Lexus Unveils Fourth-generation LS 460 Flagship Sedan at Detroit
January 10, 2006 Lexus Unveils Fourth-generation LS 460 Flagship Sedan at Detroit Motor Show 2007 LS 460 to Offer Standard- and Long-wheelbase Models TOKYO, January 10, 2006 — Lexus unveiled yesterday (January 8 in the United States) the all-new 2007 LS 460 and the company's first-ever, long-wheelbase model, the LS 4 ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Realigns its Wheel Groups
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today the strategic realignment of its wheel businesses to strengthen coordination and synergies worldwide. The move combines the Company's North American and International Wheel Groups, creating a newly formed Global Wheel Group. The Company als ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces Aggressive Pricing On All-New 2007 Tahoe
DETROIT January 10, 2006; Chevrolet today announced the all-new Tahoe will be priced at $33,990 for the LS model equipped with a standard 5.3L engine. This new vehicle is priced approximately $2,000 below its predecessor. The 2007 Tahoe goes on sale at Chevrolet dealers across the country today. “Tahoe has been t ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan 10, 2006; Tom Brown writing for Reuters reported that an adviser to Kirk Kerkorian, the billionaire Las Vegas casino mogul who is the biggest individual investor in General Motors Corp., on Tuesday told the automaker to step up efforts to stanch its mounting financial losses. Saying it was time for GM "to ... Continue reading
Air News Advisory: EPA to Propose Real-World Estimates for Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy Stickers
**News Advisory** For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 * **EPA to Propose Real-World Estimates for Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy Stickers * Contact: John Millett, 202-564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Jan. 10, 2006) EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson will announce a proposal to improve fu ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Hosts Conference Call and Web Cast to Discuss FY06 First-Quarter Earnings
TROY, Mich., Jan. 10 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. will host a telephone conference call and Web cast to discuss the company's fiscal year 2006 first-quarter financial results on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at 9 a.m. (ET). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) To participate, call (706) 643-7449 ten minut ... Continue reading
Aschenbach To Pilot JGR Porsche 997 in SPEED GT
For Immediate Release Aschenbach To Pilot JGR Porsche 997 in SPEED GT TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 10, 2006) - Jon Groom Racing has announced that Lawson Aschenbach, of Gaithersburg, Md., will pilot the team's No. 66 AXA Financial Porsche 911 GT3 (997) for the entire 2006 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT season. Aschenba ... Continue reading
Avis is Newest Sponsor of ING Miami Marathon
'Freedom Team' of Disabled Veterans Travels to Miami to Compete PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 10 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. has today announced that for the first time ever they will be the Official Rental Car and Presenting Sponsor of the Athletes with Disabilities in conjunction with the ING Miami Marathon and Half Mar ... Continue reading
Success in highly competitive markets depends on innovations that result from constructive dialogues and close collaboration of labor and management PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10 -- The United Steelworkers (USW) greeted Continental Tire North America's (CTNA) announcement of the layoff of 435 Charlotte, N.C. workers with stingin ... Continue reading
SSA Warehouse Management Will Help Hankyu Cargo Become More Demand Driven CHICAGO, Jan. 10 -- SSA Global(TM) , a leading global provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced that Hankyu Cargo, a leading provider of international air, land and sea freight forwarding services, has successfully i ... Continue reading
Garmin(R) to Supply Enterprise Rent-A-Car With Industry-Leading GPS Navigators
OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 10 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that Enterprise Rent-A- Car, North America's largest rental car company, will begin offering a customized version of Garmin's popular StreetPilot(R) c340 automotive navigator as an attractively priced satellite navigation servic ... Continue reading
Industry Veterans to Acquire Metaldyne's Forging Business
Process leadership will be enhanced by industry-leading assets and resources that will make new Forming Technologies, Inc. the largest independent provider of automotive forging in North America. ROYAL OAK, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Former principals of two forging companies, and their investment team, have entered into a defi ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Pricing of $2.5 Billion Debt Offering
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 10 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today announced that it had priced a public offering of $2.5 billion in floating and fixed rate notes consisting of the following: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) $500 Million - 2-year floating rate notes, priced at par, to yield three- mo ... Continue reading
