2.1 Million to Travel During Labor Day - A Record
More than 2.1 million Michiganians have Labor Day holiday travel plans, according to a recent survey by AAA Michigan. ... Continue reading
Ag Services of America and Powerfarm to Provide Leasing
Ag Services of America, Inc. and its subsidiary Powerfarm, Inc. recently added a leasing option to an already extensive offering of crop inputs and flexible financing programs. ... Continue reading
AirIQ Appoints Senior VP, Announces New Vertical Markets
Don Simmonds, President and CEO of AirIQ Inc., a wireless application service provider specializing in the emerging telematics industry, announced the appointment of Mark Lukowski to the position of Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales. ... Continue reading
American Millennium Selected by GM for Baja 1000 Race Vehicle Tracking
American Millennium announced that General Motors has purchased AMCI's satellite-based systems for tracking and messaging for GM's race vehicles running the Baja 1000 annual off-road race event this November along Mexico's Baja Peninsula. ... Continue reading
ARCA Midgets: Gibson grabs Grundy County Midget glory
Gibson grabs Grundy County Midget glory ... Continue reading
ARCA Trucks: Guinn plows ahead with Plymouth ARCA Truck win
Guinn plows ahead with Plymouth ARCA Truck win ... Continue reading
AutoNation and Procter & Gamble Alumni Unveil Autobex
The founders of Autobex.com, Inc. unveiled their B2B e-Commerce Solutions company that addresses the electronic content and e- Marketplace management needs of the automotive industry. ... Continue reading
BTCC: Brands Hatch races report: Indie King Neal Thrills with win
AUTO TRADER BTCC: Brands Hatch races report ... Continue reading
Budco Teleservicing, Inc. Receives DaimlerChrysler Gold Award
Budco Teleservicing, Inc. received the 1999 DaimlerChrysler Gold Award recognizing its outstanding performance as a supplier of DaimlerChrysler Corporation. ... Continue reading
Caliber Collision Centers Expands Into San Diego County
Caliber Collision Centers has acquired Chapparone Auto Body, the largest collision repair chain in San Diego County, with eight locations and a ninth location planned to open in early 2001. ... Continue reading
Carbiz.com Inc. Acquires IndependentDealer.com Assets
Carbiz.com Inc. announces that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of IndependentDealer.com, LLC of Columbus, Ohio for cash of US$935,000 and 700,000 Carbiz common shares. ... Continue reading
CarDay.com Named "Best of the Web" by Forbes.com Magazine
CarDay Inc. (www.carday.com), the first of its kind "brick and click" online exchange site for used cars, has been named a "Best of the Web" website by Forbes.com, an annual publication from Forbes magazine. ... Continue reading
CarsDirect.com Named Forbes `Best of the Web'
CarsDirect.com, a leading direct online automotive provider, announced that the company was named "Best of the Web" in Forbes.com, an annual publication from Forbes Magazine. ... Continue reading
Clarion Continues Leadership with Second ISO/TS 16949 Certification
Clarion Technologies, Inc. is continuing its role as leader among automotive suppliers in North America and the world with ISO/TS 16949 certification. ... Continue reading
Delco Remy Earns Excellence Award
Delco Remy America has earned an Automotive Industries magazine's prestigious Quest for Excellence Award as one of the industry's "Best-of-the-Best" in the Electrical Systems Suppliers category for the second consecutive year. ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International Reports Record Sales and Earnings
Delco Remy International, Inc. reported sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending July 31, 2000. ... Continue reading
DENSO Introduces Integrated Cooling Module for Automotive Market
Japan-based DENSO Corporation announced the product introduction of an automotive cooling module with a combined engine-cooling radiator and air conditioning condenser. ... Continue reading
Dunn and eParts Exchange Unveil an E-B2B Aftermarket Exchange
Dunn Systems, Inc. and eParts Exchange, Inc. (EPX), an emerging B2B global online marketplace for automotive aftermarket parts that services the $400 billion global automotive aftermarket, announce eParts Exchange's new e-Commerce web site. ... Continue reading
Ensure Your Child's Safety in the Car This Labor Day
Parents of youngsters can take one simple action to help ensure their child's safety this holiday and back-to-school season as they travel in the family vehicle -- properly buckle their children in booster seats and lap and shoulder safety belts. ... Continue reading
Etensity Launches Innovative Wireless Solution for B2B Auto Exchange
Etensity partnered with PriceDrive.com. ... Continue reading
Exide Announces Initial Restructuring Plan
Exide Corporation announced initial steps to improve the profitability of its North American transportation aftermarket business, which is estimated to result in annual savings of approximately $24 million. ... Continue reading
