The 2006 Volkswagen Passat Estate - First Look
Pre-production of the new Passat Estate has begun. The countdown to the European launch of the sixth new Volkswagen this year is underway: the first Passat Estates will be presented at VW dealerships in Germany, the debut market, on 19 August. Advance sales start on 3 June. Prices start from 22 900 euros including stan ... Continue reading
GM Chairman Addresses Stockholders At Annual Meeting
WILMINGTON, Del. June 7, 2005; General Motors Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner today delivered a state of the business address at the company's annual meeting of stockholders. The following are his remarks: I'd like to focus my State of the Business comments today on recent developments, and spec ... Continue reading
Washington DC June 7, 2005; USA Today .com reported that in a surprise announcement at a contentious annual shareholders meeting Tuesday, ailing General Motors said it will eliminate 25,000 U.S. hourly jobs by 2008 and shut an unspecified number of factories. It also said, for the first time, that it might sell part of ... Continue reading
Gagnon No Longer President, COO of Visionary Vehicles LLC
Washington DC June 7, 2005;The AIADA newsletter reported that ”Pierre Gagnon on Monday said he resigned as president and COO of Visionary Vehicles LLC. He said the company’s CEO, Malcolm Bricklin, "reneged" on key commitments to him. Bricklin said Gagnon was "terminated" in April,” reports Automotive ... Continue reading
VW to Launch New Phase of Cost-Cutting
Washington DC June 7, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that “Volkswagen plans another multi-billion-euro cost-cutting program in 2006 to 2008 to help offset sagging car markets and rampant price wars, its chief executive told the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on Monday,” reports Reuters. "By November this year, ... Continue reading
Porsche Celebrates Production Landmark at Leipzig Plant
100,000th Cayenne Rolls off Production Line; Capacity Utilization Still at Maximum ATLANTA, June 7 -- Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, today celebrates a production milestone a little earlier than expected: The 100,000th Cayenne, a Turbo model finished in "Prosecco" metallic paint, rolled off the production line ... Continue reading
Smart Cars May Hit U.S. Showroom in 2007
Washington DC June 7, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that consumers in the U.S. may be able to shop for Smart mini cars as early as 2007, pending favorable market and currency conditions, said Ulrich Walker, head DaimlerChrysler AG’s Smart unit, reports The Detroit Free Press. "The U.S. is attractive for us, ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite Does Texas Two-Step
Jimmy Kite Does Texas Two-Step FORT WORTH, Tex., June 7, 2005 - A month ago, Jimmy Kite was planning to enjoy a quiet weekend at home in Stockbridge, Ga. with his family on June 9-11th. His plans changed quickly with two separate decisions by MRD Motorsports owner Dave Malcolmson (Largo, Fla.) and Ethanol Hemelgarn Rac ... Continue reading
Auto Centrix, Inc. Announces Barrie Auto Auction, Launches Their Simulcast Auction Software
TAMPA, Fla. and HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, June 7 -- Auto Centrix, Inc. (ATCX.PK) announced today that Barrie Auto Auction LTD will launch Auto Centrix's real-time simulcast auction software to their clients and customers. Barrie Auto Auction LTD was established in 1991 to serve the needs of licensed automobile dealers, fle ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--June 7, 2005--GlobalAutoIndustry.com, along with partner Creative System Dynamics, launches "GlobalAutoCommunity.com" -- a new, global supplier online community which allows suppliers to collaborate and do business with each other in a secure environment. GlobalAutoCommunity.com will allow suppliers to mee ... Continue reading
Marcos Engineering Appoints Chris Meakin as Chief Engineer
KENILWORTH, England, June 7 -- - Industry Veteran to Oversee All Aspects of Engineering Marcos Engineering Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Meakin to Chief Engineer. Chris brings to Marcos over 15 years of "hands on" industry experience from Prodrive Motorsports, Jaguar and Cosworth. At Marcos Ch ... Continue reading
Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp.'s First Quarter Revenue Rises 38% to $13.9 Million
