ADP Claims Solutions Group Reaches Agreement with Audio Claims Solutions
ADP Claims Solutions Group and Audio Claims Solutions have agreed to form a strategic alliance through which ACS systems and services will be made available to ADP CSG clients. ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Closes Sale/Leaseback Transactions
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. announces the closing on June 30, 1999 of sale/leaseback transactions, involving approximately $138 million of machinery and equipment. ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports Sales Records at the Halfway Mark
Total American Honda sales set new June and six month records according to sales figures released by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Total June sales of 90,320, were up 1.6 percent from the previous record set last year. ... Continue reading
American Road and Transportation Builders Urge Motorist Caution In Work Zones
As Americans hit the roads to celebrate the July 4th holiday weekend, the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is calling on motorists to pay special attention and drive carefully through road construction sites. ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Corp. Expands Credit Facilities to More than $1 Billion
AmeriCredit Corp. announced that it has expanded the size of its structured warehouse facility with Credit Suisse First Boston as funding agent with the inclusion of two additional financial institutions. ... Continue reading
Audi Sales up 43.8 Percent in June
Audi of America, Inc. announced its June sales in the U.S. with 5,742 automobiles sold, a 43.8 percent increase over the same month last year when sales were 3,993. ... Continue reading
Auto Club Predicts Increased Numbers of Travelers Over July Fourth Weekend
An estimated 2.7 million Southern Californians will drive to getaway destinations for the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. ... Continue reading
Budco's President and CEO Honored with Entrepreneurial Award
Michigan business leaders honored William "Bud" Brian, President and CEO, Budco, as one of 10 winners at the 1999 Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year awards ceremony held last month in Dearborn. ... Continue reading
Bullhide's Licensed Dealer to Double Annual Revenues in 1999
The Bullhide Liner Corporation announced that its Seattle area licensed dealer, Bullhide Liners of Puget Sound, has signed exclusive contracts with the city of Everett, Washington and the city of Monroe, Washington. ... Continue reading
CART: 'Dinner a la CART' Sweepstakes draws exceptional response
CART: 'Dinner a la CART' Sweepstakes draws exceptional response ... Continue reading
CART: Mixed Results for Team KOOL Green at Michigan and Mid-Ohio
Mixed Results for Team KOOL Green at Michigan and Mid-Ohio ... Continue reading
CART: Moore Takes Top Spot Following CART Open Test at Mid-Ohio
CART: Moore Takes Top Spot Following CART Open Test at Mid-Ohio ... Continue reading
CART: Simulating Racing Conditions Proving Successful
PR-Simulation for Success ... Continue reading
CART: Team KOOL Green at the Texaco/Havoline 200
Team KOOL Green at the Texaco/Havoline 200 ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth and Jeep Set All-Time Quarter
DaimlerChrysler Corporation's Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth and Jeep brands sold an all-time record 1,390,273 vehicles in the first half of 1999, including 729,006 in the second quarter, also an all time quarterly high, the Corporation announced. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler to Launch Bond of at Least EURO 1 Billion
DaimlerChrysler is preparing to launch its first institutionally- targeted debt financing in the near future, subject to market conditions. ... Continue reading
Dollar Joins Southwest Airlines(R) Rapid Rewards(R) Program
Dollar Rent A Car and Southwest Airlines have formed a Preferred Marketing Partnership Agreement, effective July 1, 1999. ... Continue reading
Donnelly Takes Next Step in Strategic Business Focus
With the sale of its stake in an interior components joint venture, Donnelly Corporation will take the next step forward in attaining the strategic business focus the company began working toward late last year. ... Continue reading
FIA GT: Roock Racing Aims to Repeat Last Year's Hungary Victory
FIA GT: Roock Racing Aims to Repeat Last Year's Hungary Victory ... Continue reading
Hyundai June Sales Blast Upward 101%
Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 15,757 vehicles for the month of June and 70,940 vehicles for the first six months of 1999. ... Continue reading
Led by its I30 luxury sedan, Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), reported June sales of 5,371 units, an increase of 18.9 percent versus the previous year and an 8.7 percent increase versus last month. ... Continue reading
IRL: Pep Boys Indy Racing League Weekly Notebook
IRL: Pep Boys Indy Racing League Weekly Notebook ... Continue reading
June Sales of 16,417 Reflect More Records for Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. continues its record-setting sales momentum with 16,417 new vehicles sold during the month of June -- an 8.5 percent increase over the 15,134 vehicles sold in June 1998. ... Continue reading
Kia Enjoys Best-Ever Sales in June; Company Shatters Record Established Last Month
Kia sales continued sunny in June as it turned in its best U.S. sales month in history with sales of 13,593vehicles. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Announces Strong June Sales
Land Rover North America, Inc., reported June sales of 2,645 units, the company's strongest sales month of 1999. ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire 100% of Lear-Donnelly
Donnelly Corporation and Lear Corporation signed a letter of intent for Lear to acquire Donnelly's 50-percent stake in Lear- Donnelly Overhead Systems, L.L.C. (LDOS), the joint venture in which the two automotive suppliers are currently equal partners. ... Continue reading
MOTORCYCLES: 1999 AMA Road Race Grand Championships set for September
1999 AMA Road Race Grand Championships set for September ... Continue reading
NASCAR-BGN: The Milwaukee Mile is One Cool Flat Track
NASCAR-BGN: The Milwaukee Mile is One Cool Flat Track ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Crew Chief Club at the Pepsi 400
Crew Chief Club at the Pepsi 400 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Gordon Feeling Hot En Route to Daytona
NASCAR WCUP: Gordon Feeling Hot En Route to Daytona ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Irwin Looks for Repeat Plus Two at Daytona
NASCAR WCUP: Irwin Looks for Repeat Plus Two at Daytona ... Continue reading
