AAA and Mediatrope Win Compass Award
AAA and Mediatrope take top honors in the 1998 Compass Awards sponsored by the Public Relations Society of America for the creation of an engaging children's web site on traffic safety. ... Continue reading
Arvin Boosts Quarterly Dividend 5%
The Board of Directors of Arvin Industries, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of 21 cents per Common Share, payable December 31, 1998, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Dec 4, 1998. ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 42
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 42 ... Continue reading
BMW Z3 ROADSTER 2.8 (1999) ... Continue reading
Borg-Warner Automotive Declares Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable November 16, 1998, to shareholders of record on November 2,1998. ... Continue reading
Bundy Wins Multiple Ford F-Series Contracts
Bundy Group has been awarded contracts for small diameter fluid line systems business on three of Ford's next generation truck line models. ... Continue reading
Carport Customers to Reap Benefits of New Inventory System
Supply Chain Solutions Inc., a developer of supply chain software, announced that Carport Inc., an auto aftermarket wholesale/distributor recently completed the installation of a new state-of-the-art distribution replenishment system. ... Continue reading
CART: Driver Standings Through October 15th
CART: Driver Standings Through October 15th ... Continue reading
CART: Goodyear Tire Notes for the IndyCarnival Australia
CART: Goodyear Tire Notes for the IndyCarnival Australia ... Continue reading
Chrysler Reports Assembly Plants Schedule for Week of Oct 19, 1998
Chrysler Corporation reports all nine U.S. assembly plants and all three Canadian assembly plants will operate the week of October 19, 1998. ... Continue reading
Citation Corporation Reports Preliminary Fiscal 1998 Q4 Loss
Citation Corporation said it expects to report a loss for its fiscal fourth quarter of 1998 of $0.50 to $0.60 per share, which includes a charge to write down assets of its Oberdorfer Industries division in Syracuse, NY of between $0.30 and $0.40. ... Continue reading
Computer Systems Management, Inc. Opens an Office in Detroit
Computer Systems Management, Inc. of Alexandria, Virginia, recently opened an office in Detroit, Michigan. This launches an expansion of CSMI's transportation technology capabilities to include automotive systems engineering. ... Continue reading
DODGE NEON R/T COUPE New Car Review: DODGE NEON R/T COUPE (1999)
DODGE NEON R/T COUPE (1999) ... Continue reading
Donnelly Corporation Announces Dividend
Donnelly Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on its Class A Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on Jan 1, 1999 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 12/15/98. ... Continue reading
Environmental Systems Products Holdings Inc. Announces Expiration
Environmental Systems Products Holdings Inc. announced that, as Oct. 15, 1998, the tender offer relating to the outstanding 9- 1/8% Senior Notes due 2001 and the outstanding 9-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003 of Envirotest Systems had expired. ... Continue reading
Exide Corporation Announces Management Changes
The Board of Directors of Exide Corporation announced that Arthur M. Hawkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has resigned his positions. Mr. Hawkins will serve the Board of Exide as Chairman Emeritus. ... Continue reading
Formula One: Driver Standings Through October 15th
Formula One: Driver Standings Through October 15th ... Continue reading
Harvard Industries' Reorganization Plan Confirmed
Harvard Industries, Inc. announced the confirmation of its first amended Plan of Reorganization dated August 19, 1998, by the Honorable Sue L. Robinson in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. ... Continue reading
HOW-TO: OTHER WINTERIZING STUFF
HOW-TO: OTHER WINTERIZING STUFF ... Continue reading
IMPCO Technologies Elects Chairman and New Board Member
IMPCO Technologies Inc. announced the election of Robert M. Stemmler, president and chief executive officer, to the additional position of chairman of the board. ... Continue reading
Insilco Seeks Consent and Waiver from Noteholders
Insilco Corporation said that it has launched a Consent Solicitation to the holders of its 10.25% Senior Subordinated Notes, due in 2007, requesting the waiver of certain rights contained in the Note indenture dated August 12, 1997. ... Continue reading
International Rectifier Reports Breakeven Quarter
International Rectifier Corp. reported net income of $34,000 on revenue of $127.5 million in the quarter ended September, compared with net income of $6.1 million on revenue of $133.1 million in the prior-year quarter. ... Continue reading
International Sales Executive Named At MotorVac
MotorVac Technologies, manufacturer and marketer of the MotorVac CarbonClean System and Industrial Diesel Tune, announced the promotion of Romy Laxamana from director of marketing to vice president of international sales. ... Continue reading
IRL: Driver Standings Through October 15th (Final)
