20th Century Industries Issues Statement of Clarification
29th Century Industries, the Woodland Hills-based insurance holding company, released the following information to clarify a statement attributed to a Company spokesman concerning the voting rights of certain members of the Company's board of directors. ... Continue reading
AAMA's 1998 Edition of Facts & Figures Documents Industry Milestones
In 1997, total vehicles in use in the United States passed the 200 million milestone, sales of trucks topped the seven million mark and production of trucks exceeded car production for the first time since the end of World War II. ... Continue reading
ACURA 3.0 CL New Car Review: ACURA 3.0 CL ( 1998) New Car Prices for ACURA 3.0 CL
ACURA 3.0 CL (1998) ... Continue reading
Acura Integra LS Sedan (1998) ... Continue reading
Acura Integra Type R (1998) ... Continue reading
AMP Inc. & Peripheral Connections Inc. Announce a Strategic Alliance
AMP and Peripheral Connections signed an agreement to effect a strategic alliance between Skynet 2001 Ltd. and AMP involving the Skynet 2001 satellite navigation system used for in-car communications. ... Continue reading
Appeals Court Upholds Jury Verdict Against Polaris
Polaris Industries Inc. announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit late Thursday upheld a Colorado District Court jury verdict on a trade secret misappropriation claim brought by Injection Research Specialties Inc. against Polaris. ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 33
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 33 ... Continue reading
Ballard Secures Fuel Cell Test Equipment Contract with GM
Ballard Power Systems announced today that it had secured a $1.0 million contract from Genera l Motors Corporation, to supply fuel cell test equipment and related services. ... Continue reading
BUICK REGAL LS New Car Review: BUICK REGAL LS ( 1998) New Car Prices for BUICK REGAL LS
BUICK REGAL LS (1998) ... Continue reading
CART: Driver Standings Through August 13
CART: Driver Standings Through August 13 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Sets Standard For 21st Century Transmission Production
Chrysler Corporation's Kokomo, Indiana Transmission Plant is best described as a facility where experienced workers operate state-of-the-art equipment and processes in an environment designed for maximum productivity. ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Mack Avenue Engine Plant: New Name, New Look, New Engine
In preparing for production of Chrysler's 4.7-liter V-8 engine for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Corporation's Mack Avenue Engine facility has undergone a three-year, $930 million metamorphosis. ... Continue reading
Corvette Conquers Cancer Tour Comes To Anaheim
Fueled with a story and hope for a cure, 3-time cancer survivor, Sandy Labaree, has hit the road, bringing the Corvettes Conquer Cancer Tour (CCCT) to cities everywhere. ... Continue reading
Dana Opens New Automotive Composite Sealing Center
The Plumley Division of Dana Corporation has opened a new Composite Sealing Center in Paris, Tenn. ... Continue reading
Emerging Company Report: Online Auto Sales
Emerging Company Report, the nationally syndicated television program which profiles emerging-growth companies features an interview this week with Bruce Bendell of Fidelity Holdings, Inc. and Ralph Gagliardi of Funimals Pet Enterprises, Inc. ... Continue reading
F.F. Sommer, Citation President and COO, Named Chief Executive Officer by Board
F.F. Sommer, Citation President and COO, was named Chief Executive Officer, at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors August 13. ... Continue reading
Fisher-Price Recalls Safe Embrace Convertible Child Safety Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a safety recall involving about 55,000 Fisher-Price `Safe Embrace' convertible child safety seats because of a possible malfunction in the shoulder harness locking mechanism. ... Continue reading
Formula One: Driver Standings Through August 13
Formula One: Driver Standings Through August 13 ... Continue reading
GNB Technologies Broadens Champion(R) Line
Atlanta-based GNB Technologies will begin supplying seven new Champion(R) branded automotive battery SKUs to Advance Auto Parts stores nationwide this summer. ... Continue reading
Golden Cycle Extends Global Motorsport Offer
Golden Cycle, LLC announced that it extended the expiration date of its offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Global Motorsport Group Inc. to 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Wednesday, September 30, 1998 ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International Acquires Indian Wheel Maker
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., the world's leading supplier of wheels and brake components to the transportation industry, today announced that it has acquired an additional 60% of the equity of Hayes' joint venture in India, Kalyani Lemmerz Ltd. ... Continue reading
Insilco Shareholders Approve Merger Plan
Insilco Corporation announced that a majority of Insilco shareholders had approved the proposed merger plan and related transactions in connection with the merger between Insilco and an affiliate of DLJ Merchant Banking Partners II ... Continue reading
JPE Inc. Reports Net Loss for Q2
Aug. 14, 1998--JPE Inc. reported operating results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
Lucor Reports Second Quarter Results
Lucor, Inc., the largest Jiffy Lube franchisee in the United States, today announced second quarter 1998 net income of $224,368, or $0.07 per share, on net sales of $15.0 million. ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Centers of America Halts Buyout of Hai Nan Jia-Thai Motorcycle
Motorcycle Centers of America, Inc. announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has terminated its plan to acquire 55% of the Hai Nan Jia-Thai Motorcycle Co., Ltd., located in the People's Republic of China ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Laton in Critical Condition after Michigan Crash
NASCAR BGN: Laton in Critical Condition after Michigan Crash ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Can Shepherd Win the Pole at Michigan?
