GM's Wagoner sees no problem with dealer orders
DETROIT, Aug 20, 2004; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner on Friday denied that dealerships were cutting back on orders of the company's 2005 models due to bulging inventories of unsold 2004 models. The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that dealers have too many unsold ... Continue reading
General Motors Recalling the Aveo
WASHINGTON August 20, 2004; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling 32,301 of its new Aveo cars because the rear seat belt can lock and become unusable, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday. All of the cars involved in the recall are from the 2004 model year. NHTSA said the seat ... Continue reading
Receives Apology From Fred Martin Motor Company and Money for Arnold's All-Stars Program LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20 -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has entered into a settlement agreement with Fred Martin Motor Company of Ohio. The lawsuit, which was filed in 2002 in the US District Court of Central California, sought dama ... Continue reading
Jaguar North America Dedicates Its Archives to Its First Archivist
MAHWAH, N.J., Aug. 20 -- Jaguar North America today dedicates its Archives to its first archivist, Karen C. Miller, in a ceremony held at its Eastern Operations office in Mahwah, NJ. The Jaguar North American Archives has been in existence since 1990, serving the company, the news media and Jaguar customers. The collec ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes for Pikes Peak IRL
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing BOWTIE BULLET POINTS: Chevrolet Notes for the Honda Indy 225 Pikes Peak International Raceway Round 12 of 16, Indy Racing League IndyCar Series Sunday, August 22, 3:45 p.m. EDT TV: ABC (live), 3:30 p.m. EDT * Into Thin Air The I ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Weekly North American Vehicle Production - August 20, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 20 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 342,324 units, up 4.8 percent from the 326,578 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now total ... Continue reading
Carfax Expands Vehicle Service Information
FAIRFAX, Va.--Aug. 20, 2004--Carfax is expanding the service information in its reports, providing a better understanding of how a vehicle was maintained. Now, more detailed service records are displayed in all Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Consumers demand this kind of data to help them make informed decisions about ... Continue reading
Baldwin Killed in Conn. Speedway Crash
THOMPSON, Conn. Aug 20, 2004; The AP reported that race car driver Tommy Baldwin was killed in a crash at Thompson International Speedway during a Featherlite modified race. Baldwin, 57, of Moriches, N.Y., is the father of Tommy Baldwin Jr., the crew chief for Nextel Cup rookie star Kasey Kahne. The elder Baldwin died ... Continue reading
Universal Automotive Reports 2004 Second Quarter Financial Results
ALSIP, Ill., Aug. 20 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. today reported financial results for the second quarter, which include a full quarter of contributions from the company's acquisition of certain assets from TRW Automotive, Inc. Sales for the 2004 second quarter, increased 45% to $25.9 million from $17.8 mil ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby Unveils New Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept at Monterey's Concorso Italiano
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20 -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CSBI) , announced today that Carroll Shelby, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Ford Motor Company , unveiled the new Ford Shelby GR-1 concept sports car at the 2004 Concorso Italiano automotive show in Monterey, CA. A uniquely emoti ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gasoline Prices and Crude Oil Futures Continue Going in Opposite Directions
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 20, 2004--For the 12th consecutive week gasoline prices declined in California while crude oil futures traded at record highs, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The summer-long downward trend for gas prices has continued on lower than expected demand and stea ... Continue reading
CASCAR: Mosport Speedway 200 Preview
CASCAR Super Series Preview: Mosport Speedway 200 For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / August 19, 2004 Three multi-time Super Series champs in tight points chase as CASCAR heads to Mosport LONDON, ON - When CASCAR makes its annual appearance at Mosport Speedway on Saturday night ... Continue reading
Senior GM official to head auto parts maker Magna
DETROIT, Aug 19, 2004; Reuters reported that a longtime executive at General Motors Corp. is leaving the company to head Canadian auto parts maker Magna International a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday. He said Magna's board was expected to approve the appointment of Mark Hogan as its new president a ... Continue reading
Fox & Hounds and the Horsepower Hall of Fame Welcome Woodward Dream Cruise Enthusiasts!
Exclusive commemorative print created with all proceeds to benefit the Michigan National Guard Family Support Fund! BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Aug. 19 -- Enjoy the August 21st Dream Cruise from the best seats in the house -- parking included! The Horsepower Hall of Fame and the Fox & Hounds show their commitment to the m ... Continue reading
More Than 1.5 Million Expected on Legendary Cruise Strip HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich., Aug. 19 -- On Saturday, August 21, 2004, the metro Detroit suburbs host the largest one day automotive event in the world, the Woodward Dream Cruise, celebrating its 10th anniversary. More than 40,000 classic street worthy cars will cruis ... Continue reading
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rain Shower Forces âœPepsi Hot August Nightâ at SSP to Sunday Night NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (August 19, 2004) â“ Late day rain showers has forced SSP officials to postpone the Pepsi Hot August Night scheduled for Thursday, August 19 to Sunday nig ... Continue reading
2005 Ford Mustang Chief Engineer Returns to Carnegie Mellon Campus for Speech
WHAT: Carnegie Mellon University welcomes one of its own, as engineering graduate Hau Thai-Tang visits the campus with his latest project -- the all- new 2005 Ford Mustang. Thai-Tang is the chief engineer of the 2005 Ford Mustang and one of the rising stars in the automotive industry. WHEN: Thursday, August 26th WHO/WH ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Drop Slightly, But Oil Price Cause for Concern, AAA Chicago Says
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 19 -- According to AAA Chicago's most recent fuel gauge report, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois now averages $1.90 per gallon, which is down 3 cents from this time last month and up 27 cents from last year's prices. In northern Indiana, gas prices now average $1.87, which i ... Continue reading
New Lexus IS 300 SportDesign Edition: Aggressive Styling with Suspension to Match
August 19, 2004 -- Detroit, MI -- Building on the success of the 2003 model, Lexus will offer a new 2004 IS 300 SportDesign Edition that combines aggressive styling cues with - for the first time - a Euro-tuned suspension to match. This marks the fourth Lexus vehicle to receive the SportDesign treatment, which exudes a ... Continue reading
BEN LESLIE HIRED AS INTERIM FORD NASCAR FIELD MANAGER
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 18, 2004 - Ben Leslie has been hired on an interim basis to replace Robin Pemberton as the manufacturer’s NASCAR field manager, it was announced today by Greg Specht, Racing Operations Manager, Ford Racing Technology. . Leslie, who served as crew chief for Ricky Rudd on the No. 21 Ford Genui ... Continue reading
GM Hybrid Technology To Help Reduce Emissions and Noise from Yosemite Valley
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. August 19, 2004; Yosemite National Park joins the growing ranks of communities investing in transit buses powered by GM's hybrid technology, which offers up to 60-percent-greater fuel economy and 90-percent-cleaner emissions. The General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a contrac ... Continue reading
California Judge Reduces Damage Award for Victim of Ford Explorer Crash to $150 Million
SAN DIEGO August 19, 2004; Michelle Morgante writing for the AP reported that a California judge upheld a jury verdict that Ford Motor Co. was responsible for an accident that left a woman paralyzed when her Explorer rolled over, but reduced the damages against the automaker from $369 million to $150 million. Superior ... Continue reading
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