EPA, Ford Test Promising Clean Diesel Technology on Passenger Vehicles
Ann Arbor, Mich. - January 28, 2005; EPA and Ford Motor Company are refining and testing the potential for commercial application of a promising clean diesel technology that meets stringent EPA tailpipe emission standards and is more fuel-efficient than gasoline. This is the second phase of a research agreement between ... Continue reading
Advertising: Volkswagen America Hires MediaCom
NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2005; Reuters reported that automaker Volkswagen of America, named the MediaCom agency to handle its estimated $350 million media account for car advertisements. MediaCom is part of Grey Global Group, which was recently acquired by UK advertising holding company WPP. The decision displaces Havas Adver ... Continue reading
Cars.com Announces Winners of 7th Annual Affiliate Award Program
Affiliate Awards Recognize Innovation & Leadership of Local Automotive Classified Sites NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 28 -- Today at its annual affiliate summit, cars.com announced the winners of the 2004 Affiliate Awards, designed to recognize outstanding sales and marketing achievements in automotive classifieds among the Compan ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Credit Company Fixed Income Investor Meeting
David Cosper, Ford Motor Credit Company Vice Chairman and CFO, and Marion Harris, Director of Financial Strategy, will meet with fixed income investors in Tokyo on Thursday, February 3, 2005, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. local Tokyo time (2:00-3:30 a.m. EST). Investors and members of the news media can access the program on a l ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Rolls Out Vehicles, Job Training at Kennedy-King College
WHAT: Chrysler Group announces $300,000 support of Chicagoland Youth and Adult Training Center (CYATC), located at Kennedy-King College. Donation includes $50,000 from The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund and Chrysler Group vehicles. The donated cars, parts, training manuals and other items are valued at $250,000. CYAT ... Continue reading
Company Profile for EFG Companies
--EFG Companies (Enterprise Financial Group Inc.) is a leading provider of Finance & Insurance products, services and technologies for the automotive industry. EFG Companies has been developing and distributing innovative profit solutions to retail dealerships for more than 25 years. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, and ... Continue reading
Company Profile for Prolong International Corporation
--Prolong International Corporation (PIC) is engaged in the manufacture, sale and worldwide distribution of a line of high-performance lubrication, fuel additive and automotive appearance products, several of which are based on an extreme-pressure lubricant additive for use in metal lubrication, commonly referred to as ... Continue reading
Company Profile for The Cobalt Group
--The Cobalt Group is North America's leading provider of automotive retailing solutions. For a decade, Cobalt's exclusive mission has been to help automobile dealers and manufacturers leverage online retailing and customer relationship management (CRM) technology to increase their effectiveness and profits and to enha ... Continue reading
Eaton Corporation Sells $75 Million of Debt Securities
CLEVELAND--Jan. 28, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced it has sold $75 million of 5.45 percent senior debentures due October 2034, pursuant to an underwriting agreement with Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. This transaction brings the total amount of 5.45 percent 2034 deben ... Continue reading
Goodyear Says Tough Tires Rule ... On or Off the Trail
DALLAS, Jan. 28 -- With a major product satisfaction award fresh on the trophy mantle, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announces an addition to its line of Wrangler(R) premium tires for consumers who desire on/off-road performance for their trucks and SUVs. The on/off-road capability of the Goodyear Wrangler featuri ... Continue reading
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--Jan. 28, 2005--In response to an expanding job market, Lithia Motors Inc. has teamed up with Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to present a career fair Wednesday, February 2 at Lithia Chevrolet Saab of South Anchorage, 9100 Old Seward Highway, Anchorage, at 6:30 p.m. Local students, parents and tea ... Continue reading
Modine announces aggressive energy conservation program
Good morning, Here's a story idea for you. Modine, a world-leader in heat transfer devices for automotives, trucks, industrial, off highway and HVAC, is launching a new President's Energy Initiative at all 35 of our plants worldwide. We are announcing an aggressive, but achievable program to do our part in making the w ... Continue reading
New Goodyear Tire Offers SUV Solutions for Choosy Drivers
DALLAS, Jan. 28 -- "Choosy" consumers have a new offering - the Goodyear Fortera(R) featuring SilentArmor Technology(TM), which fits their needs for a tire on their no-compromise vehicles. Research shows that SUV owners select their vehicles for a reason -- they want the quiet comfort of a luxury passenger car, but als ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: IT Security in The Automotive Supply Chain
