Alternative Fuel Systems Inc. Receives Commercial Order From Australian Isuzu Distributor
Alternative Fuel Systems Inc. (AFS) announced receipt of an initial commercial order from North East ISUZU of Southern Australia for the supply of eight AFS Eagle Diesel Dual Fuel (DDF) systems. ... Continue reading
AMA: Hollingsworth hired as CEO of AMA Pro Racing
HOLLINGSWORTH HIRED AS CEO OF AMA PRO RACING ... Continue reading
Avis Completes Purchase of Fleet Management and Fuel Card Businesses
Avis Rent A Car, Inc., announced it has completed its previously announced purchase of the vehicle management and fuel card business of PHH and Wright Express from Cendant Corporation. ... Continue reading
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. Completes Purchase of Nashville's Motorent, Inc.
Avis Rent A Car, Inc., announced it has completed its previously disclosed purchase of Motorent, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee, the largest remaining independent domestic franchisee. ... Continue reading
Bullhide's Dealer Completes Applications Contracts for Synthetic Industries
The Bullhide Liner Corporation announced that its licensed dealer, Bullhide Liner Systems, Inc., located in Dalton, Georgia, completed three contracts for Synthetic Industries, the second largest carpet backing manufacturer in the US. ... Continue reading
CART: Driver Standings, July 1
CART: Driver Standings, July 1 ... Continue reading
Clarion Technologies Announces Agreement to Acquire Wamar
Clarion Technologies Inc. announced that it reached agreement to acquire the outstanding stock of Wamar Products Inc. and Wamar Tool & Machine Inc. in exchange for shares of Clarion Common Stock and cash. ... Continue reading
CompUSA and Warrantech Terminate Relationship
Warrantech Corporation announced that CompUSA Inc. gave Warrantech Help Desk, Inc. formal written notice that the Administration Agreement, dated Aug 18, 1995, between CompUSA and Warrantech has been terminated effective July 28, 1999. ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Completes Acquisition of Big Wheel/Rossi Auto Parts Stores
CSK Auto Corporation announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CSK Auto Inc., completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of APSCO Products Company dba Big Wheel/Rossi. ... Continue reading
Dana Enhances Customer Speed to Market With System-Focused Advanced Engineering
Dana Corporation announced it has enhanced its ability to develop new integrated vehicle systems by combining the advanced engineering efforts of its product areas to form a single, advanced engineering function dedicated to integrated systems. ... Continue reading
Dana Trademarks Rolling Chassis(TM), Looks Toward Next Generation of Modules
Dana Corporation announced it has trademarked the name Rolling Chassis(TM) for its industry leading under-the-vehicle module, and already is looking forward to the "next generation" module. ... Continue reading
DBRS Raises Ford Credit Canada's Ratings
Dominion Bond Rating Service Limited announced that it has upgraded the commercial paper and senior debt ratings for Ford Credit Canada Limited, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Credit Company. ... Continue reading
Eaton Agrees to Sell 1.625 Million Common Shares
Eaton Corporation said that it had entered into an underwriting agreement to sell to J.P. Morgan & Co. 1.625 million common shares at a price of $92.00 per share. Net proceeds to the company were $147 million. ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corp. to Develop High-Performance Shock Absorber
Edelbrock Corp. announced that it is working on a joint development program with Sears Manufacturing Co., a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of seats for agricultural, construction and industrial equipment vehicles. ... Continue reading
Electrobike Obtains Financing & Consignment Of Bikes from Chinese Partner
BAT International's subsidiary, Electrobike, has reached an agreement with its joint venture partner, Suzhou Machinery Holding in Suzhou China, to produce 2000 electric bikes using approprietary design developed by Electrobike. ... Continue reading
Employee Stock Ownership Plan Becomes Reality for Honda Dealer
Employees at one of the country's largest Honda automobile dealerships are about to become company owners. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Announces the Organizational Structure for the Visibility Group
Frank Tomes, executive vice president, General Products, Federal-Mogul Corporation, announces the organizational structure for the Visibility Group, effective immediately: ... Continue reading
Hill Climb competitors say 'records will fall' in 1999
Hill Climb competitors say "records will fall" in 1999 ... Continue reading
Holiday RV Superstores Founders Sell Controlling Equity Stake
Holiday RV Superstores, Inc. announced that founders Newton C. and Joanne M. Kindlund have sold a controlling interest in the Company to Atlas Recreationa Holdings, Inc., a Florida-based investment group. ... Continue reading
IMPCO Technologies, Inc. Adopts Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement
IMPCO Technologies, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors adopted a Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement and declared a dividend of one Right on each outstanding share of IMPCO Common Stock. ... Continue reading
Intermet Second Quarter Results Above Expectations
Intermet Corporation announced that its second quarter results would exceed analysts' earnings estimates despite difficulties in production operations. ... Continue reading
IRL: Driver Standings, July 1 ... Continue reading
Kawasaki ATV Division Reaffirms Commitment to 'Grass Roots'
Historic Wallace, Idaho, which sits in the middle of what was once the heart of this area's silver production, calls itself the ATV Capital of the World. ... Continue reading
Magna, TRW Open ACTS For Modular, Functional and Safety Systems
Magna International Inc. and TRW Inc. officially opened the most advanced independent automotive development and testing center in the world for modular, functional and safety systems. ... Continue reading
Mercury Grand Marquis LS (1999)
Mercury Grand Marquis LS (1999) ... Continue reading
NAPA Recommends Air Conditioning Retrofitting This Summer
Beaches, baseball games and barbecues mean summer is heating up and so is your car. If you want to keep cool and your car air conditioning (A/C) system is failing, then retrofitting may be the answer. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings, July 1
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings, July 1 ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: IWX, Tony Roper Milwaukee Preview
NASCAR BGN: IWX, Tony Roper Milwaukee Preview ... Continue reading
