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Dos Nuevos Modelos Range Rover Hacen su Aparición en el Salón Internacional del Automóvil de Norteamérica

Dos Nuevos Modelos Range Rover Hacen su Aparición en el Salón Internacional del Automóvil de Norteamérica

Se destacan los sistemas de transmisión de alto rendimiento en cada modelo DETROIT, 10 de enero /PR Newswire/ -- Land Rover mejora hoy su oferta de utilitarios deportivos (SUV) de primera calidad mediante la presentación de dos nuevos modelos Range Rover. El Range Rover para 2006 se convierte en el más poderoso Land ... Continue reading

2006 Mitsubishi Raider Storms North American Import Truck Market, Setting New Benchmarks in Styling and Performance

2006 Mitsubishi Raider Storms North American Import Truck Market, Setting New Benchmarks in Styling and Performance

New Midsize Truck is Only Import Nameplate Pickup to Offer a 4.7L V8 Engine DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- In a bold move to capture the new generation of truck buyers with upscale tastes, urban style and a passion for performance, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today unleashed its 2006 Raider midsize truck at the N ... Continue reading

Accuride Corporation Files Registration Statement with the SEC for an Initial Public Offering

Accuride Corporation Files Registration Statement with the SEC for an Initial Public Offering

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Jan. 10, 2005--Accuride Corporation announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. A portion of the shares will be issued and sold by Accuride and a portion will be sold by cer ... Continue reading

Alcoa Announces Full-Year Income from Continuing Operations of $1.4 Billion, or $1.60 per share; Highest Annual Revenue and Second Highest Profitability in the Company's History

Alcoa Announces Full-Year Income from Continuing Operations of $1.4 Billion, or $1.60 per share; Highest Annual Revenue and Second Highest Profitability in the Company's History

NEW YORK--Jan. 10, 2005--Alcoa Highlights: -- Income from continuing operations of $1.4 billion, or $1.60 per diluted share, for full year 2004, up 33% from 2003; second straight year of double-digit earnings growth; -- 2004 revenue of $23.5 billion, the highest level in the company's history, and 11% higher than 2003; ... Continue reading

AVL Global Featured in Investors Business Daily

AVL Global Featured in Investors Business Daily

FT. GRATIOT, Mich.--Jan. 10, 2005--AVL Global, Inc. (OTC:AVLL) announced today that the Company is being featured in the national financial publication, Investors Business Daily, on Monday, January 10th. With an approximate subscribed circulation of 720,000 readers and millions of daily hits on its website, http://www. ... Continue reading

Bold Styling and Dynamic Performance Drive Introduction of Fourth-Generation Mitsubishi Eclipse

Bold Styling and Dynamic Performance Drive Introduction of Fourth-Generation Mitsubishi Eclipse

Aggressive Design Targets Both Upscale and Younger Consumers With Passion for Driving DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Bringing a futuristic concept to life in a powerful way, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today introduced its next-generation Eclipse sporty coupe at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. Th ... Continue reading

Chrysler Concepts, Detroit Auto Show 2005

Chrysler Concepts, Detroit Auto Show 2005

-- It's that time of year again. New car, truck and SUV models are being rolled out at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Among the most popular vehicles are the concept cars - which give us a glimpse into the cars of the future. The Chrysler Group unveils three new concept cars sure to please the e ... Continue reading

International Rectifier Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for January 27

International Rectifier Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for January 27

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Jan. 10, 2005--International Rectifier Corporation will release its fiscal second-quarter financial results on Thursday, January 27, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Pacific time, followed by a conference call at 2:15 p.m. Pacific time. CEO Alex Lidow and CFO Mike McGee will discuss the company's second-q ... Continue reading

Lincoln-Mercury Unveils Three New Models at North American International Auto Show

Lincoln-Mercury Unveils Three New Models at North American International Auto Show

-- Lincoln-Mercury is revamping an old classic while also introducing drivers to a glimpse of the future at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. A video report from Ford Motor Company You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?16975 This multimedia ... Continue reading

Major Manufacturing/Marketing Agreement Signed Between Kelso & One of the World's Largest Lessors of Railway Tank Cars