WHAT: Celebrating the excitement of the North American International Auto Show, The Children's Center invites local media to attend AutoGlow! Salute to the '60s in '06. Hosted by Lisa and Bill Ford, Jr., this event has become the premier afterglow party following the Charity Preview. Attend and immerse yourself in this ... Continue reading
Medallion Financial Announces Increase and Extension of Credit Facility
Facility Increased From $325,000,000 to $475,000,000 and extended from September 2006 to September 2008 NEW YORK, Jan. 10 -- Medallion Financial Corp. , a specialty finance company with a leading position servicing the taxicab industry and other niche markets in small business and consumer lending, announced that it ha ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Metaldyne announced today that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Forming Technologies, Inc. related to the acquisition of Metaldyne's North American Forging business. In the transaction, Metaldyne expects to receive consideration of approximately $129 million, consisting o ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Webcast Fiscal 2006 Third Quarter Results
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 10 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the Company's conference call to discuss fiscal 2006 third quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time at http://www.vcall.com/. An archive of the we ... Continue reading
News Release: International Panel Concludes U.S. has Improved Environmental Performance
News for Release: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *International Panel Concludes **U.S.** has Improved Environmental Performance *Contact: Suzanne Ackerman, 202-564-4355 / ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Jan. 10, 2006) The United States has significantly improved its envi ... Continue reading
Rural/Metro Awarded 911 Fire Contract Renewal in Paradise Valley, Arizona
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 10 -- Rural/Metro Corporation announced today that it has been awarded an exclusive licensing agreement to continue providing fire and first responder emergency medical services in the Town of Paradise Valley, Arizona. The six-year licensing agreement was unanimously approved by the Paradise Val ... Continue reading
Spansion Announces Fourth Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 10 -- Who: Dr. Bertrand Cambou, president and CEO, and Steve Geiser, CFO. What: Conference call to discuss fourth quarter and year-end 2005 results. When: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. ... Continue reading
USAC Release #3 - INITIAL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE SHOWS 36 DATES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 10, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER (317)247-5151 mharker@usacracing.com 06-3 DICK JORDAN (317)247-5151 djordan@usacracing.com INITIAL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE SHOWS 36 DATES INDIANAPOLIS – The initial 2006 USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series schedule, released today, shows 36 dates in Ca ... Continue reading
USAC Release #4 - CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS SERIES RELEASES 2006 SCHEDULE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 10, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER (317)247-5151 mharker@usacracing.com 06-4 DICK JORDAN (317)247-5151 djordan@usacracing.com CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS SERIES RELEASES 2006 SCHEDULE INDIANAPOLIS – A total of 11 races make up the initial 2006 schedule for the USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus ... Continue reading
USAC Release #5 - THIRTEEN POINT RACES HIGHLIGHT MIDWEST FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT SCHEDULE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 10, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER (317)247-5151 mharker@usacracing.com 06-5 DICK JORDAN (317)247-5151 djordan@usacracing.com THIRTEEN POINT RACES HIGHLIGHT MIDWEST FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT SCHEDULE INDIANAPOLIS – Thirteen point-paying features will make up the 2006 USAC Midwest Ford Focus Pave ... Continue reading
NORCROSS, Ga., Jan. 10 -- Xponential, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: XPOI) announced that on January 6, 2006 it acquired an additional 190,000 shares of American IronHorse Motorcycle Company, Inc. common stock in a private transaction with a former officer and director at $8.50 per share, for a total consideration of $1,615,000 ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio to be Standard Equipment on the 2006 Scion xB Release Series 3.0
DETROIT and WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- XM Satellite Radio announced today that Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will include XM Satellite Radio as standard equipment on its new 2006 Scion xB Release Series 3.0. The xB Release Series 3.0 is making its debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Build All-New 2007 Chrysler Aspen at Newark (Delaware) Assembly Plant
