2000 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW Fun For The Whole Family
"The 2000 Show has more cars, more trucks, more fun and more entertainment than ever before," said John LaSorsa, auto show chairman. ... Continue reading
60 Belle Tire Stores: Company Acquires 13 Closed NTB Locations from Sears
Belle Tire, the 80-year-old tire giant, has recently purchased 13 closed NTB locations from Sears, which will officially open on Monday, April 17, 2000. ... Continue reading
Air Bags Performing Well, Saving Lives
In the nearly 30 years since automotive air bags were first installed in the nation's passenger cars, more than 4,000 lives have been saved with no reported environmental damage caused by the chemicals used in bag inflators. ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Corp. Reports 66% Increase in Third Quarter Earnings
AmeriCredit Corp. announced record net income of $32,410,000, or $0.41 per share, for its third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2000, versus earnings of $19,505,000, or $0.29 per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
A.O. Smith First Quarter Earnings Increase 20 Percent to $.60 Per Share
Benefiting from strong demand in its major electric motor markets and the continued international expansion of its water heater business, A.O. ... Continue reading
ASA: St. Amant Holds onto Points Lead Heading to Famed Hickory
St. Amant Holds onto Points Lead Heading to Famed Hickory ... Continue reading
Auto Lending Year In Review: Fitch IBCA
Fitch IBCA has published a report on the U.S. auto lending industry. Against the backdrop of rising auto sales, fundamental changes are occurring in the industry. ... Continue reading
Autoliv's Acquisition from NSK Completed
Autoliv Inc. and -- the world-wide leader in automotive safety systems -- has reached a final agreement to acquire the seat belt operations of NSK Ltd., the Japanese bearing company. ... Continue reading
Automakers Support House Fuel Economy Legislation
The following is a statement by Josephine S. Cooper, President, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, in response to fuel economy legislation introduced in Congress: ... Continue reading
Automotive Industries Appoints New Editorial Director
Automotive Industries Magazine is proud to announce the appointment of Andrew J. Cummins to the position of Editorial Director for the publication. ... Continue reading
Bridgestone/Firestone Makes Sizable Land Donation to State of Tennessee
In a move that will preserve thousands of acres of unspoiled wilderness area for generations to come, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. announced the donation of approximately 6,000 acres of land in White and Van Buren counties to the state of Tennessee. ... Continue reading
Campaign to Raise Public Awareness On Need for Backup Collision Safety
Sense Technologies Inc. is launching a public awareness campaign to educate industry leaders, government officials, interest groups and the public about the dangers of rearward moving accidents and the solutions available for warning. ... Continue reading
CCX Driver Dotson Wins Delaware Motor Transit Association Award
Con-Way Central Express (CCX) employee Ralph Dotson has been voted Driver of the Month by the Delaware Motor Transport Association (DMTA) who will present him with a plaque this month. ... Continue reading
'Chrysler Proving Grounds' Consumer Driving Event Expands to 18 Cities
The "Chrysler Proving Grounds" consumer driving program, featuring the all-new 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, expands to a nation-wide, 18-city tour, DaimlerChrysler Corporation announces. ... Continue reading
Chrysler PT Cruiser Mania Heads for Europe
European customers eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Chrysler PT Cruiser need only wait a few more days. The first 450 Chrysler PT Cruisers headed for Europe were loaded on a ship at the port of Veracruz, Mexico. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Reports Plant Schedule for Week of April 17, 2000
DaimlerChrysler Corporation reports all nine U.S. assembly plants and all three Canadian assembly plants will operate the week of April 17, 2000. ... Continue reading
The Pep Boys announced that in conjunction with the recent promotion of George Babich, Jr., to Senior Vice President and CFO, Bernard K. McElroy has been promoted to Vice President- Finance. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Earns Excellence Award from Rubber Manufacturers Association
Federal-Mogul's Skokie, Illinois, gasket facility has earned the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) 1999 Safety and Health Improvement Program Excellence Award. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul's Pontotoc Facility Celebrates 2M Hours of Safety
Federal-Mogul's Pontotoc, Mississippi, chassis team announces they have completed two million hours worked without a lost- time accident. ... Continue reading
Fidelity Holdings Clarifies Strategic Agreement With Lucent
Fidelity Holdings, Inc. announced a Strategic Agreement reached between its communications subsidiary, IG2, Inc. and Lucent Technologies. ... Continue reading
Fixing Albuquerque's Traffic Bottleneck Will Yield $10.1B in Benefits
A report released by the American Highway Users Alliance finds that Albuquerque-area residents and commuters will reap a total of $10.1 billion in economic benefits when needed improvements are made on I-40 at the I-25 Interchange. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Announces Major Shareholder Value Actions
The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company has approved three major actions to further the company's transformation into a consumer-focused business and effectively reward shareholders: ... Continue reading
Fuelmaker Refueling Appliances for Natural Gas Vehicles Now Available
FuelMaker Corporation announced that all five models of its natural gas vehicle refueling appliances are now available for purchase by authorized users of the US General Services Administration (GSA) Contract. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motors Licenses Saba Learning Solution for 15,000 People
Saba, the company that connects people to learning, announced that Hyundai Motor America has selected the Saba Learning(TM) solution in the third quarter ending February 29, 2000. ... Continue reading
INDY 500: 1998 Winner Cheever enters 84th Indianapolis 500
