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Friday, March 26, 1999

Arvin Industries Wins Prestigious Award From Toyota

Arvin Industries Wins Prestigious Award From Toyota

Arvin Exhaust, a division of Arvin Industries, Inc., has earned a Quality Excellence Award for stampings and manifolds from Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA). ... Continue reading

Bavaria in a BMW - Burt Wolf Takes TV Viewers on the Ultimate European Road Trip

Bavaria in a BMW - Burt Wolf Takes TV Viewers on the Ultimate European Road Trip

It just might be the perfect European vacation: touring through the heart of Bavaria while taking in stately castles, quaint villages and breathtaking scenery through the open roof of a brand new BMW convertible. ... Continue reading

Dead Woman's Family and Consumer Group Urge Chrysler to Recall Cars

Dead Woman's Family and Consumer Group Urge Chrysler to Recall Cars

Countless lives could be at risk if DaimlerChrysler does not recall all of its 1989-model Dodge Dynasty automobiles, according to statements made today by the family of Elizabeth G. Daniels, deceased, their attorneys, and Public Citizen. ... Continue reading

Device Dramatically Improves Fuel Efficiency and Engine Performance

Device Dramatically Improves Fuel Efficiency and Engine Performance

After several weeks of testing, David Shortreed, host of Talk Radio Network's "Cruisin' America" has officially endorsed the TORNADO Air Management System. ... Continue reading

Dii Group Chosen by UT Automotive to Build Computer Systems

Dii Group Chosen by UT Automotive to Build Computer Systems

The Dii Group, Inc. announced that it has been chosen by UT Automotive, Inc. (UTA), a subsidiary of United Technologies, to develop and manufacture computer system platforms for its deltaVIEW line of in-vehicle computing products. ... Continue reading

Doubling Of Patent/Trademark Issuances Heralds Golden Age Of Property

Doubling Of Patent/Trademark Issuances Heralds Golden Age Of Property

Patent and trademark issuances doubled over the past ten years, underscoring the tremendous potential companies place on their intellectual assets, and signaling their desire to realize the fullest value these assets offer. ... Continue reading

Downgraded Rating on United Road Services, Inc.

Downgraded Rating on United Road Services, Inc.

BancBoston Robertson Stephens senior information and business services analyst Andrew W. Jeffrey downgraded United Road Services, Inc., to a Buy rating, from Strong Buy. ... Continue reading

Dyna Group International Announces 4th Quarter Sales and Earnings

Dyna Group International Announces 4th Quarter Sales and Earnings

Dyna Group International announced a gain of .02 for the 4th quarter and a gain of .07 for the year compared to a loss of (.09) for 1997. ... Continue reading

First Technology Completes Control Devices Tender Offer

First Technology Completes Control Devices Tender Offer

First Technology PLC announced the successful completion of its tender offer for the common shares of Control Devices, Inc. ... Continue reading

Ford Chosen as a Best Practices Company

Ford Chosen as a Best Practices Company

Ford Motor Company was one of six companies recognized as a "Best Practices" company by the American Productivity and Quality Center (APQC). ... Continue reading

Ford Credit Expands Focus on North American Growth

Ford Credit Expands Focus on North American Growth

Ford Credit is focusing on growth opportunities in North America with the appointment of A.J. Wagner to vice president, major accounts. ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Officials Confirm Mercury Future

Ford Motor Company Officials Confirm Mercury Future

Underscoring their support for the Mercury brand, Ford Motor Co. executives responded to media and automotive analysts' reports regarding the future of the Mercury franchise. ... Continue reading

IRL: Jeff Ward to Drive for Pagan Racing

IRL: Jeff Ward to Drive for Pagan Racing

IRL: Jeff Ward to Drive for Pagan Racing ... Continue reading

Kenworth Readies for New Millennium with Advanced Technology Truck

Kenworth Readies for New Millennium with Advanced Technology Truck

The new millennium arrived a little early as Kenworth Truck Company of Kirkland, Wash. introduced an advanced technology vehicle at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. ... Continue reading

LATINtalk Newsletter Makes Debut, Announces HCI Group

LATINtalk Newsletter Makes Debut, Announces HCI Group

U.S. and Canadian automotive component suppliers looking to gain a better understanding of the "do's and don'ts" of conducting business in Mexico and South America have a new info source--LATINtalk, a newsletter published by HCI Group. ... Continue reading

LucasVarity Automotive - A GM Supplier of the Year for Sixth Time

LucasVarity Automotive - A GM Supplier of the Year for Sixth Time

For the sixth time in the last seven years, LucasVarity Automotive has been recognized by General Motors as a Supplier of the Year. ... Continue reading

Meritor Creates Automotive Body Systems Business Unit

Meritor Creates Automotive Body Systems Business Unit

Meritor Automotive, Inc. announced the creation of an Automotive Body Systems business unit within its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business. ... Continue reading

MPI Receives $1M Order From New Customer

MPI Receives $1M Order From New Customer

Microelectronic Packaging Inc. (MPI) announced that it has received an initial $1M order from Akcess2K Inc. to manufacture test systems used to test embedded computer systems for Year 2000 compliance. ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Coca-Cola 300 Qualifying, First Round

