AAA Urges Action on Gas Prices, Inventories
AAA called on the government to do something about rising fuel prices and declining oil inventories which they said are threatening the economy and becoming a serious burden to the average American. ... Continue reading
Advantage Rent-A-Car Shares Expertise for a Safe and Smart Ski Season
As travelers gear up to hit their favorite ski slopes this spring, it's best to remember that despite sunny days and spring-like conditions, hazardous weather is never far away. ... Continue reading
AK Steel Names Robert C. Sloan to Head Tubular Business
AK Steel said it had named Robert C. Sloan president of the Sawhill Tubular Division. Mr. Sloan joined the company in 1990 as vice president of Sawhill's manufacturing operations, located in Sharon and Wheatland, Pennsylvania and Warren, Ohio. ... Continue reading
American Electric Automobile Opens First Showroom
American Electric Automobile Company, Inc. publicly trading under the symbol announced that its California subsidiary, California Electric Automobile Company, Inc. will be opening its first showroom on March 1. ... Continue reading
American Express Property Casualty Slashes Wisconsin Auto Insurance Rates
The Green Bay-based American Express Property Casualty companies announced that it has reduced auto insurance rates seven percent for qualified Wisconsin drivers. ... Continue reading
The Spice Girls lost their court case against the Italian motorcyle manufacturers Aprilia. ... Continue reading
ARCA: Bob Strait announces run for 2000 ARCA title
Strait-up news from the man from Mokena as Bob Strait announces run for 2000 ARCA title ... Continue reading
Are There Award Winning Ads Lurking In Your Files?
If youre company has been marketing toward women, pull those ads. They could be among the next winners of the Womens Automotive Communications Awards (WACA). ... Continue reading
Autoliv Becomes Global Leader in Seat Belts
Autoliv Inc. -- the world-wide leader in automotive safety systems -- has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire the seat belt operations of NSK, the Japanese ball bearing company. ... Continue reading
California Trade & Commerce Agency Applauds Move of Ford Luxury Divisions
Secretary of Trade and Commerce Lon S. Hatamiya and Governor Davis welcomed Ford's Premier Automotive Group's North American headquarters to Orange County, a decision that promises big dividends for both California and Ford for years to come. ... Continue reading
CART: A.D. Sutton & Sons announce licensing agreement for specialized items
CART: A.D. Sutton & Sons announce licensing agreement for specialized items ... Continue reading
''CenterOne Financial Services'' Promises to Make World Omni No.1
World Omni Financial Corp. announced that it has created CenterOne Financial Services(TM), a new division that will provide third-party servicing for prime-consumer loans and auto leases, as well as commercial auto dealer loans. ... Continue reading
Classicar.com Honored as ARMO Associate Company of the Year
Classicar.com was awarded the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) Associate Company of the Year for the year 2000 at awards ceremonies held during the recent Street Rod & Restoration Industry Trade Conference in San Antonio, Texas. ... Continue reading
Con-Way Central Express Opens First Service Center Near Headquarters
Con-Way Central Express (CCX), an Ann Arbor-based regional less- than-truckload freight carrier, recently opened a new freight service center at 5070 Carpenter Road, just north of US-12 in Ypsilanti, MI. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Reports Plant Schedule for Week of Feb 28, 2000
DaimlerChrysler Corporation reports all nine U.S. assembly plants and all three Canadian assembly plants will operate the week of February 28, 2000. ... Continue reading
Dana's Long Manufacturing Facilities in US Receive ISO 14001
Dana Corporation announced each of its Long Manufacturing facilities in the United States has received ISO 14001 certification. ... Continue reading
The Seattle office of DDB announced that it had signed on to provide marketing communications services to OneGoodCar.com (TM), an online used car retailer based in Seattle. ... Continue reading
Delphi Appoints Smith and Grant to Spearhead Aftermarket Growth in Canada
Delphi Automotive Systems announced two appointments in its Aftermarket Operations division. ... Continue reading
Delphi Automotive Systems Plays Role in Launching New Lamborghini Diablo
Delphi Automotive Systems is helping Italian automaker Automobili Lamborghini launch its newest vehicle for the brand new millennium, an updated version of the famed Diablo. ... Continue reading
Eaton to Study Possible Sale of Equity in its Semiconductor Business
Eaton Corporation announced that it has engaged Goldman, Sachs & Co. to study the feasibility of Eaton selling a minority equity interest in its Semiconductor Equipment segment through an initial public offering. ... Continue reading
