1999 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series Schedule Announced
1999 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series Schedule Announced ... Continue reading
Allied Signal / AMP Merger Sees Complimentary Business
Allied Signal seeks to expand its high value car parts presence through a hostile takeover bid for AMP. ... Continue reading
Arnold Industries Announces Q2 Results
Board Chairman and President of Arnold Industries, Inc., announced Operating Revenues, Operating Income and Earnings Per Share for the second quarter of 1998. ... Continue reading
Autoliv Increases Airbag & Seat Belt Capacity Plant
Autoliv Inc., a leader in automotive safety, has started the construction of a 10,000 square meter production plant in Olawa near Wroclaw, Poland. The new plant will produce textile cushions for airbag systems and assemble seat belt systems. ... Continue reading
Auto-Supported Fastener Bill Goes to President
The U.S. House of Representatives cleared legislation to rewrite a never-implemented law requiring special testing and certification of most fasteners, which include nuts, bolts, screws, and washers. ... Continue reading
Best-Ever Sales Momentum Continues for Toyota's Kansas City Region
Toyota's Kansas City Region continues its car sales momentum by posting a 21 percent increase over last year. Total car and truck sales increased 13 percent over July 1997. ... Continue reading
Brazilian Racing News: Fittipaldi and Piquet to Manage Jacarepagua
Emerson Fittipaldi and Nelson Piquet announced here, today, they are taking over the administrative control of the Autodromo de Jacarepaguá ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Unifies Organization for Bridgestone and Firestone
Bridgestone Corporation announced that it will merge the two companies that have handled its Bridgestone and Firestone brands separately in New Zealand. ... Continue reading
CART: Driver Standings Through August 6
CART: Driver Standings Through August 6, 1998 ... Continue reading
CART: Team Rahal Scoop - Mid-Ohio
CART: Team Rahal Scoop - Mid-Ohio ... Continue reading
Chrysler and Daimler-Benz Finalize Proxy Statement/Prospectus
Chrysler Corp and Daimler-Benz AG announced that the Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to their planned business combination had been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and will be mailed to shareholders over the next several days. ... Continue reading
Chrysler International Reports July Sales
Chrysler Corporation announced that total international sales outside of North America were down 18 percent for the month of July, with 17,503 units sold compared to 21,259 units sold one year ago. ... Continue reading
DSP Technology Inc. Receives $1.6 Million Contract
DSP Technology Inc. announced receipt of a contract valued at approximately $1.6 million for RedLine ADAPT dynamometer control systems and dynamometer cell accessories from the world's leading manufacturer of mid-range diesel engines. ... Continue reading
Ecostar Lights the Way for Fuel-Cell Vehicles
A new star is charting the course to developing electric drivetrains for fuel-cell-powered vehicles -- Ecostar Electric Drive Systems Company. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Announces Organizational Changes Sealing Systems
Rick Streicher, vice president, Sealing Systems - North America, Federal-Mogul Corporation announces organizational changes within the Sealing Systems - North America Group with the following appointments effective immediately: ... Continue reading
Formula One: Driver Standings Through August 6
Formula One: Driver Standings Through August 6, 1998 ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International Receives Contract from BMW
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., the world's leading supplier of wheel and brake components, announced that its European Aluminum Wheels division has received a contract from BMW for cast alloy wheels for BMW's new 3 series vehicle platform. ... Continue reading
IRL: Driver Standings Through August 6
IRL: Driver Standings Through August 6, 1998 ... Continue reading
Kenwick Inc. Completes Transition to Multi-Industry Company
Kenwick, Inc. d.b.a. American Video Language Institute announced they have completed the planned name changes necessary for the Company to take full advantage of the current opportunities available. ... Continue reading
MEMA Forms Automotive Original Equipment Suppliers Association
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Ass will form the Automotive Original Equipment Suppliers Ass. AOESA will provide benefits and services to companies supplying original equipment materials, components, subsystems, systems, modules, equipment and contracted services to motor vehicle manufacturers. ... Continue reading
Mobil and Texaco Sign Agreements with Rosneft
Mobil Corp. and Texaco Inc., announced that affiliates, Mobil Sakhalin Neftegaz Inc., and Texaco Exploration Sakhalin Inc., signed a number of agreements with affiliates of oil companies "Rosneft." ... Continue reading
Modine Completes Purchase of Brazilian Joint Venture
Modine Manufacturing Company has completed the acquisition of a 50-percent interest in Radiadores Visconde Ltda., a Brazilian heat-transfer company. Modine had previously signed a letter of intent to enter this joint venture on June 11. ... Continue reading
MotorVac Technologies Announces Second Quarter Results
MotorVac(R) Technologies Inc. announced results for its second quarter and six months ended June 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings Through August 6
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings Through August 6, 1998 ... Continue reading
NASCAR-BGNN, BUSINESS: Penfold Motorsports Announces New Sponsor for The Glen
NASCAR-BGNN, BUSINESS: Penfold Motorsports Announces New Sponsor for The Glen ... Continue reading
NASCAR-BGNN: Moore Watkins Glen Preview
NASCAR-BGNN: Moore Watkins Glen Preview ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Crew Chief Club, The Bud at The Glen
NASCAR: Crew Chief Club, The Bud at The Glen ... Continue reading
NASCAR-WCUP: Brickyard 400 - Steve Park "Rides On" In Pennzoil Monte Carlo
NASCAR-WCUP: Brickyard 400 - Steve Park ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through August 6
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through August 6, 1998 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Driver Standings Through August 6
NHRA: Driver Standings Through August 6, 1998 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Mopar - Seattle - Final Report
NHRA: Mopar - Seattle - Final Report ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces First Lease of Altra EV in New York
Nissan has leased its first Altra EV in New York to The New York Power Authority (NYPA). With the delivery of an all-new Nissan Altra EV, the NYPA expands its fleet of more than 70 electric test vehicles. ... Continue reading
Noble Metal Products, Inc. Changes Name to Noble Metal Forming, Inc.
