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American Suzuki Sales up 24 Percent in September

American Suzuki Sales up 24 Percent in September

BREA, Calif.--Oct. 1, 2004--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) continues to achieve strong sales, posting a 24 percent increase in September 2004 compared to the same month last year and a 25 percent increase in year-to-date sales. In total, ASMC dealers sold 5,042 vehicles in September 2004 and 57,329 vehicles this ca ... Continue reading

Lincoln Electric Extends ARCA Truck Title Sponsorship

Lincoln Electric Extends ARCA Truck Title Sponsorship

Lincoln Electric Extends Title Sponsorship of ARCA Truckers Through 2009; Rises to Official Product Status (10-1-04) Coming off the most competitive season in series history, the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series announced today at Talladega Superspeedway the extension of The Lincoln Electric Company as the title spons ... Continue reading

GM, Ford Raise U.S. Sales Incentives

GM, Ford Raise U.S. Sales Incentives

DETROIT October 1, 2004; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. launched new U.S. sales incentives on Friday as both automakers struggle with falling market share and high inventories of unsold vehicles. GM said it would offer cash rebates of up to $6,000 on most of its 2004 sport utility vehicle ... Continue reading

GM Announces October 2004 "TruckFest"

GM Announces October 2004 "TruckFest"

Up to $6,000 on Most '04 SUVs; $2,500 on Many '05 Pickups DETROIT - General Motors today announced its latest marketing program, "TruckFest," which runs from Oct. 1- Nov. 1, 2004. Qualified buyers who finance a new 2004 or 2005 GM truck or sport utility vehicle through GMAC are eligible to receive a bonus cash allowanc ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Anuncia Cambios en Oficina del Director Administrativo

Chrysler Group Anuncia Cambios en Oficina del Director Administrativo

* Los nombramientos refuerzan el compromiso del Grupo Chrysler de Desarrollar ejecutivos * Entre los cambios se cuentan el nombramiento de la primera vicepresidenta afroamericana AUBURN HILLS, Mich., 1 de octubre /PR Newswire/ -- El Grupo Chrysler anunció dos nuevos nombramientos gerenciales en la Oficina del Director ... Continue reading

Audi Announces Hurricane Relief Program For Current Owners

Audi Announces Hurricane Relief Program For Current Owners

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 1 -- In response to the recent devastation that the recent hurricanes and tropical storms have wrought, Audi has introduced a Hurricane Relief Program for its current owners. This program will apply to any area declared by FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) as a disaster area as a ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Announces Changes in the Controller's Office

Chrysler Group Announces Changes in the Controller's Office

* Appointments reinforce Chrysler Group's commitment to develop executives * Changes include first African-American female Vice President appointment AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 1 -- Chrysler Group today announced two new management appointments in the Controller's Office. Frank S. Sklarsky will succeed William F. Jones ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Services Employees Join Motor City Blight Busters to Revitalize Residential and Business Areas of the Old Redford District in Detroit, Oct. 2

DaimlerChrysler Services Employees Join Motor City Blight Busters to Revitalize Residential and Business Areas of the Old Redford District in Detroit, Oct. 2

WHAT: DaimlerChrysler Services employees volunteer to help Motor City Blight Busters to revitalize the Old Redford District in Detroit. WHO: DaimlerChrysler Services executives scheduled to attend: Juergen Walker - President and CEO, DaimlerChrysler Services North America Klaus Entenmann - Vice President - Chrysler Fin ... Continue reading

Dichtomatik Expands O-Ring Product Offering Through Acquisition of American Seal Inc.

Dichtomatik Expands O-Ring Product Offering Through Acquisition of American Seal Inc.

