Auto Industry News: Schrempp Defends Decision to Shift Chrysler Management
WILMINGTON, Del. December 10, 2003; Dow Jones reported that DaimlerChrysler AG Chairman and Chief Executive Jurgen Schrempp, under cross-examination by a lawyer for billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, defended his decision to shake up management at the former Chrysler Corp. as consistent with the "merger of equals" agreement u ... Continue reading
DENSO y TOSHIBA Juntos Crean Primer Ambiente 'Multi-OS' para Sistemas de Navegación Automotriz
Soporta a micro-ITRON y a Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Automotive TOKIO y CIUDAD DE KARIYA, Japón, 10 de dic. 10 /PR Newswire/ -- Toshiba Corporation y DENSO Corporation, un destacado proveedor de sistemas automotrices avanzados, incluyendo sistemas de navegación para autos, anunció hoy la creación conjunta del primer a ... Continue reading
Hummer H3T LA Reveals GM Thinking: Rugged Refinement for Midsize Market
No matter the size or configuration, a vehicle adorned with the HUMMER name must deliver the best-in-class capabilities that have made the brand the standard against which other off-road vehicles are measured. That's certainly the case with the dynamic H3T, a midsize truck that infuses all of HUMMER's military-derived ... Continue reading
Rollover Technology Available On 2004 SUVs
DETROIT December 10, 2003; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reported that in an ongoing effort to drive home the message that its products are safe, Ford Motor Co. announced Wednesday it will begin offering new technology to keep its sport utility vehicles from rolling over. The new technology, called Roll Stab ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Says Nien To Pickup For German Market
BERLIN -(December 10, 2003; Dow Jones reported that the German auto market still hasn't entered a period of recovery despite the hopes invested in the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, Bernd Pischetrieder, chief executive of Volkswagen AG , said Wednesday, news agency VWD reported. Pischetsrieder told employees at a wo ... Continue reading
VW Jetta Has Hot Seats: NHTSA Looks Into Burns
DETROIT December 10, 2003; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into the Volkswagen Jetta after seven people reported they were burned by their seat warmers. Three people reported to NHTSA's Office of Defect Inve ... Continue reading
VALENCIA, Calif., Dec. 10 -- arvato services, Inc. and General Motors Corporation announce a definitive multi-year agreement. Under the agreement, arvato services, Inc. will provide General Motors with business process outsourcing services including fulfillment, lettershop, print on demand services, inventory and procu ... Continue reading
Hastings Manufacturing Commences Trading on Pink Sheets Under Symbol HGMG
HASTINGS, Mich., Dec. 10 -- Hastings Manufacturing Company (formerly Amex: HMF) today announced its stock has begun trading on the Pink Sheets (www.pinksheets.com ), an electronic quotation service for over-the-counter securities. The stock is trading under a new symbol, HGMG. Hastings Manufacturing Co. (Pink Sheets: H ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Dec. 10 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors had approved a 2 for 1 split of the company's common stock effective on January 26, 2004 to shareholders of record on January 5, 2004. Thor shareholders at the company's annual meeting on December 9, 2003, approved increa ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Completes Re-pricing of Senior Credit Facilities
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Dec. 10, 2003--Accuride Corporation today announced the completion of an amendment to its senior secured credit facility. The Company re-priced its new term loan B at LIBOR plus 525 bps, a reduction of 100 bps, and term loan C at LIBOR plus 325 bps, a reduction of 75 bps. In addition, the Company elim ... Continue reading
DENVER--Dec. 10, 2003--Aimbridge Indirect Lending, a division of The Aimbridge Group and a financing channel that connects credit unions with an automotive dealer network to provide members and potential members with automobile loans, announced that it has launched an indirect lending program in Michigan as part of the ... Continue reading
A.O. Smith Names Paul Jones New President and Chief Operating Officer
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 10 -- Milwaukee-based electric motor and water heater manufacturer A.O. Smith Corporation today announced that Paul W. Jones will join the company as president and chief operating officer in January, 2004. In this new position, Jones will oversee the activities of both the Electrical and Water Products ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Series Media Alert
MEDIA ALERT, ARCA RE/MAX SERIES Dear Media: Happy Holidays. We would like to again cordially invite you to our annual ARCA RE/MAX Series Press Conference at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center (Cincinnati area) on Saturday, December 13. The conference serves as a preamble to the same-day/same-place national champio ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Dec. 10 -- BorgWarner DualTronic(TM), the company's wet-clutch and control-system technology for a new-concept automated transmission that was launched this year on the Audi TT 3.2 and VW Golf R32, is on the 2004 Bugatti 16.4 Veyron. The industry-first technology enables a manual transmission to evolve and per ... Continue reading
CSAA Drives Higher Performance With AIM
AAA Club Selects AIM technology for Performance Management Initiative MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 10 -- AIM technology, the leading provider of performance management solutions for enterprises with contact centers, announced today that the California State Automobile Association (CSAA), the AAA Club serving Northern Calif ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's Schremp Under Questioning In KK Suit
WILMINGTON, Delaware December 10, 2003; Randall Chase writing for the AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG chairman Juergen Schrempp took the stand again Wednesday, saying comments he made in a 2000 interview were an attempt to move past discussing the merger with Chrysler and on to talking about the combined company. H ... Continue reading
Decoma completes review of its United Kingdom and continental Europe operations
CONCORD, ON, Dec. 10 -- Decoma International Inc. ("Decoma" or the "Company") (TSX:DEC.A; NASDAQ:DECA) has completed its 2004 business planning process, which included both its United Kingdom market review as well as an evaluation of its existing operating facilities in continental Europe. With respect to the Company's ... Continue reading