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 28, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12338) has announced the addition of IT security in the automotive supply chain to their offering The greater use of IT systems to introduce efficiencies within the automotive sector supply chain offers significant revenue ... Continue reading
LONDON, January 28 -- VIDEO: http://www.cannonballcan.com/video/winter/GreatEscapePromo.wmv WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2005, 6:30PM, FIRST SEATING WHERE: Screening: THE REX Cinema & Bar, 21 Rupert Street, LONDON, ENGLAND W1V 7FE After Party: Tiger Tiger - London 29 The Haymarket London SW1Y 4SP COST: GBP80.00 per Per ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services Americas President Outlines Challenges Facing Automotive Finance Companies
- Business structure and customer relationships drive success - Marketing strategy focuses on brands, dealers and consumers NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 28 -- Speaking to the American Financial Services Association's (AFSA) 9th Annual Vehicle Finance Conference and Exposition here last night, DaimlerChrysler Services Americas Pre ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Announces Calendar Year 2005 Pricing
MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 28 -- Effective February 1, 2005, Mercedes-Benz USA will increase the prices on select Mercedes-Benz vehicles by a sales-weighted average of 0.7 percent. Vehicles impacted are within the SLK-, CLK-, E-, CL-, SL- and G-Class model lines. Prices on Maybach models will also increase. MBUSA, headquarte ... Continue reading
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief After some 22 years at the helm (with my partner) of outspoken CAR Magazine I still find the contrast between British and American enthusiast publications astonishing. I am not saying that magazines such as Car & Driver never criticize anything beyond the positioning of the ashtra ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Final Production Run Of Valkyrie Rune
January 28, 2005 For Immediate Release Honda Announces Final Production Run Of Valkyrie Rune Torrance, CA - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today that the final manufacturing run of the Rune will occur in Spring 2005. "Honda is very proud of this historic model achievement, and our pursuit of the challenge of ... Continue reading
WCSX Promotes JJ & Lynne's Stone Soup GTO Kids Leukemia Fundraiser
A GTO It Is! JJ & Lynne's Stone Soup Project(tm) Decide On Classic Car (Detroit, Mich.-January 28, 2005) . . . WCSX's Morning Show hosts Jim Johnson (JJ) & Lynne Woodison announced that the 3rd Annual Stone Soup Project car will be a 1965 GTO convertible. JJ & Lynne's Stone Soup Project was inspired by a fable wherein ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Price Adjustments on Selected 2005 Models
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 28 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced new base vehicle pricing for certain 2005 model year cars and trucks. The price adjustment for 15 selected Toyota and Scion models reflects an average Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) increase of $142, or 0.6%. Scion models ... Continue reading
New Truck Review: 2004 Ford F-150
Ford hits a homerun with 2004 F-150 By: Walter Hager We can’t say we didn’t see it coming, and the moment is finally here. Last year, trucks finally outsold cars in all but four states – New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. In fact, the top-three selling vehicles so far this year are t ... Continue reading
2004 Acura TL provides an excuse to take the back road home By: Walter Hager Just like you had to eat all your veggies before you got dessert, I’m going to make you sit through a brief history lesson before we go play with the new TL. Since its US inception in 1986, Acura’s goal has been to provide well-cra ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - 1/28/05
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 28 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 346,581 units, up 15.7 percent from the 299,447 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now tota ... Continue reading
Charlie VogelheimJoins J.D. Power and Associates as Vice President of Automotive Development
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. January 28, 2005; Charlie Vogelheim, auto industry leader and former executive editor of the Kelley Blue Book, has joined global marketing information firm J.D. Power and Associates as vice president of automotive development. Vogelheim will be responsible for the J.D. Power and Associates Inte ... Continue reading
The 2005 BMW 7 Series - Phase 2
The most successful BMW 7 Series of all time, is ready to stride confidently into the second phase of its lifecycle. Headlining the enhancements are two more powerful V8 engines. Driving dynamics and sporting performance are enriched for greater levels of satisfaction. Detail refinements to the exterior and interior br ... Continue reading
Porsche to sell at least 80,000 cars in fiscal year 2005
STUTTGART, Germany, Jan 28, 2005; Christiaan Hetzner writing for Reuters reported that Porsche forecast its vehicle sales would rise to at least 80,000 in its fiscal year to July 2005, buoyed by new generations of its iconic 911 sports coupe and entry-level Boxster roadster. The news disappointed some bullish investors ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Awarded Contract to Supply Drum Brakes to Mack Trucks, Inc.
