Ford Undercuts Rivals, Prices 2006 Fusion at $17,995
- The 2006 Ford Fusion to start at $17,995 for a nicely-equipped 'S' series model; top-of-the-line 'SEL' series with I-4 and 5-speed automatic transmission to cost less than $20,500. - V-6 models with a class-leading 6-speed automatic transmission to start at $21,275; top-of-the-line 'SEL' series with V-6 to be priced ... Continue reading
ISC Selects Kitsap County, Washington, for Potential Motorsports Facility Development
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 23 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced it has identified a preferred site for the development of a motorsports facility in Kitsap County, approximately 20 miles outside of Seattle, Washington, the country's 12th largest media market. The Company ... Continue reading
Land Rover to Open Third Driving School in North America
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif., June 23 -- Following the success of its Land Rover Experience Driving Schools, the company today announced it will open its third in North America at Quail Lodge in August 2005. The latest venue will join already-established Land Rover Driving Schools at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Caroli ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA Launches San Diego Auto Guide - Continues West Coast Expansion - MS:"Watch Out Auto Trader"
NEW YORK--June 23, 2005--PRIMEDIA Consumer Guides, the country's leading publisher and distributor of apartment, new home and auto guides, today announced the launch of San Diego Auto Guide. San Diego Auto Guide is a free, weekly color publication featuring comprehensive listings of used cars, SUVs and trucks for sale ... Continue reading
Delphi Names New Chairman; Robert S. 'Steve' Miller to Succeed Founding Chairman Battenberg
Second Chairman in Delphi History to Oversee Transformation Strategy TROY, Mich., June 23 -- The Board of Directors of Delphi Corp. today named Robert S. "Steve" Miller as the company's new chairman and chief executive officer, effective July 1. Miller, 63, most recently the non-executive chairman of Federal-Mogul, wil ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Automotive Sensor Hears Accidents for Quicker Safety System Reaction
TROY, Mich.--June 23, 2005--Siemens VDO Automotive has developed a sensor at its Regensburg, Germany world headquarters that monitors noise vibrations in a vehicle's chassis, improving the accident recognition and reaction time of vehicle safety systems. This "hearing" sensor, called a Crash Impact Sound Sensor (CISS), ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--June 23, 2005--Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD). All figures are reported in US dollars, unless otherwise noted. Ballard Power Systems Inc., DaimlerChrysler AG, ("DaimlerChrysler") and Ford Motor Company ("Ford") have signed an agreement for the previously announced sale of Ballard's Ge ... Continue reading
ESW Diesel Catalyst Approved For Application On European OEM Utility Vehicle
CONCORD, Ontario--June 23, 2005--Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW) announced today that its proprietary high-performance Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) has been accepted by a major European Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as part of an approved diesel Particulate Matter (PM) reduction sy ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation Names Jose Maria Alapont New Chairman
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--June 23, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ), today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont has in addition been named Chairman of the Board of Directors for Federal-Mogul, effective immediately. He replaces Robert S. Miller, who has resigned to become chairm ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces New President of North American Manufacturing Headquarters
ERLANGER, Ky., June 23 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA) today announced Seiichi "Sean" Sudo as its new president and CEO, succeeding Atsushi "Art" Niimi. The effective date is June 27. "I have been fortunate to be president of our North American manufacturing operations during such a time of ra ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Subaru WRX STi Not long ago, Subaru was best known as the maker of small all-wheel drive wagons and sedans. They weren't very quick, but they filled people's needs, particularly in parts of the country where snow wasn't just a pretty picture on a Christmas card. Then came the ... Continue reading
Nissan Publishes 2005 Sustainability Report
Tokyo, Japan, June 21, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. , issued its second annual Sustainability Report at its Annual General Shareholders Meeting, held today in Yokohama, Japan. The report provides details of Nissan activities around the world and how they relate to areas of stakeholder interest such as ... Continue reading
Pre-Orders Start for Mazdaspeed Atenza in Japan
Tokyo, Japan, June 23, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation began taking orders today for the Mazdaspeed Atenza at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers throughout Japan. The sales launch is set for late August 2005. Mazdaspeed Atenza comes equipped with technology independently developed by Mazda: a newly develope ... Continue reading
NASCAR Nextel Cup and Busch Series Driver Kevin Harvick Makes Pit Stop at Hershey's Chicago Store
NASCAR Busch Series Rookie Brandon Miller to Meet Fans HERSHEY, Pa., June 22 -- On Thursday, July 7, Hershey's Chicago welcomes NASCAR Nextel Cup and Busch Series drivers Kevin Harvick and Brandon Miller to meet Chicago area fans and share the fun and excitement of Hershey's newest retail experience. Harvick, the 2001 ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Two Key Leadership Changes
