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Wednesday, September 15, 1999

An Interview with Mobil Corporation's Year 2000 Project Director

An Interview with Mobil Corporation's Year 2000 Project Director

In contrast to people who may still be hoping to find space on a cruise ship, Dan Zivney knows exactly where he'll be on New Year's Eve. He'll be watching for "Y2K bugs." ... Continue reading

Arvin Expects Third Quarter 1999 to Meet Expectations

Arvin Expects Third Quarter 1999 to Meet Expectations

Arvin Industries, Inc. stated to auto analysts that the company is comfortable that its third quarter earnings will meet analyst expectations. ... Continue reading

Autocam Responds to Rumors of Pending Business Combination

Autocam Responds to Rumors of Pending Business Combination

Kentwood, Michigan-based Autocam Corporation responded publicly to rumors that it is involved in negotiating a business combination. ... Continue reading

Autoliv Inc. to Exhibit at NAIC National Congress & Expo

Autoliv Inc. to Exhibit at NAIC National Congress & Expo

Autoliv Inc., a worldwide leader in automotive safety, is pleased to announce its participation in the National Association of Investors Corp. 1999 National Congress and Expo (held in Nashville, Tennessee, September 15-18). ... Continue reading

Autoliv Launches World's First Whiplash Protection for Rear-Seat Occupants

Autoliv Launches World's First Whiplash Protection for Rear-Seat Occupants

At a press conference at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Autoliv Inc. -- the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems -- presented the world's first anti-whiplash system specially developed for rear-seat occupants. ... Continue reading

CART: FedEx Championship Series Returns Cleveland to the 2000 Racing Schedule

CART: FedEx Championship Series Returns Cleveland to the 2000 Racing Schedule

CART: FedEx Championship Series Returns Cleveland to the 2000 Racing Schedule ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Reports New Sales Records At Frankfurt Motor Show

DaimlerChrysler Reports New Sales Records At Frankfurt Motor Show

DaimlerChrysler reported new sales records for all of its passenger car brands at its first appearance in the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Selects TigrSoft

DaimlerChrysler Selects TigrSoft

TigrSoft Inc., a leader in the development and implementation of Advanced Planning and Scheduling systems announced the Company has received an engagement from Chrysler for TigrAPS, its Advanced Planning and Scheduling application. ... Continue reading

Delco Remy International Unit Names Richard W. Huibregtse

Delco Remy International Unit Names Richard W. Huibregtse

Delco Remy America President, Richard L. Stanley, has named Richard W. Huibregtse as vice president of engineering. Delco Remy America (DRA) is a subsidiary of Delco Remy International. ... Continue reading

Delphi Introduces MagneRide Suspension Control Technology

Delphi Introduces MagneRide Suspension Control Technology

Delphi Automotive Systems unveiled its new MagneRide(TM) suspension control technology. ... Continue reading

Delphi Teams With Calsonic on Hungary Compressor Venture

Delphi Teams With Calsonic on Hungary Compressor Venture

Delphi Automotive Systems announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show that it has formed a joint venture in Hungary to manufacture automotive air conditioning compressors for the European market. ... Continue reading

Delphi to Design and Supply Wiring for Future Peugeot Vehicle

Delphi to Design and Supply Wiring for Future Peugeot Vehicle

Delphi Automotive Systems tripled its electrical systems business with PSA Peugeot Citroen after it won a contract to design and supply wiring harnesses for use in a 2001 model year vehicle, Delphi announced. ... Continue reading

Donnelly Corporation Concludes Sale of Joint Venture Interest

Donnelly Corporation Concludes Sale of Joint Venture Interest

Donnelly Corporation announced that it has closed on the sale of the company's ownership in a former joint venture operation, Lear Donnelly Overhead Systems, LLC. ... Continue reading

``Driving While Black'' Bill Passes Assembly and Senate

``Driving While Black'' Bill Passes Assembly and Senate

California State Senator Kevin Murray's (D-Culver City) Senate Bill 78, known as the "Driving While Black" Bill, has received final approval in the California State Legislature. ... Continue reading