TROY, Mich., Jan. 28 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group has been awarded a major three-year supply contract to supply its Meritor(R) Q Plus(TM) cam brakes to Mack Trucks, Inc. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) Meritor Q Plus brakes wil ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Awarded Contract to Supply Drum Brakes to Volvo Trucks North America
TROY, Mich., Jan. 28 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group has been awarded a major three-year supply contract to supply its Meritor(R) Q Plus(TM) cam brakes to Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) Meritor Q ... Continue reading
ATX Praises Powell's Positive Impact on Telematics
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Jan. 28 -- ATX Technologies, Inc., released the following statement regarding the resignation by Chairman Michael Powell of the Federal Communications Commission announced last week: Michael Powell has led the FCC during a challenging time. During his tenure he recognized the great promise of new tec ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Excitement Growing for NeoSynergy's Web-Based Enterprise Technology Platform
First commercial installations complete with enthusiastic dealer response NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 28 -- Pent-up demand and anticipation are being replaced with excitement as automotive dealers around the country go live with NeoSynergy's 100 percent Web-based Darwin enterprise technology platform. The software developer toda ... Continue reading
CallCommand Provides Free Turnkey DNC/OFAC Solution to All US Chrysler Group and Honda Dealers
CINCINNATI--Jan. 28, 2005--In response to increased awareness within the automotive industry for the need to comply with Federal and State Do Not Call (DNC) legislation, and the lack of comprehensive solutions for dealers, CallCommand(TM), a leading provider of web-based communication solutions to automotive retailers ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce January 2005 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's January Sales WHO: Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group, Senior Vice President - Sales WHEN: Tuesday, February 1, 2005 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST DETAILS: Teleconference: 1-800-857-0714 Domestic Teleconference: 1-210-795-9123 International Call Leader: Kevin McCormick Pa ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Fixed Income Investor Meeting
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 28 -- David Brandi, Director of Long-Term Funding, and Dan Gardetto, Manager of Fixed Income Investor Relations, Ford Motor Company, will meet with fixed income investors in Toronto, Canada, on February 3, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Investors and members of the news media can access the program on a l ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Jan. 28, 2005--Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries company , today announced a cooperative agreement with United States Gypsum Company, a subsidiary of USG Corporation , to design and develop new building framing systems and products. "We will work together to develop new products and test ... Continue reading
Dtomi Air Spring Axle Trailer Being Evaluated by Major Motorcycle Manufacturer
PLANTATION, Fla.--Jan. 28, 2005--Dtomi, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("Dtomi") (OTCBB: DTOI), announced today that a prototype of a motorcycle trailer fitted with its Air Spring Axle(TM) is being evaluated by a major motorcycle manufacturer. The Air Spring Axle(TM) is an innovative, patented suspension that provides the ... Continue reading
Guidepoint Announces Newly Formed Board of Advisors
Enlists veteran automotive, marketing & development execs to provide guidance PONTIAC, Mich., Jan. 28 -- GPSi, llc today announced it has formed a board of advisors to provide guidance to its fast-growing Guidepoint(TM) operation. The Pontiac, Mich.-based provider of stolen vehicle recovery, driver safety and convenien ... Continue reading
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--Jan. 28, 2005--Honeywell today announced 2004 full-year earnings of $1.68 per share, in line with prior guidance and up 9% versus 2003. Sales of $25.6 billion were up 11% compared to 2003, resulting from organic growth in all four operating segments. Full-year cash flow from operations was $2.3 b ... Continue reading
Houston Auto Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Autos
99% Cleaner Vehicles Now Available to Consumers in Showrooms HOUSTON, Jan. 28 -- Major automakers this week announced a landmark achievement that will help clean the air and protect the environment, as they introduced at the Houston Auto Show a new generation of vehicles that are 99 percent cleaner than vehicles from 3 ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony Reports Second Quarter Sales and Earnings
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation today reported net income for the company's second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004 reached $38,119,000, or $1.08 per diluted share, compared with net income of $26,650,000, or $.74 per diluted share in the second quarter last year. Net sales increased two p ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Announces Staffing Reductions
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Jan. 28, 2005--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced that it has adjusted employment levels at its plants around the world in line with its recent slowdown in sales and that it has also reduced staffing in its selling, administrative and other overhead functions. The company will take a pre-tax charge of ... Continue reading
Media Test Rides of U.S. Compliant Smart Cars Americanized by ZAP Available in Los Angeles
