20th Century Insurance Co Offers Senior Driver Education Aids
Complimentary copies of "A Driving Need," a video and resource guide for senior drivers and those who care about them, are being offered to senior centers, libraries and other community organizations in CA for use in safe-senior-driving programs. ... Continue reading
Algoma Steel Announces Results for the Quarter Ended Sept 30, 1998
Algoma Steel Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
Brake Headquarters USA, Inc. Announces Major Contract
Brake Headquarters USA, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with a major wholesale provider of automotive after-market components, in which the Company will "private- label" its line of brake rotors, drums and friction for sale. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Reports Assembly Plants Schedule For Week of Nov 2, 1998
Chrysler Corporation reports all nine U.S. assembly plants and all three Canadian assembly plants will operate the week of November 2, 1998. ... Continue reading
Clear Advantage Emerging With PPG's Breakthrough Powder Coating
A breakthrough in automotive paint technology is responsible for the gleaming finishes of autos rolling off the BMW production line in Germany. The coating is environmentally benign, speeds production and improves finish quality. ... Continue reading
Corvette Museum Announces Military Appreciation Month
The National Corvette Museum has designated the entire month of November Military Appreciation Month. In recognition of the contributions made by U.S. military members, the museum will offer $1 admission to all military personnel. ... Continue reading
Cross-Continent Reports Third Quarter Results
Cross-Continent Auto Retailers, Inc., the nation's first publicly traded franchise auto dealer group, announced results for the third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
Dana Corp Realigns Spicer Axle Division into 2 Market Focused Units
Dana Corporation announced that its former Spicer Axle Division has been realigned into two market-focused units that will provide greater focus, agility, and speed in meeting the needs of Dana's light vehicle customers. ... Continue reading
Ford Adds a Green Touch to Detroit Police's Halloween 'Kid Crawl'
A fleet of Ford Motor Company natural gas-powered Econoline vans will help about 75 Detroit-area children have a safe, fun Halloween this year. ... Continue reading
GenCorp Completes Purchase of Sequa Chemicals
GenCorp Inc.'s acquisition of Sequa Corporation's U.S.-based specialty chemicals unit, will expand service to existing customers and provide entry into new related markets. ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Co Announces Tender Offer for Shares of UAP Inc.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company, announced that Genuine Parts intends to make a tender offer for all the outstanding Class A Restricted Voting Shares and all the Class B Shares of UAP Inc. ... Continue reading
IRL: Luyendyk Wins Pep Boys IRL Most Popular Driver Award, Again
IRL: Luyendyk Wins Pep Boys IRL Most Popular Driver Award, Again ... Continue reading
ITW Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of Illinois Tool Works Inc., at their meeting, declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share or 60 cents per share on an annual basis. ... Continue reading
JPE Inc. Announces Sale of Allparts
JPE Inc. announced that it completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Allparts, to R&B Inc. for approximately $10 million in cash and an assumption of Allparts' trade and accrued liabilities. ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony Reports First Quarter Sales and Earnings
Lancaster Colony Corporation reported net sales of $244 million, which set a new record for the company's first fiscal quarter compared to $237 million in the first quarter last year. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Recalling Early 1999 E-Class Sedans
Mercedes-Benz of North America announced that it has initiated a voluntary recall of 4,163 E-Class sedans manufactured in July and August of 1998. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett Released from Hospital
NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett Released from Hospital ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kennedy to Replace Peterson as Crew Chief
NASCAR WCUP: Kennedy to Replace Peterson as Crew Chief ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Waltrip Will Drive for Mattei Team in Japan
NASCAR WCUP: Waltrip Will Drive for Mattei Team in Japan ... Continue reading
New Models Debut At South Florida Auto Show
It's time again for the first major U.S. auto show of the season and several manufacturers will use the South Florida International Auto Show to unveil their newest models. ... Continue reading
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NHRA: Etchells Goes Big Game Hunting in Houston
NHRA: Etchells Goes Big Game Hunting in Houston ... Continue reading
Penske Motorsports Announces Third Quarter Results
Penske Motorsports, Inc. announced results for the quarter ending September 30, 1998. Third quarter revenues of $35.2 million compared to 1997 third quarter revenues of $44.0 million. ... Continue reading
Performance Enhanced Emissions Reduced
Heavy-duty diesel engines are a significant source of smog- forming pollutants. In addition, the fine particulate matter exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines is a toxic air contaminant. ... Continue reading
Quaker State Income Rises in Third Quarter
Quaker State Corporation announced income from continuing operations for the third quarter of 1998, before unusual charges, of $7,635,000, or $.21 per share, an 8.1% increase over $7,060,000, or $.20 per share, for the same periodlastyear. ... Continue reading
R&B Reports 1998 Third-Quarter Financial Results
R&B, Inc., announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 26, 1998. Net sales for the third quarter of 1998 increased 9.0 percent to a record $44.5 million from $40.8 million for the comparable period a year ago. ... Continue reading
SDRC Receives I-DEAS Order in Excess of $2 Million
SDRC announced that The Minster Machine Company, Minster, Ohio, has placed a new order totaling in excess of $2 million for I- DEAS(TM) software and related value-added services. ... Continue reading
Securities Fraud Suit Filed Against National Auto Finance Company, Inc.
The following statement was issued by Abbey, Gardy & Squitieri, LLP and the Law Offices of Curtis V. Trinko, LLP: ... Continue reading
Sequa Completes Sale of Domestic Specialty Chemicals Unit
Sequa Corporation has completed the sale of its US-based specialty chemicals unit, Sequa Chemicals Inc., to GenCorp Inc. for cash proceeds of approximately $108 million. ... Continue reading
Sesame Street and Ford Present Bilingual Auto Safety In New Orleans
Ford Motor Company and Children's Television Workshop (CTW) have teamed up to bring "Buckle Up with Sesame Street," their 1998 national multi-city safety tour, to the Plaza. ... Continue reading
SmarTire Systems Reports Year End Results
SmarTire Systems, Inc. reported that gross revenues reached CAN$2.0 million in the fiscal year ended July 31, 1998 compared to CAN$0.9 million for fiscal year 1997. ... Continue reading
Supreme Industries Reports Record Q3 and 9 Month Financial Results
Supreme Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialized truck bodies and shuttle buses, reported the highest levels of sales and earnings it has ever achieved for a third-quarter or nine-month period. ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 Coupe (1999)
Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 Coupe (1999) ... Continue reading
Victor Reinz Valve Seals Wins Indiana Quality Improvement Award
Victor Reinz Valve Seals, L.L.C., has been selected to receive the 1998 State of Indiana Quality Improvement Award. The award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership and achievement in the pursuit of manufacturing quality. ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 348,175 units, down from the 376,372 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
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