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ARCA Salem entry list

ARCA Salem entry list

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Brake Inspector Identifies Bus, Truck & Trailer ABS Air Brake Problems

Brake Inspector Identifies Bus, Truck & Trailer ABS Air Brake Problems

Spectra Inc. reports that its electronic visual brake stroke indicator, Brake Inspector(TM), has been found to be highly effective in diagnosing operational deficiencies in ABS systems and foundation brake systems. ... Continue reading

CALSTART To Conduct Highway-Ferry Integration Study in San Francisco

CALSTART To Conduct Highway-Ferry Integration Study in San Francisco

CALSTART has won a contract to conduct a study examining how an expanded high speed passenger ferry system in the San Francisco Bay Area can be best integrated into an existing commuter system to reduce greenhouse gases and key pollutants. ... Continue reading

CART: Kanaan returns to one of his favorite tracks at Monterey

CART: Kanaan returns to one of his favorite tracks at Monterey

CART: Kanaan returns to one of his favorite tracks at Monterey ... Continue reading

Cascade Announces Earnings for the Second Quarter

Cascade Announces Earnings for the Second Quarter

Robert C. Warren, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascade Corporation, reported that second quarter earnings increased 3.6% over the 1999 second quarter. ... Continue reading

Circuit City Stores, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Sales

Circuit City Stores, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Sales

Circuit City Stores, Inc. reported sales for the second quarter ended August 31, 2000, for the company, the Circuit City Group and the CarMax Group and adjusted second quarter earnings expectations for both businesses. ... Continue reading

Clarity Announces Consumer Electronics Deal

Clarity Announces Consumer Electronics Deal

Clarity LLC confirmed that it had contracted with one of the nation's leading industrial design firms to provide its novel signal processing software for a consumer electronics company. ... Continue reading

'Click It or Ticket' Nets 4,736 Occupant Protection Charges

'Click It or Ticket' Nets 4,736 Occupant Protection Charges

North Carolina law enforcement officers still managed to get out in their communities to step-up enforcement of the state's seat belt and child passenger safety laws in support of the fall 2000 "Click It or Ticket" campaign. ... Continue reading

Climate Control Seat to Be Standard in Lincoln's 2002 Blackwood

Climate Control Seat to Be Standard in Lincoln's 2002 Blackwood

Amerigon Inc. and Lincoln Mercury jointly announced that Amerigon's proprietary Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system will be a standard feature in the new model year 2002 Lincoln Blackwood luxury utility vehicle. ... Continue reading

Continental Announces Aggressive Growth Strategy

Continental Announces Aggressive Growth Strategy

Continental plans to double its worldwide sales in the next five years, said Stephan Kessel, chairman, at a ceremony to dedicate the company's new North American original equipment (OE) headquarters. ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler to Conduct Review of Advertising Agencies

DaimlerChrysler to Conduct Review of Advertising Agencies

DaimlerChrysler Corporation has announced that it will review its advertising agency business relationships beginning this month, as part of the company's long-standing commitment to process redesign. ... Continue reading

Direction Technologies Option to Acquire 49% of Alternate Energy

Direction Technologies Option to Acquire 49% of Alternate Energy

Direction Technologies, Inc. through its Electric Car Division has obtained an option to acquire 49% of Alternate Energy Development Corp. ... Continue reading

Dura Automotive Estimates Impact of Production Cuts

Dura Automotive Estimates Impact of Production Cuts

Dura announced that it expects earnings to be negatively impacted by continued weakness in the recreational vehicle market down approximately 15 percent. ... Continue reading

Enviro-Guard Online Exposes Myth of the 3,000 Mile Oil Change

Enviro-Guard Online Exposes Myth of the 3,000 Mile Oil Change

Automotive Lubrication Online announced the release of its e- book "Exposing the Myth of the 3,000 Mile Oil Change." ... Continue reading

FedEx Ground Truck Driver Wins National Driving Championship

FedEx Ground Truck Driver Wins National Driving Championship

Keith Herzig, an independent linehaul contractor for FedEx Ground, recently won top honors in the Twins Division at the American Trucking Associations' (ATA's) 2000 National Truck Driving Championships held August 12-19 in New Orleans. ... Continue reading

