AAA Insurance Providing More Insurance Options For Texas Members
The AAA Insurance Agency now is offering AAA Texas members a variety of coverage types, amounts and deductibles at competitive rates with Auto Club Insurance Plans (ACIP). ... Continue reading
AAA Urges Special Care in Disposing and Recycling Lead-Acid Batteries
As North America's largest provider of emergency road service -- including battery jump starts -- AAA is using the occasion of Earth Day, April 22, to urge greater care in disposing of and recycling lead-acid automotive and marine batteries. ... Continue reading
Acura Selects Reynolds and Reynolds to Provide CRM System
The Acura Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has selected The Reynolds and Reynolds Company to provide the technology and support for its Total Luxury Care (TLC) Service Reminder System to its nearly 260 retailers across the country. ... Continue reading
AMETEK Achieves Record Results; Sales Up 11%, Earnings Per Share Increases 16%
AMETEK Inc. announced record quarterly sales, operating income and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. ... Continue reading
ARA Services Corporation Partners With CarStation.Com
ARA Services Corporation and CarStation.com announced a strategic alliance in which they will develop and market end-to- end products that will allow automotive recyclers, repair shops and insurers to locate, buy and sell recycled auto parts. ... Continue reading
Arvin Reports Record First Quarter
Arvin Industries, Inc. reported record financial results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2000. ... Continue reading
AuraGen Displayed in New York and California, First Sales to LA Sheriff and Police
Aura Systems, Inc. announced that the General Motors Terradyne Concept Vehicle with the built in AuraGen will be exhibited in the upcoming New York International Auto Show in Manhattan beginning on April 22 through April 30, 2000. ... Continue reading
Autoeloan.com, Inc. Closes First Round Funding
Autoeloan.com, Inc., an Internet-based automobile finance company, raised $1.5 million from private investors to close out its first round of financing. ... Continue reading
Autoweb.com Invites You to Join its First Quarter Conference Call on the Web
In conjunction with Autoweb.com's First Quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, April 25 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. ... Continue reading
Avis and BNP Paribas Group Form Vehicle Management Solutions Brand
Avis Group Holdings, Inc. and BNP Paribas Group have reached agreement to form a joint venture creating the leading vehicle management solutions brand in North America and Europe. ... Continue reading
Avis Announces Three Strategic Initiatives and Strong Earnings
Avis announced three strategic initiatives that reflect the Company's evolution as a global business-to-business vehicle management and information solutions company. ... Continue reading
BMW Promotes Safe Driving with The National Safety Council
BMW and the National Safety Council have joined together to present the Safe Driving Guide -- a handbook of safe driving tips available free-of-charge to motorists nationwide. ... Continue reading
Bosch/Siemens Win Bid for Atecs
Bosch and Siemens, on April 14, have won their bid to acquire Atecs Mannesmann. The Mannesmann management board supported by Vodafone Airtouch accepted the bid. ... Continue reading
Bridgestone and Topy Industries Unveil Next-Generation Wheel
Bridgestone Corporation and Topy Industries have developed a prototype wheel for automobiles that contains a layer of special rubber between the wheel's rim and disk. ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Completes Technical Center for Diversified Products
Bridgestone Corporation, the parent company of Bridgestone/Firestone Europe and Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. in the Americas, held the completion ceremony on April 7 for a technical center for diversified products at its Yokohama Plant. ... Continue reading
CARH Closes Master License in Costa Rica
Composite Automobile Research Ltd., through its wholly owned subsidiary World Transport Authority (WTA), announced that it has closed the sale purchase of the Master License for the country of Costa Rica. ... Continue reading
Carlisle Acquires Consumer Tire & Wheel Business Unit from TWI
Carlisle Companies announced that its Carlisle Tire & Wheel subsidiary has acquired the consumer tire and wheel business of Titan International in a cash for assets transaction valued at a formula based price not to exceed $95.0 million. ... Continue reading
Carlisle Companies Reports A Record First Quarter
Carlisle Companies Incorporated reported record first quarter net earnings of $25.5 million or $.83 per share (diluted), an increase of 17% versus first quarter 1999 earnings of $21.8 million or $.71 per share. ... Continue reading
Chuck Halper Named Vice President of Service
Chuck Halper has been named Vice President of Service for Hyundai Motor America. He had previously served as director of service. ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces Interior Systems Organizational Realignment
Collins & Aikman Corp announced a series of organizational moves designed to further increase the Company's focus on innovation, strengthen the leadership of its North American Interior Systems Division and further lower operating costs. ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Receive 'Most Improved Supplier' Award From Saturn
Collins & Aikman Corporation's Old Fort, NC, facilities were recently presented with the "Most Improved Award" for suppliers by Saturn Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors. ... Continue reading
Cooper Industries Announces Board of Directors Change
