2,000 Perish Each Year In Vehicle Fires
During the last decade of the 20th Century, more than 20,000 people have perished in fire-related vehicle crashes, according to government statistics. ... Continue reading
ASC Aftermarket Products Unveils Dodge Dakota MUV at 1999 SEMA
Offering "driving comfort and convenience for up to six passengers, with the utility of a full-size truck," unveiled the Dodge Dakota MUV - Multi-Use Vehicle at the 1999 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. ... Continue reading
Automotive Occupant Restraints Council Lauds Proposed Air Bag Rule
The Automotive Occupant Restraints Council hailed the latest move by the federal government to proceed with the rulemaking process that is expected to improve vehicle air bag safety. ... Continue reading
Carlisle Companies Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of Carlisle Companies Incorporated declared a regular quarterly dividend on common stock of $.18 per share. ... Continue reading
Cobalt Launches Financial Package Featuring Kelley Blue Book Pricing
The Cobalt Group introduced Finance Solution 2-1-1, a new Internet services package that combines Kelley Blue Book used car pricing information with a car financing calculator. ... Continue reading
Daewoo Motor America tripled sales in October over the same period one year ago. In only its thirteenth month of operations, the company announced sales of 3,717 units. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Announces Renowned Product Application Awards
DaimlerChrysler announced the winners of the industry recognized Product Application Awards, part of the fifth DaimlerChrysler Design Excellence Awards, at the 1999 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corp. Strengthens Brand Strategy for Global Growth
DaimlerChrysler announced that it will embark on a growth strategy to broaden the Chrysler brand on a global basis, beginning immediately. ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International Unit and ZEUS Enter Into Agreement
Delco Remy America and ZEUS announced that they have entered into a Technology Development and Distribution Agreement to develop Smart-Start. ... Continue reading
Exide Announces Profitable Results for Its Second Fiscal Quarter
Exide Corporation, the global leader in the lead-acid battery business, reported its results for its second fiscal quarter ended October 3, 1999, the company's first profitable quarter in a year. ... Continue reading
FleetPride Acquires Wheels and Brakes Incorporated
FleetPride, the nation's largest aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, announced the acquisition of the Atlanta based distributor Wheels and Brakes Incorporated. ... Continue reading
Goodyear's New Off-Road Tire Wins Popular Mechanics Award
Goodyear's most aggressive off-road tire ever received one of Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Awards for New Products. ... Continue reading
Hematite to Announce New Innovations in Recycling
Hematite will spotlight its new innovations in recycling at the Annual Recycling Conference on November 9-11, 1999 at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, Michigan. ... Continue reading
Indy Lights: Kane Wins Indy Lights Finale As Servia Takes PPG-Dayton Title
Kane Wins Indy Lights Finale As Servia Takes PPG-Dayton Title ... Continue reading
IRL: Indianapolis Motor Speedway to show its new face at 84th Indy 500
IRL: Indianapolis Motor Speedway to show its new face at 84th Indy 500 ... Continue reading
IRL: Oldmobile to set the pace at 2000 Indy 500 with new Aurora
IRL: Oldmobile to set the pace at 2000 Indy 500 with new Aurora ... Continue reading
IRL: Schedule released for 2000 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race
IRL: Schedule released for 2000 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race ... Continue reading
Mace Security International Announces Completion of Two Acquisitions
Mace Security International, Inc. announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Crystal Falls Car Wash of Lubbock, Texas. ... Continue reading
McLaren Traction and Delco Remy International Unit Join Forces
McLaren Traction Technologies and Tractech, a subsidiary of Delco Remy International, Inc., have announced a joint project to introduce McLaren's patented Gerodisc technology into aftermarket and niche market applications. ... Continue reading
McLaren Traction Technologies Continues Winning Heritage
The automotive aftermarket's largest trade convention, the SEMA Show, is traditionally a place where the industry's best and brightest receive recognition for their products. ... Continue reading
Michelin Receives Unprecedented 22nd Award From J.D. Power And Associates
Since J.D. Power and Associates added tires to its annual customer satisfaction studies in 1989, Michelin has received 22 of 30 possible awards, a feat unequalled in the award's history for tires. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Crew Chief Club at the Dura Lube 500K
Crew Chief Club at the Dura Lube 500K ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: M&M's Racing Team Preview, Phoenix
NASCAR WCUP: M&M's Racing Team Preview, Phoenix ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart ready for first shot at Phoenix in Winston Cup car
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart ready for first shot at Phoenix in Winston Cup car ... Continue reading
NHRA: Tom Compton named NHRA president; Dallas Gardner becomes chairman of the board
NHRA: Tom Compton named NHRA president; Dallas Gardner becomes chairman of the board ... Continue reading
People's Bank of California Launches Affinity iDEAL Service
People's Bank of California and Affinity Technology Group, Inc. announced that People's has completed its conversion to Affinity's iDEAL service for indirect automobile lending. ... Continue reading
'Rescued' Drivers to Share an Out-Of-Gas Experience
Call it fate or a stroke of luck. Thirteen years ago, Linda Heffernan, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, met her future husband John after her car ran out of gas on the way to work. ... Continue reading
SCCA: Simple Green named 'Official Cleaner Degreaser' of SCCA Pro Racing
SCCA: Simple Green named 'Official Cleaner Degreaser' of SCCA Pro Racing ... Continue reading
Tractech/McLaren to Explore the Tractive Differential Market Together
McLaren Traction Technologies and Tractech have announced they will seek to combine efforts to bring McLaren's patented Gerodisc(TM) technology to aftermarket and niche market applications. ... Continue reading
United Steelworkers of America Call for Resignation of Titan Tire CEO
Leaders of United Steelworkers of America local unions representing Titan Tire workers in Des Moines, Iowa, and Natchez, Miss., are calling for the resignation of Titan President and CEO Maurice "Morry" Taylor Jr. ... Continue reading
USAC: 59th Turkey Night Grand Prix at Irwindale Anchors 1999 'Western' Swing Season Finales
USAC: 59th Turkey Night Grand Prix at Irwindale Anchors 1999 'Western' Swing Season Finales ... Continue reading
Vastera Wins Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Award
Vastera, the leading provider of eCommerce solutions for international trade logistics, announced it was named to the Deloitte & Touche "Virginia Technology Fast 50" list for the third consecutive year. ... Continue reading
Visteon Becomes Midas' Exclusive Climate Control Supplier
Visteon Climate Control Systems, Ltd., has been selected the exclusive supplier of climate control products for Midas, Inc. ... Continue reading
Where Will The Millennium Bug Strike January 1?
If your city was among those with the highest number of cold and flu cases last year, be prepared to receive a visit from "The Bug" this year. ... Continue reading
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