AAA Launches New Company to Meet Growing Demand for In-Vehicle Services
AAA has formed Response Services Center, LLC, a new company designed to provide AAA with the ability to deliver leading- edge, wireless mobile emergency assistance and travel information. ... Continue reading
ABC-NACO Unit Awarded $51 Million Signal/Communications Contract
The Rail Systems Division, part of ABC-NACO Inc.'s Rail Services and Systems business group, was awarded a transit-line signal and communications contract valued at $51 million from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). ... Continue reading
Action Performance Signs Exclusive Agreement With John Force
Action Performance Companies Inc. demonstrated its ongoing strength and ability to develop strategic alliances with the most popular and prominent drivers in the motorsports industry. ... Continue reading
Acura Upgrades Pre-Owned Vehicle Program
Acura announced an improved pre-owned vehicle program available exclusively at Acura dealers throughout the United States. ... Continue reading
Affinity Announces Internet-based Multi-lender System for Automobile Dealers
Affinity Technology Group, Inc. announced plans to deliver to Auto Credit Acceptance, Inc., an Internet based system that will enable a nationwide network of automobile dealers to access fully automated, real-time multi-lender decisions. ... Continue reading
Alan C. Johnson Returns to Federal-Mogul as Executive Vice President
Dick Snell, chairman and chief executive officer, Federal-Mogul Corporation announces the return of Alan C. Johnson, 52, to the new position of executive vice president, Americas and Asia, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Female riders will be out in full force during Sonomafest 2000, a 10-day celebration for motorcycle enthusiasts at Sears Point Raceway, April 28-May 7. ... Continue reading
Autobytel.com Unveils Fully-Integrated, Interactive Ad Campaign
Autobytel.com has unveiled a new integrated, advertising campaign designed to promote AutobytelDirect, a car-buying process for consumers who wish to buy directly through the Internet. ... Continue reading
AutoInfo, Inc. Announces New Disclosure Statement Hearing Date
AutoInfo, Inc. announced that the hearing held on April 6, 2000 to consider compliance with the disclosure requirement was adjourned and rescheduled. ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 15 YEAR 2000
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 15 YEAR 2000 ... Continue reading
bbcn.com Expands Into Medium- and Heavy-Duty-Truck Dealer Market
bbcn.com, the only neutral digital marketplace for automotive dealerships and their suppliers, announced it will unveil its Internet-based system to truck dealers at the industry's annual American Truck Dealers Convention, April 8-11, in San Antonio. ... Continue reading
BTCC: Ford and Vauxhall take one win each at Brands Hatch
Brands Hatch BTCC race results ... Continue reading
Bullhide Corporation Resumes Trading On OTCBB as a Fully Reporting Company
Bullhide Corp. announced that effective immediately its common stock has resumed trading on the OTCBB. The ticker symbol for the company remains BULH. The Company's common stock had previously been traded on the pink sheets. ... Continue reading
Business Leaders Endorse Auto Choice Legislation
The Coalition for Auto-Insurance Reform praised the Committee for Economic Development's endorsement of Auto Choice insurance legislation as a win-win proposal for consumers and businesses. ... Continue reading
CarPrices.com Signs Agreement with CarMax
CarPrices.com, one of the top automotive research websites, announced today that it has signed an agreement with national auto dealer CarMax to participate in its New Car PriceWar(TM) service. ... Continue reading
CART: April Snow is Late Christmas Present for Arciero Project Racing Group
April Snow is Late Christmas Present for Arciero Project Racing Group ... Continue reading
Chrome Data Reports the Top 10 Most Desired Automobiles of Q1
Chrome Data Corporation announced the Chrome Top 10 list of cars and trucks researched by consumers using Chrome's pricing and configuration tool, Web Carbook(TM), via client's Web sites during the first quarter of 2000. ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Honored to Supply Convertible Roof System For Car of the Century
The 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was recently selected as the "Best Engineered Car of the 1990s" and "Best Engineered Car of the 20th Century" by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). ... Continue reading
Consolidated Freightways Selects SI Technologies Equipment
SI Technologies, Inc. announced that Consolidated Freightways Corporation has selected SI/Allegany Technology, a subsidiary of SI Technologies, Inc., as the supplier of Lift Truck Weighing Systems for its Weight Verification Programs. ... Continue reading
