1999 Ford Windstar Debuts With First-Ever Features
Alex Trotman pulled the wraps off the redesigned 1999 Windstar Ford's annual shareholders' meeting, introducing the minivan's segment-leading features and new levels of safety and environmental responsibility. ... Continue reading
7th Annual Brian Redman Jefferson 500
7th Annual Brian Redman Jefferson 500 presented by Jaguar Cars and Merrill Lynch: two 250K races on May 15 and 16, plus vintage cars from the 50s-70s and an exhibition class of current racers. Hosted by Brian Redman at Summit Point, WV. ... Continue reading
Alamo Rent-A-Car, Inc. offers customers a chance to scratch and win up to 500,000 free United Airline Mileage Plus Miles, or one of 11,000 free Alamo rental certificates. ... Continue reading
Alcohol Related Traffic Deaths Dropped to a Record Low in 1997
U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater announced that alcohol-related traffic fatalities last year dropped to the lowest level since record-keeping began in 1975, accounting for 39.3 percent of the estimated 42,000 traffic fatalities in 1997. ... Continue reading
ARCA: Gary Laton Looks for History to Repeat Itself in Charlotte
ARCA racing driver Gary Laton Feature story ... Continue reading
Borg-Warner Automotive Morse TEC Opens European Headquarters
Borg-Warner Automotive Morse TEC Europe opened of a new headquarters in Arcore, Italy. The operation employs 166 people who develop and manufacture chain systems and components for engines, automatic transmission and four-wheel drive systems. ... Continue reading
California Libertarians: Scrap Car Tax
The Libertarian Party of California has officially endorsed AB 1776, a bill that would repeal California's car tax. ... Continue reading
Ford 1998 Annual Meeting Voting Results
A total of 299 persons attended the 43rd annual meeting of Ford Motor Company shareholders today at the Cincinatti Westin Hotel 87.07 percent of possible voters were present and voted on 10 proposals. ... Continue reading
Ford Chairman's Report to Shareholders
Remarks prepared for Alex Trotman, chairman of the board and CEO, Ford Motor Company, to deliver at Ford's annual meeting for shareholders on May 14, 1998, at the Westin Hotel in Cincinnati, OH. ... Continue reading
Georgia Congressmen Back National Electric Vehicle Consumer Incentive Bill
A tax-incentive bill introduced in Congress by Georgia congressmen Mac Collins and John Lewis will encourage the development of an electric vehicle marketplace in Georgia and nationwide. ... Continue reading
Hewlett-Packard Dedicates Division to Automotive Solutions
Hewlett-Packard Company has dedicated its Integrated Systems Division to providing auto industry customers with cost-effective, electronics technology. HP now calls the unit its Automotive Solutions Division. ... Continue reading
IHRA: IHRA Top Fuel Point Standings
IHRA Top Fuel Point Standings (as of May 4, 1998) ... Continue reading
Indy 500: John Paul Jr. Replaces Danny Ongais
Story about Pep Boys IRL driver John Paul Jr. named to replace the injured Danny Ongais in the 1998 Indy 500 ... Continue reading
Indy 500: NFL Star Harbaugh Enthusiastic about Car Ownership
Pep Boys Indy Racing League feature about NFL star Jim Harbaugh owing a professional racing team. ... Continue reading
Indy 500: The "Gas Man" Sneva Alway Concerned with Safety
Parade of Champions Series for the Pep Boys Indy Racing League, 1998 Indy 500. ... Continue reading
INDYLIGHTS: Mark Hotchkis Continues with Mattco
Indy Lights race driver Mark Hotchkis sponsorship update. ... Continue reading
Innovative New Technology Makes Spring Detailing Easier For Motorists
Prestone Bullet Wax comes in its own built-for-speed applicator that's taking the appearance industry by storm. It cuts waxing time in half ... Continue reading
ITT Industries Declares Dividend
ITT Industries, Inc., a global, diversified manufacturing company, declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share for the second quarter of 1998, payable July 1, 1998 to shareholders of record on May 28, 1998. ... Continue reading
Lucas Body Systems Displays New Generation Proprietary Actuators
