20th Century Industries Reports Expanded Operations in 1998 Results
The company reported a net loss of $5.2 million, or $ 0.06 diluted loss per share, on revenues of $ 218.1 million. ... Continue reading
4th Annual International Motorcycle Show Roars Into Minneapolis
The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show(R), presented by Toyota Trucks, roars into Minneapolis for the 4th year, at The Minneapolis Convention Center, Feb. 12-14, 1999. ... Continue reading
9 Months and Q3 Results Announced by Rent-A-Wreck of America Inc.
For the nine months ended Dec. 31, 1998, net revenues were $4,296,303, an increase of 21% over revenues of $3,542,012 in the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Action Performance Announces Extension of Licensing Agreement
Action Performance Companies Inc., announced that the company's subsidiary Chase Racewear LLC has signed a ten-year renewable extension of its exclusive licensing agreement with VF Knitwear Inc. ... Continue reading
Al Unser Jr.'s Daughter Hospitalized; Unser to Miss IROC Race
NASCAR Winston Cup Driver Bobby Labonte will drive in Friday's IROC Race at Daytona, taking the place of Al Unser, Jr. The substitution was made because Unser's daughter has become ill. The following press release explains the situation. ... Continue reading
The Board of Directors of Arvin Industries, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of 21 cents per Common Share, payable March 31, 1999, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 5, 1999. ... Continue reading
BMW M Coupe (1999) ... Continue reading
Brack, Cheever Ready for Draft Day in Daytona IROC Race
Indy Racing League Drivers Brack, Cheever Ready for Draft Day in Daytona IROC Race ... Continue reading
Brake Headquarters USA, Inc. to Develop Software for Its Customers
Brake Headquarters USA, Inc. announced that it will develop software to help customers of Brake Headquarters and its subsidiary WAWD sell its over 30,000 sku's of products. ... Continue reading
Budget Rent a Car Wins Customer Loyalty Award
Budget Rent a Car Corporation was named as the top car rental brand in the first annual Brand Keys(R) Customer Loyalty Awards for 1998. ... Continue reading
Consumers Respond to Taurus Safety and Value
Ford Taurus is racking up double-digit gains in retail sales as customers respond to the news that Taurus is the only midsize sedan and wagon starting under $20,000 to earn the government's top safety rating. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's Jeep Division Introduces Experimental Jeep Journey
Journey is based on the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee -- 1999 North American Truck of the Year -- combining "The Most Capable Sport-Utility Ever" with cutting-edge Magellan(R) communication and navigation equipment. ... Continue reading
1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Daytona 500 Starting Lineup ... Continue reading
DCR Provides Credit Outlook for the Big Three Automakers
The positive and negative factors that are shaping the credit quality outlook for the U.S. Big Three automakers are outlined in a newly published Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) report. ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces Major Investment in Kokomo
Delphi Automotive Systems plans to invest approximately $63 million in its Kokomo operations to introduce the latest technology in custom automotive integrated circuits for use in the company's products. ... Continue reading
EDS Automotive Retail Group Completes New Dealer System
EDS' Automotive Retail Group announced the general availability of Advanta, a fully graphical, browser-based dealer management system designed to support the in-house computing needs of automotive retailers. ... Continue reading
EMAP Petersen, Inc. Acquires Automotive Magazine Group
EMAP Petersen, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire General Media's Automotive Group, which includes four monthly magazines and the rights to "FOUR WHEELER TV." ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Withdraws Interest in LucasVarity
Federal-Mogul Corporation announced it has withdrawn its interest in acquiring LucasVarity, plc. After completing extensive due diligence, the company believes an acquisition of LucasVarity would not clear its financial hurdles. ... Continue reading
Ford to Provide Enhanced Child Seat System Across All Vehicle Lines
Ford will install a new child safety seat anchorage system starting this year that will provide for a more secure attachment of the seat to the vehicle, reducing the likelihood of improper installation and increasing protection. ... Continue reading
Ford Windstar Sets Unprecedented Safety Mark
The 1999 Ford Windstar has been awarded unprecedented top safety scores in all categories of crash protection in the government's New Car Assessment Program. ... Continue reading
GenRad Instrumental in Development of WDS For Ford
GenRad, Inc. announced that Ford Motor Company unveiled the Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) to Ford dealers on Saturday, February 6, 1999 during the National Automobile Dealer Association convention in San Francisco. ... Continue reading
Georgia Leads the Pack for Sales of Ford Ranger Electric Vehicles
What's the best market for electric vehicles? For Ford Motor Company, the state of Georgia ranked at the top of the list for 1998 models. ... Continue reading
Insilco Holding Co. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 1998 Results
Insilco Holding Co. reported sales and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
IROC XXIII at Daytona: Starting Lineup
Starting lineup for the first round of the International Race of Champions XXIII was set this morning at Daytona International Speedway by lottery. ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation's Credit Rating Upgraded By Moody's
