Wednesday, October 18, 2000

Trunk Releases Required On Cars

Firestone Shuts Plants, Lays-Off Workers

Inner Liners Add To Tire Life

ILI Adds To Website

SmarTire, Honeywell Join For Aftermarket

Edelbrock Again On Forbes 200

Harleys Riding With Remote Security

Spark Plug

aigdirect.com to Offer Insurance Products and Services At Automotive Sites

ALLETE Third Quarter Earnings on Target; Annual Earnings Growth Target Hiked To 12 Percent for 2001    

AMA: Former MX Champ David Bailey Wins Ironman

Former MX Champ David Bailey Wins Ironman ... Continue reading

ASA: Gary St. Amant Goes Flag-to-Flag Winning Second ASA Championship

Gary St. Amant Goes Flag-to-Flag Winning Second ASA Championship ... Continue reading

Auxer's Telecom Estimates Revenues of $590,000

The Auxer Group, Inc. announced that its estimated revenues for Clifton Telecard and the Telecom Group were over $590,000 for the week ending October 14, 2000. ... Continue reading

Avis Reports Solid Q3 Results With Diluted Earnings Per Share Up 24%

Avis reportedits results for the quarter ended September 30, 2000. ... Continue reading

Bridgestone/Firestone Consolidates Tire Operations Into Four Operating Units; New Alignment Will Speed Decision-Making and Increase Knowledge Sharing And Accountability Across the Organization

Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. Statement Regarding NHTSA Release

Our deepest sympathies go out to the friends and families of those who died in these accidents reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. ... Continue reading

Briggs & Stratton Corporation Elects Directors

Budget Rent a Car Expands International Reach With Go!Budget Australia And New Zealand

buy.com(TM) Launches Online Auto Center

Capital Automotive Declares Third Quarter Dividend of $0.3775 -- 11th Consecutive Quarterly Increase

CART: O'Brien named Grand Prix Association of Long Beach Director of Sales

CART: O'Brien named Grand Prix Association of Long Beach Director of Sales ... Continue reading

CCC Information Services Inc. Named One of Greater Chicagoland's Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Deloitte & Touche "Fast 50" Program

CCC Information Services Inc. Named One of Greater Chicagoland's Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Deloitte & Touche "Fast 50" Program

Chase Securities Inc. Establishes Relationship with Environmental Solutions Worldwide

Chrysler PT Cruiser Wins Design & Engineering Award

Popular Mechanics presented DaimlerChrysler with a Design & Engineering Award recognizing excellence in engineering, design and innovation for the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. ... Continue reading

Coachmen Industries Expects Lower Earnings for 3rd Quarter

Cosworth Technology Inc. Opens New Customer Facilities in Novi, Michigan, Following More Than $1 Million Investment

Covisint Selects NexPrise and EAI for Collaborative Design and Quotation Management

Credit Acceptance Corporation Reports Third Quarter Earnings of $6,104,000 or $.14 Per Diluted Share

Dana Corporation Expanding Elizabethtown, Ky., Structural Products Facility to Accommodate Customer Programs

Delphi Looks a Decade Into the Future to Deliver Technology's Promise

DENSO Wireless Handset Manufacturer to Receive TL 9000 Certification

DENSO Wireless Systems America, Inc., DENSO's wireless manufacturing facility, earned TL 9000 Certification from The Quality Excellence for Suppliers of Telecommunications (QuEST) Forum. ... Continue reading

Detroit Diesel and GE Lubrizol to Offer Productivity And Planning Solutions to Mining Customers

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record Q3 Results

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., reported record results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2000. ... Continue reading

Donnelly Corporation Earns ISO14001 Certification

driversshield.com Teams With Parts.com to Utilize TradeMotion

Dura Automotive Reports Third-Quarter Results

Dura Automotive Systems, Inc., reported financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2000. Results for the quarter were in line with our September 7th press release. ... Continue reading

Elite Logistics Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2001 Results

Elite Logistics Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2001 Results

e-Vis(TM) from Unigraphics Solutions to Power Visual Collaboration for Covisint Automotive Exchange

Flexsteel Announces Financial Information for Q1 Ended Sept 30, 2000

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. announces financial information for first quarter ended September 30, 2000: ... Continue reading

Ford Car Learns Drivers' Likes and Dislikes

Ford has developed a sophisticated in-vehicle electronics system that takes "smart" electronics a giant step closer to reality. ... Continue reading

Ford Credit Earns $386 Million in the Third Quarter, Up 22 Percent

Gas Price Dips 3 Cents in Last Month, AAA Reports

Average gasoline prices moved lower or stayed the same in all regions of the country in the last month but remain at a historically high level of $1.549 per gallon nationwide, AAA's daily online Fuel Gauge Report shows. ... Continue reading

Gentex Named to Forbes' '200 Best Small Companies' List For Fifth Consecutive Year

Genuine Parts Company Reports Results for Q3 and First Nine Months

Genuine Parts Company, reported record sales and earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2000, Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board, announced today. ... Continue reading