Lucas Body Systems, a business of LucasVarity's Electrical and Electronic Systems Division, will exhibit next generation proprietary actuators and a broad range of capabilities at the Automotive & Transportation Interiors Expo, Detriot, Mich., May 19-21, 1998. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Presents 1998 Supplier Awards
Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc., (MMMA) and its parent company Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), honor 22 North American suppliers for outstanding performance. ... Continue reading
NASCAR CTS: Ready or Not, Here We Come
NASCAR Truck series driver Randy Tolsma feature ... Continue reading
NASCAR CTS: Ready or Not, Here We Come
NASCAR Truck series driver Randy Tolsma feature ... Continue reading
Navistar to Use ADAMS(R) Mechanical System Simulation Software
Navistar International Corp., producer of International(R) brand medium and heavy trucks, school buses, and midrange diesel engines, will use ADAMS mechanical simulation software from Mechanical Dynamics, Inc. in its Next Generation Vehicle program. ... Continue reading
Neles Controls to Reorganize Helsinki Works Factory Services
Rauma Corporation's Neles Controls, which manufactures valves and flow control systems, is focusing on its core business activities, digital control and automation solutions and services. ... Continue reading
NHRA: 24th Annual U.S. Pro Stock Open at Maryland International Raceway
NHRA Results in pro stock category, May 13, 1998, Maryland ... Continue reading
NHRA: Martino Set to Hit a "Home" Run in Englishtown
NHRA Feature on driver Tom Martino. ... Continue reading
Nissan Awards $50,000 in College Scholarships
Nissan North America, Inc. will award college scholarships totaling $50,000 to five Washington area students tonight during the 11th annual Project Excellence dinner. ... Continue reading
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PARTS: Barrett's Win Streak Ends at St. Augustine
PARTS Truck Series feature on driver Kevin Barrett ... Continue reading
Photo Feature: Indy 500 Day In Pictures
Photos from the 1998 Indy 500 practice sessions, updated daily. ... Continue reading
Pontiac Teams with National Car Rental to Promote Grand Am
Pontiac will promote the all-new 1999 Grand Am SE2 through an exclusive partnership with National Car Rental which is running from May 1 to August 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
PROPower Pumps up 76 Gasoline for Cleaner Burning Performance
76-brand gasoline announces PROpower, a new additive that burns cleaner and helps deliver better pick up and smoother acceleration. PROpower is the same additive that NASCAR Winston Cup drivers use with 76-brand racing gasoline, the "Official Fuel" of NASCAR. ... Continue reading
Secom General Reports Fiscal Q2 Loss
Secom General Corporation reported a net loss of $3,919,600 (73 cents) per share, on sales of $8,545,000 for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
Smart Choice Announces New Director and Record Portfolio Performance
Smart Choice Automotive Group, Inc., a leading consolidator of the 'dealer-financed' used car retailing industry in the Southeastern U.S., announced that John W. Holden, Jr. has joined the Company's Board of Directors. ... Continue reading
Sure Bet: Loctite Will Win at Indy
Loctite will win at 82nd annual Indy 500 on May 24, 1998. Every qualifying car for the past 26 years has been assembled with Loctite high-performance adhesives, sealants, and coatings. ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Tests Ed Arnold's Electric Karts at His Karting Center
Auto Channel reporter Dave Treffer visits Ed Arnold's Karting Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania to test drive the electric go-karts. ... Continue reading
USRRC Prepares Homestead for Road Racing Extravaganza
United States Road Racing Championship (USRRC) round 2 of 5 runs this week-end: the USRRC Road Racing Extravaganza at the Miami-Dade Homestead Motorsports Complex. May 15 - 17, 1998 ... Continue reading
WOO: Point Standings & Statistics
World Of Outlaws Standings Through May 13th ... Continue reading
WOO: WOO Chapel Service Success; More Scheduled
World Of Outlaws Racing Church Services Schedule ... Continue reading
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