2000 Chrysler Town & Country Ltd Named 'Best People Mover'
After conducting extensive winter weather driving tests over the past four months, members of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) named the 2000 Chrysler Town & Country Limited as "Best People Mover" for the third year in a row. ... Continue reading
Arnold Industries, Inc. Announces Record Revenues for 1999
E. H. Arnold, Board Chairman and President of Arnold Industries, Inc., Lebanon, Pennsylvania, announced record operating revenues for the Fourth Quarter of 1999 and for the Year 1999. ... Continue reading
BFGoodrich Tires to Sponsor ASA Season Opener Event in Florida to be known as BFGoodrich Tires 200 ... Continue reading
ASA: Larry Foyt to Run in ASA for Harrahs
Larry Foyt to Run in ASA for Harrahs ... Continue reading
Autobytel.com Partners With Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Autobytel.com announced its new relationship with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the non-profit organization dedicated to pursuing effective solutions for drunk driving and underage drinking problems and supporting victims. ... Continue reading
Autoco.com Announces Changes to Its Executive Structure
Max Wandinger, Chairman of the Board of Autoco.com (http://www.autoco.com) is pleased to announce two exciting new appointments to the Board of Directors for Autoco.com. ... Continue reading
Bikers Dream Inc. Announces Closing of Deal and Increased Capacity
Bikers Dream Inc. announced that it has closed the sale of its five company-owned retail stores and its licensing operations to V-Twin Holdings Inc. ... Continue reading
BlueStar Systems Announces Major Reorganization
BlueStar Battery Systems International announced a major reorganization aimed at the acceleration and implementation of its business-to-business, E-Commerce distribution model, Pano8 (SM). ... Continue reading
Buick Re-Signs Cheryl Ladd as its Golf Ambassador
Buick announced today that it has signed actress Cheryl Ladd to a new one-year agreement to serve as the company's golf ambassador. ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show Names PR Newswire Official Wire Service
The 2000 Chicago Auto Show has named PR Newswire the official wire service to distribute news releases and photos to the media for its 92nd annual show, PR Newswire announced. ... Continue reading
Chicagoland Mercury Sable Buyers Can See Their Cars Built
Beginning in March, select Mercury Sable customers and prospects will be able to visit the Ford Motor Company Chicago Assembly Plant on Torrence Avenue to watch first-hand as the Sables roll down the assembly line. ... Continue reading
Chip Technology Could Revolutionize the Automobile
New advances in chip technology are paving the way to a revolution in driving, according to WiredNews.com. ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman's Strong Q4 Caps Turnaround Year For New Management Team
Collins & Aikman Corporation reported 1999 fourth quarter operating income of $35.6 million and net income of $6.6 million, or $.11 per share, both before a restructuring charge. ... Continue reading
Convertible Sales Continue to Increase in 1999
Convertible sales in the United States have remained over the 200,000 vehicle mark for the fourth straight year, according to Mark Pauze, marketing manager with ASC Incorporated, a leading supplier of convertible and open air systems. ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Exploring Options for Plastics Division
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced it will explore strategic options for its plastics division. ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Record 1999 Sales and Earnings
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company reported record sales and earnings for 1999. Net sales for the year reached $2.2 billion, an increase of 17.1 percent over 1998 sales. Net income for 1999 was $135.5 million, an increase of 6.7 percent over 1998. ... Continue reading
Corey Shaker Named President & COO of Hometown Auto Retailers
Hometown Auto Retailers, Inc., a leading consolidator and operator of automotive dealerships in the Northeast, is announced that Corey E. Shaker, has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Hometown to succeed Joseph Shaker. ... Continue reading
Crown Group, Inc. to Acquire Majority Stake in West One Automotive
Crown Group, Inc. announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire 80% of the outstanding stock in West One Automotive Group, Inc., a large Hertz rental and retail automotive business. ... Continue reading
Cummins Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
