Mercedes-Benz Debuts Three New Roadsters at Detroit Show
Only days after announcing its best sales year on record in the U.S., Mercedes-Benz is featuring three new and very different roadsters at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ... Continue reading
2000 Nissan Sentra CA Claims Title As the Cleanest Gasoline-Fueled Car
The Sentra CA (for "Clean Air") is the only gasoline-fueled vehicle in the world to receive California Air Resources Board (CARB) super ultra low emission vehicle (SULEV) certification and obtain zero emission credits. ... Continue reading
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Drops Its Top for a Worldwide Debut
Mitsubishi Motors held the world debut of the 2001 Eclipse Spyder convertible at the North American International Automobile Show. ... Continue reading
2001 Nissan Pathfinder Delivers Luxury, Refinement - In A Hurry
Though the calendars have just turned to 2000, Nissan gets a jump on the 2001 model year with the world debut of a powerful new Nissan Pathfinder premium sport utility vehicle at Detroit's North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
AAA Signs Exclusive Agreement With Hertz
The California State Automobile Ass. Inter-Insurance Bureau, announced that it will offer a temporary replacement car, free of charge, to its N. California and Nevada auto policyholders who need transportation as a result of a theft or collision. ... Continue reading
Acura Unveils MD-X Sport Utility Concept Vehicle at NAIAS
Acura introduced its vision for the next generation of sport utility vehicle with the MD-X concept SUV at the 2000 North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Acura Unveils MD-X Sport Utility Concept Vehicle at NAIAS
Acura introduced its vision for the next generation of sport utility vehicle with the MD-X concept SUV at the 2000 North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
AimRite President Passes -- Board to Select New CEO
AimRite Holdings Corporation announced the passing on January 3, 2000 of its President Dr. Kenneth P. Coleman. A private family burial was held January 7, 2000. ... Continue reading
All-New 2000 Nissan Sentra Shows Design Flexibility
An all-new, larger and more powerful 2000 Nissan Sentra made its bold entrance at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit with a range of innovative designs ranging from a zero evaporative emissions Sentra CA model to the Sentra SE. ... Continue reading
AMA: Supercross rider Lusk suffers fracture
Lusk suffers fracture ... Continue reading
Auto Delinquencies & Losses Stabilize Says Fitch IBCA
Fitch IBCA has seen a stabilizing trend in delinquencies and losses on auto loan backed securitizations according to two new publications, 'In the Auto ABS Driver's Seat' and 'In the Auto ABS Driver's Seat Owner's Manual.' ... Continue reading
Automatic Collision Notification Can Save Thousands of Lives
Automatic collision notification (ACN) can save thousands of lives annually by linking technology with 9-1-1 and EMS, according to K. Sue Hoyt of the ComCARE Alliance. ... Continue reading
BTCC: Stars on show at Autosport International
BTCC at Autosport International ... Continue reading
Budget Group's Premier Car Rental Locations to Now Fly Budget Rent a Car Banners
Across 16 states, Budget signs and banners are replacing Premier Car Rental signs to proclaim the integration of Budget Group's insurance replacement division with its retail Budget Rent a Car operations. ... Continue reading
carOrder.com and Click2Asia.com Partner To Give Away a Free Auto Each Month
Click2Asia, the leading online community that unites Asians globally, and carOrder.com, the Internet's first and largest automotive eDealer, have partnered to give a free car each month to lucky Click2Asia members throughout the year. ... Continue reading
Castor Appointed President and CEO of The Morgan Group
The Morgan Group, Inc. announced that Anthony T. Castor, III, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. ... Continue reading
Cauley Named Assistant General Counsel of Hayes Lemmerz
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced the appointment of Patrick C. Cauley, to the position of assistant general counsel. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Panel Cruiser Concept Truck
Whether it's a dog kennel, flats of flowers, a catered dinner for 100 guests or that antique armoire, the Chrysler Panel Cruiser concept can accommodate it within its modish exterior. ... Continue reading
Compulsory Acquisition of Outstanding Orange Shares and Delisting
