AAA Offers Recommendations for Safe International Travel
In the wake of recent threats of reprisals by terrorists for U.S. military actions in the Sudan and Afghanistan, AAA is urging travelers to be extra cautious while visiting abroad or at airports in the United States. ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Announces Share Repurchase
Aftermarket Technology Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to 350,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock, representing approximately 1.7% of the currently outstanding shares. ... Continue reading
America's First 'Smart' Highway-Rail Crossing is Dedicated
Federal Railroad Administrator Jolene M. Molitoris today participated in the dedication of a new advanced technology gate system at the School Street Crossing in Groton, Connecticut. ... Continue reading
APS Holding Corporation Announces Modification of DIP Financing Covenants
APS Holding Corporation announced that it has reached agreement with its Bank Lending Group regarding modifications to the covenants associated with its post-petition DIP financing agreement. ... Continue reading
Campaign Makes Seat Belt Safety 'Cool' at Summer Festival
Chrysler Corporation is addressing this problem with a new multi-million dollar campaign aimed at reminding kids and people of all ages it's "cool" to "Do the Buckle." ... Continue reading
CARB Lists Parts of Diesel Exhaust as Health Hazard
The California Air Resources Board voted to list a small part of diesel fuel exhaust as a specific potential public health risk, avoiding an earlier proposed listing of whole diesel exhaust as cancer-causing. ... Continue reading
CART: Can Zanardi Beat the Odds?
CART: Can Zanardi Beat the Odds? ... Continue reading
CART: Driver Standings Through August 26
CART: Driver Standings Through August 26 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Sponsors Vatican Exhibition
Chrysler announced that it is the national corporate sponsor of a U.S. touring exhibition of art works from the priceless collections of the Vatican Museums. ... Continue reading
Delco Remy Intl & GM Service Parts Operations Sign New Agreement
Delco Remy Intl, Inc., and GM Service Parts Operations, a division of General Motors Corp, have signed an agreement to renew their strategic alliance for the distribution of heavy- duty products to the independent aftermarket. ... Continue reading
DONNELLY CORPORATION NOMME M. SCOTT E. REED AUX FONCTIONS DE DIRECTEUR DES FINANCES
Donnelly Corporation (DON à la Bourse de New York) a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'à compter du 1er septembre prochain, M. Scott E. Reed assumera la fonction de directeur des finances au sein de la Société. ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Repurchases 301,500 Shares of Common Stock
Earl Scheib Inc. announced that it has recently repurchased 301,500 shares, or 6.5 percent, of Earl Scheib's common stock outstanding as of April 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
Federal Mogul Asks, Should You Replace or Rebuild Your Car
Noises coming from the engine compartment? Regardless of the age of the vehicle, there's a chance that one or more internal engine components has failed. Time to dive into another seemingly endless series of new-car payments? Not so fast. ... Continue reading
Formula One: Driver Standings Through August 26
Formula One: Driver Standings Through August 26 ... Continue reading
Forstmann Little to Conclude Eight Year Investment
General Semiconductor, Inc. announced that, at the request of Forstmann Little & Co., it has filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ... Continue reading
Guardian Fiberglass Invests in Building Materials Buying Group
Guardian Fiberglass, a leading manufacturer of fiberglass insulation, has made a major investment in the building materials buying market with the recent acquisition of 50 percent of South Carolina-based Builder Marts of America. ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International Reports Rise in Net Income and Sales
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., supplier of wheels and brake components to the transportation industry, reported a 60% increase in net income of $7.5 million. ... Continue reading
Internet Car Referral Services - Who will dominate?