* Plant joins the list of multi-product facilities * New eight-passenger SUV has premium amenities and fuel saving Multi- Displacement System (MDS) AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- The Chrysler Group announced that it will build the all-new 2007 Chrysler Aspen, unveiled today at the North American (Detroit) Internationa ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Reports Record Fire Truck Orders in 2005
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today reported record orders of its fire truck chassis for both the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005. Spartan Chassis secured 808 new orders for fire truck chassis in 2005, a 39.8 percent increase over orders secur ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. - 2006 Outlook
AURORA, Canada, January 10 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) will announce its outlook for 2006 on Thursday, January 12, 2006. Magna will present its 2006 outlook at the Auto Analyst of New York (AANY) Detroit Auto Conference on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 7:45 a.m. EST (Toronto time). Ma ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin - Season Preview (JEG'S)
Troy Coughlin - Season Preview JEG'S Mail Order - Team JEG'S DELAWARE, Ohio – A little more than a year ago, Troy Coughlin made the difficult decision to leave the NHRA Pro Stock class where he’d been a fixture for the better part of a decade. Troy left Pro Stock in order to pursue a champ ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Unveils Portfolio of Technologies For Hybrid Electric Vehicles
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 10 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today unveiled a suite of technologies designed to support the growth of hybrid electric vehicles. The products and systems range from simple lighter weight components to advanced braking technologies such as TRW's Slip Control Boost, a fully integrated slip cont ... Continue reading
AAA today previewed its NEXTEL Cup Series #6 AAA Ford Fusion
DETROIT--Jan. 10, 2006--AAA today previewed its NEXTEL Cup Series #6 AAA Ford Fusion at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. AAA has partnered with Roush Racing to serve as the primary sponsor of the #6 racecar during the next three racing seasons, 2006 through 2008. Legendary racecar driver Mark Mart ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Jan. 10, 2006--AAA today released a new report conducted by the Automobile Club of Southern California's Automotive Research Center (ARC) that confirms the need to revise testing procedures for fuel economy labeling so that consumers can make informed decisions when they purchase new vehicles. The study als ... Continue reading
AAA Report: Revise MPG Testing
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 10, 2006--AAA today released a new report conducted by the Automobile Club of Southern California's Automotive Research Center (ARC) that confirms the need to revise testing procedures for fuel economy labeling so that consumers can make informed decisions when they purchase new vehicles. The study al ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: LUCAS OIL RENEWS TITLE SPONSORSHIP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 LUCAS OIL RENEWS TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA POWERADE SERIES EVENT AT BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 10, 2005) - Lucas Oil Products, an industry leader in lubricants and fuel treatments, has renewed its multi-year agreement t ... Continue reading
Legendary NASCAR Driver Mark Martin Featured in Teen Driver Safety PSAs
AAA Partnership with Roush Racing to Support Teen Driving Initiative in 2006 DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- AAA today previewed its NEXTEL Cup Series #6 AAA Ford Fusion at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. AAA has partnered with Roush Racing to serve as the primary sponsor of the #6 racecar during the next th ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Up, Will Continue Climb in Next Few Weeks
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Jan. 10 -- AAA reports that, with the ringing in of the new year, gasoline prices are higher and could continue to rise in the next few weeks. The nationwide average price for self-serve regular gasoline is $2.322, which is 15.1 cents higher since the middle of December and 55 cents higher than one y ... Continue reading
EPA Proposes New Test Methods for Fuel Economy Window Stickers
News for Release: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * EPA Proposes New Test Methods for Fuel Economy Window Stickers * Contact: John Millett, 202-564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Jan. 10, 2006) To provide consumers with more real-world fuel economy information when sh ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Bounce Back Up With the New Year
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 10 -- AAA reports that, with the ringing in of the new year, gasoline prices are higher and could continue to rise in the next few weeks. The nationwide average price for self-serve regular gasoline is $2.322, which is 15.1 cents higher since the middle of December and 55 cents higher than one year ag ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Provides Updates
DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 10 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that it has obtained waivers from all of its bank lenders through March 31, 2006, in connection with the company's previously announced delay in filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005. Reynolds announc ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Eclipses All-Time Revenue Record While Moving Operations to Talladega
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 10 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that the company has moved its operations from the Charlotte, NC area to the site of the world's largest oval racetrack, Talladega, AL. "Relocating our facilities to Talladega will have an immediate and significant po ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. - 2006 Outlook
AURORA, ON, Jan. 10 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) will announce its outlook for 2006 on Thursday, January 12, 2006. Magna will present its 2006 outlook at the Auto Analyst of New York (AANY) Detroit Auto Conference on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 7:45 a.m. EST (Toronto time). Magna wil ... Continue reading
Automakers From Around the World Choose to Use Supplier's Gemini Seat Track and MS Seat Structure DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Global auto manufacturers are requesting best-in-class components for their vehicle seat systems, and Johnson Controls is delivering a variety of outstanding products to meet this need, including the MS ... Continue reading
QuickTrain Feature Enables Faster, Easier 'Training' of Popular, Vehicle-Integrated HomeLink System DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Leading garage door opener manufacturers Chamberlain, Wayne-Dalton and Genie/Overhead Door have exclusively implemented Johnson Controls' Homelink(R) Wireless Control System with QuickTrain technology ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Showcases Concept and Production Vehicles on Second Press Day
DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- The second of three Press Days during the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opened to journalists from around the world as automotive manufacturers unveiled an array of new production and concept vehicles at the nation's premier auto show at Cobo Center. (Logo: http://www.newscom.c ... Continue reading
Innovative VibraTech Foam From Johnson Controls
Material Used in Lexus Sport Utility Vehicle Seats Today Will Be Featured in Another Model in the Near-Future DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- In their ongoing quest to enhance the driving experience, chemists and engineers at Johnson Controls have developed a new, highly durable type of foam pad for vehicle seating that improves o ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls and Saft Launch New Joint Venture for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles
Firms Drive to Innovate and Expand in Growing Market to Deliver Battery Solutions Worldwide for Hybrid Vehicles DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Johnson Controls and Saft have today launched their new joint venture, to supply advanced-technology batteries for current- and future-generation hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) and electr ... Continue reading
DETROIT January 10, 2006; GM today announced that it has significantly lowered Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRPs) on vehicles accounting for about 80 percent of its sales volume. This move covers every Chevrolet, Buick and GMC model, as well as most Pontiac cars and trucks. The new MSRPs are effective ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Caliber: A New Slant on One of the World's Most Competitive Segments
- Dodge Caliber's bold styling and crossover design with innovative features and affordable power allow owners to be active, do more and stand out - Caliber's flexible two-box design provided ultimate interior utility - With its signature Dodge brand styling, Caliber is designed for global appeal - Caliber will spearhe ... Continue reading
Introducing Chrysler's First SUV: The All-New 2007 Chrysler Aspen
The '300' of SUVs comes loaded with performance, premium amenities and fuel-saving MDS technology * Elegant Chrysler Design -- Signature Chrysler chromed grille, winged badge and sculpted hood; available 20-inch chromed wheels and eye-catching chromed accents * Unmatched Capability and Performance -- 5.7-liter HEMI(R) ... Continue reading
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet Impala SS Sedan ENGINE: 503-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 303 hp @ 5600 rpm/ 323 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 110.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 200.4 x 72.9 x 58.7 in. TIRES: P235/50R18 CARGO VOLUME: 18.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--Jan. 10, 2006-- Available at Company Airport Locations, Optional Device Provides Both Great Deal and Added Convenience for Leisure and Business Travelers Alike Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America's largest rental car company, today announced a phased national roll-out to make portable in-car navigation (GPS ... Continue reading
--As oil prices continue to rise, Americans are getting their fuel from an unlikely source -- corn. Across the country, plants are opening that convert corn into ethanol -- a clean burning, renewable fuel. A video report from Siemens You can reach the story directly by going to http://media.medialink.com/home.aspx?stor ... Continue reading