Decoma Completes Review of its United Kingdom and Continental Europe Operations
CONCORD, Ontario, December 10 -- Decoma International Inc. ("Decoma" or the "Company") (TSX:DEC.A; NASDAQ:DECA) has completed its 2004 business planning process, which included both its United Kingdom market review as well as an evaluation of its existing operating facilities in continental Europe. With respect to the ... Continue reading
DENSO and TOSHIBA Jointly Develop World's First Multi-OS Environment for Car Navigation Systems
Supports both micro-ITRON and Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Automotive Prototype Systems to be Demonstrated at Tron Show 2004 in Tokyo TOKYO and KARIYA CITY, Japan, Dec. 10 -- Toshiba Corporation and DENSO Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced automotive systems, including car navigation systems, today announced joint ... Continue reading
GE Retail Sales Finance and Aprilia World Service USA Launch National Credit Programs
STAMFORD, Conn.--Dec. 10, 2003--Aprilia World Service USA, Inc. and GE Retail Sales Finance today announced the simultaneous launch of national credit programs for the Aprilia and Moto Guzzi brand motorcycles, accessories and apparel. Customers looking for increased purchasing power will have the opportunity to apply f ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 10 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said today that the filing of its amended 2002 Form 10-K/A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission would be delayed until next year. An ongoing internal investigation has identified possible improper accounting issues in Europe, and the company is dela ... Continue reading
Third Annual Program Scheduled for February 18, 2004 DETROIT, Dec. 10 -- Great Designs in Steel is the premier forum for presentation and discussion of new and emerging automotive STEEL technologies, and the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has scheduled its third Great Designs in Steel Seminar for Wednesday, F ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--Dec. 10, 2003--The aftermarket for light vehicle components and parts in China is projected to increase at an annual rate of 11.6 percent, exceeding US$3 billion by 2007. China's light vehicle parts aftermarket will experience dramatic levels of growth in the coming years, driven by the extremely high rates ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Dec. 10, 2003--News From USWA: The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) announced today it will closely monitor the circumstances surrounding Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company's announcement that it will be necessary to delay the filing of its 2002 Form 10-K/A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissio ... Continue reading
PR: TeleGeography Research Shows International VoIP Traffic Grew 80% in 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TeleGeography Research Shows International VoIP Traffic Grew 80% in 2002 WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 10, 2003 -- A fierce debate is raging at the FCC over the future of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony. At first glance, the ferocity of the debate seems out of proportion to the reality -- r ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Names Rick Puckett Key Account Manager - GM Truck
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Dec. 10 -- Sika Automotive has promoted Rick Puckett to the position of Key Account Manager - GM Truck. Jack Martin, Sales Director, made the announcement. Rick joined Sika in November of 2001 as a Senior Sales Representative. "Rick has demonstrated his personal commitment to customer satisfacti ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Cash Dividend
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 10, 2003--Westcorp , the diversified financial services company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank, declared on Dec. 10, 2003, a cash dividend of $0.13 per share for shareholders of record as of Feb. 3, 2004, with a payable date of Feb. 17, 2004. ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Products Found On Eight of Ward's 10 Best Engines
TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 10 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it supplies products for eight of the 10 engines that Ward's AutoWorld magazine has judged to be the best engines for 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) The engines featuring Dana products include the Audi 4.2L V-8; BMW's 3.2L ... Continue reading
Internet Use by New Car Dealers Climbs to 92 Percent, According to New Survey
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 10 -- The Internet presence of U.S. franchised new car and truck dealers has reached an all-time high this year, according to new survey research from the National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA) Industry Analysis Division. NADA's annual survey of Internet utilization found that 92 percent of ... Continue reading
Intersections to Benefit From AAA Michigan Road Improvement Demonstration Program
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 10 -- AAA Michigan, St. Clair County, the City of Port Huron, and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) have formed a partnership that will bring badly needed safety enhancements to seven of the county's most dangerous intersections. The AAA Road Improvement Demonstration Program (RIDP) ... Continue reading
AAA Applauds Commissioner Techau's Support for Strengthening Child Passenger Safety
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Dec. 10 -- AAA Minnesota/Iowa congratulates Commissioner Kevin Techau at the Iowa Department of Public Safety on his support for strengthening child passenger safety laws and AAA encourages legislators to add their support to this legislation. AAA will be promoting this issue vigorously to their 300, ... Continue reading
Volo Auto Museum Celebrates xXx-Mas with Famous GTO, Rings in New Year With George Barris
VOLO, Ill., Dec. 10 -- The 1967 Pontiac GTO driven by Vin Diesel in the blockbuster film "xXx" will go on permanent display at the Volo Auto Museum Dec. 20. In the hottest summer movie of 2002, Diesel's character, Xander "xXx" Cage, enlisted the seminal musclecar in a dangerous covert mission to save the world from a c ... Continue reading
Who's Got a Beard That's Long and White, and to Orthopaedic Hospital Rides a Motor Bike?