MERRICK, N.Y.--June 7, 2005--Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. (OTC: NAAC) announced today that the company's first quarter 2005 revenue rose 38% to $13,924,710. Net income for the 3-month period increased 32% to $280,034. The company recorded net income of $212,897 on revenue of $10,090,387 in the same period a year ago ... Continue reading
Delphi Supplies New Thermal Technology to GM Europe
2005 Zafira features energy-saving air conditioning condenser and compressor TROY, Mich., June 7 -- Delphi Corp. continues to strengthen its thermal business by supplying one of General Motors Europe's most successful programs. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Delphi supplies the powertr ... Continue reading
Alcoa to Expand Aerospace Sheet/Plate Production by 50% to Capture Growth Opportunities
PITTSBURGH--June 7, 2005--Alcoa today announced it is increasing its global aerospace heat-treated sheet and plate production by approximately 50 percent over the next 18 months in order to respond to orders from its aerospace customers. Build rates for aircraft are expected to grow strongly over the next several years ... Continue reading
Canadian Automotive Supplier Selects IFS Business Software for 20+ Sites Worldwide
CHICAGO, June 7 -- Continuing its momentum in the automotive industry, IFS announced today that Linamar Corp., the second largest automotive supplier based in Canada, has signed a multi-million dollar contract for IFS Applications(TM) business software and services. Initially, Linamar will implement IFS' automotive sol ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--June 7, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories (AMEX: ATC), the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for utility all-terrain vehicles, today announced that it is already seeing positive results from the recent acquisition of long time supplier Simonsen Iron Works. Cycle ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG: Innovation Symposium in the USA Shows the Prospects for Future Mobility
* Prof. Jurgen E. Schrempp: "For DaimlerChrysler, innovation is a key factor for profitable growth." * Dr. Thomas Weber: "Customer benefit has top priority for our research and development." * Mercedes-Benz bionic car shows the potential of bionics for passenger cars WASHINGTON and STUTTGART, Germany, June 7 -- Daimler ... Continue reading
Industry's Highest Energy and Power Density Enables Smaller, Lighter, Lower-Cost Solutions; Multi-Cell Modules Ease Integration for Strategic Transportation and Industrial Applications SAN DIEGO, June 7 -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. has launched the first of a new family of large cell BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitor cells a ... Continue reading
MFC Insight Launches First China Focused Online Automotive Research Panel
BEIJING, June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- MFC Insight, China's premier internet survey company, today announced the phase-one completion of the MFC Insight Automotive Panel, a database of 30,000 Mainland Chinese households who either own an automobile, or are planning to buy one in the near term. Each household has regist ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports May Sales
TRAPPES, France, June 7 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 47,672 vehicles (1) in May 2005, an increase of 0.7% over the same month last year. In the five month period from January to May 2005, Nissan Europe sold 229,632 units, 1.3% down from last year. Highlights By Country - Nissan in France sold 4,417 units in ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--June 7, 2005--Nistevo Corp., the leading Collaborative Logistics Network(SM) for transportation management, announced today that it has again been named by Inbound Logistics magazine as a Top 100 Logistics Information Technology (IT) Company. Nistevo was selected by Inbound Logistics' editors from more tha ... Continue reading
Pelion Systems Advances Demand-Based Manufacturing With Enhanced Real-Time Resource Planning Engine
