Presidential Limousine To Debut New 2006 Cadillac DTS Design
WASHINGTON - This week, a jet-black, state-of-the-art Cadillac DTS limousine will roll through the nation's capital during the Presidential Inaugural Parade revealing publicly for the first time the new design direction for the 2006 Cadillac DTS production model. Similar to the new DTS, the limousine makes a bold styli ... Continue reading
Magna anuncia su previsión para 2005Magna anuncia su previsión para 2005
AURORA, Canadá, January 13 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) ha anunciado hoy sus previsiones para 2005. Mark T. Hogan, presidente de Magna, comentó: "Iniciamos 2005 con una buena posición para competir en la industria de los automóviles. Con un dedicado y motivado equipo, una amplia ex ... Continue reading
Annual Conference To Explore Bottom Line Profits Despite Competition And Retail Incentives
WHAT: 29th annual Automotive News World Congress "Your Growth Imperative: From Vision to Execution" WHEN: Monday - Thursday, Jan. 17 - 20, 2005 WHERE: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dearborn, Mich. HIGHLIGHTS: The four-day agenda features: * individual presentations by: - Michael J. Burns, chairman, president and CEO, Dana Corp. ... Continue reading
ARA Scholarship Fund Gets Donation From Former Recipient
FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 17 -- Former ARA Scholarship recipient Thomas G. Sheftel of Marietta, GA, now Thomas G. Sheftel, M.D., sent ARA a letter and a check in the amount of $5,000 to be placed in the Scholarship Foundation fund. Dr. Sheftel was a scholarship recipient in 1972. Additionally, Dr. ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Host Fiscal 2005 Third-Quarter Conference Call on January 20
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Jan. 17, 2005--Arctic Cat Inc. announced today that it will host a live Webcast of its fiscal 2005 third-quarter conference call on Thursday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET), following the release of its earnings before the stock market opens that day. Christopher Twomey, chairman ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 17 -- The turnstiles are spinning as folks fight their way into Cobo Center for the North American International Auto Show. But why battle the crowds or worry about parking when you've got TheCarConnection.com on the scene? Check out TCC's complete coverage of this year's Detroit Auto Show. More than 65 n ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Acquisition Program in Full Blast on Florida's Space Coast
Company Acquires Franchise Operations in Jacksonville, Cape Canaveral and Melbourne TULSA, Okla., Jan. 17 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the Thrifty Car Rental operations in Jacksonville, Melbourne and Cape Canaveral, Florida. The acquisition, which adds approximately 500 ve ... Continue reading
Household Auto Finance Announces New Name
Renamed company completes final phase of merger. As a result, new and expanded products are offered while high level of customer service remains unchanged SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17 -- Household Auto Finance, a leader in non-prime auto financing, will change its name to HSBC Auto Finance effective today, company officials anno ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces First Quarter 2005 Conference Call Webcast
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 17 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announces the following webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) What: Johnson Controls First Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call When: Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at 10 a.m. Central time Where: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/playerlink.zhtml?c=96 ... Continue reading
BOISE, Idaho--Jan. 17, 2005--In response to an expanding job market, Lithia Motors Inc. has teamed up with Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to present a career fair Thursday, January 20 at Lithia Ford of Boise, 8853 West Fairview Ave., Boise, ID, at 6:30 pm. Local students are welcome to attend and find out more abo ... Continue reading
Media Advisory: Robby Gordon Motorsports Sponsorship announcement and car unveiling (NNCS)
Media Advisory Who: Robby Gordon Motorsports What: Sponsorship announcements and car unveiling Where: Infield Media Center - Daytona International Speedway When: Wednesday, Jan. 19 - 1:30 p.m. Robby Gordon Motorsports will make a second sponsorship announcement while testing at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesd ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Names Kim Kovac Vice President of Human Resources
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 17 -- Metaldyne announced today that Kim Kovac has been appointed vice president of human resources. Tim Leuliette, chairman, president and CEO, made the announcement. In this role, Kovac will be responsible for the overall human resources function including compensation and benefits, labor relati ... Continue reading
