Tuesday, November 17, 1998

1998 IHRA National Event Schedule

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1998 NHRA Winston Drag Racing National Event Schedule

1999 NHRA Winston Drag Racing National Event Schedule ... Continue reading

AMA, PJ1 National Arenacross Series Results and Standings (Worcester, MA)

Results and standings from the AMA PJ1 NATIONAL ARENACROSS SERIES event at WORCESTER, MA, November 13 and 14, 1998 ... Continue reading

ATLANTIC: Elton Julian Signs with PDR-Water Joe Racing

ATLANTIC: Elton Julian Signs with PDR-Water Joe Racing ... Continue reading

AutoBond Releases Third Quarter Earnings

AutoBond Acceptance Corporation is reporting a third quarter 1998 loss of $0.38 per share on a net loss of $2,051,476 versus income of $0.08 per share on net income of $511,814 for the third quarter 1997. ... Continue reading

AutoInfo, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 1998 Results

AutoInfo, Inc. announced results of its operations for the three and nine months ended Sept 30, 1998. For the three months ended September 30, 1998, the Company reported revenues of approximately $700,000 and a net loss of $5,451,000. ... Continue reading

BAT #1 Auto Plant Now In Production

BAT International announces that next week the new Governor of Baja California North will visit and inaugurate BAT Otay Mesa composite auto plant, which is the First auto plant in Baja to produce utility electric vehicles among other versions. ... Continue reading

BEI Technologies Reports Fiscal 1998 Q4 and Year-End Results

BEI Technologies, Inc. reported that for the fiscal 1998 year ended October 3, 1998, consolidated after-tax income from continuing operations was $2,515,000, or $0.35 per share, compared to $2,997,000, or $0.42 per share, in fiscal year 1997. ... Continue reading

BREED Reports First Quarter Results

BREED Technologies, Inc., a worldwide leader in automotive occupant safety systems, reported a net loss of $28.5 million or $0.77 per share for the first quarter ended September 30, 1998. ... Continue reading

Canadian Tire To Drive Continued Supply Chain Improvements

Industri-Matematik International Corp. announced Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, Canada's largest hardgoods retailer, has selected Industri-Matematik's Supply Chain Execution Software Suite to help it continue to drive supply chain improvement. ... Continue reading

Chrysler/UAW National Wellness Program Recipient of 23 Awards

The Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) presented the Chrysler/UAW National Wellness Program with 23 Well Workplace Gold Awards on November 12, 1998. ... Continue reading

Citation Announces Fiscal 1998 Earnings

Citation Corporation announced that its fiscal 1998 sales of $724 million were up 11.6 percent from fiscal 1997 sales of $649 million. ... Continue reading

Co-Marketing the Truth in the 'X-Files' and the Oldsmobile Intrigue

Learn the truth behind how the hip "X-Files" property and the General Motors Oldsmobile Intrigue mid-size car created a successful co-marketing and cross-promotional conspiracy at the International Association of Business Communicators' meeting. ... Continue reading

CommandLink now available to Chicago Residents

Omega Research and Development, a Douglasville, Ga.-based company providing products and services in the auto and personal security industries, announced the availability of CommandLink(TM) to Chicago area residents. ... Continue reading

Dana Realigns Canadian Aftermarket Operations

The Automotive Aftermarket Group of Dana Corporation announced a number of organizational changes designed to support continued business growth and the delivery of increased value to Dana's Canadian customers. ... Continue reading

Daniel Sherrick Appointed UAW General Counsel

UAW President Stephen P. Yokich has announced the appointment of Daniel Sherrick to serve as General Counsel of the UAW. Sherrick replaces Jordan Rossen who retired. ... Continue reading

Delphi Automotive Systems Announces Senior Officers

The proposed operating officers and senior staff of Delphi Automotive Systems were announced by Delphi chairman, CEO and president J.T. Battenberg III. ... Continue reading

Delphi Automotive Systems Corporation Files Registration Statement

Delphi Automotive Systems Corporation announced that it filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to an initial public offering of its common stock. ... Continue reading

Delphi Automotive Systems Nominates Board of Directors    

Several director nominees for the board of directors for Delphi Automotive Systems were announced by Delphi chairman, CEO and president J.T. Battenberg III and Lead Director Thomas S. Wyman. ... Continue reading

Excelsior-Henderson Motorcycle Co Announces Q3 1998 Results

Excelsior-Henderson Motorcycle Manufacturing Company announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended October 3, 1998. ... Continue reading

