Monday, November 22, 1999

3D Systems Ships Multiple Solid Imaging Units to Ford Motor Co.

3D Systems Corp. announced shipment of three SLA(TM) 7000 units to Ford Motor Co.'s prototyping facility in Allen Park, Mich. ... Continue reading

Actuate to Aid Automobile Industry Via Urban Science Application

The automobile industry will soon benefit from the e.Reporting advantages of Actuate(R) Corporation, the pioneer in e.Reporting (TM) for e.Business. ... Continue reading

Algor and ITI Extend Partnership for Parasolid Import Capability

Algor, Inc. and International TechneGroup Inc. announced that Algor will now offer ITI's Parasolid import capability for more flexibility in data exchange between third-party CAD systems and Algor's line of finite element analysis. ... Continue reading

AMD Wins Leading Edge Award From the Volkswagen Group

AMD announced that it has recently received the Volkswagen Leading Edge 98 award for its Flash memory devices. ... Continue reading

AMETEK Names Isaac S. Smalls Vice President - Financial Reporting

AMETEK Inc. announced that the Board of Directors has elected Mr. Isaac S. Smalls, Vice President - Financial Reporting. He was most recently Director - Financial Reporting. ... Continue reading

Andover Woman Wins Harley Davidson Motorcycle at Freedom Valu Center

The exciting Magic Match Game, implemented in July, came to a close on November 18 when the winner was notified. Mariella Haas of Andover, Minn., received the winning ticket at a Freedom Valu Center in Fridley, Minn. ... Continue reading

Announcement of Million Mile Safe Drivers

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. proudly announces its 1999 third quarter million mile safe drivers. ... Continue reading

Arthur Andersen Signs Agreement to Provide Financial Services To GM

Arthur Andersen announced an agreement with General Motors to acquire transaction-processing assets that handle $250 billion of financial transactions annually for the company. ... Continue reading

Auto Industry May Be in for Job Hopping by Engineers

The study, sponsored by Kelly Services, shows that nearly a third of automotive engineers prefer a free-agent work style, and only about a third said they have no desire to be a free agent. ... Continue reading

Auto Maker Orders SWIFT Systems for Light Truck Testing From MTS

MTS Systems Corporation announced that it has received a $1.8 million order for Spinning Wheel Integrated Force Transducers (SWIFT(TM)) from a Detroit based global vehicle manufacturer. ... Continue reading

AutoNation Announces New Senior Vice Presidents

Michael J. Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of AutoNation, Inc. announced the appointment of three senior vice presidents. ... Continue reading

Ballard Receives $1.3 Million Order for Automotive Fuel Cells

Ballard Power Systems announced that it has received a $1.3-million (US$864,000) order from its affiliate dbb fuel cell engines inc. (dbb) for Ballard(R) fuel cell stacks. ... Continue reading

Bikers Dream Reports Third-Quarter Financial Results; Record Nine-Month Revenues

Bikers Dream Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter of 1999 and 1999 year to date. ... Continue reading

CarParts.com Announces Partnership With Cars.com

CarParts.com, the largest Internet retailer of automotive parts and accessories, announced that it has become the premier provider of vehicle parts in the cars.com E-Store, the automotive marketplace at cars.com. ... Continue reading

Child Safety Seat Inspection Recommended This Holiday Season

With thousands of Minneapolis and St. Paul families expected to hit the roads this holiday season, the National Safety Council urges parents and caregivers to make sure their child is properly buckled in his or her child safety seat. ... Continue reading

CHP Says Drive With Consideration for Others This Thanksgiving

California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Dwight Helmick is advising California motorists to use their safety belts, drive with consideration for other motorists, and avoid alcohol if they plan to be on the road during this year's Thanksgiving. ... Continue reading

CON-WAY Modifies Fuel Surcharge Tariff

Con-Way Transportation Services announced that it is modifying its fuel surcharge tariff used by its less-than-truckload components, Con-Way Western Express, Con-Way Southern Express and Con-Way Central Express. ... Continue reading

