LIVONIA, Michigan, March 16 -- TRW Automotive hat den PACE-Award (Premier Automotive Suppliers' & OEMs Contributions to Excellence) von Automotive News für das aktive und reversible Sicherheitsgurtsystem ACR erhalten. Das Unternehmen erhält den Preis in der Kategorie Produkt Europa. Der PACE-Award zeichnet in dieser ... Continue reading
-- Campaign to Address Possible Cruise Control Cable Problem -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 16 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall on certain 2001-2004 six cylinder Outback models, and 2002-2004 Impreza WRX 2.0L models to address a possible cruise control cable problem. This recall involves certa ... Continue reading
Freightliner Sprinter Cab/Chassis Makes Formal Launch Debut at Atlantic Builder's Show
"Northeast's Largest Building Industry Trade Conference Serves As Ideal Forum For This Long-Anticipated Market Launch" AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 16 -- DaimlerChrysler's new Freightliner Sprinter cab/chassis will make its formal market debut at the Atlantic Builder's Conference (ABC) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Held ... Continue reading
DONMAR Sues Nissan Over SKYROOF(R) Trademark
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 16 -- Nissan launched their 2000 Xterra Sport Utility Vehicle in 1999, offering a "flip up skyroof" option. However, the mark SKYROOF(R) had been in use by DONMAR Enterprises, Inc. since 1985 for automotive sunroof products. In 1989, DONMAR was granted a federal trademark for SKYROOF(R), regis ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--March 16, 2004--DriveCam Video Systems, a developer of fleet safety technology, today announced that Ampco System Parking, a leader in parking management systems, has installed the Driving Feedback System to record and manage driving incidents and improve driving behavior. Since installing the DriveCam progr ... Continue reading
ARKONA Announces Integration with Suzuki
SALT LAKE CITY--March 16, 2004--ARKONA Inc. (ARKN), the emerging company of choice in dealer management solutions for new and independent automobile dealerships, announces complete integration for dealership to factory communications with American Suzuki Motor Corp. Suzuki, with over 500 dealers in the United States, a ... Continue reading
Auto Insurance Discount for Certified Educators, Engineers, and Scientists
Esurance's Preferred Occupation Discount Rewards Eligible Drivers SAN FRANCISCO, March 16 -- Esurance Inc., a direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, recently launched its new Preferred Occupation discount for certified educators, engineers, and scientists. Gary Tolman, Esurance President and CEO, stated, " ... Continue reading
Bosch Participates in Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) Program
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 16 -- Kesha Davis, manager, supplier diversity development, Robert Bosch Corporation has been selected to participate in the prestigious MMBDC Executive-on-Loan Program. During her full-time, one-year term, Davis will assist the non-profit organization with its Project-One initiative, lin ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 16 -- Aura Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AURA) today announced that Clear Channel Communications, one of the nation's leading media companies, has selected the AuraGen(R) to supply mobile power for their remote broadcasting vehicles. Aura Systems will initially outfit a Clear Channel Chevrole ... Continue reading
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., March 16 -- Guardian Industries Corp., a global manufacturer of architectural and automotive glass and fiberglass insulation products, has selected the XRT Enterprise Suite as the software solution to support its treasury operations in the United States and Canada and interface with its treasury l ... Continue reading
MUNICH, Germany--March 16, 2004--Infineon Technologies AG ,announced today that it will acquire the 13 per cent minority holding in Infineon Technologies SC300 GmbH & Co. KG (SC300 KG) of Leipziger Messe GmbH and SC 300 Beteiligungs GmbH, for approximately Euro 278 million. The acquisition will be financed through incr ... Continue reading
Jan Reinas Elected as New Chairperson of the Board of Directors in Hydro
OSLO, Norway, March 16 -- The Corporate Assembly of Norsk Hydro ASA has elected Jan Reinas as new Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Reinas replaces Egil Myklebust, who has been member of Hydro's Board for 12 years, the last three years as Chairperson. Myklebust notified the Nomination Committee last November that ... Continue reading
Former Chrysler VP Forecasts Domestic 2004 Vehicle Sales to Hit 17.1 Million Units
ATLANTA, March 16 -- Ted Cunningham, vice chairman, director of sales and marketing for Bankers Integration Group (BIG), developers of BIGFNI 2.1, a secure, web-based financial interface that links lenders with auto dealers at no cost to the dealer, forecasted that vehicle sales in the US would hit 17.1 million in 2004 ... Continue reading
Toyota Adds Low-speed Range to Radar Cruise Control
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Toyota Adds Low-speed Range to Radar Cruise Control Tokyo, Japan, Mar. 16, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that it has developed an innovative radar cruise control system with a low-speed mode to help reduce driver burden during tr ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces $150 Million Suspension Module Contract
TROY, Mich., March 16 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group was awarded a multi-year, $150 million contract for a front, upper-corner suspension module for a new light vehicle pickup truck. The contract also includes rear suspension components. Production is scheduled ... Continue reading
Ford Plans to Build 27, 200 Focuses in Russia in 2004
MOSCOW, March 16, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co plans to make 27,200 Focuses in Russia, up from 16,000 last year, Ford Russia President Henrik Nenzen said on Tuesday. Nenzen told an automotive conference that of all new car sales in Russia, the Focus's popularity was outpaced only by domestic models. The co ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo To Recall 163,977 Rezzos, Citing Engine Defect
SEOUL March 15, 2004; Seon-Jin Cha writing for Dow Jones reported that South Korea's Ministry of Construction & Transportation Tuesday said GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. will voluntarily recall 163,977 units of its popular minivan model Rezzo due to an engine defect. The auto maker will recall the liquefied petroleum ... Continue reading
Hybrids Close to Becoming Common Equipment, But Can Diesels Compete? Questions ABI Research
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--March 15, 2004--By 2006, Toyota and Honda hybrid models alone could account for 10% of the over two million midsize passenger vehicle sales in the US, according to ABI Research, proving that hybrids are no longer a niche market. Reports indicate Toyota will introduce a hybrid version of its Camry mode ... Continue reading
AMA Riders Pleased With Improvements at Infineon Raceway
JPEG IMAGE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 AMA Riders Pleased with Enhancements at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Nine riders from manufacturers American Honda, Yoshimura Suzuki, Kawasaki and Yamaha converged on Infineon Raceway for a two-day test session on Monday, and all w ... Continue reading
NEC Electronics Introduces V850E/RS1 Microcontroller for High-End Automotive Safety Applications
New 32-Bit Microcontroller Provides Fast Processing and Dedicated On-Board Safety Features to Ensure Real-Time Performance KAWASAKI, Japan, DUESSELDORF, Germany, and SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 15 -- NEC Electronics Corporation and its subsidiaries in Europe and the United States, NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH and NEC E ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Monday from Houston Raceway Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION HOUSTON RACEWAY PARK, BAYTOWN, TEXAS Monday, March 15, 2004 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 REICHERT, BRANCH SCORE WINS AT HOUSTON RACEWAY PARK BAYTOWN, Texas - It took longer than originally scheduled, but NHRA South Central div ... Continue reading
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