Internet retailing of automobiles is gaining a foothold in the market. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Signs Facility Management Contract
Johnson Controls, Inc. has announced an agreement with Mobil Sekiyu Kabushiki Kaisha, a Japanese subsidiary of Mobil Corporation for integrated facility management services. ... Continue reading
John Weber Resigns as President of Vickers
Aeroquip-Vickers, Inc. announced that John H. Weber has resigned as president of Vickers and executive vice president of Aeroquip-Vickers, Inc. to accept a position in another industry. ... Continue reading
July Toyota Certified Used Vehicle Sales
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported today that sales of its Toyota Certified Used Vehicles totaled 8,317 units for the month of July, an increase of 2.0 percent compared to the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Labor Day Fuel Prices Reflect Big Drop From Last Year
AAA Washington's Labor Day Fuel Gauge Report shows the regional average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline is $1.120, 18 cents below Labor Day 1997. Travelers will find prices relatively unchanged from July Fourth. ... Continue reading
Liteglow Industries Inc. Announces New Bank Line
Spencer Krumholz, president of Liteglow Industries Inc., announced that Liteglow has just signed an agreement for a new $400,000 line of credit with Colonial Bank of Florida. ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors, Inc. To Acquire Camp Automotive, Inc.
Lithia Motors, Inc. announced the acquisition of Camp Automotive, Inc. located in Spokane, Washington. The two-store group had sales of $88 million in 1997 and holds the franchises for Chevrolet, BMW, Subaru and Volvo. ... Continue reading
Michigan Rivet Corporation Declares Dividend
The Board of Directors of Michigan Rivet Corporation declared a dividend of twelve cents ($.12) per share payable September 30, 1998 to Shareholders of Record as of September 9, 1998. ... Continue reading
Midgets: NAMARS and Brad Doty at Butler Battlegrounds
Midgets: NAMARS and Brad Doty at Butler Battlegrounds ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Announces Management Changes
Monaco Coach Corporation announced several management changes and promotions. ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through August 26
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through August 26 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through August 26
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through August 26 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bob Glidden Returns to Competition at Indy
NHRA: Bob Glidden Returns to Competition at Indy ... Continue reading
NHRA: Driver Standings Through August 26
NHRA: Driver Standings Through August 26 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Hines Looking for First U.S. Nationals Victory
NHRA: Hines Looking for First U.S. Nationals Victory ... Continue reading
NHRA: Johnson Family Looks for More Indy Success
NHRA: Johnson Family Looks for More Indy Success ... Continue reading
NHRA: McClenathan Says U.S. Nationals Win Key in Championship Hunt
NHRA: McClenathan Says U.S. Nationals Win Key in Championship Hunt ... Continue reading
NHRA: Wilkerson Hopes First Victory Comes at U.S. Nationals
NHRA: Wilkerson Hopes First Victory Comes at U.S. Nationals ... Continue reading
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Pep Boys IRL: Driver Standings Through August 26
Pep Boys IRL: Driver Standings Through August 26 ... Continue reading
PPG Industries to Acquire Australian Coatings Business
PPG Industries expects to complete the acquisition within a month, for about US$150 million, of the technical coating business of Orica Ltd., Melbourne, Australia, following government review. ... Continue reading
Priceline.com Releases Top 10 New Car Models
Priceline.com released a list of the top 10 automobiles New York metro area consumers were ready to buy this month from its new car service. The list is based on more than 1,000 guaranteed purchase offers submitted to the service in August. ... Continue reading
Republic Industries: Rachat D'Actions
Republic Industries, Inc. a annoncé aujourd'hui que son conseil d'administration a autorisé le rachat d'au plus 500 millions d'actions ordinaires de la Société. ... Continue reading
SmarTire Systems Applies for NASDAQ Listing
SmarTire Systems Inc. announced that it has applied for a listing on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Named One of IndustryWeek's 100 Best-Managed Manufacturers
Tenneco has been selected by IndustryWeek (IW) Magazine as one of the world's 100 best-managed manufacturers for the third straight year. ... Continue reading
Thrifty and Blockbuster(R) Begin Major Promotion
In a multi-million dollar promotion, Thrifty Car Rental is partnering with Blockbuster Video(R) to give consumers and frequent flyers a value of "epic" proportions. ... Continue reading
Tracks: Rookie Takes Lead in Bloomington's Pennzoil Cup
Tracks: Rookie Takes Lead in Bloomington's Pennzoil Cup ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Reports Year End Results
As previously announced on August 17, 1998, Union Acceptance Corporation is restating its financial statements for fiscal June 30, 1997, as well as the first three quarters of fiscal 1998. ... Continue reading
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