Multimedia Available/Ford to Provide Details on Revitalization Plan Friday, Jan. 11
-- Ford Motor Company will provide details of its revitalization plan starting at 9:15 a.m. EST Friday, Jan. 11. Access the webcast here. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?4795 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news informat ... Continue reading
Ballard, Tokyo Gas, EBARA BALLARD and EBARA Enhance Relationship
VANCOUVER, B.C.--Jan. 10, 2002--Ballard Power Systems announced today that its subsidiary Ballard Generation Systems, Tokyo Gas, EBARA BALLARD and EBARA Corporation have signed a three-year collaboration agreement to commercialise residential 1-kW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell cogeneration units comprised of ... Continue reading
OXNARD, Calif.--Jan. 10, 2002--Catalytic Solutions Inc. (CSI) announced today it has closed on a $29.6 million Series 'C' funding round led by Cinergy Ventures, with additional participation by GE Capital, Honda Motor Company, Ltd., Cycad Group LLC, NextGen Enabling Technologies Fund, L.P. and various other investors. ... Continue reading
Evenflo Canada Announces Recall for Repair of Evenflo Cribs
OAKVILLE, Ontario--Jan. 10, 2002--Evenflo Canada, Inc. of Oakville, Ontario is announcing a recall for repair of about 3,700 Evenflo Jenny Lind cribs that have been sold in Canada. The cribs do not meet one aspect of the current Canadian crib and cradle regulations. No incidents or injuries involving these cribs have b ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Broadcast Fourth Quarter 2001 Earnings Conference Call Via Webcast
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--January 10, 2002-- International Speedway Corporation ("ISC") invites you to listen to the Company's quarterly conference call, which will include discussion of fourth quarter 2001 earnings. The call will be broadcast live via Webcast on Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. An arch ... Continue reading
LeBlanc & Waddell, LLC Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against A.C.L.N. Ltd.
BATON ROUGE, La.--Jan. 10, 2002--A shareholder has sued A.C.L.N. Ltd. , claiming the company artificially inflated its share price by misleading the investing public, the law firm of LeBlanc & Waddell LLC said today. The complaint was filed December 27, 2001 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New Y ... Continue reading
DULLES, Va.--Jan. 10, 2002--Vastera, Inc. , the leading provider of solutions for Global Trade Management (GTM), announced today that Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. ("Mitsui USA"), a leading international trader and provider of integrated trade services, will add Vastera's module for export compliance to its existing Trad ... Continue reading
AAA and Shop America Alliance Partner for Member Benefits At Outlet Stores and Malls
ORLANDO, Fla.--Jan. 10, 2002--AAA and the Shop America Alliance have entered into a Show Your Card & Save(R) national partnership agreement to provide Shop America VIP benefits to nearly 45 million AAA and Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) members. Beginning Jan. 1, 2002, AAA and CAA members can receive a free coup ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Expectation for Fourth Quarter Earnings
CORALVILLE, Iowa--Jan. 10, 2002--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today that it expects to report earnings per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2001, in a range of $.30 to $.31 per share. Earnings per share for the year of 2001 are expected to be in a range of $1.18 to $1.19. The Company believes the consensus ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Filing of Registration Statement
CORALVILLE, Iowa--Jan. 10, 2002--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The registration statement covers the offer of up to 3,450,000 shares of the Company's common stock by Russell A. Gerdin and the Gerdin Charitable ... Continue reading
DANVERS, Mass.--Jan. 10, 2002--ThreeCore, Inc., a professional procurement firm, announced today that Mark Bonney has been elected to the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Bonney brings 25 years of experience in operations management at companies like Axsys Technologies, Zygo Corporation and Black & Decker to ThreeCore ... Continue reading
BETHESDA, Md.--Jan. 10, 2002--OptiGlobe(TM), Latin America's premier provider of mission-critical IT outsourcing and data center services, today announced that Greg Furst has joined the company as vice president of North American sales. Furst is responsible for targeting multinational corporations based in the United S ... Continue reading
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InterTrak Announces Subscription Residual Plan
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 10, 2002--InterTrak(sm) Tracking Services has announced at the Consumer Electronics Show today that its dealers will begin receiving residual payments for selling its subscription service. InterTrak's subscription service adds the ability for its tracking customers to locate, control and receive event a ... Continue reading
Kolorfusion Announces Licensing Agreement With Anaheim-Based PowderCoat Services
DENVER--Jan. 10, 2002--Kolorfusion International Inc. (OTCBB: KOLR) announced today that the Company has entered a License Agreement with PowderCoat Services, Inc., based in Anaheim, California, a leading provider of coating services to Fortune 500 companies including Disney, Toyota and Fender. Gail Hutchinson, Preside ... Continue reading
