5th Annual Cycle World Motorcycle Show Rolls into Minneapolis
The 137,500(a) motorcyclists registered in Minnesota will have something to rev their engines over in Y2K. ... Continue reading
ABB launches eBusiness initiative at Hanover Fair
ABB, the global technology company, announced the launch of a major eBusiness initiative to provide customers with a broad range of products and services on line. ... Continue reading
AMA: Kawasaki sponsors Women & Motorcycling National Conference, offers demo rides
Kawasaki sponsors Women & Motorcycling National Conference, offers demo rides ... Continue reading
AMA: Vendor space available at Merchandise Midway, Women & Motorcycling National Conference
Vendor space available at Merchandise Midway, Women & Motorcycling National Conference ... Continue reading
American Millennium Reports Additional Purchases from GM
American Millennium Corporation, Inc., reported it has filled a purchase order from General Motors Corporation for vehicle interface boards designed and manufactured for GM by AMCI. ... Continue reading
Atecs Mannesmann: Further Strong Growth in 2000
Following the presentation of the new name for the Automotive and Engineering Divisions of Mannesmann on March 2, 2000, Atecs Mannesmann AG is now presenting itself officially for the first time at the Hanover Fair. ... Continue reading
Atherton Capital Incorporated Announces New Financing Program
Atherton Capital Incorporated, a nationwide specialty retail lender, announced the roll out of the company's financing program for new Atlantic Richfield Company, ARCO branded retail petroleum facilities operated by Contract Dealers. ... Continue reading
Auteo Media Begins Trading On OTC Bulletin Board
Auteo Media, Inc., formerly Flintrock Financial Services, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, announced it has become a fully reporting company, and its common stock is now quoted on the OTC Bulletin under the symbol "AUTM." ... Continue reading
Autoco.com Effecting Corporate Name Change to TheMotorPages.com
Autoco.com, Inc. announced a name change to TheMotorPages.com, Inc., and will begin doing business under this new name. ... Continue reading
AutoTradeCenter.com Inc. Opens Offices in Pennsylvania and Texas
AutoTradeCenter.com Inc. announced that it will open two new offices on April 1, 2000 for its wholesale operations subsidiary Auto Network Group. ... Continue reading
AutoZone Board Approves Stockholder Rights Plan
AutoZone, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend distribution of one Preferred Share Purchase Right on each outstanding share of AutoZone common stock. ... Continue reading
BAD TOYS Signs Letter of Intent to Sell Control of Company to MYCA
BAD TOYS, Inc. has signed a letter of intent to sell control of the company to MYCA Group, Inc., a recognized leader in web- based technology and internal/external corporate communications with headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. ... Continue reading
Bosch and Sapiens Sign Euro Transition Project Agreement
SapiensInternational Corporation N.V. announced that Robert Bosch GmbH has entered into a euro transition project agreement with Sapiens regarding the changeover of Bosch's IT host systems to the single European currency. ... Continue reading
Budget Wins 'Environmental Initiative of the Year' Award
Budget Rent a Car International, Inc. received the prestigious "Environmental Initiative of the Year" Award at the recent Fleet News 2000 Awards for its pioneering initiative -- the Edinburgh City Car Club. ... Continue reading
Car Buying Goes Wireless With 'Autobytel.com on the Road'
Autobytel.com announced its "Portable Automotive Asset Manager," giving wireless and handheld computer users access to their vehicle's service and maintenance records whenever and wherever they want. ... Continue reading
CART: FedEx Championship Series rides upward trends into opening race of 2000 season
CART: FedEx Championship Series rides upward trends into opening race of 2000 season ... Continue reading
CART: Its Showtime for Mo Nunn and Tony Kanaan At CARTs Season-Opening Grand Prix of Miami
Its Showtime for Mo Nunn and Tony Kanaan At CARTs Season-Opening Grand Prix of Miami ... Continue reading
CCI/Triad Announces PartExpert Database Partner Program
CCI/Triad announced the PartExpert Database Partner Program, which is designed to improve the speed of distributing electronic catalog information and increase new part sales for manufacturers in the automotive aftermarket. ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Reports Results for its 1999 Fiscal Year
