Firestone Offers Bounty On Recalled Tires
Urging merchants to get bad tires out of circulation; tire expert hired. ... Continue reading
Mazda 626 ES V6 (2000) Review ... Continue reading
3M Expects Continued Solid Sales and Earnings Growth
3M announced at its biennial security analyst meeting that it expects annual sales growth of about 11 percent and per-share earnings growth of about 13 percent over the next three years. ... Continue reading
All-New and Redesigned Vehicles Boosts Automotive APEAL Scores
All-new and redesigned vehicles serve as the catalyst for the automotive industry's most appealing lineup in recent history, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2000 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study(SM) (APEAL). ... Continue reading
ALMS: BMW Team PTG aims for Petit Le Mans 1-2
BMW Team PTG aims for Petit Le Mans 1-2 ... Continue reading
Along With Tire Safety Bill, Senate Committee OKs Car Seat Plan
The Senate Commerce Committee approved two road safety measures in the wake of the Firestone tire scandal, including a plan by U.S. Senator Peter G. Fitzgerald (R-Illinois) to improve safety standards for child car seats. ... Continue reading
AMA: Kopp reflects on supertracker championship
Kopp reflects on supertracker championship ... Continue reading
Automakers Call for Strong, Speedy 'Clean Diesel' Rule
Automobile manufacturers called on Congress and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to avoid delays in implementing a proposed "clean diesel" rule for heavy-duty engines and diesel fuel. ... Continue reading
Avis Named Top Logistics & Transportation Company In InformationWeek
Avis Group Holdings, Inc. has been named the top logistics and transportation company in the latest InformationWeek 500 rankings of the most innovative technology users across 24 industries. ... Continue reading
Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. Focuses its Investigation
A Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. (BFS) official told Congress that the 100-year-old company is focusing its investigation of the small percentage of tires involved in fatal rollover crashes equipped on Ford Explorers on the Decatur, Illinois plant. ... Continue reading
CART/F1: Former Indy 500 winner Rahal moving to F1 to oversee Jaguar Racing
CART/F1: Former Indy 500 winner Rahal moving to F1 to oversee Jaguar Racing ... Continue reading
CART: Rahal to end term as interim president, CEO of CART
CART: Rahal to end term as interim president, CEO of CART ... Continue reading
Chrysler/Jeep Dealers Ass of S. California Contracts With Blagman
Blagman Media International Inc. announced that it has been hired by The Southern California Chrysler/Jeep Dealers Association to perform a media and marketing survey and analysis. ... Continue reading
Chrysler's PT Cruiser Special Editions Make Style Statements
At the fifth annual Louis Vuitton Classic at Rockefeller Center, New York, DaimlerChrysler Corporation unveiled three special edition concepts of its successful Chrysler PT Cruiser, a vehicle too cool to categorize. ... Continue reading
Clean Air Solution Sales For China
Pursuant to the news release of September 8, 2000, the company is pleased to announce that Sky Well Limited, our selected major distributor for Petro-Oxy2000 in China is in negotiation with Golden Fortune for an immediate delivery of 10,000 units. ... Continue reading
'Click It Or Ticket' Nets 14,137 Occupant Protection Charges
During the course of the fall "Click It or Ticket" campaign, North Carolina law enforcement once again demonstrated that they have the dedication and the enthusiasm to make occupant protection a top priority throughout the state. ... Continue reading
Concept Cars Reveal The Future At South Florida Auto Show
Think about Frosted Mocha. It's one of the most stimulating things at this year's South Florida International Auto Show, which runs October 6-15 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. ... Continue reading
Consumer Attorneys Ass. of LA Comments on Firestone/Bridgestone Recall
"As the public's shock, inconvenience and outrage heats up against the backdrop of 'mea culpa' by Firestone and Ford, the next threat to public safety could be lurking around the corner," according to John Denove. ... Continue reading
Continental Teves Cautions Policymakers on Pending Rollover Ratings
The proposed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rule would rate vehicles based on a "stability factor" and -- similar to the agency's frontal crash test program -- vehicles would earn "stars" for their performance. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Selects E.piphany to Gain Understanding of Customers
E.piphany, Inc. announced that DaimlerChrysler Corporation has purchased E.piphany software to better understand nearly 40 million of its U.S.-based car and truck owners. ... Continue reading
E-ZPass Mobile Van Offer Motorists Convenient E-ZPass Sign-up
E-ZPass is scheduled for implementation on the New Jersey Turnpike September 30, 2000. ... Continue reading
Firestone's Scrap Tire Management Practices Praised