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 1 -- The Dichtomatik North America division of International Seal Company, Inc., -- a wholly-owned subsidiary of Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership -- announced today that it has acquired the assets of American Seal Inc. of Houston. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The new acquisition w ... Continue reading

Executive Management Changes at DaimlerChrysler Services

Executive Management Changes at DaimlerChrysler Services

* Changes Effective December 16, 2004 * North American area of responsibility expanded FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG recently announced several new management appointments for DaimlerChrysler Services AG, the company's Financial Services Division headquartered in Berlin, Germany. As successor to ... Continue reading

Meeting New Air Purity Law for Commercial Vehicles; Siemens VDO Automotive Reduces Pollutant Emissions with Modern Electronics and Mechatronics

Meeting New Air Purity Law for Commercial Vehicles; Siemens VDO Automotive Reduces Pollutant Emissions with Modern Electronics and Mechatronics

HANOVER, Germany--Oct. 1, 2004--At the IAA for Commercial Vehicles, Siemens VDO Automotive AG presents innovative components and systems that reduce pollutants from emissions. The centerpiece of Siemens VDO Automotive's presentation is a common rail diesel fuel injection system with hydraulic pressure boosting and a ni ... Continue reading

Monaco Coach Corporation to Present at RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference

Monaco Coach Corporation to Present at RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference

COBURG, Ore., Oct. 1 -- Monaco Coach Corporation executives will make a presentation on Tuesday, October 5 to investors at the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference in Orlando, Florida. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO ) Monaco Coach will be featured at 1:30 p.m. EDT. Presenting for Monaco w ... Continue reading

Pirelli Tire North America Selects Kuehne + Nagel to Optimize & Manage North American Logistics

Pirelli Tire North America Selects Kuehne + Nagel to Optimize & Manage North American Logistics

NAUGATUCK, Conn.--Oct. 1, 2004--Pirelli Tire, world leader in ultra high performance tires, has selected Kuehne + Nagel to implement a new North American supply chain solution, including optimization and management of its warehousing and distribution network. Kuehne + Nagel will manage inbound receipt, storage and dist ... Continue reading

The Chrysler Group Technology Road Show Rolls Into Auburn Hills, MI

The Chrysler Group Technology Road Show Rolls Into Auburn Hills, MI

Practical Innovation Applied - Multiple Powertrain Technology Options, Including Advanced Diesel Engines and Fuel Cells Reduce Dependency on Oil - Vehicle Safety to Customers Through the Broad Application of Technology - Stability Enhancement Systems Provide Advance Vehicle Control in All Driving Conditions - Vehicle C ... Continue reading

Detailed Data On The Market And The Players Therein For Aftermarket Tyres In UK

Detailed Data On The Market And The Players Therein For Aftermarket Tyres In UK

DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 1, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of UK Aftermarket Tyres Data Report to 2008 to their offering. This report provides detailed data on the market for aftermarket tyres in UK, including data on market volume, market value, volume and value ... Continue reading

Bazemore returns to Rte. 66, one of his favorites

Bazemore returns to Rte. 66, one of his favorites

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS ROUTE 66 RACEWAY JOLIET, ILL. Race Dates: Oct. 1-3, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE RETURNS TO ROUTE 66 RACEWAY, ONE OF HIS FAVORITES JOLIET, Ill. (Oc ... Continue reading

Visteon Prototype Center Dedicated at University of Detroit Mercy

Visteon Prototype Center Dedicated at University of Detroit Mercy

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 1 -- The Visteon Prototype Center, which will allow engineering students to transform innovations and ideas into three-dimensional working models, was officially opened in a dedication ceremony Thursday, Sept. 30, at the University of Detroit Mercy campus. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/c ... Continue reading

Auto Dealers to Promote Child Passenger Safety Throughout October

Auto Dealers to Promote Child Passenger Safety Throughout October

Child Seat Inspection Events Scheduled Around the Country MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 1 -- New-car dealers nationwide will raise public awareness of child passenger safety by hosting child safety seat inspection events during October as part of Booster Seat Safety Month, sponsored by the National Automobile Dealers Association ( ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Appoints Two of Its Executives to New Leadership Roles in Automotive Business

Johnson Controls Appoints Two of Its Executives to New Leadership Roles in Automotive Business