Major Manufacturing/Marketing Agreement Signed Between Kelso & One of the World's Largest Lessors of Railway Tank Cars

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Jan. 10, 2005--Kelso Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KLS) Agreement with Rail Leader Sets Stage for Commercialization Kelso Technologies Inc. has entered into a five year Joint Marketing and Development Agreement (JMA or Agreement) with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and its affiliate, McKenz ... Continue reading

Nation's Premier Heavy-Duty Vehicle Conference Targets Newest Challenges Facing Industry: Energy Security, Efficiency and Emissions

Nation's Premier Heavy-Duty Vehicle Conference Targets Newest Challenges Facing Industry: Energy Security, Efficiency and Emissions

PASADENA, Calif.--Jan. 10, 2005-- Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Conference 2005 Set for Feb. 22-24, 2005 in Palm Springs Region - Brings Industry, Military and Regulatory Leaders Together, Highlights Emerging Technologies and Solutions Energy security and vehicle efficiency are emerging as the newest issues that, combined w ... Continue reading

North American Car of the Year Creator Influences Next Generation of Designers at College for Creative Studies

North American Car of the Year Creator Influences Next Generation of Designers at College for Creative Studies

DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- When Ralph Gilles isn't designing the North American Car of the Year, he is educating the next generation of automotive designers at the College for Creative Studies (CCS). Gilles, a 1992 graduate of CCS' Transportation Design program, is the adjunct faculty member teaching the College's senior stud ... Continue reading

Rockwell Automation Announces Preliminary First Quarter Results

Rockwell Automation Announces Preliminary First Quarter Results

MILWAUKEE--Jan. 10, 2005--Rockwell Automation, Inc. -- Expects diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of approximately $0.65, up 124% -- Sales up 20% in the quarter, 17% excluding currency translation -- Raising full year EPS guidance to $2.40-$2.50 (from $2.15- $2.25) Rockwell Automation, Inc. today ann ... Continue reading

Students at College for Creative Studies Display Creativity Behind Automotive Design at 2005 North American International Auto Show

Students at College for Creative Studies Display Creativity Behind Automotive Design at 2005 North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Questioning the norm, achieving what "can't" be achieved and creating solutions to problems with passion, innovation and desire embodies the dedication that the next generation of auto designers pour into work that someday could find its way into the automotive marketplace. Those aspirations are cul ... Continue reading

The 401k Studio Launches a Revolutionary New On-Line Financial Website for Ford Motor Company Employees and Retirees at www.my401kpartner.com

The 401k Studio Launches a Revolutionary New On-Line Financial Website for Ford Motor Company Employees and Retirees at www.my401kpartner.com

NORTHVILLE, Mich.--Jan. 10, 2005--The 401k Studio, LLC announced a new service that delivers cutting edge investment content tailored to account owners of the Ford Motor Company 401k Savings and Stock Investment Retirement Plan (SSIP). With corporate retirement plans getting more complicated and professional advice oft ... Continue reading

The USAA Foundation Contributes $50,000 To Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation; Contribution Supports Programs To Reduce High School Dropout Rates In Arizona

The USAA Foundation Contributes $50,000 To Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation; Contribution Supports Programs To Reduce High School Dropout Rates In Arizona

PHOENIX--Jan. 10, 2005--In an effort to increase high school graduation and college attendance rates in Maricopa County, The USAA Foundation has contributed $50,000 to the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCF). This contribution, which is one of the largest given to MCCF in any one year, will benefit the Marico ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils All-New Avalon Flagship Sedan and FT-SX Concept at 2005 North American International Auto Show

Toyota Unveils All-New Avalon Flagship Sedan and FT-SX Concept at 2005 North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- The all-new completely restyled 2005 Avalon full-size sedan made its world premiere at a press conference today at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The press conference also featured the unveiling of the FT-SX crossover concept, offering a glimpse at a new genre an ... Continue reading

Ups and Downs of Auto Insurance Quotes Prove Value of Shopping Around - Insurance.com Highlights Variability in Pricing, Urges Consumers to Evaluate Options

Ups and Downs of Auto Insurance Quotes Prove Value of Shopping Around - Insurance.com Highlights Variability in Pricing, Urges Consumers to Evaluate Options