Mannesmann announces that, on 7 January 2000, valid acceptances of the Offer had been received in respect of more than 1.1 billion Orange Shares, representing more than 91 per cent of the issued share capital of Orange. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Hosts 2nd Annual Women's Day At the NAIAS
As the women's automotive market continues to surge in influence and buying power, DaimlerChrysler will reach out to them through a special Women's Day event at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Tuesday, January 18. ... Continue reading
DCR Assigns a 'AAA' CPA Rating to USAA
Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) assigned claims paying ability ratings of 'AAA' (Triple-A) to the United Services Automobile Association (USAA). ... Continue reading
Delphi Automotive Systems Adopts EAI Solutions
Engineering Animation, Inc. announced that Delphi Automotive Systems has adopted VisProcess, formerly known as ERGOPlan(TM) and now part of EAI's Open Virtual Factory(TM), for use in product and production planning in its European operations. ... Continue reading
Donnelly Develops Key System for GM Precept
The sophisticated camera system that made its debut on the General Motors Precept concept vehicle represents the latest generation of camera-based rear vision technology from Donnelly Corporation. ... Continue reading
[EMAIL] Paul Slavik joins Honda Press Department
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is pleased to announce that Paul Slavik has joined the Motorcycle and ATV Press Department as OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) Media Coordinator. ... Continue reading
Faurecia Group Sales Increase by 8.2% in 1999
The fourth quarter of the year saw further significant sales growth at Faurecia, resulting in a consolidated sales figure for the full financial year of 4,261.9 million euros, an increase of 8.2% over 1998 (3,937.2 million euros). ... Continue reading
Fidelity Holdings' Stock to Resume Trading Ahead of Expectations
Fidelity Holdings, Inc. announced that trading of its common stock, having been temporarily halted since last Friday due to an inadvertent error of the independent transfer agent, will resume at 1:30 p.m. ... Continue reading
Fidelity Holdings To Acquire Internet Provider/Cable TV Operator CarsTV.com
Fidelity Holdings, Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire CarsTV.com, Inc., a leading software development firm for the broadcast and automotive industries, as well as a regional Internet Service Provider. ... Continue reading
FinishMaster, Inc. Announces Acquisition
FinishMaster, Inc. announced it has acquired C & H Paint & Equipment Supplies, Inc., located in Sacramento. Through the acquisition, FinishMaster will add two strategic locations and solidify the company's market presence in Northern California. ... Continue reading
Fitch IBCA Issues Report On GMAC SWIFT Trust 1999-1
Fitch IBCA has issued a report on GMAC SWIFT Trust 1999-1 (SWIFT 1999-1). The SWIFT 1999-1 transaction is backed by a pool of loans made by General Motors Acceptance Corp. to retail automotive dealers franchised by General Motors Corp. ... Continue reading
Fitch IBCA Issues Report on World Omni 1999-A
Fitch IBCA has issued a report on World Omni 1999-A Automobile Lease Securitization Trust. The 1999-A transaction is backed by a pool of auto leases and the related vehicles originated by World Omni Financial Corp. ... Continue reading
Formula One: BMW Williams show new colors; no word on Zanardi's fate
Formula One: BMW Williams show new colors; no word on Zanardi's fate ... Continue reading
GenCorp Reports 4th Quarter and Fiscal Year 1999 Results
GenCorp reported substantially improved 1999 full year results for continuing operations of $1.09 per diluted share compared to $0.90 per diluted share for 1998, an increase of 21% over the prior year. ... Continue reading
General Motors Kills Electric Car Production; New Jaguar Roadstar Revealed
As happens many times in news and sports, the big story often happens "off-the-field." General Motors, the first company to offer a production electric vehicle for general sale, has announced it will cease production of the EV1. ... Continue reading
Honda to Expand Application of Hybrid Technology
Honda announced plans at the North American International Auto Show to expand application of its breakthrough IMA gas-electric hybrid technology to other mass market models in several years. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Enters New Segment With Its First Large Passenger Car
Hyundai Motor America announced at the North American International Auto Show that it will begin selling a full size passenger car, called the XG Grandeur in Korea, in the fourth quarter of this year. ... Continue reading
