Alcohol Sensors International, Ltd. Announces New Management
Alcohol Sensors International, Ltd., developers, manufacturers, and marketers of ignition interlocking devices designed to assist in preventing driving while under the influence of alcohol, announced that three people have resigned. ... Continue reading
American Honda Kicks Off 1999 By Setting All-Time January Sales Records
American Honda ended the first month of 1999 the same way the company closed 1998 -- at a record selling pace. ... Continue reading
American Quantum Cycles Announces A.J. Foyt as National Distributor
American Quantum Cycles Inc. announced that A.J. Foyt, world- renowned racing legend, has become AMQC's National Master Distributor. ... Continue reading
Analogy Introduces SaberHarness(TM) Design Suite
Analogy, Inc. introduced SaberHarness(TM), a suite of software tools that transforms automotive wire harness design from a process that is purely mechanical to one that includes electrical analysis before going from design to manufacturing. ... Continue reading
APCO Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Annual Results
Automobile Protection Corporation announces record revenues and net income for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series Firstplus Financial 200
The Auto Channel's exclusive multi-media coverage of the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series Firstplus Financial ARCA 200 from Speedweeks 1999 at Daytona international Speedway ... Continue reading
Breed Technologies CEO to Address SAE Luncheon
Johnnie Cordell Breed, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Breed Technologies, will speak on "New Challenges in an Evolving Market" at the Engineering/Management Symposium Luncheon March 3 in Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan. ... Continue reading
Bud Shootout Drivers' Comments
Top qualifiers from last season's NASCAR Winston Cup Races met this morning at 'The Ultimate Motorsports Attraction,' Daytona U.S.A., to decide starting positions for this Sunday's Bud Shootout and Bud Shootout qualifying races. ... Continue reading
CART: Carpentier Fastest at Homestead
CART: Carpentier Fastest at Homestead ... Continue reading
Cendant and RAC Motoring Services Merger Put On Hold
Cendant Corporation announced that the UK Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has cleared its proposed acquisition of RAC Motoring Services on the condition that Cendant divests its Green Flag breakdown assistance business. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Canada Announces New President and C.E.O.
Mr. James P. Holden, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Chrysler Canada Ltd., announced that the Board of Directors of Chrysler Canada Ltd. has appointed Edwin H. Brust, President, CEO, and has elected him a Director of Chrysler Canada Ltd. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Reports International Sales
DaimlerChrysler announced that total sales for the Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth and Jeep(R) brands outside of North America were down 17 percent for the month of January, with 12,859 units sold, compared to 15,571 units sold one year ago. ... Continue reading
DCR Maintains Goodyear Tire at 'A-'
Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. is maintaining the debt ratings of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in light of Goodyear's announcement that it will pay $936 million to enter into a global alliance with Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. ... Continue reading
Dealer Information Office (DIO) Key to Automotive Retailers' Success
According to automotive industry professionals at EDS, the growing importance of information technology (IT) in automotive retailing will require dealers to put more emphasis on information utilization. ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Reports Record Fourth Quarter Earnings 1999
Detroit Diesel Corporation announced fourth quarter 1998 revenues of $563 million and record fourth quarter earnings of $10.3 million or $0.42 per common share. ... Continue reading
Dura Automotive Announces Increased Q4 and Year-End Results
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. announced increased revenues, operating income and net income for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
EDS Automotive Retail Group Announces Advanta
EDS' Automotive Retail Group has announced the release of Advanta, a fully graphical, web-browser-based Dealer Management System designed to support the in-house systems computing needs of automotive retailers. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Announces Solid 1998 Results
Federal-Mogul Corporation announced solid 1998 financial results, continued profitable growth through acquisitions and excellent integration progress. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Appoints Ben James
Frank Tomes, executive vice president, General Products, Federal-Mogul Corporation, announces the appointment of Ben James to the position of director, business development, Sintered Products, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Freightliner Introduces On-Line Driver, Maintenance Manuals
