AMA: $300,000 Rider point fund announced for 2000 Motocross season
$300,000 AMA/NPG RIDER POINT FUND ANNOUNCED FOR 2000 NATIONAL MOTOCROSS SEASON ... Continue reading
American Honda Shatters April Sales Records
All-time record American Honda April sales of 99,613 were up 14.7 percent from the previous mark set last year, led by big increases of several Acura models and record April light truck sales. ... Continue reading
AMI DODUCO Team Finds Lower-Cost Alternative to Palladium-based Relay Contacts
Researchers at AMI DODUCO, a Technitrol Company have identified and successfully tested lower-cost substitutes for palladium alloys used in automotive flasher relays. ... Continue reading
AutoMall Online Names Three Industry Leaders to Board of Directors
Company President Gene Hickman announced the appointment of three auto industry leaders to the Board of Directors of AutoMall Online. ... Continue reading
Bekaert ECD Solar Systems Announces a New UNI-SOLAR(R) Product
Bekaert ECD Solar Systems LLC, a joint venture of United Solar Systems Corp. (United Solar) and N.V. Bekaert S.A., announced the introduction of the Field Applied Flexible Roofing Laminate, a new UNI-SOLAR(R) product. ... Continue reading
BMW Reports Record April Sales Results; BMW Year-To-Date Sales Up 16 Percent
BMW of North America, Inc. reported April sales of 15,337 vehicles, compared to 14,225 for the same period a year ago, an increase of 8 percent. ... Continue reading
Carlisle Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of Carlisle Companies Incorporated declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.18 per share, payable on June 1, 2000 to shareowners of record at the close of business on May 17, 2000. ... Continue reading
Classic Car Source Renamed MotorWRX
EWRX Internet Systems Inc. announced it has renamed its wholly- owned subsidiary, Classic Car Source Inc., to MotorWRX Inc. ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Receives Quality Recognition From Toyota
Collins & Aikman Corporation's Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK facility was recently honored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Limited with its Quality Letter of Recognition for achievement in continuous improvement. ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Holds Annual Shareholders Meeting; Board of Directors Meets
COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY presented the highlights of a record-setting year of growth at the annual meeting of shareholders. ... Continue reading
Cross Country Run to 'Tour De Sol' Planned in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Southern States Power Company announced it will be donating biodiesel fuel to the Deer Valley High School ERAD Club (Environmentally Responsible Auto Design) for use in a hybrid electric pick-up truck. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Leads 4 Categories in Strategic Vision's Awards
Four DaimlerChrysler vehicles led their segment in consumer satisfaction according to Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index (TM) (TQI) owner survey. ... Continue reading
DRAGS: Front Engined Fuelers Flock to Indy for Hot Rod Nationals
Front Engined Fuelers Flock to Indy for Hot Rod Nationals ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Revenues
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., the nation's leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced preliminary sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2000. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's U.S. April Sales Climb 12%
U.S. consumers purchased or leased 372,719 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, and Volvo dealers in April, up 12 percent compared with a year ago. ... Continue reading
F.X. Coughlin Co. Announces New Packaging Division
F.X. Coughlin Co. announces the establishment of a new division, Distance Packaging. ... Continue reading
GM Vehicle Sales Up 2%; Light Trucks Set to Outsell Cars This Year
General Motors announced a two percent increase in vehicle sales to 426,618 units. GM truck sales forged ahead once again in April. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Continues Record Sales Pace; April Sales Up 97% Over Last Year
Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 21,046 vehicles for the month of April, up 97% percent from one year ago. ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Smash Mouth to play at Indianapolis on Coors Carburetion Day
INDY 500: Smash Mouth to play at Indianapolis on Coors Carburetion Day ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces April Sales Figures; I30 and QX4 Lead Sales Increase
Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported total April sales of 6,305 units, a 62.8% increase versus last year, making this the best April results in the history of the division. ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Appoints Patrick Cahill Director of Transportation Services