Networkcar's Service Approved for Use in the Country's First Remote Smog Check Pilot Program
SAN DIEGO, Calif.--Jan. 10, 2002--Networkcar, Inc. today announced that its CAReader(TM) device has been approved for use in the first remote smog check pilot program to be implemented in the United States. The State of California has approved the Continuous Testing Pilot Program (CTP). This innovative program allows r ... Continue reading
Thermometrics Global Business and Semitec Form Strategic Alliance
EDISON, N.J.--Jan. 10, 2002--Thermometrics Global Business, a division of GE Industrial Systems and one of the world's leading producers of temperature measurement and sensing solutions, and Ishizuka Electronics Corp. (Semitec), a Japanese corporation, have entered into a strategic sourcing and sales alliance under whi ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Announces Strategic Initiatives
INDIANAPOLIS--Jan. 10, 2002--In line with its objectives of enhanced profitability and reduced volatility of earnings, Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") today announced several new strategic initiatives aimed at improving operating efficiencies, decreasing expenses, and increasing revenues. "We are eager to explain ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 10, 2002--YaYa, a leading creator of customized games and entertainment for advertisers, today announced the launch of a new Internet-based game co-developed with American Honda Motor Co., Inc., to promote Honda's CR-V, S2000, Civic and Civic Si models. Called "Adventure Race," the game can be accesse ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Reports Record Second Quarter Operating Results, Meets Earnings Expectations
FORT WORTH, Texas--Jan. 10, 2002-- -- 2nd Quarter Earnings Per Share Up 60% to $0.91 -- 2nd Quarter Net Income Up 66% to $80.6 Million -- Quarterly Loan Originations Up 47% to $2.0 Billion -- Managed Portfolio Up 51% to $12.4 Billion AMERICREDIT CORP. today announced record net income of $80.6 million, or $0.91 per sha ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--Jan. 10, 2002--Teleflex Incorporated announced today that it had acquired 55% of Uniflex, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of NHK Spring Co., Ltd. Uniflex produces and sells mechanical controls for the automobile industry in Japan. Its largest customers are Nissan and Isuzu. Terms of the deal were ... Continue reading
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--Jan. 10, 2002-- Webcast is Live at 11 a.m. Eastern Tower Automotive, Inc. , today announced that it will host a live Webcast of its 2001 fourth-quarter and year-end results conference call Friday, January 25, at 11 a.m. Eastern. Dug Campbell, Tower Automotive's chief executive officer, and Tony Bar ... Continue reading
Trailmobile Canada Limited Completes Financing Arrangement
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--Jan. 10, 2002--Trailmobile Canada Limited (the "Company") today announced that it has completed a financing arrangement with Tyco Capital, whereby the Company will be permitted a temporary over-advance on its line of credit of up to CDN$2.5 million. The temporary over-advance is primarily due to a ... Continue reading
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--Jan. 10, 2002-- Travel Agents Who Book Stays Completed by April 19, 2002 Are Eligible Travel agents who are members of Unlimited Budget(SM), Budget Rent a Car's travel agency rewards program, could be one of three lucky prize winners when they book clients at Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels( ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co. will cease production of the Ford Taurus at its Chicago Assembly Plant
The Detroit Free press reported that Ford Motor Co. will cease production of the Ford Taurus at its Chicago Assembly Plant and replace it with a car-like sport-utility vehicle similar to a Toyota Highlander, Ford and industry sources said Wednesday. Ford hopes to launch the model by late summer 2003. The as-yet unnamed ... Continue reading
peed Channel To Broadcast Entire Rolex Series Schedule
peed Channel To Broadcast Entire Rolex Series Schedule Five Live Races Complement Consistent Programming Time DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 10, 2002) - peed Channel will broadcast the entire 2002 Rolex Sports Car Series season, including five live broadcasts. The remaining five races will become part of Grand American R ... Continue reading
THE COUNTRY’S FIRST REMOTE SMOG CHECK PILOT PROGRAM
SAN DIEGO, CA – Networkcar, Inc. today announced that its CAReaderTM device has been approved for use in the first remote smog check pilot program to be implemented in the United States. The State of California has approved the Continuous Testing Pilot Program (CTP). This innovative program allows remote smog che ... Continue reading
West Bloomfield's Jack Cauley Awarded Michigan Maserati Franchise
DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- The resurrection of the great Italian Maserati marque lies in the hands of a select group of U.S. car dealers. No one takes that job more seriously than the team at Cauley Ferrari- Maserati in West Bloomfield, Mich. Cauley Maserati is one of 30 U.S. Maserati dealers and has become Michigan's only au ... Continue reading
Amost Two More Years Until Service Is Available in Chrysler And Ford Cars- Two Years???
