"Clicks+ Branding" Advertising Program For Automotive Aftermarket Introduced
Clicks+BrandingTM “double-dip” advertising Now For As Little As $199 per Month Automotive Aftermarket Advertisers Can Get Total Market Segment Advertising For the first time ever, a single ad buy on The Auto Channel on-line, offers aftermarket manufactures and distributors a way to reach participants in eve ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler minivans investigated for possible defect
WASHINGTON February 2, 2004;The AP reported that the government said Monday it is investigating DaimlerChrysler minivans after getting 109 complaints about failing air bags, horns and cruise control systems. There have been no injuries reported, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The agency is inv ... Continue reading
ADP Dealer Services Expands Comprehensive Front-End Solution
New Web-Enabled Front-End Offerings Bring Unprecedented Productivity Enhancement and Cost Saving Opportunities for Automotive Dealers HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 2 -- A powerful group of Web- Enabled solutions, designed to improve the performance and integration of automotive dealership "front-end" operations, was intr ... Continue reading
Anheuser-Busch Applauds Bill to Reduce Wyoming Teen Driving Accidents
Political/State Capital Bureau/Traffic/Family Editors and News Directors ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2 -- Anheuser-Busch Vice President, Legal and State Affairs Joseph Jedlicka today praised Wyoming State Representative Tipton and other co-sponsors for introducing legislation (HB 46) that has already been proven effective in many ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces 2004 Suppliers of the Year
TROY, Mich., Feb. 2 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the winners of the company's annual supplier awards. The awards -- which were presented Jan. 29, 2004, at ArvinMeritor's North American Supplier Conference in Troy, Mich. -- recognize outstanding performance in customer service, product quality, delivery and cos ... Continue reading
PONTIAC, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Automation Alley, Southeast Michigan's global technology cluster, announced today that its Technology Center received a $1.8 million grant from the State of Michigan to assist entrepreneurs and small- to mid-sized companies in bringing newly developed automotive technology products and service ... Continue reading
AVL Opens Innovative Application Center in Europe
Unique Facility Layout and Processes Increase Efficiency PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 2 -- AVL, an international engine and powertrain company, today officially announced the opening of its new Application Center in Graz, Austria. Drawing upon the combined efforts of powertrain development, simulation and test systems, the ne ... Continue reading
BOBBY STREMME AIMS FOR ASA LATE MODEL SERIES
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LAS VEGAS--Feb. 2, 2004--Press Conference Alert: WHAT: -- Release of Community Safe, new technology linking auto dealership and community to improve safety, promote awareness and enhance communications with customers and prospects -- Grammy Award winning rap artist, popular philanthropist and CallCommand Partner, M.C. ... Continue reading
Crane Co. Executives to Present at the Gabelli 14th Annual Pump, Valve and Motor Symposium
STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 2 -- Crane Co. executive management will be speaking at the Gabelli 14th Annual Pump, Valve and Motor Symposium in New York City on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 from 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Speakers from Crane Co. management will include Eric C. Fast, President and CEO and Dennis J. Hewko, President ... Continue reading
Delphi Achieves Record $3.2 Billion in Commercial Vehicle Business Bookings in '03
Growth in Europe, Asia critical to Delphi's success New bookings show Delphi's success in applying technology to commercial vehicles TROY, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Delphi Corporation achieved a record $3.2 billion in new commercial vehicle business bookings during 2003, officials said today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
Derek Daly back in Formula One Car
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SANTA ANA, Calif.--Feb. 2, 2004--This year, powersports fans, manufacturers and dealers are coming together to celebrate a common passion: motorcycles. The popular Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) presented by Toyota Trucks (IMS) will be at the COBO Conference/Exhibition Center, in Detroit, February 20-22, ... Continue reading
Drew Announces Sale of Intellectual Property And Lease of Equipment and License for New Product Line