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. announced that Patrick Cahill has joined the Company to fill the position of Director of Transportation Services. ... Continue reading
International Speedway Announces Increase in Capital Spending Plans
International Speedway Corporation, a leading promoter of motorsports activities, announced that its Board of Directors has approved an additional $47 million for capital projects. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Cars Reports Record April Sales
Jaguar Cars announced record April sales results. United States retails totaled 4,024 cars, up more than 90 percent compared with the same month last year. ... Continue reading
Kia Sales Up 17 Percent Over April 1999
Kia announced sales of 12,422 vehicles for April, an increase of 17 percent over last April. ... Continue reading
Kingsley Coach Announces National Marketing Campaign
Kingsley Coach Inc., a manufacturer of unique, high quality, motorcoaches on a heavy duty truck chassis, announced that it will implement an aggressive billboard marketing campaign, set to kick off on in June 2000. ... Continue reading
Korean Car Makers Scramble for a Deal
Korean Car Makers Scramble for a Deal ... Continue reading
Land Rover North America, Inc. Announces April Sales Figures of 1,594 Units
Land Rover North America, Inc. has posted April sales of 1,594 units. This is the second best April result ever for Land Rover. ... Continue reading
Le Mans: Guy Smith gets first taste of Le Mans
Le Mans: Guy Smith gets first taste of Le Mans ... Continue reading
MascoTech, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
MascoTech sales for the first quarter 2000 increased to $459 million, a record level of sales for any first quarter, as compared with $449 million in 1999. ... Continue reading
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced U.S. sales of 21,247 units for the month of April. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Records Third Best All-Time Month Ever in April 2000
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. (MBUSA) reported sales of 17,889 new vehicles during the month of April 2000, a 10.6 percent increase over last year's April 1999 sales record of 16,180. ... Continue reading
MIDGETS/SPRINTS: Long time Midget owner Don Smith dies of heart attack
MIDGETS/SPRINTS: Long time Midget owner Don Smith dies of heart attack ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Joins the Fight to Erase Hunger
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) put forth its largest volunteer effort of the year to help feed the hungry throughout America with its 11th annual food drive. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Buckshot Jones Notes & Quotes, Richmond Preview
Buckshot Jones Notes & Quotes ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: David Green Track Notes, Richmond Preview
NASCAR BGN: David Green Track Notes, Richmond Preview ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Fedewa looking to get season back on track at Richmond
NASCAR BGN: Fedewa looking to get season back on track at Richmond ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green searching for first win of the year at Richmond
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green searching for first win of the year at Richmond ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine looks for top-five finish at Richmond
NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton prepared for the rigors of Richmond ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Three Children's Hospitals to Benefit from Petty Ride
Three Children's Hospitals to Benefit from Petty Ride ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Mike Wallace Racing Review/Preview
Mike Wallace Racing Review/Preview ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Benson, Ince Call New Races Mixed Blessing
Benson, Ince Call New Races Mixed Blessing ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau Preview, Richmond Virginia
NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau Preview, Richmond Virginia ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace continues to meet the tough competition of NASCAR
NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace continues to meet the tough competition of NASCAR ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Richmond's Pontiac Excitement 400 could be break-out time for Stewart
NASCAR WCUP: Richmond's Pontiac Excitement 400 could be break-out time for Stewart ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart Ready to Rebound at Richmond
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart Ready to Rebound at Richmond ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton prepared for the rigors of Richmond
NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton prepared for the rigors of Richmond ... Continue reading
NCTI ClearSpeech Technology Licensed by Delphi
