1999 NHRA Federal-Mogul Championship national points, Oct. 26
1999 NHRA Federal-Mogul Championship national points, Oct. 25 ... Continue reading
Amcast Industrial Corporation announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable December 22, 1999, to shareholders of record December 7. ... Continue reading
Autoextremist "Motor Trend Rant"
Motor Trend Rant from Autoextremist ... Continue reading
Autoextremist Views the GM2000 Unveiling
Autoextremist GM2000 ... Continue reading
Blue Book Pricing on Dealership Web Sites
Kelley Blue Book has announced PriceLink, a new service which enables auto dealers to provide new and used car pricing directly to consumers from the dealers' own Web sites. ... Continue reading
Brazilian Stock Car Championship
Brazilian Stock Car Championship ... Continue reading
CART: Franchitti, Montoya take it to the wire in Marlboro 500 in California
CART: Franchitti, Montoya take it to the wire in Marlboro 500 in California ... Continue reading
CART/IRL: Goodyear Will Not Return as Tire Supplier to CART and IRL in 2000
Goodyear Will Not Return as Tire Supplier to CART and IRL in 2000 ... Continue reading
CART: Marlboro 500 Pre Race Notes and Quotes
CART: Marlboro 500 Pre Race Notes and Quotes ... Continue reading
CART responds to Goodyear's withdraw from open wheel racing
CART responds to Goodyear's withdraw from open wheel racing ... Continue reading
Clean Fuel Study, Events Add to Low Sulfur Fuel Momentum
Automakers launched a new website devoted to low sulfur fuel and released study results demonstrating that low sulfur fuel is economically viable. ... Continue reading
Cost of Leisure Travel Dips, New AAA Survey Shows
The overall cost of leisure travel dipped $5.52 in October to $405.88, down 1.3 percent from the previous month, according to AAA. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler is Looking for a Few Good Aspiring New York Poets
It's rhythm and a sense of meaning. It's the voice of a great poet. The art of the spoken word.Poetry. ... Continue reading
Delphi to Supply Connection System for Ericsson Cellular Phone
Delphi Automotive Systems subsidiary Packard Hughes Interconnect (PHI) recently won a contract to supply Gold Dot (TM) connection systems for an Ericsson cellular phone application, Delphi announced. ... Continue reading
Featherlite Reports Third-Quarter Results Third Quarter Net Income
Featherlite, Inc. reported net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 1999, of $53.9 million, up 10.3 percent from net sales of $48.9 million in last year's third quarter. ... Continue reading
Former Top Auto Exec to Lead Aluminum Industry's New Detroit Office
In its effort to work closer with automotive customers and to advance the industry as a chief metal supplier, The Aluminum Association announced the selection of Richard Klimisch, Ph.D, to lead The Association's newly created Detroit area office. ... Continue reading
Four Consecutive Quarters of Excellent Results for SANLUIS Corporacion
SANLUIS Corporacion, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican industrial group that manufactures auto parts and mines silver and gold, reported results for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Government Assistance to Help Slow Traffic Congestion in the 21st Century
Traffic congestion and other traffic-related problems are an everyday issue for most people. For some it is a twenty-minute drive, for others, an hour-and-a-half to two-hour nightmare. ... Continue reading
Indy Lights: Championship to be decided between Servia and Mears at California Speedway
Indy Lights: Championship to be decided between Servia and Mears at California Speedway ... Continue reading
Indy Lights: Title on the line in PPG-Dayton Indy Lights finale at Fontana
CART: Marlboro 500 Pre Race Notes and Quotes ... Continue reading
International Star Inc. Receives Purchase Order
INTERNATIONAL STAR INC. is pleased to announces receipt of the first purchase order for 1000 QWIKTRACK(R) Tractor units and 5000 QWIKTRACK(R) Trailer units. Delivery to commence January 31, 2000. ... Continue reading
Interstate National Dealer Services is One of the Best 200 Small Companies
Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. is pleased to report that for the third consecutive year it has been selected by Forbes Magazine, a leading financial publication, as one of the 200 Best Small Companies in America, 1999. ... Continue reading
I-Sim Awarded Driving Simulator Contracts
I-Sim Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of driving-simulation equipment, announced it has sold two TranSim (TM) simulators, one to Alexandria Technical College and another to Northwestern Technical Institute. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Breaks Long-Standing, Single-Year Sales Record
Jaguar Cars announced that it has surpassed its long-standing, single-year sales record in the United States. Prior to today, Jaguar's record sales, since 1986, had been 24,464 vehicles. ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube Awards Ad Account to the Richards Group
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company announced that it has named Dallas-based The Richards Group agency of record for Jiffy Lube, the leading national chain of automotive oil change centers. ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube Offers to Shed Light On Dark Winter Days Ahead
The sun will set early Monday and many of the nation's commuters will be driving home in darkness thanks to the closing of Daylight Savings Time, which comes to an end for the final time this millennium at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31st. ... Continue reading
Lear Appoints Daniel Kuzdzal, John Lanier and Gail Miciuda
Lear Corporation announced the appointments of three executives to new positions in the company's Ford Division, reporting to Lear's Ford Division President Charles E. Fisher. ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Reports Net Profit Increase in Sales In Q3
Lithia Motors, Inc. announced that net earnings for the third quarter of 1999 rose 60% to $5.85 million compared to $3.66 million in the third quarter of 1998. ... Continue reading
Mace Security International, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Dan Hanna
Mace Security International, Inc. announced the appointment of car wash industry expert Dan Hanna to its senior management team, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine Readies for Run at Memphis
NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine Readies for Run at Memphis ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Mike Wallace seeks consistent finish at season finale