Freightliner Corporation has unveiled the latest in its array of software and Internet offerings: on-line driver and maintenance manuals. ... Continue reading
GenCorp CFO Accepts New Position at Litton
GenCorp announced that Chief Financial Officer D. Michael Steuert is resigning effective February 12, to accept a position as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Litton Industries. ... Continue reading
Honda to Debut Civic Si at Chicago Auto Show
An all-new Civic Si, a performance version of the car that has helped spawn a new generation of hot rodders, will debut at the Chicago Auto Show on February 10, American Honda Motor Company announced. ... Continue reading
Hydro-Quebec Committed to Viable Electric Vehicle Industry
Hydro-Quebec, a leading North American energy provider, announced it is partnering with government and industry on Canada's first-ever project to encourage the use of electric vehicles in the greater Montreal area. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reports December Sales
Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 7,578 vehicles for the month of January. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 7,578 vehicles for the month of January. ... Continue reading
IRL: MCI WorldCom to Sponsor Phoenix Event
IRL: MCI WorldCom to Sponsor Phoenix Event ... Continue reading
Isuzu Celebrates New Year With Top January Retail Sales
American Isuzu Motors Inc. (AIMI) celebrates a new year with a 24 percent retail sales increase over last January, with total vehicle sales reaching 6,697. ... Continue reading
Johnson Industries Acquires Uptown Auto Supply
Johnson Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company announced that it has completed the acquisition of Uptown Auto Supply, a Chicago area wholesale distributor of automotive parts. JI acquired Uptown in exchange for cash. ... Continue reading
Judge Rules In Favor Of Republic Industries In Dispute With Nissan
A federal judge in Los Angeles affirmed Republic Industries, Inc.'s right to acquire Nissan Motor vehicle franchises in the U.S., rejecting arguments by the auto maker that Republic's ability to do so had been limited by an alleged oral agreement. ... Continue reading
The all-new, more powerful and luxurious Maxima sedan for the 2000 model year lands at the Chicago Auto Show as Nissan's U.S. comeback continues to roll out. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Month-End January Sales
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) reported U.S. sales of 13,447 units for the month of January. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz of North America Names Ronald J. Elder
Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc. (MBNA), has named Ronald J. Elder, vice president, finance and controlling. ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts & Accessories, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
Motorcar Parts & Accessories, Inc. reported results for the nine and three months ended December 31, 1998. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Crew Chief Club at the Bud Shootout
NASCAR WCUP: Crew Chief Club at the Bud Shootout ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Crew Chief Club at the Daytona 500
NASCAR WCUP: Crew Chief Club at the Daytona 500 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Derrike Cope and Dave Fuge both look forward to revisiting some Daytona magic
NASCAR WCUP: Derrike Cope and Dave Fuge both look forward to revisiting some Daytona magic ... Continue reading
NHRA: Team Pennzoil Poised for Pomona Success
NHRA: Team Pennzoil Poised for Pomona Success ... Continue reading
Nissan Adopts Anti-Whiplash Head Restraints
Nissan North America announced the introduction of an active head restraint system for driver and front passenger seats on most Infiniti sedans sold in the United States beginning later this year. ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- #51 Joe Cooksey, Brandon Industrial Chevrolet ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- # 1 Shawna Robinson, Bob Evans Restaurant Chevrolet ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- #32 Mark Stahl, Auto Bell Car Washes Ford ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- #39 Joe Ruttman, Jim Dandy Chevrolet ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- #40 Andy Belmont, America Online Ford ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- #42 Dan Pardus, Coldwell Banker-Darrell Logeman Chevy ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- #5 Bobby Gerhart, Kewadin Casinos-Knight-Ridder Chevrolet ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- #52 Bill Baird, Valvoline-Eagle One-Spee Dee Pop Chevy ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- #19 Cavin Councilor, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Chevy ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- #24 Chuck Weber, Cardinal Tool Chevrolet ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- #31 Rick Sheppard, Sheppard Motor Sales Chevrolet ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- #46 Frank Kimmel, Advnce Auto Parts-Pork White Meat Chevy ... Continue reading