Goodyear: Tire Inner Liners Add to Tire Durability

Paying more for some of the "brand" tires at the local tire store is more than just hot air, according to engineers for America's leading tire company. ... Continue reading

Greenlight.com Customers are Off to a Clean Start During National Car Care Month

Hyundai and General Motors Outline E-Business Strategy In Singapore on February 20-22, 2001

Hyundai, Enova and Capstone to Develop Turbine Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Enova Systems announced that it has teamed with Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea and Capstone Turbine Corp. to develop and integrate a series hybrid electric drive system which utilizes Capstone's microturbine. ... Continue reading

Infiniti Presents 18th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival

Infogrames, Inc. Puts Gamers Behind the Wheel of the World's Top Licensed Rally Cars With Test Drive V-Rally for Sega Dreamcast--In Stores This Week

Infogrames, Inc. Puts Gamers Behind the Wheel of the World's Top Licensed Rally Cars With Test Drive V-Rally for Sega Dreamcast--In Stores This Week

Isuzu dealers support kids, computers and community; Giving away a Gateway PC with every 2001 Isuzu gives children the drive to succeed

ITW Reports 14% Increase in Earnings per Share for Third Quarter of 2000; Operating Margins Improve 110 Basis Points During Quarter

Jaguar Cars North America Appoints New Vice President Of Finance and Administration

Kingsley Coach Reports Financial Results for Six Months Ended June 30,2000

Land Rover North America, Inc. Announces Land Rover TreK 2000

Land Rover North America, Inc. announced that Land Rover TReK 2000 will take place November 1 through November 16 on the grounds of The Greenbrier, a world-class vacation resort located in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. ... Continue reading

Lazer Transportation Services Delivers Michigan's Manufacturing Strength Around the World, One Giant Crate at a Time

LeadingWay Corp. Teams With GM to Develop GM PartSmart

LYNX Services Named Auto Glass Claims Provider for Allstate

LYNX Services Web Site Offers New Look, Online Services

Meineke Discount Muffler Shops Signs Agreement With Interval to Provide MyCarPage.com

NASCAR BGN: David Green fired up for racing at Rockingham

NASCAR BGN: David Green fired up for racing at Rockingham ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Point leader Jeff Green seeks first victory at Rockingham

NASCAR BGN: Point leader Jeff Green seeks first victory at Rockingham ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Randy Lajoie prepares for Sam's Club 200 at Rockingham

NASCAR BGN: Randy Lajoie prepares for Sam's Club 200 at Rockingham ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Ricky Craven looks forward to Busch race as non-owner

NASCAR BGN: Ricky Craven looks forward to Busch race as non-owner ... Continue reading

NASCAR Touring: Raudman Sets Ambitious Schedule for Mesa Marin

Raudman Sets Ambitious Schedule for Mesa Marin's 24th Annual October Classic ... Continue reading

NASCAR Touring: Woodside Has a Winning Frame of Mind for Mesa Marin

Woodside Has a Winning Frame of Mind for Mesa Marin's October Classic ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: After matching career best performance, Wallace prepares for Rockingham

NASCAR WCUP: After matching career best performance, Wallace prepares for Rockingham ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Burton and Crew Both Looking For Wins This Weekend at Rockingham

Burton and Crew Both Looking For Wins This Weekend ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Crew Chiefs Thinking About Daytona, 2001

Crew Chiefs Thinking About Daytona, 2001 ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: John Andretti Looking Forward to More Predictable Weekend

NASCAR WCUP: John Andretti Looking Forward to More Predictable Weekend ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Matt Kenseth gets second top ten in a row at Talladega

NASCAR WCUP: Matt Kenseth gets second top ten in a row at Talladega ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Rockingham creates challenge, anxiety for Robby Gordon

NASCAR WCUP: Rockingham creates challenge, anxiety for Robby Gordon ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Tires, handling important to Schrader's success at Rockingham

NASCAR WCUP: Tires, handling important to Schrader's success at Rockingham ... Continue reading

National Automobile Dealers and Associates Retirement Trusts to Offer mPower's Online Investment Advice to its Members

New Jersey Auto Dealer Robert Maguire Elected NADA Chairman

NHRA: 2001 Schedules announced for Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock Trucks

NHRA: 2001 Schedules announced for Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock Trucks ... Continue reading

NHRA: Capps ends Funny Car drought, Heads to Texas riding wave of confidence

NHRA: Capps ends Funny Car drought, Heads to Texas riding wave of confidence ... Continue reading

NHRA: Panella hopes to clinch second Winston Crown at Texas Motorplex

NHRA: Panella hopes to clinch second Winston Crown at Texas Motorplex ... Continue reading

NHRA: Winston Championships could be decided at Texas Motorplex

NHRA: Winston Championships could be decided at Texas Motorplex ... Continue reading

NHTSA Announces New Safety Standard for Electric Vehicles

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) to prevent deaths or injuries after an electric vehicle is involved in a crash. ... Continue reading