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 2 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today announced that the Better Bath division of Drew's Kinro, Inc. subsidiary sold certain intellectual property rights relating to a process used to manufacture a new composite material. Simultaneously with the sale, Better Bath entered into an equipment leas ... Continue reading
ESP Data Solutions Launches New VinLINK System Fueled by JATO Dynamics at NADA
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2 -- Longtime VIN specialists ESP Data Solutions, Inc. introduced the next generation of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decoding this past weekend at the National Automobile Dealers Association show in Las Vegas. The cutting edge VinLINK(TM) system is the next evolution of the well-established VinP ... Continue reading
Falcon Financial Puts Its New Capital To Work For Dealers
New Loan Programs for Auto Dealers Include Variable Rate Franchise Mortgage Loans and Higher Loan-to-Value Real Estate Loans, both with Flexible Refinancing Options STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 2 -- Falcon Financial , a specialty finance company focused on the business of originating and servicing mortgage loans to automotive ... Continue reading
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today the appointment of Andrew M. Griffiths as vice president -- controller and chief accounting officer. Griffiths replaces Jim Smith, who ... Continue reading
Flexcar Adds Fuel to Los Angeles Region
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 2, 2004-- Car-Sharing Company Adds 24 Vehicles, Expands Operations to UCLA Campus; Automotive Industry Executive Ryan Grady Takes the Wheel as General Manager Flexcar, the nation's first and largest car-sharing company, has revved-up its Los Angeles operations with the addition of a new general manage ... Continue reading
Ford Sweetens the Stakes: Winner of Ford Championship at Doral To Drive Off in GT Supercar
* Ford adds a 2005 Ford GT to the winner's prize package at the Ford Championship at Doral March 4-7. * America's Supercar(SM) becomes the most valuable automobile prize in the history of the PGA TOUR. MIAMI, Feb. 2 -- When his last putt drops in the cup at the Ford Championship at Doral next month, the winner will cla ... Continue reading
Goodyear Selects ACS to Provide Human Resources BPO Services
DALLAS and AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- ACS and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that they have signed a 10-year agreement for human resources (HR) services. Under terms of the contract, ACS, a premier provider of business process and information technology solutions, will provide a wide range of HR busines ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 2 -- PT Cruiser fever might strike again when the new Cruiser convertible hits the streets this Spring. TheCarConnection tested the retro roadster and the results are in this week's edition. Speaking of convertibles, this week's spy shot captures the upcoming, open-air MINI Open. And there's a MINI faceli ... Continue reading
Gulf States Toyota Selects Experian Automotive's AutoCheck for Vehicle History Reports
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 2 -- Gulf States Toyota, which provides dealership support to its 144 Toyota dealers in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas, today announced it has chosen Experian Automotive, a division of global business solutions company Experian(R), as its preferred vendor for vehicle history ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz nomme Patrick C. Cauley vice-président, avocat général et secrétaire
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, February 2 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (HAYZ au Nasdaq) a annoncé le 30 janvier dernier la nomination de M. Patrick C. Cauley au poste de vice-président, avocat général et secrétaire. M. Cauley, qui occupait les fonctions d'avocat général intérimaire au sein de la société, relè ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Employees Awarded Promotions
JPEG IMAGE OF MELVYN RECORD ATTACHED Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Melvyn Record Awarded Promotion at Infineon Raceway; Jerry Wheeler Named Hospitality Coordinator SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Infineon Raceway employees Melvyn Record and Jerry Wheeler have been awarded promotions within the company, ra ... Continue reading
International Machine and Welding, Inc. Reports Interim Fourth Quarter Results Of Operations
BARTOW, Fla., Feb. 2 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today released interim results of operations for the fourth quarter ending February 29, 2004. Daniel L. Hefner, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Commerce Solutions, Inc., stated, "Based upon our books and records, we are p ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Bud Shootout Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates 704-500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge Bud Shootout Race Advance February 7, 2004, TNT Television, 8:00 p.m. ET MEDIA NOTE: To view the 2004 Texaco/Havoline Racing Media Guide, please visit http://www.havoline.com/rac ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Names Scott Ferriman Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Metaldyne announced today that Scott Ferriman has been promoted to senior vice president, Asia Pacific, reporting to Tim Leuliette, Metaldyne chairman, president and CEO. In this position, Ferriman will be responsible for all aspects of the company's business in the Asia Pacific region. "I am ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Announces Annual Meeting Date
