Wednesday, March 29, 2000

3 Auto Franchises Acquired by Fidelity Holdings' Major Auto Subsidiary

Fidelity Holdings, Inc. announced that the Company has agreed to acquire, via its Major Automotive division, Bronx, New York- based B&L Auto Group, subject to factory approval. ... Continue reading

Allied Automotive Group Announces Resignation Of President

Allied Holdings, Inc. announced that Hugh E. Sawyer, President of its Allied Automotive Group, Inc. unit, resigned effective April 14, 2000, to become President and Chief Executive Officer of Aegis Communications Group, Inc. ... Continue reading

Arvin Roll Coater Launches B2B Website

Arvin Industries, Inc. announced that its Roll Coater Division has unveiled a Customer Service Network via a secured business- to-business web portal available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at http://rollcoater.arvin.com. ... Continue reading

Brunol Named New Director of European Operations for Delphi Steering

Jean Brunol, 47, has been hired as Director of European Operations for Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems, effective March 27, 2000. ... Continue reading

California DMV Uses Micrografx e-Business Solutions

Micrografx Inc., is providing the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with innovative Web-based solutions to make service-critical documents available on an intranet. ... Continue reading

Cooper-Standard Automotive Honored With Minority Sourcing Award

Cooper-Standard Automotive recently received the coveted Automotive Matchmaking award for minority sourcing from Delphi Automotive Systems. ... Continue reading

Dennis M. Pope Named President of SPX's GS Lab Equipment Unit

SPX Corporation announced that it has named Dennis M. Pope as President of its GS Lab Equipment business unit, located in Asheville, North Carolina. ... Continue reading

Dynamotive Announces Successful Production Run of BioOil

DynaMotive Technologies Corporation announced completion of a production run of BioOil made from sugar cane bagasse using its patented BioOil pyrolysis technology. ... Continue reading

Electrosource, Inc. Reports Results for Fiscal Year 1999

ELECTROSOURCE, INC. announced fiscal year 1999 results as reported on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Electrosource, Inc. fiscal year (FY) ends December 31. ... Continue reading

Engines Highlight Today's 'Tech Check' Radio

To hear the latest developments in the race to bring the first commercially produced and priced fuel cell engines to transportation users worldwide, tune in to today's "Tech Check" Radio program produced by Informed Investors Radio. ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Appoints David M. Sherbin, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary

James J. Zamoyski, senior vice president and general counsel, Federal-Mogul Corporation announces the appointment of David M. Sherbin to the position of deputy general counsel and secretary, effective immediately. ... Continue reading

Formula One: Architect, design team go back to the future with new pagoda at Indy

Formula One: Architect, design team go back to the future with new pagoda at Indy ... Continue reading

fourthchannel Delivers E-Business Solutions to Automotive Parts Manufacturers, Suppliers

E-business Applications Services Provider (ASP) fourthchannel launched a campaign geared to deliver e-business selling solutions to automotive parts manufacturers and suppliers. ... Continue reading

GM's New Lansing Plant to Demonstrate Innovative Environmental Practices

General Motors Corp. outlined a revolutionary design and manufacturing process for its new Grand River Assembly Plant under construction in Lansing, Michigan. ... Continue reading

Holiday RV Superstores Opens First Store with Recreation USA Theme

In its quest to establish a recreational vehicle and marine dealership national brand, Holiday RV Superstores, Inc. has unveiled the first theme store using its Recreation USA tradename. ... Continue reading

In-Car Computing Summit to Bring Together Top Executives

With auto manufacturers rushing to offer their customers access to a spectrum of electronics and computer services never before seen in vehicles, a ground-breaking event will bring together the most progressive minds from Detroit and the Silicon Valley. ... Continue reading

Infiniti and Local Area Infiniti Retailers Support Pediatric AIDS Program

Infiniti's East Region and local area New Jersey Infiniti retailers will donate over $50,000 to the Robert Wood Johnson Pediatric AIDS Program. ... Continue reading

