Allied Holdings Expects Q1 2000 Results to Exceed Analysts' Estimates
Allied Holdings, Inc. announced it expects to report a loss for the first quarter ending March 31, 2000 of between $0.11 and $0.15 per share. ... Continue reading
AMA EA Sports Supercross Race Results, New Orleans
OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA EA SPORTS SUPERCROSS SERIES SUPERDOME, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA ... Continue reading
AMA: Windham collects podium finish in New Orleans Supercross
Windham collects podium finish in New Orleans Supercross ... Continue reading
A New Look ... And a NY (Auto Show) On www.TheCarConnection.com
TheCarConnection.com takes on Manhattan this week with a preview of the 100th anniversary New York International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Auto Lending Year In Review: Fitch IBCA
Fitch IBCA has published a report on the U.S. auto lending industry. Against the backdrop of rising auto sales, fundamental changes are occurring in the industry. ... Continue reading
Automotive Enthusiast Web Sites Join Forces to Form BVerticals Inc.
PickupTruck.com, VWVortex.com , FreshAlloy.com and AudiWorld.com , four top automotive enthusiast Web sites, have joined forces to form BVerticals, the Internet's first "e- co/op." ... Continue reading
AutoNation Names Zimmerman Senior VP, Investor Relations
AutoNation, Inc. announced the appointment of John M. Zimmerman, 53, as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, reporting to Michael J. Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of AutoNation. ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 16 YEAR 2000
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 16 YEAR 2000 ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Results for the Q1 and Nine Months of Fiscal 2000
Net income for the third quarter was about 1% higher than for last year's third quarter. Earnings per share increased about 3%. ... Continue reading
Cadillac DeVille DTS (2000) Review ... Continue reading
Caliber Collision Expands Operation In San Antonio, Texas
Caliber Collision Centers, a leading provider of collision repair services to consumers and the automobile insurance claims industry, announced the acquisition of Sanders-Fisher Auto Body in San Antonio, Texas. ... Continue reading
CarPrices.com Selected as Exclusive Auto Shopping For Digital Insight
CarPrices.com, one of the leading and fastest-growing auto- related sites on the Web, announced that it has signed an agreement with Digital Insight, the leading provider of outsourced Internet banking services for financial institutions. ... Continue reading
CART: Blundell Leads Mercedes Contingent at Long Beach
Blundell Leads Mercedes Contingent at Long Beach ... Continue reading
CART: Kanaan makes early exit at Long Beach
CART: Kanaan makes early exit at Long Beach ... Continue reading
CART: Tracy storms from 17th spot to victory at Long Beach
CART: Tracy storms from 17th spot to victory at Long Beach ... Continue reading
Code-Alarm Expands Relationship with Kia Motors
Code-Alarm, Inc. announced that it is expanding its relationship with Kia Motors America to supply products for each of the Korean manufacturer's U.S. vehicle platforms. ... Continue reading
Continental Teves, N.A. Earns Delivery Award From Toyota
Continental Teves, N.A. was recently awarded the Toyota Delivery Award in recognition of 100 percent delivery performance in 1999, to the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. facility in Fremont, Calif. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services - debis - AG to launch giggo.com
DaimlerChrysler Services (debis) AG will launch its giggo.com unit, the Web's premier automotive financial services enterprise, as an independent venture with plans to grow the business and eventually spin off in an IPO. ... Continue reading
DCR Reaffirms Ford's Long-Term Ratings
Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. has reaffirmed the term debt and preferred stock ratings of Ford Motor Company and its automotive financing subsidiary, Ford Motor Credit Company, in light of Ford's announcement of major shareholder actions. ... Continue reading
Delphi CMM Operations Awarded 2000 Shingo Prize For Excellence in Manufacturing
A Delphi Automotive Systems plant, Componentes Mecanicos de Matamoros (CMM) in Matamoros, Mexico was awarded the 2000 Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing. ... Continue reading
Delphi's Manufacturing Excellence Rewarded with 2 Shingo Prizes
Delphi Automotive Systems announced that two of its high-tech manufacturing operations have been named recipients of the prestigious Shingo Prize for Manufacturing Excellence. ... Continue reading
Eaton Reports Record Sales and Earnings
Eaton Corporation announced record sales, earnings and earnings per share for the first quarter of 2000. Sales were $2.33 billion, 40 percent above the first quarter of 1999. ... Continue reading
Elite Logistics Announces Memorandum of Understanding With Motorola
Elite Logistics Inc. announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Motorola Latin America and Caribbean Region. ... Continue reading
Exide Corporation Appoints Two New Board Members
Exide Corporation announced it has appointed two new members to its board of directors. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Honored by Toyota for Quality Performance
