Alamo and Universal Studios Recreation Group Announce Marketing Partnership
Alamo Rent A Car, and Universal Studios Recreation Group, a division of Universal Studios, a diversified international entertainment company, announced a new three-year marketing partnership. ... Continue reading
Audi Joins Worldwide Automotive Leaders Choosing Exa Powerflow on Sun Servers
Audi AG, Germany will increase its PowerFLOW license usage by 800% and dedicate a new Sun Microsystems 32-processorEnterprise 10000 server, popularly known as the Starfireserver, to external aerodynamic analysis of future Audi automotive designs. ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Improves Again - Comerica Index
The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle during the third quarter of 1999 required 23.4 weeks of median family income, before taxes, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit-based Comerica Bank. ... Continue reading
Autoliv Expands Operations in Japan
Autoliv Inc., the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, celebrates the latest addition to its advanced crash test capabilities by inaugurating the Japan Technical Center (JTC) in Tsukuba, Japan. ... Continue reading
Automotive Plastics Flex their Muscle
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) - Automotive Division presented its Grand Award for the "most innovative use of plastics" to DaimlerChrysler for the RITec(TM) Blow Molded Fan ShroudAssembly. ... Continue reading
Carpenter Named Winner of Two Industry Awards
Carpenter Technology Corp. recently was named the winner of two industry awards - one for superior product quality and service to automotive customers and the second for an innovative metal injection-molded component. ... Continue reading
Consulier Engineering Inc. Announces the Election of Fani and Notter
Consulier Engineering, Inc., at the annual meeting of shareholders on November 11, 1999, elected Dr. Skender Fani and Mr. John L. Notter to the company's Board of Directors. ... Continue reading
CYBERPLEX Announces Dual Launch for New Client Ford of Canada
Cyberplex Inc., one of America's leading Internet professional services company, announced the launch of the new Ford of Canada site as well as the Ford Focus site, which highlights the company's new 2000-model hatchback, sedan and wagon. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's Chief Executive is Named '1999 Manager of the Year'
DaimlerChrysler AG Co-Chairman Robert J. Eaton was selected '1999 Manager of the Year' by Stark's Truck & Off-Highway Ledger for exceptional financial management of automotive assets. ... Continue reading
Delco Remy Reports Record Sales and Earnings for Q1 2000
Delco Remy International, Inc. reported record sales and earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2000 ending October 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Announces Appointments
Charles G. McClure, President and CEO of Detroit Diesel Corporation, announced the appointment of Robert R. Allran, currently Executive Vice President of Operations, to Executive Vice President of Engineering and Operations effective Jan 2000. ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Announces Appointments
Charles G. McClure, President and CEO of Detroit Diesel Corporation, announced the appointment of Robert Allran, currently Exec Vice President of Operations, to Executive Vice President of Engineering and Operations effective Jan 2000. ... Continue reading
Exide Launches 'Recharging Exide'
Exide Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of lead- acid batteries, is undergoing a business transformation to become the world's leading provider of "electrical energy storage" solutions as its new future vision. ... Continue reading
Fidelity Holdings Reports Record Third Quarter Gross Profits
Fidelity Holdings, Inc. reported record gross profits for the third quarter ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Sourcing for New Global Engine Family
Ford Motor Company will produce a new global inline engine family for 2001 model-year and beyond passenger cars and light trucks at its engine plants in Dearborn, Chihuahua andValencia, and Mazda will produce the engines at its plant in Hiroshima. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Donates $2 Million to the University of Pennsylvania
Ford Motor Company has donated $2 million to the University of Pennsylvania. The grant will provide support for a wide range of student and faculty programs at both The Wharton School, and the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). ... Continue reading
Fraser Group & NFO: Rear-facing Infant in back seat: Hazardous!
