Alpine Ships Fourth Generation of In-Car Navigation Software
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, announced the shipping of its fourth generation of navigation software for the North American market. ... Continue reading
April Showers Strong Sales Numbers for Isuzu
American Isuzu Motors Inc. announced retail sales results for April, boosting its year-to-date increase to 11 percent over 1998. ... Continue reading
Audi April Sales up 29.3%--Best April and Best Year to Date Since 1986
Audi of America, Inc. announced its April sales in the U.S. with 5,592 automobiles sold, a 29.3 percent increase over the same month last year when sales were 4,326. ... Continue reading
Automobile insurance rates fell by 2.8% in1998, the first decline since 1973. ... Continue reading
AutoZone Completes Chief Conversions
Since acquiring Chief Auto Parts in June 1998, AutoZone has relocated 31 and remodeled 61 Chief stores into AutoZone stores in California, Nevada, Tennessee and Texas. ... Continue reading
Buell Motorcycle Company Announces Voluntary Recalls
Buell Motorcycle Company, a producer of sport and sport-touring motorcycles and a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced that it voluntarily recalled Buell motorcycles produced from 1994 to 1999 to correct several components. ... Continue reading
Cooper Acquires Electrical Products Manufacturer Capri-Codec S.A.
Cooper Industries, Inc. has acquired Capri-Codec S.A., a leading manufacturer of electrical construction materials, located in Nouan-le-Fuzelier, France. ... Continue reading
Daewoo Sales Continue to Grow in April
Sales of Daewoo automobiles continue to increase on a steady basis as the number of retail sales outlets continues to grow in the U.S. ... Continue reading
Dana's Columbia, Missouri, Light Axle Facility Earns Award
Dana Corporation announced that its Columbia, Mo., Spicer Light Vehicle Axle Division facility has been honored by Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc. (SIA) with its 1998 Quality Achievement Award. ... Continue reading
Delphi Earns New Wiring Business With Mack Trucks, Inc.
Delphi Automotive Systems Corp. recently won a contract to provide wiring for Mack Trucks, Inc.'s entire fleet of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks, Delphi announced. ... Continue reading
Delphi Names Maniscalco General Director of Engineering
Delphi Automotive Systems announced the appointment of James A. Maniscalco to general director of engineering, Delphi Interior Systems, effective May 1, 1999. ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Introduces Optimized Idle For Bus & Coach Market
Detroit Diesel Corporation announced the introduction of Optimized Idle(TM) for the Bus and Coach market. ... Continue reading
Ernst & Young Accepting Applications for 2000 Automotive News PACE Awards
Ernst & Young LLP announced that applications for the 2000 PACE Awards are available to automotive suppliers. ... Continue reading
F2000: Wheldon, Justus Claim Initial F2000 Wins at Charlotte
F2000: Wheldon, Justus Claim Initial F2000 Wins at Charlotte ... Continue reading
Family Fun Starts With Special Offers from Sears Car and Truck Rental
Just in time for summer, Sears Car and Truck Rental is offering over half a million U.S. Sears customers $20 off standard weekly rates and 10 percent off standard weekly rates at participating Budget/Sears Car and Truck Rental locations. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Receives Chrysler's Gold Pentastar Award
Federal-Mogul Corporation's, Waupun, Wisconsin, facility has received its second Gold Pentastar Award from Chrysler. ... Continue reading
Finalization of Master License Agreement for Nation of Mexico
Composite Automobile Research Ltd. and its wholly owned subsidiary, World Transport Authority Inc., announces the signing of a Letter of Intent for the WTA Master License Agreement for the nation of Mexico. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's April U.S. Sales Up 7%
U.S. consumers purchased or leased 345,672 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, and Volvo dealers in April, up seven percent from a year ago. April was Ford's ninth consecutive monthly sales increase in the U.S. ... Continue reading
Gleason Names David Burns President And COO
The Board of Directors of Gleason Corporation elected David J. Burns as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. James S. Gleason, who previously held the title of President, will remain as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. ... Continue reading