Test-Drives to the Media by Appointment, Wednesday, February 2, 2005 in Los Angeles Area SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 28 -- One of the most popular cars in the Europe -- as well as one of the smallest and most efficient -- is now for sale from automotive technology pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) . ZAP has completed U.S ... Continue reading
Midas Canada Awards Advertising Responsibilities to DDB Canada, Carat
MARKHAM, Ontario--Jan. 28, 2005--Midas Canada will establish new marketing partnerships with leading creative advertising agency DDB Canada and media planning and buying agency Carat beginning in April, according to Glenn Root, Midas' vice president for Canadian operations. "These new agency relationships will enhance ... Continue reading
Modine Announces President's Initiative for Energy Conservation
RACINE, Wis.--Jan. 28, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in thermal management, announced today it is launching a new aggressive President's Initiative for Energy Conservation at its 35 manufacturing facilities worldwide to conserve resources, prevent pollution, eliminate waste and further reduce oper ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 28 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. announced today that the Company will participate in the Brean Murray & Co. Annual Institutional Investor Conference on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference will be held at The New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY. The presentation will ... Continue reading
NeoSynergy Adds Five Key Third-Party Services to Evolutionary Web-Based Dealer Technology Platform
RouteOne, Payroll Online, 700 Credit, Motor Labor Time Guides and MotorAlley.com partner with software developer NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 28 -- Aggressively positioning itself to revolutionize automotive dealership operations in the 21st Century, NeoSynergy today announced partnerships with RouteOne, Payroll Online, 700 Credi ... Continue reading
High-performance standalone Flash memory chip will satisfy automotive systems' demand for rugged, wide temperature range code storage GENEVA, Jan. 28 -- STMicroelectronics has announced the introduction of a new 32-Mbit Flash memory chip intended specifically for demanding automotive applications where other memory typ ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Announces Agreement With gedas AG
MS2 automotive retailing solution based on incadea solution platform DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced an agreement with gedas AG through which gedas is deploying a version of Reynolds incadea automotive retailing software platform in the United Kingdom for dealerships across the Volk ... Continue reading
RouteOne LLC to Partner With NeoSynergy
RouteOne system to utilize NeoSynergy's Darwin eXtended Enterprise technology FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 28 -- RouteOne LLC continues to advance its credit application management system with the inclusion of NeoSynergy and its flagship solution, Darwin eXtended Enterprise (XE). Jointly owned by DaimlerChrysler Servi ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Honored for Best Shareholder Returns in 2004
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 28 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. won top honors for Best Shareholder Returns in 2004 among the U.S. automotive retailers. The award, jointly presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Automotive News at the annual Automotive News World Congress in Dearborn, Mich., recognized the company's 10.3 percent in ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE--Jan. 28, 2005--Thomas Equipment, Inc., ("Thomas") (OTCBB: TEQI) announced today that it has received notification from GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS, ("GD Land Systems") a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation , of its certification as a supplier. The certification will allow Thomas to sell its machiner ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: Q4/Year End 2004 BorgWarner Inc. Earnings Conference Call Webcast
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 28 -- BorgWarner Inc. announces the following webcast: What: Q4/Year End 2004 BorgWarner Inc. Earnings Conference Call When: February 4, 2005, 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) Where: http://www.bwauto.com/investor_webcasts_right.html How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address ab ... Continue reading
Castrol Partners With Funkmaster Flex Hip Hop Car Culture Icon
National Radio and TV Personality Funkmaster Flex Supports Premium Synthetic Motor Oil On-Air, Online and In-Person WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 28 -- He's a radio DJ who delivers Hip Hop hits people want to hear. He's a TV show host with a magnetic personality. He's a car club founder, racing series organizer, business entrepren ... Continue reading
TOKYO, Jan. 28 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal third quarter and the nine months ended December 31, 2004. Third Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2004 totaled JPY 150.7 billion (USD 1,447 million), a ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Pain at the Pumps
IRVING, Texas--Jan. 28, 2005--Motorists are paying more at the pumps as the price of gasoline increased for the third straight week, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline is up 3.4 cents to $1.792. Corpus Christi's average increased less two c ... Continue reading
* X Games athletes and media race Jeep(R) vehicles on a specially built course that runs UP the side of Buttermilk Mountain * Six $1,000 prizes to be awarded to athlete/media charities: Boarding for Breast Cancer, Clayton Memorial Foundation, Aspen Community Foundation ASPEN, Colo., Jan. 28 -- What do you get when you ... Continue reading
