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1999 NHRA Federal-Mogul Series, national points, Nov. 9, 1999
1999 NHRA Federal-Mogul Series, national points, Nov. 8, 1999 ... Continue reading
Abrams Consulting and Transportation Solutions Join Forces
ABRAMS CONSULTING GROUP, INC. and TRANSPORTATIONS SOLUTIONS, have formed a joint venture to provide consulting, market research and management services to car rental companies, public transportation agencies, and allied businesses worldwide. ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuel Systems Inc. Receives Order From `IDEM' in Iran
Alternative Fuel Systems Inc. announced significant progress with the Iranian Diesel Engine Manufacturing Co. (IDEM), following the company's initial news release of June 28, 1999, detailing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. ... Continue reading
Autocam Announces Agreement on Merger Transaction
Kentwood, Michigan-based Autocam Corporation announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to merge with Titan Acquisition Corporation, a corporation formed by Aurora Capital Group. ... Continue reading
Autocam Reports Record First Quarter Results
Autocam Corporation reported its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Is Engine of Growth for U.S. Bearings Market
Although the bearings market has been stagnant, rebounding growth is around the corner. The automotive industry in particular is a promising avenue for development. ... Continue reading
AutoNation's Auto Rental Spin-Off To Be Named ANC Rental Corp
AutoNation, Inc. announced the formation of ANC Rental Corporation, which will be spun-off to AutoNation shareholders as a tax-free share dividend to be distributed in January 2000. ... Continue reading
Avis Appoints A. Barry Rand as New Chairman and CEO
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. announced the appointment of A. Barry Rand, 55, as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
BMW V12 LMR cars end the season with double win in Las Vegas
BMW V12 one-two ... Continue reading
Brake Headquarters Announces $12M Debtor-In-Possession Credit
Brake Headquarters USA, Inc. announced that its 2 subsidiaries operating under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy laws, Sanyo Automotive Parts and ABS Brakes had closed on a $12 million working capital line of credit with Foothill CapitalCorporation. ... Continue reading
Brazilian F-Chevrolet Championship Report
Brazilian F-Chevrolet Championship Report ... Continue reading
Brazilian Stock Car Championship Report
Brazilian Stock Car Championship ... Continue reading
'Car Talk' Guys Declare War on Cellular Phones
"It was bad enough when people were shaving and putting on lipstick while driving," said co-host Tom Magliozzi. "But now they're trying to dial the psychic hotline while changing lanes at 65 mph!" ... Continue reading
Clarion Selects ORA to Provide Hands-Free Nokia Cellular Cradle
Clarion Sales Corporation has selected ORA Electronics to offer a USB-controlled cellular cradle, along with InfoGation Corporation's PhoneBase application software, for Nokia phones the Clarion AutoPC(TM). ... Continue reading
Cold Heading Co. Acquires Bolt Manufacturer
Cold Heading Company, a manufacturer of threaded steel fasteners for the automotive industry, has acquired GT Specialty Fasteners, Inc. of Walled Lake, Mich., a manufacturer of specialty fasteners. ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Appoints Sandra Thomas, Director - Investor Relations
Collins & Aikman announced the appointment of Sandra Thomas as Director of Investor Relations. ... Continue reading
Continental Teves' Drive Safer America!