New Assignments for Edwards and Kesseler Support Company's Strategic Business Goals PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 1 -- Officials at the Automotive Group of Johnson Controls , the world's largest supplier of vehicle interiors and batteries, recently announced new assignments for two top executives. Jeff Edwards has been named t ... Continue reading

Los Astros del Fútbol Carlos Ruiz, Alejandro Moreno y Chris Albright de Los Angeles Galaxy Harán su Aparición en el CarMax en Buena Park

Los Astros del Fútbol Carlos Ruiz, Alejandro Moreno y Chris Albright de Los Angeles Galaxy Harán su Aparición en el CarMax en Buena Park

BUENA PARK, Calif., 1 de octubre /PR Newswire/ -- Los astros del fútbol, Carlos Ruiz, Alejandro Moreno y Chris Albright de Los Angeles Galaxy estarán firmando autógrafos en el CarMax en Buena Park. Cuándo: Domingo, 3 de octubre, 1 a 3 PM Quién: -- Carlos Ruiz, -- Alejandro Moreno, -- Chris Albright Aviso: Los juga ... Continue reading

Soccer Stars Carlos Ruiz, Alejandro Moreno and Chris Albright From the Los Angeles Galaxy Will Make an Appearance at the CarMax in Buena Park

Soccer Stars Carlos Ruiz, Alejandro Moreno and Chris Albright From the Los Angeles Galaxy Will Make an Appearance at the CarMax in Buena Park

BUENA PARK, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Soccer Stars Carlos Ruiz, Alejandro Moreno and Chris Albright from the Los Angeles Galaxy will be signing autographs at the CarMax in Buena Park. When Sunday, October 3 1 to 3 PM Who - Carlos Ruiz - Alejandro Moreno - Chris Albright Note: Players will be signing autographs, one autograph p ... Continue reading

Intelligent Tires for Commercial Vehicles; Tire Sensors by Siemens VDO Better Protect Driver and Machine

Intelligent Tires for Commercial Vehicles; Tire Sensors by Siemens VDO Better Protect Driver and Machine

HANOVER, Germany--Oct. 1, 2004--Correct tire pressure is a decisive factor in truck safety. For this reason, Siemens VDO Automotive AG and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company have optimized the Tire IQ system for use in trucks. The system could prevent 85 percent of all tire damage. The Tire IQ system is suitable for incr ... Continue reading

2005 ARCA RE/MAX Series Schedule Released

2005 ARCA RE/MAX Series Schedule Released

ARCA RE/MAX SERIES RELEASES 2005 SCHEDULE TALLADEGA AL (10-1-04) The ARCA RE/MAX Series, headed toward its 53rd consecutive season of competition, has released its 2005 schedule to include 23 events in 12 states. In addition to its traditional combination of superspeedways and short-tracks, on both dirt and pavement, a ... Continue reading

Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production-Week of 9/27/04

Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production-Week of 9/27/04

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 1 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 353,419 units, up 3.1 percent from the 342,817 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals ... Continue reading

GM Reports September 2004 Sales of 458,799, Up 20 Percent

GM Reports September 2004 Sales of 458,799, Up 20 Percent

GM Sets All-Time Industry Sales Records for Trucks, SUVs and Full-Size Pickups Chevrolet Posts Best Sales Since October 2001; GMC Since December 2002 DETROIT - General Motors dealers sold 458,799 new cars and trucks in September, up 20 percent compared to year-ago levels. GM's truck sales (287,129) were up 32.5 percent ... Continue reading

Autoextremist Rants at Motor Press Guild Monthly Meeting

Autoextremist Rants at Motor Press Guild Monthly Meeting

WHO: We trust you read autoextremist.com every Wednesday. If so, we are certain you enjoy reading Peter M. DeLorenzo's weekly rants, even if you don't agree with what he says. Recently, autoextremist.com launched a research division lead by Dr. Allen Bukoff. A new study reveals how consumers and auto industry professio ... Continue reading

September 2004: BMW Brand Sales Jump 32 Percent While MINI Sales Increase 27 Percent

