A.C.L.N. Limited Reports Initial Results of Hyundai Agreement
A.C.L.N. Limited, www.aclnltd.com, has already shipped more than 6,000 cars to Africa from its new ports in Europe under an agreement reached with Hyundai last November 15, Joseph Bisschops, Chairman of the Board of A.C.L.N., announced. ... Continue reading
Adauction.com Will Auction Elite Sponsorship of Indy Racing Car
Adauction.com (www.adauction.com), the online media marketplace, continues to provide equal access to in-demand media opportunities. ... Continue reading
ADP and IBM Global Services, To Team Up to Deliver e-Business Solutions
ADP(R) Dealer Services and IBM have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the delivery of e-business solutions for the automotive retail market. ... Continue reading
ADP Collision Repair Services Signs Agreement with Sterling Collision Centers
ADP Collision Repair Services announced that it has signed an agreement to become a primary provider of estimating and imaging services for all collision repair facilities owned and operated by Sterling Collision Centers. ... Continue reading
AMA PRO Racing Partners with SFI to Kick Off 2000 Season Safety Initiatives
American Motorcyclist Association Pro Racing has joined with SFI Foundation, Inc., to beging a comprehensive third-party review of existing AMA Pro Racing safety procedures, and to develop and strengthen safety standards in all race disciplines. ... Continue reading
American Honda Shatters Sales Records
Total American Honda 1999 sales of 1,076,893 were up 6.7 percent from 1998, setting a new all-time record and shattering numerous other marks in the process, according to sales figures released by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ... Continue reading
Budget Group Promotes Sotir to President, North American Vehicle Rental Operations
Budget Group, Inc. announced that Mark Sotir has been promoted to president, North American Vehicle Rental Operations, overseeing the newly consolidated car and truck rental operations. ... Continue reading
Catherine C. Edwards Named Director of Human Resources for CTS
Catherine C. Edwards has been named Director of Human Resources for CTS Corporation's resistor/electrocomponents business, according to an announcement by Tim Hartigan, Vice President and General Manager, CTS Resistor/Electrocomponents. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Voted America's All-Time Favorite Brand On Kelley Blue Book's Web Site
Americans have chosen Chevrolet as their all-time favorite brand of automobile. The voting took place on the nation's top automotive Web site, Kelley Blue Book, http://www.kbb.com. ... Continue reading
Corporate Update for Environmental Solutions Worldwide
Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc is pleased to announce that it is now a compliant issuer with the SEC on its Form 10 filing to register its common stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Accelerates with Second Consecutive U.S. Record Sales Year
DaimlerChrysler Corporation sold a record 2,638,561 Chrysler, Plymouth, Jeep(R) and Dodge brand vehicles in the U.S. in 1999, setting an all-time sales record for the second consecutive year. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Board Ignores Call For Responsible Corporate Citizenship
Jim Feuling's open letter to DaimlerChrysler's Board of Directors titled "A Call For Responsible Corporate Citizenship," received the Roper Starch Worldwide Inc top ranking for "readership among auto industry leaders." ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler to Issue Global Bonds
DaimlerChrysler is planning to launch an expected $2.5 billion global bond in the near future, subject to market conditions. ... Continue reading
Dana's Structural Products Division Develops Advanced Line-Sequencing Process
Dana Corporation's Parish Structural Products facility in Owensboro, Ky., has developed advanced line-sequencing techniques to supply frames to Toyota for its Tundra pickup trucks being produced in Princeton, Ind. ... Continue reading
Datron Introduces Satellite TV Reception System for Van and SUV
Those visiting the Electronic Entertainment Inc.'s (Becker Automotive Design) booth (No. K710) at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, will witness the latest innovation in the world of mobile entertainment. ... Continue reading
Despite 'Age of the Internet,' Face-to-Face Events Still Key For Top Auto Brands
At a time when the Internet is grabbing all of the headlines, auto companies and most other international marketers are still putting their money where the people are -- in exhibitions, events and trade shows. ... Continue reading
Dollar Kicks-Off 2000 with 15 Percent Travel Agent Commission on Florida Rentals
