2000 Plymouth Neon LX ... Continue reading
AMA: EA Sports Supercross Series, Georgia Dome, Atlanta Race Results
AMA EA SPORTS SUPERCROSS SERIES GEORGIA DOME, ATLANTA GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 26, 2000 ... Continue reading
AMA: EA Sports Supercross Series results from Atlanta
AMA/EA Sports Supercross Series results from Atlanta ... Continue reading
Amcast Industrial Corporation announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable March 27, 2000, to shareholders of record March 10. ... Continue reading
Audi S4 Quattro Sedan Review ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 9 YEAR 2000
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 9 YEAR 2000 ... Continue reading
Carabunga.com Announces `The Dealer's 1-to-1 Marketing Portal'
Carabunga.com announced that it intends to create "The Dealer's 1-to-1 Marketing Portal", a Web site that provides dealers with a way to create customized or prepackaged promotional letters, coupon mailers, postcards, emails and telephone campaigns. ... Continue reading
CarParts.Com Announces Partnership with Community Site, Freshalloy.Com
Freshalloy.com announced an alliance with Carparts.com, the largest Internet retailer of automotive parts and accessories, offering its readers the opportunity to buy products for the customization or repair of their vehicles in an online shop. ... Continue reading
'Car & Truck Interior of the Year' Awards to be Named May 16
Automotive & Transportation Interiors magazine will present its inaugural Car & Truck Interior of the Year Awards during the 2000 Automotive & Transportation Interiors Expo, May 16-18 at Cobo Center in Detroit. ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Names Mary Jo Prigge President of CCC U.S.
Githesh Ramamurthy, CEO and President of CCC Information Services Inc., announced that Mary Jo Prigge has assumed the duties of President of CCC U.S. Prigge previously was Exec VP of CCC's Claims Operations, a position she had held since 1998. ... Continue reading
Cherry Semiconductor Announces Dual-Input Linear Regulator With Auxiliary
Cherry Semiconductor, a leading supplier of power management ICs to computer and power supply manufacturers, announced the industry's first dual input linear regulator with auxiliary control. ... Continue reading
CHP Catches 400 Bay Area Teens Speeding
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) does not issue a single speeding ticket to any of the 400 Bay Area teens that slam on the brakes and skid out of control at Sears Point Raceway during AAA's Road to Sears Point Raceway Safety Challenge 2000. ... Continue reading
Copart Achieves Record Second Quarter Profitability
Copart, Inc. reported results for the second quarter and first six months that ended January 31, 2000. ... Continue reading
Cross Huller Receives Ford Advanced Engineering Order for Cylinder Blocks
Cross Huller announced that it has received an advanced engineering order from Ford Motor Company for a new cylinder block manufacturing system. ... Continue reading
Cross Huller Receives Ford Cylinder Head Business
Cross Huller announced that Ford Motor Company has selected its Ludwigsburg, Germany facility as the simultaneous engineering partner for a new cylinder head manufacturing system. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Announces Record 1999 Profit Sharing for Employees
Approximately 82,600 DaimlerChrysler Corporation hourly and salaried represented employees who work in the United States on Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep products will receive record profit sharing payments averaging $8,100. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler: A Truly Global Company
DaimlerChrysler is one of the world's leading automotive, transportation and services companies. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Reports Record 1999 Operating Profit
DaimlerChrysler AG reported a record operating profit of Euro 11.0/$ 11.1 billion in 1999, the company's first full year of operations. ... Continue reading
Delphi Signs Agreement to Acquire Profitable European Aftermarket Channel
Delphi Automotive Systems Corporation announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the AP Distribution Services (APDS) business of AP Group Limited for approximately U.S. $65 million in cash at an average exchange rate. ... Continue reading
DriveThere.com and govWorks.Com Join Forces to Better Serve Drivers
DriveThere.com announced an alliance with govWorks.com as part of its continuing effort to provide a broad array of services to make motorists' lives easier. ... Continue reading
Eagle-Picher Announces Sale of Michigan Automotive Research
