American Axle Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Robin J. Adams as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective July 6, 1999. ... Continue reading
AMETEK Acquires Division of Dynamic Materials Corp.
AMETEK, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Clad Metal Bonding Division of Dynamic Materials Corporation a manufacturer of specialty metals in Lafayette, CO. ... Continue reading
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. Shareholders Elect Senator D'Amato and Kevin Sheehan to Board
The shareholders of Avis Rent A Car, Inc., have elected former New York Senator Alfonse M. D'Amato and Kevin M. Sheehan, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the Company's Board of Directors. ... Continue reading
BankBoston Dealer Finance Provides $14M in Financing to Gene Brown Motors
BankBoston Dealer Finance Inc. announced that it has provided a $14 million credit facility to Gene Brown Motors, Inc. Headquartered in Boston, Gene Brown Motors is comprised of Boston Volvo and Honda Village of Boston and Newton. ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG Mosport test ... Continue reading
BTCC Testing ... Continue reading
2000 Buick Le Sabre ... Continue reading
Bullhide Closes Private Placement of Approximately $500,000
The Bullhide Liner Corporation announced that it has closed a private placement of approximately $500,000 in equity funding with a major shareholder of Bullhide. ... Continue reading
Carlisle Appoints Vice President, Taxes
Carlisle Companies Incorporated is pleased to announce the appointment of John R. Yonkin to the position of Vice President, Taxes, effective June 21, 1999. ... Continue reading
CART: In the Mind of an Engine
CART: In the Mind of an Engine ... Continue reading
CART: Mercedes-Benz Racing Engines Submerged For Success
CART: Mercedes-Benz Racing Engines Submerged For Success ... Continue reading
CART: Walker Racing Portland Review
CART: Walker Racing Portland Review ... Continue reading
Delphi Awarded Chassis Business in Asian and European Markets
Delphi Automotive Systems announced they have been awarded new contracts to supply brake and suspension components, modules and systems to two vehicle manufacturers in the Asian market and one in Europe. ... Continue reading
Delphi Names Two New Regional Communications Directors
John T. Anderson has been promoted to regional communications director for Delphi's Asia Pacific Operations and Frederique Le Greves has been promoted to regional communications director for Delphi Europe. ... Continue reading
Delphi's Plastic Materials & Processes Expert To Lead SPE Auto Division
Delphi Automotive Systems announced that Suresh Shah, Delphi Advanced Development senior staff scientist, has been elected chairman for the International Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division. ... Continue reading
Dura Completes Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Trident Notes
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Trident Automotive plc has successfully completed its cash tender offer and consent solicitation. ... Continue reading
Eaton Corporation to Sponsor 1999 Woodward Dream Cruise
Eaton Corporation announced the signing of an agreement to sponsor the 1999 Woodward Dream Cruise, an event held each summer in Detroit to celebrate cars and car culture. ... Continue reading
FIA GT: For Roock Racing, the Season Starts at Hockenheim
FIA GT: For Roock Racing, the Season Starts at Hockenheim ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Completes Global Landmark Securities Roadshow
Ford Credit completed its Global Landmark Securities (GlobLS) roadshow. The three continent roadshow included over 250 investors in 25 cities in Europe, Asia and the United States. ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Establishes North American Brake Hose Business
After being nominated by a major global automaker for $21 million in brake hose business, Freudenberg-NOK has announced that it will establish operations in North America to produce brake hose assemblies. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Previews Second Quarter Earnings
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that second quarter sales would be approximately 2 percent lower than in the 1998 second quarter and that net income in the quarter would be in the range of $64 million to $80 million. ... Continue reading
IRL: Engrossed in an incredibly close race for the Championship, Team Cheever looks for a solid finish ... Continue reading
IRL: Goodyear Eagle Tires Enter Rarified Air at Pikes Peak, Aiming for Fifth-Straight IRL Win
IRL: Goodyear Eagle Tires Enter Rarified Ait at Pikes Peak, Aiming for Fifth-Straight IRL Win ... Continue reading
IRL: Jeff Ward, Pagan Racing, YAHOO!, set for Pikes Peak
IRL: Jeff Ward, Pagan Racing, YAHOO!, set for Pikes Peak ... Continue reading
IRL: Scott Goodyear Enjoys View from Top Entering Pikes Peak
IRL: Scott Goodyear Enjoys View from Top Entering Pikes Peak ... Continue reading
July 4 Holiday Travel To Hit 13-Year High, AAA Says
This Fourth of July weekend, an estimated 37.4 million Americans will travel 100 miles or more from home -- the highest volume of travel for that holiday in 13 years, says AAA. ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Unveils Total Systems Capability With $40-Million Expansion
Lear Corporation on June 22 unveiled the $40-million expansion to the company's World Headquarters and Technology Center complex in Southfield, Michigan (USA), a symbol of the company's commitment to its total interior systems capability. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Brewco Motorsports' Open House Event Raises $1,100 for the Muhlenberg County Humane Society ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Randy Lajoie has special place in his heart for kids
NASCAR BGN: Randy Lajoie has special place in his heart for kids ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Tony Roper Watkins Glen Preview
NASCAR BGN: Tony Roper Watkins Glen Preview ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: A Guy Who's Done it All
NASCAR WCUP: A Guy Who's Done it All ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: A Little Pit Practice, Anyone?