--CHP Santa and His Motorcade Arrive Curbside Delivering Toys to Hospitalized Children WHAT: After trading his reindeer and sleigh for a shiny motorcycle, Old Saint Nick and California Highway Patrol officers bring the spirit of giving to Orthopaedic Hospital. As an annual tradition, CHiPs For Kids will pass out donate ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Names Matt Van Horn Key Account Manager - Honda and BMW
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Dec. 10 -- Sika Automotive has promoted Matt Van Horn to the position of Key Account Manager - Honda and BMW. James Miko, Sales Director, made the announcement. Matt joined Sika in December of 2000 as a Sales Representative. In January of 2003 he was promoted to the position of Senior Sales Repr ... Continue reading
Cummins Turbo Diesel Named One of ``10 Best Engines for 2004''
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Dec. 10, 2003--Cummins Inc. today announced that Ward's has named the Cummins diesel engine for the Dodge Ram one of the "10 Best Engines for 2004." The Cummins 5.9 liter, inline 6-cylinder Turbo Diesel is a winner in the annual awards competition, a highly anticipated auto industry award competition th ... Continue reading
ASA NATIONAL TOUR TO RUN IN CIRCLES
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KK V. DCX A Clash of Titans The Saga Continues
WILMINGTON, Del., Dec 10, 2003; Jon Hurdle writing for Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler's chief executive acknowledged on Wednesday that he avoided calling Chrysler a "division" of the company formed by the 1998 Daimler-Chrysler merger because it would have played badly in the United States. It was the first time ... Continue reading
Auto Parts Supplier to Cut 200 Jobs at Fort Wayne Plant Next Spring
FORT WAYNE, Ind. December 10,2003; The AP reported that Auto parts supplier Dana Corp. said it will lay off about 200 workers at its plant in Fort Wayne, about a third of the plant's work force, next spring after losing a contract with DaimlerChrysler. Dana said Tuesday the layoffs followed DaimlerChrysler's decision t ... Continue reading
Denim Blues, Moss Greens and Silver-Shaded Reds Coming for 2007-2008 TROY, Mich., Dec. 10 -- The 2003 model year marks the third consecutive year that silver ranked as the most popular vehicle color in North America, according to the annual global color popularity survey conducted by PPG Industries, the world's leading ... Continue reading
New Car News: Internet Use by New Car Dealers Climbs to 92 Percent, According to New Survey
December 10, 12:25 pm ET MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 10 -- The Internet presence of U.S. franchised new car and truck dealers has reached an all-time high this year, according to new survey research from the National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA) Industry Analysis Division. NADA's annual survey of Internet utilization ... Continue reading
Toyota USA Foundation Names Five Recipients $1.3 Million for Science And Math Initiatives
NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- The Toyota USA Foundation Board of Directors, in its semiannual meeting, announced that it has approved grants totaling $1,349,113 to support five education initiatives designed to enhance the teaching of K-12 science and mathematics in the United States. Recipients of the awards include the Colleg ... Continue reading
New Technology Integration for Navigation Systems is Advancing at a Rapid Pace
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Alpine Navigation System Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction December 9, 2003 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-Navigation system manufacturers must move quickly to keep up with the pace of advancing technology, and those that do are rewarded with delighted customers, according to the J.D. ... Continue reading
New 2005 Chrysler and Dodge Minivans Offer Even More Safety Features
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 8 -- The new 2005 Chrysler and Dodge minivans will come loaded with safety features. "Minivans, as a category, are already one of the safest vehicles on the road," said Mike Donoughe, Vice President, Family Vehicle Product Team, Chrysler Group. "For 2005, we've added even more safety features ... Continue reading
#1 Holiday Toy of the year - Turbo Twister They're the Hottest RC stunt cars in the world! At just 2" long, these amazing mini cars run in forward and reverse, turn on a dime, rotate, flip, and tumble everywhere! The front wheels can rotate at a 360 degree angle, just like a propeller, while the car is moving forward o ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Favorable Terms on Amended Credit Agreement
* Reduced LIBOR interest rate spread by 25 basis points * Established Vendor Financing Program ROANOKE, Va., Dec. 8 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today an amendment to its $600 million Credit Agreement. The amendment provides for a reduction in the LIBOR interest rate spread to 2.0% from 2.25% effective Decembe ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Dec. 8, 2003--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). Fisher Corporation (Troy, Mich.), builder of seat recliners, arm and head rests and floor latches for the automotive industry, plans to build a world-class metal fabrication plant. For details on this devel ... Continue reading
Restructuring Efforts Drive Performance; 2004 Pro Forma Earnings Expected to Grow Approximately 33 Percent Year-Over-Year TROY, Mich., Dec. 8 -- Delphi Corp. today provided guidance for its calendar year 2004 financial performance, forecasting cash flow growth of $200 million and increased sales to non-GM customers dur ... Continue reading
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta will release the results of a first-ever survey of safety belt use among truck drivers and launch a national public-private partnership to increase safety belt use among the nation's more than 11 million commercial drivers. The national announcement will be made at a Roadw ... Continue reading
Fed-Up Baby Boomers Present Merriam-Webster's With National Petition
Kia Motors Wraps Successful National Campaign to Rethink How Boomers Are Defined BOSTON and IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 8 -- Today two baby boomers sent by Kia Motors America on a cross-country trek to collect signatures on petitions to change the dictionary definition of baby boomer ended their journey by presenting more tha ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Results for Fiscal 2004 Second Quarter and First Six Months
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Dec. 8 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, today announced results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2004, ended October 26, 2003. The Company reported consolidated revenues for t ... Continue reading
Focus on Quality Pays off at Orbit Irrigation Products Inc.
