21st Century Insurance Group Elects Bruce W. Marlow President and CEO
The Board of Directors of 21st Century Insurance Group announced that Bruce W. Marlow has joined 21st Century and been elected President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 9. ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Forms E-Business Alliance With CarStation.com
ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced an alliance with CarStation.com, the e-commerce hub for the automotive service industry for Internet- based purchasing and customer service solutions. ... Continue reading
AK Steel Issues Profit-Sharing Checks for Sixth Consecutive Year
With checks averaging about $1,750, hourly production and maintenance employees of AK Steel are receiving profit-sharing checks today for the sixth consecutive year. ... Continue reading
AMA: Buell steps up to AMA Pro Thunder Series Entitlement
BUELL STEPS UP TO AMA PRO THUNDER SERIES ENTITLEMENT ... Continue reading
AMA: Lockhart Phillips USA to title AMA 750 Supersport Series
LOCKHART PHILLIPS USA TO TITLE AMA 750 SUPERSPORT SERIES ... Continue reading
American CarBuying Service Conducts Lease Payment Auction On eBay
American CarBuying Service (www.acscorp.com), a leading Internet car buying and leasing service, announced its offer to auction a lease payment for a new Honda S2000 roadster on eBay's auction site. ... Continue reading
API Gasoline Refueling Advisory and Safety Guidelines for Consumers
The American Petroleum Institute offers the following consumer advisory and safety guidelines on vehicle refueling to help consumers avoid potential problems with refueling and static electricity. ... Continue reading
Arbitrator Rules Against USWA in Mansfield Dispute
An arbitrator has ruled in favor of AK Steel in a dispute involving the company's right to cancel medical insurance of locked out members of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 169, in Mansfield, Ohio. ... Continue reading
Arvin Announces Richard A. Smith Retirement
Arvin Industries, Inc. announced that Richard A. Smith, Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, plans to take early retirement effective later in the year 2000. ... Continue reading
Axis Group Purchases Equity in Logistics Company
Allied Holdings, Inc. announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Axis Group, has purchased a 25 percent equity interest in Auto Logistics Solutions, Inc. (ALS), a California-based company. ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Announces 1st Quarter 2000 Dividend
Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures electric motors and drives and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ... Continue reading
CheapGas.net to Offer Retail Gasoline Prices Online
New Online company CheapGas.net (www.cheapgas.net), announced that it will be the first Internet destination to offer a comprehensive list of U.S. retail gasoline prices. ... Continue reading
Code-Alarm Adds Mazda as OEM Partner
Code-Alarm, Inc. announced that it has been selected to partner with Mazda North American Operations to develop and bring to market new vehicle security and convenience systems. ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company's Patrick W. Rooney Announces Retirement
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company At the board meeting earlier, Patrick W. Rooney, chairman and chief executive officer announced his intention to retire as of June 3, 2000. ... Continue reading
Credit Acceptance Announces Expansion of Stock Repurchase Program
Credit Acceptance Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase in the Company's stock repurchase program from the 1,000,000 common shares previously authorized to 2,000,000 shares. ... Continue reading
CTS Piezoelectric Transformer Named "Finalist" In Competition
A new patented piezoelectric transformer, developed by CTS Wireless Components, has been named a "finalist" product in EDN Magazine's 1999 Innovator/Innovation of the Year Awards Contest. ... Continue reading
EWRX Enters Strategic Relationship with Adsmart
EWRX Internet Systems Inc. announced that it has entered into a contract with Adsmart, a majority owned subsidiary of CMGI Inc. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul's Wagner Family of Wheel-End Products Delivering Winning Performance
The success of any NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Team depends not only on the performance of the driver and crew, but hundreds of precision-crafted parts and systems. ... Continue reading