iMotors.com Partners With Bechtel to Support Rapid National Rollout
iMotors.com announced that it has entered into an exclusive, $300 million, multi-year program with Bechtel to design and construct up to 30 of its state-of-the-art Vehicle Certification Centers (VCCs) worldwide. ... Continue reading
Indy Lights: Barber Dodge ace Townsend Bell signs with Dorricott Racing for 2000 season
Indy Lights: Barber Dodge ace Townsend Bell signs with Dorricott Racing for 2000 season ... Continue reading
IRL: Family of injured Schmidt encourages contributions to charity
Family of injured Schmidt encourages contributions to charity ... Continue reading
IRL: Veteran cheif mechanic King joins TeamXtreme
IRL: Veteran cheif mechanic King joins TeamXtreme ... Continue reading
Jaguar F-TYPE CONCEPT Roadster Debuts in Detroit
Jaguar's new F-TYPE CONCEPT roadster is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Sets All-Time Sales Record for 1999
Jaguar roared to a new sales record in 1999 -- posting the best- ever sales results in the company's seventy-seven year history. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Unveils New Electronics Strategy At 2000 NAIAS
Stepping into mainstream electronics, Johnson Controls last night unveiled -- to more than 200 senior executives -- its business and development strategy for integrating electronics into automotive interiors. ... Continue reading
LE&A Publishes Report on $16 Billion Recreational Vehicle Industry
Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. has published a comprehensive overview of the nation's $16 billion recreational vehicle industry designed to educate Wall Street -- and the media -- about the dynamics driving its growth. ... Continue reading
Lexus Reinvents the Premium Luxury Car ... Again
At the North American International Auto Show, Lexus announced that it will again raise the automobile market's expectations of luxury models this fall when it introduces the third generation of its flagship sedan, the 2001 LS 430. ... Continue reading
Meritor Automotive Announces 1999 'Engineer of the Year' Award Winners
Meritor Automotive named Nigel Spurr, product applications engineer, its 1999 Engineer of the Year, and Karl-Gustav Nyback production engineer, its Manufacturing Engineer of the Year. ... Continue reading
Michelin Proxima RR Keeps Precept Rolling
With the help of Michelin North America, Inc., General Motors is introducing the GM Precept, a one-of-a-kind technology demonstration vehicle which evolved as a result of GM's involvement in Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Premieres 2001 Montero Luxury SUV
Mitsubishi Motors today held the North American debut of its completely redesigned 2001 Montero luxury sport utility, a stylish and innovative competitor in the luxury SUV market. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's SSS Concept Vehicle Defines New 'Enhanced Utility Sedan'
For the third year in a row, Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled a concept car at the North American International Auto Show that reflects the "Geo-Mechanical" design philosophy of the company's Cypress, California design studio. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Nestl NesQuik To Sponsor Jeff Green NASCAR Busch Series Effort in 2000
NASCAR BGN: Nestl NesQuik To Sponsor Jeff Green NASCAR Busch Series Effort in 2000 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Foyt says his team is 'ahead of schedule'
NASCAR WCUP: Foyt says his team is 'ahead of schedule' ... Continue reading
Online Auto Shopping to Significantly Impact Price Competition, Put More Emphasis on Test Driving
Will the Internet make auto dealerships extinct? Not likely, according to a new study released by The Polk Company. ... Continue reading
Preliminary Diesel Test Results
Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc., developer of the Enviro Cat(TM) catalytic converter is pleased to announce the test results for the Enviro Cat(TM) on a diesel engine. ... Continue reading
Priceline.com Announces 100% Expansion Of Its Name Your Own Price New Car Service
Priceline.com announced the single largest market expansion in the history of its Name-Your-Own-Price new car buying service. Priceline.com said that it doubled to 26 the number of states in which its new car service is now available. ... Continue reading
Quokka Sports Partners With GM to Bring the GM Experience To Consumers Online
Quokka Sports announced they are partnering with General Motors, to bring the "GM Experience" at the 2000 North American International Auto Show to online consumers. ... Continue reading