COBURG, Ore., Jan. 17 -- In conjunction with its fourth quarter and year end results release, Monaco Coach Corporation invites you to listen to its conference call broadcast live over the Internet at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 1, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO) What: M ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Jan. 17, 2005-- Attensity's Unstructured Data Application Suite Selected for Cost Effectiveness and Easy Integration with Existing Business Processes Attensity, the innovator in unstructured data applications, today announced that NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. is deploying Attensity Warranty f ... Continue reading
PBR Signals Worldwide Enterprise Success With MAPICS
ATLANTA--Jan. 17, 2005-- Leading Automotive Components Supplier Now Claims Five Global Manufacturing Facilities, $600 Million Annual Revenue and Nearly 2,000 Employees Worldwide MAPICS, Inc. , a leading global provider of enterprise solutions for world-class manufacturers, announced PBR International (PBR) has strength ... Continue reading
ROUND ROCK, Texas--Jan. 17, 2005--Dell digital signage technology is helping retailers easily and effectively customize their marketing and advertising. Among them is Petro:Lube, a leader in maintenance services for diesel trucks, which selected Dell servers and LCD TVs to enhance its advertising and employee training ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Selects Semler IT to Serve the Danish Automotive Market
Semler IT to localize and deliver the Reynolds incadea system to automotive retailers throughout Denmark DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 17 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that it has chosen Semler IT, a division of Danish automotive services company Semler Services A/S, as a distributor and partner of the Reyn ... Continue reading
WINONA, Minn.--Jan. 17, 2005--RTP Company has formulated a wide range of custom thermoplastic compounds that withstand the higher temperatures of lead-free soldering in electronic assemblies. RTP Company's independence combined with an expertise of modifying high temperature resins with reinforcement and additive techn ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Announces New Executive Director of Operations
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 17 -- Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it has named Arthur Ickes as Executive Director of Operations at Spartan Chassis, Spartan Motors' Charlotte, Mich.-based subsidiary that designs, engineers and manufactures custom chassis for the recreational vehicle an ... Continue reading
Buddy Rice, Bobby Rahal and David Letterman to be honored for 2004 victory AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 17 -- His May 2004 victory at the Indianapolis 500 earned Buddy Rice a permanent spot on the base of the world-famous BorgWarner Indianapolis 500 Trophy. On Wednesday, Rice will receive a one-of-a-kind replica -- the Bo ... Continue reading
Goodyear Introduces DuraSeal Commercial Tire Technology
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 17 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it has developed a revolutionary commercial tire technology that repairs tire punctures when they occur, greatly reducing vehicle downtime and service calls. Goodyear's new innovative DuraSeal technology features a "built-in sealant" that all ... Continue reading
Engine Pre-Heaters: Smart Alternative to Unnecessary Engine Idling FENTON, Mich., Jan. 17 -- With the cold weather season in full swing, millions of American drivers are starting each day by idling their vehicles for 5 to 10 minutes. This routine practice may seem harmless, but it wastes billions of gallons of fuel and ... Continue reading
Toyota Joins in 2005 Inaugural Festivities; Donates Special `Presidential Edition' Texas Tundra
WASHINGTON--Jan. 17, 2005--In celebration of the second inauguration of President George W. Bush, Toyota will participate in a series of official and state society events throughout the week of the 55th Presidential Inaugural. Honoring some of the states where Toyota vehicles are built, the company will support the Ken ... Continue reading
Official Launch of New American Car Company: FISKER COACHBUILD, LLC.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 17 -- Henrik Fisker and Bernhard Koehler announce the opening of a new luxury car company, FISKER COACHBUILD, based in Southern California to appeal to the global market. The objective of FISKER COACHBUILD is to combine beautiful design with existing world-class engineering. The focus will b ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group President and CEO Describes Global Auto Industry as Post-Modern Decathlon
- Auto Companies must be at or near the top in every discipline - Innovative teaming with suppliers and partners essential - No let up in Chrysler Group's product offensive DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 17 -- Speaking to the Automotive News World Congress on Monday, January 17, Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche u ... Continue reading
Sneak Peek of New Cadillac DTS as Limo for Inaugural Parade
DETROIT January 17, 2005; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that Americans will get an idea of what Cadillac's newest model will look like when President Bush rides down Pennsylvania Avenue on Thursday. Bush will take part in the inaugural parade in a jet-black, Cadillac DTS limousine produced by General Motors ... Continue reading
