Wednesday, November 1, 2000

NAPA Teams With IADMA

Car Navigational Gear Gains Ground

New Rear-View Mirror Reflects PSI

TRW Steers Rack & Pinion Line

Cell Headset Sales Up 900%

Setzer Effervescent Over Custom Cruiser

Cell Survey: 20% Drive With Thighs

Delphi, UAW Sponsor NASCAR Car

Brake Parts

1999 Mitsubishi Galant Owners Suffer Consistent Brake Defects

law firms have filed a class action suit against Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc. and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc., alleging brake defects in 1999 Mitsubishi Galant Models. ... Continue reading

6th Annual Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep(R) Design Awards Presented at SEMA

American Honda Sets Light Truck Sales Record in October

AmeriCredit Corp. Announces $495,000,000 Asset-Backed Securitization

Autoliv Selected by BMW to Develop Safety Electronics

Autoliv Inc. has established an agreement with BMW to supply safety electronics, in addition to the airbags, seat belts and steering wheels Autoliv currently supplies the German car manufacturer. ... Continue reading

Automotive Hall of Fame Names Distinguished Service Citation Honorees

AutoTrader.com Partners with Aether Systems' NetSearch to Offer Wireless Lead Tracking and Management System for Dealer Partners

AutoXray Earns Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Award Second Year in a Row

BMW Reports 31 Percent Increase in October Sales

BMW of North America, Inc. reported an increase of 31 percent in October sales, for a total of 15,895 vehicles compared to 12,146 sold a year ago. ... Continue reading

CART announces winners at season-ending awards banquet

CART announces winners at season-ending awards banquet ... Continue reading

CART: Montoya named WorldCom Most Popular Driver

CART: Montoya named WorldCom Most Popular Driver ... Continue reading

CART: Reynard Driver Wins 2000 CART Championship

CART: Reynard Driver Wins 2000 CART Championship ... Continue reading

CART unveils winning designs for CART Charities Holiday Sticker Program

CART unveils winning designs for CART Charities Holiday Sticker Program ... Continue reading

Celadon's TruckersB2B, Inc to Provide Internet Banking Services Through First Internet Bank of Indiana

Commissioner Senn Says Free Auto Insurance Guide Will Help Consumers As They Shop for Coverage

DaimlerChrysler Initiates Fuel Cell Trials at New Test Center

In November, DaimlerChrysler will be initiating a series of test drives in California for a new fuel cell vehicle. The new- generation NECAR, based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, was especially built for the "California Fuel Cell Partnership." ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Units Report Consolidated October U.S. Sales

Dana's Spicer Heavy Axle and Brake Division Earns Michigan Quality LEADERSHIP Award DANA CORPORATION LOGO Dana Corporation logo. (PRNewsFoto)[DM] TOLEDO, OH USA 09/03/1999    

Delphi Facility Named One of INDUSTRYWEEK's Best Plants    

Delta's Dickinson Educates CINCPACFLT on Force Protection; Speaks at U.S. Navy Conference in Hawaii

Eclipse and Montero Named a 'Best Buy' By Consumers Digest Magazine

Consumers Digest magazine has named the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse sports coupe, Eclipse Spyder convertible and Montero luxury sport utility vehicle as "Best Buys" in its 2001 Annual Buying Guide issue for November/December. ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Town Hall Wins Women's Automotive Communications Award

Eight Leading Auto Suppliers Complete Studies On Business-to-Business Initiatives

Electroguard Acquires CamEra Automotive

Atlanta-based Electroguard, a leading supplier of closed- circuit TV surveillance systems and central monitoring services to the automotive industry, announces the recent acquisition of the automotive division of St. Petersburg-based CamEra. ... Continue reading

Environmental Solutions Worldwide CEO Mark Nicole To Be Interviewed On 'Before The Bell' Radio Program

EyeVelocity Expands Offering With Customize-It EyeVelocity Expands Automotive Offering With Customize-It

Featherlite Announces Resignation of Luxury Coach Division Head

Federal-Mogul Launches E-Business Network For Global Automotive Aftermarket Customers    

Fleetwood Reports Preliminary Second Quarter and First Half Revenues

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., the nation's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced preliminary sales for the second quarter and six months ended October 29,2000. ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Names Nielsen, Ulsh to New Executive Positions

Ford Motor Company's October U.S. Sales Down 6%

U.S. consumers purchased or leased 299,639 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in the month of October, down six percent from a year ago. ... Continue reading

Ford Teams With National Ass of Governors' Highway Safety Representatives

Ford Motor Company and the National Association of Governors' Highway Safety Representatives (NAGHSR) have announced a $3 million booster seat safety education program. ... Continue reading

GM Vehicle Sales Up 6.5% in October; GM Trucks - Best October & CYTD

Hawk Announces Acquisition of Tex Racing Enterprises, Inc.