September 2004: BMW Brand Sales Jump 32 Percent While MINI Sales Increase 27 Percent

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 1 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported robust September sales of 24,684 vehicles compared to 18,828 vehicles in the same month in 2003, a jump of 31 percent. The BMW Group also reported sales of 216,917 vehicles for the first nine months, an increase of 6.2 percent over th ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Reports September U.S. Sales

Mitsubishi Motors Reports September U.S. Sales

CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported September 2004 U.S. sales of 9,282 units. Mitsubishi Motors has sold 132,997 units year to date in the United States. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, rese ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Sets September 2004 Sales Record

Kia Motors America Sets September 2004 Sales Record

Sorento Sets Third Monthly Sales Record of 2004; Sedona, Optima and Amanti Are Strong Sellers IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced monthly sales of 23,001 units for September 2004, the company's best September sales ever and a 19.4-percent increase over the same month in 2003. Kia's year-t ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Reports September 2004 U.S. Sales Increase 10 Percent

Chrysler Group Reports September 2004 U.S. Sales Increase 10 Percent

* September Continues Year-Over-Year Sales Increases 11 of Past 12 Months * Retail Sales Surge 14 percent * Third Quarter 2004 is Fourth Consecutive Quarter of Year-Over-Year Sales Gains * Chrysler Brand Quarterly Sales Increase 33 Percent; Posts New Quarterly Sales Record * Chrysler 300 Leads Luxury Full-Car Segment W ... Continue reading

American Honda Posts Record Vehicle and Truck Sales for September 2004

American Honda Posts Record Vehicle and Truck Sales for September 2004

Strong Honda Light Truck, Acura Vehicle Sales Result in a Solid Month TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- American Honda today reported new all-time record September sales of Honda and Acura cars and light trucks. Total American Honda vehicle sales of 108,470 reflect an increase of 1,818 units over the previous September recor ... Continue reading

Acura Sets Sales Record for September

Acura Sets Sales Record for September

TL, TSX and MDX Post Records TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Marking its 10th consecutive record-breaking month, Acura posted record September sales of 16,271 vehicles to surpass the previous mark of 13,417 set in 1988, an increase of 21.3 percent versus last year, the division announced today. Year-to-date, Acura sales ro ... Continue reading

Hyundai Sets New Record for September 2004 Sales

Hyundai Sets New Record for September 2004 Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 35,023 vehicles for the month of September, setting a new record for the month and making it the best September sales month in the company's history. Retail sales posted a 13 percent increase over September 2003 and were led by the award- ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Sales Up 1.2 Percent for September

Mercedes-Benz USA Sales Up 1.2 Percent for September

MBUSA Sales Reach 157,559 Units Sold for 2004 to Date MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported a 1.2 percent increase in sales for September sales, recording 17,445 new vehicles sold, pushing the company's volume for the first three quarters of the year to 157,559. Sales volume for the month was led ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler AG Reports Thirteen Percent Sales Increase in U.S. Passenger Vehicles Sales for September 2004

DaimlerChrysler AG Reports Thirteen Percent Sales Increase in U.S. Passenger Vehicles Sales for September 2004

- Chrysler Group Sales Increase Fifteen Percent Unadjusted, Ten Percent Adjusted for September 2004 - Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 17,445 vehicles, up One Percent (unadjusted) for September 2004 NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 186,189 ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Best-Ever Third Quarter and September Sales

Toyota Announces Best-Ever Third Quarter and September Sales

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever September sales of 161,793, an increase of 10.3 percent over last September, and record third quarter sales of 542,393. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales stand at 1,547,029, up 8.9 percent over the same period last year. "The ... Continue reading

Audi Reports September Sales - Best Ever Certified Pre-Owned Result

Audi Reports September Sales - Best Ever Certified Pre-Owned Result

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. sales for the month of September were 5,835 compared to 6,256 in September 2003. Year-to-date Audi sales are 57,299. Increases were realized year-over-year in the A4/S4 and A4/S4 Cabriolet ranges as well as Audi's all-aluminum flagship the A8. In the A4/S4 model rang ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Reports September 2004 Sales Down From Last Year

