Monday, August 7, 2000

3M, Ashland In Alliance For Truck Repairs

Accuride Corporation Announces Strong Q2 Results

ALMS: BMW Team PTG gets podium at Mosport

BMW Team PTG podium at Mosport ... Continue reading

ALMS: Double podium finish for BMW prototypes

BMW V12 LMR double podium ... Continue reading

Aluminum Assumes Number Three Position in Auto Materials

American Metal Market (AMM), a metals trade journal, recently reported that aluminum will surpass plastic in the upcoming model year to become the third most-used material in light vehicles. ... Continue reading

AMA: Hansen Outsmarts St. Amant For Jennerstown Win

Hansen Outsmarts St. Amant For Jennerstown Win ... Continue reading

AMA: Pikes Peak crucial in Chevy Trucks US Superbike Championships

PIKES PEAK CRUCIAL IN CHEVY TRUCKS U.S. SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS ... Continue reading

ARCA: Gibson again in ARCA Midgets

ARCA Midget Results ... Continue reading

ARCA: Marciniak fights off Esterline in LaSalle ARCA Trucks

ARCA Truck Results ... Continue reading

Autoliv Buys Back Stock

Between August 2 and 4, Autoliv Inc. repurchased 239,550 shares and Swedish Depository Receipts on the stock exchanges in Stockholm and New York at an average price of $24.52 per share. ... Continue reading

AutoMall Online Launches Nationwide Retail Strategy with General Growth Properties

AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 32 YEAR 2000

AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 32 YEAR 2000 ... Continue reading

AutoZone Adds Board Member

John C. Adams Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of AutoZone, Inc. , announced Charles M. Elson has been appointed to the company's board of directors, increasing the board from 11 to 12 members. ... Continue reading

Big Losses At Precision; May Be Off Nasdaq

Borg-Warner Revamps Carburetor Listings

CART: Local teams hope for strong showing during Miller Lite 200

LOCAL TEAMS HOPE FOR STRONG SHOWING DURING MILLER LITE 200 WEEKEN D ... Continue reading

CASCAR: Gibbons wins Eastern closer at St-Eustache

CASCAR Castrol Super Series East - St-Eustache results ... Continue reading

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Firestone Tires

Cleaner/Degreaser

Code-Alarm Establishes Coast-to-Coast Aftermarket Sales Force

As part of its effort to strengthen its relationship with the aftermarket, Code-Alarm, Inc. has established a nationwide retail sales force of more than 100 representatives. ... Continue reading

Code-Alarm Ups Aftermarket Force

Collins & Aikman Names Robich as Senior VP, Global Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Companies Unite Forming Internet Parts Site

Delphi to Use Mondial De l'Automobile 2000

Delphi Automotive Systems will showcase several automotive innovations at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2000 in Paris this September. ... Continue reading

Discount Tire Inflates Internet Site

Dodge and Chrysler Hold Line On Pricing for All-New 2001 Minivans

Edwards maintains World Superbike series lead with three rounds remaining

Edwards maintains World Superbike series lead with three rounds remaining ... Continue reading

Ford Announces Final Results of Value Enhancement Plan

Ford Honors Suppliers in 38-City Road Show

In an effort to recognize and show appreciation for its suppliers, Ford Motor Company is bringing its 2001 model year vehicles to suppliers throughout the Metro Detroit area as part of the "Ford Supplier Partner Recognition Road Show." ... Continue reading

Formula One: Honda powers through Europe to the Hungaroring

Honda F1 preview for Hungary ... Continue reading

GenTek's Second-Quarter Revenues Soar 50% on Strength of Telecom Segment

Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, General Parts, O'Reilly Auto Parts and CCI/Triad Establish Internet Autoparts, Inc.

J.D. Power Clubs and JC Whitney Join Forces

J.D. Power Clubs and JC Whitney, the leading direct marketer of automotive parts and accessories have joined together to expand JC Whitney's "everything automotive" products and services. ... Continue reading

Mazda Adopts 3.6 Liter V6 to Boost 626 Sales

Mazda Adopts 3.6 Liter V6 to Boost 626 Sales ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green notes and quotes, Indianapolis

NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green notes and quotes, Indianapolis ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Chad Little, Brickyard 400 Notes and Quotes

NASCAR WCUP: Chad Little, Brickyard 400 Notes and Quotes ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Chip Ganassi Goes Winston Cup Racing with Dodge