The Board of Directors of Cummins Engine Co. Inc. declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 30 cents per share, payable on March 15, 2000, to shareholders of record on March 1. ... Continue reading
Cycle Source Introduces Rugged, Durable and Stylish Two-Wheeled Jeep
Cycle Source Group, the official world-wide distributor of Jeep(R) Bicycles & Accessories, will showcase a wide range of new and exciting Jeep S.U.V. bicycles at The Super Show(R) Outdoor Sports Show, Georgia World Congress Center. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Donates Funds to Help Keep Senior Citizens Independent
Remaining independent and mobile often becomes an issue as people begin to age and can no longer drive. Independence for Life aims to combat the isolation and dependence that often comes with lack of mobility. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Hosts Workshops in Conjunction With Women's Day
As the women's automotive market continues to surge in influence and buying power, DaimlerChrysler will reach out to them through a series of special workshops during Women's Day at the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Center on February 15. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Launches MADD 20th Anniversary Tour
Dallas area youth and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) National Board members will experience the sobering effects of the Neon Drunk Driving Simulator as DaimlerChrysler kicks off the 2000 Simulator tour honoring MADD's 20th anniversary. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Opens Its Free Child Safety Seat Inspection Service To America
DaimlerChrysler took its commitment to safety to new heights by opening its free, permanent child safety seat inspection service -- Fit for a Kid -- to all families, no matter what make or model vehicle they drive. ... Continue reading
Delphi, Tripac Sign License Agreement Covering Heat Exchangers
The global presence of Delphi Automotive Systems' proven thermal management technology continues to expand with the announcement of a key licensing agreement. ... Continue reading
DENSO's New Image Processing System Searches and Tracks Roadway Lines
DENSO Corporation, parent company of DENSO International America, Inc. in Southfield, Mich., announced it has developed a new image processing system that advances the development of commercially viable driving support systems. ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Announces Availability of Its Auto Resources -- Anytime
Edmunds.com announced that it will make its automotive review, pricing and ratings available via hand-held devices such as Sprint PCS cell phones, the Palm VII and other wireless devices and personal digital assistants using Windows CE or AventGo. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul's Wagner PowerMax Brake Pads Provide Application-Specific Design
Different vehicles have different braking requirements, and Wagner PowerMax brake pads from Federal-Mogul Corporation are engineered specifically for each application, ensuring maximum stopping performance under a full range of operating conditions. ... Continue reading
Formula One: It's 'World Championship or Bust' for Ferrari
Formula One: It's 'World Championship or Bust' for Ferrari ... Continue reading
Four 2000 BMW Models Recognized for Best Overall Value by Intellichoice
BMW has captured four IntelliChoice Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) awards, with the 2000 323i sedan and the 2000 Z3 roadster 2.3 topping "The Best Overall Value of the Year" in their respective categories. ... Continue reading
Freudenberg and NOK Group Wins Three New Sealing Packages
Recent new business awards, global capability and its total sealing package approach will help the Freudenberg and NOK Group to boost its global and American automotive sales to record heights this year. ... Continue reading
GA eXpress and Reynolds and Reynolds To Propel Retailers into e-Commerce
GA eXpress(TM), formerly General Automation, a leader in enterprise-wide database solutions and data migration tools, announced it will partner with The Reynolds and Reynolds Company to launch automotive retailers into eBusiness. ... Continue reading
GEICO Announces New Officer Promotions
The GEICO companies announcedfive new officer appointments. ... Continue reading
Gentex Announces Jaguar XJ8 and XK8 Business
Gentex Corporation, the world's leading supplier of automatic- dimming rearview mirrors to the automotive industry, has begun shipping exterior automatic-dimming mirrors for the European versions of the Jaguar XJ8 and XK8. ... Continue reading
Girls Learn Hands-On Manufacturing With $372,000 Investment