NORTH SALT LAKE, Utah--Dec. 8, 2003-- QMI (Quality Management Institute) Issues ISO 9001:2000 Certification to Orbit Irrigation Products Inc. for the Design, Manufacturing and Distribution of Its Commercial and Residential Irrigation Products North America's leading management systems registrar, QMI (Quality Management ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Dec. 8 -- What do the all-new Buick Terrazza and Saturn Relay have in common? You won't hear General Motors call them minivans, for one thing. GM is aiming to break out of the "soccer mom" ghetto with these all-new "sports vans." Can it succeed? TheCarConnection.com has the complete story and a first look. For ... Continue reading
Everyday Hero Nominations Accepted at www.mn-volvoforlifeawards.com MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL, Dec. 8 -- Does the holiday season motivate you to volunteer in your community? If so, here are tips to get you started, inspired by hometown heroes statewide who have been nominated for the Minnesota Volvo for Life Awards ( www. ... Continue reading
Motion Industries One of 25 Best Service Companies to Sell For
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Dec. 8, 2003--Motion Industries, the world's largest distributor of industrial MRO replacement parts, ranks number six out of the 25 Best Service Companies to Sell for in the November/December 2003 issue of Selling Power Magazine. Selling Power ranks the top 25 manufacturing companies and the top 25 s ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors' (NAW) Distribution Research and Education Foundation (DREF) and Pembroke Consulting today announced an all-new edition of the leading wholesale distribution industry report Facing the Forces of Change will be released in March 2004. The new repo ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports November Sales
TRAPPES, France, December 8 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 42,647 vehicles (1) in November 2003, an increase of 25% over the same month last year. In the eleven month period from January to November 2003, Nissan Europe sold 493,116 units, 13% up from last year. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 3, ... Continue reading
Noble Polymers Introduces New Brand Initiative
Resin supplier expanding into new markets, increasing R&D GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 8 -- Noble Polymers, LLC, a supplier of specialized plastic polymers and resins, today announced the launch of a new brand identity, designed to further solidify the Company as an innovative resource for plastic molders. Grand Rapids, M ... Continue reading
AAR ShopConnect(TM) Will Help AAA Approved Auto Repair Shops Aid Consumers SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 8 -- OnStation Corporation announced today it has been named AAA's preferred provider of online customer relationship management (CRM) services for AAA's network of 7,600 Approved Auto Repair (AAR) shops nationwide. AAA i ... Continue reading
Performancelink(TM) Provides Direct Connection for Insurers, Valuable Data for Shops
Pittsburgh, Dec. 8 -- PPG Industries announced the launch of PerformanceLink(TM) connectivity, a new technology platform that will directly connect insurance companies to performance-based collision repair centers across North America and other claim service providers. PerformanceLink will allow insurance companies to ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 8 -- As 2003 comes to a close, many people are looking for last minute tax deductions. One popular way to achieve this is to donate an old car to charity. However, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is paying close attention to the value placed on donated vehicles. Edmunds.com ( http://www.ed ... Continue reading
QAD and Eagle Integrate Warehouse with ADC/Bar Coding
KINNELON, N.J.--Dec. 8, 2003--Eagle Consulting and Development is pleased to announce that QAD's warehouse management system, QAD Advanced Inventory Management (AIM) and Eagle's automated data collection and bar coding system (RF Express(TM) for MFG/PRO(R)) are available as a fully integrated option with QAD MFG/PRO. T ... Continue reading
Who: Jim Gill, Director of Public Relations at Continental Teves, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers of safety technologies. Scott Cooper, Marketing Manager for Mixed Signal Power and Control at Texas Instruments What: Gill will discuss electronic stability control (ESC) and provide media a brief overview ... Continue reading
StopRecklessBill.com Launched to Track Janklow Trial/Verdict
Motorcyclists Across the Nation Demand Janklow Come to His Senses http://www.stoprecklessbill.com WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Outraged citizens and motorcyclists across the nation launched a new website (www.StopRecklessBill.com) this week to coincide with the trial of Rep. Bill Janklow (R-SD). Adding to a history of dangero ... Continue reading
Stronghold Technologies Announces Two Customer Contracts from Gordon Turner Motors
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--Dec. 8, 2003-- DealerAdvance(TM) is Key for Turner Volvo to Receive Cash Back From Manufacturer for Selling Cars; Volvo Dealers Looking for Same Incentive Creates Growth Opportunity for Stronghold Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SGHT), the developer of DealerAdvance(TM), an enter ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Prices $125 Million of Senior Secured Notes
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Dec. 8 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that it has priced a private offering of $125 million of 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due July 15, 2013. The notes will be sold to investors at a premium of 13 percent above the face value, resulting in expected net proceeds to the company from the transact ... Continue reading
Tough Times for Discrete Power Semiconductor Manufacturers as Profits Continue to Remain Elusive
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Dec. 8, 2003--Economic downturn and inventory build-up has produced manufacturers in the highly competitive discrete power semiconductor market who are severely restrained by low prices and will continue to face difficulty in generating sustainable profits. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.sem ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America Selects Mobil Delvac as ``Preferred'' Engine Oils