Eaton's General Counsel to Retire; Successor Named

Eaton's General Counsel to Retire; Successor Named

Eaton Corporation announced that Gerald L. Gherlein, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, will retire on February 29, 2000 and also that J. Robert Horst has been named Vice President and General Counsel, effective January 1, 2000. ... Continue reading

Electric Bikes, Scooters ZAP 1999 NAIC Investors Congress

Electric Bikes, Scooters ZAP 1999 NAIC Investors Congress

Attendees of the 1999 NAIC Investors Congress, September 15-18 in Nashville, can test-ride the latest in electric transportation from ZAPWORLD.COM at booth number 121, including a new folding electric scooter called the ZAPPY. ... Continue reading

European New Business Wins Speak to Delphi's Competitive Advantage

European New Business Wins Speak to Delphi's Competitive Advantage

$840 million in new business on the books for the first half of 1999, Delphi Automotive Systems Europe is clearly enjoying one of the benefits of full independence from former parent General Motors Corp. ... Continue reading

Facial Cream for Auto Tires Prevents Aging, Drying and Tanning

Facial Cream for Auto Tires Prevents Aging, Drying and Tanning

The equivalent of a cosmetic face cream for automotive tires has been created by Meguiar's Inc. Gold Class Endurance(TM) Long Lasting Tire Protectant Gel prevents tires from aging, cracking, fading, turning brown and even dry rot. ... Continue reading

Formula One: Jaguar ready to roar in 2000 with Irvine behind the wheel

Formula One: Jaguar ready to roar in 2000 with Irvine behind the wheel

Formula One: Jaguar ready to roar in 2000 with Irvine behind the wheel ... Continue reading

Giorgio Seragnoli Increases Ducati Stake to 5%

Giorgio Seragnoli Increases Ducati Stake to 5%

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, announced Giorgio Seragnoli, a member of Ducati's Board of Directors, has increased his equity stake in the Company to 5.0%. ... Continue reading

Goodyear Introduces Gemini Automotive Care, the Next Generation in Auto Care

Goodyear Introduces Gemini Automotive Care, the Next Generation in Auto Care

As part of an automotive retail initiative to enhance the consumers' auto service experience, Goodyear launches Gemini Automotive Care: The next generation in auto care. ... Continue reading

Goodyear Is Corporate Sponsor for Toys for Tots

Goodyear Is Corporate Sponsor for Toys for Tots

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is getting in to the Christmas spirit this year by becoming a major corporate sponsor for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. ... Continue reading

Hawaiian Super Prix Announces Official Vehicle

Hawaiian Super Prix Announces Official Vehicle

Hawaiian Super Prix Announces Official Vehicle ... Continue reading

I.D. Systems Receives Order from Ford Motor Co.

I.D. Systems Receives Order from Ford Motor Co.

I.D. Systems, Inc., a leader in wireless monitoring systems for industry, announced that it received an order from Ford Motor Co. to install the system in its Advanced Manufacturing Technology Division in Detroit, MI. ... Continue reading

\Improved Performance Drive Growth of TRW's Electric Steering Systems

\Improved Performance Drive Growth of TRW's Electric Steering Systems

With the new millennium approaching, the future of automotive steering systems is electric steering, which offers simplified vehicle assembly, increased fuel economy, better vehicle handling, and improved safety. ... Continue reading

Infiniti Announces Online Investment Challenge with Smartmoney.Com

Infiniti Announces Online Investment Challenge with Smartmoney.Com

Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) in conjunction with Smart Money magazine, announced the sponsorship of an online fantasy investment competition, the Infiniti "I30Challenge.com." ... Continue reading

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Agreement with USAA

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Agreement with USAA

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. announced the signing of an electronic trading agreement with USAA for electronic commerce involving transactions from the assignment of the vehicle through invoicing and payment. ... Continue reading

IRL: Vegas.com 500 Race Entry Notes

IRL: Vegas.com 500 Race Entry Notes

IRL: Vegas.com 500 Race Entry Notes ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA and Its Retailers to Redefine Client Care

Mercedes-Benz USA and Its Retailers to Redefine Client Care

Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. announced that in conjunction with the introduction of the model year 2000 Mercedes-Benz product line, the company and its 312 retail partners will introduce a comprehensive retail-level initiative. ... Continue reading