GM Awards Pinkerton Contract for Security Services in Canada, Mexico
Pinkerton's Inc. announced it has been awarded a long-term contract expansion to provide security services to General Motors Corporation in Canada and Mexico. ... Continue reading
Grease Monkey Holding Reports First Quarter 1999 Results
Grease Monkey Holding Corporation reported that its first quarter 1999 operating income was $241,000 compared to an operating loss of ($195,000) for the same period in 1998. ... Continue reading
Hilite Industries, Inc. Commences Self-Tender
Hilite Industries, Inc. announced that it commenced a tender offer to acquire all of its outstanding shares of common stock at $14.25 per share. ... Continue reading
Hyundai April Retail Sales Best Since 1995
Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 10,685 vehicles for the month of April. ... Continue reading
Infiniti announces April Sales
Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), reported total April sales of 4,029 units, an increase of 4.2 percent versus the previous year. ... Continue reading
IRL: A Message From Eddie Cheever
IRL: A Message From Eddie Cheever ... Continue reading
IRL: Funeral Information for Charlotte Victims
IRL: Funeral Information for Charlotte Victims ... Continue reading
IRL: Trust Fund, Counseling Set By Lowe's Motor Speedway
IRL: Trust Fund, Counseling Set By Lowe's Motor Speedway ... Continue reading
Isuzu Reports Record-Breaking Commercial Vehicle Sales Month
American Isuzu Motors Inc. (AIMI), the distributor of Isuzu commercial vehicles, announced that April retail sales were up 61 percent over last year's record-breaking monthly figure. ... Continue reading
Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4WD (1999) ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America continued its winning record in April with its second-best sales month in history, coming on the heels of last month's record. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Announces Record April 1999 Sales
Land Rover North America, Inc., reported April 1999 sales of 2,182 units, which represents the best April results in company history. ... Continue reading
Lexus Reports Its Best-Ever April; Year-To-Date Sales Up 38.6 Percent
Lexus reported April sales of 15,362 cars and sport utility vehicles (SUV), representing a 23.7 percent increase over the same month last year. Year-to-date sales of 55,678 are up 38.6 percent. ... Continue reading
Mark IV Announces Sale of Gulton-Statham Transducer, Inc.
Mark IV Industries, Inc. announced that it has sold its Gulton- Statham Division for $23 million in cash to Ametek, Inc. The business being sold has annual sales of $25 million. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Month-End April Sales
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) reported U.S. sales of 21,989 units for the month of April. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Posts April Sales
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. reported sales of 16,180 new vehicles during the month of April 1999, just under the 16,318 vehicles sold in April 1998. ... Continue reading
Mobil Introduces the Dream Lease Sweepstakes
Mobil is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil and the launch of its all-new Tri-Synthetic formula Mobil 1 with one of its most exciting promotions ever: the Dream Lease Sweepstakes. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Kevin Grubb Anxiouis to Return to NHIS
NASCAR BGN: Kevin Grubb Anxiouis to Return to NHIS ... Continue reading
NASCAR-BGN: Sawyer Holds on to Third in Busch Series Points Standings
NASCAR-BGN: Sawyer Holds on to Third in Busch Series Points Standings ... Continue reading
NASCAR-BGN: Short Ride for Mclaughlin in Fontana
NASCAR-BGN: Short Ride for Mclaughlin in Fontana ... Continue reading
NASCAR: John Boy and Billy's Second Annual 'Beach Run' Set
NASCAR: John Boy and Billy's Second Annual 'Beach Run' Set ... Continue reading
NASCAR SJAPS: Bigley Powers to Victory in Slim Jim All Pro Series, NASCAR Touring
NASCAR SJAPS: Bigley Powers to Victory in Slim Jim All Pro Series, NASCAR Touring ... Continue reading
National Auto Credit, Inc. Year-end Update
National Auto Credit, Inc. announced that its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Jan 31, 1999 would not be available within the prescribed time period because its financial statements and the external audit thereon have not yet been completed. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Force, McClenathan, Johnson, and Jeter Claim Pennzoil Nationals Victories