Realtree Outdoor Products and Marcis to Kick Off the Second Half of the Season Undercover ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Tide Leaves Rudd Performance Motorsports in 2000
NASCAR WCUP: Tide Leaves Rudd Performance Motorsports in 2000 ... Continue reading
NASCAR Winston Cup season at the half-way point
NASCAR Winston Cup season at the half-way point ... Continue reading
National Car Rental Expands Presence in Europe
National Car Rental announced that it has strengthened its presence in Europe with its expansion into Italy and Greece, raising the number of National Car Rental locations in Europe, one of the Company's key markets, to nearly 1000. ... Continue reading
New Press On Line at Alcoa's Morris Extrusion Plant
A new 7300-ton soft-alloy aluminum extrusion press recently went into production at Alcoa's Morris Operation, expanding capabilities to serve the truck trailer and rail car markets. ... Continue reading
New Tire Technology -- Ready to Roll to the Market
American Tire Corporation announced that it has contracted with American Independent Network to produce and air commercials and infomercials on television. ... Continue reading
Norton Motorcycles Announces Appointments of a CEO and a President
Norton Motorcycles, Inc. announced that two senior executives have joined Norton. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys and Valvoline Sending One Sweepstakes Winner to Indianapolis
The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack and Valvoline have teamed up to bring race fans the Valvoline/Mark Martin Pit Crew Sweepstakes. ... Continue reading
PIKE'S PEAK: Notes and quotes from July 1 auto/truck practice
Notes and quotes from July 1 auto/truck practice ... Continue reading
Pirtek Metropolitan Detroit Opens In Madison Heights, Michigan
Pirtek USA, the premier on-site hydraulic hose delivery and installation service in the nation is announcing the opening of its newest location, Pirtek Metropolitan Detroit. ... Continue reading
Planet Honda Makes Announcement
Planet Honda, the top-volume Honda dealership in the Northeast and one of the top five in the country, announces today that it will be offering an employee stock ownership plan to its organization. ... Continue reading
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Saab's June 1999 Sales Up 34 Percent Over Last Year
Saab Cars USA, Inc., the U.S. importer and distributor of Saab 9-3 and 9-5 automobiles, announced sales of 3,729 units during June 1999, a 34 percent increase over June 1998 sales (2,782 units). ... Continue reading
Safety Consultant Promises Fireworks Over 'Ford Playing with Fire'
"Ford is playing with fire and endangering people's lives," according to Ralph Hoar, an Arlington, Virginia vehicle safety consultant, with a penchant for uncovering and publicizing automaker misdeeds. ... Continue reading
Service Technicians Society Publishes American Iron - A History of the OHV V8
STS Press has released American Iron - A History of the OHV V8 1949-1961, a special publication that chronicles the introduction of nine significant engines, several of which have achieved historic status. ... Continue reading
Spatial Inc. Announces ACIS 5.2
Spatial Inc., the world's leading software developer of open, component 3D modeling technology and interoperability solutions, announces version 5.2 of ACIS(R) 3D Toolkit, the de facto standard 3D modeling kernel. ... Continue reading
S&P Rates Commercial Risk Reinsurance and Sub 'AA-'
Standard & Poor's assigned its double-'A'-minus financial strength rating to Commercial Risk Reinsurance Co. Ltd and its subsidiary, Commercial Risk Re-Insurance Co. ... Continue reading
Standard Automotive Corp. Announces Termination of Letters of Intent
Standard Automotive Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Critical Components Corporation, has terminated letters of intent to purchase All-Metals Processing of Orange County, Inc. ... Continue reading
Staying 'Off Track' Will Help Families Have a Safer Fourth of July
AAA Washington reminds everyone of the importance of some basic safety suggestions as they prepare to enjoy fireworks displays and other holiday events this coming weekend. ... Continue reading
Strong Galant Sales Continue to Fuel Mitsubishi Growth
The completely redesigned 1999 Galant mid-size sedan continues to lead Mitsubishi Motors' sales growth in the U.S. market, with a 37.8 percent year-to-date increase over 1998: ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces June Sales Figures; Best June Sales Month Since 1987
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) announced its June sales figures -- its best reported sales month so far this year. ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel--Team Chicago Challenge ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel--Team Chicago Challenge ... Continue reading
The GNB QuickSmart A Win for Retailers and Consumers
GNB Technologies reports that its revolutionary QuickSmart(tm) Battery Tester/Charger, introduced in November 1998, is delivering both reduced warranty expense and higher levels of customer satisfaction for battery retailers. ... Continue reading
Top Dirt Stars Invade Lebanon Valley August 5th for shot at $17,500 Payday
7-1 Lebanon Valley Press Release ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports Best-Ever Second-Quarter and June Sales
Following the best sales month in its history, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported best-ever June sales of 122,747 vehicles, an increase of 4.9 percent over last June. ... Continue reading
Turbodyne's Board Appoints Dr. Peter Hofbauer as CEO
The board of directors of Turbodyne Technologies Inc. announced that it has appointed Professor Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Peter Hofbauer as chief executive officer of the company. ... Continue reading
USAC: Gerster, Nuetzel Midget Car Victors
USAC: Gerster, Nuetzel Midget Car Victors ... Continue reading
USAC: Indianapolis Speedrome Midget Car Series Race Results
USAC: Indianapolis Speedrome Midget Car Series Race Results ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's June Sales Up 23 Percent - Best in 26 Years - Record Sales for Jetta
Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported record-breaking sales for the month of June, surpassing any June total since 1973. ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 310,456 units, down from the 359,647 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
Warning Against Using Salvaged, Remanufactured Air Bags, Belts
The Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC) warned against the use of salvaged or remanufactured air bags or seat belts. ... Continue reading
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