CSK Auto Corporation reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended January 30, 2000. ... Continue reading
Dealer Group Web Site Answers the Big Question
"Who owns the customer that purchases a car through your service? The retail car dealer, the auto manufacturer, or you, the on-line referral service?" ... Continue reading
[EMAIL] The C.A.R. Show: "Phenomenal Growth"
The rapidly growing Consumer Automotive Repair (C.A.R.) Show just signed on with the legendary CKLW, a 50,000 watt station in Windsor, Ontario, across the Detroit River from the "Motor City" and heard throughout the Great Lakes region. ... Continue reading
eParts eXchange Appoints Chief Technology Officer
eParts eXchange, an emerging B2B global online marketplace for automotive aftermarket parts that will service the $400 billion global automotive aftermarket, announced today that it has named Dr. Eric Coles as Chief Technology Officer. ... Continue reading
eParts eXchange appoints SENIOR Vice President
eParts eXchange, an emerging B2B global online marketplace for automotive aftermarket parts that will service the $400 billion global automotive aftermarket, announced that it has named Donald W. McEntee as Senior Vice President. ... Continue reading
EPA Selects Three Johnson Controls Customers for Energy Star Buildings Awards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pays tribute to three Johnson Controls, Inc. customers in Washington, D.C., during the 2000 Energy Star Buildings(SM)awards ceremony. ... Continue reading
Fanning to Take Senior Communications Post at Michelin North America
Michael I. Fanning, who joined Michelin North America, Inc. last April, has been named the company's vice president of public relations and government affairs, effective May 1. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Appoints James N. Fisher, Director, Electronic Communication
Kimberly A. Welch, vice president, Corporate Communications, Federal-Mogul Corporation announces the appointment of James N. Fisher to the position of director, electronic communication, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Earns Qualified Supplier Status from Case Corporation
Federal Mogul Corporation's Grand Haven, Michigan, camshaft manufacturing facility has been designated a Qualified Supplier by Case Corporation, a major manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment based in Racine, Wisconsin. ... Continue reading
FleetPride, Inc. Announces New Regional Vice Presidents
John Greisch, President and CEO of FleetPride, the nation's largest independent aftermarket truck parts distributor, announced the appointment of two new regional vice presidents. ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Sensor Systems Announces $5 Million Funding
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc., owner of the patented Bend Sensor(R) Technology, announced that the Company has received investment funding from a Utah-based investment group of up to $5.0 million. ... Continue reading
Fuel Injector Aftermarket is Primed for Growth
As the number of fuel-injected vehicles on the road continues to rise and the number of injectors installed per vehicle increases, the aftermarket for fuel injectors is expected to show impressive growth. ... Continue reading
Hagemeyer announces sale of non core automotive activities
Hagemeyer announces the sale of its non core automotive activities of A.R.M.-Stokvis B.V, comprising the Cars, Leasing & Finance, Equipment and Parts divisions, to the Kroymans group of the Netherlands. ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Inc. Announces Approval of Strategic Alliance
Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced that the strategic alliance with U.S. Bancorp under which U.S. Bancorp will acquire and manage Harley-Davidson Financial Services' affinity card program, the Harley-Davidson(R) Chrome Visa, has been approved. ... Continue reading
IMRglobal Awarded Series of Multi-Million Dollar Multi-Year Contracts
IMRglobal Corp., a leading global provider of e-business and information technology solutions, announced that it has been awarded a series of contracts by a world leader in automobile equipment manufacturing. ... Continue reading
Kenworth Introduces T2000 High-Tech Truck
It just might be the world's smartest truck. Safety and driver convenience are the focus of Kenworth Truck Company's new T2000 High-Tech Truck, introduced at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. ... Continue reading
