1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Launch
Two advanced technology, high-precision machining systems, designed and built by Lamb Technicon, a division of UNOVA Inc. have helped Chrysler Corp. build a cleaner, more fuel-efficient engine for its completely redesigned 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Q2 Operating Income Rises
Advance Holding Corporation reported strong increases in sales and operating income for the fiscal second quarter (12 weeks) and first half (28 weeks) ended July 18, 1998. ... Continue reading
ASHA Corp. Readies for a Share of the Automotive Aftermarket
ASHA Corp. has announced the formation of a full-time, internal marketing team to identify and develop a strategy to introduce their revolutionary Gerodisc(TM) limited-slip differential to the automotive aftermarket. ... Continue reading
Auto Network USA, Inc. Retains M&A West, Inc.
Auto Network USA announced that it has retained the services of M&A West Inc. to create and provide a financial public relations campaign. ... Continue reading
Bridgestone/Firestone Breaks Company Record for Plant Construction
Bridgestone/Firestone South Carolina began pre-operational testing of tire-making equipment today, exactly one year to the day that the tire company announced it would build a $435 million passenger and light truck tire plant here. ... Continue reading
Budget Car Sales Promotes Katzin to Chief Operating Officer
Budget Car Sales, Inc., one of the largest independent retailers of late model vehicles in the U.S. and a subsidiary of Budget Group, Inc., announced the promotion of Michael F. Katzin to chief operating officer. ... Continue reading
CART: Max Papis Leaves Arciero-Well
CART: Max Papis Leaves Arciero-Well ... Continue reading
Dana Perfect Circle Plant Celebrates 50 Years
Dana Corporation's Perfect Circle Sealed Power Division Richmond Liner Foundry, which opened in Richmond, Ind., in the summer of 1948, is celebrating 50 years of continuous operation. ... Continue reading
Donnelly Corporation Names New Chief Financial Officer
Scott E. Reed will join Donnelly Corporation September 1 as chief financial officer, the company announced. Reed, 41, comes to Donnelly with over 15 years experience in automotive finance. ... Continue reading
Drag Bikes: Lombardi Hungry for First Rookie Win
Drag Bikes: Lombardi Hungry for First Rookie Win ... Continue reading
F1600: Five in a Row for Team Fountain Tire as Marybeth Harrison Takes State-Side Win
F1600: Five in a Row for Team Fountain Tire as Marybeth Harrison Takes State-Side Win ... Continue reading
F1600: Kerin Returns to Mosport
F1600: Kerin Returns to Mosport ... Continue reading
FARO Technologies Announces AnthroCAM Portable-Measure 3.0
FARO Technologies, Inc., global provider of CAD-based quality assurance solutions, announced the immediate availability of AnthroCAM(R) Portable-Measure 3.0, a lower-priced, easier-to- use, faster, streamlined version of FARO's standard-setting 3-D CAD-based measurement and analysis software. ... Continue reading
FHWA Recognizes Colorado, Others for Work on Civil Rights
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recognized the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for increasing the representation of minorities and women in transportation and two FHWA employees for excellence in civil rights programs ... Continue reading
Gas Price Down 19 Cents From `97 Labor Day
Travelers will find the lowest average pre-Labor Day price of gasoline in nine years with self-serve regular unleaded selling for 18.9 cents below a year ago, according to AAA. ... Continue reading
GKN Sinter Metals to Acquire Laurel Manufacturing, Inc.
GKN Sinter Metals, a subsidiary of GKN plc, and the world's leader in powder metallurgy components, is to acquire Laurel Manufacturing Inc. of Du Bois, Pennsylvania. The final sale is subject to review by the appropriate governmental agencies. ... Continue reading
Home Run for Bristol Motor Speedway's Goody's 500 and Food City 250
Speedway Motorsports, Inc. announced that Bristol Motor Speedway recorded record attendance at the Food City 250 NASCAR Busch Series and Goody's Headache Powder 500 NASCAR Winston Cup Series events. ... Continue reading
IMPCO Technologies Announces Strong Q1 Results
IMPCO Technologies Inc. announced results for its first fiscal quarter ended July 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
IRL: Atlanta 500 Classic Presented by MCI Fast Facts
IRL: Atlanta 500 Classic Presented by MCI Fast Facts ... Continue reading
IRL: Simon Continues to Work Toward Scaling Racing's Challenges
IRL: Simon Continues to Work Toward Scaling Racing's Challenges ... Continue reading
IRL: Team Cheever Makes a Pit Stop for Kids
IRL: Team Cheever Makes a Pit Stop for Kids ... Continue reading
Media and Dealer Conference; Save the Date!
Media and Dealer Conference Reception to introduce vehicles for the new millennium designed for the U.S. market. Eurasia's GAZELLE models include SUV's, lightweight pick-up truck, 2 and 4 door sedans. Vehicles will be on display. ... Continue reading
NASCAR-WCUP: Goodyear Tire Notes for the NASCAR Winston Cup Farm Aid on CMT 300
NASCAR-WCUP: Goodyear Tire Notes for the NASCAR Winston Cup Farm Aid on CMT 300 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Park First To Race In Top Five NASCAR Divisions at NHIS
NASCAR WCUP: Park First To Race In Top Five NASCAR Divisions at NHIS ... Continue reading
NCTI Subsidiary Signs Definitive Agreement to Aquire Precision Power
Noise Cancellation Technologies, Inc announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Phaze Audio, LLC, dba Precision Power, Inc. by the Company's NCT Audio Products, Inc. subsidiary. ... Continue reading
Northern California Gas Prices Down 4 Cents
Northern California gas prices have fallen 4 cents in one month, matching the lowest summer price in three years, AAA reported today. ... Continue reading
PROSTAR: Fast By Gast Six Second Club Expanded
PROSTAR: Fast By Gast Six Second Club Expanded ... Continue reading
PSCR: Can-Am, and GT Point Standings
PSCR: Can-Am, and GT Point Standings ... Continue reading
Record 36.6 Million to Travel This Holiday
Summer's last major hurrah should generate cheers from the travel and tourism industry as a record 36.6 million Americans expect to take a trip over the Labor Day holiday, according to AAA. ... Continue reading
Republic Industries, Inc. Announces Stock Buyback
Republic Industries, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the Company's common stock. The stock repurchase program will be conducted over the next 12 months. ... Continue reading
SCCA: Drivers, Pack Your Bags ... Continue reading
Spacetec IMC Announces Official Spaceball Certification by Autodesk
Spacetec IMC Corp, the premier provider of 3D interactive motion control solutions, announced that the Spaceball(R) FLX Series of 3D motion controllers have been officially certified by Autodesk for their Mechanical Desktop(R) application. ... Continue reading
SPX Sets Special Shareholder Meeting for October 5, 1998
SPX Corporation announced that its Board of Directors approved October 5, 1998, for a special meeting of shareholders to vote on the proposed merger with General Signal Corporation. ... Continue reading
Swift Transportation Co. Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program
Swift Transportation Co. Inc. announced that its board of directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to 500,000 shares of its common stock. ... Continue reading
UAW Sets Strike Deadline at Lear Corporation
Negotiations are proceeding for a first contract with the Lear Corporation, Lordstown Seat Assembly Plant. UAW members, in a strike vote, voted nearly unanimously in favor of a strike in the event a contract could not be reached by Thursday, Aug 27. ... Continue reading
Visa U.S.A. Announces Partnership with Penske Motorsports, Inc.
Visa U.S.A. and Penske Motorsports,Inc. (PMI) announced a three- year strategic marketing alliance that names Visa as the official consumer payment product of Penske Motorsports,Inc. ... Continue reading
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