Indy Racing League Forms Innovative Marketing Agreement With Gene Simmons & Richard Abramson
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 10 -- The IndyCar Series will race into the new season with efforts to grow the sport, broaden its fan base and make more noise than ever before by announcing today that it has forged a unique marketing alliance with rock legend Gene Simmons and entertainment industry veteran Richard Abramson, princi ... Continue reading
TRAPPES, France, January 10 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 32,552 vehicles (1) in December 2005, a decrease of 28.5% over the same month last year. In calendar year 2005, Nissan Europe sold 540,945 units, 0.1% down from last year. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 3,661 units in December, register ... Continue reading
SCCA Pro To Sanction Spec Miata Endurance Championship
For Immediate Release SCCA Pro Racing to Sanctioned USERA Spec Miata Endurance Championship TOPEKA, Kan. (January 10, 2006) - SCCA Pro Racing Ltd. announced today that it would sanction the inaugural season of the United States Endurance Racing Association Spec Miata Endurance Championship. "We're pleased to be a part ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Brings Active All-Wheel Drive to Chery China
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- BorgWarner will supply its ITM 3e(TM) torque management system for the Chery Tiggo 4x4i, the first domestic OEM-designed crossover vehicle (COV) to be built in China using an active rather than passive all-wheel drive system. "We are proud to launch another front-wheel, all-wheel drive a ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Prior to opening to the public, the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will again dedicate two days as Industry Preview Days: Wednesday, January 11 from noon - 9 p.m. and Thursday, January 12, from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051006/DETH015LOGO ) "Th ... Continue reading
CLS 63 AMG And CLK 63 AMG Spotted In The Wild
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 9, 2006 at 7:55 PM CST After posting an overabundance of stories relating to new Mercedes models today, I figured there'd be no way we'd be able to bring you any more than the four we've already mentioned. Four new models in one day? What more can you ask for? I know, it's not ... Continue reading
Ford of Europe and PAG Introduce New Models
Click here for complete NAIAS coverage By Kristopher Spencer DETROIT, Jan. 10 (FCN) -- With four of five brands profitable and 20 new products launching this year, 2006 brings continued progress to Ford Motor Company’s Premier Automotive Group (PAG) and its Ford of Europe division, according to a top company offi ... Continue reading
Indian Automobile Industry: An Analysis
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 10, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30499) has announced the addition of Indian Automobile Industry: An Analysis (2005-2010) to their offering. Since, 1991 opening of the economy has changed the face of auto industry. Today, it is amongst the main drivers of ... Continue reading
CITGO Racing completes official testing for 2006 Rolex 24 At Daytona The No. 7 CITGO Pontiac-powered Riley Mk XI completed 1000 miles and four days of testing for this year's Rolex 24 At Daytona, including a private test at Moroso Motorsports Park in Jupiter, Fla., on Jan. 3, followed by the official three-day event te ... Continue reading
Paul M. Comishock Wins AAA Award
ORLANDO, Fla.--Jan. 10, 2006--With colleges and universities throughout the country preparing for the imminent return of students this spring, AAA is pleased to announce that Paul M. Comishock is the recipient of its annual $5,000 AAA Five Diamond Hospitality Scholarship for the current academic year. Comishock is a ju ... Continue reading
Dollar Rent A Car Launches Canadian Web Site, http://www.dollarcanada.ca
TULSA, Okla., Jan. 10 -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , today launched a new Web site, http://www.dollarcanada.ca/ , offering Canadian customers both English and French language complete reservation options. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020418/DRCLOGO ) With j ... Continue reading
Teamcenter Will Serve as the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Backbone to Provide a Common Technical Data Repository for Paulstra's Sites Worldwide PARIS and PLANO, Texas, Jan. 10 -- UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced Paulstra, a world lea ... Continue reading
Chanin Capital Partners Opens Detroit-Area Office, Anchored by Automotive Industry Veterans
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10 -- Chanin Capital Partners, a leading specialty investment banking firm, today announced the opening of a Detroit-area office, which will be anchored by two veterans of the automotive industry. Anjan Chatterjee and Sanjeev Varma, Senior Advisors of Chanin Capital Partners, will lead the new Troy, M ... Continue reading
Fiero Store Uses GM Tools to Reintroduce Tail Lamp Lenses