CLEVELAND--Jan. 10, 2005--Depending on where you live, your quotes for auto insurance premiums may have increased by nearly 22 percent - or decreased by almost 14 percent - during the past year, reports Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States. That's why shopping for insurance can p ... Continue reading

Former Director of Nissan Design America Joins the College for Creative Studies

Former Director of Nissan Design America Joins the College for Creative Studies

DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Richard L. Rogers, President of the College for Creative Studies, announces the appointment of Kunihisa Ito as a full-time professor in the College's Transportation Design Program. Prior to joining the College, Ito managed and directed the development of Nissan's Azeal Coupe, the first concept car c ... Continue reading

North American International Auto Show Features eTicket Purchase Option For Online Convenience

North American International Auto Show Features eTicket Purchase Option For Online Convenience

WHO: The 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is offering eTickets for convenient, online purchase to help alleviate delays at on-site ticket booths. For added convenience, NAIAS 2005 opens one hour earlier at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m. WHAT: eTickets can be purchased online at http://www.naias.c ... Continue reading

El Todo Nuevo Sonata del 2006: Un Hyundai Nunca Antes Visto

El Todo Nuevo Sonata del 2006: Un Hyundai Nunca Antes Visto

El nuevo Sonata ofrece equipos de seguridad líderes en el segmento, espacio interior y valor DETROIT, 10 de enero /PR Newswire/ -- Hyundai presentó hoy su todo nuevo Sonata 2006 en el North American International Auto Show. Esto marca el debut en Norteamérica de la última versión del popular sedán mediano, que co ... Continue reading

Allied Holdings Reports Third Quarter Results

Allied Holdings Reports Third Quarter Results

DECATUR, Ga., Jan. 10 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:AHI) reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. The Company reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2004 of $7.6 million compared to a net loss in the third quarter last year of $2.0 million. Basic and diluted net loss per share in the thir ... Continue reading

Lights, Camera, Lincoln! - Ice Cube, Nia Long and Lincoln Navigator Co-Star in Upcoming Film, 'ARE WE THERE YET?'

Lights, Camera, Lincoln! - Ice Cube, Nia Long and Lincoln Navigator Co-Star in Upcoming Film, 'ARE WE THERE YET?'

Ford's Global Brand Entertainment Team Bows in Beverly Hills With Garage Full of Great Brands for Hollywood to Try On DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 10 -- For Sony and Revolution Studios new family road-trip comedy, "Are We There Yet?" -- opening January 21st nationwide, a standard station wagon just wouldn't do for actor/rappe ... Continue reading

LKQ Corporation Announces 2005 Financial Guidance

LKQ Corporation Announces 2005 Financial Guidance

CHICAGO--Jan. 10, 2005--LKQ Corporation today reported that its 2005 projected earnings per share, prior to any effect of the recently issued accounting standard related to stock option accounting, would be in the range of $1.04 to $1.08, on a fully diluted basis. LKQ also reported that its financial guidance for 2004 ... Continue reading

New Jersey Autocare Specialist Named NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year

New Jersey Autocare Specialist Named NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year

ATLANTA, Jan. 10 -- NAPA AUTO PARTS and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Jeff Walker the 2005 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year. Presented annually by NAPA AUTO PARTS and ASE, the award is given to a technician that exemplifies excellence and achievement in the industry. This winn ... Continue reading

Retail Car Care Product Line Now Available at Automotive Retailers

Retail Car Care Product Line Now Available at Automotive Retailers

CINCINNATI--Jan. 10, 2005--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a retailer and national franchiser in the light truck and SUV after market accessory industry and wholly owned Auto Preservation, Inc. (AP) a single source provider to automotive dealerships for their new vehicle preparation, environmental protection packages, ... Continue reading

Starcraft Sets Date for Special Meeting of Shareholders to Vote on Previously Announced Merger With Quantum

Starcraft Sets Date for Special Meeting of Shareholders to Vote on Previously Announced Merger With Quantum

GOSHEN, Ind., Jan. 10 -- Starcraft Corporation announced today that it will hold a special meeting of shareholders at 11:30 a.m., EST, on Monday, February 28, 2005 in Goshen, Indiana to vote on its previously announced merger with Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. of Irvine, California. Starcraft has set ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor North America Expands Washington Government Relations Office