Exide Corporation Announces First Fiscal Quarter Dividend
Members of the Exide Corporation Board of Directors have voted a corporate cash dividend for its first fiscal quarter of $.02 per share of common stock, payable September 15, 2000, to shareholders of record on September 5, 2000. ... Continue reading
Ford Continues to Invest in Rebuilding Detroit Communities
Ford Motor Company partners again with Habitat for Humanity Detroit to build four Habitat homes for families in need. ... Continue reading
G1 Worldwide Confirmed as Nissan's Advertising Communications Partner
TBWA and Hakuhodo announced the formation of G1 Worldwide, a joint venture created to service global advertising communications for Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. ... Continue reading
GM/South Coast Community Clean Air Partnership Highlights Key Role
The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement on the announcement of a new $2.5 million Community Clean Air Partnership between California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) and General Motors Corporation (GM): ... Continue reading
Honda announces 2001 Elite scooter models
American Honda is please to announce the release of three 2001 scooter models, the Elite 80, Elite 50SR and Elite 50S. ... Continue reading
iMotors Selects Cysive to Enhance Used Car Retailing Site
Cysive, Inc., premier builders of e-business architectures, announced that it has been selected by iMotors, the first online used car retailer, to rearchitect iMotors' site. ... Continue reading
Insilco Completes Sale of Automotive Businesses
Insilco Holding Co. announced that on August 25, 2000, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Insilco Corporation, it completed the previously announced sale of its automotive businesses. ... Continue reading
IRL: Belterra 300 Finish ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Acquisition of Gylling Optima Batteries AB
Johnson Controls, Inc. and Gylling Optima Batteries AB announced that Johnson Controls will acquire Gylling Optima. ... Continue reading
KleenAir Value Confirmed at More Than $175 million
KleenAir Systems Inc., recently announced that Valuation Consulting of London, England, has now completed the valuation of its U.S. NOx reduction patents and business at a total value of more than $175 million. ... Continue reading
Laforza Automobiles Appoints Financial Consulting Firm
Laforza Automobiles Inc. announced the appointment of PMR and Associates of San Diego for financial consulting services. ... Continue reading
Lear Receives Top Ratings for Seat Design In New Volvo V70
Independent tests performed and published by top Swedish national paper, Aftonbladet, have given top ratings for comfort and space flexibility to the seats manufactured by Lear Corporation for the new Volvo V70 Cross Country (XC) model. ... Continue reading
Lear's Touma Named One of the Automotive Industry's 100 Leading Women
Lear Corporation announced that Leslie A. Touma, Vice President - Corporate Relations, has been named one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Automotive Industry by Automotive News. ... Continue reading
Long Drive Ahead for Labor Day Weekend According to National Survey
When drivers hit the road for Labor Day Weekend, they may be on that road for a long, long time. ... Continue reading
Manheim Interactive Names Vice President of Sales
Manheim Interactive Inc., the Internet-based wholesale auto remarketing services spin-off from Manheim Auctions Inc., today announced the appointment of Elizabeth A. Jordan to the position of vice president, sales. ... Continue reading
MANUFACTURERS: Reynard delivers first cars for new championship
MANUFACTURERS: Reynard delivers first cars for new championship ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Phillips 66 Racing Salutes USA Swimming During 2000 Olympics
NASCAR BGN: Phillips 66 Racing Salutes USA Swimming During 2000 Olympics ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: South Carolina Raceway Gave Tim Fedewa Confidence To Compete In Busch Series
NASCAR BGN: South Carolina Raceway Gave Tim Fedewa Confidence To Compete In Busch Series ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Pepsi Southern 500 Race Preview, Driver Notes and Quotes
NASCAR WCUP: Pepsi Southern 500 Race Preview, Driver Notes and Quotes ... Continue reading
NHRA: Force leads Budweiser Shootout field from the Number 1 position
NHRA: Force leads Budweiser Shootout field from the Number 1 position ... Continue reading
NHRA: Hines goes for fifth straight Holley Dominator Duel victory
NHRA: Hines goes for fifth straight Holley Dominator Duel victory ... Continue reading
NHRA: Kurt Johnson making statement in Pro Stock with late season surge
NHRA: Kurt Johnson making statement in Pro Stock with late season surge ... Continue reading
NHRA: Legend Muldowney set for Top Fuel return at U.S. Nationals
NHRA: Legend Muldowney set for Top Fuel return at U.S. Nationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Scelzi hopes to accomplish goals along the way to winning third championship