Cygnus Business Media's 'Sports Truck Accessory Awarded

Cygnus Business Media announced that "Sports Truck Accessory Digest," the most important publication serving the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) aftermarket, was honored by the International Automotive Media Awards (IAMA). ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Reports Plant Schedule for Week of Nov 22, 1999

DaimlerChrysler Corporation reports all nine U.S. assembly plants and all three Canadian assembly plants will operate the week of November 22, 1999. ... Continue reading

Eaton Agrees to Sell $50 Million of Debt Securities

Eaton Corporation announced that it has entered into an underwriting agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Chase Securities Inc. to sell an additional $50 million of 7.65 percent debentures due November 2029. ... Continue reading

Excelsior-Henderson Motorcycle Manufacturing Company Announces Q3 1999 Results

Excelsior-Henderson Motorcycle Manufacturing Company announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended October 2, 1999. ... Continue reading

Exide Corporation Announces Senior Executive Resignations

Exide Corporation announced the resignations of Nicholas Stratigeas, executive vice president of sales and marketing, North America, and Rex E. Luzader, vice president for O.E. sales. ... Continue reading

Fidelity Holdings' IG2, Inc. Subsidiary Lauds Federal Decision

Fidelity Holdings' IG2, Inc. subsidiary lauded a decision by the Federal Communications Commission requiring Regional Bell Operating Companies to share their existing telephone lines with Competitive Local Exchange Carriers such as IG2. ... Continue reading

Ford and Bolt Align for Partnership to Reach the Next Generation

Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Bolt Inc., one of the largest teen destinations on the Internet to develop cars.bolt.com -- a co-branded destination on the Bolt.com website. ... Continue reading

Ford Brings a New IKON to India

As the first multinational company to design a car specifically for India, Ford Motor Company is launching the brand new Ford IKON. ... Continue reading

Ford to Provide Clean Natural Gas Vehicles for WTO Summit in Seattle

Ford Motor Company is providing 55 natural gas vehicles (NGVs) to the Seattle Host Organization for use during the World Trade Organization conference in Seattle. ... Continue reading

Gas Prices Drop in Texas in Time for Thanksgiving

The average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline dropped 3 cents since October, according to a AAA Texas survey. The current Texas statewide average price of a gallon of self- serve regular unleaded is $1.188. ... Continue reading

Guerriero Joins TI Group as VP of Legal Affairs

Tim Guerriero has joined TI Group Automotive Systems as vice president of Legal Affairs, according to Jim Davis, president of TI Group Automotive Systems - North America. ... Continue reading

Guide Reveals High-Tech 'Stealth' Design Approach for New Tech Center

Guide Corporation unveiled plans for its new high-tech, state- of-the-art $15-million Technology and Customer Center in Pendleton, Ind., 20 miles north of Indianapolis. ... Continue reading

Harley-Davidson Opens RoadStore New Section of www.harley-davidson.com

Harley-Davidson riders who spend their days on the open road can now browse for products at night. ... Continue reading

Hayes Lemmerz Third Quarter Results Below Expectations

Hayes Lemmerz International Inc. announced third quarter results of $0.63 per share, below the first call consensus estimate of $.77. ... Continue reading

Hertz Acquires Locations in Oklahoma and Texas

The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest car rental company, announces the acquisition of its licensee operations in Lawton, Oklahoma and Wichita Falls, Texas. ... Continue reading

Jack Sights Named Chairman, President and CEO of Textron Fastening Systems

Textron Inc. announced that Jack W. Sights has been named Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the company's $2.2 billion Textron Fastening Systems group, effective immediately. ... Continue reading

Lincoln's 'Personal Consultant' Provides Human Touch to Online Shopping

Lincoln Mercury launched in California its industry-first online automotive service, the "PersonalConsultant," which lets consumers communicate directly with company product specialists before purchasing a vehicle. ... Continue reading

Lithia Motors Announces Expansion of Credit Facilities With Ford Credit

Lithia Motors, Inc. announced that its existing credit facility with Ford Credit has been expanded to $450 million and the term extended for three years, continuing until November 2002. ... Continue reading

Napier Launches Automotive Product Line

Napier International Technologies, Inc. is pleased to report the signing of an additional marketing and distribution agreement with Truco Enterprises for the automotive market for an International program. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Dale Jarrett