Hyundai Continues Strong Sales Pace; October Sales Up 18% Over Last Year

Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Unveiled

Enova Systems, in collaboration with Hyundai, International Fuel Cell and IMPCO Technologies Inc. , will unveil the Hyundai Santa Fe fuel cell electric vehicle at the California Fuel Cell Partnership Grand Opening. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Unveiled

Johnson Controls and ASC Make a Hot Vehicle Hotter

Johnson Controls and ASC have the answer -- the PT Cruiser RECARO Edition -- a customized specialty vehicle that debuts at the 2000 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. ... Continue reading

Johnson Matthey CRT(TM) Particulate Filter Wins Britain's Most Prestigious Engineering Award for Its Role in Cleaning Up Diesel Engine Emissions -- The MacRobert Award

Kolorfusion Announces Process Debut for the Auto Industry

Kolorfusion International's President, Steve Nagel, announced that the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Oct. 31 - Nov. 3, will be a debut of the Company's patented process for decoration into the auto industry. ... Continue reading

Land Rover North America, Inc. Reports October 2000 Sales

Land Rover North America, Inc. posted October 2000 sales of 2,259 units, the second strongest October in company history. ... Continue reading

Lear Corporation and Takashimaya Nippatsu Kogyo Co. Ltd. Form Joint Venture; Announce New Seating Business for Future Toyota Motor Corp. Minivan

Lexus Springs Forward Into Fall: Sales Mark a New 'Best Ever' October

Mazda Reports October Sales

NASCAR BGN: Buckshot Jones prepares for plenty of passing at Phoenix

NASCAR BGN: Buckshot Jones prepares for plenty of passing at Phoenix ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Champion Green has high hopes for Phoenix race

NASCAR BGN: Champion Green has high hopes for Phoenix race ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Randy Lajoie event preview, Phoenix

NASCAR BGN: Randy Lajoie event preview, Phoenix ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa looks for more success in the Southwest

NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa looks for more success in the Southwest ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine hopes experience is key to success at Phoenix

NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine hopes experience is key to success at Phoenix ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dodson looks at then and now as Pontiac chases 1st title since 1989

NASCAR WCUP: Dodson looks at then and now as Pontiac chases 1st title since 1989 ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace always looks for something 'different' at Phoenix

NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace always looks for something 'different' at Phoenix ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: MacPherson Motorsports and Geoffrey Bodine Team Up for Homestead

NASCAR WCUP: MacPherson Motorsports and Geoffrey Bodine Team Up for Homestead ... Continue reading

NAVC Releases New Fuel Cell Study Future Wheels

NHRA: All Pro/Bumper to Bumper/Auto Value RT Challenge

All Pro/Bumper to Bumper/Auto Value RT Challenge ... Continue reading

NHTSA to Crash Largest Number Of Vehicles Ever for Consumer Info

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it will crash test 113 model year 2001 vehicles to obtain safety information that will help consumers make buying decisions. ... Continue reading

Nissan Unveils Concept SUV at California Fuel Cell Partnership Grand Opening

Northern Light IRL: Indy Racing Series Northern Light Notebook

Northern Light IRL: Indy Racing Series Northern Light Notebook ... Continue reading

Northern Light IRL: No Shortcuts: Hard work is secret to Hemelgarn's success

Northern Light IRL: No Shortcuts: Hard work is secret to Hemelgarn's success ... Continue reading

October Sales Tops Mitsubishi Motors' 1999 Full-Year Record; Best Ten-Months in Company's 18-year History

Oshkosh Truck Closes Deal for Medtec Ambulance Corporation

Oshkosh Truck Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced that it has completed the purchase of 100 percent of the stock of Medtec Ambulance Corporation. ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Plans No Additional Store Closures

Popular Mechanics Announces Winners of Design & Engineering Awards 2001

Porsche Cars North America Inc. Announces Tread Lightly! Membership

Porsche has joined Tread Lightly!, a non-profit with activities and programs designed to increase public awareness and encourage responsible outdoor practices to preserve our nation's natural resources and protect the landscape. ... Continue reading

PPG Opens Auto Glass Satellite Facility in Mexico

PPG Industries has begun operations at an automotive glass assembly facility in Saltillo for attaching hardware to windshields and sequencing side windows to supply General Motors' (GM) nearby Ramos Arizpe automotive assembly plant. ... Continue reading

Prolong Super Lubricants Announces Fast-Fuel Octane Power Boost

Prolong Super Lubricants, the operating subsidiary of Prolong International Corp., announced that it has added a gasoline octane boost product to its family of consumer automotive lubricant and appearance chemicals. ... Continue reading

Return of Jaguar's 'X-TYPE'?