NHRA: Force, McClenathan, Johnson, and Jeter Claim Pennzoil Nationals Victories ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports a 23.4 Percent Increase in Sales
The Nissan Division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), posted April sales of 43,214 units, an increase of 23.4 percent versus last year. ... Continue reading
Nissan Xterra Outdoor Lifestlye Tour Offers Sneak Peek of New SUV
Nissan North America, Inc., announced the launch of the "Xterra Outdoor Lifestyle Tour," which gives consumers a preview of the all-new Xterra sport utility vehicle prior to its availability at Nissan dealerships this summer. ... Continue reading
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (1999)
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (1999) ... Continue reading
Pro-Motor Engineering Powers Craven To NASCAR Winston West Victory
Pro-Motor Engineering Powers Craven To NASCAR Winston West Victory ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Wins Kaiser Permanente Gold Award
Kaiser Permanente presented The Reynolds and Reynolds Company with the Supplier of the Year Gold Award at Kaiser Permanente's Strategic Supplier Conference in Berkeley, Calif. ... Continue reading
Rouge Industries, Inc. Records $11.6 Million First Quarter Loss
Rouge Industries, Inc. reported a net loss of $11.6 million or $0.52 per share for the first quarter of 1999, which was significantly impacted by the February 1, 1999 Rouge Complex Powerhouse explosion and fire. ... Continue reading
Saab 1999 Year-to-Date Sales Up 34 Percent
Saab Cars USA, Inc., the U.S. importer and distributor of Saab 9-3 and 9-5 automobiles, announced sales of 2,700 units during April 1999, a strong effort that helps Saab continue its sales momentum for 1999. ... Continue reading
Safety Lessons Make Kids the Teachers
Mr. Egg began his daily commute one morning the way millions of other commuters do -- without his seat belt on. Whack, smack and splat -- Mr. Egg's journey ended in an unfortunate mess witnessed by some attentive pre-schoolers. ... Continue reading
Strong April for DaimlerChrysler Led by Passenger Cars and SUVs
DaimlerChrysler sold 241,375 cars and trucks in the U.S. in April, with Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth and Jeep(R) brands accounting for 225,195 of those sales, a two percent increase over last April for those nameplates. ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces April Sales Figures; Best April Sales Month Since 1986
Subaru of America, Inc. announced its April sales figures -- the best April sales month in 13 years. Subaru recorded a sales total of 12,331 units for the month, up 12 percent over the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Supreme Industries Reports Record Revenues
Supreme Industries, Inc. announced revenues which grew 1.6 percent to a first-quarter record of $56.4 million from $55.5 million for 1998's first quarter. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Best-Ever April Sales
Following the best-ever first quarter sales in its history, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported best-ever April sales of 118,833 vehicles, an increase of 9.6% over last year's record-setting month. ... Continue reading
UNIDYNE Announces New Auditors, Names New President, CFO
UNIDYNE Corporation announced it has retained a Philadelphia- area firm, Strouss, Hui & Ellis, as its auditors. ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Receives First Installment of Investment From Penske
UnitedAuto Group, Inc. announced that Penske Capital Partners, L.L.C. had completed the $33.5 million first installment of the $83.0 million in new capital funding obtained by UnitedAuto. ... Continue reading
USAC: Leffler Annexes 'Billy Vukovich Memorial' at Madera
USAC: Leffler Annexes 'Billy Vukovich Memorial' at Madera ... Continue reading
USAC: Stoops Sprint Cars Visit Louisville Wednesday, 'Jan Opperman Memorial' Saturday at Terre Haute
USAC: Stoops Sprint Cars Visit Louisville Wednesday, 'Jan Opperman Memorial' Saturday at Terre Haute ... Continue reading
USAC: Young Takes Speedrome Midget Car Opener; Series Continues Wednesday
USAC: Young Takes Speedrome Midget Car Opener; Series Continues Wednesday ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Sales Up 29.5 Percent - Best April Since 1980
In April, Volkswagen sold 26,626 new cars in the U.S., which represents a 29.5 percent increase over last year's mark of 20,562. Not since 1980 has Volkswagen enjoyed April sales of this magnitude. ... Continue reading
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