AM General Announces New GMAC SmartLease(R) Availability for Hummer
AM General Corporation has announced the availability of a new lease program for its new 1999 Hummer vehicles. Effective immediately the popular GMAC SmartLease is available through Hummer dealers. ... Continue reading
Auxer Group Announces History-Making Marketing Blitz for Auto Wax Brand
The Auxer Group, Inc. announced that it will launch the most concentrated regional marketing blitz in the Company's 35-year history to support its Garry's Royal Satin car polish throughout Puerto Rico. ... Continue reading
BREED Technologies, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
BREED Technologies, Inc., one of the world's largest occupant restraints suppliers, reported a net loss of $36.6 million, or $0.99 per share for the third quarter ended March 31, 1999, exclusive of a one-time, non-cash impairment charge. ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Names David Gladstone to Board of Trustees
Capital Automotive announced that David Gladstone has been named to fill the remaining vacancy on the Board of Trustees, bringing the total number of trustees to 11. ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Reports First Quarter Results
Clean Diesel Technologies Inc., a development-stage company, reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
Composite Automobile Research Selects Wall Street Marketing Group Inc.
Composite Automobile Research is pleased to announce that the company has selected Wall Street Marketing Group Inc. to handle their public relations and to help increase Composite Automobile Research's corporate awareness. ... Continue reading
Comptec Industries Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 1999 Results
Comptec Industries Ltd. announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
Cummins Engine Co., Inc. Names Frank J. McDonald as Vice President -- Quality
Cummins Engine Co., Inc. has named Frank J. McDonald, vice president -- quality. McDonald, currently vice president -- worldwide midrange operations for Cummins, will be responsible for worldwide quality objectives across all Cummins' operations. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Reports Plant Schedule for Week of May 17, 1999
DaimlerChrysler Corporation reports all nine U.S. assembly plants and all three Canadian assembly plants will operate the week of May 17, 1999. ... Continue reading
Dega Signs Agreement with Jaguar and Range Rover Parts Distributor
Dega Technology, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with XKs Unlimited, a specialty parts warehouse distributor, to build a Jaguar, Range Rover and Specialty Gauges Internet parts catalogue. ... Continue reading
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duPont Registry Announces Top 100 Cars of the Century
duPont Registry, "A Buyer's Gallery of Fine Automobiles," announces the Top 100 Cars of the Century. The magazine surveyed its readers around the world as well as visitors to its web site on the most popular cars of the 20th century. ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles Go to the 26th Annual Daytime Emmy Creative Arts Awards
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power provided emission- free electric vehicles for Bill Nye and Michael Gross, nominees of eight Daytime Emmy Awards, to arrive on Saturday, May 15, Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd. ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Announces Third Quarter Operating Results
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. announced operating results for the three months and nine months ended March 31, 1999 as follows: ... Continue reading
Fidelity Holdings Reports Record First Quarter Results
Fidelity Holdings, Inc. reported record revenues and earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. For the quarter ended March 31, 1999, revenues increased to $45,842,659 compared to $165,152 for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
Finishing '99 Covers it all With Advanced Coating Technologies For Manufacturing
Showcasing the latest advances in painting and coating technologies, Finishing '99, North America's largest coating systems for manufacturing exposition, opens tomorrow at the International Exposition (I-X) Center in Cleveland, Ohio. ... Continue reading
Formula One: Schumacher runs away from Hakkinen; Ferrari records historic 1-2 finish
Formula One: Schumacher runs away from Hakkinen; Ferrari records historic 1-2 finish ... Continue reading
Formula One: Schumacher Wins in Monte Carlo
Formula One: Schumacher Wins in Monte Carlo ... Continue reading
Formula One: Stewart-Ford Notes from Monaco Grand Prix
Formula One: Stewart-Ford Notes from Monaco Grand Prix ... Continue reading
Good Sam Club Launches Fourth Annual U.S.- Canada Cleanup