WESTLAKE, Ohio--Dec. 8, 2003--Addressing professional drivers' need for performance and value, TravelCenters of America announced today that it has selected Mobil Delvac-branded commercial vehicle lubricants as its "preferred" engine oils. TravelCenters of America is the largest full-service travel center network in th ... Continue reading
- Fans Have Just a Few Days to Cast Their Official Counted Vote in This Year's Heisman Contest - NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- College football's next Heisman Trophy winner will be officially announced December 13, 2003 in New York, and speculation continues in what has become one of the closest races in recent memory. Even form ... Continue reading
Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturer to Deploy IFS Business Software
CHICAGO, Dec. 9 -- IFS announced today that Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc., of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, has signed a contract to purchase IFS Applications business software. Car Sound is an ISO 9001-approved manufacturer of aftermarket catalytic converter and performance exhaust systems. (Logo: http://www.ne ... Continue reading
First Contract Win for Valeo's New Dual Reversing Front Wiper System
PARIS, December 9 -- Valeo today announced that a leading European car maker has awarded the company a first contract for the supply of a new generation of dual reversing front wiper systems for an unnamed model, scheduled for launch in 2006. The contract has a lifetime value of over 100 million euros. The new dual rev ... Continue reading
Initial Phase of Project Designed to Help Military Assess Reliability, Durability and Other Important Performance Requirements of New Vehicle Design Through Virtual Product Development SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 9 -- MSC.Software Corp. , the leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) tools including simu ... Continue reading
AAA Minnesota/Iowa Reports Outback Bowl Travel Packages Still Available
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 9 -- AAA Minnesota/Iowa reports that travel packages to the 2004 Outback Bowl college football game still are available. "Despite rumors about tickets being sold-out, AAA announces the availability of various travel packages that include roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations and reserved Outback Bow ... Continue reading
Cummins to Change Stock Symbol to ``CMI''
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Dec. 9, 2003--Cummins Inc. will change its stock symbol for its listing on the NYSE to "CMI," effective December 10, 2003. The change more appropriately aligns Cummins stock symbol with its corporate image as a fully-integrated supplier of power and related products. The stock symbol will change effecti ... Continue reading
David Parker Joins Hormel GMBOND Sand Binder Team
AUSTIN, Minn.--Dec. 9, 2003--David Parker has joined Hormel Foods Corporation as sales and marketing manager for the GMBOND(R) Sand Binder. Mr. Parker was most recently a regional account manager at LeClaire Manufacturing in Bettendorf, Iowa. Prior to that, he spent more than a decade at HA International/Borden Chemica ... Continue reading
DENSO to Establish New Production Company in Spain for Car Air Conditioners
TOKYO, Dec. 9 -- DENSO Corporation, parent company of Southfield, Mich.-based DENSO International America, Inc., today announced it will establish a new company in Vigo, Spain to produce products related to car air conditioners and radiators, beginning in April 2006. The new company -- DENSO Sistemas Termicos Espana S. ... Continue reading
DPAC Technologies Captures Three More Design Wins for Airborne Wireless Module
GARDEN GROVE, Calif.--Dec. 9, 2003-- -- Building Controls OEM Will Include Airborne 802.11b Module for WiFi Environmental Control System -- Warehouse Management Systems Manufacturer Chooses Airborne 802.11b Module to Replace Older Wireless Technology -- Transportation Communications OEM Adds Airborne 802.11b Module to ... Continue reading
Drew Announces Sale of Shares by Officers/Directors
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 9 -- Drew Industries Incorporated (AMEX:DW) announced today that a trust for the benefit of L. Douglas Lippert, a director of Drew and Chairman of Lippert Components, Inc., a subsidiary of Drew, completed the sale of 400,000 shares of Drew Common Stock. In addition, 100,000 shares were sold by ... Continue reading
EMAX NET, Inc. to Merge into Fully Reporting OTC Bulletin Board Company and Change Name
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 9 -- EMAX NET, Inc. (EMAXNET), partly owned by eMax Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: EMAX), has entered into an agreement to merge into the fully reporting company Xenicent, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: XCNT) , after which the company plans to change its name to World Access, Inc. Chuck Weber, President and C ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 9, 2003--Attorneys in the Firestone Steeltex Class Action Litigation Group which is handling a national lawsuit against Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. today filed a response to a complaint filed against them with The State Bar of California ("State Bar") seeking to have them disbarred. According to Attor ... Continue reading
International Speedway To Webcast 2004 Guidance Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 9 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") invites you to listen to the Company's 2004 financial guidance conference call, to be broadcast live via Webcast on Thursday, December 18, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Susan Schandel, Vice President, Treasurer and Chief ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 9 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) today announced the Philadelphia Vehicle Registration Sticker Pilot Program will be discontinued effective Dec. 15. In October 2000, PENNDOT unveiled a new registration sticker to about 520,000 Philadelphia-area vehicle owners to reduce ... Continue reading
PHOTO ADVISORY -- Kia Motors Wraps Successful National Campaign to Rethink How Boomers Are Defined
Editors are advised that a high-resolution photo is available to accompany the news release, LAM123, "Fed-Up Baby Boomers Present Merriam-Webster's With National Petition," issued yesterday by Kia Motors America. Caption: Baby boomers Louis and Mariann Mawcinitt present more than 12,000 petition signatures to Merriam-W ... Continue reading
R&B, Inc. Announces Two New Senior Vice Presidents