Resurrecting Discontinued Parts Key to Fiero's Success STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., Jan. 10 -- The Fiero Store, the world's largest distributor of OEM and aftermarket Fiero parts and accessories, recently added 1986-1988 Pontiac Fiero GT tail lamp lenses to its extensive catalog of officially licensed GM Restoration Parts. ... Continue reading
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Headlines Auto Show Luncheon
Mayor to Deliver First Public Speech Since Inaugural Celebrations; Detroit News Unveiling Picks for Best Concept Car Awards DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) will host Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006 at 12 p.m. at Cobo Center, One Washington Blvd. in Detroit. Delivering his fir ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Legendary race driver and auto designer Carroll Shelby will be honored with the first AutoWeek Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th annual AutoWeek Design Forum Wednesday, Jan. 11. Shelby will accept the award from AutoWeek Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch Mandel during the Design Forum's 7:30 ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Announces 2007 Competition Theme
Designers Challenged to Focus on 'Road Safety for Everyone' DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Michelin announced the theme for its international vehicle design competition Michelin Challenge Design(TM)(MCD) today, asking entrants of the 2007 program to explore the future of transportation design using safety as the focus and inspira ... Continue reading
Toyota Boss Believes US Would Bail GM Out
TOKYO, Jan 10, 2006; Reuters reported that Hiroshi Okuda, chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. said that because "GM is a U.S. industry icon it won't leave it if it tumbles into real difficulty,". Okuda, whose company is widely expected to overtake GM as the world's biggest auto maker in the next year or two. "Their company ... Continue reading
SAN MATEO, Calif.--Jan. 10, 2006--Keynote Systems , The Internet Performance Authority(R), shows a tight race in the online automobile sales and information industry, with Edmunds.com edging out Kelley Blue Book as the top ranked site in the industry based on its strong improvements in site performance and service leve ... Continue reading
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Jan. 10, 2006--ASV, Inc. has introduced its new undercarriage and machine technology with the launch of the SR-70 and SR-80 rubber track loaders. The new machines feature unique undercarriages, new purpose-built chassis and distinctive automotive-like cab interiors. "We believe the launch of the SR ... Continue reading
Allstate Revolutionizing Car Insurance in America
New Features in More States Offer Drivers Greater Flexibility and More Choices than Ever Before NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 10 -- By the time you finish reading this sentence, someone in America will have gotten in a car crash. In a year, that totals up to about six million accidents. Within three years, 30 percent of drive ... Continue reading
Toyota Guns For More U.S. Share With Kentucky Built Camry
DETROIT, Jan 9, 2006; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled on Monday a remodeled version of its flagship Camry sedan, aiming to capture an even broader swath of buyers in the United States with America's best-selling passenger car. Toyota, widely expected to unseat General Motors ... Continue reading
Update On The McLaren Mercedes F1 Team
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 9, 2006 at 1:15 PM CST Here's a quick update for all you F1 fanatics. Garry Paffett and Pedro de la Rosa will be piloting the ridiculously awesome orange MP4-20 you see pictured above prior to the launch of the new Team McLaren Mercedes livery in mid-February. The orange liver ... Continue reading
New Emission Requirements, Problematic Product Launches Have Negative Impact on Truck Satisfaction WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 9 -- Kenworth Truck Company ranks highest in customer satisfaction among conventional cab medium-duty trucks, as well as for dealer service satisfaction, while Hino Trucks leads in the cab-o ... Continue reading
Visteon Closes $350 Million Term Loan
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that it has closed on a new 18-month secured term loan of $350 million. The new term loan, which will expire on June 20, 2007, replaces the company's $300 million secured short-term revolving credit facility that expired on Dec. 15, 2005. (Logo: h ... Continue reading
Car-care Products Developed With Nanotechnology
Eagle One Expands Line of Car-Care Products Developed With Nanotechnology New Products Include Spray Wax, Protectant, Wheel Polish Eagle One, which introduced the first liquid polish and wax using advanced nanotechnology in 2004, has again utilized the cutting-edge science to develop three new car-care products which a ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Potenza Concept Tires Concepts in Detroit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 9, 2006) – Bridgestone Corporation has equipped two concept vehicles with custom-made Bridgestone® Potenza™ tires that will be displayed at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, held January 8-22, 2006 in Detroit. The unique Bridgestone brand tires were built in coopera ... Continue reading
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