Federal Court Grants AK Steel's Motion to Deny USWA Entry to Plant
AK Steel said a federal court ruled in its favor on a motion to deny the United Steelworkers of America access to the company's Mansfield Works in connection with a potential OSHA inspection. ... Continue reading
FIA RALLY: Teams head to Kenya for the Sameer Safari Rally
FIA RALLY: Teams head to Kenya for the Sameer Safari Rally ... Continue reading
FIA RALLY: The Sameer Safari Rally Entry List/Notes
FIA RALLY: The Sameer Safari Rally Entry List/Notes ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Pricing For Limited Edition 2000 Harley-Davidson F-150
Ford Motor Company has announced that the limited edition 2000 Harley-Davidson F-150 pickup truck, the first vehicle jointly developed by the two legendary companies, will be offered with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $32,995. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co. Sets Luxury Headquarters in California
Ford Motor Co. announced the establishment of a North American headquarters for its Premier Automotive Group in Irvine. ... Continue reading
Formula One: Former USGP Steward Smyth confident of Indy success
Formula One: Former USGP Steward Smyth confident of Indy success ... Continue reading
GE Capital Fleet Acquires Fleet Leasing Portfolio From Bank Of America
GE Capital Fleet Services announced it has acquired the corporate and utility fleet leasing portfolio of Bank of America Leasing and Capital Group, consisting of approximately 26,000 commercial trucks and cars nationwide. ... Continue reading
GRAND AM: Grand American Road Racing Association announces impressive list of founding members
GRAND AM: Grand American Road Racing Association announces impressive list of founding members ... Continue reading
Hawkhill's Turn Signaling Tops List of Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG's Upgrades
In a recent vehicle review, USA TODAY'S award-winning automotive columnist, James W. Healey, listed several "good- news" upgrades that make "big differences in daily use" on the new Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG. ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Names Key Executives
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced several appointments to its newly formed European Chassis Components Group, which include Metaalgieterij Giesen B.V. (MGG) and the System Service division. ... Continue reading
HOT Auto Announces BuyPOWER Programming For New Car Dealers
Hot Auto announced the introduction of HOTAuto BuyPOWER, a comprehensive business plan and suite of CGI tools designed to enable a successful new car dealer to participate in up to 5% of all new car sales in their brand within 5 years. ... Continue reading
iMotors.com Announces Infrastructure Expansion Into Atlanta
iMotors.com, the first and only used car e-tailer, announced that it has opened a facility in the Atlanta, GA area that will be developed into one of their state-of-the-art Vehicle Certification Centers (VCC). ... Continue reading
iMotors.com Announces Infrastructure Expansion Into Cincinnati
iMotors.com, the first and only used car e-tailer, announced that it has opened a facility in Cincinnati area that will be developed into one of their state-of-the-art Vehicle Certification Centers (VCC). ... Continue reading
iMotors.com Announces National Infrastructure Expansion
iMotors.com, the first and only used car e-tailer, announced that it has secured existing facilities in Cincinnati, OH and Atlanta, GA areas that will be developed into their state-of- the-art Vehicle Certification Centers. ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Gregoire entered in 84th Indianapolis 500; Driving for Dick Simon
INDY 500: Gregoire entered in 84th Indianapolis 500; Driving for Dick Simon ... Continue reading
IRL: Viking extends deal with Simon; Luyendyks son to make U.S. F2000 debut at Phoenix
Viking extends deal with Simon; Luyendyks son to make U.S. F2000 debut at Phoenix ... Continue reading
LendingTree Network Grows To More Than 100 Lenders
LendingTree announced the addition of the 101st lender in the LendingTree marketplace, PeopleFirst.com, a leading online automobile lender. ... Continue reading
Lotus Engineering Acquires Michigan Automotive Research Corporation
Lotus Engineering, the world-renowned automotive engineering consultancy, has acquired the engine testing facility business of Michigan Automotive Research Corporation (MARCO), it was announced Friday. ... Continue reading
Modine PF Patent Upheld by European Patent Office
The validity of Modine Manufacturing Company's European patent No. 583851 on PF(R) (parallel-flow) air-conditioning condensers has been upheld by the European Patent Office (EPO). ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. declared a $.06 per common share quarterly cash dividend. The dividend will be paid April 3, 2000, to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2000. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: ALLTEL 200 Starting Lineup; Martin Earns the Pole