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KleenAir to Test Integrated NOx and Particulate Reduction Technologies

KleenAir has submitted a funding application to the California Energy Commission for testing an integrated package combining KleenAir's new NOxMaster NOx Reduction System and the Electrocat Diesel Particulate Filter. ... Continue reading

Letter Published Concerning Deceptive Vehicle Financing Practices

"We are working with a group of attorneys across the country regarding improper vehicle financing. ... Continue reading

Mazda Announces MPV Recall and Customer Service Action

Mazda North American Operations announced it is voluntarily recalling certain 2000-model-year MPV minivans for reprogramming of the vehicle's Powertrain Control Module (PCM). ... Continue reading

MetLife Auto & Home Assists Texas Customers with Tornado Claims

MetLife Auto & Home customers who have sustained damage from the tornado that struck the Fort Worth and Arlington areas yesterday can receive immediate assistance with their damage claims by calling 1-800-854-6011. ... Continue reading

Motorcycle Enthusiasts Find Slice of Heaven at Sonomafest 2000

Motorcycle Enthusiasts Find Slice of Heaven at Sonomafest 2000 ... Continue reading

Motorola IESS Forges Strategic Alliance with Saturn

Motorola's Integrated Electronic Systems Sector announced a strategic alliance with Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Saturn Electronics & Engineering. ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: David Green Texas Track Notes

NASCAR BGN: David Green Texas Track Notes ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Jack Sprague looks forward to Busch start in Texas

NASCAR BGN: Jack Sprague looks forward to Busch start in Texas ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green ready to 'get rid of Cup guys'

NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green ready to 'get rid of Cup guys' ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa prepares for racing in Texas

NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa prepares for racing in Texas ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Whelen Crew Chief Ted Marsh Relying On Steve Park In Texas

Steve Park/Whelen Texas Busch Race Advance ... Continue reading

NASCAR: Wallace Brothers Sweep NASCAR Events at Bakersfield and Bristol

Wallace Brothers Sweep NASCAR Events at Bakersfield and Bristol ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: A.J. Foyt and Bobby Labonte both eager for Texas Homecoming

NASCAR WCUP: A.J. Foyt and Bobby Labonte both eager for Texas Homecoming ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Chad Little: Finding the Winning Combination

NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green ready to 'get rid of Cup guys' ... Continue reading

NASCAR WWEST: Strong Teamwork Puts Orleans Racing Driver Brendan Gaughan in First Place

Strong Teamwork Puts Orleans Racing Driver Brendan Gaughan in First Place ... Continue reading

NASCAR WWEST: Woodside Brings First Win to REF Motorsports

Woodside Brings First Win to REF Motorsports ... Continue reading

NEC Electronics Inc. Launches New Automotive Business Unit

NEC Electronics formally announced the creation of an Automotive Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in Dallas, effective April 1, 2000. ... Continue reading

Network Appliance Approved by SDRC for C3P Environments

Network Appliance Inc. announced that NetApp(R) `filers' have passed all SDRC competency requirements set out by Ford's Global Supplier Implementation Strategy (GSI) and can now be used to support the Ford Motor Company C3P initiative. ... Continue reading

NorthernLight IRL: Beechler engineers success with experience, new crew member

NorthernLight IRL: Beechler engineers success with experience, new crew member ... Continue reading

Pivot Offers Auto Insurance Through Avomark

Pivot (www.pivot.com), a subsidiary of ilife.com announced that it has partnered with Avomark Insurance Agency to bolster its auto insurance offerings. ... Continue reading

Progressive Insurance Strengthens Its Operations With Mitchell UltraMate

Mitchell International announced that Progressive Insurance will be deploying Mitchell's UltraMate electronic estimating solution in its western U.S. claims operations. ... Continue reading

SCCA: John Clagett named Executive Director of Trans-Am Series

SCCA: John Clagett named Executive Director of Trans-Am Series ... Continue reading

