Wednesday, July 29, 1998

AlliedSignal Chief Lawrence A. Bossidy Selected by Peers

Lawrence A. Bossidy, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of advanced technology and manufacturing company AlliedSignal Inc., has been chosen by his peers as Chief Executive's 1998 CEO of the Year. ... Continue reading

APCO Announces Record Results For The Second Quarter

Automobile Protection Corp announces record second quarter results. For the quarter ended June 30, 1998, revenues increased 26% to $30,060,000 from $23,797,000. ... Continue reading

Auto Club Tips: Keeping Your Home Safe During Your Vacation

The most popular vacation time of the year can also provide more opportunities for break-ins. Taking a few simple precautions can greatly reduce the risk of burglaries during summer vacations, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. ... Continue reading

Automotive Electronics Market Evolves to More Silicon

Semico Research Corp. announced the results of a study on electronics in the automotive industry this week. The study reports that semiconductor content is projected to increase from $177 per car in 1998 to $438 per car in 2008. ... Continue reading

BGN Kroger 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park -- Goodyear Tire Notes

Goodyear tire notes for: NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Kroger 200 Indianapolis Raceway Park - .686 Mile Oval Fast Facts for July 30-31, 1998 ... Continue reading

BGN: Tony Stewart and Shell Team Ready for IRP

Tony Stewart and the Shell team have one goal in mind - to capture their first NASCAR Busch Grand National victory at Stewart's home track, Indianapolis Raceway Park(IRP). ... Continue reading

Brickyard 400: Ford Motorsports Notes and Quotes

Brickyard 400: Ford Motorsports Notes and Quotes ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Co., Ltd. Selects Unicenter TNG

Computer Ass Intl, Inc. and Bridgestone Co., Ltd., the world's leading manufacturer of tires and other rubber products, announced that Bridgestone has selected Unicenter TNG for managing its human resources application and SAP/R3. ... Continue reading

Crew Chief Club at the Brickyard 400

Together, Jimmy Makar, Larry McReynolds, Todd Parrott and Robin Pemberton have led their drivers to 63 wins, 331 top-five finishes, 527 top-10 finishes and 61 poles prior to the Brickyard 400 on Sat., Aug. 1 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ... Continue reading

Elliott S. Hall Assumes New Dealer Development Role at Ford

Ford Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alex Trotman today announced the following executive appointment: Elliott S. Hall is appointed vice president, Dealer Development, effective August 1, 1998. ... Continue reading

Exide Corporation Reports Q1 Fiscal 1999 Results

Exide Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer of lead-acid batteries, reported earnings for the first quarter of Fiscal 1999, ended June 28, 1998. ... Continue reading

Featherlite Second-Quarter Net Income Rises

Featherlite, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers and luxury motorcoaches, reported net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 1998, of $49.3 mil, up 51% from net sales of $32.7 mil in last year's Q2. ... Continue reading

FinishMaster Reports Second-Quarter Results

FinishMaster, Inc. announced record sales and operating profitability in the second quarter ended June 30, 1998, as the Company continues to effectively assimilate its acquisition of Thompson PBE. ... Continue reading

Fleetwood Reports Record First Quarter Sales

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., a leading producer of manufactured housing and recreational vehicles, announced preliminary sales for the first quarter which ended July 26, 1998. ... Continue reading

Geoff Bodine and Lincoln Technical Institute Announce Scholarship

Before an assembly of over 350 students, instructors and racing enthusiasts, NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine today announced a scholarship program for automotive students at Lincoln Technical Institute valued at $300,000 annually. ... Continue reading

Integrated Trans Network Reports Q2 Revenues and Earnings

Integrated Transportation Network Group Inc. reported its results of operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 1998. ... Continue reading

ITT Industries' Board of Directors Approves Stock Repurchase Program

ITT Industries, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has formally authorized a stock repurchase program of $1.1 billion to begin immediately. ... Continue reading

Johnstown America Reports Record Revenues and Earnings

Johnstown America Industries, Inc. reported second quarter records for revenues and net income, with revenues in the quarter ended June 30, 1998 increasing to $238.2 million from $158.2 million a year earlier. ... Continue reading

Kia Sportage Again Named `Best Buy in Four-Wheel Drive'