Toyota Motor North America Expands Washington Government Relations Office

Adds Mark Johnson and David J. Vennett as National Managers NEW YORK, Jan. 10 -- Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMA) today announced that the company has expanded its Washington, D.C. government relations office by naming Mark Johnson as National Manager, Government Affairs and David J. Vennett as National Manager, ... Continue reading

USA Truck, Inc. Announces It Has Received ISO 9001:2000 Certification

USA Truck, Inc. Announces It Has Received ISO 9001:2000 Certification

VAN BUREN, Ark.--Jan. 10, 2005--USA Truck, Inc. announced today that it has received certification by TUV America, an independent auditor, of conformance to the International Organization for Standardization's 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems standard. ISO 9001:2000 is currently the most rigorous international stan ... Continue reading

ZAP Expands Presence in China

ZAP Expands Presence in China

Acquires Chinese Manufacturing Plant SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 10 -- Advanced transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) is expanding its business activities in China with the announcement today of a joint venture Company, ZAP (China) Ltd., to leverage China's emerging manufacturing capabilities. ZAP will take th ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Prices for All-New 2005 Avalon Flagship Full-Size Sedan

Toyota Announces Prices for All-New 2005 Avalon Flagship Full-Size Sedan

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 10 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2005 Avalon full-size sedan which will arrive at dealerships nationwide this February. The all-new completely restyled 2005 Avalon is assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing ... Continue reading

Subaru Announces World Debut of the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Progressive SUV

Subaru Announces World Debut of the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Progressive SUV

Dramatic New Styling Represents Entry Into New Market and First-Ever Subaru With Seven-Passenger Capability DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Subaru of America, Inc., today revealed its all-new progressive SUV, the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. The bold new 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca is the f ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: Mitsubishi Introduces 2006 Raider - Only Import Pickup To Offer A 4.7L V8 Engine

2005 NAIAS: Mitsubishi Introduces 2006 Raider - Only Import Pickup To Offer A 4.7L V8 Engine

January 10, 2005 -- Detroit -- In a bold move to capture the new generation of truck buyers with upscale tastes, urban style and a passion for performance, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today unleashed its 2006 Raider midsize truck at the North American International Auto Show. Embodied in the Raider DNA ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: Mitsubishi Introduces 2006 Eclipse

2005 NAIAS: Mitsubishi Introduces 2006 Eclipse

Detroit January 10, 2005; Bringing a futuristic concept to life in a powerful way, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today introduced its next-generation Eclipse sporty coupe at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. The 2006 Eclipse shocks the senses, featuring an eye-catching bold design and dyna ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls presenta sus novedades en la North American International Auto Show 2005 de Detroit

Johnson Controls presenta sus novedades en la North American International Auto Show 2005 de Detroit

BURSCHEID, Allemagne et DETROIT, Michigan, January 10 -- - Las nuevas soluciones permiten una mayor flexibilidad y comodidad Johnson Controls, uno de los distribuidores líderes de sistemas interiores para automóviles, componentes electrónicos y baterías, ha presentado sus últimas novedades para los interiores de l ... Continue reading

Starfire's Composite Motorcycle Brakes Excel on Test Track

Starfire's Composite Motorcycle Brakes Excel on Test Track

MALTA, N.Y.--Jan. 10, 2005--Jason DiSalvo, one of the world's foremost motorcycle racers rated Starfire's new brakes "a 12 on a scale of one to ten" after completing a 3 day test track evaluation of a 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1 motorbike equipped with the company's STARBLADE(TM) composite brake rotors. The new generation ceram ... Continue reading

eBay Auction for Chevy Racing DAYTONA 500 Experience to Benefit Tsunami Survivors

eBay Auction for Chevy Racing DAYTONA 500 Experience to Benefit Tsunami Survivors

For Immediate Release: Auction for Chevy Racing DAYTONA 500 Experience to Benefit Tsunami Survivors Chevrolet to offer a VIP DAYTONA 500 experience paired with a 2005 SSR autographed by Jeff Gordon on eBay to support tsunami relief efforts DETROIT - Chevrolet is supporting a unique benefit auction on eBay to assist Ind ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler to Make Donations to the City of Detroit