NASCAR: Can Shepherd Win the Pole at Michigan? ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Crew Chief Club at the Pepsi 400 presented by DeVilbiss
NASCAR: Crew Chief Club at the Pepsi 400 presented by DeVilbiss ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through August 13
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through August 13 ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Nashville has Great Fans Says Lance Norick
NASCAR Trucks: Nashville has Great Fans Says Lance Norick ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Return to Nashville Speedway USA Music to Butch Miller's Ears
NASCAR Trucks: Return to Nashville Speedway USA Music to Butch Miller's Ears ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through August 13
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through August 13 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kimmel to Sub for Injured Jimmy Spencer at Michigan
NASCAR WCUP: Kimmel to Sub for Injured Jimmy Spencer at Michigan ... Continue reading
National Auto Finance Co. Posts Q2 Results
National Auto Finance Company, Inc. reported a loss of $4.3 million, or $0.48 per share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 1998, compared with restated net income of approximately $0.2 million, or $0.02 per share, for the year-earlier period. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Amato Hopes to Continue Momentum at Visionaire Nationals
NHRA: Amato Hopes to Continue Momentum at Visionaire Nationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Capps Full of Confidence Heading to Visionaire Nationals
NHRA: Capps Full of Confidence Heading to Visionaire Nationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Despite Miscues, Yates Still in Pro Stock Title Pursuit
NHRA: Despite Miscues, Yates Still in Pro Stock Title Pursuit ... Continue reading
NHRA: Driver Standings Through August 13
NHRA: Driver Standings Through August 13 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Seeling's Primary Focus Remains Winston Championship
NHRA: Seeling's Primary Focus Remains Winston Championship ... Continue reading
NHRA: Winston Showdown to Feature Unique Format at Bristol Dragway
NHRA: Winston Showdown to Feature Unique Format at Bristol Dragway ... Continue reading
Nissan Recalls Sentras for Wiper Failure
Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A., announced a voluntary safety recall campaign on all 1995, 1996, 1997 and a limited number of 1998 Sentra and 200SX vehicles. The recall campaign, designed to prevent windshield wiper failure, affects approximately 524,000 vehicles. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys IRL: Driver Standings Through August 13
Pep Boys IRL: Driver Standings Through August 13 ... Continue reading
Republic Industries Acquires More Auto Dealerships
Republic Industries, Inc. announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire six franchised automotive dealership groups in a series of separate transactions that will contribute approximately $650 million of annualized revenue to Republic's operations. ... Continue reading
Road Atlanta Launches the Panoz Performance Center
Road Atlanta Launches the Panoz Performance Center ... Continue reading
RVM Industries Announces Q1 Results for Fiscal 1999
RVM Industries, Inc., announced higher revenues and net income for its fiscal 1999 first quarter, which ended June 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Unveils Plans for Bristol Dragway
O. Bruton Smith, chairman of Speedway Motorsports, owner of Bristol Dragway, unveiled plans for an all new Bristol Dragway that will boast 35,000 permanent seats, more than any drag racing venue in the world. ... Continue reading
Top Source Technologies posted a net loss of $1,041,172 or ($.04) per share on revenue of $2,665,138 for the third fiscal quarter, 1998, compared to net income of $10,803 or $.00 per share on revenue of $5,767,620 for the same quarter in 1997. ... Continue reading
Toyota Debuts All-New Tundra Full-Size Pickup
Today, in its home state of Indiana, the all-new Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck made its world debut. ... Continue reading
TQ Midgets: Big Brothers, Big Sisters Night at Bloomington Speedway
TQ Midgets: Big Brothers, Big Sisters Night at Bloomington Speedway ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Reports Q2 1998 Results
Turbodyne Technologies Inc. today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
Unique Mobility, Inc. Announces New Orders
Unique Mobility, Inc. announced that its Franklin Manufacturing subsidiary has received new orders totaling $3.1 million in annual revenue. ... Continue reading
Unique Mobility, Inc. Reports Q1 Results
Unique Mobility, Inc. today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
UPDATE: GERMAN CAR WARS '98 ... Continue reading
USAC National Midget Results from IRP
USAC National Midget Results from IRP, August 12 ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 330,531 units this week, an increase of 11.5 percent from the 296,476 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
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