100,000th Mercedes-Benz M-Class Rolls Off Production Line
The 100,000th Mercedes-Benz M-Class rolled off the production line here this week, marking another milestone for Mercedes- Benz U.S. International (MBUSI). ... Continue reading
1999 Audi A4 Wagon - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Audi A4 Wagon ... Continue reading
1999 Buick Park Ave Ultra - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Buick Park Ave Ultra ... Continue reading
1999 Buick Regal - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Buick Regal ... Continue reading
1999 Cadillac Escalade - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Cadillac Escalade ... Continue reading
1999 Chevrolet Lumina - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Chevrolet Lumina ... Continue reading
1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 ... Continue reading
1999 Chevrolet Tracker - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Chevrolet Tracker ... Continue reading
1999 Editor's Test Drives by Mark Fulmer
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1999 Ford Expedition - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Ford Expedition ... Continue reading
1999 Ford Lariat - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Ford Lariat ... Continue reading
1999 Ford Mustang - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Ford Mustang ... Continue reading
1999 GMC Sierra 1500 - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
GMC Sierra 1500 ... Continue reading
1999 GMC Suburban - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
GMC Suburban ... Continue reading
1999 Honda CRV - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Honda CRV ... Continue reading
1999 Honda Odyssey - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Honda Odyssey ... Continue reading
1999 Hyundai Elantra - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Hyundai Elantra ... Continue reading
1999 Hyundai Sontata GLS V6 - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Hyundai Sontata GLS V6 ... Continue reading
1999 Hyundai Tiburon - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Hyundai Tiburon ... Continue reading
1999 Infiniti Q45 - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Infiniti Q45 ... Continue reading
1999 Infiniti QX4 - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
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1999 Mazda B3000 - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Mazda B3000 ... Continue reading
1999 Mercedes E320 - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Mercedes E320 ... Continue reading
1999 Mercedes ML430 - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Mercedes ML430 ... Continue reading
1999 Mercedes SLK - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Mercedes SLK ... Continue reading
1999 Mercury Villager - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
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1999 Mitsubishi Diamante - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Mitsubishi Diamante ... Continue reading
1999 Nissan Frontier - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Nissan Frontier ... Continue reading
1999 Nissan Maxima - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Nissan Maxima ... Continue reading
1999 Oldsmobile Alero - Test Drive by Mark and Dave Fulmer
Oldsmobile Alero ... Continue reading
1999 Subaru Legacy - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Subaru Legacy ... Continue reading
1999 Subaru Outback - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Subaru Outback ... Continue reading
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
Suzuki Grand Vitara ... Continue reading
1999 VW Passat - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
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ANFIA Component Industries at SAE '99
SAE '99 -- one of the world's most prestigious conference and exhibition events devoted to technological innovation in motor vehicles -- opened in Detroit today. ... Continue reading
ASC to Open Kitchener Plant for Toyota Solara Production
ASC Incorporated has leased a 54,700 sq. ft. facility in Kitchener, Ontario's Huron Industrial Park to produce, in partnership with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. (TMMC), the new Solara convertible. ... Continue reading
BancBoston Robertson Stephens Upgrades Dollar Thrifty Automotive
BancBoston Robertson Stephens senior automobile services/financial services analyst Jordan Hymowitz upgraded Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to a Long-Term Attractive rating from Market Performer. ... Continue reading
Big 3 Bonuses to Boost Michigan Economy by $2 Billion - Comerica Study
Profit-sharing payouts this year from the Big Three automakers will represent a combined $1.94 billion spending boost for Michigan's economy through 1999, according to an analysis by economists at Detroit-based Comerica Bank. ... Continue reading
Borg-Warner Automotive Acquires Kuhlman Corporation
Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kuhlman Corporation, a leading supplier of turbochargers and other highly engineered components for commercial vehicles, for approximately $680 million. ... Continue reading
Brand Marketing is Key to Success in Intensely Competitive Aftermarket
According to new strategic research conducted by Frost & Sullivan, U.S. Belts, Hoses, Gaskets and Seals Aftermarket, total revenues reached almost $1.1 billion in 1998. ... Continue reading
Buick Park Avenue Ultra (1999)
Buick Park Avenue Ultra ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop (1999)
Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop (1999) ... Continue reading
Corvette Hardtop New Car Review: Corvette Hardtop (1999) New Car Prices for Corvette Hardtop
Corvette Hardtop (1999) ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Statement in Response to Two Resignations
DaimlerChrysler Corporation confirmed the resignations of Shamel T. Rushwin, Senior Vice President - International Manufacturing and Minivan Assembly Operations, and Chris P. Theodore, Senior Vice President - Platform Engineering. ... Continue reading
Dana Reinforces Commitment to Customer Value at SAE
Dana Corporation unveiled its list of key customer "wants," or value drivers, that will help the company maintain its position as a global leader of innovative, fast-to- market systems and technologies. ... Continue reading
DCR Rates Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 1999-1
Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) has assigned the following preliminary ratings to the asset-backed notes issued by Capital Auto Receivable Asset Trust 1999-1: ... Continue reading
Delphi Enters 1999 SAE on Track With Plans for Independence
Delphi Automotive Systems continues to build its strengths as a supplier in the automotive components industry of high-quality, innovative components, systems, and modules, said Delphi's chairman, chief executive officer, and president. ... Continue reading
Delphi Introduces Three New Technologies at SAE 1999
Mobile multimedia technologies, an advanced thermal management system, and "smart" sensors and actuators highlight Delphi Automotive Systems' product introductions at the 1999 Society of Automotive Engineers International Congress & Exposition. ... Continue reading
Delphi Positioned to be Single-Point Contact for Modular Solutions
Flexibility, simplicity and has positioned itself to be the automotive industry's best single-point contact for modular solutions. ... Continue reading
Drag Racing Tonight ... Continue reading
DuPont Forms World's Largest Automotive Coatings Company
DuPont announced the completion of its acquisition of Herberts, the coatings subsidiary of Hoechst AG, with management ceremonies in Wuppertal, Germany. ... Continue reading
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc., Announces Dividend
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. announced that a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share will be paid on the 7 1/2 percent convertible trust preferred securities issued by the Dura Automotive Capital Trust. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Develops New Front-End Lighting Technology
Federal-Mogul Corporation's, new Lighting Products group announced it will design and manufacture several innovative lighting technologies for the front-end of future-model U.S. cars and trucks. ... Continue reading
Ford Maintains Sales Leadership in Ohio
According to R.L. Polk's 1998 vehicle registrations, Ford had five of the top 10 best-selling vehicles in the state. The Ford F-Series was number one with approximately 33,000 vehicle registrations. ... Continue reading
Ford Names Two New Vice Presidents
Ford Motor Company announced the appointment of two new vice presidents. ... Continue reading
Ford Vice President Kohrs to Retire
Ford announced that Kenneth K. Kohrs has elected to retire, effective June 1, 1999, after serving the company for 37 years, most recently as its vice president - Large and Luxury Car Vehicle Center. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Sweetens Its Run-Flat Tire Offer
The world's largest run-flat tire producer has an offer you can't refuse. Purchase a set of Eagle Aquasteel run-flat tires from a participating outlet and Goodyear will throw in a required low-pressure warning system -- for free. ... Continue reading
Honda Odyssey LX Minivan (1999)
Honda Odyssey LX Minivan ... Continue reading
Hyundai Presents Tech Papers at International SAE Congress
Hyundai Motor Company engineers will offer technical papers on subjects ranging from pitch adjustable speech synthesis to supercarburizing at this year's Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International Congress and Exposition. ... Continue reading
Indian Motorcycle Company Officially Launches an American Icon