NASCAR-BGN: Parker Jr. Heats Up Rookie Points Battle
NASCAR-BGN: Parker Jr. Heats Up Rookie Points Battle ... Continue reading
NASCAR-CTS: Milwaukee is Home Sweet Home for Jay Sauter - Diehard 200
NASCAR-CTS: Milwaukee is Home Sweet Home for Jay Sauter - Diehard 200 ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings, July 1
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings, July 1 ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Joe Ruttman, Dana Racing Milwaukee Preview
NASCAR Trucks: Joe Ruttman, Dana Racing Milwaukee Preview ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings, July 1
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings, July 1 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Numbers add up to rookie stardom for Stewart
NASCAR WCUP: Numbers add up to rookie stardom for Stewart ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Schrader Excited about Daytona
NASCAR WCUP: Schrader Excited about Daytona ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart, Sadler Ready to Join Brickyard Brigade
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart, Sadler Ready to Join Brickyard Brigade ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: U.S Tobacco to leave Schrader, Petree
NASCAR WCUP: U.S Tobacco to leave Schrader, Petree ... Continue reading
NASCAR-WCUP: Victory Motorcycles to be Primary Sponsor of No. 75 Car for Pepsi 400 in Daytona
NASCAR-WCUP,BUSINESS: Victory Motorcycles to be Primary Sponsor of No. 75 Car for Pepsi 400 in Daytona ... Continue reading
National R.V. Allowed Patent on 'Duraframe'
National R. V., Inc. announces that the Company has been allowed a patent on its Duraframe(R) subfloor construction system. ... Continue reading
NHRA: 'Kid' Returns to Bristol Birthplace
NHRA: 'Kid' Returns to Bristol Birthplace ... Continue reading
Nissan R&D Names New Vice President
Shigeo Ishida, president of Nissan Research and Development, Inc., announced that Ron D'Amico has been promoted to vice president for vehicle engineering. ... Continue reading
Noble International, Ltd. Announces Move to Nasdaq National Market System
Noble International, Ltd. announced that its common stock has been approved for listing on the Nasdaq National Market System. ... Continue reading
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Orbital Engine Corporation's Quarterly Newsletter to Shareholders
We are pleased to provide you with an update on the commercial progress of Orbital Engine Corporation Ltd. since the announcement of our half year result on February 25, 1999. ... Continue reading
Parker Hannifin to Acquire Dutch Hose and Tubing Maker
Parker Hannifin announced that it is acquiring for an undisclosed amount of cash the European operations of Nylaflow Division of DSM Engineering Plastics Products. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Offers Tips for the Summer Driving Season
As Americans get ready to celebrate Independence Day, backyard barbecues, traveling and fireworks should mark the nation's birthday - not overstuffed trunks or car trouble. ... Continue reading
Rearview Mirrors Enter The Information Age
Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming mirrors and fire protection products, has begun shipping interior automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for the 2000 Plymouth Prowler. ... Continue reading
Samsung Motors Files for Court Receivership, Unveils Plan to Retire Debt
Samsung announced that the company has filed for court receivership of Samsung Motors to expedite disposal of the automobile unit. ... Continue reading
Simula Inc. Announces Agreement for Sale of Coach & Car Subsidiary
Simula Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement, backed by a nonrefundable earnest-money deposit, for the sale of Coach & Car Equipment Corp. ... Continue reading
Small Business Administration Presents TRW with First Perkins Award
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) presented TRW with one of the first Frances Perkins Vanguard Awards for its outstanding record in providing contracts to women-owned small businesses. ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Announces Real Estate Financing
Capital Automotive REIT and Sonic Automotive, Inc. have entered into a firm commitment to provide Sonic Automotive with up to $75,000,000 in real estate financing through December 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
Spatial Inc. Completes Acquisition of Sven Technologies, Inc.
Spatial Inc. announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Sven Technologies, Inc., Palo Alto, California. ... Continue reading
Stevenson Motorsports Debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Stevenson Motorsports Debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing on All-New 2000 Legacy & Outback Models
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) announced the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on the completely redesigned and re-engineered 2000 model year Legacy and Outback models. ... Continue reading
Supply Chain Leaders to Sponsor Seminar at Auto-Tech '99
EXE Technologies, Inc. announced it will team with two other industry leaders -- Tompkins Associates and Intermec Technologies Corporation -- to sponsor an automotive supply chain seminar at AUTO-TECH '99, Cobo Conference Center, Detroit. ... Continue reading
Teen Driver Safety Law Marks First Anniversary
California's Graduated Driver License (GDL) system marks its first anniversary. It has dramatically changed the way teenagers begin to drive, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California, which co-sponsored the law. ... Continue reading
The Eastern Company Continues to See Strong Sales and Earnings Growth
The Eastern Company stated that its business remains strong and that it is on target for another year of solid growth in both sales and earnings. ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Secures Grant from The U.S. Department of Energy
The US Department of Energy recently awarded a grant of $1.4m to Timken for the development of a new steel gauging system that will utilize laser technology to make the manufacturing process for mechanical steel tubing more efficient. ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry XLE (1999) ... Continue reading
USAC: MCI WorldCom Midget Car Series Race Results, Anderson
USAC: MCI WorldCom Midget Car Series Race Results, Anderson ... Continue reading
Visteon Finalizes Acquisition to Become Leader In Production of Auto Cockpits
With the acquisition of Plastic Omnium's Interiors division now complete, Visteon Automotive Systems has moved firmly into the lead in supplying complete cockpits to vehicle manufacturers around the world. ... Continue reading
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