Experts Discuss Hybrid Vehicles and Fuel Cells at L.A. Auto Show

The escalating debate surrounding the future alternative fuel of choice may become a little clearer as keynote speaker Amory Lovins and a panel of experts examine hybrid vehicles and fuel cell technology at the Autos and the Environment conference. ... Continue reading

FIRST PRIORITY GROUP Reports Third Quarter Results

FIRST PRIORITY GROUP, INC., reported that a weather-related dip in revenue, coupled with continuing heavy investment in systems and staff to accommodate anticipated growth, resulted in an expected net loss for the third quarter. ... Continue reading

Ford Focus Voted European Car of the Year 1999

The all-new Ford Focus, which makes its U.S. debut at the North American Intl. Auto Show in January, has won the prestigious "European Car of the Year" award, widely recognized as the most significant accolade in the European motor industry. ... Continue reading

Gentex Corp Founder Receives National Entrepreneur of the Year

Fred Bauer, chairman and CEO of Gentex Corporation, has been named the 1998 National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Master Entrepreneur category. ... Continue reading

Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

The Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share on the company's outstanding common stock. ... Continue reading

International Speedway Corporation Announces New Sponsor

International Speedway Corporation announced that Frontier Corporation and Frontier Cellular have reached a three-year agreement to sponsor the "Frontier at the Glen" NASCAR Winston Cup Series event at Watkins Glen, New York. ... Continue reading

IRL Announces New Engine Specs

The IRL's Tony George and Leo Mehl announced new engine regulations for the years 2000-2004 at a news conference earlier today. The press conference confirmed that engine displacement for the year 2000 will change from 4.0 litres to 3.5 litres. ... Continue reading

KeyTrak Announces New Remote Monitoring System

KeyTrak, Inc., the leader in automated key control systems, announced the development of a new security monitoring system that serves as an "electronic" watch dog for automotive dealerships. ... Continue reading

Lear Corporation Announces Key Executive Appointments

Lear Corporation Chairman and CEO Kenneth L. Way announced the appointment of Robert E. Rossiter as President and Chief Operating Officer and James H. Vandenberghe as Vice Chairman. Both executives continue to report to Way. ... Continue reading

Lutz Statement on Being Named CEO of Exide Corp.

Exide Corporation announced the election of Robert A. Lutz as Chairman, President and Chief Executive. He assumes this role December 1. ... Continue reading

Mechanical Dynamics and University of Iowa Sign Agreement

Mechanical Dynamics, Inc. announced a strategic partnership with the University of Iowa in which durability simulation technology developed by the University will be integrated with Mechanical Dynamics' ADAMS(R) virtual prototyping software. ... Continue reading

Motorists Can Avoid Drowsy Driving During Thanksgiving Holiday

The Automobile Club of Southern California is warning motorists that falling asleep at the wheel can bring a tragic end to holiday travel plans. ... Continue reading

NASCAR GDS: Swaim Victorious in the Battle of the Champions

NASCAR GDS: Swaim Victorious in the Battle of the Champions ... Continue reading

National Auto Finance Company, Inc. Announces Q3 Results

National Auto Finance Company, Inc. reported a net loss of approximately $5.7M, or $0.63 per share, for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 1998, compared with a net loss of approximately $8.8 million, or $1.25 per share, for the year-earlier period. ... Continue reading

New Mercedes-Benz Retailer Opens in Fort Wayne

As sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and light trucks continue to break records, Shaver Imports has opened for business to better service their Mercedes-Benz customers in the Fort Wayne and surrounding communities. ... Continue reading

New Motor Vehicle Laws Seminar in San Francisco

Big changes are in store net year for vehicle registration fees, red light runners, and owners of radar detection devices due to recently passed laws. ... Continue reading

New Service Approves Auto Loans in 15 Seconds On-line

A new online service from AAA Financial Services allows users to apply for an auto loan and get credit approval in as little as 15 seconds in some cases, AAA said of the Web site at www.financial.aaa.com. ... Continue reading

NHRA Releases 1999 Television Schedule

NHRA Releases 1999 Television Schedule ... Continue reading

NHRA: Stevens Captures Pro Stock Crown

NHRA: Stevens Captures Pro Stock Crown ... Continue reading

NPI Develops E-Mail Renewal Program for VW Club

Network Publishing, Inc., announced that it recently completed a mass e-mail campaign for Volkswagen of America. NPI designed and implemented an e-mail program that lowered the cost and simplified the renewal-notification process for VoA's VW Club. ... Continue reading

