1,000 Pounds of Turkeys in Tow to Local Charity
Catholic Charities will now be able to serve 1,300 more Thanksgiving turkey meals, thanks to a donation by AAA. A convoy, led by a tow-truck, will deliver frozen turkeys to Catholic Charities in Las Vegas. ... Continue reading
14,000 Pounds of Turkey in Tow to Local Charities
Six Bay Area charities will now be able to serve 14,000 more Thanksgiving turkey meals, thanks to a donation by AAA and Safeway. ... Continue reading
2,700 Pounds of Turkeys in Tow to Salt Lake City Charities
The Salvation Army and the Greek Orthodox Church will now be able to serve 2,700 more Thanksgiving turkey meals, thanks to a donation by AAA. A convoy, led by a tow-truck, will deliver frozen turkeys to the two charities. ... Continue reading
Bargain Gas Prices for Year's Busiest Travel Days
Motorists can gobble up gas at the lowest pre-Thanksgiving prices in nine years, AAA of Northern California reported. ... Continue reading
BAT to Hold Open House in Mexico During Stockholders' Meeting
Today BAT International announced that it will hold its annual Stockholders' Meeting on February 27, 1999 at its corporate headquarters in Chula Vista, California. ... Continue reading
Chrysler CFO to Speak at Annual Automotive Outlook Conference
Gary Valade, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the nation's third largest automaker, Chrysler Corporation, will speak at the Society of Automotive Analysts 11th annual Automotive Outlook conference on January 4, 1999. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Breaks New Corporate Ad Campaign
As DaimlerChrysler begins to trade its new registered shares of stock on the New York Stock Exchange on "DayOne," the first advertising campaign for the new company will debut. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Selects The Bank of New York
The Bank of New York announced its appointment as US shareholder servicing agent for the registered shares of DaimlerChrysler AG. The shares will begin trading on the New York and Frankfurt exchanges on November 17, 1998. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Stock Begins Trading On Worldwide Stock Exchanges
DaimlerChrysler, the new company born of the merger between Chrysler Corporation and Daimler-Benz AG, officially begins life as a public entity with its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. ... Continue reading
Delco Remy America Announces Executive Promotions
Delco Remy International, Inc. Board of Directors has announced the first major organizational changes since the company formed August 1, 1994. ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International Reports Sales and Earnings
Delco Remy International, Inc. reported its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
Detroit Pump Announces ISO 9001 Quality Program Certification
A.H. "Joe" Schwab, President of Detroit Pump & Mfg. Co., has announced the company's successful achievement of ISO 9001 compliance. ISO 9001 is the most comprehensive of the ISO 9000 international quality standards. ... Continue reading
DSP Technology Reports Record Third- Quarter Net Income
DSP Technology Inc. announced that for the quarter ended Oct. 31, 1998, net income increased by 13% to a third-quarter record $586,000, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared with $517,000, or $0.21 per diluted share, last year. ... Continue reading
Epyx Multi-Fuel Processor Provides Critical Front End
In another first in the history of small-scale fuel cell systems, the Epyx multi-fuel processor has generated hydrogen using natural gas as a primary source of fuel. ... Continue reading
Famous Drivers Sign up for Brazillian Go-Kart Race
Rubens Barrichello, Tony Kanaan, Christian Fittipaldi, Felipe Giaffone, and Luiz Garcia Jr are some of the names that will take part in the Granja Viana 500, a go-kart race that will attract more than 100 drivers of all over the world. ... Continue reading
FHWA Announces 1998 Excellence in Highway Design Awards
Federal Highway Administrator Kenneth R. Wykle has announced the winning entries in the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Excellence in Highway Design Competition. ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Drop to 1992 Levels, AAA Survey Shows
The national average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline decreased in November to $1.055 per gallon, down 1.2 cents since October, according to AAA. ... Continue reading
IMPCO Technologies Ranked by Forbes Magazine
IMPCO Technologies Inc. announced it has received its third recognition this year as one of the leading small companies in the United States. ... Continue reading
IRL: Engine Specifications Announced for 2000-2004 Seasons
IRL: Engine Specifications Announced for 2000-2004 Seasons ... Continue reading
IRL: Principles, Engine Specs & Manufacturers Guidelines
IRL: Principles, Engine Specs & Manufacturers Guidelines ... Continue reading
JPE, Inc. Announces New President, CEO and Director
JPE, Inc. announced that it has named Richard R. Chrysler as president and chief executive officer, and elected him to its board of directors. ... Continue reading
Monaco Finance Shareholders Approve Reverse Stock Split
Monaco Finance, Inc. reported that its shareholders approved a one-for-five reverse stock split at a previously announced Special Meeting of Shareholders held on November 12, 1998. ... Continue reading