Continental Teves' Drive Safer America! program now reaches Spanish-speaking drivers and educators with a Spanish-language version of its "Stomp, Stay, Steer" video. ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Intends To Sell English Forging Facility
Dana Corporation announced that it intends to sell its Kirkstall, Leeds, England, forging operations. ... Continue reading
Dan Henson Takes the Wheel at GE Capital Auto Financial Services
GE Capital announced that Daniel S. Henson has been appointed President and General Manager of GE Capital Auto Financial Services (AFS) and named a GE Officer. ... Continue reading
DCR to Rate Ryder Vehicle Lease Trust 1999-A Asset-Backed Notes
Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) expects to assign the following ratings to the asset-backed notes to be issued by Ryder Vehicle Lease Trust 1999-A: ... Continue reading
Delphi's MagneRide Suspension System One of 100 'Best of What's New'
MagneRide(TM), the acclaimed high-performance semi-active suspension control system developed by Delphi Automotive Systems, has been selected as one of the 100 "Best of What's New" technical achievements of 1999 by POPULAR SCIENCE magazine. ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Announces Stock Repurchase Program
Detroit Diesel Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 10% of the total outstanding stock of the company. ... Continue reading
Do-It-Yourselfers Prefer Car Care Gift Certificates This Holiday Season
In a recent national survey of 600 vehicle owners who work on their cars, over 70 percent said they'd prefer a gift certificate to an automotive store to any other item this upcoming holiday season. ... Continue reading
Driver's Direct (R) Now Selling Direct-to-Consumer Auto Insurance in Wisconsin
Driver's Direct, a program of All Nation Insurance Company, is now offering its comprehensive, affordable auto insurance to Wisconsin drivers. ... Continue reading
Eaton to Offer $400 Million of Debt Securities
Eaton Corporation announced that it intends to issue $200 million of notes due November 2004 and $200 million of debentures due November 2029. ... Continue reading
Exide and Tractor Supply Co. Initiate Sales Agreement
Exide Corporation announced that it has reached an agreement with Tractor Supply Co., of Nashville, TN, to begin supplying them as many as 275,000 batteries per year, beginning January 1,2000. ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces Third Quarter Results
FinishMaster, Inc. reported that net income for the quarter ended September 30, 1999 increased 1230% to $1,051,000 on net sales of $82,460,000, compared to net income of $79,000 on net sales of $80,338,000 in the prior year. ... Continue reading
General Motors 'Moo-ves' the Cows on Parade
Chicagoans will get their last chance to see cows from the Cows on Parade(TM) exhibit when General Motors, the official automotive sponsor of the Chicago Public Art Program, conducts an actual parade through various Chicago neighborhoods. ... Continue reading
Greenslip Appoints Richard Kesterke to Lead Operations and Growth Strategy
Greenslip Inc. announced Richard Kesterke has joined the company as its Director of Operations. ... Continue reading
Harbinger Announces Initiative to Accelerate Automotive Industry Portals
Harbinger Corporation announced its plans to deliver capabilities that will complement and accelerate implementation of Ford's AutoXchange portal and GM's TradeXchange portal. ... Continue reading
Hertz Introduces 'Next Generation' NeverLost(R) System to Canada
The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest car rental company, unveils its "next generation" NeverLost(R) satellite navigation system at the World Congress Trade Show on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in Toronto, Ontario. ... Continue reading
Honda Reports Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for Q2
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the fiscal second quarter and the first half ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
John Deere Gator UVs Named Vehicle Of Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
After an impressive performance last year, the John Deere line of Gator(R) utility vehicles has been named the official utility vehicle of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. ... Continue reading
Mazda Celebrates Millennium with Special Millenia Model
While many cars can lay claim to "Car of the Year" or "Car of the Century" titles, only one can rightfully claim to be the "Official Car of the Millennium." ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Completes an Equity Investment in Ergonomic Technologies
Ergonomic Technologies Corporation, an ergonomic consulting technology company, is pleased to announce that Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi International Corporation have completed an equity investment in ETC. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Eclipse Sport Coupe Named 'Best Buy' by Consumers Digest
Consumers Digest Magazine has named the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse sports coupe a "Best Buy" in its expanded 2000 Annual Buying Guide issue for November/December, now hitting newsstands. ... Continue reading
Morgan Seeks Wider Industry Support for Car Care Council
The value of Car Care Council's programs came into focus at the Board of Governors meeting at AAIW in Las Vegas. Members heard reports on The Women's Board, Certified Inspection, National Car Care Month, the C.A.R. radio show and the news supplement. ... Continue reading
NAPA Drives in the Millennium With Holiday Travel Safety Tips
According to TIA (Travel Industry Association of America), more than 37 million people nationwide will travel over New Year's weekend and 60 percent plan to use their car to get to their destination. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Park-Whelen Busch Combination Ready For First Audition