NCT Group, Inc. announced that Delphi Automotive Systems has licensed the Company's ClearSpeech(R) noise, acoustic echo and live echo cancellation algorithms for use in their Mobile Multi Media Computing Platform for hands-free cellular communications. ... Continue reading
NHRA: 320 mph masters race for victory at the Advance Auto Parts Southern Nationals
NHRA: 320 mph masters race for victory at the Advance Auto Parts Southern Nationals ... Continue reading
NHRA: Force looking to move back in front in NHRA Winston point standings
NHRA: Force looking to move back in front in NHRA Winston point standings ... Continue reading
NHRA: Scelzi eyes third NHRA Winston Top Fuel Championship with consistency
NHRA: Scelzi eyes third NHRA Winston Top Fuel Championship with consistency ... Continue reading
Nissan Division Reports a 31.8 Percent Increase in Sales
Brisk Sentra sales helped boost the Nissan Division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) April sales to 54,773 units, an increase of 31.8% versus last year. ... Continue reading
Peacock Financial's iNetPartners Unveils Latino Auto Channel
iNetPartners Inc., the automotive online E-commerce division of Peacock Financial Corporation, announced that it has unveiled "Bienvenidos!" ... Continue reading
Phillips Announces Low-Cost, Octane-Enhancing Technology
Phillips Petroleum Company announced that it is now licensing its proprietary MaxCat(TM) Coke Reduction Technology to other companies. ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports April U.S. Sales; April Sales Up by 28 Percent
Porsche Cars North America, importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States, announced sales and stock figures for the month of April, 2000. ... Continue reading
Prestolite Electric Announces 2000 First Quarter Results
Prestolite Electric Inc. and its parent, Prestolite Electric Holding Inc., released 2000 first quarter financial results. ... Continue reading
Record Sales Steer DaimlerChrysler to Strong April
Heavy demand for the all-new Chrysler PT Cruiser and record- setting truck and sport utility vehicle sales helped push Chrysler group sales to 228,992, the best April since 1996 and an increase of six percent compared with April 1999. ... Continue reading
Rover Given 10 Day Stay of Execution
Rover Given 10 Day Stay of Execution ... Continue reading
Saab's April 2000 Sales Up 23 Percent
Saab Cars USA, Inc. announced sales of 3,319 units during April 2000 - a 23 percent increase over April 1999 sales (2,700 units). Year-to-date, Saab is gaining sales momentum and catching up to the torrid pace set in 1999. ... Continue reading
SatCon Technology Announces Second Quarter 2000 Results
SatCon Technology Corporation, a leader in power and energy management products targeting the distributed power market, announced second quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2000. ... Continue reading
Sotir Assumes Expanded Responsibilities as COO for Budget
Budget Group, Inc. announced that Mark Sotir, Budget Group's president, North American Vehicle Rental Operations, has been appointed president and chief operating officer, reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sandy Miller. ... Continue reading
Textron Acquires Leading German Manufacturer Of Metal Stampings
Textron Fastening Systems announced the acquisition of Karl Oelschlager GmbH & Co. (Oelschlager), a leading German manufacturer of metal stamped parts and engineered assemblies utilizing proprietary technologies in laser welding. ... Continue reading
Titan Announces Record Order Bookings
Titan Motorcycle Co. of America announced record bookings of new orders from new and existing dealers. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Best-Ever April Sales for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported best-ever April sales of 132,180 vehicles, an increase of 15.7 percent over last year's record-setting month, and the company's fourth consecutive best-ever April. ... Continue reading
Toyota USA Foundation Awards $790,000 for Math and Science Initiatives
The Toyota USA Foundation has approved grants totaling $790,000 to fund seven education programs designed to enhance the teaching of K-12 math and science throughout the United States. ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Alta Dena Milk Chug sponsors autograph sessions at Irwindale
ALTA DENA MILK CHUG AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS AT IRWINDALE ... GOT PEN? ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Bloomington Speedway opens with fan club deals
TRACKS: Bloomington Speedway opens with fan club deals ... Continue reading
USAC: Indiana Sprint Week opener switched to North Vernon
USAC: Indiana Sprint Week opener switched to North Vernon ... Continue reading
Viasystems Group, Inc. is Well Positioned to Lead Technology Trend
Viasystems Group, Inc. announced they have successfully introduced an innovative method for electrical testing of ultra- fine circuit boards - a step crucial in guaranteeing high yields in subsequent system assembly. ... Continue reading
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