2000 season
NASCAR WCUP: Petty Enterprises Unveils No. 43 Pontiacs for the 2000 season ... Continue reading
National Auto Finance Establishes E-Commerce Loan Approval System
National Auto Finance Company, Inc. announced that it has initiated a revolutionary new online credit review system that will allow auto dealers to receive around-the-clock loan decisions. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Band Livens Up Team Winston Pit Stop at Texas
Band Added To Fall Nationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Brad Jeter Wins Memphis Pro Stock Truck in S-10
Brad Jeter Wins Memphis PST in S-10 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Johnson Jr., Herbert, Edwards, Seeling, Jeter winners at Autozone Nationals
NHRA: Johnson Jr., Herbert, Edwards, Seeling, Jeter winners at Autozone Nationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Memphis NHRA Chevy PST Eliminations Notes
Memphis NHRA Chev PST Elim Notes ... Continue reading
Lincoln Continental(2000) ... Continue reading
Prominent Houston Auto Shredder Changes Owners
Rose Acquisition Group L.L.C. has purchased Rose Metal Recycling Inc., which was a family owned business founded in 1938 by Edward Rose and is one of Houston's three automobile shredders. ... Continue reading
RALLY: McRae on form in Sanremo for Ford Martini
McRae on form in Sanremo for Ford Martini ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
Enterprises Inc. which operates the largest network of Peterbilt truck dealerships in North America and John Deere construction equipment dealerships in Texas and Michigan, announced results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
SDRC Announces Metaphase Control Solutions
SDRC, a leading global supplier of enterprise product development solutions and developer of I-DEAS(R) and Metaphase (R) Enterprise(TM) software, announced the Metaphase(R) Control suite of out-of-the-box product data management solutions. ... Continue reading
Securities and Exchange Commission Issues Subpoenas to National Auto Credit
National Auto Credit, Inc. said that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued them subpoenas. ... Continue reading
'Should I Sell My Car Myself or Trade It In?' 1-900-Bluebook Has the Answer
From any touchtone telephone, consumers can now find out, instantly, the market value, retail and trade-in, for any car, truck, or van manufactured since 1980 (service provides an easy comparison of private party sale versus trade-in values). ... Continue reading
Statement by AmeraPARTS International, L.L.C. on Developments
The major companies within the automotive insurance industry, including State Farm, have recently requested that either new or recycled original equipment parts be utilized in automotive collision repairs. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Board Approves Separation of Tenneco Companies
Tenneco Inc. said that its Board of Directors has approved the separation of Tenneco Automotive and Tenneco Packaging, effective upon the tax-free spin-off of Tenneco Packaging to shareowners of Tenneco common stock. ... Continue reading
Thyssen Systems Announces the Creation of a New Legal Entity
As of September 24, 1999, Gilman Engineering & Manufacturing Co. LLC, formerly Gilman -- a division of Giddings & Lewis -- has been formed into a new business unit within the Johann A. Krause organization. ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. and Caterpillar Inc. Negotiating Agreement
Titan International, Inc. is in talks with Caterpillar Inc. to enter an agreement to supply LSW and standard wheel and tire assemblies to Caterpillar for use on its new skid steer loader products manufactured at Caterpillar's Sanford, N.C. facilities. ... Continue reading
Top Driver is First Driving School To Mandate Instructor Certification
Top Driver announced that it is forming an alliance with the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA) to ensure the highest quality standards for its curriculum development and instructor training programs. ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Technologies Inc. announced that Mr. Joseph D. Castano, 39, was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. ... Continue reading
USAC: McCord, DeBeaumont score wins at Madera; Sprints, Midgets join action at Irwindale
USAC: McCord, DeBeaumont score wins at Madera; Sprints, Midgets join action at Irwindale ... Continue reading
USAC: MCI WorldCom Western Midget Car Series Race Results, Madera
USAC: MCI WorldCom Western Midget Car Series Race Results, Madera ... Continue reading
USAC: Sills takes CalExpo; Newman takes 20-point lead to Irwindale
USAC: Sills takes CalExpo; Newman takes 20-point lead to Irwindale ... Continue reading
Westar Originates First Ever 100 Percent Online Auto Lease
Westar Financial Services Incorporated announced that it originated the first-ever 100 percent online consumer automobile lease. ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Declares Cash Dividend
The Board of Directors of Winnebago Industries, Inc. have declared a cash dividend of ten cents per share, payable on January 10, 2000 to shareholders of record as of December 10, 1999. ... Continue reading
XM Radio and Motorola Sign Technology Agreement
XM Satellite Radio announced that it has signed an agreement with Motorola to license the technology for XM's new band of radio, allowing Motorola to design, develop, produce and market XM-capable receivers. ... Continue reading
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