PHILANTHROPIST JOSEPHINE FORD, ONLY GRANDDAUGHTER OF HENRY FORD, DIES AT 81
J DEARBORN, Mich., June 1, 2005 – Josephine Ford, the only granddaughter of company founder Henry Ford and one of the most significant philanthropists in metropolitan Detroit history, died Wednesday. She was 81 and lived in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Josephine Ford, known as "Dody" to friends and family, prov ... Continue reading
Leadership Changes at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 1 -- After successfully completing construction, launching commercial production and a major grand opening event, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama's (HMMA) leadership team will undergo several changes. This is part of Hyundai Motor Company's strategy and on-going management philosophy to trans ... Continue reading
ADDISON, Texas--June 1, 2005--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has completed the purchase of 2.0 million shares of Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("Affirmative" or the "Company") common stock formerly held by Vesta Insurance Group, Inc. ("Vesta"), at a price of $14.00 per share. The tr ... Continue reading
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Members Can Earn 5,000 Miles With Capital One Auto Finance
SEATTLE, June 1 -- Members of Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan now can drive home a great deal by earning 5,000 Bonus Miles when receiving an auto loan from Capital One Auto Finance. Capital One, America's largest online vehicle lender, provides auto loans to customers directly via the Internet. The offer applies whether ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. to Host Conference Call on Tuesday, June 7, 2005
IRVINE, Calif.--June 1, 2005--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, announced on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 that it brought all of its periodic filings with the SEC current. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 5:00 p.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. PDT) on Tuesday, June 7 ... Continue reading
LUBBOCK, Texas--June 1, 2005--With hail reported as large as golf balls, yesterday's hailstorm in Lubbock caused widespread damage to cars, including dents and broken windshields. If you've got damage to your car, paintless dent removal might be the answer to restoring your vehicle to its pre-accident condition. "We kn ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Dealers Donate $25 for Every New Vehicle Sale/Lease in June to PADRES Contra El Cancer GM Western Region Matches All Contributions Up to $25,000 LOS ANGELES, June 1 -- Today, in recognition of National Cancer Survivor's Day (Sunday, June 5), the Southern California Chevrolet Dealers Association will launch "D ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it has strengthened its field operations in the U.S. with new executive appointments. The company has set its sights on breaking the 200,000-unit sales mark this year with the incremental volume of its first- ever, seven-passenger vehicle, the 20 ... Continue reading
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Scheduled to Make California the Nation's Most Aggressive State in Reducing Emissions That Cause Global Warming SAN FRANCISCO, June 1 -- California companies and institutions representing a cross section of the state's innovative environmental technologies are expected to join Gov. Arnold Sch ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Expanding Model Line Up Strengthened by All-New Entourage Minivan
Name and Details of Hyundai's 2007 Minivan Disclosed at Automotive News Marketing Seminar FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1 -- Hyundai Motor America President and CEO Robert F. Cosmai, speaking at the Automotive News Marketing Seminar in Los Angeles, announced that the next addition to Hyundai's growing model line up wil ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports Strong May 2005 Sales
- All-New Subaru B9 Tribeca Adds Incremental Volume as Total Sales Are Up Five Percent for the Year - CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported strong May sales totaling 14,475 units, showing an increase for the month, over last year. Total sales for the year are up five percent over 2004 sale ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor Launches Infiniti Series in Taiwan
Tokyo June 1, 2005;(JCNN) Nissan Motor announced on June 1 that it has begun marketing two new models in its Infiniti series in Taiwan, the G35 sport coupe and M35 luxury sedan. A full lineup of the Infiniti series is now available through the five exclusive Infiniti dealers throughout the island country. Taiwan is the ... Continue reading
Year-to-date Sales Up 2 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 1 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 117,844 vehicles, an increase of 2 percent compared to the 115,737 vehicles sold that month in 2004. The BMW Group also reported May sales of 26,926 vehicles, down 3.1 percent from ... Continue reading
BMW Group Sales May 2005 - Year-to-date Up 2 Percent