Following this month's $18 million purchase of the Indian Motorcycle trademarks, an American icon -- the 1999 Limited Edition Indian Motorcycle "Chief" -- is ready to hit the road after a 46-year absence. ... Continue reading
Integrated Systems Releases Significant New Upgrade to MATRIXx
Integrated Systems, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of embedded systems software for a broad range of industries, released the newest version of its MATRIXx product family, version 6.1. ... Continue reading
Intermet Leads Joint Development of Enhanced Compacted Graphite Iron
Intermet Corporation and DaimlerChrysler presented findings on the development of a new compacted graphite iron which combines much of the strength, ductility and toughness of ductile iron with the better damping and machinability of gray iron. ... Continue reading
Investors Buy $1 Billion of Dana Notes
Dana Corporation announced that it has sold $1 billion of new senior unsecured notes, consisting of $250M of 6.25% notes due March 1, 2004; $350 million of 6.50 percent notes due March 1, 2009; and $400 million of 7.00 percent notes due March 1, 2029. ... Continue reading
IRL: Driver Standings Through March 1st, 1999
IRL: Driver Standings Through March 1st, 1999 ... Continue reading
Lear Innovations Abound on TransG(TM) Consoles, Instrument Panel Pod
Lear Corporation designers and engineers didn't shy away from the challenges of accessibility in developing creative console systems and a unique instrument panel (IP) pod for its TransG (TM) interiors concept. ... Continue reading
Lear's TransG(TM) Headliner System Combines Safety, Sound and Innovations
Lear Corporation focused on ergonomics, safety and premium sound in designing the TransG(TM) headliner system to meet the needs of baby boomers entering their senior years. ... Continue reading
Lincoln LS Makes a Splash at SAE March Dinner Meeting
The 2000 Lincoln LS is an advanced-design luxury sport sedan and one of the most sophisticated production automobiles ever developed by the Ford Motor Company. ... Continue reading
Mazda Protege ES Sedan ... Continue reading
Mazda Protegé LX New Car Review: Mazda Protegé LX (1999) New Car Prices for Mazda Protegé LX
Mazda Protegé LX (1999) ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz ML430 Sport-Utility Vehicle (1999)
Mercedes-Benz ML430 Sport-Utility Vehicle ... Continue reading
Motorola Drives Pager Use With Sweepstakes
Motorola announced a nationwide consumer promotion designed to generate brand awareness for the company's paging products and drive pager sales at retail. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings Through March 1st, 1999
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings Through March 1st, 1999 ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through March 1st, 1999
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through March 1st, 1999 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through March 1st, 1999
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through March 1st, 1999 ... Continue reading
NASCAR-WCUP: Race Fans Offered Cardinal Club Hospitality For Goodys Body Pain 500
NASCAR-WCUP: Race Fans Offered Cardinal Club Hospitality For Goodys Body Pain 500 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Chevrolet Notes and Quotes
NHRA: Chevrolet Notes and Quotes ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jeg's Mail Order Sunday Pit Notes
NHRA: Jeg's Mail Order Sunday Pit Notes ... Continue reading
NHRA: Outlaw's Title Hopes Slip Away in Quarterfinals
NHRA: Outlaw's Title Hopes Slip Away in Quarterfinals ... Continue reading
Nissan Consolidates Production Purchasing Operations
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), announced that as part of Nissan's global reform program announced last May, it will consolidate its vehicle parts purchasing operations for assembly plants in North America. ... Continue reading
Nissan Maxima SE (1999) ... Continue reading
NLMS: Pannell Produces Perfect Pavement Performance
NLMS: Pannell Produces Perfect Pavement Performance ... Continue reading
Orosi High Adrenaline Shades Introduces Sun Goggs at Bike Week
Orosi, an international manufacturing leader of high adrenaline sports sunglasses and helmets, introduced its new "Sun Goggs." The new sunglasses resemble a cross between goggles and cool sunglasses. ... Continue reading
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (1999) ... Continue reading
Porsche to Open Southern California Styling Studio
Porsche announced it will open a styling studio in Southern California on Monday, March 1, to compliment Porsche Engineering Services, Inc., capabilities. ... Continue reading
Prestone Products Introduces New Tire Jack Inflator and Sealer
Prestone Products Corporation recently introduced new Prestone (R) Tire Jack(TM) tire inflator and sealer. ... Continue reading
Price Competition and Consolidation Challenge Chemicals Aftermarket
According to new strategic research conducted by Frost & Sullivan, U.S. Automotive Appearance Chemicals Aftermarket, growth in most segments remains modest, with revenues reaching $518 million in 1998. ... Continue reading