Noble International, Ltd. announced that its subsidiary Noble Metal Products, Inc. has changed its name to Noble Metal Forming, Inc. ... Continue reading
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Penske Motorsports Appoints Edsel B. Ford II to the Board of Directors
Penske Motorsports, Inc. (PMI) announced the appointment of Edsel B. Ford II to the Board of Directors. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Announces Record Q2 Sales
Manny, Moe & Jack, the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced record sales and earnings guidance for the thirteen weeks ended Aug. 1, 1998. ... Continue reading
Porsche Chronicles its Illustrious Racing History
Presented by the Chrysler Corporation, the 1998 Monterey Historic Automobile Races has automotive journalists and enthusiasts worldwide eagerly waiting participation in Porsche's largest 50th anniversary celebration. ... Continue reading
Simula Reports Second Quarter 1998 Financial Results
Simula, Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports Q2 Earnings
Sonic Automotive, Inc. reported an increase in net income for the quarter ended June 30, 1998 of 367.1% to $4.7 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, from $1.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted share for the second quarter of 1997. ... Continue reading
S&P Places Exide Ratings on Watch Negative
Standard & Poor's placed its double-'B'-minus corporate credit, single-'B'-plus senior unsecured debt, and single-'B' subordinated debt ratings on Exide Corp. on CreditWatch with negative implications. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Announces Pricing on All-New 1999 Grand Vitara
American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) announced the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 1999 Grand Vitara line-up, which arrives in dealerships this month. ... Continue reading
Telxon Wireless Mobile Computers Help Chrysler Monitor Quality Control
Telxon Corporation announced that its wireless mobile pen-based computers are helping Chrysler Corporation to mount a first line of defense against defects at Chrysler's Detroit Jefferson North Plant, where the popular Jeep Grand Cherokee is produced. ... Continue reading
The Callahan Report: Herta Favored at CART's Most Comfortable Venue
The Callahan Report: Herta Favored at CART's Most Comfortable Venue ... Continue reading
Titan Motorcycle Reports on Sales for 2Q and First Half of 1998
Frank Keery, president and chief executive of Titan Motorcycle Co. of America, reported results for the second quarter and first half of 1998. ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Michigan Speedway Fence Improvements Underway after U.S. 500 Tragedy
TRACKS: Michigan Speedway Fence Improvements Underway after U.S. 500 Tragedy ... Continue reading
Trim Systems, LLC Appoints Dominic Cuzzocrea as New President/COO
Trim Systems, LLC announced that its board of directors has named Dominic Cuzzocrea as president and chief operating officer of the company, replacing John C. Read, who had been serving as president while a search for the position was underway. ... Continue reading
Two New Circuits for L.A.: One Temporary, One for Real
Two New Circuits for L.A.: One Temporary, One for Real ... Continue reading
Wackenhut Marks Ten Years Of Quality Service At Saturn Corporation Plants
The Wackenhut Corporation, a global provider of security-related services, is marking the tenth anniversary of its partnership with Saturn Corporation as the supplierof fire, emergency and security services at Saturn plants in Tennessee and Michigan. ... Continue reading
Warrantech Corporation Announces Fiscal First Quarter Results
Warrantech Corporation announced results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 1998. Revenues for the fiscal first quarter were $50.3 million, compared to $53.3 million in the fiscal first quarter of 1998. ... Continue reading
WOO: World of Outlaws Points Through August 5th
WOO: World of Outlaws Points Through August 5th ... Continue reading
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