IRL: Driver Standings Through October 15th (Final) ... Continue reading
J.T. Granatelli Lubricants, Inc. Acquires Second Product Order
J.T. Granatelli Lubricants, Inc. announced that it has received an additional product order from Tyre Protection Specialists (TPS) of Durbin, South Africa, one of the country's largest distribution and marketing groups. ... Continue reading
Many Consumers Overspend On Vehicle Maintenance
Many consumers are wasting money on unnecessary auto maintenance, according to a survey conducted by AAA. The survey was a part of AAA's campaign to educate consumers during October -- National Car Care Month. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Offers Tourist Delivery Online
Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc. announced a milestone in its new interactive retail initiative: European Delivery on the Worldwide Web. ... Continue reading
Motorola Creates New Group to Focus On Automotive Communications
Motorola announced that it was creating a new business group to focus resources on the growing worldwide opportunity in the emerging auto comm industry, and to ensure that customers are easily able to access the full scope of Motorola's capabilities. ... Continue reading
NASCAR Busch Grand National: Driver Standings Through October 15th
NASCAR Busch Grand National: Driver Standings Through October 15th ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through October 15th
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through October 15th ... Continue reading
NASCAR-WCUP: Goodyear Tire Notes for the NASCAR Winston Cup Pepsi 400
NASCAR-WCUP: Goodyear Tire Notes for the NASCAR Winston Cup Pepsi 400 ... Continue reading
NASCAR Winston Cup: Bobby Labonte Grabs Daytona's Historic Pole
NASCAR Winston Cup: Bobby Labonte Grabs Daytona's Historic Pole ... Continue reading
NASCAR Winston Cup: Driver Standings Through October 15th
NASCAR Winston Cup: Driver Standings Through October 15th ... Continue reading
NHRA: Driver Standings Through October 15th
NHRA: Driver Standings Through October 15th ... Continue reading
NHRA: Worsham Anticipates Return to Texas Motorplex
NHRA: Worsham Anticipates Return to Texas Motorplex ... Continue reading
Nissan N. America President Gives `Back to Basics' Update
With the "father" of the Z car at his side, Nissan North America President Minoru Nakamura presented an update to the company's "Back to Basics" business strategy earlier this week. ... Continue reading
Noble International, Ltd. Names New Chief Financial Officer
Noble International, Ltd. announced that Dan W. Sampson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. ... Continue reading
Oakhurst Company Announces Second Quarter Results
Oakhurst Company, Inc. announced operating results for the second quarter ended August 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
OUT-OF-SIGHT New Zero Profile Mobile Antenna
Command Communications, Inc. has announced its newest product, OUT-OF-SIGHT(tm) Antenna and Coaxial Cables, setting a new industry standard for the mobile antenna market. ... Continue reading
R&B to Acquire Auto Brake Parts Supplier
R&B, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Allparts, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of JPE, Inc. for approximately $10 million in cash. ... Continue reading
Singer Toni Braxton Agrees BMW `Should Get Its Car Back'
After learning of the lawsuit brought against her by BMW Financial Services NA, Inc., regarding recovery of a car leased by a former employee, Grammy Award-winning recording artist Toni Braxton released the following statement: ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Agreement for Ownership Restructuring
Spartan Motors, Inc. announced an agreement for the restructuring of ownership in Richmond, Ind.-based Carpenter Industries. The restructuring could be completed as early as October 23, 1998. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Earnings News Conference Scheduled
Tenneco has scheduled a conference call for members of the press for Wednesday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m. E.D.T. to review its 1998 third quarter results. ... Continue reading
The Timken Company in Discussions with British Tube Manufacturer
The Timken Company announced that it has entered into discussions with the Hay Hall Group Ltd. which could result in the acquisition of Desford Tubes Ltd., a steel tubing manufacturer in Leicester, England. ... Continue reading
Vehicle Parts Managers Seek Personal Relationship with Manufacturer
A simple phone call to automotive dealership parts managers every few weeks may have a significant impact on their satisfaction with manufacturers, according to the J.D. Power and Ass 1998 Parts Managers' Study. ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 336,740 units, down from the 351,732 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Declares Cash Dividend
The board of directors of Winnebago Industries, Inc., have declared a cash dividend of ten cents per share, payable on January 11, 1999 to shareholders of record as of December 11, 1998. ... Continue reading
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