Yazaki North America Pitches in to Help Save Belle Isle Aquarium
Tier One Supplier Challenges Local Supplier Community to Match $10,000 Donation CANTON, Mich., April 1 -- Yazaki Corporation (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, has joined in the effort to save one of the Detroit community's cultural gems. Yesterday, the company ... Continue reading
GM Reports 426,114 Deliveries in March
FOR RELEASE: 2005-04-01 CONTACTS GM Reports 426,114 Deliveries in March Retail Sales Up 34 Percent from February, U.S. Share Improves Full-Size Pickup Sales Lead Industry, Best March Sales Since 1978 New Pontiac G6, Chevrolet Cobalt and Buick LaCrosse All Post Best-Ever Monthly Sales DETROIT - General Motors dealers so ... Continue reading
General Motors, Ford Post Lower U.S. Sales in March Despite Hopes for a Recovery
DETROIT April 1, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. reported lower U.S. sales in March despite hopes for a recovery after a tough winter, while some Japanese automakers posted record sales. GM, the world's largest automaker, said March sales fell 1.3 percent an ... Continue reading
2005 New Car ScoreCard: Top-20 Selling Vehicles in U.S. through March
DETROIT, April 1, 2005 Top Twenty Selling Vehicles in the U.S. as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles fell 2.3 percent or -29,918 units to 1,260,245. ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports 2005 March Sales
--Subaru Legacy Sedan Sales Up 24 Percent; Forester Records Best-Ever March-- CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported total sales for March of 17,301 units. The Subaru Legacy Sedan sales rose 24 percent from the same period last year, while the Forester model line recorded the best March in ... Continue reading
MOPAR'S J&J RACING OFFERS NHRA PRO STOCK DIECASTS
NEWS RELEASE April 1, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S J&J RACING OFFERS NHRA PRO STOCK DIECASTS Center Line, Mich. - Mopar fans can now purchase their own piece of NHRA action, as diecast models of Allen Johnson's and Darrell Alde ... Continue reading
NowAuto CEO Interviewed by CEOcast.com About Business Strategy and Company Growth
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 1 -- NowAuto, Inc. runs 3 auto dealerships in Arizona and announced yesterday a signed purchase agreement to acquire Sunburst Car Company, Arizona's largest independent used car dealership. NowAuto's acquisition is an all-cash transaction. Sunburst expects annual sales in excess of $16 million ... Continue reading
Dodge Charger Bristol Advance Race Notes, Quotes
Friday, April 1, 2005 Ray Cooper Bristol Motor Speedway Clear!Blue Food City 500 Advance Stuff. 704-975-3232 KASEY KAHNE (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger) NOTE: Fresh off a fifth-place finish at Atlanta, Kahne heads into the fifth race of the season ranked 28th in the series standings. The 24-year-old driver from ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Montgomery Motorsports Park Postponed until July 16-17.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION MONTGOMERY MOTORSPORTS PARK FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2005 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 Event at Montgomery Motorsports Park delayed until July MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Due to substantial flooding in the pit area, the Luca ... Continue reading
Nation's Largest RV Retailer, FreedomRoads, Announces The Acquisition of Wheeler's Las Vegas RV
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--April 1, 2005-- Company Expects to Double Facility Size, Sees Market Potential of $200 Million Chicago area-based FreedomRoads, LLC, the nation's largest recreational vehicle retailer with revenue that exceed $1 billion, today announced the acquisition of Wheeler's Las Vegas RV. The acquisition brin ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports Twelfth Consecutive Month of Positive Sales Gains
Quarterly Sales Rise 7 Percent; Sixth Consecutive Quarter of Positive Sales Gains - Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee Sales Continue Positive Momentum, Increase 6 Percent - Dodge Durango Sales Rise 12 Percent - Chrysler 300 Sets New Monthly Sales Record - Minivan Sales Surge 28 Percent - Chrysler Brand March 2005 Sales Increase 1 ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Achieves Record Breaking 2005 Sales
GARDENA, Calif.--April 1, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) made both industry and company history by reporting 1,013,295 total vehicle fiscal year-end sales. March total sales of 105,804 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 12.6 percent increase versus March of last year. This milestone achievement made ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports 7 Percent Increase in Sales for First Quarter 2005
