1st Source Corp. Announces Third Quarter Earnings up 16.0 Percent
1st Source Corp. reported net income of $9.1 million for the third quarter of 1999, which is 16.0 percent higher than the $7.9 million reported for the third quarter of 1998. ... Continue reading
8 of 10 Parents Say Rear-Facing Infants in Backseat a Road Hazard
In stark contrast to current transportation safety guidelines, a new survey shows a majority of parents believe infants in the back seat create a serious distraction for drivers -- one that could result in an accident. ... Continue reading
Algor's New Report Wizard Saves Engineers Time and Money
Algor, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, today announced the availability of its new Report Wizard. ... Continue reading
AMA: Prostar Regional Event Race Results, Houston Raceway Park
AMA: Prostar Regional Event Race Results, Houston Raceway Park ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Joint Venture Agreement
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. announced that it has established a joint venture with Hubner Industria Mecanica Ltda. of Curitiba, Parana in Southern Brazil. ... Continue reading
American Quantum Cycles Announces Expansion of Dealer Network
American Quantum Cycles Inc. announced a continued expansion of their Dealer network to a total of 42 Dealers in 25 States. ... Continue reading
ARCA: Strait takes Talladega; Baird wears the crown
ARCA: Strait takes Talladega; Baird wears the crown ... Continue reading
AutoNation Confirms Q3 Analysts' Consensus Earnings Estimate
AutoNation, Inc. confirmed that the Company will achieve the analysts' consensus earnings estimate of $0.22 per share from continuing operations in the third quarter of this year. ... Continue reading
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. Reports Record Q3 1999 Operating Results
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. reported record results for the quarter ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Borg-Warner Automotive Declares Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock. ... Continue reading
C2, Inc. Reports Improved Financial Results for the Third Quarter
C2, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Cars Help Reduce Emissions and 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. Also available for comparison will be a display of worn parts and vehicle that has not been well-maintained. ... Continue reading
Clarion Introduces Two New Car Audio Accessories
Clarion Sales Corporation, a leader in the car audio and electronics industry, introduces two new accessories to its successful 1999 lineup. ... Continue reading
Cobalt Announces Third Quarter 1999 Financial Results
The Cobalt Group, Inc., a leading provider of automotive e- commerce products and services to automobile dealers and manufacturers, announced financial results for its third quarter, ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
CRAGAR Industries Enters into Licensing Arrangement With Carlisle
CRAGAR Industries, Inc. reported that it has signed a definitive agreement with Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company, whereby Carlisle will acquire CRAGAR's specialty steel-based wheel assets and enter into an exclusive licensing arrangement. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler to Sell Chrysler 300M and PT Cruiser Models in Japan
DaimlerChrysler will begin selling its popular Chrysler 300M sedan in Japan by mid-2000, followed by the Chrysler PT Cruiser by year-end. ... Continue reading
Dana's Katja Busch-Merino Receives Young Leadership and Excellence Award
Dana Corporation announced that Katja Busch-Merino has received the Young Leadership and Excellence Award from the Automotive Hall of Fame. ... Continue reading
Delphi Automotive Systems Receives 1999 Family Life Enhancement Award
Delphi Delco Electronics Systems recently received the 1999 Buchanan Counseling Center of Clarian Health Family Life Enhancement Award for innovative employee policies and initiatives focused on family enrichment. ... Continue reading
Delphi's Advanced Safety Interior Offers State-Of-The-Art Protection Today
Delphi Automotive Systems at the Tokyo Motor Show announced that many elements of its Advanced Safety Interior (ASI) portfolio of advanced technologies have already been sourced by major motor vehicle manufacturers. ... Continue reading
Delphi's Presence in Japan Contributes to Global Strength of Toyota Avalon
Delphi Automotive Systems local presence in Japan has helped Toyota Motor Corporation achieve a global breakthrough with its 2000 Avalon program. ... Continue reading
DynaMotive Signs Agreement with Orenda Aerospace to Test
DynaMotiveTechnologies Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement with Magellan Aerospace Corporation business unit Orenda Aerospace to test DynaMotive BioOil as a clean fuel to generate "green" power in their gas turbines. ... Continue reading
Earnings of Wescast Industries Inc. up by 36%
Wescast Industries Inc. continued its consecutive string of quarterly improvement of earnings and sales. Earnings increased 36% on a 31% increase in sales, over the same quarter of the previous year. ... Continue reading
Eaton Reports Record Sales and Earnings
Eaton Corporation announced record sales and earnings for the third quarter of 1999. Sales in the quarter were $2.23 billion, 37 percent above the third quarter of 1998. Earnings per share of $2.46 were well above last year's $0.80 per share. ... Continue reading
F2000: Formula 2000 National Championship Race Results, Sebring
F2000: Formula 2000 National Championship Race Results, Sebring ... Continue reading
Ford Earns $1.1 Billion in Third Quarter, Up 11 Percent
