AAA Says Gas Prices Up: First Rise Since October
The national average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline increased 1 cent in one month to 97 cents per gallon, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report. This marks the first increase in gas prices since October 1998, when prices rose .9 cent from September. ... Continue reading
Alan Jackson Song Takes Customers to 'Ford Country' at Dallas Auto Show
Country music sensation Alan Jackson, who has been singing about Ford trucks for two years, is changing his tune. Next month, he'll begin singing about "Ford Country" -- a tribute to the people who live and work in their Ford trucks ... Continue reading
AlliedSignal Names John H. Weber President Of Friction Materials Business
AlliedSignal Inc. announced today that John H. Weber has been named President of the company's Friction Materials business. ... Continue reading
Bikers Dream Announces Distribution Agreement With Costco
Bikers Dream Inc. today announced the distribution agreement with Costco Companies Inc., operator of 200 warehouse-style consumer style buying outlets in the U.S. ... Continue reading
Budget Rent-A-Car Ordered to Turn Over Accident Info In Discrimination Suit
Budget Rent-A-Car, accused of gouging Michigan consumers and discriminating against minorities in a Class Action lawsuit filed in Wayne County Circuit Court, was ordered to turn over accident information by 3/19/99 ... Continue reading
Carl Lewis To Participate in Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race
Nine-time Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis is ready to trade in his running shoes for racing gloves and a chance to jump behind the wheel of a race-ready Toyota Celica. ... Continue reading
CART: Cicale Returns to Team Kool Green
CART: Cicale Returns to Team Kool Green ... Continue reading
Continental Reports Consolidated Earnings
Profits before income taxes at the Continental Corporation rose by DM 153 million to DM 611 million (+33%) in 1998. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Announces New Communications Structure
DaimlerChrysler has established a new communications department designed to meet the international requirements of the new company that was founded through the merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler Corporation in 1998. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Gives Gold Pentastar to Siemens' Power Semiconductor Grp
The Power Semiconductors division of Siemens Microelectronics, Inc., has received a Gold Pentastar Award from DaimlerChrysler for Model Year 1998 for outstanding service, quality, and technology in smart power components ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Introduces Integrated, Value-based Controlling System
DaimlerChrysler has introduced an integrated value-based controlling system, that will serve as the merged company's management tool. ... Continue reading
DENSO Acquires Rotating Machines Division
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi, Japan, today announced that it will acquire 80 percent of Magneti Marelli's Rotating Machines Division by mutual agreement with the European automotive components manufacturer ... Continue reading
Donaldson Company: Meeting Tougher Standards in a Noisier World
As noise pollution becomes an increasing concern, the trucking industry faces growing vehicle noise regulations on federal, state and local levels. The Donaldson Company's new Silent Partner silencer will help truckers to effectively meet these requirements in a cost-effective manner. ... Continue reading
FIA Cup for Historic Grand Touring Cars
1999 National Events Schedule ... Continue reading
FIA Cup for Historic Grand Touring Cars
1999 National Events Schedule ... Continue reading
FIA European Drag Racing Championship
1999 National Events Schedule ... Continue reading
FIA European Hill Climb Championship
1999 National Events Schedule ... Continue reading
FIA Middle East Rally Championship
1999 National Events Schedule ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces 1998 Results
FinishMaster, Inc., a leading national distributor of automotive paints and related accessories, reported today that net income for the year ended December 31, 1998 increased 203% to $1,988,000 on revenues of $309,946,000, compared to net income of $656,000 on revenues of $130,175,000 in the prior year. ... Continue reading
Flow International to Acquire ABB Pressure Systems of Sweden
Flow International Corporation and Asea Brown Boveri AB (ABB) today announced Flow has reached an agreement in principal to acquire ABB Pressure Systems AB. ... Continue reading
GenCorp reported today significantly improved 1999 first quarter earnings of $0.41 per diluted share compared to $0.31 per diluted share during the first quarter of 1998 ... Continue reading
IMPCO Technologies to Introduce Alternative Fuel Tank Delivery System
IMPCO Technologies Inc announced that it will shortly introduce the next generation of alternative fuel tank systems, which will incorporate a Tri-Shield all-composite cylinder for natural gas powered vehicles. ... Continue reading
LAVERDA Motorcycles Set for Comeback in New York
Never say never says Motor Laverda USA as the Italy's leading motorcycle manufacturer announces today the reintroduction of LAVERDA motorcycles to the United States. ... Continue reading
Majestic Transportation Products Announces Approval of Safe-T-Bar Pilot Program