NASCAR WCUP: Pontiac driver notes and quotes, Brickyard 400

NASCAR WCUP: Pontiac driver notes and quotes, Brickyard 400 ... Continue reading

Navidec Finalizes DriveOff.com Agreement With MSN CarPoint

eBusiness solutions and services provider Navidec, Inc. announced that it has signed definitive agreements related to the acquisition of DriveOff.com by MSN(R) CarPoint(TM), the most visited car-buying site on the Web. ... Continue reading

New F-M Site For Suppliers

Newgen to Provide Customer Relationship Management Technology

Thanks to a two-year agreement between Newgen Results Corp and Volvo, 340 Volvo Retailers across the country will be able to participate in a direct mail and teleservice system with a proven track record for enhancing customer retention. ... Continue reading

NHRA FMDRS: A drive at the park for White and Wilson in Edgewater

FMDRS-Sunday from Edgewater ... Continue reading

NHRA: Force, Kalitta, K. Johnson winners at FRAM Autolite Nationals

NHRA: Force, Kalitta, K. Johnson winners at FRAM Autolite Nationals ... Continue reading

NHRA: Kurt Johnson takes 17th career win, third of season for Camaro

KJ, Camaro Win Sonoma ... Continue reading

NHRA: Kurt Johnson Wins Autolite Nationals

Kurt Johnson Wins Autolite Nationals ... Continue reading

Nissan Sentra GXE Sedan (2000)

Nissan Sentra GXE Sedan (2000) Review ... Continue reading

Oxford Automotive Appoints Global Director of Strategic Planning

Petro Stopping Centers L.P. Announces Second Quarter 2000 Results

PNGV Recognizes Affordability, Safety of Steel

Steel may well become a structural material of choice for the 80-mpg "Supercar" being designed by the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV). ... Continue reading

Powerway Chooses Nuclio To Safeguard Infrastructure

Powerway, Inc. announced it has selected Nuclio Corporation to manage and monitor the infrastructure for Powerway.com, the first collaborative Internet workplace dedicated to improving supply chain performance. ... Continue reading

Prestolite Electric Sells Three Business Units to AMETEK

Reese Connects With New Hitches

Research Shows Online-Influenced New Auto Sales to Exceed $128B in 2004

The impact of the Internet on the US automotive market will increase dramatically in the next five years, affecting sales of both new and used automobiles, according to new research from Jupiter Communications, Inc. ... Continue reading

Soligen Announces a Breakthrough in Automotive Cylinder Head Development

Soligen Announces Breakthrough in Cylinder Head Development

Spartan Motors Names Richard Schalter Executive Vice President

Spartan Motors, Inc. announced that Richard Schalter has been elevated to executive vice president and will take on increased responsibilities at the Company, including oversight of Carpenter, in addition to his role as chief financial officer. ... Continue reading

SPX's INRANGE Technologies Subsidiary Acquires VARCOM Corporation

SPX Corporation announced that its INRANGE Technologies subsidiary has acquired VARCOM Corporation. ... Continue reading

Steel Industry Sets Sights on Auto Fuel Tanks

The global steel industry is turning its attention to fuel tanks -- an application that has lost considerable market share to plastics, reports the American Iron and Steel Institute. ... Continue reading

Steel is Material of Choice for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)

Study: People Issues Driving Aftermarket

Survey Finds People, Often Overlooked, Critical to the Success of the Automotive Industry

Tacoma Light Bar

Teleflex Declares Dividend

Toyota MR2 Spyder (2000)

Toyota MR2 Spyder (2000) Review ... Continue reading

Tracks: Walker doubles in 'Twin 50' Super Late Model Wins at Irwindale

RACE STORY - AUGUST 5, 2000 - IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY ... Continue reading

TRW Sells Industrial Sensors and Components Businesses As Part of Debt Reduction Plan

Ultra Motorcycle Co. Reports 2nd Quarter Financial Results and Record 6 Month Revenues

Unique Online Car-Buying Service Launched

Unique Online Car-Buying Service Launched

CarSOS.com, a division of IBP Services Inc., has launched the first complete nationwide auto-buying Web site. ... Continue reading

USAC: Coors Light Silver Bullet Series Race Results, IRP

USAC: Coors Light Silver Bullet Series Race Results, IRP ... Continue reading

USAC: Russ Gamester scores a victory at IRP

USAC: Russ Gamester scores a victory at IRP ... Continue reading

Viking Freight Drivers Set to Compete for Top Honors

With a commitment to promote good driving habits, six drivers from Viking Freight Inc. will travel to New Orleans to compete in the National Truck Driving Championships (TDC), August 9 - 12. ... Continue reading