RVers from across the United States will be making the world a little cleaner when the 2 million-member Good Sam RV Owners' Club stages a nationwide roadside cleanup the weekend of May 22- 23. ... Continue reading
Hematite Introduces Soundguard
Hematite Automotive Products, Inc., has announced the development of SoundGuard, an acoustical barrier material used in the production of noise-control components for automotive applications. ... Continue reading
IRL, Indy 500: Greg Ray Fastest on Opening Day at Indy
IRL, Indy 500: Greg Ray Fastest on Opening Day at Indy ... Continue reading
IRL, Indy 500: Pennzoil Panther Racing Team Notes from Day 2 of Indy Practice
IRL, Indy 500: Pennzoil Panther Racing Team Notes from Day 2 of Indy Practice ... Continue reading
IRL, Indy 500: Practice Speed from Day Two
IRL, Indy 500: Practice Speed from Day Two ... Continue reading
ITW Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of Illinois Tool Works Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share or 60 cents per share on an annual basis. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls, Michelin Team Up in Michelin One Lap of America Race
Johnson Controls and Michelin are joining forces to sponsor a race team in the 16th annual Michelin One Lap of America set to begin this weekend in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Streamlines Customer Service Operations
Astea International announced that Johnson Controls, Inc. will implement the AllianceOrders(TM) module of Astea's ServiceAlliance(R) software to support parts sales. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Denver East Wins Entry Into Land Rover TReK '99 Finals
A three-member team representing Land Rover Denver East qualified to compete in the final round of Land Rover TReK '99, the annual inter-retailer competition. ... Continue reading
Margate Expands Castings-Service Capabilities
Margate Industries, Inc. announced it will add a powdercoating line at its Yale Industries unit as part of the Company's plan to expand service offerings for foundry customers. ... Continue reading
Michigan's Law Enforcement Kicks Off 'Click It. Don't Risk It.' Campaign
Not too many things make a police officer cry. There is one thing. It not only makes them cry, but angry enough to take action. ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Mike Wallace Takes the Win at Pikes Peak
NASCAR Trucks: Mike Wallace Takes the Win at Pikes Peak ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Burton, Pontiac Excitement 400 Post Race Quotes
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Burton, Pontiac Excitement 400 Post Race Quotes ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Irwin, Pontiac Excitement 400 Post Race Quotes
NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Irwin, Pontiac Excitement 400 Post Race Quotes ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Mark Martin, Pontiac Excitement 400 Post Race Quotes
NASCAR WCUP: Mark Martin, Pontiac Excitement 400 Post Race Quotes ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ricky Rudd, Pontiac Excitement 400 Post Race Quotes
NASCAR WCUP: Ricky Rudd, Pontiac Excitement 400 Post Race Quotes ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Rusty Wallace, Pontiac Excitement 400 Post Race Quotes
NASCAR WCUP: Rusty Wallace, Pontiac Excitement 400 Post Race Quotes ... Continue reading
NHRA: Scelzi, Force, Johnson, Seeling and Daniels Win Advance Auto Parts Southern Nationals
NHRA: Scelzi, Force, Johnson, Seeling and Daniels Win Advance Auto Parts Southern Nationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Team JEG'S Sunday Pit Notes - NHRA Advanced Auto Southern Nationals
NHRA: Team JEG'S Sunday Pit Notes - NHRA Advanced Auto Southern Nationals ... Continue reading
Onyx Acceptance Prices $350 Million In Asset Backed Securities
Onyx Acceptance Corporation announced the pricing of a $350 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through Merrill Lynch & Company, Salomon Smith Barney and Chase Securities Inc. ... Continue reading
Orbital and OMC Settle Patent Infringement Claims
Orbital Engine Corporation Limited announced that they have entered into an agreement with Outboard Marine Corporation which resolves Orbital's allegations of infringement of Orbital's direct injection technology patents. ... Continue reading
Recoton Corporation Announces First Quarter Results
Recoton Corporation, a leading global consumer electronic accessory, loudspeaker and car audio company, announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
Recoton Names Arnie Kezsbom Chief Financial Officer
The Board of Directors of Recoton Corporation announced that Arnie Kezsbom has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Company, effective May 5, 1999. ... Continue reading
SFX Entertainment Announces Ford Mustang Sponsorship of Tour