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan 10 Reuters reported that satellite radio company Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. said on Thursday it expects its service to be available in Chrysler and Ford cars by the middle of calendar year 2003. Speaking at the Salomon Smith Barney 12th Annual Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conferen ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler AG has been named as the 2002 Patterson-Greenfield Company of the Year by ``African Americans on Wheels'' and ``Latinos on Wheels'' magazines. The award was presented during the Sixth Annual Urban Wheel Awards at the Detroit In ... Continue reading
General Motors' Lutz Predicts Gradual Recovery in 2002, Urges 'Back-To-Basics' Approach
DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Speaking at the Automotive Outlook Conference of the Society of Automotive Analysts, Robert Lutz, General Motors Chairman of North America and Vice Chairman of Product Development, said US light vehicle sales were likely to be in the ``15 million-plus'' range for 2002, down from 17.2 million in 2001 ... Continue reading
General Motors To Honor The Top 10 Greatest Winter Olympians Of All-Time
FOR RELEASE: January 10, 2002 Bud Greenspan, General Motors To Honor The Top 10 Greatest Winter Olympians Of All-Time Greenspan Announces Today His Choices for the Top 25 NEW YORK - On the Olympic stage, the grandest in all of sports, incredible athletes from around the world have thrilled audiences with feats of speed ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck 11th On Forbes' Platinum 400
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Jan. 10, 2002--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that the company was ranked 11th on Forbes Magazine's 2002 Platinum 400 List of Best Big Companies. The company's 479 percent rise in stock value over the past five years, its expected long- and short-term growth, return on capital and other perfor ... Continue reading
Jimmy Burns At Motorsports 2002
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release January 8, 2002 Jimmy Burns Debuts new sponsor at Motorsports 2002 Show Asbury, NJ and Quakertown, PA - Jimmy Burns and the Jimmy Burns Motorsports team will be showing off some exciting new colors for their appearance at this weekend's Motorsports 2002 Show at the Fort Washington EX ... Continue reading
MyCarPage.com Posts Back-to-Back Profitable Quarters
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Jan. 10, 2002-- Success of CRM Tools and Acceptance of E-Mail Pave Way for a 68-Percent Growth in Revenue for Internet Company MyCarPage.com(TM), the Santa Monica-based Internet company specializing in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) products for the automotive industry, announced today it ... Continue reading
Auto Data Network Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire M.A.M Software Limited
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--Jan. 10, 2002--Auto Data Network Inc. (NASDAQ Bulletin Board:ADNW), provider of a regional, national and European real time data network serving the automotive sector, today announced a letter-of-intent to acquire M.A.M Software Limited, a developer and marketer of computer software products and ... Continue reading
Borgwarner Signs Letter Of Intent With General Motors For Use Of NVG Muncie, Ind. Facility
FOR RELEASE: January 10, 2002 Borgwarner Signs Letter Of Intent With General Motors For Use Of NVG Muncie, Ind. Facility Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan, - BorgWarner Inc. and General Motors Corp. have opened talks relative to the future of the New Venture Gear manufacturing facility in Muncie, Indiana, its curren ... Continue reading
GM Plans For 2002 Challenging But Profitable
FOR RELEASE: January 10, 2002 GM Plans For Challenging But Profitable 2002 Calendar-Year Financial Targets Include:$3.00 per share earnings, excluding Hughes Profitable GM Automotive Operations Improved market share in all automotive regions Positive operating cash flow Significant cost reductions Reduced capital spend ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler And General Motors Announce Ownership Restructuring Of New Venture Gear
FOR RELEASE: January 10, 2002 DaimlerChrysler And General Motors Announce Ownership Restructuring Of New Venture Gear Auburn Hills / Detroit - DaimlerChrysler Corporation and General Motors Corporation have announced a planned ownership restructuring of New Venture Gear (NVG), the powertrain joint venture formed by the ... Continue reading
WSJ: DaimlerChrysler Ponders 'World Engine'
