GM to Invest $200 Mln to Refurbish Plant To Build New Saturn
DETROIT August 26, 2004; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said on Thursday it plans to invest $200 million in one of its Kansas plants, equipping it to assemble a new Saturn mid-size car that replaces the slow-selling L Series. Saturn decided to end production of its L Series mid-size car this summer, a year ... Continue reading
Hooters ProCup Series Final Story and Notebook
Shane Huffman Wins Food City 150 Bristol, TN—Shane Huffman went from first to worst and back to first. After winning the Advance Auto Parts Pole Award, Huffman started shotgun on the field after his exhaust needed to be replaced after qualifying. But at the end of the Food City 150 at Bristol Motor Speedway on We ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 -- Volvo's promotional tag line says their cars are "For Life." They aren't kidding. Purchased off the showroom floor in 1965 for less than $5,000, this 1800 Volvo has seen U.S. Presidents come and go -- even men driving on the moon ... and after nearly four decades and millions of miles later, thi ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Offers to Replace Tires
NASHVILLE, Tenn. August 26, 2004; Amber McDowell writing for the AP reported that Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire on Thursday launched a "voluntary safety campaign" to replace 27,000 tires involved in accidents that injured more than a dozen people and killed one. The replacement initiative involves Bridgesto ... Continue reading
Hyundai gearing up to launch hybrid cars
Seoul August 27, 2004; Kim Tae-gyun reporting for the Korea Hearald reported that while Korea is on a red alert over rising oil prices, Hyundai Motor Co., the nation's largest carmaker, is stepping up efforts to develop fuel-efficient cars that run on a combination of gasoline and electricity. Company officials said in ... Continue reading
American Society of Body Engineers
We thought this might be something your readership would be interested in. Attached you will find a press release detailing the American Society of Body Engineers (ASBE) eighth annual Executive Roundtable and Golf Day events. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Launches First U.S. Fleet of Fuel Cell Vehicles in 2004
STUTTGART, Germany, and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire- FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler launched the world's first fleet of fuel cell passenger cars in 2004. The fuel cell vehicle, based on the Mercedes-Benz A- Class passenger car, is called the F-Cell and it is being demonstrated and tested in Europe, the Unit ... Continue reading
Altair Engineering Opens New Vehicle Development Laboratory in World Headquarters
TROY, Mich.--Aug. 26, 2004--Continuing its industry leading efforts to support the needs of valued customers, Troy, Mich.-based Altair Engineering has announced the opening of a new, 10,000 sq. ft. vehicle development laboratory in the company's World Headquarters building. According to David Mason, Altair's Michigan R ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor and Raydan Manufacturing Enter into Licensing Agreement for Vocational Suspensions
TROY, Mich., Aug. 26 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group announces the signing of a licensing agreement with Raydan Manufacturing Inc., Alberta, Canada, for the patented Air Link(TM)(1) rear tandem suspension product line. This exclusive agreement begins a long-term global collaboratio ... Continue reading
BarCode ID Systems to Exhibit Automotive Compliance Labeling & Shipping System at Auto-Tech 2004
ATLANTA--Aug. 26, 2004--BarCode ID Systems, a mobile computing and RFID solutions provider, will demonstrate its innovative software program for automotive compliance labeling and shipping at the Auto-Tech trade show, August 31-September 2, 2004, Detroit's Cobo Conference Center, booths 408/410. ACLS--Automotive Compli ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Aug. 26, 2004--Carfax, the most trusted provider of vehicle history information, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Larry H. Miller Automotive Group. Under this multi-year agreement, Carfax will serve as the select provider of vehicle history information to all 37 dealerships in six states. La ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide Highlights Opportunities Created by the Growth of Global Platforms
Analysts identify a new benchmark for global platform production volume DETROIT, Aug. 26 -- CSM Worldwide continues to urge automotive suppliers to adjust to the new reality of global platforms, global rationalization, global quality and global procurement in order to optimize growth opportunities. During their recentl ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Aug. 26, 2004--I/Gear, Inc. today announced that Dana Corporation has deployed I/Gear software at its new production line in Stockton, CA. I/Gear software is used to integrate the manufacturing process and provide real-time intelligence for analysis and reporting purposes. Dana's decision supports I/Ge ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Executive Vice President to Retire
TULSA, Okla., Aug. 26 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that Peter G. Guptill, Executive Vice President-International, intends to retire on September 13, following over 10 years of service to the company. Yves Boyer, who has been serving as Executive Vice President for DTG's Canadian operations, ... Continue reading
Federated National Insurance/American Vehicle Insurance Chooses eAutoclaims