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - June 1, 2005... The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 117,844 vehicles, an increase of 2 percent compared to the 115,737 vehicles sold that month in 2004. The BMW Group also reported May sales of 26,926 vehicles, down 3.1 percent from 27,787 sold in the same pe ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports May 2005 U.S. Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., June 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported May 2005 U.S. sales of 11,380 units -- a 23.3 percent increase from April's sales volume. "This was our best retail sales month of the year, and second best since August 2004," said David Schembri, executive vice president of sales ... Continue reading
Tracinda Caps General Motors Stock Price Offer at No More Than $31 Per Share
LOS ANGELES June 1, 2005; The AP reported that investment firm Tracinda Corp. said Wednesday that it will not pay more than $31 per share for General Motors Corp. common stock. The tender offer to buy up to 28 million shares of General Motors stock was made May 9 and will expire June 7 unless extended. The buy would gi ... Continue reading
California Auto Dealers Craft Compromise “Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights”
Washington DC June 1, 2005; AIADA's newsletter reported that the California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) has crafted a compromise bill with legislators supporting a "Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights." The new bill, AB68, replaces the original legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Cindy Montanez (D-39). Ms. Monane ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Watkins Glen 6h preview
chasing eight Terry Borcheller has reason to celebrate the Rolex Sports Car Series' three races at Watkins Glen International this season. The Gainesville, Ga., driver has already earned five poles and seven victories on the New York road course. He will be gunning for success in the June 12 six-hour race on the track' ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Prices Public Offering of 2,000,000 Common Shares
MCLEAN, Va., June 1 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that it has priced a public offering of 2,000,000 of its common shares at $35.12 per share. The offering is expected to close on June 6, 2005. The Company also has granted t ... Continue reading
OpenTravel(TM) Alliance Announces Board of Director and Officer Elections for 2005-2006
Industry Leading Organization Reaffirms Commitment to the Development and Adoption of Specification WASHINGTON, June 1 -- As it embarks on its 7th year, the OpenTravel(TM) Alliance announces its Board of Directors and Officers for 2005-2006 for each of the respective industry verticals. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cg ... Continue reading
- Free, two-day driving event lets consumers see how Chrysler vehicles handle real world challenges on specially designed test tracks - Opportunity to drive two of the hottest Chrysler vehicles, the Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 and the Chrysler 300C SRT8 - Drag racing, golf simulations, food and wine tasting demonstrations, ... Continue reading
Tracinda Reaffirms Commitment to Tender Offer of General Motors Common Stock
LOS ANGELES--June 1, 2005--In response to repeated inquiries regarding its tender offer for General Motors Corporation common stock, Tracinda Corporation today announced that it will not increase its tender offer price above $31.00 per share. Tracinda commenced its cash tender offer for up to 28,000,000 shares of commo ... Continue reading
Visteon Plays Key Role in Award-Winning 2005 Ford Mustang
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 1 -- The Ford Mustang, which recently won an interior-of-the-year award at a major vehicle interiors show, boasts a Visteon instrument panel, console and Visteon's award-winning Door Trim with Integrated Subwoofer. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The rede ... Continue reading
International Speedway Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Sell Nazareth Speedway Real Property
~ Expects to Record $6 to $7 Million After-Tax Gain on Sale ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 1 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") announced today that Pennsylvania International Raceway, Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of ISC, has entered into an agreement with Brookside Realty, I ... Continue reading
SalesMax Announcing MiAutoNuevo.com - U.S.'s First Spanish Auto Search Engine
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., June 1 -- SalesMax Worldwide Inc., a New York based Internet Company, is launching MiAutoNuevo.com, the first Spanish language automotive search engine in the United States. The site will enable the 36 million Spanish speaking U.S. consumers with over $ 1.2 trillion in buying power to shop for autos in ... Continue reading
-- Two more DaimlerChrysler F-Cells in the Department of Energy (DOE) Program -- DaimlerChrysler Works with Federal and State Demonstration Programs to Promote and Further Fuel Cell Development SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 1 -- Today DaimlerChrysler announced the delivery of two fuel cell vehicles to the Bay Area Air Quali ... Continue reading
Autoextremist.com Marks Its Sixth Anniversary
DETROIT, June 1 -- Autoextremist.com, the auto industry's most respected and influential source for online commentary and editorial opinion, marks its sixth anniversary today with the release of the Autoextremist Auto Industry Leadership Index(TM) and the formation of DeLorenzo Image Management. "Building on the succes ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. Sales for May 2005 Increased 6 Percent