In Arapahoe County, Colorado, on October 26, 1999, a rear- facing child in the back seat of a car was killed due to the driver crossing a median and hitting a tractor trailer. ... Continue reading
Glas Aire Industries Quarterly Stock Dividend Details & Changes
Glas Aire Industries Group Ltd. announced details regarding its recently approved tax free regular 2.5% quarterly stock dividend to its shareholders of record. ... Continue reading
GM VP Discusses Trends of the Metal Fabrication Industry
"It has been said that in the old days, if a part wasn't formed quite right, you could just lean on it to make it fit. It was called, 'light thumb pressure.' ... Continue reading
'I-Can' Warns Consumers About New Auto Policy Changes
The Insurance Consumer Advocate Network ("I-Can") an Internet based insurance consumer advocacy effort, is warning motorists about an auto insurance policy revision being filed with the Departments of Insurance in various states. ... Continue reading
IRL: Drivers, Teams take home nearly $3 million at awards ceremony
IRL: Drivers, Teams take home nearly $3 million at awards ceremony ... Continue reading
IUE Negotiates Richest Packages Ever With Delphi, GM
IUE negotiators are taking back to their 20,000 members the richest contracts ever reached with Delphi Automotive Systems and General Motors in the first negotiations since Delphi spun off from GM, including significant advancements in job security. ... Continue reading
KleenAir Announces World-Wide Diesel Catalytic Converter Exclusive
KleenAir Systems, Inc. announced that KleenAir has signed an Exclusive Agreement with Catalytic Solutions, Inc. of for a special ceramic catalytic formulation for a new, improved NOx reducing catalytic converter for use with diesel engines. ... Continue reading
Lund International Announces Q3 And Year-to-Date 1999 Financial Results
Lund International Holdings, Inc. announces net sales and results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Mace Announces Significant Increases In Revenues and Operating Results
Mace Security International, Inc. announced operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
MANN+HUMMEL's Active Intake Manifold Earns Award
Thewinning product, an active intake manifold, is utilized on the 1999 Rover 75, the English automaker's successor to the 600 and 800 series, and on the new Rover 45 due out in January 2000. ... Continue reading
Maxco Reports Sharply Higher 2nd-quarter Sales, Earnings
Benefiting from strength in the Midwestern construction market and the record pace in the automotive industry, Maxco, Inc. announced results for the second quarter ended September 30, 1999, highlighted by sharply higher sales and profitability. ... Continue reading
Melling Consultancy Design Statement Regarding Norton Motorcycles
Following recent publicity regarding the contractual relationship with the Norton Group of Companies, MCD would wish to make the following statement in reply. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Dale Jarrett Press Conference
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Dale Jarrett Press Conference ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Darrell Waltrip
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Darrell Waltrip ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Jeff Burton
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Jeff Burton ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Mark Martin
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Mark Martin ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Ricky Rudd
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Ricky Rudd ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Rusty Wallace
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Rusty Wallace ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Ted Musgrave
NASCAR WCUP: Post Race Quotes, Pennzoil 400, Ted Musgrave ... Continue reading
National Auto Finance Announces Quarter Ending Sep 30, 1999, Results
National Auto Finance Company, Inc. announced that it filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which reflects a net loss of $1.4 million for the quarter ended Sept 30, 1999, as compared to a net loss of $5.7 million for the quarter endedSept30,1998. ... Continue reading
New Event Added to 2000 SCCA ProRally Championship
Event added to SCCA ProRally schedule ... Continue reading
NHRA: Alba L. Colon Named GM Drag Racing Program Manager
Alba L. Colon Named GM Drag Racing Program Manager ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bob Panella clinches his first Winston Championship in Chevy S-10
NHRA: Bob Panella clinches his first Winston Championship in Chevy S-10 ... Continue reading
Norton Motorcycles Announces Losses for the 3 and 6 Month Periods
Norton Motorcycles, Inc. reported operating results for the second quarter of its fiscal year. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Announces Third Quarter Results
The Pep Boys-- Manny, Moe & Jack, the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced its operating results for the thirteen weeks ended October 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Record Q2 and Six-Month Results Announced by Rent-A-Wreck of America
Rent-A-Wreck of America, Inc. announced results for the second quarter and six-month period ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Saint-Gobain Plastics Formed From Combination of Furon and Norton
Saint-Gobain, a world leader in engineered materials, has combined the operations of its wholly owned subsidiary, Norton Performance Plastics, with recently acquired Furon Company to create a new business unit, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. ... Continue reading
SmarTire Provides Private Placement Update
SmarTire Systems Inc. has raised gross proceeds of US$3 million through the issuance of 1.5 million common shares under the private placement announced September 28, 1999. ... Continue reading
Strat@comm Selected by AAA to Help Promote Top Car Awards
Strat@comm, a full-service, national public relations firm based in Washington, D.C., was selected by AAA national to help promote its annual "Top Car Awards." ... Continue reading
Textron Reaffirms Confidence in 1999 Results
In response to recent declines in its stock price, Textron Inc. reaffirmed its confidence in meeting analyst expectations for 1999 and 2000. ... Continue reading
Thermal Control Technologies Corp. -- Update Regarding Its Credit Facilities
At the request of the Alberta Stock Exchange, Thermal Control Technologies Corp. wishes to provide an update to its November 3, 1999 press release regarding its credit facilities with a Canadian Chartered bank. ... Continue reading
Three Transmission Technologies Facilities Recommended For QS-9000
As preferred suppliers become closer partners with vehicle OEMs, quality standards and practices become even more critical. ... Continue reading
Top Driver Launches Teen Web Site Online Resource for Teen Drivers
Top Driver, the nation's fastest growing driver education company, today announced that it has launched a new web site for teens. ... Continue reading
Top Southern California Properties Receive AAA Five Diamond Award
Six Southern California hotels and two restaurants have won the AAA Five Diamond Award for 2000, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 370,497 units, down from the 382,977 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
The business of manufacturing has come a long way since the Model T rolled off the world's first assembly line at Henry Ford's automobile plant. ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Expands Motor Home Production
Winnebago Industries, Inc. announced expansion plans for a $2.7 million assembly facility to manufacture the Company's Ultimate Advantage and Ultimate Freedom motor homes in Charles City, Iowa. ... Continue reading
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