BMW Brand Up 4.5 Percent Year-To-Date MINI Brand Up 23 Percent Year-To-Date, Propelled by Best Retail Month WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 1 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 65,536 vehicles, a 7 percent increase over the 61,241 sold in the first quarter of 2004. The BMW Group ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports Strong March Sales
Honda Posts Second Best Ever Light Truck Sales; Acura Sets New March Vehicle Sales Record TORRANCE, Calif., April 1 -- With strong light truck and hybrid vehicle sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted March results of 128,548 Honda and Acura vehicle sales, an increase of 6.9 percent over March 2004. American Hon ... Continue reading
TSX Posts Another Record Setting Month TORRANCE, Calif., April 1 -- Marking its 17th consecutive record-breaking month, Acura posted record March sales of 18,599 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 17,285 set in 2004 by 3.6 percent, the division announced today. Year-to-date, Acura sales rose to 48,414, up 7.7 pe ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales Up 11 Percent for March Setting New All-Time Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced March sales of 40,063 vehicles, a new record for the month. The results represent an 11 percent increase over March 2004, and a 13 percent increase over the first quarter 2004. Leading the way were Sonata, winner of the J. D. Power Award for Init ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Sets First Quarter Sales Record
Launch of All-New Sportage Compact SUV is Most Successful Effort in Company History IRVINE, Calif., April 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a new first quarter sales record of 63,330 units, a 6.6-percent increase over the same period last year, boosted by the company's best March sales ever of 25,722 units, ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Achieves Best March Sales in 17 Years
BREA, Calif.--April 1, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) continues to build its sales momentum, posting a 4 percent increase in March 2005 sales compared to the same month last year. ASMC sold 7,446 units for the month, notching a 12 percent increase for the first quarter of 2005. American Suzuki's March 2005 sa ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports March U.S. Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., April 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported March 2005 U.S. sales of 14,776 units -- an 18 percent increase from February's sales volume. "Mitsubishi Motors' sales volume has steadily increased each month of 2005, and we look forward to that trend continuing as we approach t ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Introduces ADVAN Neova to the US
FULLERTON, Calif.--April 1, 2005--Instantly setting a new benchmark for street performance, the new ADVAN Neova was introduced in the US today as the first tire from Yokohama Rubber Company's ADVAN ultra-high performance brand. The ADVAN Neova is a maximum performance radial tire designed and developed for driving enth ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports 2005 Best March for U.S. Sales
Best March in PCNA History for Porsche in United States ATLANTA, April 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 retail sales in the United States increased by 6 percent for the month. The company sold ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports March 2005 Best-Ever Sales Month; Record First Quarter
TORRANCE, Calif., April 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its best ever sales month of 203,223 units, an increase of 12.3 percent from March of last year. Toyota also posted its best-ever first quarter in 48 years of business in the U.S. with sales of 507,236, up 10.6 percent over the same per ... Continue reading
Audi Reports March 2005 Sales Results
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported March sales of 6,502, representing a decrease when compared to March 2004 sales of 7,469. For the year, Audi sales are 16,835, just slightly behind 2004 year-to-date sales of 17,012. For the month of March, Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales were 2,067, a ... Continue reading
2005 Kia Sportage EX 4x2 Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Kia Sportage EX 4x2 Korean manufacturer Kia started out in the American marketplace, like many import automakers before it, by selling subcompact sedans. Yet Kia became best-known for its second offering, the compact Sportage SUV. Timing is everything, and the timing was right ... Continue reading
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--April 1, 2005--Next Inc. (OTCBB:NXTI) an emerging leader in the sportswear and promotional products industry today announced an enhancement of its licensing agreement with General Motors Corporation . The license will allow Next to develop, sell and ship GM Official Licensed Products to new distribu ... Continue reading
Farmers Introduces Y.E.S. Discount In Texas; Teen Drivers Will Be Eligible for 5% Discount
