3 Hyundai Technicians Place Among Top 5 At The World Skills Olympics
Hyundai Motor America's (HMA) Daniel Barros from Difeo Hyundai in Jersey City, New Jersey, won the bronze medal at the third annual World Skills Olympics held October 12 at Hyundai Motor Corporation's (HMC) World Training Center in Chon-An, Korea. ... Continue reading
AMETEK Achieves Double-Digit Growth in Third Quarter Income and EPS
AMETEK Inc. announced third quarter 1999 results that reflect double-digit increases in both income and earnings per share. ... Continue reading
AORC President Says Industry Working on New Air Bag Test Procedures
Representatives of air bag makers, motor vehicle manufacturers, insurance companies and safety researchers are engaged in efforts to develop test procedures to maximize the safety and effectiveness of automotive side impact air bags. ... Continue reading
Auto Club to Offer New Drivers 20% Graduated Driver License Discount
The Automobile Club of Southern California, co-sponsor of the 1998 Graduated Driver License Law, is now using the new law as a basis for offering a major auto insurance discount to new drivers. ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Announces Results of Third Quarter 1999
Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures electric motors and drives and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ... Continue reading
Barnes Group Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
Directors of Barnes Group Inc. declared a regular cash dividend of 19 cents per share on its common stock for the fourth quarter of 1999, payable December 10, 1999, to stockholders of record December 1, 1999. ... Continue reading
BTCC Celebrates Support Charity Karting Event
BTCC Charity Karting Challenge ... Continue reading
Cars Help Reduce Emissions & Last Longer ... If You Maintain Them
Hands-on demonstrations to show how car owners can save money and clean the Texas air by maintaining their cars. ... Continue reading
CART: Robby Gordon Post Race Notes and Quotes, Australia
CART: Robby Gordon Post Race Notes and Quotes, Australia ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Third Quarter Sales and EPS Set Record
COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY reported earnings per share of 46 cents, an increase of 17.9% over the same period in 1998. Sales for the period ended September 30, 1999 were $531.9 million compared to $480.6 million in the third quarter 1998. ... Continue reading
Dana Announces Third-Quarter Sales, Earnings
Dana Corporation announced record third-quarter sales of $3.1 billion, an increase of nearly 6 percent over the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Chairman Announces Retirement in April 2000
Dana Corporation Chairman Southwood J. "Woody" Morcott announced today that he will retire from the company, effective April 30, 2000. ... Continue reading
DTM(TM) Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings
DTM Corporation announced net income for the third quarter of 1999 was $181,000, or $0.03 per share. ... Continue reading
F2000: Formula 2000 National Championship Race Results, Sebring
F2000: Formula 2000 National Championship Race Results, Sebring ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns $317 Million in the Third Quarter, Up 16 Percent
Ford Credit earned $317 million in the third quarter of this year, up $45 million or 16 percent, from a year ago, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Philippe Paillart announced. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Announces Consumer-Focused Organization For the 21st Century
To help achieve its vision of becoming the world's leading consumer company for automotive products and services, Ford Motor Company is establishing strategic business units that complement the company's global scale and structure. ... Continue reading
Formula One: Hakkinen wins race, World Championship after Ferrari 1-2 finish disqualified
Hakkinen wins race, World Championship after Ferrari 1-2 finish disqualified ... Continue reading
Forum Explores Passion and Romance of Automotive Design
A stellar group representing some of the top automotive designers in the world will gather for the 1999 Motor Press Guild Design Forum next week. ... Continue reading
GenCorp Declares Dividend; Elects Two New Directors to Board
The Board of Directors of GenCorp declared a fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.03 per share on the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company, payable November 30, 1999, to shareholders of record on November 1, 1999. ... Continue reading
Gibraltar Reports Record Sales and Earnings for Third Quarter
Gibraltar reported record sales and earnings for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1999. The Company also said its gross profit margin exceeded 20 percent for the second consecutive quarter. ... Continue reading
Hertz Continues its North American and European Expansion
Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation announces the opening of 10 new greenfield locations and the acquisition of three equipment rental companies in North America. ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Retailers to Offer Two New Brands: Mazda and Daewoo
Hometown Auto Retailers, Inc. announced the proposed addition of two new brands to its product mix, subject to manufacturer approval. ... Continue reading
InfoMove Hires Ex-McCaw Executive as President and CEO
InfoMove, the first company to fully integrate the advantages of the Internet with the car, announced the appointment of Peter Holland as president and CEO. ... Continue reading
IRL: Cheever Charges To 4th Place Finish at Season Finale
Cheever Charges To 4th Place Finish at Season Finale ... Continue reading
IRL: Dimsore wins mall.com 500; Ray claims season title at Texas
IRL: Dimsore wins mall.com 500; Ray claims season title at Texas ... Continue reading
IRL: Texas Race Report, Robby McGehee
Texas Race Report ... Continue reading
J.L. French Completes Acquisition of Nelson Metal Products Corporation
J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Nelson Metal Products Corporation. ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Appoints Derek A. Fiebig Director - Investor Relations
