AAA's Free 'Winter Sports Guide 2000'
Hot off the presses, the AAA "Winter Sports Guide 2000" is free to AAA members, and accessible to anyone at www.aaa.com. ... Continue reading
Advanced Accessory Systems Acquires Titan Industries
Advanced Accessory Systems (AAS) announced the acquisition of Titan Industries. ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Reports Fourth Quarter 1999 and Full Year Results
Aftermarket Technology Corp., a leading remanufacturer and distributor of drive train products used in automotive repair, reported strong financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
Alan Powell Named Director of Pricing At Con-Way Southern Express
John Hickerson, president and chief executive officer of Con- Way Southern Express (CSE) announced the appointment of Alan Powell as director of pricing. ... Continue reading
Ansoft Announces License Agreement with Delphi Automotive Systems
Ansoft Corporation announced the completion of a software licensing agreement with Delphi Automotive Systems, a global- leader in automotive component and system technology. ... Continue reading
Arvin Industries Wins ``Outstanding Industry of the Year'' Award
Arvin Industries, Inc., The Dexter, Missouri Chamber of Commerce has awarded the "Outstanding Industry of the Year for 1999" to Arvin's plant located in Dexter, the company announced today. ... Continue reading
BARBER DODGE: Sara Senske graduates to Pro Series for 2000
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BestOffer.com Partners with Automotive Leaders
BestOffer.com, the better way to buy or sell a used car, has partnered with leading service providers in the automotive industry to take the pain out of buying and selling used cars. ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton, Cutler-Hammer Enter Emergency Power Transfer System Market
Briggs & Stratton and Cutler-Hammer have teamed up to offer the market's newest emergency power transfer system. ... Continue reading
CART showcases behind-the-scenes champ car insights on television programs
CART showcases behind-the-scenes champ car insights on television programs ... Continue reading
Collins Posts Record First Quarter Pretax Earnings on 30% Higher Sales
Collins Industries, Inc. reported a 50% increase in net earnings and a 30% increase in sales for the first fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2000 compared to the prior year. ... Continue reading
Colonel's International Inc. Announces a Strategic Alliance
The Company (Colonel's International) has entered into a letter of intent to invest up to ten million dollars ($10,000,000) in an e-commerce venture www.e-pawn.com. ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Elects Roger R. Hemminghaus to Board of Directors
Roger R. Hemminghaus has been elected to the CTS Corporation Board of Directors, according to an announcement by Joseph P. Walker, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of CTS. ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Elects Roger R. Hemminghaus to Board of Directors
Roger R. Hemminghaus has been elected to the CTS Corporation Board of Directors, according to an announcement by Joseph P. Walker, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of CTS. ... Continue reading
Daewoo and Casbah to Develop Global Used-Car Cyberauctions
Casbah Corporation, the technology partner of choice for business-to-business (B2B) net market makers, announced it has entered an agreement with Daewoo Information Systems Co., Ltd. to jointly develop global online used-car cyberauctions. ... Continue reading
Daewoo Gives Superior Customer Care Through Better Business Bureau Program
Daewoo Motor America has teamed with the Better Business Bureau's BBB AUTO LINE warranty dispute resolution program to provide owners of Daewoo vehicles with superior customer care. ... Continue reading
Dana To Acquire Interest in European Engine Components Manufacturer
Dana Corporation announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to purchase a majority interest in Tribometal a.s., a manufacturer of engine bearings and metal-polymer bushings. ... Continue reading
DeGaynor Named Operations Project Manager for Delphi Diesel
Jonathan B. DeGaynor, manager of venture development, has been named operations project manager for Delphi Diesel Systems, according to Guy C. Hachey, president of Delphi Energy & Chassis Systems. ... Continue reading
Delphi Earns Excellence Award from NUMMI
New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI) presented Delphi Automotive Systems with two supplier awards in recognition of the company's quality, delivery and cost contributions to the 1999 Toyota Corolla and Chevrolet Prizm programs. ... Continue reading
Dodge ESX3 Powertrain Keeps the Fun in Driving a Fuel-Efficient Vehicle
In two years, DaimlerChrysler engineers have increased fuel efficiency to 72 miles per gallon (3.3 liters/100 km), improved acceleration and enhanced driveability -- while cutting the cost penalty in half. ... Continue reading
Donner Corp. Issues Speculative Buy Recommendation On ZAPWORLD.COM
Donner Corp. International, an Investment Banking firm headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., issued a Speculative Buy Recommendation and initiated coverage on ZAPWORLD.COM, Sebastopol, California. ... Continue reading
EXE Technologies Receives Frost & Sullivan Award
By forming excellent strategic partnerships and technological alliances and by rapidly gaining prominent market share, EXE Technologies has earned a coveted leadership position within the warehouse management system (WMS) industry. ... Continue reading
Faurecia Accelerates Pace of Development in North America
The Board of Directors of Faurecia, chaired by Daniel Dewavrin, met on Monday, February 21, 2000, to approve the 1999 financial statements. ... Continue reading
FinishMaster, Inc. Announces South Carolina Acquisition
FinishMaster, Inc. announced it has acquired Advanced Color & Supply, Inc., located in South Carolina. ... Continue reading