IRVINE, CA January 29, 2005; As it marks its 10th anniversary of auto marketing innovation, Autobytel salutes Automotive News’ “Innovative Dealers” for 2004. This prestigious industry distinction is presented to the ten automotive dealers nationwide who have introduced breakthrough strategies to marke ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces New $2.6 Billion Cash Injection
TOKYO January 28, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Friday that companies in its Mitsubishi conglomerate will invest 270 billion yen ($2.62 billion) in additional capital to aid its turnaround. With the additional investment, machinery maker Mitsubishi ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Reports Fall in Earnings
TOKYO January 28,2005, The AP reported that Honda Motor Co. said Friday its group net profit for the October-December quarter shrank 0.2 percent on-year as the stronger yen crimped its earnings despite upbeat sales. The nation's third-largest automaker said its group net profit for the third fiscal quarter totaled 150. ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Head up for Second Straight Week; Many California Regions Are over $2 a Gallon
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 28, 2005--The brief relief from $2-a-gallon gas prices for many Southern Californians appears to be over, as gas price hikes continued for the second straight week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los ... Continue reading
Ganassi quotes from LMS Media Tour.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005 Ray Cooper Lowe's Motor Speedway Media Tour Clear!Blue Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Stop 704-975-3232 CHIP GANASSI (Owner Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates) OPENING COMMENTS "This team is about consistently competing at the highest level and at the same time providing more value t ... Continue reading
Ashland Settles Shareholder Litigation and Adopts Corporate Governance Changes
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 27 -- Ashland, Inc. today announced the implementation of significant corporate governance changes in connection with the settlement of shareholder derivative litigation filed in August 2002. Ashland is a diversified company whose products and services include new construction, specialty chemica ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Donates $50,000 to Tsunami Relief Efforts
TROY, Mich., Jan. 27 -- In response to the devastation caused by the Dec. 26 South Asian tsunamis, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) today made a $50,000 donation to the Salvation Army tsunami relief efforts through Detroit-based NBC affiliate WDIV-Local 4 and its "A Gift for Galle" donation campaign. "In fac ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Continues to Grow Presence in China
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 27, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) continues to grow its presence in China - this time opening up a new facility in Qingdao, China, to produce universal joints and chassis products for the aftermarket industry. The facility opened its doors in October 2004 and is expected to add c ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Magazine Launches Race Series
World's Largest Auto Magazine Allows Novice Drivers to Race ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 27 -- Car and Driver, the world's largest automotive enthusiast magazine, is changing the face of entry-level motorsports with the introduction of the Car and Driver RACE SERIES -- powered by Precision Racing. No racing experience will b ... Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27 -- Details about American Auto Exchange's new products, services, and alliances will be revealed to more than 30,000 auto dealers, show attendees, and journalists at the 2005 National Automotive Dealers Association Annual Conference in News Orleans. aaXchange will be introducing SmartLaunch(TM) an ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 27, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12175) has announced the addition of A global market review of automotive steering systems - trends, companies and forecasts to 2010 - 2nd edition to their offering During the last 15 years, there has been a slow evolution ... Continue reading
Bosch Group Increases Sales 10 Percent Worldwide
Bosch on Course for Growth in All Markets FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 27 -- The Bosch Group increased its 2004 worldwide sales by 10 percent, reaching $49.7 billion (40 billion euros). Growth was demonstrated in all business sectors, with dynamic activity in the Automotive Technology and Industrial Technology sectors ... Continue reading
Navicom Has Had Immediate Success at the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 27 -- NowAuto, Inc. (Pink Sheets: NWAU) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Navicom has had immediate success at the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction. The auction that opened Wednesday is expected to bring over 185,000 attendees in a 5-day period. Navicom believes that its innovative di ... Continue reading
Formula One Manufacturers Hold Out Against Ecclestone (Update1)
Jan. 26, 2005; Bloomberg reportesd that Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. have given support to three other Formula One manufacturers who are threatening to stage a rival motor-racing series, a week after Ferrari SpA's decision to tie itself to rights holder Bernie Ecclestone until 2012. Honda, Toyota, DaimlerChry ... Continue reading
Ford Recalling Pickups and Sport Utility Vehicles Because of Fire Risk
DEARBORN, Mich. January 27, 2005; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 800,000 pickups and sport utility vehicles because the cruise control switch could short circuit and cause a fire under the hood, the nation's second biggest automaker said Thursday. The recall affects approximately 792,000 Ford F ... Continue reading
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