Volkswagen Reports September 2004 Sales Down From Last Year

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported September 2004 sales of 20,872, which compares to last year's September sales of 27,904. For the year, the Volkswagen brand in the U.S. has sold 195,530 new cars. ... Continue reading

Subaru Reports September Sales; Total Sales Up 18 Percent From Last Year

Subaru Reports September Sales; Total Sales Up 18 Percent From Last Year

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported total sales for September of 15,843 units. This total represents a year-over-year increase of 18 percent. "We are encouraged with this month's sales momentum," said Fred Adcock, executive vice president, Subaru of America, Inc. "The all-new redesigned ... Continue reading

Ford Sales September 2004: Ford's F-Series Truck Sets Month and Year-to-Date Records With September Sales of 99,720

Ford Sales September 2004: Ford's F-Series Truck Sets Month and Year-to-Date Records With September Sales of 99,720

* F-Series' September sales climbed 22 percent from last year's record sales; 2004 year-to-date sales now total 697,938. New F-Series Super Duty off to a fast start. * Mercury Mariner debuts and helps Mercury brand post sales increase of 6 percent. * Volvo sets new September sales record. * Ford's overall September sal ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Reports September 2004 Sales

Nissan North America Reports September 2004 Sales

GARDENA, Calif.--Oct. 1, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported September total sales of 80,350 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, an 11.0 percent increase versus September of last year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- September sales for Nissan-brand vehicles were up 14.1 percent when compared to last Septembe ... Continue reading

Porsche Cars North America Reports September 2004 Sales

Porsche Cars North America Reports September 2004 Sales

Demand Strong for Cayenne; Hurricane Dampens Deliveries in Southeast ATLANTA, Oct. 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced U.S. retail sales totaled 2,355 vehicles in Sept., 29 cars short of the figur ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Sets New September Mark for U.S.

Volvo Cars Sets New September Mark for U.S.

Year-to-Date Sales are 2.9 Percent Ahead of Last Year's Record Pace IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports a 1.1 percent increase in sales for the month -- the best September ever. With 10,566 units sold, Volvo Cars wrapped up its best third quarter on record, by establishing new monthly rec ... Continue reading

Mazda Announces September Sales

Mazda Announces September Sales

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for September 2004: Month-To-Date Year-To-Date September September % September September % 2004 2003 Change 2004 2003 Change Protege 18 5,404 -99.7% 6,350 56,021 -88.7% Mazda3 5,810 0 N/A 60,796 0 N/A 626 2 9 -77.8% 14 ... Continue reading

Automotive Publishing Veteran Kevin Smith Joins Edmunds.com

Automotive Publishing Veteran Kevin Smith Joins Edmunds.com

Former Primedia Executive Brings More Than 20 Years of 'Buff Book' Experience to New Role as Edmunds.com Editorial Director SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Established automotive journalist Kevin Smith has joined Edmunds.com, (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, as Editoria ... Continue reading

Acura Announces Pricing for All-New 2005 RL

Acura Announces Pricing for All-New 2005 RL

Acura's Top-of-the-line Sedan Receives New Styling, 300 HP Engine, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive and Real Time Traffic System TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- The all-new Acura RL luxury performance sedan, featuring updated styling, more horsepower, a groundbreaking all-wheel drive system and exclusive electronic equipment ... Continue reading

Dr. Dieter Zetsche Joins Bill Golling in Ground Breaking for 80,000 Square Foot Leading-Edge Chrysler Jeep Dodge Store, Oct. 1

Dr. Dieter Zetsche Joins Bill Golling in Ground Breaking for 80,000 Square Foot Leading-Edge Chrysler Jeep Dodge Store, Oct. 1