Ford Motor Company reported record third quarter earnings of $1,114 million, or 90 cents per diluted share of common and Class B stock, up 11 percent -- the company's 14th consecutive quarter of improved operating earnings. ... Continue reading
Gas Price Highest Since December 1990, AAA Survey Shows
Gasoline prices are at their highest level since December 1990 when the United States was preparing for Operation Desert Storm and the federal excise tax on gasoline had been increased an additional nickel per gallon, according to AAA. ... Continue reading
GenRad Reports Record Third Quarter Results
GenRad, Inc. reported for its third quarter ended October 2, 1999 diluted earnings per share of $0.60, compared to $.22, excluding unusual charges, for the third quarter of 1998. ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Doubles Credit Facility to $1 Billion
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. announced it has doubled its existing revolving credit facility to $1 billion, increased the acquisition portion to $220 million and extended the term to December 31, 2003. ... Continue reading
I.D. Systems Revenue Doubles in Third Quarter
I.D. Systems, Inc. announced that revenue doubled in the third quarter, ended September 30, 1999, to a record $1,704,000 versus $861,000 in the same quarter a year ago. ... Continue reading
Infogrames Ships Demolition Racer For The Personal Computer
Infogrames, a leading publisher and developer of video game software, announced that its demolition derby-style racing game, Demolition Racer(TM), will begin shipping this week for the personal computer. ... Continue reading
InfoMove Delivers New Generation of Wireless Internet Services for the Car
InfoMove announced the development of a first of its kind service that delivers a broad range of real-time, customized Internet content and traffic data through handheld devices connected in cars. ... Continue reading
IRL: Pennzoil Panther/Scott Goodyear Final Notes, Texas
IRL: Pennzoil Panther/Scott Goodyear Final Notes, Texas ... Continue reading
IRL: Pep Boys Indy Racing League Medical Update, Schmidt, Unser, Goodyear, others
IRL: Pep Boys Indy Racing League Medical Update, Schmidt, Unser, Goodyear, others ... Continue reading
IRL: Scott Goodyear Medical Update
IRL: Scott Goodyear Medical Update ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Reports Record 1999 Results
Johnson Controls, Inc. reported record sales and income for its fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Kenwick Industries Inc. Reports a 76% Net Income Increase for 1999
Kenwick Industries Inc. released their financial statements for six months ended June 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Kia Signs ADP to Boost Dealers' Service Business
The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. announced that it has entered into a three-year fixedoperations contract with Kia Motors that includes service reminders, parts and service pricing guides, and data warehousing services. ... Continue reading
Lear Appoints Donald A. Wilkinson Assistant Patent Counsel
Lear Corporation announced the appointment of Donald A. Wilkinson to the new position of Assistant Patent Counsel. ... Continue reading
Mechanical Dynamics Reports 19% Increase in Revenue For the Q3 of 1999
Mechanical Dynamics, Inc. reported revenue of $9.7 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 1999, a 19% increase over the corresponding period in 1998. ... Continue reading
Mini Vans, SUVs and Pick Ups at Top of Vehicle Thieves Shopping List
The popularity of mini vans, pickup trucks and sportutility vehicles (SUVs) is making them an increasingly attractive target forthieves. ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Results
For the three months ended September 30, 1999, net sales of $139,768,838 were 52 percent greater than the $92,196,199 reported in 1998. Net income was $3,966,769, a 19 percent decrease from the $4,917,730 in last year's third quarter. ... Continue reading
National Auto Finance Company, Inc. Introduces 48-Hour Funding Guarantee
National Auto Finance Company, Inc., a leading non-prime auto finance company based in Jacksonville, Florida, recently unveiled its "48 Hour Funding Guarantee" to dealers that submit complete contract packages to the lender. ... Continue reading
National Car Rental Announces "Great Florida Dive-In"
National Car Rental announced it is once again offering its popular "Florida Drive-In, a one-way, time-limited car rental program designed to move portions of its fleet from 35 locations across the US to Florida. ... Continue reading
National Chain - PEP BOYS - To Carry PetroMoly Products
Today, the national automotive retail chain PEP BOYS placed a national stocking order for PetroMoly Oil Treatment, a product of Worldwide PetroMoly, Inc. ... Continue reading
National R.V. Holdings, Inc. Reports Record Revenues
National R.V. Holdings, Inc. announced record results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Herbert proving he's for real in NHRA Top Fuel title chase
NHRA: Herbert proving he's for real in NHRA Top Fuel title chase ... Continue reading
NHRA: Pedregon looking for quick times, fast speeds at Motorplex
NHRA: Pedregon looking for quick times, fast speeds at Motorplex ... Continue reading
NHRA: Teams chase Winston Championship into Texas
NHRA: Teams chase Winston Championship into Texas ... Continue reading
Nicholas Financial Posts Record Second Quarter Revenues and Earnings
Nicholas Financial, Inc. announced that revenues for the second quarter ended September 30, 1999 increased 31% to $3,262,000, compared to $2,490,000 for the period ended September 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
October is Car Care Month; Now is the Time to Prepare Your Car for Winter