Meritor Automotive Elects Thomas Gosnell Corporate Officer

Meritor Automotive Elects Thomas Gosnell Corporate Officer

Meritor Automotive Inc. announced that its board of directors has elected Thomas A. Gosnell as president of its Aftermarket business and a senior vice president of the company, reporting directly to Meritor Chairman and CEO, Larry D. Yost. ... Continue reading

Mobil 1 e-Store to Provide Easy Consumer Access To Premium Automotive Care Products

Mobil 1 e-Store to Provide Easy Consumer Access To Premium Automotive Care Products

Mobil Corporation announced the opening of the "Mobil 1(R) e- Store," an Internet e-commerce site where consumers can purchase the full line of Mobil 1 synthetic lubricant products directly from Mobil. ... Continue reading

NASCAR BNS: Mike Bruno finishes anxious to return to New Hampshire International Speedway

NASCAR BNS: Mike Bruno finishes anxious to return to New Hampshire International Speedway

NASCAR BNS: Mike Bruno finishes anxious to return to New Hampshire International Speedway ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Floyd Is This Week's Opponent; Storm Won't Stop Preparation for Loudon, Dover

NASCAR WCUP: Floyd Is This Week's Opponent; Storm Won't Stop Preparation for Loudon, Dover

Forget NASCAR Competitors - Floyd Is This Week's Opponent; Pennzo il Team Ready For Storm; Floyd Won't Stop Preparation for Loudon, Dover ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader ready for the flat track at New Hampshire

NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader ready for the flat track at New Hampshire

NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader ready for the flat track at New Hampshire ... Continue reading

Newgen Results Corporation's Study Supports Higher Vehicle Sales for Dealerships

Newgen Results Corporation's Study Supports Higher Vehicle Sales for Dealerships

Newgen Results Corp announced the results of a study of 500 participating automobile dealerships currently using Newgen's Results Program - a proprietary closed loop system designed to provide dealerships with a "turn-key" approach to customer retention. ... Continue reading

NHRA: Dunn looks to reclaim Winston Top Fuel points lead at Maple Grove

NHRA: Dunn looks to reclaim Winston Top Fuel points lead at Maple Grove

NHRA: Dunn looks to reclaim Winston Top Fuel points lead at Maple Grove ... Continue reading

NHRA: Kurt Chronicles: Keystone Nationals Edition

NHRA: Kurt Chronicles: Keystone Nationals Edition

Kurt Chronicles: Keystone Natls. Edition ... Continue reading

NHRA: Pawuk eager to return to winner's circle in NHRA Pro Stock

NHRA: Pawuk eager to return to winner's circle in NHRA Pro Stock

NHRA: Pawuk eager to return to winner's circle in NHRA Pro Stock ... Continue reading

NHRA: Treble emerges as new threat in Pro Stock Motorcycles category

NHRA: Treble emerges as new threat in Pro Stock Motorcycles category

NHRA: Treble emerges as new threat in Pro Stock Motorcycles category ... Continue reading

NHRA: True Value NHRA Keystone Nationals General Information

NHRA: True Value NHRA Keystone Nationals General Information

NHRA: True Value NHRA Keystone Nationals General Information ... Continue reading

NHRA: Warren Report: Keystone Nationals Edition

NHRA: Warren Report: Keystone Nationals Edition

Warren Report: Keystone Natls. Edition ... Continue reading

NHRA: Worsham continues to make noise in NHRA Funny Car competition

NHRA: Worsham continues to make noise in NHRA Funny Car competition

NHRA: Worsham continues to make noise in NHRA Funny Car competition ... Continue reading

PACCAR Endorses ATA Trucking Industry Image Campaign

PACCAR Endorses ATA Trucking Industry Image Campaign

"The North American trucking industry today moves more goods to more people in more places than ever before in its history. We are proud that the industry's safety record continues to improve even as freight volumes increase." ... Continue reading

PARTS Trucks: St. Augustine Event Postponed Due to Hurricane Floyd

PARTS Trucks: St. Augustine Event Postponed Due to Hurricane Floyd

PARTS Trucks: St. Augustine Event Postponed Due to Hurricane Floyd ... Continue reading