NASCAR BGN: ALLTEL 200 Starting Lineup; Martin Earns the Pole ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Leffler leads way for Pontiac in Busch qualifying
Leffler leads way for Pontiac in Busch qualifying ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Rockingham has given Green a championship, but not a win
Rockingham has given Green a championship, but not a win: ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: To Jeff Green, Vegas Is Mans Best Friend
To Jeff Green, Vegas Is Mans Best Friend ... Continue reading
NASCAR Late Models: Home Depot 100 to kick off Irwindale Speedway 2000 season
NASCAR Late Models: Home Depot 100 to kick off Irwindale Speedway 2000 season ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Florida Dodge Ram Dealers Starting Lineup; Ruttman Starts Up Front
NASCAR Trucks: Florida Dodge Ram Dealers Starting Lineup; Ruttman Starts Up Front ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Long way from last year for Ruttman
NASCAR Trucks: Long way from last year for Ruttman ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: GM Racing, Pontiac say 'Thanks, Good Luck' to Petty Enterprises
NASCAR WCUP: GM Racing, Pontiac say 'Thanks, Good Luck' to Petty Enterprises ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton knows the set-up for Rockingham
NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton knows the set-up for Rockingham ... Continue reading
New California Headquarters for Jaguar North America
Jaguar Cars North America is announcing the establishment of a new California-based headquarters as part of a wider move by Ford Motor Company to locate all of its premium brands in one all-new facility. ... Continue reading
New Software From SAE Solves Paperwork Flood For Automotive Suppliers
For suppliers trying to keep up with rapidly changing documentation requirements from OEM customers, there is now a quick and simple solution -- Product Part Approval Process Software and Performance Support Tool from SAE. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Medical insurance coverage doubles for NHRA members
NHRA: Medical insurance coverage doubles for NHRA members ... Continue reading
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SAE World Congress Will Feature Latest Intelligent Vehicle Technology
Eight firms that are developing products for the intelligent vehicle market will display their technology in an interactive atmosphere at Booth 435 at the SAE 2000 World Congress from March 6-9 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. ... Continue reading
The California Highway Patrol does not issue a single speeding ticket to any of the 400 Bay Area teens who will slam on the brakes and skid out of control at Sears Point Raceway during AAA's High Safe School Driver Program, Feb. 28-March 2. ... Continue reading
SPX Service Solutions Wins Ford Motor Essential Service Tool Contract
Service Solutions, a unit of SPX Corporation, announced the signing of a global, Tier 1 contract with Ford Motor Company for its essential service tool business. ... Continue reading
State Air Rule Favors Diesel Transit Buses
A new State air pollution control rule originally intended to encourage wider use of natural gas fuel in urban bus fleets now appears likely to assure the continued use of diesel buses. ... Continue reading
Steeplechase Used by Automotive Tier 1 Supplier for ILVS Manufacturing
Steeplechase Software, Inc., the leading PC-based control company, has been selected by Donnelly Corporation, the world's largest producer of automotive mirror systems, for control of its automated mirror assembly lines. ... Continue reading
Team Chicago Challenge (TV Show)
Team Chicago Challenge ... Continue reading
Ten More Fleet Operators Utilize Sense Technologies' Guardian Alert
Sense Technologies, Inc. and S&S Distributors, announced that its flagship product, the Guardian Alert(TM) backup warning device, has been purchased by an additional 10 major utility and transportation companies for use in their fleet operations. ... Continue reading
TI Group Automotive to Close Auto Parts Plant in Georgia
TI Group Automotive Systems has announced that it will close its automotive parts manufacturing plant in Valdosta, Georgia. ... Continue reading
Twenty-Seven High-Ranking Chinese to Visit SAE And SAE 2000 World Congress
27 delegates from China will arrive in Pittsburgh February 27 for the start of a two-week trip that will include visits to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in Warrendale, the SAE 2000 World Congress in Detroit, Michigan. ... Continue reading
USAC: Anderson dubs April 2 doubleheader 'Glen Niebel Classic'
USAC: Anderson dubs April 2 doubleheader 'Glen Niebel Classic' for 2000 ARCA title ... Continue reading
Volvo Moves Headquarters to West Coast
Volvo Cars of North America is announcing the relocation of its headquarters to California as part of a wider move by the Premier Automotive Group. ... Continue reading
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