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 2, 2004--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced that the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, at the Louis S. Myers Training Center, located at 1554 South Main Street in downtown Akron. The Board of Directors, at a meeting held Decemb ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Feb. 2, 2004-- -- $800,000 Airport Order Includes "PIRFECT(TM)" First Responder Training Simulator and Firefighter Simulators Upgrades Arotech Corporation announced today that its newly acquired FAAC subsidiary has received its first order for PIRFECT(TM) - a new training tool for first responders. The Detroi ... Continue reading
Platinum Warranty Corp.'s Growth Creates Challenge, Opportunities for New Reps in All States
CLEVELAND--Feb. 2, 2004--For Platinum Warranty Corp., high growth and innovation in automotive financial services and insurance products has created a challenge that includes opportunities for prospective representatives in all 50 states. With annual growth of 3,305 percent, Platinum Warranty ranked first in the 2003 W ... Continue reading
REGI U.S., Inc. Announces Phase One 42 H.P. Rand Cam Engine Tests Completed
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 2, 2004--REGI U.S., INC. (OTCBB:RGUS) reports that a REGI licencee for unmanned vehicle system engines has completed testing of the prototype 42 H.P. engine. Tests occurred at Adiabatics in Columbus, IN and at the U.S. Navy's test facility at Patuxent River, MD. The initial test result ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Feb. 2, 2004--Superior Industries International, Inc. plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003 at approximately 8:00 a.m. EST on Friday, February, 6, 2004. Superior has scheduled a conference call at 1:00 p.m. EST that day to discuss its results for th ... Continue reading
Tech spending by distributors to exceed $80B by 2008, says Pembro ke Consulting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: RANDY RYERSON FEBRUARY 3, 2004 PHONE: 215-789-2690 rryerson@PembrokeConsulting.com Tech spending by distributors to exceed $80B by 2008, says Pembroke Consulting PHILADELPHIA - New research from Pembroke Consulting indicates technology investments by wholesalers and distributors will boom ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive and Pep Boys Sign Long-Term Deal
Tenneco to Supply Ride Control and Performance Exhaust Products to Pep Boys' Stores LAKE FOREST, Ill., Feb. 2 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today a long-term agreement with The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack to supply Monroe(R) shock absorbers, struts and off- road Rancho(R) products to all of Pep Boys' stores nationw ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Receives Best Supplier Recognition from Oshkosh Truck Corporation
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- The Timken Company was recently recognized as "Best Supplier" by the Oshkosh Truck Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies for the fire and emergency, defense, concrete placement and refuse hauling markets. The recognition honors Timken's excellent performance in ... Continue reading
Thor Announces Record Sales For Second Quarter, 6 Months Backlog Up 83% To Record Level
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today a record order backlog and record preliminary sales for the second quarter and six months ended January 31, 2004. Sales in the quarter were $426 million, up 29% from $330 million last year. RV sales in the quarter were $374 million, up 35% from $276 ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 2 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that Car & Fly GmbH, the company's master franchisee for the Thrifty Car Rental brand in Germany for more than a year, recently opened a location serving Munich's airport. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO ) Peter Gu ... Continue reading
Treasury International Inc. Announces New Matrix Motor Company, Inc. Space Age Material
LIBBY, Mont., Feb. 2 -- Treasury International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TRUY) (Treasury) announces its potential acquisition, Matrix Motor Company, Inc., has an exclusive agreement for use of a new fabric in the manufacturing of racecar bodies and components. This new fabric is made of fibers processed out of mineral roc ... Continue reading