AUSTIN, Texas--April 1, 2005--The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is pleased to announce the expansion of the "You're Essential to Safety" (Y.E.S.) Program in Texas. The Y.E.S. program educates new drivers with facts about driving and shows them true-life stories about young people who have learned difficult drivi ... Continue reading
CarMax Announces Growth in California, Five Stores Now Open in Los Angeles
RICHMOND, Va., April 1 -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's leading specialty retailer of used cars, today announced its growth in California. With the recent opening of its locations in Irvine and Ontario, CarMax now has five stores in the Los Angeles market. CarMax also has a store in the Sacramento market, which opened in ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Announces Grants of Restricted Stock and Stock Options
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--April 1, 2005--Exide Technologies , a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, confirmed today that, pursuant to the terms of the previously announced March 3, 2005 employment agreement with Gordon A. Ulsh, the Board of Directors approved the grant of restricted stock and stock options ... Continue reading
Wicked Signs With Carroll Shelby
Carroll Shelby and Wicked Motorsport Partner to Create COBRA/Shelby Sportswear, Part of Wicked's New Apparel Collection Designed for Men Who are Passionate About Cars PENNINGTON, N.J., April 1 -- Wicked Motorsport, an affiliate of Wicked Road Warrior Boots, has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Carroll Shelb ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium Adds Marco Andretti
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--April 1, 2005--David Keaveney, CEO of MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP), announced today the details of a sponsorship agreement with Marco Andretti. The 18-year-old son of Andretti Green Racing co-owner Michael Andretti and grandson of Mario Andretti, both racing legends, will feature the Scale ... Continue reading
SKF to Sponsor Dave Blaney, No. 07 Chevy at Martinsville
ELGIN, Ill., April 1 -- SKF will secure the primary sponsor position for NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Dave Blaney and Richard Childress Racing's (RCR) No. 07 Chevrolet in the April 10 Advance Auto Parts 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The SKF colors will be displayed on the racecar's hood, right and left rear qu ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Sales Increase for March 2005
MONTVALE, N.J., April 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 18,162 new vehicles for March 2005, up 1.9 percent compared to last March. "With the arrival of new engines and new products like the CLS and this week's launch of the much-anticipated new-generation M-Class, we are projecting that 2005 will b ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for All-New Hybrid Synergy Drive-Powered 2006 Highlander Hybrid SUV
Small Price Adjustment for 2005 Prius Hybrid Sedan TORRANCE, Calif., April 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new gas-electric 2006 Highlander Hybrid midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV). Toyota also announced a small price adjustment fo ... Continue reading
Ford's March Sales Highest Level Since May 2004
* Ford Motor Company's March sales totaled 305,172 - best month since May 2004. * Car sales equal to a year ago as new Ford Mustang, Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego reach new highs. * Truck sales decline 3 percent as gains from Ford F-Series, Lincoln Mark LT and crossover sport utility vehicles are offset by lowe ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production- 4/1/05
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 1 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 309,071 units, up 20.3 percent from the 256,928 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 4,241,475 ... Continue reading
MG AIRLINE COUPÉ - MG AIRLINE COUPÉ - Ain't She Cute
By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau I nearly missed the most spectacular car at this summer’s University Motors Summer Party and Reunion. More than five hundred MGs from all over the country came to Grand Rapids, Michigan for the resurrection of this traditional gathering of MG enthusiasts after a 5-year hiatus due to ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces March 2005 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., April 1 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for March 2005: Mazda North American Operations - March 2005 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date March March % March March % 2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change Mazda3 9,455 7,173 31.8% 21,728 16,689 30.2% Mazda6 6,791 6,428 5.6% ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reports Sales for March 2005
IRVINE, Calif., April 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) reports sales for the first quarter trail last year's record beginning by 3.8 percent in the United States. Sales for the month were off compared to the same period of a year ago -- down 10.3 percent. Volvo sales of 11,631 units in the U.S. were led by ... Continue reading
- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 212,978 Vehicles, an Eight Percent Increase Unadjusted (Four Percent Adjusted) for March 2005 - Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,162 Vehicles, Up Two Percent Unadjusted for March 2005 NEW YORK, April 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total ... Continue reading
* Goal for smart: Breakeven in 2007 * Restructuring expenses of up to euro 1.2 billion * DaimlerChrysler: Operating profit in 2005 still expected to slightly exceed the prior-year result of euro 5.8 billion, excluding exceptional charge from smart STUTTGART, Germany, April 1 -- On March 31, 2005, the Board of Managemen ... Continue reading
SSP Readies for Media Night & Open Practice on Sunday, April 10
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SSP Readies for Open Practice & Media Night on Sunday, April 10 NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (April 1, 2005) – The Susquehanna Speedway Park is preparing for its preseason Media & Practice Night on Sunday, April 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The pit and gra ... Continue reading
AORC Presents Pathfinder Award; Launches Active Safety Systems Initiative
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC) presented its highest honor, the Pathfinder Award, to Dr. Kennerly H. Digges, nationally known safety researcher and director of biomechanics and automotive safety research at the non-profit National Crash Analysis Center (NCAC) at The George Wash ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--April 1, 2005--2-Track Global Inc. (OTCBB:TOTG) today announced that it had executed a software licensing and distribution agreement with Traktag (Nigeria) Limited. Under the terms of the agreement 2-Track will provide Traktag with its fleet management tracking products and services on a non-exclusive basis i ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--April 1, 2005--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the worldwide automotive industry today announced that Royal Tire, Minnesota's largest privately-held independent retail, wholesale and commercial tire dealer, and its T ... Continue reading
Carfax Introduces New Report Package; Consumer Info Pack Streamlines Dealer Sales Process
FAIRFAX, Va.--April 1, 2005--Carfax today introduced a comprehensive information package that better integrates the benefits of Carfax Vehicle History Reports into a dealer's sales process. Auto retailers now have a powerful set of tools that help streamline the sales cycle and build consumer confidence. In addition to ... Continue reading
Company Profile for Motor Web Inc. dba Sport Compact Only
--Sport Compact Only is a division of Motor Web Inc., located at 4828 S. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Sport Compact Only is the one-stop source for aftermarket performance auto parts and accessories for import and domestic sport compact cars. The company is a reseller and wholesale distributor of auto parts and accesso ... Continue reading
Debenture and Issuance for NewTech Brake Corp.
BLAINVILLE, Quebec, April 1 -- NewTech Brake Corp. : On March 29, 2005, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of a 5 years convertible debenture of US$22,000,000 divided into two blocks of US$10M and US$12M respectively and the issuance of 3,947,368 shares (restricted) of its common stock for the amount of US$3M ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Sensor Systems Reports 2004 Financial Results
DRAPER, Utah--April 1, 2005--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) today announced audited financial results for fiscal year 2004 ending on December 31st. Flexpoint commenced operations on February 24th, upon confirmation of the company's reorganization. As reported in Flexpoint's recently filed 10K revenues for ... Continue reading
GEICO Announces Winners of 2004 Public Service Awards and Celebrates 25 Years of the Award Program
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Tony Nicely, president and chief executive officer of Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO), has announced the five recipients of its 2004 Public Service Awards program. This year marks the 25th year that the company has honored public service employees who go above and beyond their prof ... Continue reading
GEICO Opens New Jersey Claims Center in Marlton, NJ
Media is Invited to Attend This Event Tuesday, April 5, 2005 10:30 a.m. 8000 Lincoln Drive East Marlton, NJ GEICO will officially announce the opening of its New Jersey Claims Center at 8000 Lincoln Drive East in Marlton, New Jersey at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. Honored guests particip ... Continue reading
ZEELAND, Mich., April 1 -- Gentex Corporation, the leader in auto-dimming mirrors for the worldwide automotive industry, today announced a two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100 percent common stock dividend for each outstanding share of the Company's common stock, par value $0.06 per share. This stock d ... Continue reading