FIA RALLY:Liatti joins Ford's world rally title challenge

FIA RALLY:Liatti joins Ford's world rally title challenge

FIA RALLY:Liatti joins Ford's world rally title challenge ... Continue reading

Ford CEO Announces Safety Initiatives During Congressional Testimony

Ford CEO Announces Safety Initiatives During Congressional Testimony

Ford Motor Company announced new initiatives that will provide improved analysis of tire safety data and will ensure governments around the world receive consistent information on safety actions. ... Continue reading

Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom(2000)

Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom(2000)

Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom (2000) ... Continue reading

Idol-Eyez Launches NASCAR Driver Souvenir Sunglass Line

Idol-Eyez Launches NASCAR Driver Souvenir Sunglass Line

Idol-Eyez, a division of Gargoyles, Inc. announced that it has secured licensing agreements with NASCAR and five top drivers to manufacture and market a new line of signature souvenir sunglasses. ... Continue reading

INDY LIGHTS: Dorricott drivers look to catch up at Laguna Seca

INDY LIGHTS: Dorricott drivers look to catch up at Laguna Seca

INDY LIGHTS: Dorricott drivers look to catch up at Laguna Seca ... Continue reading

INDY LIGHTS: Final-Four Championship Stretch Begins At Laguna Seca

INDY LIGHTS: Final-Four Championship Stretch Begins At Laguna Seca

Final-Four Dayton Indy Lights Championship Stretch Begins At Laguna Seca ... Continue reading

Mack Trucks Selects Neovation for Integrated Parts Management

Mack Trucks Selects Neovation for Integrated Parts Management

Mack Trucks, Inc., selected Neovation as its partner in developing an integrated parts management and ordering system. The project supports Mack's commitment to being the easiest truck original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to work with. ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Bodine looks for 'free-handling' car at Richmond

NASCAR BGN: Bodine looks for 'free-handling' car at Richmond

NASCAR BGN: Bodine looks for 'free-handling' car at Richmond ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Buckshot Jones makes drastic preparation from Darlington to Richmond

NASCAR BGN: Buckshot Jones makes drastic preparation from Darlington to Richmond

NASCAR BGN: Buckshot Jones makes drastic preparation from Darlington to Richmond ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green continues the dream at Richmond

NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green continues the dream at Richmond

NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green continues the dream at Richmond ... Continue reading

NASCAR BGN: Park Always A Threat To Win Richmond Busch Race

NASCAR BGN: Park Always A Threat To Win Richmond Busch Race

Park Always A Threat To Win Richmond Busch Race ... Continue reading

NASCAR: The time of year when championships are won or lost

NASCAR: The time of year when championships are won or lost

NASCAR: The time of year when championships are won or lost ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Benson Eager To Watch Pontiac PR Guy Play National Anthem At Richmond

NASCAR WCUP: Benson Eager To Watch Pontiac PR Guy Play National Anthem At Richmond

Benson Eager To Watch Pontiac PR Guy Play National Anthem At Richmond ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Evernham returns to racing with Atwood at Richmond

NASCAR WCUP: Evernham returns to racing with Atwood at Richmond

NASCAR WCUP: Evernham returns to racing with Atwood at Richmond ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett continues to persue his second championship

NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett continues to persue his second championship

NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett continues to persue his second championship ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace believes 'Intimidation' is needed to win at Richmond

NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace believes 'Intimidation' is needed to win at Richmond

NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace believes 'Intimidation' is needed to win at Richmond ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Schrader carries wave of momentum to Richmond

NASCAR WCUP: Schrader carries wave of momentum to Richmond

NASCAR WCUP: Schrader carries wave of momentum to Richmond ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton looks for good run at Richmond

NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton looks for good run at Richmond

NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton looks for good run at Richmond ... Continue reading

Pontiac and GMC Offering the Latest in Car Audio Technology

Pontiac and GMC Offering the Latest in Car Audio Technology

General Motors is offering Pontiac/GMC customers the opportunity to receive an eGo interactive digital audio player with the purchase of select vehicles. ... Continue reading

PRAB Reports Third Quarter Results

PRAB Reports Third Quarter Results

PRAB, Inc. reports third quarter sales of $4,318,000 and earnings of $83,000 for the period ended July 31, 2000. ... Continue reading