Wabash National Corporation to Present At Deutsche Bank Investor Conference
LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 2 -- Wabash National Corporation will make a presentation at the Deutsche Bank Global Transportation Conference in Naples, Fla. on February 11, 2004 at 11:45 a.m. EST. William P. Greubel, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mark R. Holden, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and Chri ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, Calif.--Feb. 2, 2004--For 2004, Yokohama Tire Corporation is introducing a new high-value line haul all-position radial -- the Yokohama RY617. The RY617 shares much in common with its predecessor, the RY083A, from its proven five-rib tread design and casing configuration to the same quality and reliability t ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Enterprises Names Jim Smith Vice President - Towable Operations
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today the appointment of James F. Smith as vice president - towable operations, a new position. Smith will be responsible for the operations ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Head of Manufacturing Receives Automotive Hall of Fame Award
Tom LaSorda accepts the 2004 Distinguished Service Citation Award AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Tom LaSorda, Chrysler Group's Executive Vice President of Manufacturing, received yesterday the "2004 Distinguished Service Citation" award at the Automotive Hall of Fame and Popular Mechanics Annual Awards Luncheon in Las ... Continue reading
Dodge Ram SRT-10 Grabs Guinness World Record
- Viper-powered Ram SRT-10 'World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck' - NASCAR's Brendan Gaughan Fastest Man In A Production Dodge Ram CHELSEA, Mich., Feb. 2 -- The Dodge Ram SRT-10 unleashed its Viper power today, taking its place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the "World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck." O ... Continue reading
Lexus Takes Runner-Up Finish in Rolex 24 at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla, Feb. 2 -- The Doran-Lista Lexus charged through the field from the 31st starting position to capture second in the Daytona Prototype class and give Lexus a podium finish in its first prototype start in the Rolex 24 -- the most grueling test in racing. Doran-Lista Lexus drivers Didier Theys, Fredy Li ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces Pricing for New 2005 Chrysler and Dodge Minivans
* Chrysler Group Reduces Minivan Pricing by Average of $3,000 and Makes Stow 'n Go(TM) Seating and Storage System Standard on Most Extended- Wheelbase Models * Dodge Introduces Lowest Priced Minivan on the Market at $18,995 * Chrysler Group Only Manufacturer to Offer Stow 'n Go -- 2nd and 3rd Row Fold-in-Floor Seating ... Continue reading
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 2 -- The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) announced today that is has reached agreements with the host companies for its 2005 through 2007 SAE World Congress events. General Motors Corporation previously agreed to host the SAE 2005 World Congress, while BMW AG (Bayerische Motoren Werke) will ... Continue reading
New Services Complete Newgen's Virtual Business Development Center (BDC)
Newgen launches SalesChannel Internet and AppointNet, completing its virtual business development center offering for automotive dealerships LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2 -- NADA 2004 -- Newgen Results Corporation, a leading provider of customer solutions to the automotive industry, will unveil its latest solutions at the annual N ... Continue reading
ZAP CEO Plans Electric Car Trade Mission to China
HONG KONG, Feb. 2 -- U.S. electric car startup ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) is planning a visit to China to find a way for the world's new manufacturing powerhouse to crack the electric car price barrier and deliver low-cost, production versions to American consumers. ZAP CEO Steve Schneider announced today he would be t ... Continue reading
General Motors Minority Dealers Association Announces Winner of Trailblazer Award
Reynolds and Reynolds honored as sponsor of the celebrated achievement award. LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2 -- The General Motors Minority Dealers Association (GMMDA) today named William Perkins, GMMDA past president, as recipient of the 11th annual GMMDA Trailblazer Award. Perkins received the award at the National Automobile Dea ... Continue reading
Opel Intros Tigra TwinTop Cabriolet and Coupé
The debut of the new Tigra TwinTop at the Geneva Motor Show (March 4 to14, 2004) will make Opel the first German volume manufacturer to offer a sporty two-seater with an electro-hydraulic, retractable steel roof that opens and closes automatically at the touch of a button. With dynamic lines and impressive versatility, ... Continue reading
New Skoda Octavia to be introduced in Geneva