Seeking to wring big cost savings out of its expanding global ties, DaimlerChrysler AG is working with its Asian affiliates, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Hyundai Motor Co., to develop a "world engine" for as many as one million vehicles that could hit the road within a couple of years. The proposed engine, which would b ... Continue reading
Germans Target U.S. Crossover Car Market
German automakers are taking aim at yet another Detroit niche. Buoyed by continuing success in the U.S. market, DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes-Benz division and Volkswagen AG are exploring whether to satisfy the American hankering for "crossover vehicles," pioneered by Chrysler Group's PT Cruiser, General Motors Corp.'s ... Continue reading
Ford Unveils the Mighty F-350 Tonka Concept
January 2002 (Newstream) -- A striking yellow hue, chrome accents and clean chiseled lines are just a hint of what's to come as Ford introduces the new concept F-Series pickup at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. The Mighty F-350 TONKA concept showcases an advanced new powertrain and a fresh design appro ... Continue reading
BMW Pressures Dealers to Sell Mini At Lower Prices, Despite Demand
A story in the WSJ said that Bayerische Motoren Werke AG set suggested prices for its new Mini small-car line between $16,850 and $19,850. The company is urging dealers to stick to that range, even though demand is expected to exceed supply when the cars roll into U.S. showrooms in March. Mini brand officials made the ... Continue reading
Orange County Register: Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems Not Reported To Public
January 9 2003, A story in The Orange County Register reported that Hyundai's new Santa Fe SUVs have been plagued by hundreds of engine failures that the company has not disclosed to customers or regulators, interviews and documents obtained by The Orange County Register show. Nearly 300 engines built in Korea and inst ... Continue reading
Nissan President Carlos Ghosn Speaks at Analyst Conference
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 9 -- At an analyst conference today during the North American International Auto Show, Nissan president Carlos Ghosn reviewed the status of the Nissan Revival Plan (NRP) and outlined Plan 180, Nissan's plans for the period following NRP through 2005. During his presentation, Ghosn stated that NRP ... Continue reading
Hagglunds Vehicle AB and AerotechTelub AB Combine Forces-Produce Military trucks
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 10, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Hagglunds Vehicle and AerotechTelub have signed a long-term joint working agreement for armored combat vehicles. This agreement addresses the market requirement for new technology solutions and maximizes the advantage of a combined resource to fulfil a broader technical u ... Continue reading
Lansing Grand River Assembly Breaks New Ground In Environmental Responsibility
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2002 Lansing Grand River Assembly Breaks New Ground In Environmental Responsibility Lansing, Mich. - From its design and construction to its manufacturing processes and energy management, the all-new Lansing Grand River (LGR) assembly plant breaks new ground in environmental responsibility. The ... Continue reading
News from IntraUSA: Volvo Trucks to Offer Intra LVD's and Jump-Start Prevention Kits
NEWS RELEASE January 9, 2002 Contact: Mike Wasem, The Siefkes Group, 425-392-2611 Will Watson, The IntraUSA Group, 206-575-8111, ext. 101 Reducing Jumpstart and Battery Replacement Costs: Volvo Offers IntraUSA LVD Products and Jump-Start Prevention Kits TUKWILA, Wash. -- The IntraUSA Group, Inc. today announced that it ... Continue reading
VINTAGE RACE CAR TECH & SHOW - SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
THIS IS A RE-MINDER ... IF YOU'RE IN TOWN ON SATURDAY, PLEASE DROP BY! THANKS! VINTAGE AUTO RACING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL TECH INSPECTION & RACE CAR SHOW: SAT., JAN. 12, 2002 - IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY Irwindale, Calif. - - The traditional "opening bell" of the vintage racing car season, VARA's Annual Technical Inspection Day, i ... Continue reading
Audi of America Renews its Commitment to San Diego Opera
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 9 -- San Diego Opera is pleased to announce that Audi of America, Inc. has committed to its sixth consecutive year as the Opera's season sponsor. ``We are very proud to continue our support of the San Diego Opera for another amazing season, and excited about the upcoming promotions,'' said Audi ... Continue reading