Mazda Motor, China's First Auto Works Set Up Joint Sales Venture
TOKYO January 17, 2005;(AP) -- Mazda Motor Corp. said Monday it will set up a joint venture with China's First Auto Works Group Corp. to sell and distribute cars as it attempts to triple its sales in Asia's fastest growing market in five years. FAW Mazda Motor Sales Co. will establish the first network of Mazda dealers ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors Expand OEM Supply Arrangement for Mini-Vehicles
Tokyo January 17, 2005; (JCNN) - Nissan Motors, and Mitsubishi Motors have announced an agreement between the tow companies in which Mitsubishi will supply Nissan with an additional mini-vehicle on an OEM basis starting in the first half of fiscal year 2005. Under the expanded OEM agreement, Mitsubishi will supply Niss ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 17 -- STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail), the IT standards organization for the North American retail automotive industry, has announced that Unipart Logistics (Unipart), a provider of automotive logistics services, has recently joined STAR as its 47th member. STAR, a non-profit enti ... Continue reading
Tokyo January 17, 2005; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced that it will unveil a coupe-cabriolet concept of the New Colt - jointly developed with Pininfarina S.p.A of Italy - at the 75th Geneva International Motor Show on March 1. Based on the European Colt, the open car has a design crafted by Mitsubishi De ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Presented by Toronto Star Wheels - Champion's Banquet
January 16, 2005 For immediate release; 2004 Champions honoured! Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels honours 2004 champions OAKVILLE, ONTARIO The Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels drew to a close its 2004 season with the champion's banquet held ... Continue reading
Financially Struggling Mitsubishi Motors to Supply Minicars to Nissan Motor
TOKYO January 17, 2005; The AP reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp., which has been seeking partnerships to bail itself out of its deep financial woes, will supply minicars to Nissan Motor Co., both sides said Monday. Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Motors will supply 36,000 minicars a year to Nissan starting in the first half ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Jan. 17, 2005--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Last year, 2004, was a good year for the automotive industry, at least when it came to capital spending. The industry topped $4.7 billion in capital and maintenance spending in the U.S., a healthy ... Continue reading
Vacation Ownership Program Will Be an RV Industry First RIVERSIDE, Calif., Jan. 17 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today its plans for a spring 2005 consumer launch of Fleetwood Vacation Club, the RV ... Continue reading
Prolong Expands Retailer Lineup for 2005
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 17, 2005--Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products and wholly owned subsidiary of Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL), (http://www.prolong.com), a technology driven consumer goods holding company ... Continue reading
Ford's Auto Show Splash Got Writers Writing
By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network Read more Ford Motor Company news from the 2005 North American International Auto Show. View more photographs from the show. Journalists swarm around the Ford Fusion during media preview days at the North American International Auto Show.DETROIT, Mich., Jan 14, 2005 -- Begin ... Continue reading
Bobby Hamilton Dodge Ram Feature
Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005 Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway Clear!Blue Material from 2005 Testing. 704-975-3232 Craftsman Truck Series. BOBBY HAMILTON (No. 4 Bailey's Cigarettes Dodge Ram) NOTE: The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series scheduled test session at Daytona International Speedway was rained out Saturday and th ... Continue reading
A Lesson in Proper English: Keep Britain Tidy -Dumped Cars Given the Boot
WIGAN, England, January 17 -- - Have you got an old banger you need to get rid of? Well, thanks to a new drive by Keep Britain Tidy, you can now get it towed away FREE OF CHARGE. For the next fortnight, clapped-out cars will be shifted from your doorstep without charge by 189 councils - and it's all in an effort to sto ... Continue reading
Jeg's Engine Masters Challenge Winner Bound for Charity Auction
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 16 -- Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin will be live on stage Friday, Jan. 28, at the world-renowned Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., when the Jeg's Foundation Racing for Cancer Research program receives the entire proceeds from the sale of this year's Jeg's Engine Masters Challenge winn ... Continue reading
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