Bridgestone/Firestone this month received high praise for its scrap tire management efforts from both the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Houston Police Department. ... Continue reading
FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2001 ... Continue reading
Ford to Acquire Remainder of Hertz
Ford Motor Company announced that it has proposed to acquire the 18.5 percent of The Hertz Corporation outstanding stock that the automaker does not already own through a merger transaction. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Revises Second Half Earnings Outlook
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company revised its earnings outlook for the second half of 2000, based on continued deterioration of global economic and industry-wide conditions. ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Sales at New Saturn of Eugene Up 92%
Lithia Motors, Inc. announced that in the month of August (the first full month under Lithia's management), Saturn of Eugene posted a 92% increase in new unit sales compared to the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Longer Run at LVMS' Bullring Like Old Times for Woodside
Longer Run at LVMS' Bullring Like Old Times for Woodside ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Casey Atwood event preview, Dover, Delaware
NASCAR BGN: Casey Atwood event preview, Dover, Delaware ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: David Green fired up for Dover race
NASCAR BGN: David Green fired up for Dover race ... Continue reading
NASCAR NWest: Lewis Rides Goodyears to Raybestos Northwest Series Points Lead
Lewis Rides Goodyears to Raybestos Northwest Series Points Lead ... Continue reading
NASCAR Touring: Raudman Expects to Lead the Bullring by the Horns
Raudman Expects to Lead the Bullring by the Horns ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Hamilton New Driver of Square D Chevrolet at Andy Petree Racing
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Hamilton New Driver of Square Chevrolet at Andy Petree Racing ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace not afraid of the 'Monster Mile'
NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace not afraid of the 'Monster Mile' ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader satisfied with recent racing progress
NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader satisfied with recent racing progress ... Continue reading
Rahal moves accross the pond ... Continue reading
RMA Letter to NHTSA Administrator
The following letter was submitted by Donald B. Shea, president and CEO of the Rubber Manufacturers Association to NHTSA Administrator Dr. Sue Bailey regarding tire safety legislative and regulatory initiatives. ... Continue reading
RNC: Clinton/Gore to Blame for Soaring Gas Prices
Republican National Committee Chairman Jim Nicholson released the following statement in response to Al Gore's comments on high gas prices: ... Continue reading
Smarter Drivers Make for Safer Roadways
Drivers' Education is available in only about half of American high schools, according to the American Driver & Traffic Safety Administration, leaving millions of drivers and their families on their own to find proper training. ... Continue reading
SPX's DeZURIK Business Completes Acquisition of Copes-Vulcan
SPX Corporation announced that its DeZURIK business has completed the acquisition of the US and UK assets of Copes- Vulcan. ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Acquires Equity Interest in Yorozu Corporation
Tower Automotive, Inc. announced that it has acquired a 17 percent equity interest in Yorozu Corporation, a supplier of suspension modules and structural parts to the Japan, Thailand, Mexico and United States automotive markets, from Nissan. ... Continue reading
TRACKS: 'Harleys on the half-mile' ride to Irwindale will raise money for MDA
TRACKS: 'Harleys on the half-mile' ride to Irwindale will raise money for MDA ... Continue reading
Trucking Consortium Official Sentenced in Drug-Fraud Case
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) announced the operator of Kerr Transportation Services was sentenced and required to pay restitution for mail fraud because he violated the USDOT's federaldrug-testing regulations. ... Continue reading
U.S. GRAND PRIX: Former F1 driver thrilled by new Indy circuit
U.S. GRAND PRIX: Former F1 driver thrilled by new Indy circuit ... Continue reading
U.S. GRAND PRIX: Rain adds new dimension for F1 drivers, Tire engineers
U.S. GRAND PRIX: Rain adds new dimension for F1 drivers, Tire engineers ... Continue reading
U.S. GRAND PRIX: Villeneuve hungry for another victory at Indianapolis
U.S. GRAND PRIX: Villeneuve hungry for another victory at Indianapolis ... Continue reading
U.S. GRAND PRIX: Vintage car parades to provide Indy fans a look at F1 history
U.S. GRAND PRIX: Vintage car parades to provide Indy fans a look at F1 history ... Continue reading
X-Rite Acquires Tunable Laser Technology
X-Rite, Incorporated announced that it has acquired the assets of the HoloVision(TM) Products Group of Veridian-ERIM International. ... Continue reading
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