The Florida Division of Dollar Rent A Car Systems, Inc. has kicked-off 2000 by bringing back its 15 percent commission for domestic travel agencies who book leisure rentals with Dollar Rent A Car in Florida through July 12, 2000.* ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Captures Biggest Internet Sales In Italian History
BOLOGt sales in Italian history and became the first motorcycle manufacturer to ever launch a new production motorcycle on the worldwide web. ... Continue reading
Electric Pumps Siphon Growth into Fuel Pump Aftermarket
The growing number of vehicles in operation, a rise in the number of vehicles equipped with electrical fuel pumps and increasing vehicle age are contributing to strong growth forecasts for the U.S automotive fuel pump aftermarket. ... Continue reading
EPIC Electric Minivans to Shuttle Passengers At Busy LA Airport
Hundreds of thousands of air travelers will be experiencing electric vehicle technology in traveling to and from LA World Airport as the first 10 DaimlerChrysler Electric Powered Interurban Commuter minivans join the fleet of Xpress Shuttle. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Topples December and Full Year U.S. Sales Records
U.S. customers purchased or leased 4,163,369 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, and Volvo dealers in 1999, breaking a company record that had stood for 21 years. ... Continue reading
FreeMarkets Announces Expected Cancellation of General Motors Agreement
FreeMarkets, Inc. announced that it has been informed of General Motors Corporation's intention to exercise its 90-day cancellation right under the terms of its agreement with FreeMarkets. ... Continue reading
HighwayNet.com Offers Real-Time Traffic Conditions
Area commuters now have a smart way to help them plan their travel routes and avoid grueling traffic jams. HighwayNet.com, provides Internet users access to up-to-the-minute images from VDOT's traffic cameras on Northern Virginia interstate highways. ... Continue reading
How to be Safer on the Road This Winter
More than 60% of the automobiles now on the road utilize the computerized braking benefits provided by four wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), an important reason for the public to understand how to properly use ABS. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Wraps Up Record Sales Year; December Sales Up 70% Over Last Year
Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 13,338 vehicles for the month of December, up 70 percent from one year ago. Total 1999 sales were 164,190, an 82 percent increase over last year. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports Best Year and Best Month Ever
Boasting the best sales year in its ten year history, Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America (NNA), reported total 1999 sales of 72,637 units, a 14.1 percent increase versus 1998. ... Continue reading
InfoMove Partners with Clifford Electronics
InfoMove announced a strategic partnership with Clifford Electronics to design and manufacture a specialized information and security system, InfoTrac 1, for the car to connect commuters to InfoMove's wireless-based service. ... Continue reading
InfoMove Partners with Etak and University of Washington
InfoMove announced strategic partnerships with Etak, the leading provider of traveler information services, and the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Research Program at the University of Washington. ... Continue reading
Intelisys and Autolink.com to Turbocharge Auto Dealers' Purchasing Power Nationwide
Autolink.com announced that it has teamed-up with Intelisys Electronic Commerce, Inc., to turbocharge the purchasing power of automotive dealerships nationwide by connecting them with suppliers online. ... Continue reading
IRL: Healed Schmidt eager to return to driver's seat at Orlando open test
IRL: Healed Schmidt eager to return to driver's seat at Orlando open test ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces Record 1999 Sales
Jaguar North America announced record sales in the United States for any single-month and for full-year 1999. ... Continue reading
The KBO Conference goes to Europe for the first time this year following two enormously successful conferences in the USA. ... Continue reading
Kenwick Industries Inc. Reports a 208% Net Income Increase for 9 Months 1999
Kenwick Industries Inc. released their financial statements for nine months ended Sept. 30, 1999. Some of the highlights included substantial increases in Net Sales, Net Income, and Net Income Per Share. ... Continue reading
Land Rover North America, Inc. Marks Strongest Sales Year in Company History