Majestic Transportation Products, Ltd. is pleased to announce that as of March 3, 1999 it's new school bus passenger restraint product, the Safe-T-Bar, has completed and passed the full complement of testing required under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is ready for market roll-out. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Lenkungen and Siemens Join to Develop Steering Systems
Mercedes-Benz Lenkungen (Steering) GmbH, Duesseldorf, a wholly owned subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler, and Siemens Automotive, Regensburg, have signed an agreement to jointly develop power steering and complete steering systems for vehicles. ... Continue reading
Meritor Automotive Elects T. E. O'Rourke, President Light Vehicle Systems Business
Meritor Automotive Inc announced that its board of directors has elected Terrence E. O'Rourke as President of its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business and a Senior Vice President of the Company. ... Continue reading
NASCAR-BGN: Mclaughlin Continues Climb Up Points Ladder in Atlanta
NASCAR-BGN: Mclaughlin Continues Climb Up Points Ladder in Atlanta ... Continue reading
NASCAR-BGN: Sawyer Posts Solid Finish in Atlanta
NASCAR-BGN: Sawyer Posts Solid Finish in Atlanta ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Jax Raceways Host Double Points Night
NASCAR: Jax Raceways Host Double Points Night ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Michael Waltrip hot at Atlanta Sunday - almost too hot
NASCAR WCUP: Michael Waltrip hot at Atlanta Sunday - almost too hot ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Steve Park Awaits New York City Return
NASCAR WCUP: Steve Park Awaits New York City Return ... Continue reading
NASCAR-WCUP: Ted Musgrave to Drive Polaris Ford Taurus
NASCAR-WCUP: Ted Musgrave to Drive Polaris Ford Taurus ... Continue reading
National-Standard Company Sells U.K. Wire Operations
National-Standard Company announced today the sale of its wire operations in Kidderminster, England to a local management group led by Alan Hopkins, Managing Director. The new company will operate under the name N-S Europe Limited. ... Continue reading
Navidec Joins Forces with Automotive Lease Guide
Denver-based Navidec Inc. announced a partnership with Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) based in Santa Barbara, California ... Continue reading
NHRA: 'Frozen Out' First Race in 1999 Team Kendall Challenge Make Up Date Announced
NHRA: 'Frozen Out' First Race in 1999 Team Kendall Challenge Make Up Date Announced ... Continue reading
Nissan Receives Formal Offer from French Automaker Renault
Nissan North America issued the following statement today on behalf of its parent company, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., which received a formal proposal from Renault SA to acquire a stake in the Japanese automaker ... Continue reading
Oxford Automotive, Inc. Appoints President of French Division
Oxford Automotive, Inc., a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier, has appointed Jean-Francois Constant to president of Oxford Automotive, Inc. France. ... Continue reading
Peregrine Incorporated Hires Investment Banker
Peregrine Incorporated Chief Executive Officer James J. Bonsall said the company has hired investment banker BT Alex. Brown to explore opportunities for sale of the company to prospective buyers within the automotive industry ... Continue reading
RALLY: Ford Martini team aims to build on McRaes win
RALLY: Ford Martini team aims to build on McRaes win ... Continue reading
Standard Products Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
Directors of The Standard Products Co. today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.18 per share, payable April 23, 1999 to shareholders of record April 9, 1999 ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Reclassifies Cygnet Dealer and Posts Expected Q1 Results
Ugly Duckling Corporation (Nasdaq NM: UGLY) today announced a reclassification of Cygnet Dealer into continuing operations and anticipated first quarter results. ... Continue reading
Uniprime Capital Acceptance, Inc. Announces Buy Back Program
Uniprime Capital Acceptance Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the buy back of up to 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. ... Continue reading
Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. Reports 1998 Operating Income
Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. reported 1998 full year operating income of $1.8 million compared to an operating loss of $748 thousand in 1997 ... Continue reading
USAC: Davey Hamilton Sweeps Madera & Stockton MCI Worldcom Western Midgets
USAC: Davey Hamilton Sweeps Madera & Stockton MCI Worldcom Western Midgets ... Continue reading
USAC: Ladies Golf Tourney to Benefit USAC Benevolent Fund & Honor Mrs. Hulman
USAC: Ladies Golf Tourney to Benefit USAC Benevolent Fund & Honor Mrs. Hulman ... Continue reading
Western Oil and Tire Distributors Offer to Buy Tire Business
WOTD announced that it has extended its agreement until June 30, 1999 to acquire a $3 million Tire business in Nevada which operates two retail tire stores and a recapping plant. ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Q2 Revenues
Winnebago Industries, Inc., one of the nation's leading motor home manufacturers, today reported record revenues for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 1999. ... Continue reading
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