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation will invest $372,000 for a three-year program to create an approach to attracting girls and minorities into careers in manufacturing and technology. ... Continue reading
Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents a share. The dividend is payable March 15, to shareholders of record February 16. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reports Results for Fourth Quarter, 1999
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company reported net income of $40.8 million (26 cents per share) for the fourth quarter of 1999. This compares with $121.5 million (78 cents per share) achieved in the fourth quarter of 1998. ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Closes Six Acquisitions
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a leading operator in the highly fragmented automotive retailing industry, announced that it has completed six acquisitions, including platforms in three new markets. ... Continue reading
Hawtal Whiting Holdings plc Appoints Chief Executive Officer
Hawtal Whiting Holdings plc, the automotive design and engineering group, announces the appointment of Andrew G. Tempest as Group Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Debuts First SUV, the Santa Fe At 2000 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival
Hyundai Motor America will preview the Santa Fe, their new addition to the SUV market, at the Sixth Annual Comedy Arts Festival held in Aspen, Colo., February 9-12, 2000. ... Continue reading
Indy 500: Indy pole winner Dick Rathmann dies at age 74
Indy 500: Indy pole winner Dick Rathmann dies at age 74 ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces Best Values for 2000 Model Year
The analysis is complete and the car cost experts at IntelliChoice are announcing which new car and truck models are the best overall values for the 2000 model year. ... Continue reading
IRL: Fisher's skill reels in attention of team owner Walker
IRL: Fisher's skill reels in attention of team owner Walker ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Cardkey Systems Executive Leadership Team Appointments
The following appointments have been announced by Johnson Controls, Inc. for its Cardkey security management systems business unit based in Simi Valley, Calif.: ... Continue reading
Land Rover North America Releases the 2000 Authoritative Guide To SUVs
The award winning, 112-page buyer's guide offers SUV shoppers a candid look at the often-overwhelming world of sport-utility vehicles. ... Continue reading
Mack Centennial Trailer Highlights 100 Years of Innovation
As part of its yearlong Centennial anniversary celebration, Mack Trucks, Inc. unveiled a unique traveling historical exhibit to its employees and the media in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. ... Continue reading
Majestic's Form 10-SB Registration Statement Becomes Effective
The Majestic Companies, Ltd. is pleased to announce that its Form 10-SB registration statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 12, 1999, is now effective. ... Continue reading
Major Automotive Group Used Car Sales Up 60%, Sets Another Record
Major Automotive Group has set another record for itself in used car sales at its Major World location in Long Island City, New York, reaching 631 used vehicles sold in the month of January. ... Continue reading
Mazda Enters Strategic Partnership With the Surfrider Foundation
Mazda North American Operations announced that the company has entered a strategic partnership with the San Clemente, Calif.- based Surfrider Foundation. ... Continue reading
Meritor Automotive Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
The Meritor Automotive, Inc. board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on its common stock, payable March 13, 2000, to shareowners of record on February 22, 2000. ... Continue reading
Meritor Automotive Holds its Annual Shareowners Meeting
Meritor Automotive, Inc. held its annual shareowners meeting, following the completion of its second year as an independent company. The meeting was held at the Meritor World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan. ... Continue reading
Myers Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
Myers Industries, Inc. announced record sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Borkowski is calculating and confident as he enters stock car ranks
NASCAR BGN: Borkowski is calculating and confident as he enters stock car ranks ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: The Psychology of Daytona; One race, one shot at a successful season?