NASCAR BGN: Coca-Cola 300 Qualifying, First Round

NASCAR BGN: Coca-Cola 300 Qualifying, First Round ... Continue reading

NASCAR-BGN: Kevin Grubb Track Notes (Texas)

NASCAR-BGN: Kevin Grubb Track Notes (Texas)

NASCAR-BGN: Kevin Grubb Track Notes (Texas) ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Tony Roper Crashes at Texas

NASCAR BGN: Tony Roper Crashes at Texas

NASCAR BGN: Tony Roper Crashes at Texas ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Nadeau Drove the Road Less Traveled

NASCAR WCUP: Nadeau Drove the Road Less Traveled

NASCAR WCUP: Nadeau Drove the Road Less Traveled ... Continue reading

New Hampshire Trucker Lauded as 1998 Goodyear Hero

New Hampshire Trucker Lauded as 1998 Goodyear Hero

Risking a flaming death to try to save another's life has won Wayne Carpenter, Keene, N.H., the title of 1998 Goodyear North America Highway Hero, chosen by a group of trucking industry editors. ... Continue reading

NHRA: Team JEG'S Looks For More Success In Houston

NHRA: Team JEG'S Looks For More Success In Houston

NHRA: Team JEG'S Looks For More Success In Houston ... Continue reading

O'Reilly Announces Commencement of Public Offering of Common Stock

O'Reilly Announces Commencement of Public Offering of Common Stock

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. announced that it has priced a public offering of 3,340,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $37.25 per share. ... Continue reading

POMS and Raytheon Automated Systems Announce Partnership

POMS and Raytheon Automated Systems Announce Partnership

POMS Corporation and Raytheon Automated Systems announced the formation of a strategic partnership between the companies. ... Continue reading

Precision Auto Care Completes Strategic Deals & Reorganization

Precision Auto Care Completes Strategic Deals & Reorganization

Precision Auto Care, Inc. announced that it has successfully completed several asset sales and refinancing transactions as part of its modified loan agreement with its senior lender. ... Continue reading

PSCR: A Perfect Start: Victory for the new BMW V12 LMR

PSCR: A Perfect Start: Victory for the new BMW V12 LMR

PSCR: A Perfect Start: Victory for the new BMW V12 LMR ... Continue reading

RALLY: Colin McRae has won the the 1999 Rallye De Portugal

RALLY: Colin McRae has won the the 1999 Rallye De Portugal

RALLY: Colin McRae has won the the 1999 Rallye De Portugal ... Continue reading

Reform Bill Encourages Oil Recycling, Protects Small Business

Reform Bill Encourages Oil Recycling, Protects Small Business

The National Automobile Dealers Ass. commended Representative Sherwood L. Boehlert for introducing legislation to protect franchised automobiles dealers from extensive burdens and liability for sending used oil to recycling facilities. ... Continue reading

Saab to Webcast Worldwide Unveiling Of 9-3 Viggen

Saab to Webcast Worldwide Unveiling Of 9-3 Viggen

Saab is preparing to introduce the world to its newest car, the aircraft-inspired Saab 9-3 Viggen. ... Continue reading

Safety Components International Appoints John Corey Pres and COO

Safety Components International Appoints John Corey Pres and COO

Safety Components International, one of the world's leading manufacturers of airbag fabric and cushions, announced the appointment of John C. Corey as President and Chief Operating Officer effective March 29, 1999. ... Continue reading

SCCA: Hayner to Make Full-Season Assault

SCCA: Hayner to Make Full-Season Assault

SCCA: Hayner to Make Full-Season Assault ... Continue reading

SCCA: Showing Off at SEMA

SCCA: Showing Off at SEMA

SCCA: Showing Off at SEMA ... Continue reading

SCCA: SpeedVision Drives World Challenge Resurgence, Commits $1.6 M

SCCA: SpeedVision Drives World Challenge Resurgence, Commits $1.6 M

SCCA: SpeedVision Drives World Challenge Resurgence, Commits $1.6 M ... Continue reading

Sequa Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Shares

Sequa Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Shares

Sequa Corporation has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share on its $5.00 cumulative convertible preferred stock. The quarterly dividend is payable May 1, 1999 to stockholders of record April 10, 1999. ... Continue reading

Sports Capital Partners Completes 80% Acquisition of Skip Barber Racing School

Sports Capital Partners Completes 80% Acquisition of Skip Barber Racing School

IMG/Chase Sports Capital Partners announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of an 80 percent ownership interest in Skip Barber Racing School, Inc., of Lakeville, Conn. ... Continue reading

SPRINTS: All Stars Ready for April

SPRINTS: All Stars Ready for April

SPRINTS: All Stars Ready for April ... Continue reading

Tenneco Automotive Announces Intent to Acquire

Tenneco Automotive Announces Intent to Acquire

Tenneco Automotive announced that it has initiated a tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Kinetic Ltd., an advanced suspension engineering company based in Dunsborough, Western Australia. ... Continue reading

Ward's Reports Estimated Production

Ward's Reports Estimated Production

Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 383,938 units, up from the 374,396 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading

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