Rankin Automotive Group Triples Revenues
Rankin Automotive Group, Inc. announced the signing of three definitive Asset Purchase Agreements with U.S. Parts Corporation Allied Distributing Company, and Automotive and Industrial Supply, Inc. ... Continue reading
Relaxor Perfects the Fine Art of 'Driving by the Seat of Your Pants'
At this year's SAE International Congress and Expo, Relaxor/JB Research introduces an entirely new dimension in vehicle-driver communication and operational safety: the ComfortAlert TACT in-seat Tactile-Alert Communication Technology. ... Continue reading
Ryninger Promoted to Corporate Controller at Intermet
Intermet Corporation announced that Ronald C. Ryninger Jr. has been promoted to corporate controller effective March 11. He succeeds Walt Knollenberg. ... Continue reading
Sheldahl Completes $7.2 Million Private Placement
Sheldahl, Inc. announced that it had completed a private placement of $7.2 million in preferred stock. ... Continue reading
Simpson Industries Names Thomas President, Chief Operating Officer
George Thomas has been named president and chief operating officer for Simpson Industries, Inc. ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces February Sales Figures
Subaru of America, Inc. announced its February sales figures. Subaru recorded a sales total of 11,095 units for the month, up 12% over the same period last year. Year-to-date totals of 20,926 units are up 11% over 1998 year-to-date totals. ... Continue reading
Subaru Mid-America Region Reports February Sales
The Subaru Mid-America Region announced its February sales figures. The Mid-America Region posted a sales total of 1,378 units for the month, up almost 38 percent over the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Subaru Southeast Region Reports February Sales
Subaru Southeast Region announced its February sales figures. The Southeast Region posted a sales total of 1,330 units for the month, up 19 percent over the same period last year. Year- to- date totals are up over 14% versus 1998 year-to-date totals. ... Continue reading
Subaru Western Region Reports February Sales; Best February in 10 Years
Subaru Western Region announced its February sales figures. The Western Region posted a sales total of 2,558 units for the month, up 27 percent over the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive, Inc., Announces Dividend
Tower Automotive, Inc. announced that a dividend of $0.84 per share will be paid on the 6 3/4 percent trust convertible preferred securities issued by the Tower Automotive Capital Trust. ... Continue reading
Universal Child Safety Seat Attachment Requirement
President Clinton's announcement requiting a universal system for attaching child safety seats will make restraining children easier, and ensure a safer ride for our most precious resource. ... Continue reading
Visteon Achieves World First With New Jaguar S-Type
Visteon Automotive Systems has achieved an automotive industry first by providing the new Jaguar S-Type with voice activation technology -- a major breakthrough in motoring convenience and safety. ... Continue reading
Visteon-De Tomaso Partnership Results In Sophisticated Interior
Visteon Automotive Systems and De Tomaso Automobiles, Ltd. took the wraps off the Mangusta technology show vehicle -- and their highly successful alliance -- at the 1999 Society of Automotive Engineers International Congress and Exposition. ... Continue reading
Visteon Multimedia Products Engineered With Today's Convenience
The latest multimedia products from Visteon Automotive Systems will please the ears, entertain the eyes, and engage the mind -- all in the name of safer, more convenient travel. ... Continue reading
Visteon Puts Consumer Safety First With New Side Air Bag Sensors
Visteon Automotive Systems emphasizes consumer safety with the introduction of side air bag and vehicle restraint electronics that will assess the severity of an accident and occupant information before deploying front air bags. ... Continue reading
Visteon Voice Technology Reaches International Markets
Visteon Automotive Systems has scored another technology first with consumers -- a Japanese-language version of its world- class Voice Activated Control System. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's New Beetle Comes With Child Restraint Anchorage System
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that its 1999 New Beetle currently comes equipped with the new universal child-restraint anchoring system now being required by the U.S. government. ... Continue reading
Winners Announced in Borg-Warner Automotive/SAE Poster Contest
Ten talented high school students from the Detroit metropolitan area have been selected as the top winners in the twenty-second annual High School Poster Contest sponsored by Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. ... Continue reading
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