K & F Industries, Inc. Reports Record Results For 1999
K & F Industries, Inc. reported its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
Kimberly Riordan Appointed to President of Universal Technical
Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI), the educational partner of choice for many prominent automotive manufacturers, announced Kimberly J. Riordan has been named to the position of president of the Career School Division. ... Continue reading
Kingsley Coach Showcases at Major Truck Industry Exposition
Kingsley Coach Inc. announced that it will be participating in the 29th Annual Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, March 23rd, 24th and 25th, a major truck industry event. ... Continue reading
Kyrus Corporation Announces Fuel Path: An Integrated Fuel Pump Solution
Kyrus Corporation announced the development of Fuel Path, an integrated fuel pump solution for the supermarket, mass merchandiser and wholesale club market segments, known collectively in the fuel industry as 'hypermarkets.' ... Continue reading
lowestpremium.com Wins Two Addy Awards for Web Site and Logo Design
lowestpremium.com, the free, fast and easy way to shop for auto insurance, won two ADDY awards in an advertising industry competition earlier this month for its ground-breaking Web site and logo design. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: David Green ready for 'most important race' at Bristol
NASCAR BGN: David Green ready for 'most important race' at Bristol ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green set for Bristol return
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green set for Bristol return ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Randy Lajoie Track Notes, Bristol
NASCAR BGN: Randy Lajoie Track Notes, Bristol ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bristol - the 120 mph Roller Coaster for Nemechek
CART: FedEx Championship Series rides upward trends into opening race of 2000 season ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schradercaught in early crash at Darlington, Prepares for Bristol
NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schradercaught in early crash at Darlington, Prepares for Bristol ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Nadeau Looks Ahead to the Food City 500
NASCAR WCUP: Nadeau Looks Ahead to the Food City 500 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: The Winston 2000 Eligibility List
The Winston 2000 Eligibility List ... Continue reading
Nissan Appoints James C. Morton, Jr. New U.S. Head of Administration & Finance
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced the appointment of James C. Morton, Jr. to senior vice president, administration and finance, effective April 1, 2000. M ... Continue reading
NorthernLight IRL: 2000 Indy Racing Northern Light Series Statistics Package
2000 Indy Racing Northern Light Series Statistics Package ... Continue reading
NorthernLight IRL: Blueprint Racing enters Kite into 84th Indy 500
NorthernLight IRL: Blueprint Racing enters Kite into 84th Indy 500 ... Continue reading
NorthernLight IRL: Phoenix victory backs up Lazier's faith in Riley & Scott
NorthernLight IRL: Phoenix victory backs up Lazier's faith in Riley & Scott ... Continue reading
OPEC Oil Squeeze Prompts AAA to Issue Gas-Saving Guidelines
For the fifth time in its 98-year history AAA issued a set of fuel-conservation instructions for motorists struggling with the strain of record-high fuel prices. ... Continue reading
parts.com Signs 4 Platinum, 4 Gold, 1 Silver Agreements
parts.com, Inc., a leading real-time business-to-business e- commerce parts exchange, announced that it has signed four new Platinum Territory Agreements, four new Gold Territory Agreements, and one new Silver Territory Agreement. ... Continue reading
Petersen Automotive Museum Gets The Green Light
The LA County Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors of the Natural History Museum of LA County have officially approved the transfer of the Petersen Automotive Museum to the new Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation. ... Continue reading
Petersen Automotive Museum Operation Transferred to New Foundation
The board of trustees of the Natural History Museum Foundation, along with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, approved the transfer of operations of the Petersen Automotive Museum to a newly formed Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation. ... Continue reading
Progressive Stamping Company, Inc. Acquired by FabriSteel Product Inc.