COLMAR, Pa., Dec. 9 -- R&B, Inc. today announced the appointment of two new Senior Vice Presidents. Steven A. Kirchner has been named Senior Vice President - Sales and Trade Marketing, effective January 1, 2004. Mr. Kirchner joined R&B in June of 2003 as Vice President of Sales as part of an orderly succession plan. Pr ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Dec. 9, 2003--CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio) today announced that its BlueCore Bluetooth(R) silicon is being used by Saab to supply Bluetooth wireless technology to its 9-3 models. The Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan with Bluetooth option has been available since early 2003, but Saab has now chosen CSR as its Blu ... Continue reading
SSA Global and Sirius Computer Solutions Form Alliance to Deliver End-to-End Technology Solutions
CHICAGO--Dec. 9, 2003--SSA Global(TM), a leading provider of extended enterprise solutions and services today announced a strategic alliance with Sirius Computer Solutions to deliver end-to-end hardware and software solutions. Under the agreement, Sirius becomes the recommended IBM hardware infrastructure provider to S ... Continue reading
Sypris and Dana Sign Outsourcing Agreements; Transactions to Include Purchase of Plant
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Dec. 9, 2003--Sypris Solutions, Inc. today announced that it has signed contracts to supply Dana Corporation ("Dana") with a wide range of drive train and steer axle components and to purchase Dana's manufacturing plant located in Morganton, North Carolina. The transactions, which represent the first p ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 9 -- TechTeam Global, Inc., , a global provider of information technology and business process outsourcing support services, today announced that it has reached an agreement with RouteOne L.L.C. to provide technical support and enrollment services through TechTeam's Southfield call center. The s ... Continue reading
Yellow Announces Results Of Special Stockholders Meeting
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 9 -- Yellow Corporation (Yellow) announced today that its stockholders have overwhelmingly approved the issuance of Yellow common stock in connection with the acquisition of Roadway Corporation (Roadway) by Yellow. Yellow stockholders also approved changing the company name to "Yellow Roadway ... Continue reading
Heroes Inspiring Heroes: Volvo for Life Awards' Nominees Provide Tips for Volunteering
NEW YORK--Dec. 10, 2003-- Everyday hero nominations accepted at www.volvoforlifeawards.com through Jan. 16; Volvo to provide $1 million in contributions Does the holiday season motivate you to volunteer in your community? If so, here are tips to get you started, inspired by hometown heroes who have been nominated for t ... Continue reading
Hydro Aluminium to Build Precision Tubing Plant in China
OSLO, Norway, Dec. 10 -- Hydro Aluminium will construct its first wholly owned automotive components plant in China to better serve customers in the country's growing automotive market. Hydro will build the plant in Suzhou, north of Shanghai, to satisfy its automotive customers and further raise its own profile as the ... Continue reading
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Dec. 10, 2003-- Toshiba's TX49 Leverages the High Performance MIPS Architecture To Become the Platform of Choice for Car Navigation Designs MIPS Technologies, Inc. , a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and business applications, today ann ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Dec. 10, 2003-- Custom-Designed Holders Fit Latest Smartphones, Handhelds And Pocket PCs ProClip recently announced the availability of custom-designed automotive mounts and holders for a variety of popular communication devices including the Handspring Treo 600, Palm Tungsten and Zire series, Dell Axim X3 and ... Continue reading
Trafficmaster Announces Tracking Agreements With Nissan And Mazda
CRANFIELD, Bedfordshire, December 10 -- Trafficmaster Plc, the leading supplier of digital traffic information and telematics services, today announced agreements with both Nissan and Mazda for its Trackstar stolen vehicle-tracking product marketed as RAC Trackstar. RAC Trackstar is the leading UK GPS/GSM stolen vehicl ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Receives Ford Q1 Awards in North America & Europe
TROY, Mich., Dec. 10 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today that in recognition of "Outstanding Quality Performance," Ford Motor Company has presented the prestigious Q1 Award to its St. Louis, Missouri and Cologne, Germany operations. Ford representatives were on-site at each location to present the awards to ... Continue reading
Delphi Books More Than $3.6 Billion in E/ED Systems Wins in Europe During 2003
WUPPERTAL, Germany, Dec. 10 -- Delphi Corporation has further strengthened its growing position in the European electrical/electronic distribution (E/ED) market during 2003 by booking greater than $3.6 billion in new business with a variety of automotive and transportation companies in the region. (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 10 -- A new report titled "NAW Economic Forecast 2004," by Pembroke Consulting and Economy.com for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors forecasts that wholesaler- distributors in the Southeast region of the U.S. will lead the industry in terms of jobs and revenue growth. (The repo ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend
QUINCY, Ill.--Dec. 10, 2003--The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the fourth quarter of 2003. The cash dividend is payable January 15, 2004, to stockholders of record on December 31, 2003. Titan is a global supplier of m ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 10, 2003--Fifty-seven Southland vehicle repair shops have earned the Automobile Club of Southern California's Approved Auto Repair Quality Service Award for customer satisfaction and service quality. The awards were presented at the 8th Auto Club Annual Approved Auto Repair Awards luncheon today at th ... Continue reading
Denso and Toshiba Jointly Develop World's First Multi OS Environment For Car Navigation Systems
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Denso and Toshiba Jointly Develop World's First Multi OS Environment For Car Navigation Systems Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 10, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Toshiba Corporation and DENSO Corporation , a leading supplier of advanced automotive systems, such as car navigation systems, ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Dec. 10, 2003--The board of directors of Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined producer of trucks and mid-range diesel engines, today elected Daniel C. Ustian, president and chief executive officer, to the additional post of chairman of the board of directors, effective F ... Continue reading
