1998 IHRA National Event Schedule
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1999 Indy Racing League Schedule
1999 Indy Racing Schedule ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX (1999) ... Continue reading
ARCA: Frank Kimmel Claims First ARCA Crown
ARCA: Frank Kimmel Claims First ARCA Crown ... Continue reading
Auto Club and Earthlink Offer Exclusive Internet Access Package
The Automobile Club of Southern California has teamed with Earthlink to offer an exclusive Internet access package through EarthLink Sprint for Auto Club members throughout Southern California. ... Continue reading
Auto Club To Offer Holiday Driving Tips
Auto Club representatives will provide tips on how to avoid becoming a 1998 Thanksgiving holiday accident statistic. Holiday accident statistics for 1997 in Los Angeles County will be provided. ... Continue reading
Blue Ribbon Panel Named For Protecting 'Forgotten Children'
Noting that traffic crashes are the leading cause of death to American children of every age from 5 to 16 years old, U.S. Secretary of Trans. announced a blue ribbon panel of experts charged to identify ways that these children can be protected. ... Continue reading
Budget Group, Inc. Names Sandra Hughes
Budget Group, Inc. announced that Sandra Hughes has been named senior vice president, BGI Corporate Integration. ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Signs Deal with SinterCast
World Leading Engine Producer Caterpillar of USA and Swedish SinterCast Sign Exclusive Agreement for Series Production of Large Diesel Engine Components in Compacted Graphite Iron ... Continue reading
Charterhouse Makes Strategic Investment of $75 Million
United Road Services, Inc. announced that Charterhouse Group International, Inc. will purchase $75 million of newly issued Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2008. ... Continue reading
CHOICE Supports Crackdown on Drivers Who Don't Buckle-Up Kids
Community Health Choice announced its support of a national mobilization this Thanksgiving holiday to protect children by stepping up enforcement of child passenger safety laws. ... Continue reading
Critics Are Raving About the 'Art of a Part'
Recognizing plastics' role in improving vehicle safety, the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) - Automotive Division has presented its Grand Award for the most innovative use of plastics to Mitsubishi Motors. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Breaks New Corporate Ad Campaign
As DaimlerChrysler begins to trade its new registered shares of stock on "DayOne," the first advertising campaign for the new company will debut. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corp Assembly Plant Schedule for Week of Nov 23
DaimlerChrysler Corporation reports eight of its nine U.S. assembly plants and all three Canadian assembly plants will operate the week of November 23, 1998. ... Continue reading
DCR Rates CL/PK Funding's $100M Trust-Secured Variable ABS Notes
Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) issued ratings on the $100 million secured variable-rate asset-backed notes issued by CL/PK Funding Trust. The ratings are as follows: ... Continue reading
Delphi Automotive Systems Nominates Board of Directors
Several director nominees for the board of directors for Delphi Automotive Systems were announced by Delphi chairman, CEO and president J.T. Battenberg III and Lead Director Thomas S. Wyman. ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Announces Series 60 Engine Fuel Economy Test Results
Detroit Diesel Corporation announced the results of two independent fuel economy tests conducted in the United Kingdom and reported by "Commercial Motor" and "Truck" magazines. ... Continue reading
End of an Era: Dow to Exit Magnesium Business
After more than 80 years producing magnesium, The Dow Chemical Company announced today that it is planning to exit its magnesium business and shut down production at its sole magnesium metal plant in Freeport, Texas. ... Continue reading
Energy Research Corporation's Partner Reports Fuel Cell Contract
Energy Research Corporation is pleased to report that MTU, a DaimlerChrysler AG affiliate, has announced that it has received a contract from the municipal utility in Bielefeld, Germany. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Announces Special Markets
Robert Egan, vice president, special markets, North America, Worldwide Aftermarket, Federal-Mogul Corporation announces the following appointments effective immediately: ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Hosts Big Brothers Big Sisters
Federal-Mogul Corporation has invited Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit to join its employees Saturday, Nov 21, 1998 from 1-4 p.m. for its annual corporate day at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. ... Continue reading
General Motors/Delphi Automotive Awards Pinkerton $1.1B Contract
Pinkerton's Inc. announced it has been awarded a long-term contract expansion to provide security services to General Motors Corporation/Delphi Automotive Systems in the United States. ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International Signs Definitive Agreement
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it will acquire CMI International, Inc., a world-class, full-service supplier of wheel-end, suspension, structural and powertrain automotive components. ... Continue reading
Honda Selects Reynolds and Reynolds for Service Reminder System
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., has selected The Reynolds and Reynolds Company to provide the technology and support for its Lifetime Customer Care(TM) Service Reminder System. ... Continue reading
HOW-TO: OTHER WINTERIZING STUFF
HOW-TO: OTHER WINTERIZING STUFF ... Continue reading
IHS and Microcom Colaborate to Build Software
Information Handling Services (IHS), a leading engineering and technical information publisher, announces a joint marketing agreement between Microcom Technologies' PartMiner(tm) and IHS' CAPSXpert(R) electronic component database. ... Continue reading
IRL/CART: Luyendyk to Retire After 1999 Indianapolis 500
IRL/CART: Luyendyk to Retire After 1999 Indianapolis 500 ... Continue reading