Lear Corporation announced that Moody's Investors Service has upgraded its ratings for Lear's $400 million shelf registration to (P)Baa3 for senior notes, (P)Ba1 for senior subordinated notes, and (P)Ba2 for subordinated notes. ... Continue reading
Lenders Ramp Up Auto Financing Via The Super Highway
Six lending institutions across the country now have the ability to realize these benefits by utilizing powerful Internet communication technology managed through e-Fin, Electronic Financial Marketplace. ... Continue reading
Lincoln LS Sets Pricing, Packaging Standards for Luxury Sport Sedans
Prices for the all-new Lincoln LS luxury sport sedans were announced at the Chicago Auto Show, establishing a new level of affordable luxury, and highlighted by the most competitively priced V-8 in the segment. ... Continue reading
Mazda Celebrates a Decade of Miata-Mania
In 1989, Mazda stood the automotive world on its ear with the debut of the original MX-5 Miata roadster at the Chicago Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Announces Plans to Build High-Performance SUV
Mercedes-Benz announced at press activities preceding the Chicago Auto Show that it will produce the high-performance ML55 AMG sport-utility vehicle for model-year 2000. The ML55 is expected to arrive in late 1999. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz 'designo' Program Will Market Custom Editions
Mercedes-Benz of North America (MBNA), Inc. unveiled 10 special edition cars, which will become available in limited numbers this summer and fall for model year 2000. ... Continue reading
More Dates for 1999 SCCA World Challenge Road Racing Series
World Challenge 1999 schedule has been set with the addition of the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Road Atlanta, Vancouver, and the season finale at Laguna Seca Raceway ... Continue reading
NASCAR Goody's Dash Series Starting Grid for Daytona
GOODY'S DASH SERIES, NASCAR TOURING 21st Annual Discount Auto Parts '200' Presented By AC Delco Rapidfire STARTING LINE FOR 2-12-99 ... Continue reading
New Technology Introductions Lead Delphi Automotive Systems at SAE
Delphi Automotive Systems will showcase its complete modularization capabilities and introduce two new technologies for the next decade at the Society of Automotive Engineers Congress & Exposition. ... Continue reading
Open Road Radio ... Continue reading
Overwhelming Reaction to Lincoln Blackwood Concept
After an overwhelmingly positive reception at auto shows in Los Angeles and Detroit in December and January, Lincoln will put the Blackwood luxury sport utility concept vehicle into production. ... Continue reading
Park Earns 23rd Starting Spot in Great American Race
Gatorade Twin 125 Race report for Steve Park's Pennzoil Team. Park's effort placed him 23rd on the Daytona 500 starting grid. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce and Bentley Sales Rise to New High in the Americas
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Inc. reports impressive first month sales this year. This announcement highlights the growing awareness and popularity of its new models, especially the larger range of Bentley motor cars. ... Continue reading
Simpson and DuPont to Develop Safety Parformance Technology
SIMPSON, the leading supplier of motorsports safety products for 41 years, and DuPont, the world's foremost research and technology company, have formed an exclusive long-term agreement to develop and manufacture performance apparel products for motorsports ... Continue reading
SMC Corporation Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
SMC Corporation reported its results for the fourth quarter of 1998. For the three month period ended December 31, 1998, net sales increased to $67.1 million from $52.4 million reported for the fourth quarter in 1997. ... Continue reading
Sonics & Materials Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 1999 Results
Sonics & Materials, Inc. reported that the Company's net income for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 1999 increased 479% over the second quarter of Fiscal Year 1998. ... Continue reading
Starting Grids for Winston Cup Gatorade Twin 125 Qualifying Races
STARTING LINEUPS, FIRST and SECOND GATORADE 125 MILE QUALIFYING RACE, DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY ... Continue reading
Town & Country LXi and Jeep Grand Cherokee Win Awards
After conducting extensive driving tests for the past four months, members of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) drove in from the snow to salute the 1999 Chrysler Town & Country LXi and the 1999 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee. ... Continue reading
True Value IROC Series Prepares For 1999 Debut at Daytona
The True Value IROC (International Race of Champions) Series for 1999 gets underway on Friday at the famous 'World Center of Racing' Daytona International Speedway. The four race series (Daytona, Talladega, Michigan and Indianapolis) will be conducted over the next six months. ... Continue reading
Valvoline, Mark Martin Partner With Big Brothers Big Sisters
Valvoline Company and NASCAR superstar Mark Martin announced the 'Caring Hands' program, which has a goal of raising $1 million for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America ... Continue reading
Visit the Chicago Auto Show from the Comfort of Your Home
You can avoid the traffic and the crowds but still enjoy the excitement of the Chicago Auto Show. Ford Division's web site -- fordvehicles.com -- will take you on a live tour from the comfort of your home. ... Continue reading
Winston Cup Gatorade 125 Results - Race 1
Results, First Gatorade 125 Mile Qualifying Race, Daytona International Speedway, February 11, 1999 ... Continue reading
Winston Cup Gatorade 125 Results - Race 2
Results, Second Gatorade 125 Mile Qualifying Race, Daytona International Speedway, February 11, 1999 ... Continue reading
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