INDY 500: 1998 Winner Cheever enters 84th Indianapolis 500 ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Cheever among pacesetters at Indy open test; Brother complete rookie session
INDY 500: Cheever among pacesetters at Indy open test; Brother complete rookie session ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Ray breaks 222 mph to lead final day of Indy open test
RALLY: Marcus Gronholm continues to lead in Sweden ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: Dayton Indy Lights Championship Begins At Long Beach
Dayton Indy Lights Championship Begins At Long Beach ... Continue reading
Indy Lights: Dorricott Racing sets sights for Long Beach and repeat championship
Indy Lights: Dorricott Racing sets sights for Long Beach and repeat championship ... Continue reading
INTERMET Reports Record First-Quarter Sales
INTERMET Corporation, a leading manufacturer of cast-metal automotive components, reported record sales of $307 million for the first quarter of 2000, up 25 percent over 1999 first- quarter sales of $245 million. ... Continue reading
IROC: Dismore starts from the pole at Talladega in round two of IROC 2000
IROC: Dismore starts from the pole at Talladega in round two of IROC 2000 ... Continue reading
IROC: Ray, Dismore ready for better IROC results at Talladega
IROC: Ray, Dismore ready for better IROC results at Talladega ... Continue reading
J. B. Hunt Reports Revenues and Earnings Q1 2000
J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., announced revenues of $534 million for the first quarter of 2000, an increase of 13% over the first quarter of 1999. ... Continue reading
Jeffrey Penn Appointed Retailer Principal of Mercedes-Benz of Annapolis
With the retirement of longtime Mercedes-Benz retailer George Benson, Jeffrey A. Penn has been named retailer principal of the Mercedes-Benz center in Annapolis, MD. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Delivers Comfort for Consumers
Johnson Controls is demonstrating to automakers and journalists its Self-Adjusting Comfort Seat (SACS), a comfort must in a market -- or anywhere -- where long commutes can be a daily norm. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Receives 'Extra Miler' Award From AutoZone
AutoZone, the nation's leading auto parts chain, has selected Johnson Controls for an "Extra Miler" vendor award for the fifth consecutive year. ... Continue reading
KeyTrak Announces Move to Direct Sales Force
KeyTrak, Inc. announced that the company would discontinue all sales through its authorized KeyTrak distributors as of May 8, 2000. ... Continue reading
KKR to Fund New E-Business Services Firm, Dynamis Solutions, Inc.
Dynamis Solutions, Inc. has received $3 million of first round funding from leading private equity investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts &Co.(KKR). ... Continue reading
Leading Proxy Advisor Backs Simpson Industries Board
Simpson Industries, Inc. announced that The Proxy Monitor, Inc. has recommended to its clients that they vote FOR management's nominees and AGAINST the MMI shareholder proposal at Simpson's Annual Meeting on April 18. ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation, Piston Automotive Establish Joint Venture
Lear Corporation announced the creation of JL Automotive LLC, a joint venture with Piston Automotive LLC, to sequence vehicle interior parts for General Motors Corporation (GM) at a new assembly plant in Highland Park, Mich.,(USA). ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Recognizes Suppliers With Hall of Fame Award
Lear Corporation announced the selection of eight companies as recipients of the 2nd Annual Lear Corporation Supplier Hall of Fame Awards. ... Continue reading
LumiLeds Lighting Wins $3M Order for SnapLED Product
LumiLeds Lighting, the world leader in power LED modules for lighting, announced that it has received a $3M order for its SnapLED product from a major manufacturer in the transportation industry. ... Continue reading
Motorvac Announces Preliminary Results for First Quarter Ended March 31, 2000
MotorVac Technologies Inc. announced that prior to a final review by management and outside auditors, the company expects to report net income of about $.05 to $.06 per share on revenue of approximately $3.7 million for the first quarter. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Atwood continues move up the points ladder heading to Talladega
NASCAR BGN: Atwood continues move up the points ladder heading to Talladega ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Qualifying delayed till Friday for Touchstone 300 at Talladega
NASCAR BGN: Qualifying delayed till Friday for Touchstone 300 at Talladega ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Starr snaps streak, but it's a good thing
David Starr - NCTS Martinsville ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bazemore hopes frantic fortnight will finish with Houston victory
NHRA: Bazemore hopes frantic fortnight will finish with Houston victory ... Continue reading
NHRA: Coughlin Brothers Ready To Get Back To Winning Ways
Coughlin Brothers Ready To Get Back To Winning Ways ... Continue reading
NHRA: Team JEG'S Knows Houston Raceway Park
TRACKS: Pilinko, Britts carry streaks and bouties into the weekend action at St. AugustineTeam JEG'S Knows Houston Raceway Park ... Continue reading
NTSB Chairman Urges Latino Community to Increase Child Safety Seat Use
National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Jim Hall called on the Latino community to do all it can to increase child safety seat awareness and use by Latinos in Los Angeles. ... Continue reading
parts.com Insiders Lock Up in Excess of 13 Million Shares
parts.com, Inc., a leading real-time business-to-business e- commerce parts exchange, today announced that the company's insiders and affiliates have signed a one-year lock-up agreement effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Prolong Announces Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results
Prolong International Corporation reported that in its fourth quarter ended December 31, 1999 it incurred a net loss of $4.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, on net sales of $3.0 million. ... Continue reading
Quality Manufacturing Wins $15 Million Fire Truck Contract From City of Atlanta
Fire truck manufacturer Quality Manufacturing announced it has signed a contract worth approximately $15 million to supply fire trucks to the City of Atlanta, Ga. ... Continue reading
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Sale of Moto Guzzi to Aprilia S.p.A.
