ABRA Auto Body & Glass One of 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Minneapolis-based ABRA Auto Body & Glass was named one of Minnesota's "50 Fastest Growing Private Companies" by Twin Cities City Business magazine. Coming in at number 40, ABRA experienced an 89% increase in revenue from 1996 to 1998. ... Continue reading
American Honda Sets New October Sales Records
American Honda posted a new record for October light truck sales, up 64.9% versus a year ago to 20,821, as total October vehicle sales rose 3.2% to 90,646, according to sales figures released by the company. ... Continue reading
Audi Announces Best October in History With 46.4 Percent Increase
Audi of America, Inc. announced its October sales results in the U.S. with 6,763 automobiles sold, a 46.4 percent increase over the same month last year when sales were 4,619. ... Continue reading
BAT International Announces It Is Fighting an Attack By Corporate Raiders
BAT International announced that it has been fighting against an attack by corporate raiders. ... Continue reading
BMW Reports Record October Sales With 15 Percent Increase
BMW of North America, Inc. reported record October sales of 12,146, an increase of 15 percent over the 10,584 sold last October. ... Continue reading
Bosch Asks, Can You See Where You're Going?
Did you know that 90 percent of the choices you make while you're driving are based on what you can see? ... Continue reading
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Leading Auto Insurers
Several law firms announced the filing of a class actionlawsuit that alleges a widespread and systematic conspiracy by a number of auto insurers to use cheaper, inferior non-originalequipment manufacturer crash parts in settlement of claims. ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation CFO Resignation
CTS Corporation announced that Timothy J. Cunningham, CTS' Chief Financial Officer, resigned to accept a position as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of eLoyalty, a division of Technology Solutions Company (TSC). ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler and Pfizer to Develop Interactive TV Commercials
Wink Communications Inc. has signed agreements with two of America's top advertisers to enable interactive e-commerce on TV commercials. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Presents 1999 Vehicle Concept Awards
DaimlerChrysler announced the winners of the Vehicle Concept Awards, a new award that reflects aftermarket manufacturers' focus on brand lifestyle. ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International Unit and ZEUS Enter Into Agreement
Delco Remy America and ZEUS announced that they have entered into a Technology Development and Distribution Agreement to develop Smart Start(TM). ... Continue reading
Delphi's Ride & Handling Earn Two Finalist Spots in Competition
Two innovative ride and handling technologies from Delphi Automotive Systems have been named finalists for the 2000 Automotive News PACEAwards program, the publication announced yesterday. ... Continue reading
Dodge Durango, Chrysler 300M Set October Sales Highs for DaimlerChrysler
U.S. sales of Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth and Jeep brands totaled 209,517 in October and included an all-time high for the award- winning Chrysler 300M and monthly records for suv's and the Dodge Durango. ... Continue reading
Donaldson Company Acquires AirMaze
Donaldson Company, Inc. acquired AirMaze, a privately held supplier of heavy duty air and liquid filters, ail/oil separators and high purity air filter products. ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, announced record consolidated revenues for the first nine months ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Enders Appointed Vice President, Marketing, For Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc., announced the appointment of Ken Enders to vice president, marketing, at the company's Montvale headquarters, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Fitch IBCA Releases Report On GenTek Inc
Fitch IBCA, the international rating agency has issued a research report on GenTek Inc. GenTek, headquartered in Hampton, NH, is a leading manufacture of automotive parts and specialty chemicals. ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Record Second Quarter and First Half Revenues
Fleetwood, the nation's leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced preliminary sales for the second quarter and six months ended October 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
Ford and Oracle to Create Business-to-Business Venture
Ford Motor Company CEO Jac Nasser and Oracle Corporation President and COO Ray Lane announced the formation of the AutoXchange, an automotive e-business integrated supply chain to be created and run by a newly formed joint venture. ... Continue reading
Glas Aire Partners With Major Toyota Dealers in USA
Glas Aire Industries Group Ltd., a leading high-quality manufacturer and marketer to automobile manufacturers of wind deflector accessories, announced here their partnership with two major Toyota dealers in the United States. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales Growth Continues; October Sales Up 146%
Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 14,828 vehicles for the month of October, up 146 percent from one year ago. October sales were the best since 1988. ... Continue reading
IMPCO Announces Opening of Major Manufacturing Facility in Mexico
IMPCO Technologies Inc. announced it will open a 33,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Guaymas, Mexico on Nov. 9, 1999. ... Continue reading
Indy Lights: Oriol Servia claims 1999 PPG-Dayton Indy Lights Championship
Indy Lights: Oriol Servia claims 1999 PPG-Dayton Indy Lights Championship ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports Best October Ever
Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), announced another record-breaking month and its best- ever October. ... Continue reading
IRL: Live coverage, new TV show highlight 2000 broadcast package
IRL: Live coverage, new TV show highlight 2000 broadcast package ... Continue reading
IRL: Pep Boys Indy Racing League 2000 Schedule Announced
IRL: Pep Boys Indy Racing League 2000 Schedule Announced ... Continue reading
Jaguar Cars Posts Best October Ever
Jaguar Cars announced that it achieved a new sales record in the United States for the month of October by selling 3,333 cars. The previous best October for the company was in 1985 when 2,619 vehicles were sold. ... Continue reading
Kia Sales Continue to Climb Steadily
Kia continues to reach new peaks as evidenced by 10,641 vehicle sales in October, a 23-percent increase over October 1998. ... Continue reading
Land Rover North America, Inc. Matches All-Time Sales Record
Land Rover North America, Inc. has matched its best-ever sales year, a record set in 1997, by posting its 23,826th sale, a Java Black Discovery Series II. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports October Sales Gain
Mazda North American Operations announced U.S. sales of 20,497 units for the month of October, a 7.3 percent increase over the same period last year. ... Continue reading
McLaren "Power" on Display in Cadillac Racecar at SEMA Show
Every November, automotive manufacturers, aftermarket companies, and enthusiasts gather in Las Vegas to see what's new in their industry. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Best Ever October Sales
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. recorded yet another sales milestone in October with 17,768 new vehicles sold, an eight percent increase over the 16,447 vehicles sold in October 1998, establishing an all-time sales record for the company. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors' Reports Best-Ever October Sales Results
October 1999 sales for Mitsubishi Motors Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) totaled 24,489 units, putting the company's year-to-date sales total at 205,869. ... Continue reading
Mobil 1 Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Free Limited Edition Collectible
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil, Mobil is offering a miniature collectible version of a special edition of Jeremy Mayfield's Mobil 1 No.12 race car that will be driven in just two NASCAR Winston Cup races. ... Continue reading
Motorcycles: AMA membership grows to more than 240,000
Motorcycles: AMA membership grows to more than 240,000 ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Buckshot Jones confident he can do well at Phoenix
NASCAR BGN: Buckshot Jones confident he can do well at Phoenix ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Ken Schrader hopes to add inaugural Busch Series race to his list of victories at Phoenix ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine ready for the challenges of the Phoenix oval
NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine ready for the challenges of the Phoenix oval ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt Inc. Announces Its Grand Opening Celebration For Fans
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt Inc. Announces Its Grand Opening Celebration For Fans ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Schrader looks forward to CUP success at PIR
NASCAR WCUP: Schrader looks forward to CUP success at PIR ... Continue reading
Navistar Names New VP for Sales and Distribution for Export Markets
Navistar International Corporation announced that Jose Manuel Canal has been named to the newly created position of vice president, sales and distribution, for Mexico, Brazil and export. ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces October Sales
Continued strong truck sales and growing sedan sales led Nissan Division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) to report October sales of 51,408 units, an increase of 30.5 percent over last year. ... Continue reading
OFF ROAD: Gordon and his Turtle Wax Extreme Cleaner Wax Toyota Trophy Truck set for Baja 1000
OFF ROAD: Gordon and his Turtle Wax Extreme Cleaner Wax Toyota Trophy Truck set for Baja 1000 ... Continue reading
Orbital Sciences Selects AutoTime Time and Labor Collection Software