Cooper Industries announced that it has reduced the size of its board of directors to 10 members. ... Continue reading
Copart Opens in West Palm Beach, Florida
Copart, Inc. announced that it has opened a green-field location to serve West Palm Beach, Florida and the surrounding area. The West Palm location is approximately 15 acres and is Copart's fifth facility in the state of Florida. ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Announces First-Quarter Results
Dana Corporation announced that first-quarter sales continued to be strong, at nearly $3.5 billion. ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Declares 250th Consecutive Dividend
Dana Corporation declared its 250th consecutive dividend, extending a streak that dates back to 1936 without a missed or reduced payment. ... Continue reading
Dana Selected as 4WD Systems Integrator for Ford/Mazda SUW
Ford/Mazda has selected Dana Corporation's Automotive Systems Group as the systems integrator of the four-wheel-drive system for its unique, model year 2001 mini sport-utility wagon, the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute. ... Continue reading
Delphi and Palm Demonstrate Mobile Multimedia Products
Delphi Automotive Systems and Palm, Inc. announced an initiative to develop new multimedia products and services for vehicles. ... Continue reading
DRAGS: Rain, Wind Claim Ultimate Victory at Goodguys Nitro Nationals
Rain, Wind Claim Ultimate Victory at Goodguys Nitro Nationals ... Continue reading
Enviro Cat Passes Critical Milestone
Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc. has successfully produced and has begun testing the first prototypes of a new catalytic converter that dramatically reduced the toxic emissions in earlier trials, according to CEO Bengt Odner. ... Continue reading
First Priority Group, Inc., Changes Name to driversshield.com
First Priority Group, Inc. the nation's leading provider of managed auto care services and customer relationship management programs for the insurance industry, announced that it is changing its name to driversshield.com. ... Continue reading
Formula One: BMW F1 British GP preview
BMW F1 British GP preview ... Continue reading
Free Child Safety Seat Inspection Service Offered in the New York Area
Five new DaimlerChrysler dealers in the New York area officially open the doors of 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
FreeMarkets Announces Strategic Agreement With Visteon Corporation
FreeMarkets, Inc. announced that it has signed a long-term strategic agreement with Visteon Corporation, a leading consumer-focused, technology-driven automotive systems corporation. ... Continue reading
Gentex Reports Record First Quarter Revenues and Net Income
Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, reported record revenues and net income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000. ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Record First Quarter Results Sales
Genuine Parts Company reported record sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000. ... Continue reading
Greenlight.com Rolls Out Online Car-buying Service Across the Country
Greenlight.com, the fastest growing online car-buying web site, today announced that it is now available to customers in major markets across the United States. ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Rolls Out Unique E-Commerce Marketing Program
Group 1 Automotive announced the rollout of its second- generation Internet marketing program that leverages both the company's national presence and its strong regional platform dealership network. ... Continue reading
Honda Increasing Insight Hybrid Availability By More Than 50 Percent
Honda will increase the availability of the Insight gasoline- electric hybrid car -- the first and only hybrid car sold in America -- by more than 50 percent to about 6,500 vehicles in the 2000 calendar year. ... Continue reading
IAA Opens a New Facility on Long Island
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. announced the opening of a new facility on Long Island. ... Continue reading
iMotors.com Now Taking Orders for 1999 Vehicles
iMotors.com, the first and only used car e-tailer, announced the addition of 1999 used car models to its "virtual" inventory. ... Continue reading
IMPCO Awarded Patent for Fuel Pressure Regulator for Fuel Cells
IMPCO Technologies, Inc. announced that its Advanced Technology Center in Irvine, California, has been awarded a patent for its new and innovative In-Tank Fuel Pressure Regulator Technology for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs). ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Guy Smith completes rookie test for Indy 500
INDY 500: Guy Smith completes rookie test for Indy 500 ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Three Indy 500 champions, 93 cars entered for 84th Indianapolis 500
INDY 500: Three Indy 500 champions, 93 cars entered for 84th Indianapolis 500 ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Continues Environmental Leadership
Every Lear Corporation facility in Italy, a total of 16 sites, including the headquarters, is now ISO 14001 certified. ... Continue reading
Lincoln and USTA Partnership Serves up American Luxury
Staking claim to its image of "American Luxury," Lincoln announced a multi-year partnership with the United States Tennis Association, making Lincoln the Official Vehicle of the US Open and Exclusive Sponsor of the Men's Singles championship. ... Continue reading
MANUFACTURERS: A winning weekend for Reynard
MANUFACTURERS: A winning weekend for Reynard ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Executive Named Manugistics eVision Award Winner for 2000