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Dale Jarrett ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Jeff Burton

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Jeff Burton ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Jeremy Mayfield

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Jeremy Mayfield ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Jimmy Spencer

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Jimmy Spencer ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Johnny Benson

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Johnny Benson ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Mark Martin

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Mark Martin ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Rick Mast

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Rick Mast ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Ricky Rudd

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Ricky Rudd ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Rusty Wallace

NASCAR WCUP: NAPA 500 Post Race Notes and Quotes, Rusty Wallace ... Continue reading

National Auto Credit Announces New Chairman of the Board

National Auto Credit, Inc. announced that David L. Huber was elected Chairman of the Board and pursuant to the Company's by- laws will serve as the Company's Chief Executive Officer. ... Continue reading

Nissan Reports an Operating Profit of 58.5 Billion Yen

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced a consolidated operating profit of 58.5 billion Yen and a consolidated net loss of 323.5 billion Yen ($ 3.05 billion, Euro 2.86 billion) for the 1st half of fiscal year 1999 ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading

RALLY: 55th Network Q Rally of Great Britain, End of Leg 1

RALLY: 55th Network Q Rally of Great Britain, End of Leg 1 ... Continue reading

RALLY: Fords go well as McRae readies his big challenge

RALLY: Fords go well as McRae readies his big challenge ... Continue reading

Redlaw Industries Inc.

The financial results of Redlaw Industries Inc. of Orillia, Ontario for the first six months of fiscal 2000 ended September 30, 1999 were released by the company. All dollars quoted are Canadian. ... Continue reading

Ruediger Named Vice President Marketing and Sales

Bernt E. Ruediger of Peterborough, NH has been named Vice President, Marketing and Sales for the Clark - Cutler - McDermott Company, a leading manufacturer of non-woven needle loom fiber products. The ... Continue reading

Steel Prices to Rebound January 1

Due to an escalation in raw material costs and stabilizing economic conditions within the steel industry, The Timken Corporation will increase prices on all carbon and alloy steel bar products by $15 per ton. ... Continue reading

Texas Auto Writers Association Names Ford Trucks as Best

At the Texas Auto Writers Association's 7th Annual Texas Truck Rodeo, the 2001 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 4x4 was named the 1999 Texas Truck of the Year and Ford Motor Company received the 1999 Best Truck Line award. ... Continue reading

Thanksgiving Travel Will be a Record, says AAA

Roadways will be stuffed like turkeys this weekend as Thanksgiving voyagers set a travel record, AAA reported. ... Continue reading

The Budd Company Names New Executives

The Budd Company announced the appointment of Albert F. Kovach as President and Chief Operating Officer. Kovach replaces David P. Williams, who has been appointed Vice Chairman of company's Board of Directors. ... Continue reading

UAW Members Ratify First Contract at South Charleston Stamping

Members of the UAW ratified a four-year contract at South Charleston Stamping and Manufacturing (SCSM) in Charleston, West Virginia on Friday, November 19, 1999. ... Continue reading

U-Save Auto Rental of America Growing at a Tremendous Rate

How do you grow a franchise system expeditiously, in a time where most domestic growth has slowed for other nationwide chains? ... Continue reading

Valeo: Disposal of Stake in LuK for 1.21 Billion Euros

The acquirer of Valeo's 50% stake in LuK is INA Holding- Schaeffler Group which holds the other 50% of its capital and controls the company. Valeo is divesting a major asset on which the return has been exclusively in the form of dividends. ... Continue reading

Volvo Debuts Two New Family Cars

Volvo announced that the company will stage the world introduction of two new wagons at the Detroit International Auto Show. ... Continue reading

WFS Financial Announces Filing of a Registration Statement

Westcorp announced that its subsidiary, WFS Financial has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement to sell 2 million shares of common stock. ... Continue reading

ZAP Signs Agreement in Principle to Acquire East Coast Scooter Company

ZAPWORLD.COM announced that it has signed an agreement in principle to acquire a privately owned electric scooter company located on the East Coast. ... Continue reading