OLDSMAR, Fla., Aug. 26 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) announced today a new contract to provide the eAutoclaims national repair shop network to Federated National Insurance & American Vehicle Insurance companies for processing their auto physical damage claims. The business will run on eAutoclaims eJusterSuite I ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Aug. 26, 2004--Toyota ranks highest in satisfying vehicle owners in Mexico, despite having been in this market only since 2002, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Mexico Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study(SM) released today. The inaugural study, which is based on interviews cond ... Continue reading
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Aug. 26, 2004-- Acquisition Adds Significant Revenue to Company Already Well Above $1 billion. Annual Sales Volume Now Exceed 34,000 Units FreedomRoads, LLC., the nation's largest recreational vehicle retailer, today announced the acquisition of K&C RV. The acquisition establishes FreedomRoads in an ... Continue reading
PASO ROBLES, Calif.--Aug. 26, 2004--Knowing that profits are a priority in any language, IQMS, a leading provider of enterprise resource planning software (ERP) for repetitive, process and discrete manufacturing environments, has announced that EnterpriseIQ is available in German, Dutch and Swedish, with Spanish and Ch ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 26 -- Eight of the automotive industry's top analysts and forecasters are confirmed presenters at SAA's first-ever STRATEGIC PLANNING SUMMIT slated for Wednesday, September 1 in Troy, Michigan at the MSU Management Education Center. The event is presented in partnership with WJR Radio 760 AM in D ... Continue reading
Teleon Corporation Merges with Auto Centrix, Inc.
TAMPA, Fla.--Aug. 26, 2004--Teleon Corporation (formerly TLOC), announced it has closed an exchange agreement with Auto Centrix, Inc. (and the new symbol is PK.ATCX), a Canadian Corporation to acquire 100% of ACI issued and outstanding shares in exchange for 53,619,118 shares of Teleon and the assumption of limited cre ... Continue reading
NUEVA YORK, 26 de agosto /PR Newswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America, Inc. ("TMA") anunció hoy que Patricia Pineda ha sido nombrada Vicepresidente de Grupo para Comunicaciones Corporativas & Asesoría General en la sede de Nueva York de la empresa. Pineda, quien dependerá de Dennis Cuneo, vicepresidente senior de TMA ... Continue reading
Utility Trailer Expands Its Paragould, Arkansas Plant to Satisfy Increasing Dry Van Demand
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--Aug. 26, 2004--Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, refrigerated vans and Tautliner(R) curtainsided trailers and which is celebrating its 90th year as America's oldest trailer manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its ... Continue reading
Wescast Industries Inc.: Company Announcement
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Aug. 26, 2004--Wescast Industries Inc., . Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause unanticipated events and actually evolve to be materially different from those either expressed or implied. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the automotive ind ... Continue reading
By Carey Russ (c) 2004 I think it started when I made an offhand and disparaging comment about Lotus longevity to a friend who has a Lotus Europa. For those of you unfamiliar with the marque, Lotus is a small British manufacturer of sports and racing cars. Founded by Colin Chapman in 1952, its first few years were spen ... Continue reading
The American Beverage Institute Comments on 'You Drink & Drive. You Lose.' Messages
Enforcement, Not Scare Campaigns Are the Proven Solution to Nation's Drunk Driving Problem WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Today The American Beverage Institute (ABI) applauded the national drop in alcohol-related fatalities, and the many dedicated law enforcement officials who have saved lives with their untiring efforts to ar ... Continue reading
Democracy Cars to be Auctioned Off in Fall, 2004 - Proceeds to be Donated to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 26 -- Nelson Mandela and BMW of North America announced that in honor of the 10th anniversary of the first democratic elections held in South Africa, BMW will produce 10 limited edi ... Continue reading
MERCURY SHOWROOM TRANSFORMATION CONTINUES WITH ALL-NEW 2006 MILAN SEDAN
The all-new 2006 Mercury Milan will debut in the fall of 2005 Mercury unveils a sketch of its all-new entry-level sedan, the 2006 Mercury Milan. When the Mercury Milan is unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show, it will be the fourth new Mercury product introduced over two years. Milan, with its mod ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2005 Chrysler 300C
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The name comes from the past, but there is no nostalgia about the 2005 Chrysler 300C. It is an up-to-date take on the large American car, and a successful fruit of the Daimler-Chrysler merger. Quick history lesson: Set the clock back 50 years, to the first Chrysler 300. It got its ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Reviewing Daimler Alliance
TOKYO August 26, 2004; Audrey McAvoy writing for the AP reported that Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is reviewing its alliance with DaimlerChrysler, including cooperation in manufacturing mid-sized sedans, the company said Thursday. DaimlerChrysler decided in April against investing more cash in Mitsubishi Motors to s ... Continue reading