Top Auto Manufacturers Newspaper Ads Honored by NAA
VIENNA, Va., Jan. 9 -- The Infiniti Division of Nissan of North America, Gardena, Calif., and its ad agency TBWA/Chiat/Day, Los Angeles, were honored today with the Best-of-Show prize in the Newspaper Association of America's 2002 DANDY Awards for excellence in automotive newspaper advertising. The announcement was mad ... Continue reading
American Sunroofs Inalfa Formed By ASC & Inalfa
BRIGHTON, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Two of the top aftermarket products suppliers have established a company that will be the world's second largest aftermarket sunroof supplier. American Sunroofs Inalfa officially begins operation today from headquarters in Brighton, Mich., the former base for Inalfa's aftermarket operations. ... Continue reading
Delphi CEO Comments on FreedomCAR Agreement
TROY, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Battenberg made the following comments after attending the press conference held at Cobo Arena this morning.Comments On FreedomCAR:``We support the FreedomCAR program and other energy independence initiatives outlined by Secretary Abraham and our customers here today. We are committed to supporti ... Continue reading
U.S. government fuel cell project to take decades
DETROIT, Jan 9 Reuters reported that A new effort between the U.S. government and the Big Three automakers to make hydrogen-powered vehicles viable could take years if not decades to meet its goals, officials said on Wednesday. U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham said the joint research project called Freedom CAR ... Continue reading
Millennium Cell Announces Support for Department of Energy ``Freedom CAR'' Initiative
Public-Private Partnership Key to Commercialization of Clean, Energy-Efficient Vehicles EATONTOWN, N.J.--Jan. 9, 2002-- Millennium Cell Inc. , today announced strong support for the ``Freedom CAR'' initiative announced today in Detroit by Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham and executives from leading automakers. Mille ... Continue reading
Fuel Cells 2000 Lauds Bush Administration for Fuel Cell Support
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- When your job is to educate policy makers, the press and the general public about the potential benefits of fuel cells, hearing announcements like today's new Freedom Cooperative Automotive Research (CAR) program makes things a little easier. The new government-industry partnership, involving Daim ... Continue reading
January GoldStar Lease Award Winners
CAMPBELL, Calif., Jan. 9 -- Each month, carmakers entice consumers with attractive new car lease rates. And each month PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, a PRIMEDIA company that develops and distributes consumer automobile pricing, specifications, and ownership and leasing cost data, recognizes manufacturer leases with the lowe ... Continue reading
Magazines' Concept Car Awards Announced at Design Forum Ceremony
DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- The best of the best displayed at the 2002 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and throughout the past year at auto shows around the world were honored this evening at the 9th annual AutoWeek Design Forum.The AutoWeek Editors' Choice Awards were announced by Dutch Mandel, AutoWeek editor a ... Continue reading
NEUBAUER AND CARNEGIE JOIN AMA SPORTS STAFF
NEUBAUER AND CARNEGIE JOIN AMA SPORTS STAFF PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) today announced two additions to its AMA Sports staff. Douglas Neubauer is the new Director of AMA Sports, replacing Hugh Fleming, who recently joined AMA Pro Racing as its Director of Safety & Logistics. Doug ... Continue reading
Team Spotlight on G&W Motorsports
Team Spotlight on G&W Motorsports DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 8, 2002) -- Cole Scrogham has been one of the most successful team owners in the Rolex Sports Car Series since its inaugural 2000 season. His G&W Motorsports team has won three team owner championships and seen its drivers capture two driver championships i ... Continue reading
Patricia Roberts, GM Exec to Speak at Automotive Women's Alliance
DETROIT--Jan. 9, 2002--Please join Patricia Roberts, General Director of the Women's Retail Initiative at General Motors as she shares information regarding programs to increase the membership of females in retailing for General Motors Corporation both as dealer principals and in the automotive retailing positions on T ... Continue reading