DaimlerChrysler to Make Donations to the City of Detroit

WHAT: DaimlerChrysler to Make Donations to the City of Detroit WHO: Chrysler Group President & CEO, Dieter Zetsche Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Detroit Fire Commissioner Tyrone Scott WHEN: Monday, January 10, 7:30 p.m. DETAILS: At the historic Firehouse, across from Cobo Hall OTHER: All credentialed media are welcome ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: Toyota Unveils FT-SX Concept Vehicle in Detroit

2005 NAIAS: Toyota Unveils FT-SX Concept Vehicle in Detroit

January 10, 2005 -- -- January 10, 2005 - Detroit, MI - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the FT-SX concept at a press conference today at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). "The FT-SX concept was developed to explore a totally new genre to help create a bolder, more decisive image ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: World Premiere of All-New Made in Kentucky Avalon Flagship Sedan in Detroit

2005 NAIAS: World Premiere of All-New Made in Kentucky Avalon Flagship Sedan in Detroit

January 10, 2005 -- -- January 10, 2005 - Detroit, MI - The all-new completely restyled 2005 Avalon full-size sedan made its world premiere at a press conference today at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Avalon arrives in showrooms this February, with a larger and more luxurious i ... Continue reading

Carmen Electra to Host Spike TV's AutoRox - Now This Is Edgey!

Carmen Electra to Host Spike TV's AutoRox - Now This Is Edgey!

The First Ever Nationally Televised Auto Awards Show to Be Telecast January 25 at 9:00pm ET/PT Special Performance by Kid Rock Ford Mustang GT, Chevrolet Corvette, Porsche 911 Carrera S, Mercedes SLK AMG, and Lotus Elise Compete for 'Car of the Year' NEW YORK, Jan. 10 -- Spike TV announced today that Carmen Electra wil ... Continue reading

Michelin(R) PAX System(TM) Scores with Honda Owners

Michelin(R) PAX System(TM) Scores with Honda Owners

Michelin investment in service network keeps consumer satisfaction high DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Drivers in Motown -- and other U.S. cities -- give the 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring edition and Michelin PAX System(TM) the thumbs up for the added measures of safety, security and convenience the continued mobility system provide ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: Honda Ridgeline Truck Unveiled at Detroit Auto Show - All-new 4WD Honda truck will debut as 2006 model

2005 NAIAS: Honda Ridgeline Truck Unveiled at Detroit Auto Show - All-new 4WD Honda truck will debut as 2006 model

January 10, 2005 -- Detroit -- The Honda Ridgeline truck made its world debut today at the 2005 North American International Auto Show as American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced plans for the launch of its innovative new truck at Honda dealerships nationwide in March of this year as a 2006 model. Developed as a next ... Continue reading

General Motors' CEO Rick Wagoner Says Automaker to Cut U.S. Work Force Again in 2005

General Motors' CEO Rick Wagoner Says Automaker to Cut U.S. Work Force Again in 2005

DETROIT January 10, 2005; The AP reported that General Motors Corp., the world's biggest automaker, plans to trim its U.S. work force for a fourth consecutive year in 2005, part of an ongoing effort to reduce costs, chairman and chief executive Rick Wagoner said Monday. Wagoner, speaking to reporters at the North Ameri ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: New Audi Allroad quattro concept debuts in Detroit

2005 NAIAS: New Audi Allroad quattro concept debuts in Detroit

Detroit Hanuary 10, 2005: Audi has proudly unveiled its brand new allroad quattro concept at this year's North American International Automobile Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. This unique crossover has been developed specifically for this presentation at the most important car show in the USA and is an appropriate highlight ... Continue reading

Nissan Debuts AZEAL Coupe Concept; Displays 2005 Lineup of Trucks and SUVs at the 2005 NAIAS

Nissan Debuts AZEAL Coupe Concept; Displays 2005 Lineup of Trucks and SUVs at the 2005 NAIAS