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Pictures from the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series FirstPlus Financial 200 -- #49 Mike Dillard, Century Karate Chevrolet ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports Best January U.S. Sales In Twelve Years
Porsche Cars North America, importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States, announced sales and stock figures for the month of January 1999. ... Continue reading
PricewaterhouseCoopers' Sources Available During NADA Convention, Feb. 6-9
J Ferron, and Herb Walter, partners in the automotive practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will be available to journalists covering the 1999 National Automobile Dealer Association annual convention, Feb. 6-9, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds First to Implement AMDSG Standards
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company has become the first automotive dealer systems provider to initiate and implement standards set by the Automobile Manufacturers Dealer Standards Group in the marketplace. ... Continue reading
Rouge Industries, Inc. Posts $23.4 Million Earnings for 1998
Rouge Industries, Inc. reported 1998 net income of $23.4 million, or $1.06 per share on steel shipments of 2.6 million tons. Steel shipments were down 13.2% from 1997 and sales of $1.2 billion were down 13.3%. ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises, Inc. Announces the Addition of Harold D. Marshall
Rush Enterprises, Inc., operating the largest network of Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealerships in North America, announced that Harold D. Marshall, 62, has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. ... Continue reading
While its Saab Aircraft namesake, the Saab 37 Viggen jet fighter, defines agility and versatility in the air, the new 2.3L high-output turbocharged Saab Viggen is poised to thrill Saab enthusiasts who demand those qualities with four wheels firmly planted on the ground. ... Continue reading
Simula Inc. Retains Silverman Heller Associates
Simula Inc. announced that it has engaged Silverman Heller Associates as full-time outside counsel to assist the company in developing and implementing a forward-looking investor relations program. ... Continue reading
Tecnomatix Cape Speeds Development of Rover 75
Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd., pioneer and leader of computer- aided production engineering, announced that its CAPE products played an important role in the development of the Rover Group's new executive car, the Rover 75. ... Continue reading
The Hertz Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of The Hertz Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock payable on March 10, 1999 to shareholders of record as of February 15, 1999. ... Continue reading
The Quantum Group Joins First Rubber Pavements Ass. Symposium
The Quantum Group Inc. will participate in the first international symposium of the Rubber Pavements Association in the use of scrap rubber tire in asphalt pavements on February 3 and 4 in Tempe, Ariz. ... Continue reading
UAW and Ford Motor Company Establish Crisis Fund
UAW and Ford Motor Company have jointly formed a fund to receive contributions that will benefit the injured employees and their family members affected by the tragedy at the Rouge Complex on February 1, 1999. ... Continue reading
USAC: Rebel Jackson, Jr. Looks Forward to His Rookie Race at Phoenix
USAC: Rebel Jackson, Jr. Looks Forward to His Rookie Race at Phoenix ... Continue reading
U.S. Electricar Delivers Tenth Electric Delivery Truck to U.S. Post Office
U.S. Electricar, Inc. announced that it delivered its tenth electric delivery truck to the U.S. Postal Service in Westminster, California on Jan 29, 1999, completing a highly successful and pioneering effort in building EV postal trucks. ... Continue reading
U-Ship Names Ronald Olson, Grow Biz President and CEO, To Board
U-Ship, Inc., now doing business as United Shipping and Technology, announced that Ronald G. Olson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Grow Biz International, Inc., has been named a member of its Board of Directors. ... Continue reading
Volvo Construction Equipment Selects Unigraphics Solutions'
Unigraphics Solutions Inc. announced its mechanical design software Solid Edge has been selected by Volvo Construction Equipment as its global computer aided design (CAD)solution. ... Continue reading
VR Business Brokers' Small Business Sales Analysis
Findings released by Huntington Beach-based VR Business Brokers, the oldest seller of businesses in North America with franchise offices nationwide, show that buyers' confidence continued to increase throughout 1998. ... Continue reading
Williams Controls Attains QS-9000 Third Edition Quality Certification
Williams Controls, Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Williams Controls Industries, Inc., has achieved QS- 9000 Third Edition certification. ... Continue reading
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