* Chrysler Brand Sets All-Time Monthly Sales Record * Minivans Continue Segment Dominance, Sales Increase 8 Percent * Chrysler 300 Continues Its String of Monthly Sales Exceeding 10,000 Units * Dodge Charger Available at Dealerships Nationwide, Nearly 2,000 Unit Sales in 10 Days with Limited Availability AUBURN HILLS, ... Continue reading
American Suzuki May 2005 Sales Up 1 Percent
BREA, Calif.--June 1, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) posted a 1 percent increase in May 2005 sales compared to the same month last year and a 9 percent increase in sales this calendar year, to date. ASMC sold 7,457 units for the month, while the top-selling Forenza models achieved a noteworthy 74 percent incr ... Continue reading
Audi Reports May 2005 Sales Results
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported May sales of 6,455, representing a slight decrease when compared to May 2004 sales of 6,874. For the year, Audi sales are 30,492, almost on par with 2004 year-to-date sales of 31,023 (-1.7%). "Year-to-date both our new A6 and the Audi A8 have shown a strong ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces May 2005 Sales
Sedona and Spectra Nameplates Are Strong Sellers; Year-to-Date Sales Up 6.8% IRVINE, Calif., June 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced monthly sales of 25,503 units for May 2005, a slight increase over the same month in 2004. Kia's year-to-date sales of 115,991 units represent a 6.8-percent improvement over th ... Continue reading
Top Ten Fastest "Turning" Vehicles are International Nameplates
Washington DC June 1, 2005; AIADA's newsletter reported that the ten vehicles that spent the least amount of time on dealer lots in April were all International nameplates, according to the Power Information Network (PIN). The measurement, known in the industry as days to turn, is a measure not only of model popularity ... Continue reading
GM Reports 393,197 Deliveries in May 2005
FOR RELEASE: 2005-06-01 CONTACTS GM Reports 393,197 Deliveries in May Cadillac Deliveries Up 12 Percent, Paced by 51 Percent Increase in Car Sales - Chevrolet Car Sales Up 12 Percent, Led by Record Cobalt Sales DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the U.S. sold 393,197 new cars and trucks in May, down 5 percent on a sel ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 -- Record May sales of 18,685 vehicles gave Acura its third best sales month ever and surpassed the previous May record set in 2004 by 9.1 percent based on daily selling rate, the division announced today. It is the 19th consecutive record setting month for Acura. Year-to-date Acura sales rose ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports Strong May 2005 Sales Up 7.8%
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May sales of 201,493 vehicles, an increase of 7.8 percent over May 2004. It marks the third consecutive month and sixth time Toyota has recorded at least 200,000 sales in a single month. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 919,195 u ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales Set New Record for May 2005
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 40,416 vehicles for the month, which represents the best May sales in company history. Leading the way were the Elantra followed by the Sonata. The new Tucson SUV, named segment leader in the recent 2005 Strategic Vision Total Quality Stu ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports May 2005 Sales Results Down 10.1%
American Honda Light Truck Sales and Acura Division Set New May Records TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted sales of 122,169 Honda and Acura vehicles in May, with record May sales of light truck models. American Honda light truck sales rose 14.3 percent to 52,032 units. American Honda yea ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces Best May Sales Ever
GARDENA, Calif.--June 1, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported 93,519 total sales in May, an increase of 15.5% over last year. This month marks the best May sales in the history of Nissan North America, as well as the Nissan division. In addition, Nissan models Altima, Murano, Armada and Titan and the Infinit ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA New Vehicle Sales in May Down 1.8%
MONTVALE, N.J., June 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 17,811 new vehicles in May, a decrease of 1.8 percent compared to last May. This brings the year-to-date sales total to 80,392 units, a 6.2 percent decrease from the first five months of last year. The month did show some significant growth, includin ... Continue reading
GM Offers Employee Discount to Everyone
DETROIT, June 1, 2005; For the first time in its history, GM is offering its employee discount to everyone who takes delivery of a new 2005 GM car or truck from June 1 through July 5, 2005. "Our employees are extremely proud of the company they work for and the products they build," said Brent Dewar, GM North America v ... Continue reading
Curomax Provides SACU with Integrated Point-of-Sale Lending Platform
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--June 1, 2005--Curomax, a leader in dealer finance e-commerce solutions and the originator of the premier multi-asset finance portal in North America, announced today that San Antonio Federal Credit Union (SACU) has implemented the Curomax point-of-sale (POS) lending platform, "mycreditshop.com." M ... Continue reading
