CRANBURY, N.J.--Nov. 24, 2004--Nearly one million clean, diesel-powered vehicles will be on the road in Europe by early 2005, and the same technology that keeps them clean could soon be demonstrated in North America. The million-vehicle milestone proves that available catalyst technology eliminates the black, sooty clo ... Continue reading
Isuzu Thailand Previews New Export SUV
Isuzu Thailand introduced its new SUV which will ultimately be exported to the USA. Called the MU-7, the new 7-seater is based on the D-Max pick-up. The name harks back to the 1990s when Isuzu sold an off-roader, called the MU Power comes from a new 3-liter common-rail turbo-diesel engine, capable of 146 bhp @ 3600 rpm ... Continue reading
New Ferrari Superamerica Revealed
<div align="justify"> <font class="newslead"><P></p><br> <a href=maker.plt?no=55 class="ailink">Ferrari</a> has issued the following press release:<br><br>The Pininfarina-designed Ferrari Superamerica combines Ferrari 12-cylinder berlinetta performance with a highly original, innovative take on the convertible concept. ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production November 24, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 24 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 245,917 units, down 24.7 percent from the 326,489 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now to ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Volvo XC90 V8
Volvo XC90 V8 As senior Volvo executives confessed to me off the record in Arizona during the XC90 V8 launch, Fprd, Volvo's parent company did two good things. The first was to buy them, the second-to leave them well alone. Rare, if not unheard of in the world of automobiles. Even though Ford is not unknown for stupid ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2004 Hyundai XG350
By Andrew Frankl, European Bureau Chief I had a very pleasant surprise the other day - the Hyundai XG350. After Jaguars and BMWs you might think that I am a hypocrite but let us look at value for money. The Jag I drove last month had a sticker in excess of 60 big ones whereas the similarly sized Hyundai is yours for a ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: France Fleet Market Solution 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 24, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c10012) has announced the addition of France Fleet Market Solution 2004 to their offering Introduction As the company car market matures across Europe, competition is driving down margins. This has resulted in several fleet ... Continue reading
AutoZone Partners With the USO to Rally Customers to Support Our Troops
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- This holiday season will be a little brighter for U.S. service men and women and their families thanks to a new effort announced today between the USO and AutoZone. The AutoZone Yellow Ribbon Fund will afford AutoZone customers nationwide the opportunity to support USO programs and services to be ... Continue reading
MUNICH, Germany--Nov. 24, 2004--Loh Kin Wah (50) joins Infineon's Management Board effective December 1, 2004. This was resolved at a meeting of the Supervisory Board yesterday evening. He will contribute his wide-ranging international experience to the board, in particular due to his many years of successful business ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 24, 2004--This new company profile on TI Automotive is part of a major new series of reports that will provide you with up-to-the-minute-analysis on the world's largest tier 1 and tier 2 component manufacturers. Each individual manufacturer is profiled in a consistent format, allowing you to quick ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 24, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c10005) has announced the addition of Belgium Fleet Market Solution 2004 to their offering. Introduction As the company car market matures across Europe, competition is driving down margins. This has resulted in several flee ... Continue reading
ConversionCenter.com Specializes in Conversion Van Sales on Website
New Vehicle Configurator Tool Builds Custom Conversion Vans, Trucks and SUVs to Order SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 24 -- ConversionCenter.com, the first website committed solely to conversion vans, trucks and SUVs, announces the addition of the Vehicle Configurator tool to their website. This new feature adds to ConversionCe ... Continue reading
Automotive Microcontroller Provides Enhanced CAN Message Filtering and Dual UART Interfaces
Low power consumption ST72F561 with 60 kbytes of Flash memory and advanced low-power modes enables cost-effective solutions across a broad range of automotive, industrial, and consumer applications GENEVA, Nov. 24 -- STMicroelectronics today confirmed its position as one of the world's largest suppliers of silicon devi ... Continue reading
DuPont Will Build Automotive Paint Laboratory in Japan
TOKYO, Nov. 24 -- DuPont today announced that it will build a $10 million laboratory in Japan to facilitate technical approvals for automotive coatings used by Japanese auto manufacturers worldwide and to support their home country assembly operations. The new facility, in Aichi Prefecture, will open in the third quart ... Continue reading
Jaguar Workers to Vote on Strike Action
LONDON, November 24 -- Amicus and T&G members at Jaguar's Browns Lane plant will be balloted for industrial action next week following this Saturday's mass demonstration through Coventry City Centre. At least 1,150 workers will lose their jobs if Ford carry out their threat to end car production at Jaguar's historic Br ... Continue reading
ZAP Signs Agreement With Costco
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 24 -- Advanced automotive technology Company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation. ZAP has entered into a vendor-supplier relationship with Costco to supply the <meta name= ... Continue reading
KAIST to Unveil Self-Regulated 2-Legged Robot This Year
Seoul November 25, 2004; Kim Tae-gyu writing for the Korea Times reported that a self-regulated bi-pedal robot will be presented to the public later this year, developed by a team of scientists from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). KAIST professor Oh Jun-ho, who led the humanoid research, ... Continue reading
Technician Training Program Celebrates 25 Years
DETROIT - The General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP) celebrates its 25th anniversary this fall. In 1979, GM saw a growing need in dealership service departments for qualified service technicians. As a result, the Automotive Service Educational Program was created, bringing approximately 700 tec ... Continue reading
Toyota Stirs Porsche's Interest in Eco-friendly Power for SUV's
Tokyo November 25, 2005; The Asahi Shimbun reported that Porsche's tech request might drive up desire for hybrids. What is the car of the future? A gas-chugging SUV or an eco-friendly little vehicle? Maybe it's something in between, at least for now. Just recently, Porsche of Germany sought from Toyota Motor Corp. a tr ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--Nov. 23, 2004--Enterprise Rent-A-Car ranks highest in customer satisfaction among airport car rentals, according to a nationwide study released today by J.D. Power and Associates. It is the fifth time in the past six years that Enterprise, the largest rental car company in North America, has ranked highest i ... Continue reading
Donaldson Company Announces Alliance With Stanadyne to Offer Diesel Fuel Filtration System
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 23 -- Donaldson Company, Inc. , a leading worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts, today announced a Filter Alliance Agreement with Stanadyne Corp., a leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of <meta name= ... Continue reading
Eaton Agrees to Purchase Hydraulics Manufacturer in China
CLEVELAND--Nov. 23, 2004--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it has signed an agreement to purchase the businesses of Winner Group Holdings Ltd., a China-based company that produces hydraulic hose fittings and adapters for the greater Chinese market. The purchase will be completed thr ... Continue reading
PEABODY, Mass.--Nov. 23, 2004--Boston Acoustics, Inc. , a premier manufacturer of high performance home and mobile audio solutions congratulates Chrysler Group for winning the prestigious 2005 Motor Trend Car of the Year award for the Chrysler 300. Boston Acoustics, in partnership with Visteon Corporation , entered the ... Continue reading
Todd Kluever Heading to Roush Racing
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS DRIVER HEADING TO ROUSH RACING Indianapolis â“ (November 23, 2004) American Speed Association National Tour regular and R ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Food Drive Nets Record Amount
CONTACT: Diana Rose (707) 933-3918 Thanksgiving Food Drive Nets Record Donation for FISH SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Infineon Raceway made a record donation of nearly 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food items to Friends in Sonoma Helping (FISH) following the facility's 4th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The a ... Continue reading
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