1999 was the best sales year in company history for Land Rover North America, Inc. Sales topped out at 29,380 units, representing a 37.1 percent increase over 1998. ... Continue reading
Lexus Sets All-Time Sales Record in 1999
Lexus' 1999 sales set a new all-time record with 185,890 luxury cars and sport utility vehicles sold, an increase of 19 percent over calendar year 1998 sales and a 90 percent increase from 1997. ... Continue reading
Market Scan Signs Mario Andretti to Host NADA Booth
Market Scan(R) Information Systems Inc. announced the signing of Mario Andretti as the celebrity host for their booth at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Exposition in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 22 - 25. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports December Sales Gain
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced U.S. sales of 17,205 units for the month of December, a 6.8 percent increase over the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz is Number One Brand in U.S. Luxury Market
Record-breaking sales of 189,437 new vehicles in 1999 boosted Mercedes-Benz into the position of the number one luxury automotive brand in the United States. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Records Highest U.S. Sales In Its History
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. (MBUSA) reported record-breaking year- end sales of 189,437 in 1999, a 11.3 percent increase over the last year's previous high of 170,245 vehicles sold in the U.S. ... Continue reading
Miracom Corporation Announces Corporate Name Change to Parts.Com, Inc.
Miracom Corporation, the creator of Parts.com(TM), announced that its Board of Directors and a majority of shareholders have approved the change of its corporate name from Miracom Corporation to parts.com, Inc. effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Announces Partnership with Burton Snowboards' 'Chill' Program
Greater LA International Auto Show -- Mitsubishi and Burton Snowboards will announce their joint sponsorship of the Chill Foundation, a program that provides an entire season of snowboarding to at-risk youth. ... Continue reading
MSN CarPoint Unveils Sneak Peek of Unforgettable Cars
Want to wheel around the North American International Auto Show in your pajamas? Those who do can check out the MSN(TM) CarPoint (TM) online car-buying Web site ( http://www.carpoint.msn.com/ ) and link to its exclusive Internet coverage of the NAIAS. ... Continue reading
MSX International, Inc. Acquires Satiz S.p.A., An Italian Technical Services Company, From Fiat
MSX International, Inc. announced that it has acquired Satiz S.p.A., a subsidiary of Fiat, S.p.A. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Traveling north of the border to Canada
NASCAR WCUP: Traveling north of the border to Canada ... Continue reading
Newgen Announces Carabunga.com;
Newgen Results Corporation announced Carabunga.com, the next generation of CRM services designed to maximize repeat vehicle sales and parts and service revenues for auto dealerships. ... Continue reading
New More Powerful Infiniti QX4 to See the Debut at the L.A. Auto Show
Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America Inc., (NNA) provided an early look at its reengineered second- generation QX4 at a press dinner in Los Angeles. ... Continue reading
Nissan Posts 9 Percent Sales Increase for 1999
Bolstered by continued strong truck sales and growing popularity amongst its sedans, the Nissan Division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) posted 1999 calendar year sales of 604,575, an 8.4 percent increase versus calendar year 1998. ... Continue reading
OIS Sale of Assets and Dissolution
OIS Optical Imaging Systems, Inc. reports it sold all of its assets, including its intangible assets to Guardian Industries Corp., in accordance with the terms of an asset purchase agreement between the parties dated as of December 21, 1999. ... Continue reading
Orbis Feed: How to be Safer on the Road This Winter
More than 60% of the automobiles now on the road utilize the computerized braking benefits provided by four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS). ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports Year-End U.S. Sales; Year-To-Date Sales Up By 21 Percent
Porsche Cars North America, importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States, announced sales and stock figures for calendar 1999 and the month of December 1999. ... Continue reading
ProLogis Announces Long-Term Lease With Komatsu America International
ProLogis, a leading global provider of distribution services and facilities, announced the signing of a multi-year lease with Komatsu America International Co., for 102,400 sq-ft of distribution space located in the Las Vegas Corporate Center. ... Continue reading
