American Electric Automobile Company Announces Delivery of New Vehicle
American Electric Automobile Co. Inc. announced that the company has delivered a new, electrically-powered Dodge Caravan to a customer in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. ... Continue reading
American Quantum Cycles, Inc. Implements a 4 to 1 Reverse Stock Split
American Quantum Cycles has filed the necessary documents to implement a 4 to 1 reverse stock split of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock. The reverse stock split was effective on June 3,1999. ... Continue reading
Audi Sales up 68 Percent for May and 37.1 Percent Year-to-Date
Audi of America, Inc. announced its May sales in the U.S. with 5,459 automobiles sold, a 68 percent increase over the same month last year when sales were 3,249. ... Continue reading
Best-Ever May Sales Reported by Lexus Central Area
Lexus Central Area dealers established best-ever sales in May of 3,053 vehicles, a 34 percent increase over May 1998 when 2,287 were sold. ... Continue reading
Best-Ever May Sales Reported by Toyota's Chicago Region
Toyota's Chicago Region posted its best-ever sales month in May with car sales of 7,472 vehicles, an 8 percent increase over May 1998 when 6,927 were sold. ... Continue reading
Caliber Collision Centers Acquires Body Shops of America in Fort Worth
Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine-based operator of high- quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas has acquired Body Shops of America in Fort Worth, Texas. ... Continue reading
CART: Tightened FedEx Championship Series Race Heads to Milwaukee Mile for Miller Lite 225
CART: Tightened FedEx Championship Series Race Heads to Milwaukee Mile for Miller Lite 225 ... Continue reading
Castrol® SYNTEC® POWER SYSTEM™, developed by Castrol North America's Automotive Division, provides automotive professionals with an opportunity to help ensure that their customers receive the ultimate in engine performance. ... Continue reading
Circuit City Stores, Inc. Reports Record May and First Quarter Sales
Circuit City Stores, Inc. reported May 1999 and first quarter sales for the company, the Circuit City Group and the CarMax Group. ... Continue reading
Compomotive is Newest ProRally Contingency Sponsor
ProRally sponsor news ... Continue reading
Cooper Industries to Acquire JSB Electrical
Cooper Industries, Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire JSB Electrical plc for approximately $61 million, which includes the assumption of debt. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Applauds Massachusetts Verdict
DaimlerChrysler Corporation scored a legal victory when a Worcester County, Massachusetts jury decided that the company was not responsible for a 1991 amateur auto racing accident that paralyzed the driver, Robert Roth. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Reports Assembly Plant Schedule for Week of June 7, 1999
DaimlerChrysler Corporation reports eight of its nine U.S. assembly plants and all three Canadian assembly plants will operate the week of June 7, 1999. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler to Offer Free Scheduled Child Safety Seat Inspections
For all the millions of parents who have struggled to make sure child safety seats are in their vehicles correctly and worried that their children are safe in those seats -- help is on the way. ... Continue reading
Delphi Wins Design/Development Contract for Future Ford Vehicle
Delphi Automotive Systems will serve as the electrical/electronic (E/E) vehicle architecture system integrator for a future Ford Motor Co. vehicle, Delphi announced. ... Continue reading
Detroit's Mayor Archer Proclaims Automotive Interiors Week
Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer has proclaimed the week of June 7 "Automotive Interiors Week" for the City of Detroit in recognition of the Automotive & Transportation Interiors Expo and Conference being held June 8-10 at Cobo Center. ... Continue reading
Excelsior-Henderson Teams with Minnesota Vikings
Fans of Excelsior-Henderson Motorcycle Manufacturing Company and the Minnesota Vikings NFL Football team have another reason to cheer during home games at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome this year. ... Continue reading
Expert Provides Insight on Preparing Your Car For the Summer and Road Trips
Warmer weather is time to start packing the family car for a vacation. But you may not be packing the vehicle completely. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Announces New Original Equipment Sales And Marketing Structure
William Buchman, vice president, sales and marketing, Lighting Products, Federal-Mogul Corporation announces the following organizational structure and appointments effective immediately for the Lighting Products organization: ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul's New European Structure Strengthens Customer Focus
Gordon A. Ulsh, president and chief operating officer, Federal- Mogul Corporation announces a new operating structure for Europe appointing Wilhelm A. Schmelzer, 58, executive vice president, Europe, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Announces Corporate Debt Issuance Philosophy
Ford Motor Credit Company intends to sell approximately $10 billion of senior unsecured Global Landmark Securities(TM) (GlobLS(TM)) through multi-tranche fixed and/or floating rate offerings during 1999. ... Continue reading
Future Trends in Automotive Interiors the Focus Of the A&TI Expo June 8-10
Imagine changing your car's interior color scheme by simply swapping removable panels. Imagine pushing a button to take all the seats out to create a perfectly flat load floor for cargo. ... Continue reading
Gibraltar Declares First Quarter 1999 Dividend Payment
The Board of Directors of Gibraltar has declared a cash dividend of $.025 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. The dividend will be payable on June 30 to shareholders of record on June 16. ... Continue reading
Gwyndaf on RSAC Scottish Rally and life after 40
Gwyndaf on RSAC Scottish Rally and life after 40 ... Continue reading
Hammonds' Rte. 66 Debut Postponed
Fwd: Hammonds' Rte. 66 Debut Postponed ... Continue reading
Hi Tech Transportation Incubator Holds Open House
Ventura County's new advanced transportation technologies business incubator officially opened its doors on California's first "green" campus, California State University, Channel Islands. ... Continue reading
Indy Lights: Dorricott Racing Preps for Milwaukee
Dorricott Racing Preps for Milwaukee ... Continue reading
Invensys plc Commences Tender Offer for Marcam Solutions, Inc.