Progressive Stamping Company, Inc. has been acquired by Taylor Michigan-based FabriSteel Products Inc., a Citicorp Venture Capital portfolio company, it is announced by Charles R. Russell, president of Progressive Stamping Company. ... Continue reading
PTC Flexible Engineering Solutions Power Toyota Racing
PTC announced its performance partnership with Championship Auto Racing Teams competitor Toyota Racing Development USA. ... Continue reading
Raw Material Costs May Hamper Earnings Growth in 2000 for Myers
Myers Industries, Inc. announced that a continuation of escalating raw material costs may affect the Company's ability to grow 2000 earnings beyond the record $1.55 per share in 1999. ... Continue reading
realityBUY.com, a leading e-commerce site for business-to- business solutions, announced the compilation of its new management team comprised of software and e-business professionals from around the world. ... Continue reading
Research Frontiers Licenses SPD 'Smart' Window to ThermoView
ThermoView Industries and Research Frontiers announced that ThermoView has been granted a worldwide non-exclusive license to manufacture and sell SPD "smart" windows which use Research Frontiers' patented fast-responding light-control technology. ... Continue reading
Rubber Technology International Inc. Gets Nasdaq Approval
Rubber Technology International Inc. announced that Nasdaq advised on its daily list, and in fact has effectuated, a change of the symbol for the company from "RTEKE" to "RTEK" on March 20, 2000. ... Continue reading
Sense Technologies Acquires Properties From Electronics Inventor
Sense Technologies, Inc. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to develop and commercialize ten intellectual property concepts in the general field of electronic communications invented by Dr. Keith Wycoff. ... Continue reading
Sixteen Roadway Drivers Recognized for 2,000,000 Miles of Safe Driving
sixteen professional pickup and delivery city drivers from Roadway Express, Inc. were recognized for individually driving at least two million miles without a preventable accident, a total of over 32 million miles of safe driving. ... Continue reading
Snowmobile Inventors Conquer Frozen Tundra of Alaska
After eight days and more than 900 miles, modern-day snowmobile inventors and Polaris co-founders Edgar Hetteen, 79, and David Johnson, 77, and their team of 10 adventurers, completed a journey across Alaska today. ... Continue reading
Sprague Controls Announces Two New Black Ice Warning Devices
Two new RoadWatch road surface temperature measuring systems have been announced by Sprague Controls, Canby, Oregon. ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Testifies at Antidumping Hearing
The Timken Company testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission in support of continuing the U.S. antidumping duty orders on tapered roller bearings imported from certain countries. ... Continue reading
Tracks: New Driver signs for 2000 at Irwindale Speedway
NEW DRIVER AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY! ... Continue reading
Trac Thor and K-Team Have Joined Heavy Duty Truck Parts Network
HD America, Inc. announces that Trac Thor Distributors in Mexico and K-Team in Korea have joined its growing list of International Distributors. ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Announces Extension of Exchange Offer
Ugly Duckling Corp., the largest and fastest-growing used-car sales company focused exclusively on the sub-prime market, reported the extension of its exchange offer that was scheduled to expire at 5 p.m. Eastern time yesterday. ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group Plans To Launch Change of Control Offer for Notes
UnitedAuto Group, Inc. announced that it plans to launch a change of control offer to purchase any and all of its outstanding Series A and Series B 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 within the next 30 days. ... Continue reading
USAR Set to Invade Florida Speedpark
USAR Set to Invade Florida Speedpark ... Continue reading
Volo Auto Museum Opens New Section... Celebrity Cars and Historic Automobiles
When the Dynamic Duo arrived on the scene, it was in the Drop Dead Dramatic Batmobile. Loaded with crime fighting tricks and gimmicks, it would storm out of the Bat Cave eager to take on the forces of evil and badness. ... Continue reading
Win a Free Earth Smart Car From Earth Day Network
Earth Day Network announced the launch of the Earth Smart Car Giveaway as part of the official countdown to Earth Day 2000 in the United States. ... Continue reading
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