Park-Whelen Busch Combination Ready For First Audition ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Robinson Feels She Belongs on Race Track
Robinson Feels She Belongs on Race Track ... Continue reading
NASCAR: For Martin, There's No Place Like Homestead
NASCAR: There's No Place Like Homestead ... Continue reading
NASCAR : Sponsor Oakwood Homes to give away 'Dream Home'
NASCAR : Sponsor Oakwood Homes to give away 'Dream Home' ... Continue reading
News Conference & Demonstration: Minnesota Automobile Crash Notification System
A car crash ... a severly injured driver on a deserted rural road -- a bleak picture? Automatically, the crashed vehicle transmits data from the scene to law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who immediately respond with help. ... Continue reading
NHRA: 3d Title on the Line for Hines at Pomona
NHRA: 3d Title on the Line for Hines at Pomona ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Announces Two-for-One Stock Split
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. announced the declaration by its Board of Directors at its third quarter meeting, of a two-for- one stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend to all shareholders of record of its common stock. ... Continue reading
Parking Lot Safe Driving Tips From Driver Education Company
In anticipation of increasing holiday traffic found around shopping malls and parking lots, there are precautionary measures drivers can take to ensure safety. ... Continue reading
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company Announces Corporate Officer Retirement
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company announced that David Alderson II, Group Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire from the company after a twenty-one year career culminating in the successful restructuring of Pennzoil Company. ... Continue reading
Popular Mechanics Introduces the Online 2000 Buyers Guide
For the first time ever, the trusted Popular Mechanics Cars and Trucks Buyers Guide makes its debut online, it was announced today by Editor-In-Chief Joe Oldham. ... Continue reading
PorscheZone.com Launches the First Porsche Portal
PorscheZone.com, a joint venture of Jump Internet, LLC and Heishman Porsche, announced its Porsche specific vertical portal is live and available free to Porsche enthusiasts at http://www.porschezone.com. ... Continue reading
Rising Gas Prices Make Fuel Conservation Fashionable, AAA Says
This year's escalating gasoline prices should make energy conservation more popular with motorists, according to AAA. ... Continue reading
Safe Communities of Wright County Announces Dramatic Crash Rate Reduction
Motor vehicle crashes in eastern Wright County decreased 20 percent in 1998, according to a report released by Safe Communities of Wright County. ... Continue reading
SCCA: Trans-Am Series Entrants' Reception at PRI
SCCA: Trans-Am Series Entrants' Reception at PRI ... Continue reading
SCCA: World Challenge Information Packets Available
SCCA: World Challenge Information Packets Available ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Reports Results for Q3 and Nine Months
Speedway Motorsports, Inc. reported total revenues for the third quarter increased 16% or $6.9 million to $48.6 million, compared to last year. ... Continue reading
Success In the Automotive Lighting Aftermarket
Despite robust growth in new vehicle sales, the North American automotive lighting aftermarket is facing declining market revenues, largely due to production over capacity and distribution consolidation. ... Continue reading
Systems Modeling Announces Arena 4.0
Systems Modeling Corporation introduces the latest release of its popular Arena(R) modeling and simulation software. ... Continue reading
Textron Automotive Company Steps Up Commitment to Marketing
Textron Automotive Company announced its plan to aggressively develop its marketing ability. ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc.'s Executive Vice President Plans December 1 Retirement
T.J.T., Inc. said that Patricia Bradley, the company's executive vice president of dealer sales since 1997, will retire on December 1, 1999. ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Completes Acquisition of 49% Interest in Seojin
Tower Automotive, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 49 percent equity interest in Seojin Industrial Company Limited. ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Action Performance announce comprehensive worldwide licensing agreement ... Continue reading
UAW Members Approve New Agreement with Lockheed Martin
UAW members at Lockheed Martin facilities in Denver, Colorado (UAW Local 766); Orlando, Florida; and Baltimore, Maryland (UAW Local 738) ratified their new master agreement by an 81 percent majority in voting conducted on Saturday, November 6. ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Completes Acquisition of Virginia Dealerships
Ugly Duckling Corp., the largest and fastest growing used-car sales company focused exclusively on the sub-prime market, announced that it has completed its acquisition of certain assets of Virginia Auto Mart. ... Continue reading
USAC: First 'Casey Diemert Calssic' goes to Kaeding
USAC: First 'Casey Diemert Calssic' goes to Kaeding ... Continue reading
USAC: Leffler, Kaeding take Inwindale 30 Lappers
USAC: Leffler, Kaeding take Inwindale 30 Lappers ... Continue reading
Gill clinches USAR Hooters ProCup Championship with a victory in Lucas Oil Products 250 at St. Augustine Speedway ... Continue reading
Visteon Laser Light Technology Honored as One of the Best in 1999
Visteon 's revolutionary application of laser technology to tail lamps has captured the spotlight. ... Continue reading
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