Research And Markets: In-depth Analysis of TI Automotive Today
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 1 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18503 ) has announced the addition of TI Automotive: Company profile to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) This company profile on TI Automotive is part of a major new series of report ... Continue reading
Dunlop Pumps Up Its Popular SP Sport Maxx Tire Lineup
AKRON, Ohio, June 1 -- Dunlop's flagship ultra-performance tire for luxury sports cars is racing up the performance scale - to fit the likes of Acura NSX, Audi S6, BMW 760Li, Mercedes SL 500, and Porsche Boxster. Ten new sizes of the flagship SP Sport Maxx tire are available to fit a wide variety of ultra-performance c ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 -- Closely networked systems and components developed by Continental Automotive Systems help advance Volkswagen's new Passat to the front of the class. Continental helped develop and produce cutting edge technologies to optimize braking, shifting, ride and performance features of the new mod ... Continue reading
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--June 1, 2005--Patriot Motorcycle Corporation (Pink Sheets: PMCY) today announced it will launch a comprehensive Customer Relations Management (CRM) program with top-rated CRM firm ProResponse Incorporated of Phoenix, AZ. According to the exclusive agreement, Patriot will be the first company in th ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics' Battery Subsidiary Grants Patent License to Wintonic of China
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., June 1 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that its subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. (Ovonic Battery), has entered into a patent license agreement in connection with its proprietary nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery technology with Guangzhou Wintonic Batter ... Continue reading
Get Ready, Camp Jeep(R) On the Road is Coming to Atlanta
- Friday, June 10th reserved for local media - Meet and have lunch with one of the designers of the new 2006 Jeep Commander WHAT: Camp Jeep(R) On the Road -- the traveling tour that brings the most popular elements of Camp Jeep, the brand's legendary owner's program, to local markets -- is stopping in Atlanta for a fre ... Continue reading
London, UK, 1 June 2005…The 2004 Frost & Sullivan Vertical Market Penetration Leadership Award for the European road user charging (RUC) systems market was presented to Autostrade S.p.A. Autostrade S.p.A. has established a leading position in the traditionally conservative, risk-averse toll collection industry due to ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Named To BusinessWeek 'Hot Growth Companies' List
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 1 -- Drew Industries Incorporated , a leading manufacturer of components for recreational vehicles and manufactured homes, today announced it has been named to BusinessWeek's annual "Hot Growth" list of the 100 best small companies. Drew was ranked 57th, marking the second consecutive year the ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Announces Dividend on Trust Preferred Securities
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--June 1, 2005--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share will be paid on the 7 1/2% convertible trust preferred securities issued by the DURA Automotive Capital Trust. The dividend will be payable on June 30, 2005, to stockholders of record on Ju ... Continue reading
FindProfit.com Provides Updated Coverage of Autobytel
PRINCETON, N.J., June 1 -- FindProfit (http://www.findprofit.com/), an investment service that delivered an +18% average return in 2004 and a +67% audited return in 2003, announced today that it has provided to trial and paid subscribers updated coverage of Autobytel . Since its launch in 2002, FindProfit has extensive ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Sensor Systems Announces Conference Call
DRAPER, Utah--June 1, 2005--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) announced today the company will host a conference call open to shareholders, brokers, analysts, and the media on Tuesday, June 14th at 4:15 pm Eastern Time to review the company's business model and highlight the expansion of the Bend Sensor(R) Te ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--June 1, 2005--Ertl Collectibles, a division of RC2 Corporation , announced today it will distribute 18,000 commemorative New York Yankees 1964 Ford Mustang die-cast vehicles to fans, age 14 and younger, at the June 19th Yankees vs. Cubs game at Yankee Stadium. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. and fans are enco ... Continue reading
YOKNEAM, Israel--June 1, 2005--Elbit Vision Systems, Ltd. (OTCBB: EVSNF), a leading provider of automatic optical inspection and quality monitoring systems, today announced that the momentum of its industrial optical monitoring solution business is building, as illustrated by the following recent developments: The Comp ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 1 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18499 ) has announced the addition of Denso Corporation: Company Profile 2005 Edition to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Denso Corporation, based in Japan, is a leading worldwide su ... Continue reading