Lear Corporation announced the appointment of Derek A. Fiebig as Director - Investor Relations reporting to Lear Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Donald J. Stebbins. ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Completes Acquisition of Tri-Cities Dodge in Kennewick
Lithia Motors, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Tri-Cities Dodge in Kennewick, Washington. ... Continue reading
Lotus to build the Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220
Lotus news/Lotus Links with PTL releases ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Voluntary Recall
Mazda North America announced it is voluntarily recalling 1995- model 626 and 1995-model MX-6 vehicles equipped with V6 engines and five-speed manual transmissions for the addition of a vent kit to the vehicles' emission control system. ... Continue reading
Motorcycles: 'Harleys on the half-mile'; Benefit Bike Ride
SPECIAL EVENT - OCTOBER 23 ... Continue reading
Motorola's New Business Venture Very Smoggy
"According to Keith Finkenbiner, president of San Diego-based Neutronics Enterprises Inc., Motorola Corp. is now suddenly entering the overseas automotive emissions control business. And Neutronics is fuming. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt wins Talladega Again
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt wins Talladega Again ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Park Runs All Day With Leaders at Talladega Before Finishing 14th
Park Runs All Day With Leaders at Talladega Before Finishing 14th ... Continue reading
NAW: Producer Price Index Reaction
Statement by Ron Schreibman, Vice President of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), in response to release of September 1999 Producer Price Index (PPI)figures: ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS final results from Bristol Dragway
NHRA FMDRS final results from Bristol Dragway ... Continue reading
Oakhurst Company Announces Second Quarter Results
Oakhurst Company, Inc. announced operating results for the second quarter ended Aug. 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
Oxford Automotive Promotes Nick Parker
Oxford Automotive, Inc. a leading Tier 1 OEM automotive supplier today announced the promotion of Nick Parker from Executive Director of Advanced Engineering to Vice President of Program Management. ... Continue reading
Roadway Express' Bob Chess Receives 1999 Benny Award
Roadway Express, Inc. announces that Bob Chess, director of human resources, has been selected as winner of the Employee Benefit News' 1999 Benny Award for the Retirement Planning category and his overall excellence in employee benefits. ... Continue reading
SCCA: Gentilozzi perfect at Sebring to take the win and the Championship
SCCA: Gentilozzi perfect at Sebring to take the win and the Championship ... Continue reading
SelectCare Joins Metro Detroit Ford Dealers in Breast Cancer Campaign
SelectCare, Inc. of Troy, Metro Detroit Ford Dealers, St. John Health System and Oakwood Healthcare System have teamed up with Lifetime Television to raise awareness about breast cancer. ... Continue reading
S&P Affirms Auto Club Group Insurance Co 'Api' Rtg
Standard and Poor's affirmed its single-'Api' financial strength rating on Auto Club Group Insurance Co. (ACGIC). ... Continue reading
S&P Affirms Auto Club Insurance Assn 'Api' Rtg
Standard & Poor's affirmed its single-'Api' financial strength rating on Auto Club Insurance Association(ACIA). ... Continue reading
S&P Affirms Auto Club Insurance Assn `Api' Rtg
Standard & Poor's affirmed its single-'Api' financial strength rating on Auto Club Insurance Association (ACIA). ... Continue reading
S&P Assigns Arbella Mutual Insurance Co. 'BBBpi' Rtg
Standard & Poor's assigned its triple-'Bpi' financial strength rating to Arbella Mutual Insurance Co. ... Continue reading
Tecnomatix Receives $1.15M Order From Engineering & Design AG
TECNOMATIX TECHNOLOGIES LTD. announced that Engineering & Design AG of Germany ("EDAG") has placed a follow-on order worth $1.15 million for its Digital Factory software. ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Reports Third Quarter Results
Persistent global market weakness and continuing soft demand for higher margin products affected third quarter sales and earnings, The Timken Company reported. ... Continue reading
Tracks: Lofquist Scores First Late Model Win at Auburndale
Tracks: Lofquist Scores First Late Model Win at Auburndale ... Continue reading
TRACKS: New closed-course speed record set at Irwindale Speedway
ITSANEEEEWTRACKRECOORDDD! ... Continue reading
Treadco Announces Opening of New Facility in Van Buren, Arkansas
Treadco announced the opening of its newest facility in Van Buren, AR in the Van Buren Industrial Park. ... Continue reading
United PanAm Financial Announces 1999 Third Quarter and Nine Month Results
United PanAm Financial Corp. announced results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
USAC: Coors Light Silver Bullet Series Race Results, Irwindale
USAC: Coors Light Silver Bullet Series Race Results, Irwindale ... Continue reading
USAC: Jason Leffler captures Coors Light Silver Bullet race in California
USAC: Jason Leffler captures Coors Light Silver Bullet race in California ... Continue reading
USAC: MCI WorldCom Western Midget Car Series Race Results, Irwindale
USAC: MCI WorldCom Western Midget Car Series Race Results, Irwindale ... Continue reading
USAC: Western States Sprint Car Series Race Results, Irwindale
USAC: Western States Sprint Car Series Race Results, Irwindale ... Continue reading
Visteon Earns $155 Million in Third Quarter - Up 5 Percent
Visteon Automotive Systems' net income for the third quarter of 1999 was $155 million, up 5 percent from the $148 million earned in the same quarter last year. ... Continue reading
Volvo and ADP Partner To Give Dealers High Return On Investment
The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc., a leading provider of integrated business solutions, announced the renewal of its national contract to provide Volvo Cars with its official Owner Target System service reminder program. ... Continue reading
Wynn's Reports 14% Increase in Sales And 16% Jump in Earnings
Wynn's International, Inc. reported net income of $6,866,000 in the third quarter ended September 30, 1999, a 12% increase over 1998 third quarter income of $6,124,000. ... Continue reading
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