DETROIT--Jan. 10, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today unveiled the dynamic AZEAL Coupe Concept, which is designed to be an affordable, performance-oriented entry-level coupe with the style and personality to match the lifestyles of its young, active target buyers. Also sharing the stage was the 2005 lineup of ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: All-New 2006 Sonata: A Hyundai Like You've Never Seen Before

2005 NAIAS: All-New 2006 Sonata: A Hyundai Like You've Never Seen Before

New Sonata Delivers Segment-Leading Safety Equipment, Interior Room and Value DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Hyundai today introduced its all-new 2006 Sonata at the North American International Auto Show. This marks the North American debut of the latest version of the popular mid-size sedan, which begins production in March at H ... Continue reading

TWO NEW RANGE ROVER MODELS DEBUT AT THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

TWO NEW RANGE ROVER MODELS DEBUT AT THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

2006 Range Rover Sport High performance powertrains featured prominently on each model DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2005 – Land Rover today enhances its offering of premium SUVs with the introduction of two new Range Rover models. The Range Rover for 2006 becomes the most powerful Land Rover ever made, while the Range Rover ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire Agrees to Buy 11 Percent Interest in Kumho Tire

Cooper Tire Agrees to Buy 11 Percent Interest in Kumho Tire

FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 10 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that an agreement has been reached for Cooper to acquire approximately 11 percent of the common equity of Kumho Tire. The acquisition is in connection with a planned initial public offering to be listed on the Korea Stock Exchange and London Stock E ... Continue reading

2006 Dodge Charger - Modern Design for Today's Muscle Car Enthusiasts

2006 Dodge Charger - Modern Design for Today's Muscle Car Enthusiasts

- Dodge Designs Modern Muscle into Coupe-styled Sedan - All-new Four-door with Heart and Soul of Legendary Charger - Comfortable, Capable and Versatile AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Striking Mix of Legendary Cues and Bold Modern Styling The design of the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger nods with respect in the rearview mi ... Continue reading

New 2006 Dodge Charger - Out of the Past and Into the Future

New 2006 Dodge Charger - Out of the Past and Into the Future

* Modern Coupe Styling with Four-door Functionality Hits Streets and Racetracks This Spring * Dodge Pays Homage to Muscle Cars of '60s, But Adds 21st Century Performance, Safety and Technology * Of Course, It's Got a HEMI(R)! AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- It's back! The Dodge Charger -- one of the biggest names from ... Continue reading

Copart Announces VB2 Internet Tech Demo Auction; Selling More than 100 Items Via VB2 Real-Time Online Bidding

Copart Announces VB2 Internet Tech Demo Auction; Selling More than 100 Items Via VB2 Real-Time Online Bidding

FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Jan. 10, 2005--Copart, Inc. today announced a Technology Demonstration Auction showcasing its real-time VB2 Internet auction-style product -- enabling buyers to bid on more than 100 items and to experience the features that have driven the success of VB2 in the salvage vehicle auction industry. The V ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Selects PosiCharge as Supplier for Company-Wide Fast Charge Rollout; Kicks Off Plan to Convert All Internal Combustion Forklifts to Electric without Battery Changing

Ford Motor Company Selects PosiCharge as Supplier for Company-Wide Fast Charge Rollout; Kicks Off Plan to Convert All Internal Combustion Forklifts to Electric without Battery Changing

CHICAGO--Jan. 10, 2005--PosiCharge(R), the industrial fast charger division of AeroVironment, today announced that Ford Motor Company has selected the company for its system-wide deployment of fast charge technology throughout its manufacturing operations. In the first phase, PosiCharge will facilitate the seamless rep ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls to Sell Engine Electronics Business to Valeo

Johnson Controls to Sell Engine Electronics Business to Valeo

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 10 -- Johnson Controls, Inc., today announced an agreement to sell its engine electronics business to Valeo. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Valeo, based in Paris, France, will pay approximately Euro 330 million for the business, which manufactures engine management systems ... Continue reading

Lights, Cameras, Horsepower! Complete L.A. and Detroit Auto Show Coverage This Week on TheCarConnection.com. Catch the 660-hp Jeep Hurricane, Ford's Shelby GR-1, the Lexus LF-A Supercar and Dozens More Cars, Trucks, Concepts and Crossovers!