Valeo erhält ersten Vertrag für neues gegenläufiges Scheibenwischersystem mit zwei Motoren
PARIS, Frankreich, December 10 -- Valeo gab heute bekannt, dass ein führender europäischer Automobilhersteller den ersten Vertrag mit dem Unternehmen über eine neue Generation zweimotoriger gegenläufiger Wischersysteme für die Windschutzscheibe abgeschlossen hat. Die Systeme sollen an einem bisher nicht benannten ... Continue reading
New Car News: GM Touts New Mini-Van - A Film
http://www.newstream.com/assets/2003/12/10/2003121 0ML10824/gm121003_4_Preview.ram CLICK4VIDEO(0:1:46) December 10, 2003 -- Move over, SUVs - the vehicle which first became a phenomenon in the early eighties is making a comeback. Minivans were an instant hit when they were first introduced 20 years ago - they were prac ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 10, 2003--1-800-Radiator, the nation's leading independent provider of radiators to consumers, auto repair shops, and do-it-yourself mechanics, has opened a new warehouse facility in Philadelphia to speed services to auto repair shops throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. This is the 34t ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 10 -- Akebono Corporation, North America's leading supplier of advanced automotive brake friction materials and components, today announced its parent, Japan-based Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd., plans to establish production operations in China by the end of 2005. Initial plans are for ... Continue reading
Many and Moe & Jack Pay Store Owners Since 1950
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 10, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share on January 26, 2004, to holders of record on January 12, 2004. The annual dividend ... Continue reading
Back To The Future: Flow-Rite Automatic On-Board Watering/Fill System an Industry First
BATTERY MAINTENANCE SIMPLIFIED GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 10 -- Everyone seems to be looking to high-dollar "maintenance-free" batteries that compensate for lack of proper maintenance required by the more economical wet-cell batteries. Such thinking is a very costly approach akin to using diet pills to lose weight inste ... Continue reading
Tiny Keyfinder That Needs No Cumbersome Base Unit is Now Available From Melbourne Designs
ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- A unique patent pending, third generation Keyfinder/Personal Item Locator has just been introduced by Melbourne Designs, LLC, a new technology start-up based in Arlington Texas. Unlike all existing products the Find One Find All(R) Keyfinder or FOFA(TM) requires no cumbersome base unit to o ... Continue reading
American Honda Announces 2004 Honda Element Pricing
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 10 -- The Element, Honda's multi-functional and versatile light duty truck, broke with the status quo when it debuted during the 2003 model year. For 2004, the Honda Element lineup adds a new LX trim level along with new comfort and convenience features for EX models. The Element goes on sale tod ... Continue reading
"Buy-Here Pay-Here" Car-Mart Reports Earnings Up 20%
Company Reaffirms EPS Guidance of $2.06 for Fiscal 2004 and Announces Opening Of Two New Dealerships BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 10 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced its operating results for the second fiscal quarter and six months ended October 31, 2003. The Company's results are segmented into continuing and d ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Autiomotive Reports Strong Operating Performance in Third Quarter
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 10 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today reported financial results for the three months ended October 31, 2003. The Company said that earnings from operations totaled $13.9 million for the quarter, with gross profits remaining consistent in the three months ended October 31, 2003, as compa ... Continue reading
Wheels- Originator of Car Leasing in 1939- Announces CIO Appointment
Buettner Joins Leading Fleet-Management Firm as CIO DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 10 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced the appointment of Larry Buettner as its chief information officer. Wheels is one of the nation's largest privately owned companies, leasing fleet ... Continue reading
Robert Brooks, Rotary Engine Expert, Joins REGI U.S.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 10, 2003--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS) wishes to announce that Robert Brooks has been appointed an advisor for the Rand Cam(TM) technology. Robert Brooks became an industrial management consultant in 1957, specializing in the evaluation of technical products, their markets, method of d ... Continue reading
Millennium Cell CEO Speaking Today on Consumer Demands in the Coming Hydrogen Economy
LAS VEGAS--Dec. 10, 2003--Dr. Stephen S. Tang, Millennium Cell President and CEO, will be speaking today at Power-Gen International, in Las Vegas, Nevada. As an invited panelist on Hydrogen Strategies, Tang will discuss poll results that identify consumer demands for the coming hydrogen economy. He will also highlight ... Continue reading
Mach One Corporation: Company Enters Into New Business Venture
LAS VEGAS--Dec. 9, 2003--Mr. Weymann Cheng, President, reports that Mach One Corporation ("Mach One") has entered into a Letter of Intent with SHEC Labs - Solar Hydrogen Energy Corporation ("SHEC") pursuant to which Mach One will commit to assist SHEC in securing up to $10 million in development capital. SHEC's primary ... Continue reading
USA TODAY Accepting Nominations for the Third Annual USA TODAY Dealer Innovation Award
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 9 -- USA TODAY is now accepting nominations for its third annual USA TODAY Dealer Innovation Award. The 2003 USA TODAY Dealer Innovation Award will be awarded as a joint effort by the marketing division of USA TODAY and the Public Affairs Group of the National Automobile Dealers Association. The 2003 ... Continue reading
Mayors, Police Chiefs, Athletes Ready to Drink, Drive at Infineon Raceway