Moto Guzzi Corporation announced that an agreement was signed at Noale by Messrs Beggio and Bulgari for the acquisition by Aprilia S.p.A. of Moto Guzzi S.p.A. and the three commercial companies Moto Guzzi France S.a.r.l. ... Continue reading
SCCA ProRally: Oregon Trail Start Order, News and Notes
SCCA ProRally PR - Oregon Trail Start Order, late news ... Continue reading
Spatial and Materialise Announce Internet Technology Agreement
Spatial Inc. and Materialise announced an alliance to license Materialise's Magics software technology for verification, healing and viewing of stereolithography (STL) files on the Internet. ... Continue reading
Spatial and Materialise Announce Internet Technology Agreement
Spatial Inc. and Materialise announced an alliance to license Materialise's Magics software technology for verification, healing and viewing of stereolithography (STL) files on the Internet. ... Continue reading
Special Feature: At age 72, Benny Rapp still strapping into the driver's seat
Special Feature: At age 72, Benny Rapp still strapping into the driver's seat ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products Quarterly Dividend 9--Cent-- Per Share
The Board of Directors of Standard Motor Products, Inc. announced a regular quarterly dividend of nine cents per share on the common stock outstanding. ... Continue reading
Team Chicago Challenge (TV Show)
Team Chicago Challenge ... Continue reading
TELEFLEX ACQUIRES GFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC.
Teleflex Inc. announced it had completed the acquisition of GFI Control Systems, Inc., a leading supplier of alternative fuel systems and components. Previously, Teleflex had invested $8.7 million for a 50% interest in GFI. ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Pilinko, Britts carry streaks and bouties into the weekend action at St. Augustine
TRACKS: Pilinko, Britts carry streaks and bouties into the weekend action at St. Augustine ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Reports 1999 Year-End Results
Turbodyne Technologies Inc. reported financial results for the fiscal year 1999, ended Dec. 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
UCB Chemicals Announces Price Increases
UCB Chemical Corporation, the world's leading supplier of raw materials to the UV/EB curing market, announces a price increase of 6% on all their products. The effective date of this price increase is May 15, 2000. ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Announces Successful Completion of Exchange Offer
Ugly Duckling Corporation, the largest and fastest growing used car sales company focused exclusively on the sub-prime market, reported the completion of its previously announced exchange offer as of April 13, 5:00 p.m. New York City time. ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Announces Successful Completion of Exchange Offer
Ugly Duckling Corporation, the largest and fastest growing used car sales company focused exclusively on the sub-prime market, reported the completion of its previously announced exchange offer as of April 13, 5:00 p.m. New York City time. ... Continue reading
USAC: Carpenter leading charge for Oliver Trucking 'Rookie' honors
USAC: Carpenter leading charge for Oliver Trucking 'Rookie' honors ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 385,368 units, down from the 391,817 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
Werner Enterprises Reports Q1 2000 Operating Revenues and Earnings
Werner Enterprises, Inc. reported operating revenues and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000. Operating revenues for first quarter increased 21% to a record $291.4 million compared to $241.0 million in the first quarter of1999. ... Continue reading
A recent San Francisco Chronicle comic strip probably sums it up best, the irony of gas-guzzling SUVs in an era of rising gas prices. ... Continue reading
Zentropy Helps Launch GMs' Newly Designed GM BuyPower Web Site
Zentropy Partners announced its part in the launch of the GM BuyPower Web site (www.gmbuypower.com), a comprehensive online automotive buying service. ... Continue reading
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