Federal-Mogul Corporation has earned Certificate of Achievement awards from Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA). ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2000-B Expected `AAA' By Fitch IBCA
Fitch IBCA expects to rate Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2000-B as follows: ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns $353 Million in the First Quarter, Up 18 Percent
Ford Credit earned $353 million in the first quarter of 2000, up $53 million, or 18 percent from first quarter 1999, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Donald A. Winkler announced. ... Continue reading
Ford, Ford Cr `A+' Rtgs Affd By Fitch IBCA On Major Actions
Ford Motor Company's `A+' senior debt and Ford Motor Credit's `A+' senior debt and `F1' commercial paper ratings for all issuing entities are affirmed by Fitch IBCA. Hertz Corporation's `F1' commercial paper rating is also affirmed. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company and Bolt Launch Cars.bolt.com
Ford Motor Company and Bolt, Inc. recently launched cars.bolt.com, a Ford-sponsored section that is the comprehensive Web community site for young automotive enthusiasts. ... Continue reading
Ford's Earns $2.1 Billion in First Quarter
Ford Motor Company earned a record $2.1 billion in the first quarter, or $1.70 per diluted share of common and Class B stock, and posted the 16th consecutive quarter of improved year- over-year operating results. ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Wins Another Shingo Prize
Freudenberg-NOK's LaGrange, Ga. O-ring production facility has earned the 2000 Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing in recognition of its world-class achievements in manufacturing, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction. ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Moves HVAC/Building Controls Division Operations
Frost & Sullivan, a global leader in international marketing consulting and training, announced it has moved all international operations of its HVAC/Building Controls Research Division to its ever-expanding San Antonio office. ... Continue reading
Hybrid-Electric HMMWV Completes Cross-Country Driving Tour of United States
Electrosource Inc. announced its participation in the successful completion of the first trans-U.S. driving tour in a hybrid-electric military vehicle. ... Continue reading
IFA to Begin Offering Insurance to New Jersey Drivers On ebix.com
ebix.com Inc. announced that IFA Insurance Company will begin providing auto insurance quotes to New Jersey consumers on www.ebix.com, the world's most comprehensive insurance portal. ... Continue reading
IHS Appoints Dennis Zehnle as President of Enterprise Solutions Group
Information Handling Services Group announced that A. Dennis Zehnle has joined the company as president of IHS Enterprise Solutions Group, a provider of custom information management solutions to clients around the world. ... Continue reading
Indy Lights: Jason Bright shines at Long Beach; Mears also strong
Dorricott Racng Race Report - Long Beach ... Continue reading
Inside Motorsports ... Continue reading
Insurance Consumer Advocate Network Applauds Florida's Stand for Consumers
Bob Crawford, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, has become the new "Hero" of honest, legitimate collision repair facilities throughout Florida and, indeed, across America. ... Continue reading
Interiors Expo Announces 60% Increase In Pre-Registration
Advanced registration for the conference portion of this year's Automotive & Transportation Interiors Expo and Conference is running 60 percent ahead of last year at the same time. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Reports $.95 EPS for Its Second Quarter, 36% Higher Than in 1999
Record second-quarter results were announced by Johnson Controls, Inc. a global leader in automotive systems and facility management and control. ... Continue reading
Josh Brolin Takes Pole Position for Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race
Josh Brolin turned the fastest lap (1:48:06) in today's qualifying session at the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race to take the pole position for the 24th running of the fan-favorite event on Saturday, April 15. ... Continue reading
KeyTrak Announces Move to Direct Sales Force
KeyTrak, Inc. announced that they would discontinue all sales through its authorized KeyTrak distributors as of May 8, 2000, and would market KeyTrak products and services under the supervision of the KeyTrak corporate office. ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Demonstrates Commitment to Expanding Electronics
Lear Corporation announced the appointment of Michael J. Maloney to Vice President - Advanced Electronics for Lear's Technology Division, demonstrating the company's commitment to further expanding its electronics and telematics capability. ... Continue reading
Low-cost Nitrogen Tire Conversion Station for Trucks, Autos and Bikes
Nitronics Systems, Inc. located in Lafayette, Colorado has just announced an important addition to their TireLast(tm) line of products. ... Continue reading
MaterialNet.com Names Regional Vice Presidents
Richard Chusid, COO of MaterialNet.com, announced the appointment of eight regional vice presidents as part of the company's strategic expansion plan. ... Continue reading