Saab Announces Sales Increase of 28.6% for 1999
Saab Cars USA, Inc., the U.S. importer and distributor of Saab 9-3 and 9-5 automobiles, announced sales of 39,541 units in 1999, the Swedish automaker's highest U.S. sales volume since 1987. ... Continue reading
Thirteen outstanding automotive engineers will be honored as Fellows of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International at esday, March 7 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. ... Continue reading
SatCon Technology Hires Thomson Financial Investor Relations
SatCon Technology Corporation announced that it has retained Thomson Financial Investor Relations as its investor relations counsel. ... Continue reading
SCCA: Michael Lewis returns with team Amerisuites to the BFGoodrich Tires Trans Am Series in 2000
SCCA: Michael Lewis returns with team Amerisuites to the BFGoodrich Tires Trans Am Series in 2000 ... Continue reading
SCCA: Sak switches to Corvette for 2000
SCCA: Sak switches to Corvette for 2000 ... Continue reading
SCCA: Sebring to open 2000 season for the BFGoodrich Tires Trans-Am Series
SCCA: Sebring to open 2000 season for the BFGoodrich Tires Trans-Am Series ... Continue reading
SDRC Names New Metaphase Chief Technology Officer
SDRC, a leading global supplier of Internet-enabled collaborative product development solutions, today announced that James C. Ivey has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer, Metaphase Division, SDRC, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Sesame Street and Ford Present Bilingual Automotive Safety Campaign
Ford Motor Company, the Children's Television Workshop (CTW) and the National Safety Council have teamed up to bring "Buckle Up with Sesame Street," their 1999-2000 national multi-city safety tour to Las Vegas. ... Continue reading
Smog-Eating Volvos Arrive in Auto Showrooms Worldwide
Beginning this month consumers will be able to buy a car that actually destroys smog as it is driven. ... Continue reading
Software Relationships are Keys To Automotive Industry's Success
The automotive industry faces an unprecedented challenge as software emerges as the key determinant of the driver's experience behind the wheel, according to senior automotive executives who participated in I-Logix Inc.'s Roundtable. ... Continue reading
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Subaru Posts Record Sales Year in 1999
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) announced its year-end sales figures for 1999. Subaru recorded a sales total of 156,806 units for year-end 1999, an increase of over six percent compared to year-end 1998 sales of 147,833 units. ... Continue reading
TecSyn -- Announcement Regarding Its Subsidiary Polytech Netting LP
TecSyn is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Polytech Netting LP has been sourced to supply an additional $4.0 million US of netting and attachment hardware product. ... Continue reading
Titan Announces Reduction in Staff
Frank Keery, chief executive officer of Titan Motorcycle Co. of America, announced a 17 percent reduction in force, primarily in the area of manufacturing. ... Continue reading
Toyota Sets Sales Record For Fourth Year In A Row
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported best-ever year- end total sales of 1,475,441 vehicles, up 8.4 percent over the previous record of 1,361,025 set last year. ... Continue reading
ULSAB-AVC Will Achieve Crash Performance In Anticipation of 2004 Criteria
The global steel industry's ULSAB-AVC project has begun its investigation into strategies for designing very light weight vehicles that also are very safe, reports the American Iron and Steel Institute. ... Continue reading
Visteon: For Your Listening Pleasure - Any Music, Any Time, Anywhere
Imagine your complete personal music collection in your car or truck. Now imagine adding to your listening pleasure at any time by accessing radio stations across the country no matter where you're driving. ... Continue reading
Visteon: Your Car, Your Life. Prepare to Merge.
Technology that merges life's conveniences with a powerful driving experience is featured by Visteon Automotive Systems at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). ... Continue reading
Warrantech Reports On Fiscal 1999 and Prior Results
Warrantech Corporation, in a Form 10-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Dec. 23, 1999, submitted its financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999 and revised financial statements for prior years. ... Continue reading
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