Lights, Cameras, Horsepower! Complete L.A. and Detroit Auto Show Coverage This Week on TheCarConnection.com. Catch the 660-hp Jeep Hurricane, Ford's Shelby GR-1, the Lexus LF-A Supercar and Dozens More Cars, Trucks, Concepts and Crossovers!

DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- It's all about Detroit and L.A. this week at TheCarConnection.com, http://www.thecarconnection.com/ . The two biggest auto shows of the year are kicking off 2005 in style, with the debut of more than 80 cars, trucks, concepts and crossovers. And TCC has complete, in-depth coverage. Don't miss the am ... Continue reading

Pep Boys to Present at SG Cowen 3rd Annual Consumer Conference

Pep Boys to Present at SG Cowen 3rd Annual Consumer Conference

PHILADELPHIA--Jan. 10, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket and service chain, today announced that it will participate in the SG Cowen 3rd Annual Consumer Conference on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 in New York. Harry Yanowitz, CFO, will present an overview of the Company's ... Continue reading

SAE and Cadpo Announce New Automotive CAD Certification Courses and 2005 Training and Examination Schedule

SAE and Cadpo Announce New Automotive CAD Certification Courses and 2005 Training and Examination Schedule

Free pre-assessments available TROY, Mich., Jan. 10 -- The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and Cadpo announce the release of the first three CAD certification courses and examinations along with a 2005 training and examination schedule. SAE Automotive CAD Certification is the industry's only international program ... Continue reading

Speedemissions Closes Key Texas Acquisition: Expects 25% Increase in Revenue in 2005

Speedemissions Closes Key Texas Acquisition: Expects 25% Increase in Revenue in 2005

ATLANTA, Jan. 10 -- Speedemissions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPEM) , a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company announced that it has closed the acquisition of State Inspections of Texas, Inc. of Houston, Texas effective December 30, 2004. State Inspections, which operates under the name of Sticker ... Continue reading

Toyoda Gosei North America to Open Plant in San Antonio

Toyoda Gosei North America to Open Plant in San Antonio

Employment and investment figures are 50% greater than anticipated TROY, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Toyoda Gosei North America announced their plans to establish a new automotive parts manufacturing facility, Toyoda Gosei Texas (TGTX), located in the southern region of San Antonio. The plant is being established to support vari ... Continue reading

Goodyear and Siemens Raise Tire IQ

Goodyear and Siemens Raise Tire IQ

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 10 -- The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Siemens VDO Automotive have teamed to create "Tire IQ," the most advanced tire information system to be developed. A fully functional Tire IQ prototype system was featured on the Ford Shelby GR-1, a high-performance concept coupe, unveiled yesterday at th ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: Made in USA for More Than 100 International Markets: Mercedes-Benz Presents New M-Class

2005 NAIAS: Made in USA for More Than 100 International Markets: Mercedes-Benz Presents New M-Class

New Head of Mercedes, Dr. Eckhard Cordes, underlines promise of quality of the world's oldest automobile manufacturer DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Today, on the first press day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mercedes-Benz presented the new M-Class to journalists from around the world. "With this compl ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Announces Business Expansion in China; New Office Opens in Shanghai

J.D. Power and Associates Announces Business Expansion in China; New Office Opens in Shanghai

John Humphrey Appointed as Managing Director, China Operations WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 10 -- J.D. Power and Associates is expanding its operations in China, which will enhance its existing Asia Pacific operations in customer satisfaction research, forecasting, consulting and training services. (Logo: http://www. ... Continue reading

Valeo Reinforces its Domain Technology Strategy by Acquiring Johnson Controls' Engine Electronics Division (JCEED)

Valeo Reinforces its Domain Technology Strategy by Acquiring Johnson Controls' Engine Electronics Division (JCEED)

PARIS, January 10 -- Valeo today announced that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the Engine Electronics business of Johnson Controls, Inc. for an enterprise value of 330 million euros, financed through Valeo's cash resources. This business designs, produces and sells engine management systems, engine c ... Continue reading