Mike Wallace and #2 Team ASE/Ultra Motorsports Ford F-150 head to Fontana ... Continue reading
New Organizational Structure Announced
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced a new organizational structure resulting from the acquisition of The Standard Products Company by Cooper which was finalized earlier today. ... Continue reading
NHRA: ACDelco Extends Kurt Johnson Sponsorship
ACDelco Extends Kurt Johnson Sponsorship ... Continue reading
NHRA: Coughlin going for threepeat at Matco Tools Supernationals
NHRA: Coughlin going for threepeat at Matco Tools Supernationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Fast Houston Raceway Park ready to showcase high performance
NHRA: Fast Houston Raceway Park ready to showcase high performance ... Continue reading
NHRA: GM Extends Warren Johnson Sponsorship
GM Extends Warren Johnson Sponsorship ... Continue reading
NHRA: Johnson Jr. riding Funny Car hot streak into Houston Raceway Park
NHRA: Johnson Jr. riding Funny Car hot streak into Houston Raceway Park ... Continue reading
NHRA: Scelzi wants Top Fuel treat at Matco Tools Supernationals
NHRA: Scelzi wants Top Fuel treat at Matco Tools Supernationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Seeling closing in on first NHRA Winston Championship
NHRA: Seeling closing in on first NHRA Winston Championship ... Continue reading
Onyx Acceptance Prices $390 Million in Asset Backed Securities
Onyx Acceptance Corporation announced the pricing of a $390 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through Salomon Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch & Company and Chase Securities Inc. ... Continue reading
Prolong Product Testing Yields Speed Records
Prolong International Corp. announced that a vehicle employing a variety of the company's products has been established as the world's fastest electric car after recording a land speed record of slightly over 245 mph during the recent World Finals. ... Continue reading
Amcast Industrial Corporation announced that a new director has been appointed to the company's board. ... Continue reading
Rouge Industries Posts Third Quarter Loss of $11.0 Million
Rouge Industries, Inc. reported a net loss of $11.0 million or $0.49 per share for the third quarter of 1999 compared to net income of $5.5 million or $0.25 per share in the third quarter of 1998. ... Continue reading
Small Bodies, Deadly Danger: Seat Belts Not Enough to Protect Young Lives
Earlier this year, millions of motorists were shocked to learn they were putting their children at risk -- by strapping them into incorrectly installed or defective safety seats. ... Continue reading
S&P Assigns Prelim Rtgs To CarMax Auto Owner Trust
Standard & Poor's assigned its preliminary ratings to CarMax Auto Owner Trust 1999-1's US$643,957,760 asset-backed notes and certificates (see list). ... Continue reading
SpikeRadio Secures Toyota Sponsorship
SpikeRadio, the content provider of Spike Networks Limited, has secured its first major sponsorship agreement with global car manufacturer, Toyota. ... Continue reading
Standard Time Returns Sunday Early Darkness Requires Extra Care
With daylight saving time ending on Oct. 31, the last Sunday of the month, U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater today reminded drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians to take special care at dusk and at night. ... Continue reading
Supreme Industries Reports Record Q3 and Nine-Month Financial Results
Supreme Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialized vehicles including truck bodies and shuttle buses, reported the highest levels of sales and earnings it has ever achieved for both the third-quarter and nine-month periods. ... Continue reading
Textron Agrees to Acquire Leading Swedish Gear Manufacturer
Textron Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire AB Benzlers, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swedish multi- industry Atle Karolin Group. ... Continue reading
The Hartford Extends its Omni Auto Plan to Washington Program
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. is expanding its specialty auto insurance program into Washington, bringing to 29 the number of states in which higher-risk drivers and vehicles can be covered by The Hartford's Omni Auto Plan. ... Continue reading
Titan Establishes European Headquarters
Titan Motorcycle Co. of America announced that the company has purchased a 14,000 square-foot office/warehouse facility on two acres in Friedewald, Germany, to support its expansion into the European Union motorcycle market. ... Continue reading
Transportation Technologies Reports Revenues and Earnings for Q3
Transportation Technologies Industries, Inc. announced that revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 1999 were $141.1 million, compared to $105.7 million in the same quarter of 1998. ... Continue reading
TransPro, Inc. Reports Significantly Improved Third Quarter Results
TransPro, Inc. reported significantly improved results for the third quarter ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Announces New Appointments
Turbodyne Technologies Inc.'s newly elected chairman of the board of directors, Professor Dr.-Ing. Peter Hofbauer, who chaired the meeting of the board on Oct. 22, 1999 for the first time, implemented a team of successful managers in the car industry at Turbodyne. ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Reports Record Q3 and Nine-Month Financial Results
Ugly Duckling Corporation, the largest and fastest-growing used car sales company focused exclusively on the sub-prime market, today reported record third quarter and nine month financial results. ... Continue reading
Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. Relocates to Larger Facility
Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. recently completed a move to a larger distribution and headquarters facility located in a southern suburb of Chicago. ... Continue reading
U.S. Electricar and Hyundai Motor Co. Partner on Hybrid Vehicle Development
U.S. Electricar Inc. announced that it has developed, under contract with Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea, a parallel hybrid system for its vehicle applications. ... Continue reading
Valeo Climate Control to Transfer Operations from Cornella, Spain
Valeo Climate Control de Espana called a meeting of its Works Council to present a plan involving the closure of its Cornella site, scheduled for summer 2000. ... Continue reading
Warrantech Corporation Appoints Sean M. Hicks
Warrantech Corporation announced the appointment of Sean M. Hicks as President of its Warrantech Consumer Products Services subsidiary. ... Continue reading
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