Skoda Auto issued the first official photograph on the long-awaited new Octavia which will be introduced to the world at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. In terms of design, the Škoda Octavia is a brand-new car using modern technology. The car is 4,572 mm long, 1,769 mm wide and 1,462 mm high. The basic luggage- ... Continue reading
2004 Hyundai Starex In South Korea
Hyundai Motor Co., the biggest South Korean carmaker introduced an updated version of its Starex minivan on its home market recently. The 2004 Starex which is known also as H-1 on some other markets received a new front end with more promiment grille and bumpers. The 2.5 CRDi common-rail diesel engine has been revised ... Continue reading
The New-Generation C-Class Coming This Spring 2004
Four years after launch, Mercedes-Benz is significantly enhancing the technology, equipment and design of the successful C-Class. The newly sports-tuned chassis, steering and six-speed manual transmission make the C-Class an even more agile performer. Beginning in the spring of 2004, a four-cylinder powerplant with com ... Continue reading
Race Ramblings from the desk of Wayne Cloth
Congrats to the New England Patriots on winning the best Super Bowl in YEARS, 31-28 over the Carolina Panthers! No tune outs on this one, as it went down to the wire! With the completion of the Rolex 24, the 2004 racing season has officially begun! The Nextel presence at Daytona was very visible, as everywhere it HAD s ... Continue reading
Super Bowl Ads "Here and Soon Forgotten" - Locker Room Humor - Does it Sell Cars?
NEW YORK February 2, 2004; Michele Gershberg writing for Reuters filed this day after report: Juvenile humor dominated commercials at the Super Bowl this year as many advertisers aimed to please the widest possible audience and shied away from controversial or subtle statements. Gags such as a flatulent horse and a cro ... Continue reading
Bush Proposes Big Funding Increase for Hydrogen Powered Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Feb 2, 2004; Reuters reported that the Bush administration wants a 43 percent increase in federal funds to develop cars that run on hydrogen fuel and the service stations to support them. The additional $69 million would bring the program's total funding to $228 million for the 2005 spending year, which beg ... Continue reading
AMERCO Plan of Reorganization Approved By All Creditor Classes
Company is Poised to Emerge From Chapter 11 RENO, Nev., Feb. 2 -- AMERCO today announced that all of its creditor classes have approved the Company's Plan of Reorganization. Creditors under the Plan will receive a combination of cash and new notes in AMERCO. "Now that we have a 100 percent consensual agreement with all ... Continue reading
Apogee Promotes Michael B. Clauer
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 2, 2004--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. , which develops and delivers value-added glass products and services for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries, today announced that Michael B. Clauer has been promoted to executive vice president responsible for three architectural segment ... Continue reading
Apogee Revises Fiscal 2004 Fourth Quarter Guidance
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 2, 2004--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. , which develops and delivers value-added glass products and services for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries, today announced it has lowered earnings guidance for its fiscal 2004 fourth quarter, ending February 28. The revised guidance fo ... Continue reading
General Motors Expands XM Satellite Radio Availability to More Than 50 Models for 2005 Model Year
GM Builds One Millionth XM-Equipped Vehicle in February WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- GM announced at the National Automobile Dealer Association Conference that it will be increasing XM Satellite Radio availability to more than 50 cars and trucks in the 2005 model year -- continuing one of the fastest-ever technology rollouts ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Feb. 2, 2004--Ocentrix, a developer of Web-based systems for managing retail auto dealerships, announced today the release of Evolve, the first web-based platform for accounting, parts, and service that uses modern, open technology, allowing for complete integration with third-party business applications. Ev ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Webcast of Automotive Analyst Conference Presentation
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 2 -- Johnson Controls will webcast its management presentation at the Lehman Brothers Industrial Select Conference in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, February 4, 2004. The webcast begins at 9:50 a.m. Eastern time. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) To access the listen-only audio ... Continue reading
Mercury General Corporation Increases Dividend 12.1%