2006 Dodge Charger - Of Course, It's Got a HEMI

2006 Dodge Charger - Of Course, It's Got a HEMI

- 2006 Dodge Charger Features Legendary HEMI(R) Power for Leading-edge Performance and Refinement - Multiple Displacement System (MDS) Improves Fuel Economy While Retaining HEMI V-8 Power - High-performance Suspension Package Offers Unequaled Ride and Handling - Standard Five-speed Automatic Transmission with AutoStick ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: Acura RL A-SPEC Concept Vehicle Displayed at North American International Auto Show

2005 NAIAS: Acura RL A-SPEC Concept Vehicle Displayed at North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- The Acura RL A-SPEC Concept vehicle made its debut today at the North American International Auto Show. Based on the all-new 2005 RL luxury performance sedan, this extensively modified concept is a design model to explore the next level of A-SPEC performance accessories for Acura's top-of-the-line s ... Continue reading

North American International Auto Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Autos

North American International Auto Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Autos

99% Cleaner Vehicles Now Available to Consumers in Showrooms DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Major automakers this week announced a landmark achievement that will help clean the air and protect the environment, as they introduced at the North American International Auto Show a new generation of vehicles that are 99 percent cleaner ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Wakes up 9 Years Later and Recognizes Validity and Potential of On Screen Magazines Like The Originator-The Auto Channel

Edmunds.com Wakes up 9 Years Later and Recognizes Validity and Potential of On Screen Magazines Like The Originator-The Auto Channel

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 10 -- Edmunds.com, (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, today launched a high-speed, on-screen car magazine called Inside Line. The new media outlet uses video, photography, interactive rich media and online community in innovative ways, taking fu ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: Nissan's Ghosn Predicts Fifth Year of Record Profit

2005 NAIAS: Nissan's Ghosn Predicts Fifth Year of Record Profit

Detroit January 9, 2005; Kae Inoue writing for Bloomberg reorted that Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said he expects a fifth consecutive year of record net income this business year, helped by rising sales of new and redesigned models. Nissan's net income will rise 1.3 percent in the year ending March 20 ... Continue reading

Ford Expands Lineup of Gas-Electric Hybrid Vehicles

Ford Expands Lineup of Gas-Electric Hybrid Vehicles

Jan. 9, 2005; Bloomberg reported that Ford Motor Co plans to expand its fleet of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles as part of Chief Executive Officer William Clay Ford Jr.'s renewed efforts to make cleaner vehicles. A gasoline-electric version of the Mariner sport-utility vehicle will be sold this year, 12 months ahead ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: Saturn Showcases Styling Direction for Future Saturn Vehicles

2005 NAIAS: Saturn Showcases Styling Direction for Future Saturn Vehicles

DETROIT January 9, 2005; With its European-influenced exterior and fun-to-drive character, the Saturn Aura concept provides a clear preview of how the Saturn design element can be applied to a sporty medium sedan. “The Aura is a sneak peak at a new generation of emotionally compelling Saturn vehicles,” said ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: MAZDA MX-CROSSPORT CONCEPT DEBUTS AT 2005 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

2005 NAIAS: MAZDA MX-CROSSPORT CONCEPT DEBUTS AT 2005 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

<a href="http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/MAZD/VideoAssets/ ASF/MAZD_2178_14650.wmv">Video</a><p> DETROIT January 9, 2005; Shown to the public for the first time at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich., the Mazda MX-Crossport design concept represents a new direction Mazda is cons ... Continue reading

Krohn Racing/TRG - Daytona test Sunday

Krohn Racing/TRG - Daytona test Sunday

fast wrap Krohn Racing/TRG wrapped a successful test for the 2005 Rolex 24 At Daytona with the second-fastest Daytona Prototype time of the three-day test. Max Papis, DP co-champion in last year's Rolex Sports Car Series, recorded the team's fastest lap of the week &#8211; one minute 47.182 seconds on the 3.56-mile Day ... Continue reading

TRG / TRG East - Daytona test Sunday

TRG / TRG East - Daytona test Sunday

ready for race week TRG and TRG East continued to improve their performance during the final day of testing for the Rolex 24 At Daytona, scheduled for Feb. 5 and 6 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Andy Lally posted the teams' fastest lap of the final day, covering the 3.56-mile infield road cour ... Continue reading

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