Chrysler Group CEO Marks Start of Nation's Largest Project Alpha Store WHO: Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chrysler Group CEO; Bill Golling, Golling Chrysler Jeep Dodge President; Other DaimlerChrysler and local dignitaries. WHAT: Ground Breaking Ceremony for new Golling Chrysler Jeep Dodge retail store. WHEN: Friday, October 1, ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago Says 'Get a Grip' During Winter Car Care Month

AAA Chicago Says 'Get a Grip' During Winter Car Care Month

AURORA, Ill., Sept. 30 -- Motorists are encouraged to "get a grip" during the month of October. That's when AAA Chicago offers its free Winter Car Care inspection at more than 70 AAA-Approved Auto Repair facilities statewide. When snow is on the roads, AAA says it is vital for motorists to have tires with good traction ... Continue reading

Nissan and Greenville Technical College Launch Automotive Technician Training Program

Nissan and Greenville Technical College Launch Automotive Technician Training Program

GREENVILLE, S.C.--Sept. 30, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. and Greenville Technical College (GTC) have formed a strategic partnership to launch an Automotive Technician Training Program in South Carolina. The program, the "Nissan/Infiniti Technician Training Program" (NITTP) will launch October 18, 2004 at the McKinn ... Continue reading

Magna gibt Abschluss der Einlösung von Vorzugsaktien bekannt

Magna gibt Abschluss der Einlösung von Vorzugsaktien bekannt

AURORA, Ontario, October 1 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) gab heute den Abschluss der Einlösung aller ausstehenden Vorzugsaktien der Serie A zu 8, 65% im Umfang von 165 Millionen kanadischen Dollar und aller ausstehenden Vorzugsaktien der Serie B (Cumulative Quarterly Income Preferred Securit ... Continue reading

Texas Instruments and MEMSIC Sign Automotive Marketing Agreement

Texas Instruments and MEMSIC Sign Automotive Marketing Agreement

N. ANDOVER, Mass.--Oct. 1, 2004-- Sensors & Controls Business of Texas Instruments To Supply MEMSIC Thermal Sensor Technology to Automotive Applications MEMSIC Inc., the leading provider of CMOS-based MEMS accelerometers/sensors, announced that it has entered into a cooperative marketing and sales agreement with the Se ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel Technologies Expands License for Patented Diesel NOx Reduction System; Stationary, Marine and Locomotive Applications Added

Clean Diesel Technologies Expands License for Patented Diesel NOx Reduction System; Stationary, Marine and Locomotive Applications Added

STAMFORD, Conn.--Oct. 1, 2004--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (OTCBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT)(AIM:CDTS) announced today that it executed a non-exclusive license agreement with Combustion Component Associates (CCA) of Monroe, Conn., for use of CDT's patented ARIS(R) urea-injection system. Under the agreement the ARIS syste ... Continue reading

LA Auto Club: October Won't Be a Treat for Gas Prices

LA Auto Club: October Won't Be a Treat for Gas Prices

LOS ANGELES--Oct. 1, 2004--October culminates with Halloween, but the beginning of the month will feature no treats at the gas pumps, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The aftermath of four Florida hurricanes pushed wholesale gasoline and crude oil futures prices to near recor ... Continue reading

LA Auto Club Offers Women Car Maintenance Checklist During AAA Car Care Month

LA Auto Club Offers Women Car Maintenance Checklist During AAA Car Care Month

LOS ANGELES--Oct. 1, 2004--The idea of car repairs makes some women uneasy. To boost their car care confidence, the Automobile Club of Southern California has compiled a car maintenance checklist to promote automotive self-reliance. "If women put off visiting an auto repair shop because they feel out of their element, ... Continue reading

'Euro NCAP Drives Safer Cars' Says Renault Chief

'Euro NCAP Drives Safer Cars' Says Renault Chief

PARIS--Oct. 1, 2004--Euro NCAP is driving vehicle manufacturers to make safer cars - one of the most powerful men in the motor industry. Louis Schweitzer, Chairman and CEO of Renault, paid tribute to the enormous strides in vehicle safety brought about by Euro NCAP - Europe's pioneering safety organisation. Speaking at ... Continue reading