Consulier Engineering, Inc. Warns of Casualty Loss
Ralph Butler, Chief Financial Officer, expects Consulier to take a one time charge of $1,092,586. ... Continue reading
Delphi and Ericsson launch partnership
At Americas Telecom Delphi Automotive Systems and Ericsson announced a strategic partnership that will bring telematics products to the vehicles market. ... Continue reading
Dodge Intrepid ES Review ... Continue reading
Exide Introduces Global Business Units, and Senior Management Reorganization
Exide Corporation announced its customer-focused reorganization into Global Business Units and the resignation of Alan C. Johnson as President and Chief Operating officer. ... Continue reading
FleetConnect from ADP Helps Truck Dealers Deliver One-Stop Parts Shop to Fleets
ADP Dealer Services is showcasing the enhanced ADP FleetConnect -- the one-stop parts shopping system for heavy-duty truck dealers and their fleet customers. ... Continue reading
Ford and SynQuest Make Major Breakthrough in Inbound Logistics Planning
Ford Global Technologies, Inc. (FGTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, and SynQuest, Inc. announced they have signed an agreement to commercialize a new, jointly- developed inbound logistics planning application. ... Continue reading
Formula One: BMW misses checkered flag at Imola
BMW F1 Imola race ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell Council Appoints Deputy Director
The U.S. Fuel Cell Council has appointed Gregory Dolan as Deputy Executive Director. ... Continue reading
General Motors Corporation Signs with Blue292 Early-Adopter Program
Blue292 announced that it has signed General Motors Corporation to participate in its new Early-Adopter Pilot Program designed to help the corporation with its ongoing environmental business management. ... Continue reading
Global Technovations Signs Letter Of Intent To Acquire Auto Technology Company
Global Technovations, Inc. announced that it has executed a letter of intent to purchase an automotive technology-based manufacturing and distribution company. ... Continue reading
GMC Yukon XL 1/2 Ton 2-Wheel Drive SLT (2000)
GMC Yukon XL 1/2 Ton 2-Wheel Drive SL (2000) Review ... Continue reading
Goodyear Directors Re-elected, Dividend Declared
Shareholders of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company re-elected Thomas H. Cruikshank, Katherine G. Farley, Steven A. Minter and Agnar Pytte to terms on the company's board of directors. Their three-year terms expire at the 2003 annual meeting. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Focused on Growth and Profitability
Goodyear, the world's largest tiremaker, is focusing on an aggressive strategy for profitable growth and a turnaround in financial performance in 2000, the company's top executive told its shareholders. ... Continue reading
HCI Group Announces Bigger ASTEP International Internship Program
After success of the first ASTEP (Automotive Supplier Trainee Exchange Program), the HCI Group announced the launch of a bigger second program. ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Brian Yesowitch spoke with Ford's Jim Townsend, brand manager for Windstar about the new Windstar Solutions. This is the complete audio interview. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Seeks Long Term Relationship With Consumers
As retail sales continue to soar in the first quarter of 2000, Hyundai is emphasizing another commitment to elevate the customer experience to new levels. ... Continue reading
IMPCO Announces Follow-on Offering of Common Stock
IMPCO Technologies, Inc. announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to a follow-on offering of 2,500,000 shares of its common stock. ... Continue reading
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Jim Hutzler earns AMA Dud Perkins Award
James Hutzler of Suisan City, Calif., has earned the American Motorcyclist Association's (AMA) highest award for exemplary service to the Association. ... Continue reading
Kia Sportage 4DR 4X4 Review ... Continue reading
McClellan Motorsports Marketing Expands WorldBestBuy.com Super Team
WorldBestBuy.com announced it is assuming associate sponsorship, via McClellan Motorsports, of Herzog Motorsports' two cars that compete in the nationally televised American Speed Association (ASA) ACDelco Series. ... Continue reading
NADA Affiliate Selects Chrome Data to Provide New Vehicle Info to Web Site
Chrome Data Corp. announced that the vehicle value Web site nadaguides.com, formed by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has adopted Chrome's Web-based data standard and configuration tool, Web Carbook. ... Continue reading
NASCAR Slim Jim All Pro Series: Greenville-Pickens Fact Sheet
SJAPS, NASCAR Touring Greenville-Pickens Fact Sheet ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: NAPA 250 Race Results, Martinsville
NASCAR Trucks: NAPA 250 Race Results, Martinsville ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Benson Survives Martinsville War