GMC SEIRAA 3500 AGENT IN DUBAI
Sir, Please can you inform me the agent of GMC seirra 3500 in our location. I need quotation for 8-vehicles 2004-2005 GMC seirra 3500 4wd, 2d, red color. Regards Eng. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Highway Hero Proves 'Everything Is Bigger in Texas'
LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 1 -- A Texas truck driver -- called a "mountain of a man" by the family whose lives he saved -- was named Thursday night as the 22nd Goodyear North American Highway Hero. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Rick Dent -- a 6-foot, 300-pound, Diana, Texas, driver for Groend ... Continue reading
Hybrid Technologies (OTCBB: HYBT) Featured on National Television
WB11 (WARNER BRO. NETWORK) TELEVISION FEATURES HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES LAS VEGAS, NV and NEW YORK, NY, April 1 -- Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (NASD OTCBB: HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com subsidiaries R-Electric Car Co., Global Electric Corp., Solium Power Corp. and WhistlerTel - emerging leaders in the development and marke ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--April 1, 2005--MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP), announced fiscal year 2004 financial results ending December 31, 2004 based upon the successful new motor sports direction and discontinuance of the unprofitable gaming operations. David Keaveney, President and CEO commented, "Our objective from ... Continue reading
PERRIS, Calif., April 1 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. announced today that it was unable to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 2004 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by the extension deadline of March 31, 2005. The delay is due to the Company's need to finalize its r ... Continue reading
One Person's Slightly Used Auto Insurance Policy is Another Person's ... Treasure?
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--April 1, 2005-- In Another Industry First, Progressive Direct Offers Chance to Bid On That Vintage, Hard-To-Find Policy Who can forget the way the policy for that '76 Gremlin smelled? How about those deductibles from that Merkur policy? Sure, they don't make the car any longer, but that's what m ... Continue reading
Toyota Awards $550,000 in Grants to K-12 Science Teachers
DALLAS, April 1 -- Toyota TAPESTRY, the largest science teacher grant program in the nation, awarded nearly $550,000 in grants to 50 K-12 U.S. teachers. Fifty received up to $10,000 each and 27 received mini-grants of up to $2,500 each. Large grant winners received their awards on March 31 at the National Science Teach ... Continue reading
Visteon Receives Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation Award
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 1 -- The 2005 Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Innovation Leadership in Infotainment was presented to Visteon Corporation recently for its continuous pursuit toward developing innovative, user-friendly products that offer maximum value to its customers. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/c ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: Q1 2005 BorgWarner Inc. Earnings Conference Call Webcast
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1 -- BorgWarner Inc. announces the following webcast: What: Q1 2005 BorgWarner Inc. Earnings Conference Call When: April 28, 2005, 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) Where: http://www.borgwarner.com/investor_webcasts_right.html How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. Co ... Continue reading
ARMO/SEMA to Hold Car Collecting and Restoration Clinics at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach
PALM BEACH, Fla.--April 1, 2005--The Automotive Restoration Market Organization, a SEMA council, will conduct a series of car collecting and restoration clinics during the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction. The clinics are scheduled throughout the Barrett-Jackson auction, taking place from Mar ... Continue reading
2005 Bahrain GP Friday Practice
B.A.R Honda Press Information Friday 1 April 2005 STEADY PROGRESS AT SAKHIR FOR B.A.R HONDA A productive first day of running for Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda at Sakhir. Jenson Button completes 28 laps, while Takuma Sato has reliability issues en route to 12th fastest. ------------------------------------------------ It wa ... Continue reading
Toyota Named Official Vehicle of USA Swimming
INDIANAPOLIS, April 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., and USA Swimming announced today an agreement making Toyota an official sponsor and the official vehicle of USA Swimming. The multi-year sponsorship includes a variety of licensing, event and promotional opportunities. "Swimming connects with an active cr ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing On 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