JM Family Enterprises and Toyota Companies Donate $1,500,000 to Hurricane Relief Efforts

JM Family Enterprises and Toyota Companies Donate $1,500,000 to Hurricane Relief Efforts

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--Sept. 30, 2004--JM Family Enterprises, Inc. (JMFE), its associates and subsidiary Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC, (SET) along with Toyota Companies have announced an additional $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund in support of the relief efforts in Florida, Alabam ... Continue reading

Union Pacific Pioneers New Low-Emission Locomotives

Union Pacific Pioneers New Low-Emission Locomotives

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 30 -- Union Pacific Railroad has expanded its extensive air emission reduction program by acquiring two types of new high-tech locomotives for switching in rail yards. Union Pacific has ordered a prototype diesel "truck-engine" switch (TES) locomotive and has leased a newer version of a hybrid electr ... Continue reading

Orange County Marketing Professionals Plan Events for Automotive Marketing Month

Orange County Marketing Professionals Plan Events for Automotive Marketing Month

TUSTIN, Calif.--Sept. 30, 2004--The American Marketing Association of Orange County (OCAMA), a local chapter of the largest association of marketing professionals worldwide, announced today the October 2004 events of Automotive Marketing Month. Marketing professionals and automotive enthusiasts will have the unique opp ... Continue reading

INCAT iproducts(TM) and Automotive Expertise Will Be Highlighted at Automotive COE in Dearborn

INCAT iproducts(TM) and Automotive Expertise Will Be Highlighted at Automotive COE in Dearborn

Company also will feature its automotive supplier, compliance programs DETROIT, Sept. 30 -- INCAT will demonstrate its industry- leading quality assurance application, icheck5(TM) and highlight its industry- leading automotive expertise at the COE Your Way: 2004 Industry Workshop - Automotive event October 4-5 in Dearb ... Continue reading

Craig Stanton To Do Porsche Double at Virginia; Looking to Regain GAC Point Lead

Craig Stanton To Do Porsche Double at Virginia; Looking to Regain GAC Point Lead

Craig Stanton To Do Porsche Double at Virginia; Looking to Regain GAC Point Lead ALTON, Vir., September 30, 2004 - Virginia International Raceway (VIR) will be the site of Craig Stanton's fifth Grand American Road Racing Association double-header of the season. The Porsche-expert is looking to add to his 2004 Grand Ame ... Continue reading

Mobility Technologies Names Michael Nappi to Manage Wireless and Interactive Online Initiatives; Will Focus on Content-Based Partnerships

Mobility Technologies Names Michael Nappi to Manage Wireless and Interactive Online Initiatives; Will Focus on Content-Based Partnerships

WAYNE, Pa.--Sept. 30, 2004--Mobility Technologies (R) today announced the appointment of Michael F. Nappi as Senior Vice President of Business Development. His initial assignment will be to expand and accelerate the firm's distribution of traffic and related content through wireless and interactive online channels. Rob ... Continue reading

Cruz Pedregon Signs Cerny for 2005

Cruz Pedregon Signs Cerny for 2005

Advance Auto Parts Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Route 66 Raceway ­ Joliet, Ill. Pre-Race Notes & Quotes Crew Chief Wes Cerny On Board for 2005 Advance Auto Parts Races Into Chicago With Momentum CHICAGO (Sept. 30, 2004) ­ Cruz Pedregon has re-signed Wes Cerny to continue as ... Continue reading

Mark Your Calendar - The SFI Auto Show Is Coming!

Mark Your Calendar - The SFI Auto Show Is Coming!

MIAMI, Sept. 30 -- As you cruise along the strip called Ocean Drive, you are bound to see all kinds of hot rides parked in front of Miami Beach's most popular hotels and restaurants. Whether you are a car fanatic or not, you can't help but stare. Stare all you want at this year's 34th annual South Florida International ... Continue reading

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