Benson Survives Martinsville War ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Goody's Body Pain 500 Race Results, Martinsville
NASCAR WCUP: Goody's Body Pain 500 Race Results, Martinsville ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Martinsville lived up to its name for Chad Little
NASCAR WCUP: Martinsville lived up to its name for Chad Little ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Pontiac drivers comment on a day at Martinsville Speedway
NASCAR WCUP: Pontiac drivers comment on a day at Martinsville Speedway ... Continue reading
National Auto Finance and Nuvell Sign Agreement Extension
National Auto Finance Company, Inc., a non-prime auto finance company based in Jacksonville, Florida, announced that Nuvell Credit Corporation has agreed to extend the flow program it previously established with NAFI through December 31, 2000. ... Continue reading
New Champion PowerTeam Supports Success of Grass Roots Racers
The Champion PowerTeam, a broad new support program for racers who compete in the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series, NASCAR Weekly Racing Series and other regional series across the United States, was introduced recently by Federal-Mogul. ... Continue reading
Newgen Results Corporation Completes Transfer of All Computer Care Dealers
Newgen Results Corp. announced it has completed the transfer of all 2,100 Computer Care dealerships processing from the Amityville, N.Y. facility to Newgen's facility in San Diego. ... Continue reading
Nexus Receives Its Fourth Order From Venezuela for an AVL System
Nexus Telocation Systems Ltd. announced the receipt of an additional order for AVL infrastructure to be rolled out outside Caracas. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bernstein, Epler end victory droughts at NHRA Summitracing.com Nationals
NHRA: Bernstein, Epler end victory droughts at NHRA Summitracing.com Nationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Epler wins another for WWF and Camaro
Camaro and S-10 Win in Vegas ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jeg Coughlin Wins Third Of Season; Troy Gains More Important Points
Jeg Wins Third Of Season & Troy Gains More Important Points ... Continue reading
NHRA: John Coughlin Gains More Points in Trucks; Team Will Focus On The Next Race
John Gains More Points And The Team Will Focus On The Next Race ... Continue reading
NHRA: Race Results (1-16) from NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals
NHRA: Race Results (1-16) from NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Warren Johnson Runner-Up in Las Vegas
Warren Johnson Runner-Up in Las Vegas ... Continue reading
NorthernLight IRL: Byrd/McCormack Team changes chassis, Lands primary sponsorship
NorthernLight IRL: Byrd/McCormack Team changes chassis, Lands primary sponsorship ... Continue reading
NorthernLight IRL: Cheever is fastest veteran; Hornish passes rookie test at Indy
NorthernLight IRL: Cheever is fastest veteran; Hornish passes rookie test at Indy ... Continue reading
NorthernLight IRL: Fisher, Hornish make racing connection again at Indy
NorthernLight IRL: Fisher, Hornish make racing connection again at Indy ... Continue reading
NorthernLight IRL: Harrington back on track with Nienhouse at Las Vegas
NorthernLight IRL: Harrington back on track with Nienhouse at Las Vegas ... Continue reading
NorthernLight IRL/Indy 500: Team Pelfrey files entry for Indy 500, Boat to drive
NorthernLight IRL/Indy 500: Team Pelfrey files entry for Indy 500, Boat to drive ... Continue reading
Patrick J. Dennis Named CTS Senior Vice President Finance and CFO
CTS Corporation has named Patrick J. Dennis, Senior Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, according to an announcement by Joseph P. Walker, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of CTS. ... Continue reading
Pontiac Bonneville SSEi (2000)
Pontiac Bonneville SSEi (2000) Review ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds to Sell or Spin Off Its Document Services Business
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced that it has engaged the services of Credit Suisse First Boston to sell or spin off its Information Solutions Group (ISG), the company's document services business. ... Continue reading
Russel Metals Confirms Final Details of Its Substantial Issuer Bid
Russel Metals Inc. confirmed the final details of its offer to purchase, through a substantial issuer bid of up to Cdn. $30 million of its common shares. The offer expired at midnight, Toronto time, on March 27, 2000. ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Named to FORTUNE 500 List
Sonic Automotive announced that it has been added to the prestigious FORTUNE 500 list which highlights the largest companies in America. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Signs Letter of Intent with AutoTradeCenter.com Inc.