SatCon Technology Establishes New Operating Division
SatCon Technology Corporation, a leader in power and energy management products, announced that is has established its seventh and newest operating division, The Advanced Fuel Cell Power Products Division in Marlborough, Massachusetts. ... Continue reading
Sesame Street and Ford Present Bilingual Automotive Safety Campaign In LA
Ford Motor Company, the Children's Television Workshop (CTW) and the National Safety Council have teamed up to bring "Buckle Up with Sesame Street," their 1999-2000 national multi-city safety tour to Los Angeles. ... Continue reading
SMS Announces Significant Balance Sheet Improvement
SMS announced that it has completed a series of transactions that have resulted in a substantial improvement in the Company's Balance Sheet. ... Continue reading
Steven J. Borick Named Executive Vice President of Superior Industries International
Superior Industries International Inc. announced that Steven J. Borick has been named Executive Vice President. ... Continue reading
Subaru Revamps Popular Forester for 2001
Subaru, the leading marketer of All-Wheel Drive passenger cars in North America, introduced the redesigned 2001 Forester. ... Continue reading
Suzuki XL6 Concept SUV Offers the Best of Both Worlds
Carving out a unique product niche once more, American Suzuki Motor Corporation unveils its new concept vehicle, the XL6, at the North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Board Announces First Quarter Dividend
Tenneco Automotive Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a first quarter dividend of 5 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on March 14, 2000 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb 25, 2000. ... Continue reading
The Cobalt Group Expands Vehicle Inventory Distribution
The Cobalt Group, a leading provider of Internet solutions for the automotive industry, announced that it will dramatically expand consumer choice in online car shopping by providing its 280,000 new vehicle listings to Excite@Home. ... Continue reading
Thrifty's Neighbors Together Program Smashes Through Its Goal
Thrifty Car Rental, through its national Neighbors Together(R) program, announced that it raised a total of $134,036 for local children's charities across the U.S. during November 1999. ... Continue reading
Toyota President Calls For Greater Auto Industry Technical Cooperation
Toyota Motor President Fujio Cho called for greater cooperation in developing efficient, clean vehicles to assure the auto industry's future prosperity, as the world's motorists increase in number and natural resources become more limited. ... Continue reading
Toyota Selects Reynolds and Reynolds as Tier One Supplier
Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc. selected The Reynolds and Reynolds Company as a Tier One supplier for Lexus Dealer Management Systems and Toyota's Dealer Daily(TM) interfaces for Toyota and Lexus factory communications systems. ... Continue reading
Tracks: Irwindale Speedway Reveals 2000 Race Schedule
IRWINDALE REVEALS 2000 RACE SCHEDULE ... Continue reading
TransTechnology Reports Third Quarter Results
TransTechnology Corporation reported that net income, for the fiscal year 2000 third quarter which ended December 26, 1999, was $2,865,000, or $.47 per share, a 21% decrease from $3,643,000, or $.58 per share for the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Unique Mobility's Hybrid-Electric Motor Featured In GMs Demonstration
Unique Mobility, Inc. announced that its hybrid electric motor/generator system is featured in the General Motors Precept Technology Demonstration Vehicle introduced at the 2000 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. ... Continue reading
USAutoNews.com Lands Funding to Bolster E-Presence
USAutoNews.com, the leading business-to-business portal for the automotive dealer and trade, announced the successful completion of a $5 million Series C Convertible Preferred Stock Financing. ... Continue reading
Vision of the Future Leads San Jose Auto Show to Record Attendance
Responding to an unprecedented display of seven factory concept vehicles, residents of the Silicon Valley visited the planet's first 21st Century exhibition of automotive transportation at the San Jose International Auto Show 2000 Jan. 5-9. ... Continue reading
Visteon Technology Illuminates Mitsubishi Motors' SSS Concept Sedan
Advanced lighting technology developed by Visteon Automotive Systems illuminates Mitsubishi Motors' SSS concept sedan on display at the 2000 North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
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