Manugistics Group, Inc. honored Greg O'Neill, senior vice president and general manager at Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America (MMSA), with the company's 2000 eVision Award. ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Reports First Quarter Results
Myers Industries, Inc. announced that net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000, were a record $161,586,409, up 27 percent over the $126,746,405 reported for the first quarter in 1999. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: LaJoie Treated and Released After Crash in Touchstone Energy 300
LaJoie Treated and Released After Crash in Touchstone Energy 300 ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa Is An 'Easy Rider' Away From The Stanley Racing Machine
Tim Fedewa Is An 'Easy Rider' Away From The Stanley Racing Machine ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP BUSINESS: IMG Signs Steve Park To Full Service Management Agreement
IMG Signs Steve Park To Full Service Management Agreement ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace Endures Engine Woes at Talladega
Wallace Endures Engine Woes at Talladega ... Continue reading
NorthernLight Indy Racing: Lazier, Hemelgarn ready to show winning hand at Vegas
NorthernLight Indy Racing: Lazier, Hemelgarn ready to show winning hand at Vegas ... Continue reading
NorthernLight Indy Racing: Miller Brewing Celebrates Four Years at Indy with Treadway Racing
Miller Brewing Celebrates Four Years at Indy with Treadway Racing ... Continue reading
Omron Automotive Electronics Achieves Honda Excellence Award
Omron Automotive Electronics has earned a 2000 Excellence Award for Development from Honda R&D Japan. Omron developed its laser radar adaptive cruise control technology for Honda's Intelligent Highway Cruise Control System (IHCCS). ... Continue reading
OpenAuto Announces Business-to-Business Automotive E-Commerce Strategy
OpenAuto announced plans to shift its entire focus to business- to-business automotive e-commerce solutions, becoming the first company to build the technology infrastructure required to automate fulfillment and facilitate online car sales. ... Continue reading
Parts.com Closes 93 New Dealer Agreements
parts.com, Inc. announced that its recent marketing efforts have successfully culminated in the signing of an additional 93 Silver Distributor/Supplier agreements last week, yielding a total of 155 new agreements in just 10 days. ... Continue reading
parts.com's Chairman to be Featured Live on AOL MarketTalk Produced by Sage
parts.com, Inc., a leading real-time business-to-business e- commerce parts exchange, announced that its Chairman, President and Co-CEO, Shawn D. Lucas, will appear as a guest on AOL's MarketTalk produced by Sage, April 19, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. (EST). ... Continue reading
Pick-Ups Plus Announces Dramatic Increase in Franchisee Applications
--Pick-Ups Plus, Inc. announced that it is experiencing a dramatic increase of qualified applicants who wish to become franchisees. ... Continue reading
Professional Transportation Group Reports Results for Quarter
Professional Transportation Group, Ltd., Inc. announced results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
Road Safety International Selects World Wireless Radios
World Wireless Communications Inc. announced that Road Safety International Inc., Camarillo, Calif., has selected the 900 SS Hopper for use in its SafeForce(TM) vehicle monitoring systems. ... Continue reading
Saab Variable Compression Engine Makes North American Debut
The unique Saab Variable Compression (SVC) engine will make its North American Debut at the New York International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Selas Reports $1.2 Million First Quarter Net
Selas Corporation of America reported first quarter 2000 net income of $1,201,000 or $0.23 per diluted share on revenues of $30,523,000 compared to a net loss of $354,000 or $0.07 per diluted share on revenues of $24,053,000 for Q1 of 1999. ... Continue reading
Service Technicians Society Publishes Book on Stock Car Racing
The Service Technicians Society (STS) has released, through STS Press, a book entitled, Historical Snapshot of Stock Car Racing Technology. ... Continue reading
Snickelways Interactive Chosen by American Quantum Cycles
Snickelways Interactive announced that American Quantum Cycles, a manufacturer of high-performance motorcycles, has partnered with Snickelways Interactive to integrate e-commerce into their business. ... Continue reading
State Farm Lowers Ohio Auto Insurance Rates
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the largest auto insurer in the United States and in Ohio, is lowering its overall insurance rates an average of 4.9 percent effective May 15. ... Continue reading
STMicroelectronics Reports Record Q1 Revenues and Net Earnings
STMicroelectronics reported record financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2000. ... Continue reading
Study Finds Consumers Keep Their Cars Longer
Sales in the automotive aftermarket industry have been growing steadily for the past five-years, according to a study published by Kalorama Information, a leading New York based market research publisher. ... Continue reading
Substantial Growth in Industrial Cleaners Shared in Fragmented Market
Rapid gains in the car wash business have paced robust growth in the market for cleaners and related products sold to highway transportation, according to Bruce Boynick, senior consultant with Kline & Company, Inc. ... Continue reading
Susan F. Davis Elected Director of Butler Manufacturing Company
Susan F. Davis has been elected to the board of directors of Butler Manufacturing Company. ... Continue reading
Thermal Energy Gets First Major Contract From Alliance With Honeywell Ltd.