SFX Entertainment, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with Ford Motor Company to implement its "Rhythm on the Road" concert tour. ... Continue reading
Shawna Robinson To Qualify For Charlotte ARCA Race
Shawna Robinson To Qualify For Charlotte ARCA Race ... Continue reading
SinterCast Compacted Graphite Iron to Be Used In New Audi V8 TDI Engine
SinterCast is pleased to report that Audi announced its new V8 TDI Diesel engine with the engine block designed in SinterCast CGI and produced by the German foundry Halberg Guss using the SinterCast Process Control Technology. ... Continue reading
SMS Reports Financial Results for Second Fiscal Quarter 1999
Scientific Measurement Systems announced financial results for their second fiscal quarter, the three months ended January 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
Southeast Toyota Announces Best-Ever April Sales
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Inc. reported the best-ever April retail sales in its 30-year history. The company's former April record, set last year, was surpassed by five percent. ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors and Federal Signal Corporation Announce Purchasing Alliance
Two of the nation's leading heavy-duty specialty vehicle manufacturers announced a joint purchasing initiative aimed at increasing product quality, improving supplier relationships, and reducing overall costs. ... Continue reading
S&P Rates Toyota Finance NZ NZ$200 Million MTN Program 'AAA'
Standard & Poor's today assigned its 'AAA' rating to the NZ$200 million medium-term note program of Toyota Finance New Zealand Ltd., which is guaranteed by Toyota Motor Finance (Netherlands) B.V. ... Continue reading
STOCKS/TRUCKS: Anderson Wins, Pacetti Burns: News from St. Augustine Speedway
STOCKS/TRUCKS: Anderson Wins, Pacetti Burns: News from St. Augustine Speedway ... Continue reading
Stop for Sirens -- It Could Save a Life, Reminds the Auto Club
A few seconds during an emergency can make the difference between life and death. Motorists can help prevent a tragedy by remembering to give the right of way to emergency vehicles, reminds the Automobile Club of Southern California. ... Continue reading
The Bullhide Liner Corporation Signs Its Fifth Master Distributor
The Bullhide Liner Corporation announced that it has signed its fifth Bullhide/Quarra master distributor, Western Bullhide, L.L.C. ... Continue reading
The Car Ride Home Is an Important Part of a Baby's Safe Delivery
"Quest for Safety," Nissan's public service campaign advocating the proper use of child safety seats, will further extend its outreach to the medical community this week at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Meeting. ... Continue reading
Titan Motorcycle Announces Record Q1 Sales
Titan Motorcycle Co. of America announced record Q1 sales of $7.6 million (up 43 percent) compared to $5.4 million for the comparable quarter of 1998. ... Continue reading
Top Truck Highway Safety Goal Featured in National Magazine
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) top 1999 safety initiative, reform of federal Hours of Service Rules for truck drivers, has drawn the attention of the influential Parade Magazine. ... Continue reading
TRW Announces Sale of Four Automotive Businesses
TRW Inc., following the acquisition of LucasVarity plc, announced that it will divest the following four automotive operations: ... Continue reading
Two Directors Re-Elected to Group 1 Automotive Board
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a leading operator and consolidator in the automotive retailing industry, announced the re-election of two directors for three-year terms. The election was held at the company's annual meeting. ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Announces Closing of Senior Secured Loan Facility
Ugly Duckling Corporation announced that it has entered into a $38 million senior secured loan facility. The facility has a two year term and is secured by the residual interests retained by the Company from its securitization transactions. ... Continue reading
Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. First Quarter Sales Climb
Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. announced that first quarter 1999 net sales increased 4.6% to $15.2 million compared to the first quarter of 1998 sales of $14.5 million. ... Continue reading
USAC: MCI Worldcom National Midget Car Series Race Results, Louisville
USAC: MCI Worldcom National Midget Car Series Race Results, Louisville ... Continue reading
USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Salem
USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Salem ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 379,615 units, down slightly from the 379,875 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
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