Motorcycles: AMA Pro Racing Program Has Trained More than 300 Cornerworkers
Motorcycles: AMA Pro Racing Program Has Trained More than 300 Cornerworkers ... Continue reading
NAPA's Checklist for Safe Holiday Travels
The National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) offers the following checklist to ensure safe holiday travel. "A safe family road trip begins with car maintenance to avoid unexpected repairs down the road," said the president of NAPA. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett Recovering in Phoenix Hospital
NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett Recovering in Phoenix Hospital ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace's Orient Express II
NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace's Orient Express II ... Continue reading
National-Standard Focuses Wire Cloth Business on Air Bag Market
National-Standard Co announced that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement with Gerard Daniel & Co., Inc., Bedminster, NJ, for the sale of its battery and hardboard cloth product lines, including wire weaving and plating equipment. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Chevy S-10s Dominate Inaugural NHRA Pro Stock Truck Season
NHRA: Chevy S-10s Dominate Inaugural NHRA Pro Stock Truck Season ... Continue reading
NHRA: Etchells Wins Winston Finals: Camaros Claim Most Titles
NHRA: Etchells Wins Winston Finals: Camaros Claim Most Titles ... Continue reading
North Carolina To Launch Fall 'Booze It & Lose It' 1998
Lt. Gov. Dennis Wicker will launch the fall 1998 "Booze It & Lose It" anti-driving while impaired (DWI) campaign 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, in the Children's Garden at the intersection of Wilmington and Lane streets in downtown Raleigh. ... Continue reading
OEA Appoints New Board Members
OEA, Inc. announced the addition of Richard L. Corbin and Donald E. Miller to its Board of Directors. ... Continue reading
OSI Systems Announces Acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc.
OSI Systems Inc. announced that it has acquired Silicon Microstructures Inc. from Exar Corp., based in Fremont, Calif. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack Placed on S&PWatch, Negative
Standard & Poor's placed its triple-'B'-plus corporate credit, senior unsecured debt, and bank loan ratings on Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack and its triple-'B' subordinated debt rating on CreditWatch with negative implications. ... Continue reading
Produces Special DaimlerChrysler 'Day One' Report
With the ringing of the bell launching the opening of trading Tuesday on the New York Stock exchange, the world's first "trans-national" automaker -- DaimlerChrysler AG -- officially launched operations. ... Continue reading
Rally of Great Britain Marks Ford Escort Swansong
Rally of Great Britain Marks Ford Escort Swansong ... Continue reading
Reliant Offers Auto Insurance in Illinois
Effective November 12, 1998, Reliant will provide the residents of Illinois a high service, low cost alternative for their automobile insurance needs, Janine Graff, Auto Product Manager for Illinois, announced. ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Board Approves Dividend Increase
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company board of directors increased the company's quarterly dividend 11% on its Class A common shares to 10 cents per share from 9 cents per share, payable Jan 12, 1999 to shareholders of record as of Dec 18, 1998. ... Continue reading
Simpson Industries Announces Quarterly Dividend
Simpson Industries, Inc. announces that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of $.10 per share. The dividend is payable December 17, 1998 to shareholders of record on December 3, 1998. ... Continue reading
Southern California Gas Prices Remain Unchanged From Prior Month
The average price of regular self-serve unleaded gasoline in Southern California is $1.187, according to the second Automobile Club of Southern California Fuel Gauge Report. ... Continue reading
S&P Rates Progressive Southeastern Insurance 'AApi'
Standard & Poor's assigned its double-'Api' (Very Strong) insurer financial strength rating to Progressive Southeastern Insurance Co. ... Continue reading
Statement by the Ass. of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc.
By an overwhelming majority vote of its members, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) will continue as a vital representative of the world's leading automakers. ... Continue reading
Top Source Announces Strategic Alliance
Top Source Technologies, Inc. announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Flying J Inc., a $3 billion national firm engaged in all facets of highway-related products and services. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Issues Statement on Formation of New Alliance
The following statement is issued by Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., in response to the formation of a new automotive alliance to replace the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA). ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Corp. to Discontinue Gain-on-Sale Accounting
Ugly Duckling Corp. announced that it is changing the way it structures transactions under its securitization program. ... Continue reading
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