For the third year in a row, the Kia Sportage was selected as one of Four Wheeler magazine's "10 Best Buys in Four-Wheel Drive." ... Continue reading

NCTS: Butch Miller and DANA Team to Capitalize on Teamwork

Teamwork is the trademark of the DANA Dodge team. It is the key ingredient for the recent success of Butch Miller, crew chief Mike Cheek and the DANA Dodge team. ... Continue reading

NCTS: Norrick and Team Ready for Challenge of Pit Stops at IRP

The recent change to green and yellow flag pit stops in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competition is a welcome challenge for Lance Norick and the NHL Dodge team. ... Continue reading

Oracle Delivers Flow Manufacturing Solution

As part of its commitment to bring targeted info solutions to the automotive industry, Oracle Corp. hosted the Oracle Auto Executive Forum, the first in a series of events planned to educate executives about industry-specific Oracle solutions. ... Continue reading

O'Reilly Automotive Announces Record Q2 Sales and Earnings

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. announced record revenues and earnings for the second quarter and first half of 1998. ... Continue reading

Paychex(R) Stays with Brett Bodine for 1999 Winston Cup Season

Paychex announces the renewal of the company's sponsorship of the Scandia Bodine Racing team's #11 Paychex Ford for the 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup. ... Continue reading

Penn Engineering Announces Sales and Earnings for Q2

Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp. announced net income of $3,881,821, or $0.45 per share, on quarterly net sales of $44,944,628 for the second quarter ended June 30, 1998. ... Continue reading

Prolong Super Lubricants Northwest Nationals Previews

Prolong Super Lubricants Northwest Nationals Previews: Bob Vandergriff, Jr, Chuck Etchells, Tom Martino, Todd Patterson ... Continue reading

Ricky Rudd to Defend Brickyard 400 Title in Charity Colors

On August 1, Ricky Rudd, reigning Brickyard 400 champ, will be racing to defend his title with the added power of thousands of youngsters, as his Tide team spearheads a national fundraising campaign for Give Kids The World (GKTW). ... Continue reading

Sewell Lexus Comes to Fort Worth

Sewell Motor Company announced that it has acquired Hillard Lexus of Fort Worth. The new dealership will be Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth. ... Continue reading

State Auto Financial Corporation Announces Q2 Earnings

State Auto Financial Corporation announced net reported earnings of $0.08 per share for the second quarter, which ended June 30, 1998. ... Continue reading

The Callahan Report: Martin Fastest in Practice for Brickyard 400

The Callahan Report: Martin Fastest in Practice for Brickyard 400 ... Continue reading

The Car Guy

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The Morgan Group, Inc. Announces Appointment

The Morgan Group, Inc., named Edward Charleston as President and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Drive Away, Inc. the principal operating subsidiary of The Morgan Group, Inc. ... Continue reading

TRW Undertakes Aggressive Actions

TRW Inc. announced aggressive actions aimed at enhancing operating profit margins in its automotive businesses. ... Continue reading

UAW Announces Outcome of Flint Ratification Votes

UAW Vice President Richard Shoemaker, who directs the union's General Motors Dept, and Cal Rapson, Director of UAW Region 1-C, announced that UAW members at Local 659 and Local 651 in Flint, Michigan have ratified their local union settlements. ... Continue reading

UAW Announces Tentative Agreement to End Strikes in Flint

UAW executives announced that tentative agreements have been reached to end strikes at UAW Local's 659 and 651 in Flint, Michigan and to address outstanding issues at Buick City, and at GM facilities in Dayton and Indianapolis. ... Continue reading

Unitrode Stockholders Approve Merger and Elect Elder a Director

Unitrode Corporation announced, at its Annual Meeting, stockholders approved the issuance of up to 8.6 million shares in connection with the previously announced merger with BENCHMARQ Microelectronics, Inc. and elected William W.R. Elder. ... Continue reading

USAC: Midget Results and Standings from Lincoln, Nebraska

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Winston Cup: Gordon hopes to Re-Kindle Magic of Inaugural Win

Rewind to August 1994. The place was Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the moment was the inaugural Brickyard 400, the most widely anticipated Winston Cup Series race in the 50-year history of NASCAR ... Continue reading