IRL: Pep Boys Indy Racing League Weekly Notebook
IRL: Pep Boys Indy Racing League Weekly Notebook ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Invests in Japanese Buildings Maintenance Firm
Johnson Controls, Inc., which three months ago established a new subsidiary to establish its integrated facility management business in Japan, announced that it has made an equity investment in a leading Japanese buildings maintenance firm. ... Continue reading
Kuhlman Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of Kuhlman Corporation has declared a regular quarterly dividend of fifteen cents ($0.15) per share, payable January 12, 1999, to shareholders of record on December 11, 1998. ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Littelfuse, Inc. announced that Philip G. Franklin, 47, will be joining the company as its Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. ... Continue reading
Mannesmann Appoints Members of the Executive Board
The Supervisory Board of Mannesmann adopted the following resolutions at today's meeting: ... Continue reading
MHS Supports Crackdown on Drivers who Don't Buckle-Up Children
Managed Health Services (MHS), an Indiana Managed Care Organization, announced its support of a national mobilization this Thanksgiving holiday to protect children by stepping up enforcement of child passenger safety laws. ... Continue reading
Midas Directors Approve Strategic Initiatives
At its regular meeting, the board of directors of Midas, Inc., approved a series of strategic initiatives to position the company to restore sales growth and reduce costs in N. America, where there are nearly 2,150 Midas automotive service shops. ... Continue reading
Midgets: Top Name Drivers at Fort Wayne Indoor Show
Midgets: Top Name Drivers at Fort Wayne Indoor Show ... Continue reading
National-Standard Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
The annual meeting of the shareholders of National-Standard Company will be held at the Windsor Park Conference Center, Mishawaka, Indiana, on the 28th day of January, 1999, at 9:30 a.m. (EST) for the following purposes: ... Continue reading
NHRA: JEG, Jr Wins 98' NHRA 'Rookie of the Year'
NHRA: JEG, Jr Wins 98' NHRA 'Rookie of the Year' ... Continue reading
Nissan's Campaign Seeks Reduced Stress, Violence On U.S. Roadways
In an effort to help American drivers understand and reduce driving anger that leads to "road rage," Nissan North America has partnered with a highly respected psychologist to launch a national public information campaign -- "Gauge Your Rage." ... Continue reading
Nissan's Robert Strassburger Named to 'Blue Ribbon' Panel
Robert Strassburger, Corporate Manager of Technical Affairs for Nissan N America, Inc., was appointed to a new government panel that will develop recommendations on increasing vehicle occupant protection for children, who are at greatest risk. ... 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
One-Arm Golfer Makes a Hole-In-One and Wins a 1999 Lexus ES 300
Gary Marshall, a Canoga Park resident, is going to receive a brand new 1999 Lexus ES 300 for shooting an ace on the 13th hole during the Casa Colina Adaptive Sports Classic played at Industry Hills Sheraton Resort on Nov. 16. ... Continue reading
RALLY: 54th Network Q Rally of Great Britain, 1998 Rd 13 WRC
RALLY: 54th Network Q Rally of Great Britain, 1998 Rd 13 WRC ... Continue reading
RALLY: Mitsubishi Pushes for World Rally Championship Double Title in Great Britain
RALLY: Mitsubishi Pushes for World Rally Championship Double Title in Great Britain ... Continue reading
RALLY: Sainz and Toyota Bid for Titles in Championship Showdown
RALLY: Sainz and Toyota Bid for Titles in Championship Showdown ... Continue reading
REVISED 1999 AMA Grand National Dirt Track Series Schedule
REVISED 1999 AMA Grand National Dirt Track Series Schedule ... Continue reading
SCCA: Speedvision Network Named World Challenge Title Sponsor with 5-Year Commitment
SCCA: Speedvision Network Named World Challenge Title Sponsor with 5-Year Commitment ... Continue reading
SCCA: Speedvision World Challenge Slates Initial Six-Race Schedule
SCCA: Speedvision World Challenge Slates Initial Six-Race Schedule ... Continue reading
SDRC Completes Imageware Acquisition
SDRC announced that it has closed its previously announced transaction to acquire privately-held Imageware Corporation of Ann Arbor, Michigan, for approximately $31 million cash. ... Continue reading
TBC Completes Acquisition of Largest Distributor
TBC Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of the capital stock of Carroll's, Inc., a privately-owned wholesale distributor of tires and automotive accessories. Terms were not announced for the transaction. ... Continue reading
Thanksgiving Fuel Prices Reflect Big Drop From Last Year
Thanksgiving holiday motorists can expect dramatically lower fuel prices than those of last Thanksgiving. The regional average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline is $1.086 per gallon. ... Continue reading
Track: East Bay adds Hav-A-Tampa event 2/3
Track: East Bay adds Hav-A-Tampa event 2/3 ... Continue reading
TRW and Mexican Industries Officially Open Joint Venture Facility
TRW Inc. and Mexican Industries of Michigan Inc. officially opened a joint venture facility to produce side impact air bags in the city of Detroit. ... Continue reading
USAC: Turkey Night 'Rookie of the Race' Award Honors Don Basile
USAC: Turkey Night 'Rookie of the Race' Award Honors Don Basile ... Continue reading
USRRC: Rolex 24 at Daytona Entries Being Accepted; New Rules for the 'Round the Clock Classic
USRRC: Rolex 24 at Daytona Entries Being Accepted; New Rules for the 'Round the Clock Classic ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 362,135 units, up from the 320,602 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
Whitman Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
Whitman Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of five cents per share on Whitman common stock. The dividend is payable January 1, 1999, to shareholders of record on December 11, 1998. ... Continue reading
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