Mercedes Benz C230K Review ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Helps Minority Communities Buckle Up
Mitsubishi has partnered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Auto Industry Diversity Efforts, the non-profit arm of African Americans On Wheels magazine, to increase seat belt use among minority communities. ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler/Brake & Service Converts 16 Speedy Stores
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. has increased its presence in the greater Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware areas with the conversion of 16 former Speedy Auto Service stores to Monro Muffler/Brake & Service stores. ... Continue reading
MZD Selected as Agency of Record for trader.com
Harry Davis, Executive Vice President of Montgomery Zukerman Davis, Inc. (MZD), is pleased to announce the addition of trader.com to the agency's growing client list. ... Continue reading
NASCAR SJAPS: Gentry and Howard Are Hungry
SJAPS, NASCAR Touring, Pre-Race Release ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Benson Lucky And Good At Talladega
Benson Lucky And Good At Talladega ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: DieHard 500 Race Results, Talladega
NASCAR WCUP: DieHard 500 Race Results, Talladega ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Post race driver quotes, DieHard 500, Talladega
NASCAR WCUP: Post race driver quotes, DieHard 500, Talladega ... Continue reading
New Future Three-Backed Venture Optimizes Information Flow Through Web
The launch of a new Internet technology-based company, Synapz, will revolutionize and standardize the entire demand management and delivery process for more than 30,000 automotive suppliers. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Chevrolet Notes and Qutoes, O'Reilly Nationals, Texas
NHRA: Chevrolet Notes and Qutoes, O'Reilly Nationals, Texas ... Continue reading
NHRA Drag Racing, Firebird Raceway, Boise, Idaho, Sunday Results
NHRA Drag Racing, Firebird Raceway, Boise, Idaho, Sunday Results ... Continue reading
NHRA: Gilbertson, Dixon, Couglin and Daniels all victorious at Houtston Raceway Park
NHRA: Gilbertson, Dixon, Couglin and Daniels all victorious at Houtston Raceway Park ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jeg Coughlin become 6th most winning Pro Stock driver in NHRA history
NHRA: Jeg Coughlin become 6th most winning Pro Stock driver in NHRA history ... Continue reading
NHRA: Race Result, O'Reilly Nationals, Houtston Raceway Park
NHRA: Gilbertson, Dixon, Couglin and Daniels all victorious at Houtston Raceway Park ... Continue reading
NHRA: Randy Daniels wins his second Pro Stock Truck title of the year
NHRA: Randy Daniels wins his second Pro Stock Truck title of the year ... Continue reading
Power Semiconductors From Infineon Win Award At SAE World Congress 2000
At this year's SAE World Congress in Detroit, Michigan/U.S.A, Infineon Technologies received the Tech 2000 Award presented by "Automotive Engineering International" magazine for its "smart switches"- power semiconductors. ... Continue reading
PPG Industries to Write Off Pittsburgh Corning Investment
PPG Industries will record an after-tax charge against first- quarter earnings of about $35 million to write off its investment in Pittsburgh Corning Corp., which has announced filing a petition for reorganization. ... Continue reading
Q1 Used Car Sales Increase 70% At Major Automotive Group
Major Automotive Group has set another record for itself in used car sales at its Major World location in Long Island City, New York, reaching 724 used vehicles sold in the month of March, 2000. ... Continue reading
Quad Boenker Wins Another Formula Mazda Series Race
Quad Boenker Wins Another Formula Mazda Series Race ... Continue reading
realityBUY.com Adds New Regional VP of Sales for Eastern United States
realityBUY.com, a leading e-commerce business-to-business company based on interactive 3D technology, announced the recent addition of Dan Powers as their new regional vice president of sales for the Eastern United States. ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Acquires HAC Group
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HAC Group LLC. ... Continue reading
Sanluis Participates in Annual Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Conference
SANLUIS Corporacion announced that it is participating in the 15th Annual Global Automotive Conference organized by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in New York City. ... Continue reading
Second-Largest Motorcycle Dealership in State Opens May 2 in Smokey Point
The Smokey Point Cycle Barn will throw open its doors on May 2, hitting the ground as the second-largest motorcycle and off- road vehicle dealership in the state of Washington. ... Continue reading
Simula Inc. Reports Orders and Options for First-Quarter 2000
Simula Inc. announced that for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000, new orders and options in its two core business segments were approximately $57 million. ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. and Greenlight.com Form Strategic Alliance
Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to market new vehicles through Greenlight.com, the fastest-growing Internet car buying site. ... Continue reading