Cincinnati-based Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc., has sold its Michigan Automotive Research Corporation subsidiary to Group Lotus Limited. ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Names Jeremy P. Anwyl as COO
Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com), the Web's leading consumer resource for unbiased automotive information, announced the appointment of Jeremy P. Anwyl to chief operating officer and Charles E. Farrell to chief financial officer. ... Continue reading
Exide Receives `Spirit of NAPA Award'
Exide Corporation, the global leader in the lead-acid battery business, announced it has received the "Spirit of NAPA Award" from the National Automotive Parts Association. ... Continue reading
FIA RALLY: Burns/Subaru win 48th Sameer Safari Rally in Kenya
FIARALLY: Burns/Subaru win 48th Sameer Safari Rally in Kenya ... Continue reading
FIA RALLY: Double points joy for Ford in Safari adventure
FIA RALLY: Double points joy for Ford in Safari adventure ... Continue reading
Foamex Appoints Arthur H. Vartanian As Exec VP
Foamex International Inc. announced the appointment of Arthur H. Vartanian, 46, as Executive Vice President, Automotive Products Group. ... Continue reading
Ford Extends Warranty on Certain 3.8l Engine Head Gaskets
Ford Motor Company is extending the warranty on the head gaskets on the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 1994-1995 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable, and 1995 Ford Windstar with 3.8L V-6 engines to 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. ... Continue reading
Ford, GM and DaimlerChrysler Create Internet-Based Virtual Marketplace
General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company and DaimlerChrysler jointly announced that they are planning to combine their efforts to form a business-to-business integrated supplier exchange through a single global portal. ... Continue reading
Ford Selects MERANT as Global Standard for Managing Change
MERANT announced that Ford Motor Company, the world's second largest producer of automotive products and services, has selected MERANT to provide Ford an enterprise standard for application development management. ... Continue reading
IMPCO Ready to Release New LPG Fuel Systems for Industrial Applications
IMPCO Technologies, Inc. announced that it would release three new fuel systems in March at the Hannover Fair in Germany under the company's Spectrum program. ... Continue reading
InfoMove and Integrated Data Communications Sign Partnership
InfoMove and Integrated Data Communications announced a partnership to integrate InfoMove's suite of applications and services for the car with IDC's voice-channel communications protocol. ... Continue reading
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Kia to Repair Fuel Injection Wire Harness Circuit
Kia today announced a voluntary recall of 1997, 1998 and selected 1999 Sportage sport-utility vehicles to modify the fuel injection wire harness circuit. ... Continue reading
LendingTree's "When Banks Compete, You Win" Campaign Launched
LendingTree, Inc. recently introduced its first advertising campaign with the unique brand positioning - "When Banks Compete, You Win." ... Continue reading
MascoTech, Inc. Announces 1999 Results
MascoTech sales increased approximately three percent to $1.68 billion from $1.64 billion in 1998. ... Continue reading
Meritor Automotive Appoints Jeff Stoner Vice President, Procurement
Meritor Automotive, Inc. has named Jeff Stoner to the post of vice president, Procurement. He reports to S. Carl Soderstrom, senior vice president, Engineering, Quality andProcurement, and will be located at Meritor's world headquarters in Troy,Mich. ... Continue reading
Modine Selected Among '100 Best Corporate Citizens'
Modine Manufacturing Company has been chosen by Business Ethics magazine as one of the "100 Best Corporate Citizens." ... Continue reading
MSN CarPoint Traffic Soars in January
The MSN(TM) CarPoint(TM) online automotive service brought the 2000 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to life "virtually," doubling the show's traffic by attracting online visitors from around the world. ... Continue reading
MSX International Sales Increase 42% In 1999
MSX International's sales for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2000 increased 42% to $760 million from $534 million in fiscal 1998. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Benson and Ince Breath Sigh of Relief After Short Pitting At Rockingham
Benson and Ince Breath Sigh of Relief After Short Pitting At Rockingham ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Dale Jarrett
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Dale Jarrett ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Jeff Burton