AutoTradeCenter.com Inc. announced that the Company has signed a Letter of Intent with American Suzuki Motor Corporation to provide an online remarketing program for the disposition of its rental car returns. ... Continue reading
Terion Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer
Terion, Inc. announces the appointment of Jeffrey C. Locke, 51, as its President and Chief Executive Officer. ... Continue reading
Textron Names Douglas Wilburne Vice President Investor Relations and Communications
Textron Inc. announced that Douglas R. Wilburne has been named vice president, investor relations and communications, effective April 17. He has also been appointed an officer of the corporation. ... Continue reading
Textron Promotes Arditte to Vice President of E-Procurement
Textron Inc. announced the promotion of Edward C. Arditte to the newly-created position of vice president e-procurement, effective immediately. Arditte will report to Textron President and Chief Operating Officer John A. Janitz. ... Continue reading
Textron Promotes Arditte to Vice President of E-Procurement
Underscoring its emphasis on core e-business initiatives, Textron Inc. announced the promotion of Edward C. Arditte to the newly-created position of vice president e-procurement, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Textron Promotes Bohlen to Executive VP and Chief Innovation Officer
Textron Inc. announced that Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Kenneth Bohlen has been promoted to executive vice president and chief innovation officer,reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lewis B. Campbell. ... Continue reading
Textron Promotes Mary Lovejoy to Vice President and Treasurer
Textron Inc. announced the promotion of Mary F. Lovejoy to vice president and treasurer, reporting to Chief Financial Officer Stephen L. Key. Lovejoy succeeds Edward C. Arditte, who has been named vice president of e-procurement. ... Continue reading
The BMW Group Moves Into Pole Position With Ariba B2B Commerce Platform
Ariba, Inc. announced that the BMW Group, one of the world's leading automotive manufacturers, has selected the Ariba(R) B2B Commerce Platform as part of its global "eCommerce System" project. ... Continue reading
Three Delphi Teams Make it to Championship Round At FIRST Robotics Competition 2000
Three teams from Delphi Automotive Systems made it to the final championship round Saturday, April 8, at the national FIRST robotics competition held at Disney World's EPCOT Center. They competed in a field of 270 teams. ... Continue reading
Titan's Phoenix(TM) Line Surpasses $10 Million Mark
Titan Motorcycle Co. of America announced that total dealer shipments for the company's new Phoenix(TM) line of motorcycles have passed the $10 million mark. ... Continue reading
Top 10 Ways Motorists Can Save On Fuel Costs
Edmunds.com, the Web's leading consumer resource for unbiased automotive information is offering their top ten tips to help motorists save both fuel and money as the peak driving season -- from Memorial Day through Labor Day -- approaches. ... Continue reading
Top Local Towing Contractors Honored by Auto Club for Excellent Performance
Forty-four Southern California towing contractors have received the Automobile Club of Southern California's second annual Service Pro Awards for outstanding performance. ... Continue reading
USAC: MCI WorldCom TQ Midget Car Series Race Results, Bakersfield
USAC: MCI WorldCom TQ Midget Car Series Race Results, Bakersfield ... Continue reading
USAC: MCI WorldCom Western Midget Car Series Race Results, Bakersfield
USAC: MCI WorldCom Western Midget Car Series Race Results, Bakersfield ... Continue reading
USWA Announces Further Talks Scheduled In Kaiser Aluminum Lockout
The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) announced that negotiations with Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation have once again adjourned without reaching agreement. ... Continue reading
USWA Names Bridgestone-Firestone as Negotiating Target
The Rubber and Plastic Industry Conference (RPIC) of the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) announced today that Bridgestone- Firestone was selected as the target company in the year 2000 round of negotiations with the tire industry. ... Continue reading
Win the Car of Your Choice From STONEAGE.COM
Hmmm ... Do I want a HOT New PT Cruiser, a stylish BMW 3- series, a rugged Chevy S-10 Pickup, a roomy Ford Windstar Minivan or a sporty convertible Corvette? ... Continue reading
Wireless Internet TV? Backseat Video On Demand for Your Next SUV?
Advantech Technologies, Inc. announced the immediate availability of the first small form factor, low power, single board computer with high resolution TV output suitable for in- dash and other mobile applications. ... Continue reading
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