SCCA: World Challenge kicks off at Lowe's Motor Speedway

SCCA: Speedvision World Challenge kicks off at Lowe's Motor Speedway ... Continue reading

Sesame Street and Ford Present Safety Campaign in Detroit Metro Area

Ford, Children's Television Workshop, the Center for Injury Prevention, Kmart and Penske Auto Centers have teamed up to bring the "Buckle Up with Sesame Street" child car seat check- up and national multi-city safety tour to the Detroit area. ... Continue reading

Simula, Inc. Reports 1999 Financial Results

Simula, Inc. announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 1999. ... Continue reading

SmarTire Systems Completes Private Placement

SmarTire Systems Inc. has completed the private placement announced September 1999 for gross proceeds of $6.83 million (US) with the issuance of 3,415,250 common shares at a price of $2 (US) per share. ... Continue reading

Southeast Regional Marketing Veteran Joins Atherton From Shell Motiva

Atherton Capital Incorporated is pleased to announce the addition of Randy Dewar as vice president for the Southeast region. ... Continue reading

Spectre Acquires US Automotive Agency

Spectre Industries, Inc., announces that, through its wholly owned subsidiary, The Grant Automotive Group, it has acquired the majority position in a manufacturers' representative agency specializing in the automotive aftermarket. ... Continue reading

S&P Ratings on Various Toyota Lease Securities on Watch Negative

Standard & Poor's placed its ratings on the senior asset-backed certificates of Toyota Auto Lease Trust 1997-A, Toyota Auto Lease Trust 1998-A, Toyota Auto Lease Trust 1998-B, and Toyota Auto Lease Trust 1998-C on CreditWatch with negativeimplications ... Continue reading

Superior Industries Hungarian Joint Venture Achieves ISO14000

Superior Industries International, Inc. announced that its Hungarian joint venture, SUOFTEC, has achieved certification under the International Standard Organization's Environmental Management Standard, ISO14000. ... Continue reading

TACH SPECIAL: Car-of-the-Week Goes to the MAX

Car-of-the-Week Goes to the MAX ... Continue reading

Tenneco Automotive Names Lois Boyd, John Kitts Vice Presidents

Tenneco Automotive announced the appointments of Lois Boyd to vice president, Ford business unit, and John Kitts to vice president, DaimlerChrysler business unit. ... Continue reading

The Automotive & Transportation Interiors Expo Announces Scholarship Winners

Three of the nation's leading colleges and universities with automotive interior design and engineering programs will be recipients of scholarships raised in conjunction with the 7th annual Automotive & Transportation Interiors Expo. Detroit's ... Continue reading

The Brake Shop Working with State of Michigan for Customer Satisfaction

The Brake Shop has been working with the State of Michigan over the past several months to satisfy any and all customer complaints including the 9 currently cited, 4 of which are alleged by a Detroit TV Station in creation of a news story. ... Continue reading

Thor Wins Record RV Order and Bus Bids Totaling $88 Million

Thor Industries, Inc. announced that it received its largest recreation vehicle order ever and several large orders for its mid-size buses. ... Continue reading

Tilden Reports Profitable 1999 Continued Development of Car Care Centers

Tilden, operating under the trade name of "Tilden for Brakes Car Care Centers," reported net income before taxes increased 21 percent to $211,266 for 1999 versus $174,549 in the prior year. ... Continue reading

Vance & Hines, Yamaha Riders Will Give Modified Road Course First Official Test

Vance & Hines, Yamaha Riders Will Give Modified Road Course First Official Test ... Continue reading

Volvo's New Safety Centre Opens

Volvo's $100 million investment in automotive safety is now open and in use, helping to develop safer cars and to preserve Volvo's role as a leader in automotive safety. ... Continue reading

Ward J. Timken, Jr. Joins Timken Company's Office of the Chairman

W.R. ("Tim") Timken, Jr., chairman and CEO, announced the appointment of Ward J. ("Tim") Timken, Jr., to the position of corporate vice president - Office of the Chairman. ... Continue reading