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2 -- Mercury General Corporation announced that its Board of Directors, on January 30, 2004, declared a first quarter dividend of $0.37, an annual rate of $1.48, representing a 12.1% increase over the rate paid in 2003. The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2004 to shareholders of record on March 15, ... Continue reading
VERI-TEK Automates the Engineering Process for Machinery Design With System From FISHER/UNITECH
WIXOM & TROY, Mich.--Feb. 2, 2004-- New Software Platform Transforms the Design Practice of Test and In-Process Verification Machines for Automotive Industry VERI-TEK, Inc., a manufacturer of product testing and process monitoring machines for engines, axles and drive shafts, announces today the implementation of a new ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Strong Profits and Revenues
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Feb. 2, 2004--"PACCAR Inc reported outstanding revenues and net income for the fourth quarter and full year 2003 compared with the same periods a year ago," said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. "PACCAR's focus on producing the highest-quality products in the industry, complemented ... Continue reading
South Korea January Car Saleds Down But GM Daewoo Up
SEOUL, Feb 2, 2004; Kim Kyoung-wha writing for Reuters reported that sales at Hyundai Motor Co (KSE:005380.KS - News) and other South Korean auto makers fell a combined 10 percent in January as debt-laden domestic consumers remained reluctant to shell out on new cars, data showed on Monday. The weak sales, which auto m ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz European Delivery Offers Added Price Advantage
MBUSA Program Features Seven Percent Savings; Now Available on Most Models MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 2 -- European Delivery is becoming an even more popular "option" for those picking up a new Mercedes during their European vacation. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that it will boost the price advantage of their E ... Continue reading
Kolbenschmidt Pierburg Selects AutoCom Associates for PR
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Kolbenschmidt Pierburg has selected AutoCom Associates of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., as its public relations agency of record in North America. "AutoCom's wealth of experience with automotive clients and their proven track record in the field of automotive public relations will enhance our co ... Continue reading
SAE Detroit Section to Introduce 2004 Nissan Titan at March 2 Meeting
DETROIT--Feb. 2, 2004--The Titan is Nissan's biggest vehicle and signifies Nissan's entry into the full-size pickup truck market. Diane Allen, Chief Designer, David Boyer, Vice President Manufacturing, Larry Dominique, Chief Product Specialist and Director, Nissan North America and Robert Sump, Vice President Vehicle E ... Continue reading
Dealers Concerned about Chrysler Advertising - Site Mistakes by Auburn Hills Execs
LAS VEGAS February 1, 2004; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Reuters reported that recent advertising missteps by DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler unit had dealers grumbling Sunday, but the company promised it will unveil an all-new advertising campaign later this month. Following a meeting with dealers at the National Auto ... Continue reading
Ford To Sell As Many F Series as they can Build
LAS VEGAS, Feb 1, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Sunday that production capacity will limit sales of its F-Series full-size pickups this year, although it still plans to sell a record number of the highly-profitable trucks. Ford has said its future goal is to sell about 1 million of the F-Series tru ... Continue reading
Olds Dealers Now Ready to Bury the Brand
Oldsmobile Dealers Ready to Bury 'A Wonderful Memory,' Nation's Oldest Automobile Brand LAS VEGAS February 1, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported from the NADA convention that -- No one's wearing a sandwich board with an ominous message, but for hundreds of Oldsmobile dealers attending their industry's annu ... Continue reading
Chrysler Chief : Toyota Sales Of No Concern For Us
LAS VEGAS, Jan 31, 2004; Reuters reported that the head of DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler division said on Saturday he wasn't worried about the possibility that Toyota Motor Corp. will overtake it as the third-largest automaker in the United States. "I definitely don't fear Toyota selling more or less than we do," Chrysler ... Continue reading
AASCO Motorsports Is Open 24 Hours
AASCO Motorsports Is Open 24 Hours DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., February 1, 2004 - The neon sign above the AASCO Motorsports' pit stall reads "OPEN 24 HOURS". The Dennis Aase-led crew proved in the 42nd Annual Rolex 24 at Daytona that it provides top-quality service to accompany its convenient hours. There was little rest for ... Continue reading
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