Superior Adjusting Signs New Agreement With eAutoclaims
OLDSMAR, Fla., June 1 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) announced today the signing of an additional contract with Superior Adjusting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of 21st Century Holding Company, for further services. Superior Adjusting processes the claims for Federated National Insurance Company and American ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Eases Summer Gas Woes By Awarding 61 Daily Prizes of a Year's Worth of Free Gas
TULSA, Okla., June 1 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is taking the heat off travelers' summer gas woes with the launch of a new sweepstakes on http://www.thrifty.com/ . Every day from June 1, 2005 through July 31, 2005, Thrifty will award a prize of a year's worth of free ... Continue reading
Washington, D.C. Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment A First in the Nation's Capital
-- Chrysler Financial, The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, Anheuser-Busch and Suze Orman to Educate and Empower Young People -- Russell Simmons, Damon Dash, Reverend Run, Juelz Santana, Paul Wall, Doug E. Fresh, Lil' Mo, Nicole Wray, Xscape, The Lissen Band and Russ Parr Join Forces in Washington, D.C. to Support Youth ... Continue reading
XTIVITY Inc. Launches First-Ever MRO Inventory Optimizer
LONDON, Ontario, June 1 -- XTIVITY Inc. announces the full-scale launch of xIO Inventory Optimizer -- the only software tool on the market proven to optimize MRO inventories. What makes xIO unique is its ability to calculate accurate Order Points and Order Quantities for both frequently used and sporadic-use MRO invent ... Continue reading
Noble International Announces Quarterly Dividend
WARREN, Mich., June 1 -- Noble International, Ltd. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share of Noble common stock to be paid June 30, 2005 to stockholders of record June 16, 2005. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT Noble International, Ltd. is a leading supplier of automotive ... Continue reading
Autostrade S.p.A. Receives Frost & Sullivan Honor for Vertical Market Penetration Leadership
LONDON--June 1, 2005--The 2004 Frost & Sullivan Vertical Market Penetration Leadership Award for the European road user charging (RUC) systems market was presented to Autostrade S.p.A. Autostrade S.p.A. has established a leading position in the traditionally conservative, risk-averse toll collection industry due to its ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports Two Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for May 2005
- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 214,575 Vehicles, a Three Percent Decrease Unadjusted (Six Percent Increase Adjusted) for May 2005 - Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 17,811 Vehicles, a Two Percent Decrease Unadjusted for May 2005 NEW YORK, June 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today repo ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports May 2005 Sales
Best Month in History for Porsche in North America ATLANTA, June 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 May retail sales in the United States totaled 3,291 cars, an increase of 25 percent compared to ... Continue reading
May 2005 Sales for Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
S40 Sales Up 30 Percent; Canada and Mexico Post New Records IRVINE, Calif., June 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC announces sales records for Volvo Canada and Volvo Mexico in reporting 12,417 units combined for Canada, Mexico, and the United States, including Puerto Rico. Volvo Canada recorded its best May on reco ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports May U.S. Sales Down 11%
* Ford Motor Company's May U.S. sales totaled 283,994, down 11 percent compared with a year ago. * Car sales totaled 101,711, down 5 percent; truck sales totaled 182,283, down 13 percent. * Ford Mustang sales totaled 19,721, up 47 percent compared with year ago. * Ford announces third quarter North American production ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Recognition for The Raben Group's Outstanding Customer Service Leadership
LONDON--June 1, 2005--The 2005 Frost & Sullivan Customer Service Leadership Award is presented to The Raben Group for its exceptional performance in the Polish and eastern European logistics markets. Outstanding responsiveness to customer needs, a continual focus on long- and short-term customer profitability goals and ... Continue reading
Management Briefing Seminars Announces 2005 Speakers
ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 1 -- Top-level executives from important global automotive companies will address the 40th Annual Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) Aug. 1-5 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near Traverse City, Mich. The seminars are directed by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). The 2005 MBS theme, "St ... Continue reading
LONDON--June 1, 2005--In recognition of its overall excellence, Autostrade S.p.A. has been selected to receive the prestigious 2005 Frost & Sullivan Transportation Company of the Year Award. Effective organizational restructuring, innovative marketing strategies, outstanding revenue growth, focused market penetration a ... Continue reading