Fletcher Named Global Logistics Director for Delphi Automotive Systems
Debra A. Fletcher, 41, has been hired as director of Global Logistics for Delphi Automotive Systems, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Flintrock Financial Services Announces Financing, Option to be Exercised
Flintrock Financial Services Inc. wishes to announce that it has received written commitments for a private placement unit financing totaling US$1,350,000 at a price of $US6.00 per unit. ... Continue reading
Ford and Trilogy Software Announce Joint Venture
The new company will serve as Ford Motor Company's full-service e-business partner and is intended to develop and operate all of Ford's customer-facing Web sites. ... Continue reading
Former PricewaterhouseCoopers Partner Named to Goodyear Finance Position
An executive with more than 14 years experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers has been named to Goodyear's top corporate finance position. ... Continue reading
Fourth Quarter 58% Increase in EPS Reported by Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced that net income for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 1999 increased 141% to $15.3 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, from $6.3 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
GEICO'S Lakeland Office Honors Associates
GEICO, the nation's sixth-largest auto insurer, honored its associates for helping the company achieve a successful year in 1999. ... Continue reading
GEICO'S San Diego Office Honors Associates
GEICO, the nation's sixth-largest auto insurer, honored its associates for helping the company achieve a successful year in 1999. ... Continue reading
GenRad Furthers Automotive Aftermarket Initiatives
GenRad, Inc. announced that it has made an approximately $27.0 million tender offer for the shares of Autodiagnos AB, an automotive diagnostics solutions company based in Stockholm, Sweden. ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces Officer Changes
Genuine Parts Company announced retirements and officer changes approved by the Board of Directors. Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented on the following retirements: ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Record Results for 1999
Genuine Parts Company completed its 72nd year of operations with record sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
GM and Delphi Name Circle As National Customs Broker
Circle International has been awarded separate multi-year contracts by General Motors Corp. and Delphi Automotive Systems Corp. to provide customs brokerage for all offshore import shipments into the U.S. ... Continue reading
Greater Cleveland Auto Dealers to Host 2000 Auto Show Charity Preview Event
The Greater Cleveland Auto Dealers will host a charity fund- raiser Friday, February 25, to benefit two local organizations on the eve of the 73rd annual Greater Cleveland International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International Expands in Michigan
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. demonstrated its support for Michigan's continued economic development by announcing that it intends to construct a new foundry for production of aluminum knuckles, crossmembers and control arms, in Montague, Michigan. ... Continue reading
How Rapid Transit Modeled After Brazilian System Could be Established in Greater Detroit
Four of the most prominent civic organizations in the Detroit area are collaborating to examine how a regional network of rapid transit service -- modeled after a highly successful one in Curitiba, Brazil. ... Continue reading
Intelisys Helping Casad Company Dramatically Extend Its Reach
Intelisys Electronic Commerce Inc. announced that Casad Company, a leading supplier of imprinted promotional products for corporations worldwide, will sell to Intelisys' three purchasing communities as a Premier Supplier. ... Continue reading
International Speedway Announces Revenues for Speedweeks At Daytona
International Speedway Corporation announced record revenues for the Speedweeks events held at Daytona International Speedway from February 3 to February 20, 2000. ... Continue reading
IRL: Ray tops Vegas testing; 'Test in the West' moves to Phoenix
IRL: Ray tops Vegas testing; 'Test in the West' moves to Phoenix ... Continue reading
iRV.com Launches Online Resource for Recreational Vehicle Enthusiasts
The Southshore Corporation, a fully reporting company, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, iRV, Inc., has launched the initial phase of its new Web site www.iRV.com devoted to the RV enthusiast. ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Reports a 78% Increase in Net Profit on 74% More Sales in 1999; Earns $1.60 Per Share
Lithia Motors, Inc. announced that net profit for the full year of 1999 rose 78% to $19.17m compared to $10.79 million in 1998 or $1.60 per share on 12.0m diluted shares outstanding in 1999 vs. $1.14 per share on 9.5 million diluted shares in 1998. ... Continue reading
Mack 1999 Sales Reach a Record $3.18 Billion
Mack Trucks, Inc. announced that it contributed $204 million to the 1999 operating profit of the Renault V.I./Mack Group, up from $105 million in 1998. ... Continue reading
MatrixOne Deploys Internet Collaboration Solution At BREED Technologies
MatrixOne, Inc. announced that BREED Technologies, Inc., one of the top three occupant safety system suppliers in the world, has begun the first phase of its implementation of the eMatrix solution. ... Continue reading
MSX Expands Info Technology And Technical Professional Staffing
MSX International, Inc. announced that it has acquired the professional staffing operations of Corporate Staffing Resources of South Bend, Indiana. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: LaJoie Looks Ahead to the Alltel 200
NASCAR BGN: LaJoie Looks Ahead to the Alltel 200 ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa looks forward to racing at Rockingham
NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa looks forward to racing at Rockingham ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine ready to race on a track that is 'difficult to read'
NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine ready to race on a track that is 'difficult to read' ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Benson's Excellent Adventure Goes To Rockingham
Benson's Excellent Adventure Goes To Rockingham ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace survives Daytona; Prepares for 'The Rock'
NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace survives Daytona; Prepares for 'The Rock' ... Continue reading
National Academy of Engineering Reveals Top Engineering Impacts
One hundred years ago, life was a constant struggle against disease, pollution, deforestation, treacherous working conditions, and enormous cultural divides unbreachable with current communications technologies. ... Continue reading
National-Standard will be Displaying its GridShield(TM) Technology
GridShield(TM) Technology, a product line that has been under development for several years, will be on display at the SAE show on March 6th-9th. ... Continue reading
New Tenneco Elastomeric Torsional Axle Adds to ESX3 Concept Vehicle
Tenneco Automotive has designed and built a lightweight, elastomeric rear suspension system for the DaimlerChrysler ESX3 concept car that will be unveiled today in Washington, D.C. ... Continue reading
OEA Announces Second Quarter Results
OEA, Inc. announced results for its second quarter and six- month period ended January 31, 2000. ... Continue reading
Onyx Acceptance To Bring Loan Servicing And Collections In House
SuperSolutions Corporation announced that it has signed a contract to install Daybreak - The Big Picture(TM) for Onyx Acceptance Corporation, a major national provider of prime and near-prime automobile financing. ... Continue reading
Prab Reports First Quarter Results
Prab Inc. reports first quarter sales of $3,423,000 and a net profit of $5,000 for the period ended Jan. 31, 2000. These results compare with sales of $3,299,000 and a net profit of $21,000 in the same period a year ago. ... Continue reading
Puradyn and American Funding Group Form Stragetic Alliance
CEO of Puradyn Filter Technologies, Inc. announced that American Funding Group has joined with the Company in a lease incentive program now being offered by AFG to reduce maintenance costs and improve performance for truck lessees. ... Continue reading
Ryobi Die Casting Names Ted M. McQuinn President and CEO
Ryobi Die Casting (USA), Inc. announced the appointment of Ted M. McQuinn to the position of president and chief executive officer. ... Continue reading
SCCA: Glacier Bear Racing to field Marybeth Harrison in 2000 BFGoodrich Tires Trans-Am Series
SCCA: Glacier Bear Racing to field Marybeth Harrison in 2000 BFGoodrich Tires Trans-Am Series ... Continue reading
Sorge Named as Strategic Communications Director of Visteon
Visteon Automotive Systems has named Marjorie Sorge director of Strategic Communications. She will be responsible for ensuring that all of Visteon's communications are leveraged to support the achievement of Visteon's goals and objectives. ... Continue reading
Technology for Meeting High Performance Demands is Key to Sealant Market
The development of high-performance sealants for industrial and aerospace applications and promising new technologies are the keys to growth in the North American sealants market. ... Continue reading
The Thomson Corp To Sell Mitchell International
The Thomson Corporation announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Mitchell International division to Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners IV, L.P. ... Continue reading
Thor Reports Record Net Income, Sales in Quarter, Half
Thor Industries, Inc. announced record results for the second quarter and six months ended January 31, 2000. ... Continue reading
Toyota and i2 Form E-Company To Serve Automotive Replacement Parts Market
Toyota and i2 Technologies, Inc. have reached a definitive agreement, forming a partnership to develop and operate iStarXchange, an electronic marketplace serving the $100b U.S. automotive replacement parts market for service and repair. ... Continue reading
Trucking Industry Continues Call for Action on Fuel Crisis
The American Trucking Ass. renewed its call for emergency government action to halt the diesel fuel price crisis that is threatening the trucking industry and its ability to deliver goods to consumers and businesses across the U.S. ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Corp. Announces Exchange Offer
Ugly Duckling Corp. announced an offer to exchange up to $27.5 million principal amount of its 11 percent Subordinated Debentures due 2007 for up to 2.5 million shares of its common stock. ... Continue reading
VSI Holdings Helps Drive Global Communications Initiatives for Visteon
VSI Holdings announced that its marketing services subsidiary, Visual Services, Inc. (VSI), has been awarded three multiyear contracts to create high-tech communications initiatives for Visteon Automotive Systems. ... Continue reading
Whitman Announces Larry Young Elected President and COO
Whitman Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has elected Larry D. Young President and Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Young had served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. ... Continue reading
WPI Announces Key Executive Appointments For Diagnostics Business
WPI GROUP, INC. announced the appointment of Richard A. Beyer as President of WPI MICRO PROCESSOR SYSTEMS (MPSI) -- WPI'S diagnostic hardware, software and remote Web services business. ... Continue reading
WPI Announces Key Executive Appointments For Diagnostics Business
WPI GROUP, INC. announced the appointment of Richard A. Beyer as President of WPI MICRO PROCESSOR SYSTEMS (MPSI) -- WPI'S diagnostic hardware, software and remote Web services business. ... Continue reading
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