TORRANCE, Calif., June 22 -- Toyota today announced two leadership changes, effective June 27, to help manage and coordinate the company's growing operations in North and South America. Yuki Funo, president and chief executive officer of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), has been appointed chairman and chief exec ... Continue reading
New Garage Product Has Strong Showing at National Car Show Nashville
To Auto, New Products & Home Editors: New Garage Product Has Strong Showing at National Car Show Nashville, TN - June 22, 2005 - Thousands of automotive enthusiasts turned out for the annual Tennessee Cruzin National Car Show. In its first public forum Car Curtain was well received as an easy and effective way to help ... Continue reading
Borruso Steps Down As Head of Hella North America
PLYMOUTH, Mich., June 22 -- Joseph V. Borruso will retire this month as president and CEO of Hella North America. Borruso will continue to serve in an advisory position reporting to the German-based automotive supplier's board of management and also will assume a non-operational position as president emeritus of Hella' ... Continue reading
Number of SUVs Earning Four-Star Rating Leaps From 1 to 24 WASHINGTON, June 22 -- SUVs and light trucks are less prone to rollover according to new rankings and reports released today by the National Highway Transportation Agency (NHTSA). Less than five years after the implementation of NHTSA's rollover rating program, ... Continue reading
Continental Automotive Systems is delighted to see the latest announcement from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and its evaluation that Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is adding to the increased safety of vehicles. As ESC becomes more available we expect these results will get even better. ESC ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Senior Management Changes
TOKYO, June 22 -- DENSO Corporation today announced management changes, which were voted upon at today's shareholders meeting. These changes are effective today. New Directors appointed to the Board: * Akihiko Saito, Vice Chairman (from Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation) * Michio Fukuzaki, Senior Man ... Continue reading
Winningest St. Louis champ Scelzi ready to repeat
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 12 of 23 NHRA NATIONALS GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY MADISON, ILL. Race Dates: June 24-26, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus,, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net WINNINGEST ST. LOUIS CHAMPION SCELZI READY TO REPEAT MA ... Continue reading
First Auction of U.S.-Compliant Smart Car Reaches $30,000 with Three Days Remaining
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--June 22, 2005--ZAP (PCX:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced today that actor and Smart Car fan Rutger Hauer has signed the car being auctioned by ZAP on eBay, the first U.S.-compliant Smart Car available to the general public, with proc ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler donates $100,000 to sponsor Art Tatum Jazz Festival
Automotive and musical ties with Toledo enrich community TOLEDO, Ohio, June 22 -- The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund and DaimlerChrysler Corp. jointly sponsored the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival in Toledo, Ohio last weekend. "The Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival is an opportunity for DaimlerChrysler to share in th ... Continue reading
IHRA Harold Martin Pre Race: Harold Martin Looks for a Successful Title Defense in Edmonton
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco IHRA Pre-Race Fact Sheet Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Event: Third Western RV Rocky Mountain Nationals, the fifth event on the12-race, 2005 IHRA Hooters Drag Racing Series. Location: ... Continue reading
Bazemore in positive mode heading to St. Louis
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 12 of 23 NHRA NATIONALS GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY MADISON, ILL. Race Dates: June 24-26, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus,, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE IN POSITIVE MODE HEADING TO ST. LOUIS MADISON, ... Continue reading
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Unique Performance to Unveil Custom Chevy HHR Street Machine for National Build-Off Competition
DALLAS--June 22, 2005--Unique Performance will unveil their custom version of the new Chevrolet HHR crossover vehicle at the GM Design Center in Irvine, Calif., on June 22, 2005. The renowned hot rod shop turned the HHR from a front wheel drive, four cylinder sport wagon into a rear wheel drive, V8-powered monster at t ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Joins AUTOSAR Partnership
LIVONIA, Mich., June 22 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced its involvement in the Automotive Open Systems Architecture (AUTOSAR) development partnership. AUTOSAR is an alliance of original equipment manufacturers and tier one automotive suppliers including core members BMW, Bosch, Continental, DaimlerChry ... Continue reading
Bosch's Hermann Scholl Turns 70
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22 -- Hermann Scholl, chairman of the supervisory board of the Robert Bosch GmbH and chairman of the shareholders' meeting of Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, celebrated his 70th birthday yesterday. From 1987 to 1989, Scholl was chairman of Bosch's U.S. operations. During his tenure in t ... Continue reading
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