NHRA: Scelzi hopes to accomplish goals along the way to winning third championship ... Continue reading
NHRA: Showers' Pro Stock Motorcycle success story not about victories
NHRA: Showers' Pro Stock Motorcycle success story not about victories ... Continue reading
NHRA: Teams racing for a piece of history at prestigious U.S. Nationals
NHRA: Teams racing for a piece of history at prestigious U.S. Nationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: U.S. Nationals, Former Winners
NHRA: U.S. Nationals, Former Winners ... Continue reading
OBIT/PPG's J. Earl Burrell Dead At Age 80
J. Earl Burrell, who retired from PPG Industries in 1984 as president and chief operating officer, died on Aug. 28 at his home in Naples, Fla. He would have observed his 81st birthday on Sept. 7. ... Continue reading
PartZone, Inc. Announces Launch
PartZone, Inc. announced that its new marketplace for recycled auto parts has opened its virtual doors with the largest inventory of recycled original-equipment parts in Illinois. ... Continue reading
Polaris Names Blackwell Victory Motorcycles GM
Polaris Industries Inc. named Mark Blackwell as general manager of its Victory Motorcycle Division. ... Continue reading
Rare Medium Redesigns Web Site For SupplySolution
Rare Medium and SupplySolution Inc. announced the redesign of www.SupplySolution.com, the Web home of the automotive industry's premier provider of Internet-based supply chain collaboration solutions. ... Continue reading
Recreation USA Secures Major Block of Financing in its Growth Strategy
Holiday RV Superstores, Inc. announced it has secured increased floor plan financing to $44.5 million to allow the leading RV dealer to expand its inventory and product depth. ... Continue reading
Report Calls ZAPP 'Purest Play' in Scooter Market
A new report from investment research website RedChip.com called publicly owned ZAPWORLD.COM the "purest play" stock in the scooter industry. ... Continue reading
Research Confirms Motorola Retains #1 Auto Semiconductor Vendor Spot
A recent study by leading IT industry analysts at Strategy Analytics, Inc. indicates that Motorola SPS retained its leading vendor position for automotive semiconductors to the global market in 1999. ... Continue reading
Revamped NADA.Com B2B Site Debuts Aug. 29
The N.A.D.A. Official Used Car Guide Company introduced its newly refreshed business-to-business Web site, http://www.nada.com, this week. ... Continue reading
SDRC Receives Metaphase Order From Sandvik
SDRC, a global supplier of e-business collaboration solutions for the product lifecycle, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sandvik for software and services valued at approximately $1.2 million over two years. ... Continue reading
Torvec Wins Patent for Key Transmission Component
Torvec, Inc. announced that it received United States patent protection for its spool valve, a key subcomponent in the Company's fuel-efficient and soot-reducing transmission for cars and trucks. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2001 Prices for Camry and Avalon Passenger Cars
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for its 2001 model year Camry sedan, Camry Solara coupe, Avalon full-size sedan, and regular and Xtracab Tacoma compact pickup trucks. ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Ben wins in a Walk(er); Super Late Model Points Chase Tight at Irwindale
TRACKS: Ben wins in a Walk(er); Super Late Model Points Chase Tight at Irwindale ... Continue reading
TRACKS: 'Harleys on the half-mile' September 30th at Irwindale; To benefit MDA
TRACKS: 'Harleys on the half-mile' September 30th at Irwindale; To benefit MDA ... Continue reading
USAC/F2000: Walsh, Justus share 'Glen' honors; IRP next for F2000
USAC/F2000: Walsh, Justus share 'Glen' honors; IRP next for F2000 ... Continue reading
USAC: Leffler wins 'Kenyon Classic'; Hines takes Kokomo '28'
USAC: Leffler wins 'Kenyon Classic'; Hines takes Kokomo '28' ... Continue reading
USAC: MCI WorldCom National Dirt-Track Regional Midget Car Series Race Results, Kokomo
USAC: MCI WorldCom National Dirt-Track Regional Midget Car Series Race Results, Kokomo ... Continue reading
USAC: Russell 'Triple Crown' finale Saturday at Thunderhill Park
USAC: Russell 'Triple Crown' finale Saturday at Thunderhill Park ... Continue reading
USAC Silver Crown: DuQuoin victory and point lead in Darland's scope
USAC Silver Crown: DuQuoin victory and point lead in Darland's scope ... Continue reading
USAC Sprints: Drake, Elliott trade victories and point lead
USAC: Drake, Elliott trade victories and point lead ... Continue reading
USAC West: Edenholm First in Irwindale TQs; Sprints at Tucson Saturday
USAC West: Edenholm First in Irwindale TQs; Sprints at Tucson Saturday ... Continue reading
Westar Financial Reports Revenues for Fiscal 2001 Q1
Westar Financial Services Incorporated reported record revenues its first fiscal quarter ended June 30 were $37 million, up 48% from the first quarter a year ago. ... Continue reading
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