InterTrak Couples Passenger Safety and Vehicle Security
FRISCO, Texas--Jan. 9, 2002--InterTrak(SM) Tracking Services, L.L.C., an emergent Telematics equipment and service provider announces it will be showing its innovative "LifeTrak(TM)" Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) device at the 2002 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas from Jan. 8-11, 2002. "LifeTrak" is one ... Continue reading
Lansing Grand River Implements Best Proven Processes To Build World-Class Quality Vehicles
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2002 Lansing Grand River Implements Best Proven Processes To Build World-Class Quality Vehicles Lansing, Mich. - Quality is an essential part of creating customer enthusiasm for any vehicle. For a luxury car like the new Cadillac CTS - a sport sedan counted on to play a major role in restoring t ... Continue reading
Premiere Motorsports press release (USAR Team)
> January 9, 2002 > > -For immediate release- > > Premiere Motorsports signs New Driver and Big Sponsors > > Pittsboro, NC, (January 9, 2002)-Premiere Motorsports is proud to announce > that Andrew Medlin, a twenty one-year-old of Largo, Florida will be > campaigning the USAR Hooters Pro Cup car owned by Steve Husketh. ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2002 Collaboration Among Business, Labor And Public Sectors Created Foundation For Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant Lansing, Mich. - An unprecedented collaboration among union, management, government and the community created the foundation for the all-new General Motors (GM) Lansing Grand Riv ... Continue reading
'Virtual Factory' Enabled GM To Save Time And Costs In Design Of Lansing Grand River Assembly
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2002 'Virtual Factory' Enabled GM To Save Time And Costs In Design Of Lansing Grand River Assembly Lansing, Mich. - Before the first brick was laid for the Lansing Grand River Assembly plant, General Motors manufacturing engineers could "see" how the plant would operate. Using 3-D math modeling ... Continue reading
GM's Global Manufacturing Strategies Come Together At New Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2002 GM's Global Manufacturing Strategies Come Together At New Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant Lansing, Mich. - The all-new Lansing Grand River (LGR) Assembly plant is a state-of-the-art facility that advances an ongoing renaissance in General Motors manufacturing. Bringing together the best, ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2002 People-Focused Technology, Innovative Processes Help Make Lansing Grand River A State-Of-The-Art Facility Lansing, Mich. - Cutting-edge technology and innovative processes help make Lansing Grand River (LGR) a state-of-the-art assembly plant. But in keeping with LGR's emphasis on people, te ... Continue reading
GM Global Manufacturing System Is Built Around People
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2002 GM Global Manufacturing System Is Built Around People Lansing, Mich. - At its heart, the General Motors Global Manufacturing System (GMS) is built around people. At the all-new Lansing Grand River Assembly (LGR), plant layouts and processes have been designed to support the operator and the ... Continue reading
GM Starts 2002 With The Grand Opening Of Its All New Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2002 GM Starts 2002 With The Grand Opening Of Its All New Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant Lansing, Mich. - The all-new General Motors Lansing Grand River (LGR) vehicle assembly plant was unveiled today at a grand opening celebration attended by GM employees, media, industry analysts, state an ... Continue reading
A Tale Of Two Companies: Ford Prepares Cuts, GM Celebrates Plant
DETROIT Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday put to its board of directors a plan to slash thousands of jobs while rival General Motors Corp. celebrated a new assembly plant, highlighting the diverging fortunes of the world's two largest automakers. The other of Detroit's Big Three, DaimlerChrysler AG's Ch ... Continue reading
Ward's AutoWorld Announces Ten Best Engines of 2002
DETROIT, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Eighth Annual Ward's Ten Best Engines were announced today, Wednesday, January 9, 2002 during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Winners were selected by a panel of editors from Ward's Communications, the leading provider of auto industry news and inform ... Continue reading
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