Northern Light IRL: Final point standings, 2000 Indy Racing Northern Light Series

Northern Light IRL: Final point standings, 2000 Indy Racing Northern Light Series ... Continue reading

Northern Light IRL: Post Race Notes: Excite 500, Texas Motor Speedway

Northern Light IRL: Post Race Notes: Excite 500, Texas Motor Speedway ... Continue reading

Number of Automotive Recalls Impacts Owner Loyalty

The Polk Company revealed a study showing that it takes more than one recall to undermine the loyalty of customers for their favorite vehicle brands. ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck Introduces Electric Drive Technology for Heavy Trucks; Oshkosh Developing ProPulse Technology To Reduce Emissions and Boost Fuel Economy

Parlex Corporation Named Among Forbes 200 Best Small Companies in America

PennDOT Helps Bayer Save Money & Lives

Powerway Names Experienced Technology Executives to Senior Management Team

PPG PROSTARS Enhances Internet Site

Rhombic Fuel Cell Innovation

RNC Victory 2000: The Detroit News: Al Gore Is a Disaster for Autoworkers

Roadway Express Adds Integrated, Time-Saving Applications to Customer-Specific Web Site

Roadway Express Adds Integrated, Time-Saving Applications to Customer-Specific Web Site

Rush Enterprises Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results

Rush Enterprises Inc. announced results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2000. ... Continue reading

Simula Reduces Debt and Improves Liquidity

Slater Announces Standard to Require Internal Trunk Releases on Cars

U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater announced a requirement that all passenger cars with trunks have a release or other automatic system inside to allow children or adults to escape. The requirement is effective Sept. 1, 2001. ... Continue reading

Slater Announces Standard to Require Internal Trunk Releases on Cars

U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater announced a requirement that all passenger cars with trunks have a release or other automatic system inside to allow children or adults to escape. ... Continue reading

Southern California Gas Prices Inch Down From Record High

Southern California fuel prices have backed away slightly from record levels reached in September, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California Fuel Gauge Report. ... Continue reading

Steve Kalafer & Byron Brisby to Re-Acquire Two New Jersey Dealerships From AutoNation, Inc.

STMicroelectronics Reports Record Third Quarter Revenues and Profits

Net revenues for the third quarter totaled a record $2,042.0m, representing a year-over-year increase of 60.3% from the $1,274.2 million recorded in the 1999 third quarter and an 8.8% sequential increase over second quarter revenue of $1,877.3m. ... Continue reading

Stratasys Rapid Prototyping System Used in Brandeis University's Evolution Project

Stratasys Rapid Prototyping System Used in Brandeis University's Evolution Project

Teleconference Alert: American Axle & Manufacturing Third Quarter 2000 Earnings

Teleflex Acquires Turbine Technology Services Corporation

Teleflex Incorporated announced that its Sermatech International subsidiary had acquired Turbine Technology Services Corporation, a provider of products and services for the gas turbine and combined cycle power plant market. ... Continue reading

The Favorite Cars of Comparison Shoppers: September 2000

InvoiceDealers, The Leader in Automotive Comparison Shopping, released the favorite cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans of online comparison shoppers in September 2000. ... Continue reading

TRW Announces Third Quarter 2000 Results

TRW Inc. reported that for the third quarter ended September 30, 2000, net earnings excluding unusual items were $91.3 million compared to $145.9 million last year. ... Continue reading

TRW's Keyless Vehicle System: Car Starts With the Push of a Button

One key to increasing automobile security and convenience is getting rid of keys. TRW's Keyless Vehicle System does just that by eliminating the need for keys to open doors as well as start the car. ... Continue reading

UAW President Yokich Comments on Former Chrysler CEO Lee Iaccoca's Attack on Vice President Gore

Ugly Duckling Announces Upcoming Third Quarter 2000 Conference Call

Union Acceptance Corporation Announces Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2001: Record Quarterly Volume represents 75% Increase

UnitedAuto Enters Metropolitan Detroit Market Adding Three Dealership Locations - Toyota in Centerline, and Pontiac-GMC and Cadillac in Warren

UnitedAuto Enters Metropolitan Detroit Market Adding Three Dealership Locations - Toyota in Centerline, and Pontiac-GMC and Cadillac in Warren

Universal Manufacturing Fuels Growth With Merger

On the heels of record sales for fiscal year 2000, Universal Manufacturing Co. announced the merger of its subsidiary, Universal Distribution, L.L.C., with one of the top General Motors parts distributors in Iowa. ... Continue reading

USA Truck, Inc. Announces Operating Revenues for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2000

Valeo: Third Quarter Results

Sales increased by 12.4% compared with the same period in 1999, driven by dynamic operations in Europe, South America and Asia, and more specifically in Japan. ... Continue reading

Vetronix Integrates Internet Car With Cisco Internet Home Briefing Center; Cooperative Effort Points the Way to Future Lifestyles

Volkswagen Credit Opens New Automotive Financing Center in Portland, Ore.

Westar Financial Reports Start of Private Label Operations in Florida