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Jeff Burton ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Jeremy Mayfield
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Jeremy Mayfield ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Mark Martin
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Mark Martin ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Ricky Rudd
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Ricky Rudd ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Robby Gordon
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Robby Gordon ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Rusty Wallace
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Rusty Wallace ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 Race Results; B. Labonte takes Pontiac to victory lane
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 Race Results; B. Labonte takes Pontiac to victory lane ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Pontiac post race notes and quotes, Dura Lube/KMart 400
NASCAR WCUP: Pontiac post race notes and quotes, Dura Lube/KMart 400 ... Continue reading
NetSage Agreements with Dell, Alma Media
NetSage has formed strategic partnerships with Dell Computer Corporation and Alma Media, a leading Finnish media company. ... Continue reading
NHRA: 2nd Race Of Season, Jeg Coughlin, Jr., Team JEG'S Have Two Wins
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube/KMart 400 post race quotes, Robby Gordon ... Continue reading
NHRA: Chevrolet Notes and Quotes; Capps goes to finals
NHRA: Chevrolet Notes and Quotes; Capps goes to finals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Race Results, 16th annual Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals
NHRA: Race Results, 16th annual Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Rain the big winner at Pamona as cars tumble, Volkswagons rule
NHRA Import Drag Racing, Pomona, Calif., Feb. 26-27, 2000 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Schumacher, Force and Coughlin all visit winner's circle at Firebird International
NHRA: Schumacher, Force and Coughlin all visit winner's circle at Firebird International ... Continue reading
Oldsmobile Intrigue GL Review ... Continue reading
Onyx Acceptance Prices $430 Million In Asset Backed Securities
Onyx Acceptance Corporation announced the pricing of a $430 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through Salomon Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch & Company and Chase Securities Inc. ... Continue reading
Orbital Engine Reports Half Year Results And Review of Operations
Orbital Engine Corporation's financial results for the six months to 31 December 1999 reflect a continued trend towards sustainable revenue streams and effective cost control. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Launches New Private Label Credit Card
Pep Boys, the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, has launched its private label credit card, under a partnership with GE Card Services. ... Continue reading
Perkins Engines Chooses QAD Applications With E-Commerce
QAD announced that it has signed a multimillion dollar contract with Perkins Engines Company Limited, a world leader in the production of diesel and natural gas engines. ... Continue reading
Photo Gallery for the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
2000 Pontiac Bonneville<LINK REL= ... Continue reading
Port of Oakland Gets Jump-Start for $1.5M Air Improvement Program
The Port of Oakland was selected as one of only three airports in the country to receive a grant from the Ford Motor Company as part of a program to reduce emissions and improve air quality. ... Continue reading
Proposals to Reduce Federal Fuels Taxes Would Devastate Improvement Programs
Two proposals surfaced in Washington, D.C. to reduce federal motor fuels excise taxes would have a devastating impact on state transportation improvement programs and could eliminate more than one million U.S. jobs. ... Continue reading
Round Up of Torvec's Patent Portfolio
Torvec, Inc., developer of advanced and fuel-efficient automotive technologies and the Fast Tracked Vehicle, released a round up of its growing patent portfolio. ... Continue reading
Saab has acquired 99% of the shares in Celsius
The offer by Saab AB to acquire all of the shares in Celsius AB has been accepted to such an extent that Saab now controls approximately 99 percent of the shares and 99 percent of the votes in Celsius. ... Continue reading
Saab to Unveil New, Unique Engine Concept at Geneva Motor Show
Saab has developed an entirely new engine concept - Saab Variable Compression (SVC) -- that radically cuts fuel consumption without impairing engine performance. ... Continue reading
Sames Forms Strategic Alliance With JBI, L.P.