PCC Group Announces Stock Buy-Back Program

PCC Group Announces Stock Buy-Back Program

PCC Group Inc. announced that the company's Board has authorized a stock repurchase program, authorizing the purchase of 500,000 shares of PCC Group's common stock. ... Continue reading

Robbie Rice will be seventh member of 'Simpson Super Seven'

Robbie Rice will be seventh member of 'Simpson Super Seven'

ROBBIE RICE WILL BE SEVENTH MEMBER OF 'SIMPSON SUPER SEVEN' ... Continue reading

School's Open -- Bicyclists, Drivers Urged to Use Caution, Reminds Auto Club

School's Open -- Bicyclists, Drivers Urged to Use Caution, Reminds Auto Club

Bicycle-related auto crashes killed 16 children aged five to 15 and injured more than 3,700 in California last year, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. ... Continue reading

SDRC Acquires Enterprise Software Products, Inc.

SDRC Acquires Enterprise Software Products, Inc.

SDRC announced that it has acquired Enterprise Software Products, Inc. (ESP), of Exton, Pennsylvania. ... Continue reading

Slater Focuses Nation's Attention on Preventing Child Pedestrian Injuries

Slater Focuses Nation's Attention on Preventing Child Pedestrian Injuries

On the 100th anniversary of the first traffic fatality, U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater focused on the safety of children as millions headed back to school this month. ... Continue reading

Sunland RV Resorts Offers Safari in San Diego!

Sunland RV Resorts Offers Safari in San Diego!

Sunland RV Resorts is rapidly becoming one of California's best known full service luxury RV resort facilities in the country. ... Continue reading

Suzuki GSX-R600 (1999)

Suzuki GSX-R600 (1999)

>Suzuki GSX-R600 (1999) ... Continue reading

Tracks: Final race of the season at Bloomington Speedway Friday

Tracks: Final race of the season at Bloomington Speedway Friday

Tracks: Final race of the season at Bloomington Speedway Friday ... Continue reading

Tracks: State-of-the-art AMB System to handle timing and scoring at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Tracks: State-of-the-art AMB System to handle timing and scoring at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Tracks: State-of-the-art AMB System to handle timing and scoring at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... Continue reading

USAC: 'Simpson Super Seven' Seek $50,000 bonus Saturday at Indianapolis Raceway Park

USAC: 'Simpson Super Seven' Seek $50,000 bonus Saturday at Indianapolis Raceway Park

USAC: 'Simpson Super Seven' Seek $50,000 bonus Saturday at Indianapolis Raceway Park ... Continue reading

Visteon and Nintendo Bring Powerful Fun-on-the Mobile Entertainment to Europe

Visteon and Nintendo Bring Powerful Fun-on-the Mobile Entertainment to Europe

Super Mario and Darth Vader have taken to the road, and kids across Europe will soon be battling these and other popular Nintendo video game characters in the back seat of their parents' cars, thanks to Visteon Automotive systems. ... Continue reading

Visteon Defines the Future of Automotive Design With Superintegration(TM)

Visteon Defines the Future of Automotive Design With Superintegration(TM)

Visteon Automotive Systems is leading an automotive industry revolution with Superintegration(TM) -- an innovative technology destined to define the future of automotive design. ... Continue reading

Visteon Investing in the Future of German Children

Visteon Investing in the Future of German Children

Visteon announced the first of many global community investments intended to help children throughout the world see the possibilities in their future. ... Continue reading

Visteon Pumps Up Presence in Aftermarket With Opening of New Center in Germany

Visteon Pumps Up Presence in Aftermarket With Opening of New Center in Germany

Visteon Automotive Systems is intensifying its efforts to become a leading aftermarket brand in Europe with the opening of a new aftermarket product center in Morfelden-Walldorf near Frankfurt, Germany. ... Continue reading

Visteon's Mobile Office Solutions Give Busy Commuters More Time

Visteon's Mobile Office Solutions Give Busy Commuters More Time

Today Visteon gave business commuters an extra seven days a year. How? By providing innovative systems solutions that will optimize driving time. ... Continue reading

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