NASCAR WCUP: A Little Pit Practice, Anyone? ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Peter Guild brings business principles and NASCAR under one roof
NASCAR WCUP: Peter Guild brings business principles and NASCAR under one roof ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bernstein Announces Sponsorship Extension with Budweiser
NHRA: Bernstein Announces Sponsorship Extension with Budweiser ... Continue reading
NHRA: Century 21 Racing-Madison Preview
Fwd: Century 21 Racing Pre-Madison Release ... Continue reading
Oldsmobile Announces Plans for National Women's Amateur Golf Tournament
Oldsmobile announced the formation of the Women's Oldsmobile Scramble, the first national amateur golf tournament forwomen. The tournament is open to all female golfers, without age restriction, provided they have a current USGA Handicap Index. ... Continue reading
Open Road Radio ... Continue reading
Robert D. Weldon Jr. To Be Named President Of Toyota De Puerto Rico
Robert D. Weldon Jr., executive vice president of Toyota de Puerto Rico Corp. (TDPR), will become the president of TDPR on July 1, 1999. ... Continue reading
'Safe Car Of The Millennium' Award Recognizes Simula Product
Not all auto airbag systems provide comparable protection, says the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA). That's why IBIA recognized the Simula, Inc. Inflatable Tubular Structure. ... Continue reading
SI Handling Systems Names Elmer Gates Chairman of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of SI Handling Systems, Inc. has approved the following organizational changes. ... Continue reading
Snoopy(TM) Stars as 'Mystery' Driver in MetLife Auto & Home's First TV Ad
For the first time in its 25 year history, MetLife Auto & Home is advertising on television, highlighting the fact that it provides "auto insurance the way it ought to be." ... Continue reading
Spatial Inc. and Applied Metrology Inc. Announce ACIS-enabled Inquest
Spatial Inc. and Applied Metrology Inc., a company specializing in engineering tools for high precision measurement systems, announced the release of ACIS(R)-enabled Inquest, Applied Metrology's flagship product. ... Continue reading
Starcraft Common Stock to Continue to Trade on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market
Starcraft Corp.'s common stock will continue to be traded on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market with a conditional listing under the symbol "STCRC" effective June 23, 1999. ... Continue reading
The MTD Automotive Learning Center Recognized
MTD Automotive is being recognized as a leader in employee education for small to medium sized plants in Ohio, according to Bill Fox, general manager, Liverpool operations. ... Continue reading
TRW Awarded $8 Million Contract From JPL
TRW Inc. has been awarded an $8 million contract by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for avionics components for the Deep Space Systems Technology program (DSST). The program is also known as X2000. ... Continue reading
Warrantech Announces Agreement With Reliance National Insurance
Warrantech Corporation announced agreement with Reliance National Insurance, Co., whereby Reliance will provide the under-writing of warranties and service agreements for Warrantech Automotive, a wholly owned subsidiary. ... Continue reading
Wheel Monitor, Inc. to Road Test PLC4TRUCKS Vehicle Monitoring Systems
Wheel Monitor, Inc. is pleased to announce the beginning of comprehensive road testing of their new wheel and trailer monitoring systems using Intellon Corporation's SSC(tm) P485 PLC4TRUCKS(tm) integrated circuits. ... Continue reading
Winning BMW Le Mans Team @ Mosport
Fwd: BMW @Mosport ... Continue reading
World Sports Cars: Hybrid R&D Announces Sponsorship Deal with Globalstar Canada
World Sports Cars: Hybrid R&D Announces Sponsorship Deal with Globalstar Canada ... Continue reading
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