Ford Sales Fall, Chrysler Rises in June
DETROIT July 1, 2004; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. car and truck sales fell 11 percent in June and the company lost market share again to Asian rivals as demand slowed throughout the entire industry. Ford's sales for its U.S. brands dropped for the 12th time in 14 months and wer ... Continue reading
Jaguar June U.S. Vehicle Sales off 21.8%
DETROIT, July 1, 2004; Reuters reported the sales for Jaguar. U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in June 2004 vs. the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. June 2004 June 2003 % Change All Vehicles 4,219 5,182 -21.8% Domestic Car 0 0 N.A. Domestic Truck 0 0 N.A. Import Car 4,219 5,182 -21.8% Import Truck 0 ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., July 1 -- Aggressive actions must be made now by North American suppliers to win future business with Asian automakers, who are projected to capture an unprecedented 37 percent market share in North America by 2008. Harbour Consulting (formally Harbour and Associates) Vice President Laurie Felax warns sign ... Continue reading
Manufacturers Discover Brazing is Better for Joining Copper to Brass
NEW YORK--July 1, 2004--Manufacturers worldwide are adopting brazing techniques that offer decisive advantages over methods such as welding, soldering or adhesives. Brazing, a metal-joining technique involving a filler metal alloy that melts at above about 450 C, offers the benefit of strength. A soldered copper-to-bra ... Continue reading
Auto Shanghai Honored by the UFI
SHANGHAI, China, July 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. (SIEC) announced today that Auto Shanghai has become the first automotive exhibition of the Union des Foires Internationales (UFI) in China. Auto Shanghai was honored during the UFI summer conference, held in Zagreb, Croatia. SIE ... Continue reading
Digital Video Systems' Korea Subsidiary Makes First Shipments Under Visteon Purchase Order
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 1 -- Digital Video Systems announced that its subsidiary in South Korea has shipped automotive DVD players to Visteon Corporation , under the purchase contract announced in January. Visteon is a leading automotive supplier with annual revenues in excess of $17 billion. Visteon is purchasing a ve ... Continue reading
NCMS Director Honored by the Engineering Society of Detroit
Dr. Manish Mehta elected to the ESD College of Fellows ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 1 -- Dr. Manish Mehta, Director of Collaborative Programs, at the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has been elected to the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) College of Fellows. ESD College of Fellow status represents the h ... Continue reading
Numerex Completes Agreement With Southwest Dealer Services
Forges Strategic Alliance to Market MobileGuardian(TM) throughout USA ATLANTA, July 1 -- Numerex Corp. announced today that their subsidiary, MobileGuardian LLC, has signed a comprehensive distribution agreement for its MobileGuardian vehicle tracking and recovery system with Southwest Dealer Services, Inc. a Californi ... Continue reading
Simple Green Names New Director of Midwest Retail Sales
HUNTINGTON HARBOUR, Calif.--July 1, 2004--Pat Sheehan, executive vice president of Global Sales for Simple Green, today announced the appointment of Michael Mahoney as director of Retail Sales, Midwest Region. Mahoney will be in charge of managing the sales reps and food brokers in 12 Midwestern states. He previously w ... Continue reading
New Study Reveals July 4th Deadliest Day on America's Roads; July 3rd is the Second Deadliest
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--July 1, 2004-- On the Heels of a Study from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 21st Century Insurance Issues Holiday Driving Tips and Reminds Illinoisans to "Just Drive" A disturbing trend, tracked over 17 years, indicates that 17 Illinois travelers may lose their lives this Independence Da ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan's Analysis of the European Integrated Chassis Systems Market
Vehicle Manufacturers Lead Chassis Integration Efforts To Offer Better Safety And Comfort Features The entire European automotive industry is working toward chassis integration - linking the braking, steering and suspension systems to form a single unified network that coordinates the functioning of each system. Vehicl ... Continue reading
Clean Air Power's Dual-Fuel Vehicles Recognized by Natural Gas Vehicle Association Award
LEYLAND, England, July 1 -- - Natural Gas HGVs Gaining Wider Acceptance in UK Clean Air Power, the industry leader in natural gas heavy goods vehicles (HGV) for the diesel market, announced today that ACC Distribution, part of the Co-Op Group, was awarded the 2004 Natural Gas Vehicle Association Award for its leadershi ... Continue reading
New Report Details Roadmap for Chinese Vehicle Market to 2020
LONDON, England, July 1 -- Twenty years after moving from planned to market economy, China is the most explosive new vehicle market on earth. While there is no doubt that China's transition to a developed vehicle market will have an immense impact on the global automotive industry, will the growth continue or is there ... Continue reading
New Study Analyzes Role of Females in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
89 Percent of Female Motorists Involved in Decision Making BETHESDA, Md., July 1 -- Nearly nine out of 10 female motorists are at least somewhat involved in the decision-making process for their household's vehicle maintenance and repair, according to an exclusive new study released by the Automotive Aftermarket Indust ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports June Sales