Orbital Announces Expanded Siemens Relationship

Orbital Engine Corporation Limited is pleased to announce an expansion of Synerject, the manufacturing joint venture equally owned by Siemens Automotive Corporation and Orbital. ... Continue reading

Penske Auto Centers Names Bill McStay

Jim Wheat, President/CEO of Penske Auto Centers, Inc., announced that Bill McStay has been named Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. ... Continue reading

Precision Auto Care, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results

Precision Auto Care, Inc. announced that the Company reported revenues of $11.8 million and a net loss of $717,000, or $0.12 per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 1998. ... Continue reading

Preparation 2000: Dynamic and Diverse

Chrysler Corporation and ESSENCE magazine, in conjunction with the 1998 Essence Awards, will sponsor a reception, lecture and discussion "Preparation 2000: Dynamic and Diverse," featuring Patricia Russell-McCloud. ... Continue reading

Rexhall Industries Reports Third Quarter Results

Rexhall Industries Inc. reported $.32 diluted earnings per share on earnings of $965,000 for the third quarter of 1998 compared to $.11 diluted earnings per share on earnings of $329,000 for the third quarter of 1997. ... Continue reading

Ricardo Consulting Engineers Selects DesignQA

Prescient Technologies, Inc. announced that Ricardo Consulting Engineers selected the industry leading design quality assurance application, DesignQA(TM) to ensure the quality of the CAD/CAM models and drawings for their products. ... Continue reading

Riviera Tool Company Selected as Successful Company

Riviera Tool Company has been selected by IW Growing Companies, the leading management magazine for small to midsized manufacturers, to be in the inaugural class of the IW Growing Companies 25, America's Most Successful Manufacturers. ... Continue reading

Showcases VW - From Rags To Riches To Rags To???

As the predominant import car company of the Fifties and Sixties, Volkswagen set the North American car market on fire with the Beetle. ... Continue reading

Sprints/Midgets: Phoenix 'Duel in the Desert' Opens USAC's Final 3-Race Calendar

Sprints/Midgets: Phoenix 'Duel in the Desert' Opens USAC's Final 3-Race Calendar ... Continue reading

Standard & Poor's Assigns DaimlerChrysler Corporate Credit Ratings

Standard & Poor's assigned its single-'A'-plus/'A-1' corporate credit ratings to the newly formed DaimlerChrysler AG, following the successful completion of a merger between Daimler-Benz AG and Chrysler Corp. The outlook is stable. ... Continue reading

TBWA Worldwide and M.A. Hanna Execs Discuss Recent Investments

November Issue Profiles One Global Leader that Bought a Majority Stake in a Japanese Ad Agency; Another that Formed a Joint Venture with a Japanese Manufacturer. But Is There More to the Stories? ... Continue reading

The Aluminum Association Hires Strat@comm

Strat@comm, a DC-based public affairs firm announced it will be working with The Aluminum Association to craft and execute an education campaign targeted at policy makers and members of the media. ... Continue reading

The Cobalt Group Offers 'The Essentials Web Site Package'

The Cobalt Group(tm) has introduced a package of interactive marketing features and services to provide dealers with a comprehensive, cost-effective, one-stop Internet solution, the company announced. ... Continue reading

Turbodyne Signs Marketing Alliance with Barnes Dyer Marketing

Turbodyne Technologies announced that it has signed a marketing alliance agreement with Barnes Dyer Marketing Inc. (BDM). ... Continue reading

USRRC: Panoz Motor Sports Reorganizes Management Staff

USRRC: Panoz Motor Sports Reorganizes Management Staff ... Continue reading

Winterizing Will Help Avoid Automotive Troubles According to NAPA

As morning frost hits more regions of the nation, now is the time for consumers to winterize their cars, according to the National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA). ... Continue reading

WOO: World of Outlaws' '99 Schedule Features More TV

WOO: World of Outlaws' '99 Schedule Features More TV ... Continue reading

ZAP Sales Up 145 Percent For Third Quarter 1998

ZAP Power Systems reported its unaudited financial results for the three months ended September 30, 1998. ... Continue reading

ZAP Sales Up 145 Percent For Third Quarter 1998

ZAP Power Systems reported its unaudited financial results for the three months ended September 30, 1998. ... Continue reading