LONDON--June 1, 2005--In recognition of its pioneering vehicle positioning system (VPS) technology-based electronic toll collection system, Toll Collect GmbH is honoured with the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Transportation Technology Innovation & Leadership of the Year Award. Toll Collect is commended for its leading-edge tec ... Continue reading
LONDON--June 1, 2005--Frost & Sullivan's 2005 Excellence in Automotive & Transportation Awards Banquet was held last night at the Steigenberger Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany. The well-attended event honoured leaders and achievers in the European automotive and transportation industry. Awardees at the evening's function w ... Continue reading
Excellence in Automotive & Transportation Awards Banquet
London, UK, 1 June 2005…Frost & Sullivan’s 2005 Excellence in Automotive & Transportation Awards Banquet was held last night at the Steigenberger Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany. The well-attended event honoured leaders and achievers in the European automotive and transportation industry. Awardees at the evenin ... Continue reading
London, UK, 1 June 2005…In recognition of its pioneering vehicle positioning system (VPS) technology-based electronic toll collection system, Toll Collect GmbH is honoured with the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Transportation Technology Innovation & Leadership of the Year Award. Toll Collect is commended for its leading ... Continue reading
Leadership Award is presented to The Raben Group
London, UK, 1 June 2005…The 2005 Frost & Sullivan Customer Service Leadership Award is presented to The Raben Group for its exceptional performance in the Polish and eastern European logistics markets. Outstanding responsiveness to customer needs, a continual focus on long and short-term customer profitability go ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Major Change in Power Steering Technology
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 1 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18500 ) has announced the addition of A global market review of automotive steering systems - trends, companies and forecasts to 2010 - 2nd edition to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 1 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18526 ) has announced the addition of Indian Automobile Industry-Recent Trends to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The Indian automotive industry has flourished like never before in ... Continue reading
Most Hybrid Vehicles Not as Cost-Effective as They Seem, Reports Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 1 -- Consumers seeking shelter from high gas prices might not find the relief they expect by turning to hybrids, announced Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) "The combination of increasingly hi ... Continue reading
Dodge Answers 'Call of the Wild' During Zoo Adventure Tour at the Oklahoma Zoo
- Twelve-city tour to showcase Dodge vehicles and their family-friendly features - Each two-day event includes six Dodge Zoo Adventure activity areas, featuring animal-themed Dodge vehicles - Fifty percent off zoo admission during the Dodge Zoo Tour WHAT: A herd of Dodge vehicles will be coming soon to a zoo near you. ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 1 -- Metro Detroit Youth Day will hold a Scholarship Reception, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, at the Roostertail in Detroit. "We hope to raise more than $50,000 to provide scholarships for Metro Detroit youth," said Ed Deeb, Youth Day co-founder and coordinator. "We want to encourage youth to pursue ... Continue reading
Outdoor Channel Colors Go High-Def at NASCAR Winn-Dixie
TEMECULA, Calif., June 1 -- The Outdoor Channel(R) (TOC) today announced that a commemorative paint scheme honoring its new all high- definition network -- Outdoor Channel 2 HD(SM) -- will drape the No. 33 Chevrolet driven by Tony Raines at the NASCAR Busch Series Winn-Dixie 250, to be held at the Daytona International ... Continue reading
Autech Releases Rider Series and Lifecare Vehicle Models
Tokyo (JCNN) - On May 31, Autech Japan, a Nissan group company, announced the release in Japan of the Serena Rider and Rider S as well as Serena lifecare vehicle (LV) models in the Enchante series and Personal Chair Cab series. Autech has newly customized all of these models in conjunction with the launch of the new Se ... Continue reading
General Motors, Ford U.S. Sales Probably Fell in May
June 1, 2005; Bloomberg reported that General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co., the largest U.S. automakers, may report today that May sales fell from a year ago and their U.S. market share slump continued amid gains for Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. GM and Ford, with combined U.S. market share of more than 40 ... Continue reading
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--June 1, 2005--Laidlaw International, Inc. announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation for its outstanding $403.5 million aggregate principal amount of 10.75% Senior Notes due 2011 ("Notes"). The tender offer is scheduled to expire at 5 p.m. New York City time on ... Continue reading
Percepta Announces Agreement With Helm Inc.