Pelion MPO Demand Manager Provides Complete Value Stream Visibility to Optimize Daily Scheduling, Production Sequencing and Load/Line Balancing BOULDER, Colo., June 7 -- Pelion Systems, the market leader in Manufacturing Process Optimization (MPO) solutions, today announced a major new release of its Pelion MPO Demand ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--June 7, 2005--SaVi Media Group - (OTCBB: SVMI) today announced the appointment of Former Secretary of State, General Alexander M. Haig, and his son, Alexander P. Haig, to the Company's Advisory Board. In addition, SaVi Media has entered into Financial Advisory Agreement with Worldwide Associates, Inc., ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--June 7, 2005--Eleven teachers from New York and Washington, D.C. will be the first from their states to travel to Japan in June as part of a delegation of 59 U.S. teachers chosen to participate in an educational ambassador excursion made possible through the Toyota International Teacher Program (TITP) ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--June 7, 2005--The presence of popular brand-name vehicles in the U.S. light truck accessories market makes it essential for participants to understand their end-user opinions and brand preferences. By analyzing the key factors that govern the final purchase decision, participants can assess their sta ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--June 7, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) today reported that total consolidated revenues in the three months ending March 31, 2005 were $10.4 million, with 445 units shipped. This was the strongest revenue performance of the fiscal year and the second best quarter in the past two y ... Continue reading
WALTHAM, Mass.--June 7, 2005--Constant Contact (www.constantcontact.com), the leading permission Do-It-Yourself Email Marketing(R) service for small and medium businesses and associations, and Zipcar, the nation's first and largest car-sharing service, today presented a closer look at the vital role of email communicat ... Continue reading
Orthopaedic Surgeons Advise Teen Drivers to Use Caution as School Ends and Summer Approaches
ROSEMONT, Ill., June 7 -- It's the time of their lives! Prom, graduation, summer gatherings and long holiday weekends mean long days, even longer nights with lots of food and alcohol. The combination of these factors can lead to severe driving consequences and fatalities for a number of teenagers. According to the Nati ... Continue reading
EFFINGHAM, ILL.--June 7, 2005--Paul Gutman, the dealer principal and his partners at Legacy Harley-Davidson, first worked with GE Commercial Finance, Franchise Finance (GEFF) when they acquired the Effingham, Ill., dealership in 2003. At the time, Gutman already was thinking about how the businesses could be working to ... Continue reading
Harman International Industries, Inc. Announces New Awards
WASHINGTON--June 7, 2005--Harman International Industries, Inc. today announced two new infotainment awards. One award is for an entry-level entertainment system for Chrysler which integrates AM-FM, DVD, rear seat video, backup camera and hard disc drive with jukebox music management functions. Management expects the a ... Continue reading
OMAHA, Neb.--June 7, 2005--Sunday evening's hailstorm in southeast Nebraska caused widespread damage to cars. If your vehicle was damaged, there are six steps you should take to restore your vehicle to its pre-accident condition, according to The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies. "We know how important it is to ... Continue reading
PEORIA, Ill.--June 7, 2005--The looming shortfall of skilled labor in the U.S. will cost manufacturers an average $50 million from their bottom lines, according to results of a just conducted survey commissioned by Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS) and conducted by Nielsen Entertainment's Consumer Products Group ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Opens State-of-the-Art Fuel Tank Plant in Georgia
HARTWELL, Ga.--June 7, 2005--TI Automotive today opened its $30 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility here to produce automotive fuel-tank systems. The plant, located off Interstate 85 at Exit 177 in northeast Georgia, initially will manufacture blow-molded plastic fuel tanks and filler pipes for vehicles bui ... Continue reading
The Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car as a Concept Vehicle
Outstanding Values for Fuel Consumption and Emissions Based on the Latest Diesel Technology and Bionics WASHINGTON, June 7 -- DaimlerChrysler is using a new concept vehicle to examine the great potential of bionics for automobile development, and has achieved outstanding results for fuel consumption and emissions with ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 7 -- Unabashed, uninhibited, unmatched. Check out the all-new blog, TcConfidential. It's the inside story from the insiders at TheCarConnection.com, your minute-by-minute look at what's happening around the automotive world. And there's plenty happening, which you'll find on TcConfidential, and TheCarConn ... Continue reading
ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine Announces 9th Annual 'Sexiest Cars Alive' for 2005
DETROIT, June 7 -- ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine (RTM) announced today the chosen few for its 9th annual Sexy Car Buyer's Guide. The top ten 2005 "Gotta-have-can't-live-without" hot wheels that made the sexiest cars alive list are the: Chevrolet Corvette, Ford's hot new Mustang, BMW Z4, Acura NSX, Chrysler Crossfire, Honda S2 ... Continue reading
Report Reveals Cities with Safest Drivers
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--June 7, 2005--Residents of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, rank as the safest drivers in the U.S. according to the Allstate Insurance Company's inaugural "America's Best Drivers Report." The first-of-its kind ranking of U.S. cities with populations 100,000-plus, revealed that the average driver in the central Iow ... Continue reading
Contest Winner to Score Own Motorcycle and Rider's Edge Course to Learn to Ride MILWAUKEE, June 7 -- In partnership with Jane magazine, Harley-Davidson is cruising the back roads of America to salute women who take life by the handlebars. The first-ever national search - titled the Spirit of Freedom Contest - will reco ... Continue reading
The Wall Street Journal Names Walter Hodge District Sales Manager for Detroit Advertising Sales
NEW YORK--June 7, 2005-- Mr. Hodge Will Be Responsible for Overseeing Advertising Sales for the Journal, as Well as for the Upcoming Weekend Edition and Other Dow Jones Properties. The Wall Street Journal, the world's leading business publication, today announced that it has appointed Walter Hodge, 41, district sales m ... Continue reading
BMW Sells More Than 500,000 Cars in First Five Months of 2005
FRANKFURT Jun 7, 2005; Reuters reported that BMW sold over half a million cars in the first five months of this year after group sales rose 7.5 percent to 113,626 in May, the world's largest luxury carmaker said on Tuesday. Sales of its core BMW brand rose 6.4 percent to 96,061 units last month, while Mini sales rose 1 ... Continue reading
Exclusive Relationship Confirms Company's Leadership Position SAN MATEO, Calif., June 7 -- The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing's NASCAR Performance Network and OnStation Corporation, the leading provider of automatic email-based customer lifecycle management (CLM) solutions for automotive dealerships and ... Continue reading
Harris Interactive(R), Kelley Blue Book Release Complete Set of AutoVIBES Demographic Reports
Complete Set of Studies Reveal How Americans View Car Shopping Based on Generation, Ethnicity, Lifestyle IRVINE, Calif., June 7 -- The AutoVIBES Demographic Reports, a complete set of 12 studies now available from online vehicle market research leaders Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research, prov ... Continue reading
BARBER & HARRIS STAR IN CALIFORNIA DIRT FOCUSES; SERIES RETURNS TO PAVEMENT SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 6, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-125 BARBER & HARRIS STAR IN CALIFORNIA DIRT FOCUSES; SERIES RETURNS TO PAVEMENT SATURDAY Chase Barber of Morgan Hill, Calif. and Alex Harris of Simi Valley, Calif. captured USAC California Ford Focus feature victories on paved ovals this past wee ... Continue reading
Jeff Bell, Vice President of Chrysler and Jeep(R), to Speak at Motor Press Guild Monthly Meeting
This Advisory Is an Invitation to News Organizations to Send a Reporter and/or Crew to Cover the Appearance of Jeff Bell, Vice President of Chrysler and Jeep(R) at Chrysler Group, Who Will Be Addressing the Myths and Facts of Diesel Technology, and the Potential of Biodiesel WHO Jeff Bell, Vice President, Chrysler and ... Continue reading
2005 Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings(to print page use landscape mode) data last updated 05/19/2005 Now entering its fourth year, NHTSA's Ease of Use Ratings program continues to prompt child restraint manufacturers to improve their products and make them easier for consumers to use. The purpose of the ratings pr ... Continue reading
BRENTWOOD, Essex, 6 June, 2005 – The Ford Focus continues its reign as Britain's top selling car, according to figures just out. Ford Focus is confirmed as Britain's favourite, both in May and year-to-date. The Ford Focus range of three, four, five-door, estate and C-MAX Multi-Activity Vehicle models tops the UK' ... Continue reading