- New flagship vehicle arrives at Subaru dealerships beginning late May - CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca that will arrive in dealer showrooms beginning in late May. "Subaru has again created a category of ... Continue reading
GM Delivers First Fuel Cell Truck to U.S. Army
Military sees day when all its vehicles would be fuel cell-powered HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y., April 1 -- General Motors Corp. and the U.S. Army today announced they are partnering to introduce the world's first fuel cell-powered truck into U.S. military service. The U.S. Army took delivery of the crew cab pickup at the GM re ... Continue reading
Daimler to Eliminate Jobs, Models to Cut Smart Losses
April 1, April 1, 2005; Jeremy van Loon writing for Bloomberg reported that DaimlerChrysler AG, whose Smart two- seat cars have dragged down earnings for seven years, plans to cut 700 jobs, or about one-third of the division's workforce, and eliminate models to stem losses. The overhaul, which will cost 1.2 billion eur ... Continue reading
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 1 -- Cristina Cheever has been appointed Vice President of Marketing and Communications for FISKER COACHBUILD, the new luxury car company based in Southern California. Cheever recently served as Communications and Marketing Manager for Aston Martin North America. She takes up her new positi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Surpasses 11,000,000 Minivan Mark - Lot's of "Least Most Liklies"
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1 -- Twenty-one years ago, Chrysler Group invented the modern minivan, known then as "the Magic Wagon." Eleven million sales later, the minivan has forever changed family transportation and the automotive landscape of America's highways and driveways. It replaced the old-fashioned station wag ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Continue Rising as Oil Markets Heat Up
LOS ANGELES--April 1, 2005--Gasoline prices continued their upward arc as they reached or neared all-time record highs across the region, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Riverside/San Bernardino, Bakersfield and Las Vegas recorded new record high prices. Projections of new s ... Continue reading
Proper Tire Care Helps Keep Your Vehicle Rolling; GM Goodwrench Offers Expert Tire Maintenance Tips
April is Car Care Month DETROIT - Experts say that poor maintenance of a vehicle's tires is a risk no motorist can afford. During April Car Care Month, GM Goodwrench is reminding drivers of the importance of maintaining their tires to help avoid uneven wear, poor performance - or even blowouts, which may result in loss ... Continue reading
Cadillac Club Member Spenchian To Lead Saab Cars USA
DETROIT, March 31, 2005; Jay Spenchian will become general manager of Saab Cars USA, effective April 1, Mark LaNeve, GM North America vice president of Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing, announced today. Spenchian has served as marketing director of Cadillac since 2004. He replaces Debra Kelly-Ennis, who has accepte ... Continue reading
Matsushita Electric to Establish Car Electronics Companies in China
Tokyo (JCNN) - Matsushita Electric Industrial announced on March 30 that its in-house company Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) will establish Panasonic Automotive Systems (China) (PASCH) as an in-house company of Panasonic China, and Panasonic Automotive Systems Sales (China) (PASSCH) as an in-house company of Panaso ... Continue reading
Cummins ComfortGuard System To Debut in International 9900ix Truck at Mid-America Trucking Show
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--March 31, 2005--Cummins Inc. announced today that its ComfortGuard(TM) power system for integrated cab heating and air-conditioning will debut in an International 9900ix truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show. ComfortGuard is fully integrated with the truck heating and air-conditioning systems to provi ... Continue reading
ESPRITWeb Article #746, DP Technology Corp. Adds a Seventh NASCAR Team to its Sponsorship
ESPRITWeb Article _____ ID: 746 Date 29-Mar-2005 Distribution Public Title DP Technology Corp. Adds a Seventh NASCAR Team to its Sponsorship Summary Company co-sponsors car with Haas CNC Racing _____ DP Technology Corp. just completed signing a two-year Motorsports Sponsorship Agreement with Haas CNC Racing, owned by H ... Continue reading
Ford Delivers First Fuel Cell Cars in Canada to Vancouver Fuel Cell Vehicle Program
* Ford Motor Company delivered five Ford Focus Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) to the Vancouver Fuel Cell Vehicle Program (VFCVP) for real-use testing in selected fleets. * The five Ford Focus FCVs are the first 'customer-ready' vehicles to be delivered by Ford, which plans to place 25 more vehicles in fleets in the United S ... Continue reading
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