Scania Ukraine: 200 Vehicles Sold in Biggest Fleet Contract to Date

Scania Ukraine: 200 Vehicles Sold in Biggest Fleet Contract to Date

Scania Ukraine, Scania's wholly-owned subsidiary in the Ukraine, has signed a contract to deliver 200 tractor units to Orlan-Trans, the transport subsidiary of Orlan Breweries. ... Continue reading

Senate Panel's New Ethanol Mandate Threatens Highway Safety

Senate Panel's New Ethanol Mandate Threatens Highway Safety

A key congressional panel is expected to vote to create a massive new nationwide ethanol mandate, subsidized by the fuel taxes motorists and truckers pay at the pump. ... Continue reading

Slater Announces Another Year of Progress for Highway Safety

Slater Announces Another Year of Progress for Highway Safety

U.S. Transportation Secretary announced that alcohol-related traffic fatalities dropped again to a new historical low and represented a smaller percentage of the total traffic fatalities, 38 percent in 1999 compared to 39 percent in 1998. ... Continue reading

South Florida International Auto Show Previews New Vehicles

South Florida International Auto Show Previews New Vehicles

Auto enthusiasts will get their first look at what the industry has to offer for the future at this year's 30th anniversary South Florida International Auto Show. ... Continue reading

Survey Finds Support for Primary Seat Belt Enforcement

Survey Finds Support for Primary Seat Belt Enforcement

According to a recent Insurance Research Council (IRC) survey of U.S. households, Americans support measures such as primary seat belt enforcement and red light cameras that are designed to increase compliance with vehicle safety laws. ... Continue reading

Survey States That Nearly All Are Satisfied With Their Insurance

Survey States That Nearly All Are Satisfied With Their Insurance

Almost all respondents to a recent Insurance Research Council (IRC) survey of U.S. households said that they are satisfied with their personal property insurance companies. ... Continue reading

Tenneco Joins Group of Leaders Exploring Business-to-Business Initiatives

Tenneco Joins Group of Leaders Exploring Business-to-Business Initiatives

Tenneco Automotive has joined other prominent automotive companies considering a collaborative, web-based, business-to- business initiative focused on the North American automotive aftermarket. ... Continue reading

Top Seven Ideal Consumer Vehicles Named by Auto Club

Top Seven Ideal Consumer Vehicles Named by Auto Club

The Mercedes-Benz E320 AWD Wagon and Volkswagen GTI captured the top spot in their respective categories on the Automobile Club of Southern California's list of 2000's ideal consumer vehicles. ... Continue reading

Torvec Gets $50 Million Equity Commitment

Torvec Gets $50 Million Equity Commitment

Torvec, Inc. announced that it received a $50 million equity funding commitment from Swartz Private Equity, LLC. ... Continue reading

TOURING: Grand Sport Racing wins Texas Speedvision Presentation Award

TOURING: Grand Sport Racing wins Texas Speedvision Presentation Award

TOURING: Grand Sport Racing wins Texas Speedvision Presentation Award ... Continue reading

TRACKS: Indianapolis Motor Speedway events add $727 Million to Central Indidana economy

TRACKS: Indianapolis Motor Speedway events add $727 Million to Central Indidana economy

TRACKS: Indianapolis Motor Speedway events add $727 Million to Central Indidana economy ... Continue reading

U.S. Transportation Secretary on Bridgestone/Firestone Recall

U.S. Transportation Secretary on Bridgestone/Firestone Recall

We at the U.S. Department of Transportation have further strengthened our efforts to alert consumers expeditiously about the status of our safety defect investigation and to work with tire and vehicle manufacturers to better protect the public. ... Continue reading

USWA Supporters Have Resorted to Fabricating News

USWA Supporters Have Resorted to Fabricating News

AK Steel alleged that supporters of the United Steelworkers of America and its Local 169 in Mansfield, Ohio have resorted to fabricating a news story in an attempt to vilify the company in public. ... Continue reading

Valeo: Acquisition of Labinal's Automotive Business

Valeo: Acquisition of Labinal's Automotive Business

Meeting on September 6, the Board of Directors of Labinal agreed, in accordance with the existing agreements between Valeo and SNECMA, to sell to Valeo all shares held by Labinal in Sylea, that is 52.89% of its capital. ... Continue reading

Volvo Construction Equipment Invests in Poland

Volvo Construction Equipment Invests in Poland

Volvo CE has decided to establish an industrial platform in Poland. ... Continue reading

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