GARDENA, Calif.--July 1, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported June total sales of 78,107 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 9.0 percent increase versus June of last year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- June sales for Nissan-brand vehicles were up 9.9 percent when compared to last June, with 68,248 units so ... Continue reading
More Vacationers Traveling by Car, Summer Storms May Take Toll on Roadways
University of Michigan study shows safety starts with stopping sooner PITTSBURGH, July 1 -- As millions of Americans prepare to get on the road to their favorite vacation spot, the National Weather Service released figures indicating this year's precipitation levels are currently on track to exceed those of 1990 -- the ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Working to Break-Away from Porsche Pack at Lime Rock
Petersen/ White Lightning Working to Break-Away from Porsche Pack at Lime Rock LAS VEGAS, Nev., July 1, 2004 - As it enters Monday's third-round of the 2004 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) championship at Lime Rock Park, Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing has successfully started off its first serious pursuit ... Continue reading
3rd and 4th of July Prove to Be Lethal for California Drivers
SAN DIEGO, July 1 -- More than 300 Americans are likely to lose their lives this 4th of July holiday weekend, primarily from drinking and driving and because they failed to wear their safety belts. Californians, regrettably, could well become a major portion of those fatalities. The highway death toll may climb as high ... Continue reading
3rd and 4th of July Prove to Be Lethal for Florida Drivers
LAKELAND, Fla., July 1 -- More than 300 Americans are likely to lose their lives this 4th of July holiday weekend primarily from drinking and driving and because they failed to wear their safety belts. Floridians, regrettably, could well become a portion of those fatalities. The highway death toll may reach 15 fataliti ... Continue reading
3rd and 4th of July Prove to Be Lethal for Maryland Drivers
FREDERICKSBURG, Va., July 1 -- More than 300 Americans are likely to lose their lives this 4th of July holiday weekend primarily from drinking and driving and because they failed to wear their safety belts. Maryland residents, regrettably, could well become a portion of those fatalities. The highway death toll may reac ... Continue reading
3rd and 4th of July Prove to be Lethal for New York Drivers
NEW YORK, July 1 -- More than 300 Americans are likely to lose their lives this 4th of July holiday weekend primarily from drinking and driving and because they failed to wear their safety belts. New Yorkers, regrettably, could well become a portion of those fatalities. The highway death toll may climb close to one doz ... Continue reading
3rd and 4th of July Prove to be Lethal for Texas Drivers
DALLAS, July 1 -- More than 300 Americans are likely to lose their lives this 4th of July holiday weekend primarily from drinking and driving and because they failed to wear their safety belts. Texans, regrettably, could well become a major contributor to those fatalities. The highway death toll may climb as high as 30 ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Illinois and BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 1 -- - Company Selected by European Commission to Participate in the Sixth Framework Program for Sustainable Development Tenneco Automotive announced today its participation in a European industry consortium to research and develop an automotive hydrogen fuel cell syste ... Continue reading
What You Should Know About Windshield Safety
PITTSBURGH, July 1 -- More than just keeping you dry and bug-free while driving, your windshield is extremely important in maintaining your safety every time you get behind the wheel. The windshield is a critical part of a vehicle's safety system and is classified as a safety device. In the event of an accident, the wi ... Continue reading
Gas-Saving Tips for the Summer Traveler
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1 -- With the summer travel season here, many motorists will be hitting the road in search of adventure and relaxation. Record-high gas prices could, however, sway motorists to take a second look at ways to conserve gasoline. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040116/NYFNSM01LOGO ) "Moto ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports June U.S. Sales
* Ford's June U.S. sales totaled 287,381, down 8 percent. * Ford F-Series sales totaled 74,935, up 1 percent. * Ford Escape sets June sales record as sales rise 11 percent to 16,314. * Ford Econoline van sales climb 21 percent, as business investment remains strong. * Volvo sets first half sales record as new S40 attra ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports June U.S. Sales
Strong six-month performance of Cayenne and 911 ATLANTA, July 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars (Boxster, 911, Carrera GT) and Cayenne in the United States and Canada, today announced U.S. retail sales totaled 2,807 vehicles in June, up 4 percent compared to t ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Breaks Ground for New Plant in Georgia
HART COUNTY, Ga.--July 1, 2004--TI Automotive will invest $30 million to build a new manufacturing facility here to produce automotive fuel-tank systems. The plant initially will manufacture blow-molded plastic fuel tanks and filler pipes for vehicles built in nearby southern states by BMW and an Asia-based automaker. ... Continue reading
Tommy Kendall Climbs Cleveland Pole
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TOMMY KENDALL CLIMBS CLEVELAND POLE CLEVELAND (July 1, 2004) ‹ Tommy Kendall won the pole Thursday for Friday¹s Trans-Am on the Tarmac race at Cleveland¹s Burke Lakefront Airport. Driving the venerable No. 11 Jaguar R Performan ... Continue reading
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