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Investigating 800,000 DaimlerChrysler Minivans
WASHINGTON June 6, 2005; The AP reported that the NHTSA has upgraded its investigation of more than 800,000 DaimlerChrysler AG minivans that have problems with headlights, officials said Monday. The investigation involves Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan, Plymouth Voyager and Grand Voyager and Chrysler Town and Country ... Continue reading
CARRIER BOYZ RACING pleased with new program
*CARRIER BOYZ RACING ANDY AND MARK CARRIER - OWNERS Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 6, 2005 MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net Carrier Boyz instrumental in securing deal for Dave Connolly /Torco Race Fuels and Gear to sponsor te ... Continue reading
Harman International Industries, Inc. Completes Financial Team
WASHINGTON--June 6, 2005--Harman International Industries, Inc. today announced the appointment of three senior financial executives. Kevin Brown has been appointed Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2005. He succeeds Frank Meredith who continues as Chief Operating Officer. For the past two years, Mr. Brown has ... Continue reading
NHRA XPLOD SPORT COMPACT SERIES GEARS UP FOR MOPAR MOUNTAIN MADNESS
NEWS RELEASE June 6, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com NHRA XPLOD SPORT COMPACT SERIES GEARS UP FOR MOPAR MOUNTAIN MADNESS AT BANDIMERE Center Line, Mich. - The mountains of Colorado will come alive this weekend with the sounds of the NHRA ... Continue reading
RAY, WUERDEMAN SCORE MIDWEST VICTORIES; LAKEVILLE, KALAMAZOO UP NEXT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 6, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-124 RAY, WUERDEMAN SCORE MIDWEST VICTORIES; LAKEVILLE, KALAMAZOO UP NEXT Robbie Ray of Davenport, Iowa and Ronnie Wuerdeman of Cincinnati, Ohio scored their first USAC Midwest Ford Focus Midget Car Series victories over the weekend, as the series ... Continue reading
RAY DIALED IN AT SOUTH BOSTON; SERIES RETURNS TO STANLEY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 6, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-126 RAY DIALED IN AT SOUTH BOSTON; SERIES RETURNS TO STANLEY After nearly 20 attempts, Robbie Ray of Davenport, Iowa finally scored a victory in USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series competition Saturday at South Boston, Va., and is ... Continue reading
USAC Release #127 - NORTHEAST FOCUSES HEAD TO LOWVILLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 6, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-127 NORTHEAST FOCUSES HEAD TO LOWVILLE Fresh off a four-week hiatus, the USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series is back at it, this time at Adirondack International Speedway in Lowville, N.Y. Saturday night. Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, Pa., wh ... Continue reading
Big Night at SSP on Thursday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Big Night at SSP on Thursday with Tons of Entertainment NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (June 6, 2005) – This Thursday night, June 9, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host one of the biggest nights of the year featuring the Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stocks, W.O.W. ... Continue reading
Indy Robot Racing Selected to Compete in DARPA Event; IRV Cruises Into Qualifications
INDIANAPOLIS--June 6, 2005--IndyRobotics, LLC, parent company of the Indy Robot Racing team, announced today that it has been selected by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) officials to compete in the Grand Challenge National Qualification Event, September 27 to October 5, 2005, at the California Speedwa ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Wins New Multi-Panel Sunroof Systems Contract
DETROIT, June 6 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group has been awarded a $32 million contract to provide multi-panel sunroof systems for a European OEM, with initial production to begin in April 2007. The identity of the customer and terms of the contract were not dis ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Secures New Steel Wheel Business
DETROIT, June 6 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group was awarded a new, multi-year, multi-platform $162 million steel wheel contract with a North American OEM. The Fumagalli wheels, which range from 16 to 19.5 inches, will go into production at various phases beginni ... Continue reading
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