AIAG Congress Addresses Construction Industry Boom
With economic development and new construction at an all-time high in Michigan, the Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG) Construction Industry Focus Group (CIFG) recently held a Construction Skilled Trades Training Congress. ... Continue reading
AQM Announces Record Sales Growth for 1998
AQM Automotive Corporation announced that sales for the year ended November 30th, 1998 increased by 23.1% over 1997 to $12,615,067. ... Continue reading
A. Schulman Receives Most Improved Supplier Award
A. Schulman, Inc. has received Johnson Controls' Most Improved Supplier Award. A. Schulman supplies copolymer polypropylene to the division of Johnson Controls formerly known as the Prince Corporation in Holland, Michigan. ... Continue reading
Avis Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steps Down
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. announced that R. Craig Hoenshell will step down as chairman and chief executive officer of the company. ... Continue reading
CCC Announces 7,000th Collision Repair Digital Imaging Customer
CCC Information Services Inc., the leading provider of solutions to the automotive claims industry announced the 7,000th collision repair customer of its digital imaging products. ... Continue reading
Drew Acquires the Remaining Assets and Business of Coil Clip
Drew Industries Incorporated announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Lippert Components, Inc. acquired all the assets and business of Coil Clip, Inc. located in Boaz, Alabama. ... Continue reading
GenCorp Announces Plan to Create Two Separate Companies
GenCorp announced a plan to spin off its Performance Chemicals (formerly Specialty Polymers) and Decorative & Building Products businesses to GenCorp shareholders as a separate publicly traded polymer products company. ... Continue reading
GenCorp Reports $0.77 Fourth Quarter EPS
GenCorp reported substantially improved 1998 fourth quarter earnings of $0.77 per diluted share compared to $0.52 per diluted share during the fourth quarter of 1997. ... Continue reading
GM Announces Kits to Help Prevent Child Deaths in Trunks
General Motors will offer child-resistant trunk kits for most of its 1990 and newer family passenger cars engineered in the United States. The dealer-installed trunk kits will be available through GM dealers early next year. ... Continue reading
Hertz Is Named Official Car Rental Company for Volant Sports
The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest car rental company has been named the "Official Car Rental Company" for Volant Sports, leading manufacturer of performance enhancing skis and snowboards. ... Continue reading
INDUSTRYWEEK Selects DesignQA as a Technology of the Year
Prescient Technologies is a winner in INDUSTRYWEEK's Sixth annual Technology and Innovation Awards Program. The editors of the leading manufacturing magazine have selected DesignQA(TM) as one of 25 Technologies of the Year for 1998. ... Continue reading
IRL: Observations from IRL Testing at WDW
IRL: Observations from IRL Testing at WDW ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Announces Comfort With Fourth Quarter
Sidney B. DeBoer, Chairman and CEO of Lithia Motors, Inc., stated, "Our business has been solid in the fourth quarter as we continue to improve the operations of the newly acquired stores. ... Continue reading
Mark IV Reports Third Quarter Results
Mark IV Industries, Inc. reported results for its third fiscal quarter and nine months ended November 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
More Powerful 1999 Honda CR-V Arriving in Dealer Showrooms
The 1999 Honda CR-V, boasting 20 more horsepower, is now arriving in dealer showrooms across the country with a manufacturer's suggested retail price starting at $18,550 for the 2WD LX. ... Continue reading
NAPA Honored by NASCAR ... Continue reading
NAPA Recommends An Annual Engine Performance Evaluation
The idea of driving an aging car until it dies without sinking another dollar into it is no longer an option in many parts of the U.S., due to stricter emission standards for older vehicles. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Frontline Motorsports-South Joins Forces with Barry Owens Racing
NASCAR BGN: Frontline Motorsports-South Joins Forces with Barry Owens Racing ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Washington/Erving Honored At Press Conference
NASCAR BGN: Washington/Erving Honored At Press Conference ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Big Daddy's BBQ To Sponsor Donlavey Racing In 1999
NASCAR: Big Daddy's BBQ To Sponsor Donlavey Racing In 1999 ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Scott Hansen Named Driver Of #52 Oakwood Homes Chevrolet
NASCAR Trucks: Scott Hansen Named Driver Of #52 Oakwood Homes Chevrolet ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau Goes Sky-High
NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau Goes Sky-High ... Continue reading
Network Publishing, Inc., (NETPUB) recently announced that it was chosen to implement the Internet launch of Audi of America's new Audi TT Coupe, the birth of an Audi sports car tradition. ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Launches New Internet Site
The North American International Auto Show launched a new Internet site that contains detailed information on the 1999 NAIAS for journalists and the public. The address of the site is http://naias.com. ... Continue reading
Open Road Radio ... Continue reading
Ribbon Cut at First Chicagoland AutoNation USA Megastore
Entrepreneur and AutoNation USA co-CEO, H. Wayne Huizenga, will cut the ribbon at the first Chicagoland AutoNation USA used vehicle megastore in Downers Grove. ... Continue reading
Riviera Tool Co Announces 56% Increase In First Quarter Net Income
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Riviera Tool Company reported its operating results for the quarter ended November 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Helps Drive Automotive Solutions
For the auto industry, the 21st century does not have to wait for the year 2000; it is here now. The future is in the computer aided design systems now detailing 2001 model year cars and trucks. ... Continue reading
Snap-on Incorporated Names Brady Vice President, Human Resources
Snap-on Incorporated announced that it has named Sharon M. Brady vice president, human resources. ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Announces Stock Split
Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split. The record date for the stock split is January 4, 1999. The payment date for the stock split is January 25, 1999. ... Continue reading
Take CHP's `Sobriety Challenge' at Sears Point Raceway
In an effort to raise awareness about driving sobriety over the holidays, Sears Point Raceway and the California Highway Patrol will stage a controlled wine tasting on Dec. 17 to graphically illustrate how alcohol consumption affects driving performance. ... Continue reading
Tirex to Start Rubber Floor Mat Molding Operations
The Tirex Corporation announced that it has entered into a five-year term contract with IM2 Merchandising and Manufacturing, Inc. of Quebec, Canada, to be IM2's exclusive supplier of rubber welcome mats and related products. ... Continue reading
Tracks: 1998 Awards Banquet, Swap Meet In January at Placerville Speedway
Tracks: 1998 Awards Banquet In January at Placerville Speedway ... Continue reading
Tracks: New Video Displays to Give Indy Fans Better View of Action
Tracks: New Video Displays to Give Indy Fans Better View of Action ... Continue reading
USRRC Facts: Volume 1, Number 2, Daytona Entries
USRRC Facts: Volume 1, Number 2, Daytona Entries ... Continue reading
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