New car Review: 2004 Honda Accord Coupe EX
AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Honda Accord Coupe EX ENGINE: 3.0-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 240@ 6,250 rpm/212 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 107.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.6 x 71.3 x 55.7 in. TIRES: P205/60R16 All-Season STICKER PRICE: $26,960 While my wife doesn' ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Touring Edition
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Normally, with a test car I drive within a 75-mile radius of home. The driving is likely typical of what you do - shopping and day trips, highways and byways, commute traffic and, if I'm lucky, a chance to unwind on clear back road. But last week was different. I had planned a two- ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Names 2005 Vehicles to Best Hold Their Value
Online Vehicle Information Leader Reveals Secrets of Vehicle Depreciation IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 26 -- With 2005 model year vehicles hitting the dealership lots, Kelley Blue Book, (www.kbb.com) America's No. 1 resource for new and used vehicle information, is reporting the top 10 2005 model year vehicles that will best h ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- Toyota Motor North America, Inc. ("TMA") today announced that Patricia Pineda has been named Group Vice President of Corporate Communications and General Counsel at the company's New York office. Reporting to Dennis Cuneo, senior vice president of TMA, Pineda will be responsible for public and inve ... Continue reading
By Carey Russ (c) 2004 Everything old is new again. Hemispherical combustion chambers date to the early years of internal combustion, and provide excellent thermal efficiency and power production, especially in a relatively long-stroke, low-revving engine. They also work well with supercharging. The combustion chamber ... Continue reading
Dr. Bernhard Steiner Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Clean Diesel Technologies Inc
STAMFORD, Conn.--Aug. 26, 2004--The board of directors of Clean Diesel Technologies Inc (CDT) (OTCBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT) (AIM:CDTS) announced today that effective Sept. 14, 2004, Bernhard Steiner, Ph.D., 56, has been appointed its chief executive officer, and elected a director after the CDT board authorized an increase in ... Continue reading
Bristol Motor Speedway Ray Cooper O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline Maxlife. Clear!Blue Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004. 704-975-3232 BOBBY HAMILTON. (No. ... Continue reading
States Progress Drops Drunk Driving Deaths To Lowest Level Since 1999
NHTSA 38-04Wednesday, August 25, 2004 Contact: Kathryn HenryTelephone: (202) 366-9550 Alcohol-related fatalities declined significantly in 2003, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today. The decline was led by impaired driving reductions in 28 ... Continue reading
U.S. Celebrates the Ford Thunderbird's 50th Anniversary with Commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp
By: Mike Thomas | Ford Communications Network DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 25, 2004 -- The 50th birthday party has begun for Ford Thunderbird. To mark the occasion, the U.S. Postal Service has unveiled a stamp featuring the 1955 Thunderbird. The stamp is one of five saluting sporty cars of the 1950s. Thunderbird magic started ... Continue reading
Gordon's Pursuit of Title Is in Details
DARLINGTON, S.C. August 25, 2004; Pete Iacobelli writing for the AP reported that Jeff Gordon is indeed serious about winning Nextel Cup championships. He turned a 10-lap exhibition under the new lights at Darlington Raceway on Tuesday night into a solid, fact-gathering test that will serve him not only this fall but n ... Continue reading
Hybrid Pickups Aid Disaster Relief In Florida, Death Valley
DETROIT August 25, 2004; The ability of General Motors' hybrid pickups to function as mobile power-generating stations is being put to humanitarian use in disaster relief efforts in Florida and in Death Valley National Park in California. Thirty-five Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hybrid pickups are in Florida or a ... Continue reading
MBA Holdings Inc. Announces National Motorcycle Dealers Association Formed
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Aug. 25, 2004--MBA Holdings Inc. of Scottsdale, Ariz., (MBAH) has become a major investor in the formation of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA). MBA Holdings has been appointed to provide management and administration of the association and will provide the association with products ... Continue reading
Toyota To Discontinue Production Of The Celica And MR2 Sports Cars By The End Of 2005 Model Year
August 25, 2004 -- Torrance, CA -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced its plans to discontinue sales of the Celica and MR2 sports cars by the end of the 2005 model year. "The Celica and MR2 have been a favorite among sports car enthusiasts since their introductions in the U.S.," said Don Esmond, se ... Continue reading
GM Donates Three Sit-N-Lift Equipped Vans To United Way Community Services in Detroit, Aug. 26
Automotive Innovation Improves Lives General Motors will donate three Sit-N-Lift equipped Chevrolet Venture vans to United Way Community Services to benefit people with limited mobility at three agencies serving Detroit's tri-county area. Roderick D. Gillum, vice president of Corporate Responsibility and Diversity, Gen ... Continue reading
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