Thermal Energy International Inc. is pleased to announce it has been contracted by Honeywell Ltd. to provide two Hybrid FLU-ACE (R) systems for a multi-million dollar project with a major automotive manufacturer in southwestern Ontario. ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Reports First Quarter Results
The Timken Company reported that increased demand in North American industrial markets, a slight increase in already strong automotive markets and modest strengthening in Asia and Europe boosted sales and earnings in the first quarter of 2000. ... Continue reading
Timken Shareholders Elect New Director, Re-elect Others
At The Timken Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders today, Mrs. Jacqueline F. Woods was elected to the board of directors for a three-year term expiring at the 2003 annual meeting. ... Continue reading
TIR and Color Kinetics Bring Together Technology For New Innovative Color Lighting
TIR Systems Ltd., the world leader in The Light Pipe(TM) technology and products, is pleased to announce the signing of a worldwide OEM agreement with Color Kinetics Incorporated, the pioneer of full spectrum digital lighting. ... Continue reading
Titan International Announces Sale of Certain Assets at Two Facilities
Titan International, Inc. announced the sale of certain assets of facilities located in Clinton, Tennessee, and Slinger, Wisconsin, and the leasing of its facility in Greenwood, South Carolina, to Carlisle Tire and Wheel effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Titan Reports First Quarter Profit
Titan International, Inc. has announced net sales of $164.3 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000, compared to $158.6 million for the first quarter of1999. ... Continue reading
Titan Reports Year-End Results
Titan Motorcycle Co. of America reported 1999 year-end sales of $26.9 million and losses of $8.1 million. This compares to 1998 sales of $27.9 million and a profit of $ 237,000. ... Continue reading
Toyota to Create Worldwide Financial Services Company
Toyota Motor Corporation announced the creation of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFS), which will oversee Toyota's worldwide financial service operations. ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Ponce scores 'perfect 10' and nabs record 8 ball at St. Augustine
TRACKS: Ponce scores 'perfect 10' and nabs record 8 ball at St. Augustine ... Continue reading
TransPro, Inc. Announces Sale of Crown Division
TransPro, Inc. announced that it signed an agreement to sell its Crown specialty metal fabrication division to Leggett & Platt, Incorporated in a transaction valued at $37.5 million. ... Continue reading
Unigraphics Solutions Receives $850,000 Contract from Hummer
Unigraphics Solutions Inc. announces that AM General Corporation, manufacturer of the popular Hummer and Humvee all terrain vehicles, has signed a software and services contract in excess of $850,000. ... Continue reading
U.S. Classrooms Receive Important Air Bag Safety Course
Every elementary school in the U.S. will soon receive special educational materials on air bag safety courtesy of DaimlerChrysler Corporation. ... Continue reading
Valeo and Ichikoh: Strategic Alliance in Lighting Systems
Valeo and Ichikoh Industries, Ltd. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the setting up of a global business alliance in lighting systems and equipment. ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars North America Earns Key Environmental Certification
Volvo's U.S. headquarters has earned an internationally prestigious ISO 14001 designation, a recognition of Volvo's environmentally sound corporate management programs by the International Organization for Standardization in Switzerland. ... Continue reading
ZAP Terminates Agreement to Merge with GEM and EVR
ZAPWORLD.COM announced that it has terminated its agreement to merge with electric car manufacturer Global Electric MotorCars, LLC and rental company EV Rental and Management Company, LLC (EVR) both of Fargo, ND. ... Continue reading
ZAPWORLD.COM Reports 1999 Results
ZAPWORLD.COM reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
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