Southern Shine Metal Polish Goes National
According to Bill Brown, president of Brown Labs, Inc. their product Southern Shine Metal Polish is being launched nationwide by American Media Group of Overland Park, Kansas and according to Marc McNally of AMG. ... Continue reading
S&P Assigns 'AAA' Rtgs to Hitachi Credit Y2.39B Certs
Standard & Poor's assigned its 'AAA' ratings to Hitachi Credit Auto Loan Trust Series 2 Certificates. The terms of each class of the certificates are as follows: ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Q1 2000 Earnings
Standard Motor Products, Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter of 2000, the three months ended March 31, 2000 were $146.8 million, 17% lower than net sales of $176.8 million during the comparable quarter a year ago. ... Continue reading
Subaru Names Mike Whelan As Senior Product PR Manager
Subaru of America, Inc., a pioneer of crossover all-wheel drive vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced the appointment of Mike Whelan to the position of senior product public relations manager. ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Begins Shipping Wheels to DaimlerChrysler
Superior Industries International, Inc. announced that it has begun shipping aluminum road wheels to DaimlerChrysler Corporation for the 2000 model year Dodge Caravan under a contract announced in January. ... Continue reading
The Callahan Report: The drought is over; Gordon wins at Talladega
The Callahan Report: The drought is over; Gordon wins at Talladega ... Continue reading
Thor Proposes to Acquire Coachmen
Thor Industries, Inc. announced that it delivered the following letter to Ms. Claire C. Skinner, Chairman and CEO of Coachmen Industries, Inc. ... Continue reading
Top Tire Companies Launch Global E-Commerce Initiative: RubberNetwork.com
Six of the largest companies in the tire and rubber industry announced their intention to develop a global purchasing and procurement marketplace. ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive, Inc., Announces Record Operating Results for Q1
Tower Automotive, Inc. announced record operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000. ... Continue reading
Tracks: High car count at Irwindale breaks old record
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY RACE SYNOPIS 04.15.00 ... Continue reading
TRANS AM: Miller declared Long Beach winner after last lap thrown-out
TRANS AM: Miller declared Long Beach winner after last lap thrown-out ... Continue reading
UCB Chemicals Announces Price Increases
UCB Chemical Corporation, the world's leading supplier of raw materials to the UV/EB curing market, announces a price increase of 6% on all their products. The effective date of this price increase is May 15, 2000. ... Continue reading
Unique Mobility Appoints Richard L. Hugen as Director of Marketing and Sales
UNIQUE MOBILITY INC. announced the appointment of Richard L. Hugen as Director of Marketing and Sales. ... Continue reading
United Recyclers Group Giving Out Auto Recycling Coloring Books
United Recyclers Group, LLC, a Partnership of over 350 Auto Recyclers across the United States and Canada, and their Corporate Offices located in Denver, Colorado, celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2000. ... Continue reading
Universal Brake Parts' Emerges As Source For Brake Products
Universal Brake Parts has announced the expansion of its hydraulic brake products value line to include: ... Continue reading
USAC: Western States Sprint Car Series Race Results, Mesa Marin
USAC: Western States Sprint Car Series Race Results, Mesa Marin ... Continue reading
Vertical Market Exchange to Become Neutral; Meritor Not to Participate in Venture
Meritor Automotive, Inc. announced it will not go forward with its participation in the recently announced FleetWorks.com. ... Continue reading
Visteon Corporation Reports First Quarter 2000 Earnings of $147 Million
Visteon Corporation earned $147 million during the First Quarter of 2000. This compares with earnings of $205 million during the same period a year ago. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Jetta GL Review ... Continue reading
Voluntary Recall of 1999 & 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Models
Porsche Cars of North America announced a voluntary recall of 1999 and 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models to update the software in the instrument cluster that determines fuel quantity. ... Continue reading
Wrenchead.com Names Mary E. Thomas as Chief Financial Officer
Wrenchead.com, a leader in the automotive aftermarket e- commerce industry, announced the appointment of Mary E. Thomas as Chief Financial Officer. ... Continue reading
YapStone, Inc. Raises $2 Million in First Round of Funding
YapStone, Inc. (http://www.yapstone.com), a new online, easy-to- use credit card payment service for the rental and automotive marketspace, announced it has received $2 million in its first round of funding. ... Continue reading
ZAPWORLD.COM Hires Auto Industry Veteran
Northern California electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer ZAPWORLD.COM announced it has hired Earl Liston to help expand the company's distribution through auto dealerships. ... Continue reading
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