RF Monolithics Announces Agreement With Two Manufacturing Partners

RF Monolithics, Inc. announced that is has signed manufacturing agreements with Automated Technology (Phil.), Inc. (ATEC) and Cirtek Electronics Corporation (Cirtek). ... Continue reading

Rotary Engine Selected for Paving Machines

Slater Announces Grants of $47.3 Million to Increase Seat Belt Use

U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater announced that 36 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will share $47.3 million in incentive grants for increasing seat belt use. ... Continue reading

Spartan Motors Appoints President of Road Rescue, Inc.

Speedvision World Challenge and Toyo Tires Announce Partnership

Speedvision World Challenge and Toyo Tires Announce Partnership ... Continue reading

Statement by Chuck Hurley, Acting Director, Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign November 1, 2000

STOCKS: Raudman Ready to Rocket in Southwest Series Season Ender

Raudman Ready to Rocket in Southwest Series Season Ender ... Continue reading

STOCKS: Woodside and REF Hope to Cap Season with Top Five Finish

Woodside and REF Hope to Cap Season with Top Five Finish ... Continue reading

STP Development Allows Consumers to Cut Frequency of Motor Oil Changes

STP Products Company introduces its response to the needs of the modern driver with the launch of STP 6,000 Mile Oil Extender, a new premium oil additive that allows users to drive up to 6,000 miles between oil changes. ... Continue reading

Strong S40 and Cross Country Performance Drive Volvo Year-To-Date Sales Ahead 10.1%

Survey Reveals That 60% of Auto Enthusiasts Have Purchased Parts Online

A nationwide survey of more than 600 auto enthusiasts revealed that 85% of auto enthusiasts use the Internet as a source of information and ideas for car and truck improvement and modification projects, and 60% have purchased parts online. ... Continue reading

Synapz Names Bianchi Public Relations for Automotive PR

SyVox Announces SpeechNet Logistics Enhanced Speech-Based Solution

SyVox Corporation, a global leader in interactive speech-based solutions for mobile workers, announced today the availability of SpeechNet(R) Logistics, a new generation of speech applications for the warehousing and logistics marketplace. ... Continue reading

Texaco and Energy Conversion Devices Form Joint Venture

Texaco and Energy Conversion Devices announced the formation of Texaco Ovonic Hydrogen Systems L.L.C., a 50-50 joint venture to further develop and advance the commercialization of ECD's technology to store hydrogen in metal hydrides. ... Continue reading

The Following is an Announcement by the Law Firm Wechsler Harwood Halebian & Feffer LLP

The NPD Group, Inc. and Information Resources, Inc. Plan Alliance to Enhance Retail Sales Tracking Service for the U.S. Automotive Aftermarket

Toyota Reports October Sales - Lexus Division Posts Best-Ever October

TRW Announces New Brake, Steering & Suspension Catalog Publications

TRW Announces New Brake, Steering & Suspension Catalog Publications

TRW Inc. has introduced its first Steering & Suspension catalog, a new Brake Products catalog, an updated Brake Technical and Illustrated Guide and the 2001 Brake Parts Buyer's Guide under its AUTOSPECIALTY brand. ... Continue reading

UAW Wins NLRB Decision Confirming Union Rights For Graduate Assistants at NYU

UnitedAuto Expands Operations in Connecticut; Adds Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Dealerships in Fairfield

U.S. EPA Awards Honda for Climate Protection

Verizon Wireless Commits To Driver Safety Through Headset Sales

The Carolinas Region of Verizon Wireless announced a nearly 900 percent increase in sales of headset units from January - August 2000 as compared to the same time period in 1999. ... Continue reading

WESTWAYS Features Automobile Club's Centennial

WESTWAYS magazine's November/December issue features the Automobile Club of Southern California's multi-faceted celebration of 100 years of service to Southern California motorists and discusses the state's transportation future. ... Continue reading

Who's the Greenest Presidential Candidate? And What Does it Mean for Car Buyers and Carmakers? A Special Report Today from The Carconnection.Com

Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems Receives Joint Venture Approval

The recently announced joint venture to create Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems has become official following expiration of the Federal Trade Commission review period. ... Continue reading

Woodward and Edward King AG Form Alliance to Supply Turnkey, Integrated Fuel Systems to OEMs Worldwide