NASCAR BGN: The Psychology of Daytona; One race, one shot at a successful season? ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Ken Schrader says new shocks are going to make things easier at Daytona
NASCAR: Ken Schrader says new shocks are going to make things easier at Daytona ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Nessa Motorsports completes second truck test
NASCAR Trucks: Nessa Motorsports completes second truck test ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon Ready for Daytona -- Changes and All
Jeff Gordon Ready for Daytona -- Changes and All ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ricky Craven Looks for New Beginning in Midwest
Ricky Craven Looks for New Beginning in Midwest ... Continue reading
NASCAR Winston Cup crew chief joins Las Vegas driver
NASCAR Winston Cup crew chief joins Las Vegas driver ... Continue reading
New Research Shows Parents Unaware of Serious Risk to Their Children
Ninety-six percent of parents and other caregivers surveyed believe they have their child safety seats installed correctly, when actual inspections reveal that no more than 20 percent actually do. ... Continue reading
New Survey Shows Adults Look for and Find 'Sex Appeal Behind the Wheel'
A new national survey shows that the spirit of romance, or at least flirtation, is alive and well on U.S. roads and highways. ... Continue reading
Nissan Xterra Wins in New England
The 2000 Nissan Xterra will receive award honors from the prestigious New England Motor Press Association. This award adds to the onslaught of major media awards that began with Xterra's introduction to North America last year. ... Continue reading
Noble Announces $5M Common Stock Repurchase And $10M Debenture Repurchase
Noble International, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program of up to $5.0 million of common stock. ... Continue reading
Parts.com Signs 8 New Platinum and 7 New Gold Agreements
parts.com, Inc. announced that it has signed 8 new Platinum Territory Agreements and 7 new Gold Territory Agreements with 13 new suppliers, including Bobby Rahal Honda and an additional Hendrick Automotive Group dealership (Superior Volvo) . ... Continue reading
Reflex Enterpriseshas introduced an extensive line of X-Pel Clear Protective Light Shields, designed to prevent breaking, cracking and pitting of headlights, fog lights and turn signal lights. ... Continue reading
Save The World Air, Inc. Files Form 10-SB with SEC
Jeffrey A. Muller, President and CEO of Save The World Air, Inc. has announced that the company has filed a form 10-SB registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to become a fully reporting company. ... Continue reading
Savi Technology Moves to New Headquarters to Accommodate Growth
Savi Technology, Inc. announced its move to new headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif. The new facilities are designed to support Savi's rapid expansion as it markets its asset visibility systems more broadly to commercial customers. ... Continue reading
TELEFLEX Reports Q4 and Year-End 1999 Results
Teleflex Incorporated reported that revenues for the year ended December 26, 1999 increased 11% to $1.6 billion compared to $1.4 billion in 1998. ... Continue reading
The Timken Company to Retain Specialty Steel Subsidiary
In September 1999, The Timken Company announced it was exploring strategic alternatives for its specialty steel subsidiary, Timken Latrobe Steel, including strategic alliances, acquisitions and divestiture. ... Continue reading
Toyota/Lexus Score a Triple-Play in New England Winter Vehicle Awards
The Toyota and Lexus divisions of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. won three categories of the New England Motor Press Association's prestigious "Official Winter Vehicle of New England" awards. ... Continue reading
Toyota Tundra Pickup Wins Top MotorWeek Award
Toyota's new Tundra pickup truck has been awarded two Drivers' Choice Awards by public television's MotorWeek. ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils All-New Four-Door Tacoma Double Cab Pickup
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A. Inc. unveiled the all-new four- door Tacoma Double Cab compact pickup at a news conference at the Chicago Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Valvoline Signs Joint Venture With Cummins China
In a move to strengthen existing distribution and promotion channels in the Asian marketplace, The Valvoline Company, a division of Ashland Inc., has signed a joint venture agreement with Cummins China to form V C Lubricating Oil Co. Ltd. ... Continue reading
'Vehicle of the Future' Design Contest - Call for Sponsors From DataDetroit.com
DataDetroit.com, an automotive specific Internet job board, is presenting the "Vehicle of the Future" design contest. ... Continue reading
Viisage Awarded Arizona Driver License Contract
Viisage Technology, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a new contract with the Arizona Department of Transportation. ... Continue reading
VW Credit Commences Accumulation Period for Dealer Loan Backed Certificates
VW Credit, Inc. announced that it had taken all action necessary to commence the Accumulation Period for the $375M Floating Rate Dealer Loan Backed Certificates, Series 1996-1, issued by the Volkswagen Credit Auto Master Trust. ... Continue reading
X-Rite, Incorporated Names New Chief Executive Officer
The board of directors of X-Rite, Incorporated announced the appointment of Richard E. Cook to the position of Chief Executive Officer. In addition to his new responsibilities, Cook will continue to serve as the company's president. ... Continue reading
Xyvision Enterprise Solutions Raises $6 Million Equity Investment
Xyvision Enterprise Solutions, Inc., a leading developer of XML content management and publishing, announced that it has sold $6 million of its common stock to investors in a private placement. ... Continue reading
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