Sames Corporation announced the formation of a strategic alliance with JBI, L.P. based in Osseo, WI. ... Continue reading
SANLUIS Rassini to Supply Kenworth Mexicana
SANLUIS Rassini, a subsidiary of SANLUIS Corporacion, S.A. de C.V. announced that it has been selected as Kenworth Mexicana's primary supplier of front parabolic leaf springs for the T-600 and T-800 Class 8 heavy truck platforms. ... Continue reading
Sheldahl, Inc. Reviewing Irwin Jacobs Investor Group Offer Letter
Sheldahl, Inc. announced that it has received an acquisition offer letter from the Irwin Jacobs Investor Group with an indicated offer price of $8.50 per share to acquire Sheldahl. This latest offer is being reviewed by the Company. ... Continue reading
Shiloh Industries Reports First Quarter Results Record Revenues
Shiloh Industries, Inc., a leading supplier of blanks, stampings and processed steel to the automotive, truck and other industries, posted record revenues for the first quarter of fiscal year 2000. ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto Deutschland Selects SEAGULL's Wireless-to-Host Solution
SEAGULL has announced at CeBIT in Hannover that it has started a pilot project for Skoda Auto Deutschland GmbH using SEAGULL's Wireless-to-Host(TM) solution. ... Continue reading
Slater Announces Grants of $25 Million to Increase Seat Belt Use
U. S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater announced that 44 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will share approximately $25 million in grants for states that develop innovative projects designed to increase seat belt use. ... Continue reading
SME's SOUTH-TEC Machine Tool Show Offers The 'Winner's Circle'
Where there are motorsports there are machine tools, and in the Carolinas in 2000, Charlotte is the pole-position for metalworking resources. ... Continue reading
Speedway Announces Extension of Offer to Exchange Notes
International Speedway Corporation announced it has extended its offer to exchange up to $225 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 7.875% Senior Notes due 2004 for a like principal amount of 7.875% Senior Notes due 2004, which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933. ... Continue reading
Supplier Associations Applaud Vehicle Builders' Plans
MEMA, and its affiliate, OESA, welcomed Friday's announcement that Ford , General Motors, and DaimlerChrysler AG plan to combine efforts for a business-to-business portal for e- commerce with their automotive suppliers. ... Continue reading
Tecnomatix Receives $645,0000 Order from BMW Group
Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd., a pioneer and world leader of Digital Factory software, announced today a $645,000 follow-on order for Tecnomatix software from the BMW Group for its Rover and Land Rover brands. ... Continue reading
Thom Miles Joins BorgWarner Turbo Systems As NE Regional Sales Manager
BorgWarner Turbo Systems announces the appointment of Thom Miles as regional sales manager, responsible for accounts in the Northeast area of the country. ... Continue reading
Top Driver Acquires ABC Driving School
Top Driver, the nation's largest and fastest growing driver education company, announced that it has purchased the 16- school chain of ABC Driving School ("ABC"), the largest driving school in Michigan, with its headquarters based in Detroit. ... Continue reading
TransPro Reports Significantly Improved Q4 and Full Year Results
TransPro, Inc. reported results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement With American Axle on New Contract
The UAW-American Axle bargaining team reached tentative agreement on a new contract for 7,500 UAW members at American Axle & Manufacturing locations in Detroit, Hamtramck and Three Rivers, MI; and Buffalo, Tonawanda and Cheektowaga, New York. ... Continue reading
United Recyclers Group and Actual Systems Announce E-Commerce Site
United Recyclers Group (URG) and Actual Systems of America (ASA) announce their alliance with GO Media to develop a State of the Art E-commerce site for URG Brand Parts. ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 365,747 units, down from the 372,527 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
Yazaki Names Perry an Officer of the Company
Yazaki North America, Inc., a Michigan-based Tier One supplier to the automotive industry, announced the appointment of George R. Perry as president of Yazaki's global Ford Business Unit. ... Continue reading
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