While leaves and footballs are in the air at this time of year, October is also car care month. ... Continue reading
Palace Theatre Renamed the Cadillac Palace
The Palace Theatre, Fox Theatricals and General Motors announced a partnership that renames the renovated historic theatre the Cadillac Palace. ... Continue reading
Pennzoil Puts America's Love of the Automobile to the Test
As drivers engage in multi-tasking in stop-and-go traffic, frequent automated car washes and marvel at new cars that are advertised as being so maintenance-free that their hoods could be welded shut, one might think so. ... Continue reading
Personnel Changes at DaimlerChrysler
At ameeting in Tokyo, the DaimlerChrysler Board of Management made several personnel changes to the company's vehicle business. ... Continue reading
Quixote Reports Record Fiscal 2000 Q1 Sales and Net Earnings
Quixote Corporation reported record results for the first quarter of fiscal 2000, ended September 30, 1999. Net sales increased 20% to $19,303,000, compared with $16,063,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 1999. ... Continue reading
Rankin Reports Record Per Share Earnings
Rankin Automotive Group, Inc., operating results for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 1999 were at record levels. ... Continue reading
Southern California Gas Prices Inch Downward for Second Month
The average price of a gallon of regular self-serve unleaded gasoline in Southern California declined for a second consecutive month, dropping by 4.3 cents, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California Fuel Gauge Report. ... Continue reading
S&P Affirms Auto-Owners Ins Co 'AAApi' Rating
Standard & Poor's affirmed its triple-'Api' rating on Auto- Owners Insurance Co., a mutual company based in Lansing, Mich., and licensed in 28 states. ... Continue reading
S&P Affirms Auto-Owners Insurance Co. 'AAApi' Rating
Standard & Poor's affirmed its triple-'Api' rating on Auto- Owners Insurance Co., a mutual company based in Lansing, Mich., and licensed in 28 states. ... Continue reading
S&P Affirms Auto-Owners Life Ins Co 'Api' Rating
Standard & Poor's affirmed its single-'Api' rating on Auto- Owners Life Insurance Co., a stock company based in Lansing, Mich., and licensed in 28 states. ... Continue reading
Standard Products Reports Fiscal 2000 First Quarter Results
The Standard Products Co. announced results for its fiscal 2000 first quarter, ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
STMicroelectronics Reports Strong Q3 Revenue and Earnings Gains
STMicroelectronics reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended October 2, 1999. ... Continue reading
Strattec Announces Strategic Alliance With German Automotive Supplier
Strattec Security Corporation announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with E. Witte MBH, and its operating unit, Witte-Velbert GmbH & Co. KG, which details their intent to form a strategic alliance and joint venture. ... Continue reading
Super Sunday Indy Automotive Swap Meet and Car Sale
Indiana's largest all indoor Automotive Swap Meet and Car Sale, will be held October 24, from 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion, in Indianapolis, Ind. ... Continue reading
SUV Registrations Nearly Double in Five Years, Census Bureau Reports
Registrations of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) nearly doubled between 1992 and 1997, according to data on trucks and vans released by the Commerce Department's Census Bureau. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive's New Kinetic Suspension System Wins Award
Tenneco Automotive's new Kinetic suspension system has been named the Gold Award winning entry of the International Grand Prix for Technical Innovation at the Paris Equip Auto Showcase in Paris. ... Continue reading
Toshiba Announces Its Surface Mount LED Solution for the Auto Market
Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. (TAEC) announced its line-up of visible Surface Mount Device (SMD) Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) aimed at the automotive market. ... Continue reading
Trick-or-Treat Haunts the Whole Weekend, AAA Warns Motorists
With Halloween falling on Sunday, October 31 this year, AAA is warning motorists to slow down and watch out for costumed children all weekend long. ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Announces Results for the Q1 of Fiscal 2000
Union Acceptance Corporation announced results for the first quarter ended September 30, 1999. Net earnings totaled $5.4 million compared to net earnings of $2.1 million reported for the first quarter of last fiscal year. ... Continue reading
USAC: Leffler, Ellison take Irwindale and Wynn's Money, Midgets move to Ventura next
USAC: Leffler, Ellison take Irwindale and Wynn's Money, Midgets move to Ventura next ... Continue reading
USAC: Leffler takes Irwindale; Newman nearly clinches title
USAC: Leffler takes Irwindale; Newman nearly clinches title ... Continue reading
USA Truck, Inc. Announces Operating Results
USA Truck, Inc. announced record operating revenues of $40,416,850 for the quarter ended September 30, 1999, up 11.4% from $36,266,931 for the same quarter of 1998. ... Continue reading
Velan Inc. Reports Its 1st Quarter 1999/2000 Financial Results
Revenues for the 1st quarter amounted to $71.8 million, representing an 8.5 % increase over the $66.1 million in the same quarter last year. ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings
WFS Financial Inc reported record earnings of $12.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share for the third quarter of 1999 compared with a net loss of $3.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share for the same period a year earlier. ... Continue reading
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