A corporation formed by Invensys plc is commencing its tender offer for all outstanding shares of Common Stock of Marcam Solutions, Inc. at a price of $7.50 per share, payable in cash. ... Continue reading
IRL: Crucial Summer Stretch Starts at Texas for Indy Racing Drivers
IRL: Crucial Summer Stretch Starts at Texas for Indy Racing Drivers ... Continue reading
MOH-USRRC Practice One Times ... Continue reading
Midtronics Micro500 Wins Gold Award at 23rd Australia Trade Show
Midtronics, Inc. announced the Micro500 received the Gold Award for "Best New Servicing Product, Tools and Equipment" at the 23rd Annual Australia Automotive Aftermarket Trade Show in Sydney, Australia, May 7-9, 1999. ... Continue reading
Midtronics Took the World's Most Advanced Battery Tester and Gave it a New Charge
Midtronics, Inc. announced the introduction of the PowerLogic battery tester and charger. Developed through joint efforts with Johnson Controls and Midtronics, the PowerLogic represents a revolution in battery testing and charging. ... Continue reading
MISC: American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association Announces 1999 Racing Legends
MISC: American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association Announces 1999 Racing Legends ... Continue reading
NASCAR-CTS: David Starr Ready to Fulfill One Dream
NASCAR-CTS: David Starr Ready to Fulfill One Dream ... Continue reading
NASCAR SpeedPark Opening was Grand
NASCAR SpeedPark Opening was Grand ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt Inc. Opens Showroom & Retail Store
Dale Earnhardt Inc. Opens Showroom & Retail Store ... Continue reading
NHRA Federal-Mogul Series, Salt Lake City, Friday qualifying
NHRA Federal-Mogul Series, Salt Lake City, Friday qualifying ... Continue reading
NHRA: Pawuk Confident of Victory Heading Into Columbus
NHRA: Pawuk Confident of Victory Heading Into Columbus ... Continue reading
NHRA: Pontiac Excitement Returns to National Trail Raceway
NHRA: Pontiac Excitement Returns to National Trail Raceway ... Continue reading
Noble International, Ltd. Announces New Credit Facility for $105 Million
Noble International, Ltd. announced that on June 2, 1999, it entered into a Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement of $105 million with a syndicate of banks led by Comerica. ... Continue reading
Oldsmobile Rides on a Smart, Fresh Route With Hard Rock Rockfest
Most people may not automatically associate hot billboard- ranking bands, like Third Eye Blind and Collective Soul, with Oldsmobile. ... Continue reading
RALLY QUEENSLAND PREVIEW ... Continue reading
Saab's Real Life Safety Philosophy Takes Honors Again
Saab's real-life safety philosophy stipulates that safety systems and structures in Saab vehicles must be designed to protect occupants in real-world collisions. ... Continue reading
Sales Exceed Quarter Billion As Tesma Announces Best Ever Quarter
Tesma International Inc. announced record third quarter sales, income and earnings per share for the period ended April 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
SCCA: New Internet address for ProRally
New Internet address for ProRally ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel--Team Chicago Challenge ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel--Team Chicago Challenge ... Continue reading
Teleflex Supplements Strong Core Growth With Six Small Acquisitions
Following the strong core growth reported in the first quarter of 1999, Teleflex Incorporated announced that since January it had acquired six small companies with total annual sales of nearly $50 million. ... Continue reading
The Coffee Critic and Huffaker/Qvale at Mid-Ohio
The Coffee Critic and Huffaker/Qvale at Mid-Ohio ... Continue reading
The Holland Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Neway Anchorlok
The Holland Group and Neway Anchorlok International, Inc. announced that they have signed a definitive agreement in which The Holland Group will acquire Neway Anchorlok. ... Continue reading
Trans-Am: Simo Goes for Hat Trick at Mid-Ohio; Gentilozzi Ready
Trans-Am: Simo Goes for Hat Trick at Mid-Ohio; Gentilozzi Ready ... Continue reading
USAC: Lang Aims for Historic #50 June 9 After Speedrome Triumph
USAC: Lang Aims for Historic #50 June 9 After Speedrome Triumph ... Continue reading
USAC: Speedrome Midget Car Series Race Results, Indianapolis
USAC: Speedrome Midget Car Series Race Results, Indianapolis ... Continue reading
USRRC: Dyson Team Looks to Redeem Lime Rock Miss at Mid-Ohio
MOH-USRRC Preview ... Continue reading
MOH-USRRC Entry List ... Continue reading
USRRC: Mid Ohio Race Weekend Facts
MOH-USRRC Weekend Facts ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Sales Up 56 Percent - Best May Since 1979
In May, Volkswagen sold 29,704 new cars in the U.S., which represents a 56.0 percent increase over last year's mark of 19,046. Not since 1979 has Volkswagen enjoyed May sales of this magnitude. ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 331,532 units, down from the 349,665 cars and trucks built a week ago, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
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