Formula One: Fact Sheet-U.S. Grand Prix at Indianapolis
Fact Sheet-U.S. Grand Prix at Indianapolis ... Continue reading
Go2 Licenses Technology and Brand Name to Jiffy Lube
Go2 Systems Inc. announced Jiffy Lube of Southern California, Seattle and Denver -- part of the world's largest fast lube operator and franchiser -- is licensing Go2's patented technology and powerful brand name. ... Continue reading
Intermet Unites Manufacturing Group Identities
Intermet announced that its entire cast-metal product line will be manufactured and marketed under the Intermet name. All facilities previously identified as Diemakers, Ganton Technologies, or Tool Products will be identified as Intermet. ... Continue reading
Internet Executive Joins traffic.com; Chief Financial Officer Named
Joseph A. Reed has been appointed Chief Information Officer and James R. Puckett has been named Chief Financial Officer by traffic.com, a leading provider of real-time traffic and logistics information services. ... Continue reading
IRL: Updated address for Sam Schmidt
IRL: Updated address for Sam Schmidt ... Continue reading
Joseph V. Vittoria Appointed Chairman of Puradyn
Richard C. Ford, CEO of Puradyn Filter Technologies, Inc. announced the appointment of Joseph V. Vittoria as Chairman of the Company. Mr. Vittoria is presently Chairman and CEO of The Travel Company, a new public company. ... Continue reading
Leaders Unite to Form Independent Automotive Electronic Parts Network
Dealer Services and Claims Solutions Groups of Automatic Data Processing, CCC Information Services, and Reynolds and Reynolds announced plans to form an independent company that will develop an electronic parts network. ... Continue reading
Meritor to Acquire Tempered Spring Co.
Meritor Automotive, Inc. announced that Meritor Suspension Systems Co. (MSSC), its joint venture with Mitsubishi Steel Manufacturing Co., has acquired privately-held Tempered Spring Co. ... Continue reading
Microchip Technology Supports LIN Protocol Specification
Expanding its product offering for automotive applications, Microchip Technology Inc. announced its support for the new LIN (Local Interconnect Network) Protocol Specification. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Daytona qualifying more than just a race for David Starr
David Starr - Daytona BGN ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: The Skys The Limit For Green in 2000
The Skys The Limit For Green in 2000 ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine always competitve at superspeedways
NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine always competitve at superspeedways ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Dodge prepares for inaugural NCTS race at Daytona
NASCAR Trucks: Dodge prepares for inaugural NCTS race at Daytona ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Joe Ruttman Has a New Lease on Life
Joe Ruttman Has a New Lease on Life ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: LJ Racing Will Debut A New Primary Sponsor And Color Scheme For Daytona Speedweeks
NASCAR WCUP: LJ Racing Will Debut A New Primary Sponsor And Color Scheme For Daytona Speedweeks ... Continue reading
Steve Barkdoll Promoted To Executive Vice President/General Manager Of Andy Petree Racing ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bob Panella Jr. begins defense of his 1999 championship by winning opener in Pro Stock Trucks
NHRA: Bob Panella Jr. begins defense of his 1999 championship by winning opener in Pro Stock Trucks ... Continue reading
NHRA: Chevy Notes and Quotes, Autozone Winternationals, Final
NHRA: Chevy Notes and Quotes, Autozone Winternationals, Final ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jeg Coughlin, Jr Wins First Race Of The Season Again
Jeg Coughlin, Jr Wins First Race Of The Season Again ... Continue reading
NHRA: John Coughlin Meets His Goals Of The Season Opening Race
John Coughlin Meets His Goals Of The Season Opening Race ... Continue reading
NHRA: Scelzi, Toliver lead NHRA victory parade at Autozone Winternationals
NHRA: Scelzi, Toliver lead NHRA victory parade at Autozone Winternationals ... Continue reading
Otis E. Hayes Named Director of Quality, CTS Corporation
Otis E. Hayes has been named Director of Quality, CTS Corporation according to an announcement by Joseph P. Walker, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of CTS. ... Continue reading
Public Meeting on Safety Performance of Child Restraint Systems