DENVER, June 1 -- Percepta, a provider of customer management solutions to the automotive industry, today announced a strategic alliance with Helm, Inc., the distributor and marketer of factory authorized automotive service information for more than 60% of the U.S. market. Percepta will provide a customer care solution ... Continue reading
Marcos Engineering Signs Yelmer Buurman as Test Driver
KENILWORTH, England, June 1 -- - 18 Year Old British Formula Renault Contender to Run Testing and Evaluation Programs Marcos Engineering Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Yelmer Buurman to Test and Evaluation Driver. Yelmer brings to Marcos over 8 years of racing and karting experience -- including the ... Continue reading
Ford Says Chinese Car market to Grow Steadily
www.chinaview.cn 2005-06-01 BEIJING, June 1 -- China's car market was set for steady growth and stable prices despite a collapse in sales growth and heavy discounting last year, the head of Ford Motor Co.’s main joint venture in China said. Ron Tyack, chief executive and president of Ford's 50-50 venture with Chi ... Continue reading
Toyota, Peugeot Citroen Open Czech Plant
PRAGUE, Czech Republic May 31, 2005; THe AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp. and PSA Peugeot Citroen SA officially opened a joint car plant in the Czech Republic on Tuesday, officials said. The plant, Toyota Peugeot Citroen Automobile, was designed to produce 100,000 units of each of three types of small passenger cars ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM Completes New Plant
Doubles Annual Capacity to Accommodate Sales Growth Shanghai – Shanghai General Motors (Shanghai GM) announced today the completion of its new $249 million plant. The facility, which is adjacent to its original manufacturing facility in Shanghai, more than doubles the annual capacity of the flagship joint venture ... Continue reading
GMC Takes Product Integration to the Next Level
DETROIT - GMC has taken product integration to the next level by partnering with Scripps Network to develop an online video magazine with a new site titled Living.com. Set to launch today, Living.com will feature branded broadband content from Scripps' leading lifestyle networks - HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network and Fi ... Continue reading
American Family Association Boycotting Ford Motor Co. Over Donations to Gay Rights Groups
DETROIT May 31, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that a conservative Christian group launched a boycott against Ford Motor Co. Tuesday, saying the second-largest U.S. automaker has given thousands of dollars to gay rights groups, offers benefits to same-sex couples and actively recruits gay employees. " ... Continue reading
Cosma International honoured with Ford's 2004 World Excellence Awards
AURORA, ON, May 31 -- Cosma International, a wholly owned operating group of Magna International Inc., received five Ford Motor Company World Excellence Awards, honouring five Cosma divisions for superior performance in 2004. This is the second consecutive year that Cosma has been recognized by Ford by these awards. Th ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Acquire USI Companies Inc.
Best-in-Class Companies to Provide Full-Service, Single-Source Real Estate Portfolio Solutions MILWAUKEE, May 31 -- Johnson Controls, Inc., the global leader in facilities management and control, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire USI Companies Inc. (USI), the nation's fastest growing corporate real esta ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Names Ivor J. Evans to the Board of Directors
TROY, Mich., May 31 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that Ivor J. "Ike" Evans, retired vice chairman of Union Pacific Corp. and Union Pacific Railroad, has been elected to the ArvinMeritor Board of Directors, effective May 31. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) "Ike's wealth of operati ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Dover Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge MBNA RacePoints 400 - Dover International Speedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Take Me Out To The Ballgame: Marlin will be throwing out the first pitch and signing autographs ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Adds Thrifty Brand in Philadelphia
TULSA, Okla., May 31 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced the addition of the Thrifty Car Rental brand to its corporate operations in Philadelphia. The new Thrifty operation, located near the Philadelphia International Airport, will serve both airport customers as well as the local community. (Logo: ... Continue reading
Midwest Auto Parts Distributors Sold to O'Reilly Automotive
NEW YORK--May 31, 2005--Goldsmith Agio Helms is pleased to announce the completed sale of its client, W.E. Lahr Company and its subsidiary Midwest Auto Parts Distributors, Inc. ("Midwest"), and affiliates, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, a leading supplier of automotive parts and accessories, to O'Reilly Automoti ... Continue reading
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