Applied Automation Techniques, Inc. (AAT) has completed a software installation at the Electronic and Sensor Systems Group of Orbital Sciences Corporations. ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Completes Acquisition of Kewaunee Engineering
Oshkosh Truck Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, completed the purchase of the manufacturing assets of Kewaunee Engineering Corporation. ... Continue reading
PARTS Super Pro Late Models: World Crown is Perfect Fit for Query
PARTS Super Pro Late Models: World Crown is Perfect Fit for Query ... Continue reading
Plastic Shield Prevents Frost From Forming on Windshield Overnight
It took a nuclear engineer to keep frost from forming on windshields overnight. He came up with a really low-tech, inexpensive plastic shield that does the job wonderfully. ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports October U.S. Sales; Year-to-Date Sales Up By 18 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 October 1999. ... Continue reading
Report Assesses Consumer Acceptance of Intelligent Transportation Systems Products
SRI Consulting's (SRIC's) Business Intelligence Center (B-I-C) released a report evaluating consumer perceptions and acceptance of in-vehicle intelligent transportation systems (ITS) products. ... Continue reading
Saab's Year-to-Date Sales Up 39.4 Percent
Saab Cars USA, Inc., the U.S. importer and distributor of Saab 9-3 and 9-5 automobiles, announced sales of 2,627 units during October 1999, a 2.5 percent increase over October 1998 sales. ... Continue reading
SEMA - Ford Partner in Technology Initiative
The Specialty Equipment Market Association announced it will partner with Ford Motor Company in a pilot program designed to facilitate vehicle information and technology transfer to the benefit of SEMA-member companies. ... Continue reading
Simula to Supply ITS Technology to Leading Automaker Automaker
Simula Inc. announced that it has received a major program award adopting Simula's patented Inflatable Tubular Structure (ITS(R)) technology for an automotive side-impact inflatable head and neck protection system. ... Continue reading
Slater Announces Grants of $54.6 Million to Increase Seat Belt Use
U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater announced that 33 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will share $54.6 million in incentive grants for increasing seat belt use. ... Continue reading
The Majestic Companies Ltd. Begins the SAFE-T-TOUR Today
The Majestic Companies Ltd. has begun its SAFE-T-TOUR at Denver's "National Association of Pupil Transportation Conference" (NAPT). ... Continue reading
Top Driver Acquires Mr. Zip's Driving School
Top Driver, the nation's fastest growing driver education company, announced that it has purchased the 11-school chain of Mr. Zip's Driving Schools ("Mr. Zip's") based in Akron, Ohio. ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports Best-Ever October And 7th Consecutive Sales Record
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported best-ever October sales of 131,439 vehicles, an increase of 12.6 percent over last October, marking Toyota's seventh-consecutive month of record-setting sales. ... Continue reading
Truck Cap Association Merges Into SEMA
The Truck Cap & Accessory Association has merged into the Specialty Equipment Market Association, according to a joint announcement by SEMA President Charles R. Blum and Hartmut Schroeder of SnugTop. ... Continue reading
U.S. Transportation Secretary Slater Announces Updated Proposal to Improve Benefits
U.S. Transportation Secretary announced an updated and refined NHTSA proposal, reflecting new information and public comments on a 1998 proposal, to improve the benefits of air bags while reducing associated risks. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Sales Up 65.4 Percent-Best October in 25 Years
Again recording brisk double-digit growth, Volkswagen of America, Inc. enjoyed its best October sales in the United States in 25 years. ... Continue reading
Western Star Selects EAI Open Enterprise Visualization
Engineering Animation, Inc. announced that Western Star Trucks Inc. has selected EAI's Open Enterprise Visualization solutions to visualize and mark up truck assembly models and collaborate on product designs. ... Continue reading
ZAPWORLD.COM Signs Agreement for STAR WARS Electric Scooter
ZAPWORLD.COM announced it has signed an exclusive license agreement with Lucasfilm Ltd. for a new electric scooter which depicts the Battle Droid STAP vehicle from this year's number one motion picture Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. ... Continue reading
ZF Meritor LLC Launches FreedomLine
ZF Meritor President Rick Martello introduced ZF Meritor's FreedomLine(TM), the most advanced fully-automated transmission in North America. ... Continue reading
ZF Meritor Reasserts Transmission Technology Leadership
ZF Meritor LLC President Rick Martello reaffirmed his company's commitment to the North American heavy truck transmission market by presenting the most comprehensive transmission product lineup available from a single-source supplier. ... Continue reading
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