NHTSA will conduct a public meeting to discuss the safety performance of child restraint systems and options for providing consumers with information on the safety performance of different child restraints. ... Continue reading
Regular Dividend Declared On Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Stock
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable March 31, 2000 to stockholders of record March 6, 2000. ... Continue reading
Saab Debuts New 9-5 Wagon Gary Fisher Edition at the Chicago Auto Show
Saab Cars USA, Inc. unveils a new versatility-enhanced sport wagon at the Chicago Auto Show on February 9, 2000. ... Continue reading
SDRC Releases Updated AutoCAD Interface to Metaphase Enterprise
SDRC announced an updated interface between its Metaphase(R) Enterprise(TM) product data management (PDM) solution and AutoCAD 14. The AutoCAD interface is developed and maintained for SDRC by Altair Engineering of Troy, MI. ... Continue reading
SDRC Releases Updated Unigraphics Interface to Metaphase Enterprise
SDRC, a leading global supplier of Internet-enabled collaborative product development solutions, announced an updated interface between its Metaphase(R) Enterprise(TM) product data management (PDM) solution and Unigraphics 15. ... Continue reading
Special Devices, Inc. Successfully Fires 'Smart' Initiator
Special Devices, Inc. (SDI) announced the successful firing of its electronic, "smart" initiator for automotive safety applications. ... Continue reading
SPX Reports Record 1999 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
SPX Corporation announced fourth quarter and full year 1999 financial results(a). ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products Quarterly Dividend 9 Cents Per Share
The Board of Directors of Standard Motor Products, Inc. announced a regular quarterly dividend of nine cents per share on the common stock outstanding. ... Continue reading
Talus Solutions Launches Talus Solutions Revenue Management Suite
Talus Solutions, Inc. launched its Talus Solutions Revenue Management Suite, the first end-to-end pricing solution to help both traditional and e-commerce companies grow their businesses by achieving higher profit margins and increased productivity. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Announces Exchange Offer for Its Senior Subordinated Notes
Tenneco Automotive Inc. commenced an offer to exchange up to $500 million principal amount of 11-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009. ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full-year 1999
UnitedAuto Group, Inc., a leading publicly traded automotive retailer, announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 1999. ... Continue reading
USAC/IRL: Tough day for Indy Racing Standouts at 'Copper World Classic'
USAC/IRL: Tough day for Indy Racing Standouts at 'Copper World Classic' ... Continue reading
USAC: Leffler rakes in $19,370 for 'Copper World Classic' victory
USAC: Leffler rakes in $19,370 for 'Copper World Classic' victory ... Continue reading
US Debut of 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Scheduled For Chicago Auto Show
Mercedes-Benz will debut a new limited-production model, the 2001 CLK55 AMG, at the Chicago Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Vetronix Develops WirelessRoad for the Clarion AutoPC
Vetronix Corporation, a world leader in automotive interface products, is pleased to offer the WirelessRoad(TM) Internet access system for the Clarion AutoPC(TM). ... Continue reading
Wescast Awarded Cast Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold Program With GM
Wescast Industries Inc. has been selected by General Motors to supply a fully cast and machined stainless steel exhaust manifold for the 8.1 Litre Mark GM T800 engine program, starting in July 2000. ... Continue reading
Westar Commits to Private Label B2B Auto Lease Solution for AmSouth
WestarFinancial Services Incorporated announced that it will begin offering its model for delivering auto lease financing to dealers and customers of AmSouth Bancorporation. ... Continue reading
Westar Commits to Private Label B2B Auto Lease Solution for AmSouth
Westar Financial Services Incorporated announced that it will begin offering its model for delivering auto lease financing to dealers and customers of AmSouth Bancorporation. ... Continue reading
Westar Financial Reports Q3 Lease Volumes Increase 50%
Westar Financial Services, Incorporated, a prime credit auto lessor and loan originator, reported strong third quarter lease volumes, with higher credit scores and extremely low delinquencies. ... Continue reading
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