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 ***MEDIA OPPORTUNITY*** Mayors, Police Chiefs Ready to Drink and Drive at Infineon Raceway S.F. GIANTS PITCHER JESSE FOPPERT, TENNIS STAR BRAD GILBERT ALSO SET TO PARTICIPATE IN HOLIDAY SOBRIETY CHALLENGE SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Northern California mayors and police c ... Continue reading
BusinessWeek Names XM Roady Radio a 'Best Product of 2003'
Roady Wireless FM Adapter Available This Month; Free Roady Home Adapter Available Through Holiday Promotional Offer TROY, Mich., and WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Delphi XM Roady satellite radio has been named a "Best Product of 2003" by BusinessWeek, the world's most widely read business magazine, in its December 15 issue ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mike Prusinski December 9, 2003 602-252-3833 SAFER WALLS ADDED TO LIST OF FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PIR is one of just six tracks to have safety barriers installed heading into 2004 PHOENIX, AZ -- Phoenix International Raceway president Bryan R. Sperber announced today that installation of th ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Delivers Fuel Cell Compressor Motor Controls For Use in Fuel Cell Automobile
UQM(R) Controller Manages Integrated Air and Hydrogen Compression Unit Developed by Barber Nichols for Automotive OEM's Fuel Cell Powered Automobile FREDERICK, Colo., Dec. 9 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it delivered a UQM(R) electronic contr ... Continue reading
Rotary and Hybrid Engines Highlight Winners of 2004 Ward's 10 Best Engines
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 9 -- Two unique and unusual engine "formats" headline the winners of Ward's 10 Best Engines awards for 2004, a highly anticipated auto industry award competition that for a decade has served as the auto industry's most-recognized barometer of powertrain-related product development. Ward's 2004 l ... Continue reading
Gelassenheit zur Weihnachtszeit: BMW Group Konzepte für stressfreies Parken
MÜNCHEN, December 9 -- Es soll die ruhigste Zeit des Jahres werden, doch der Weg zum Weihnachts-Shopping wird oft zur Geduldsprobe: Die Straßen sind verstopft, die Innenstädte überfüllt und freie Parkplätze eine Rarität. Die BMW Group entwickelt deshalb ein umfassendes Gesamtkonzept rund um das Thema Parken. Die ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Puts Women in the Driver's Seat for Safety
Lyn St. James and Southern California Women Turn Out for A Girlfriend's Guide to DefenSAFE Driving IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 9 -- Today at the Verizon Amphitheater in Irvine, Calif. sixty professional women participated in Hyundai Motor America's defensive driving seminar, A Girlfriend's Guide to DefenSAFE Driving. Racing v ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Dec. 9 -- If you're in the market for an electric scooter this holiday, don't overlook the newest and smallest electric scooter from ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) . It's easily missed, the new ZAP(R) MINI-Z(TM), surrounded by its bigger cousins at the ZAP Store in Santa Rosa, California. But at 2-1/2 f ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: What can be done to improve San Diego's traffic congestion? Developers, business leaders, transportation experts and elected officials will debate this tough challenge and possible solutions to an issue that affects our mood, quality of life, the ability to transport goods, and business productivity. WHO: The ... Continue reading
Cash for Holiday Gifts Parked in Your Garage
Keeping Your Car Means Money in Your Wallet LEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 9 -- As the holiday season rolls around everyone is looking for ways to save money and afford gifts. To that end, if you're thinking of buying a new car before the end of the year, wait! It could mean the difference between getting a lump of coal in your ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Named Magazine's 2004 'Automobile Of The Year'
CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 9 -- An automotive thoroughbred. An enthusiast driver's dream. A street-legal racecar. A rally-racing champion. ... Continue reading
Southeast to lead wholesale distribution industry in 2004
For Immediate Release Contact: Randy Ryerson Phone: 215.789.2690 rryerson@PembrokeConsulting.com Southeast to lead wholesale distribution industry in jobs and revenue growth, says New Pembroke Consulting report TALLAHASSEE, Fla., December 10, 2003 - A new report titled NAW Economic Forecast 2004, by Pembroke Consulting ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 9 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut the Highlander hybrid midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) and an all new full-size pick-up truck concept at a press conference at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Highlander hybrid will join the popular Prius sedan a ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 9 -- Lexus will stage the world premier of its second-generation GS series luxury sport sedan at a press conference at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The all-new more powerful GS will showcase the industry's most advanced technology and offer a glimpse of a new direct ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries Reports Record Sales at 41st National RV Trade Show
Sales Up 75% From 2002 ELKHART, Ind., Dec. 9 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. today reported that its sales set new records at the National RV Trade Show held last week in Louisville, Kentucky. Dealer sales for the Coachmen RV Group totaled approximately 3,200 units or over $100 million during the annual three-day show, an ... Continue reading
MBUSA Appoints Keogh to General Manager, smart USA
Day Succeeds Keogh as General Manager, Corporate Communications MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 9 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced the appointment of Scott Keogh to the newly created position of general manager, smart USA, effective January 1, 2004. Replacing Keogh as general manager, corporate communications for MBUS ... Continue reading
Bluetooth Stereo Kit With Remote Control and Voice Support for Automotive Market Now Available
Stereo Kit Provides Time to Market Advantage With Innovative Bluetooth Stereo and Voice Solution SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 9 -- Bluetooth Americas -- Impulsesoft, the leading Bluetooth Audio solution provider, today announced the launch of iWIND - Impulsesoft Wireless Stereo Kit for Automotive applications. This solution ... Continue reading
Gelassenheit zur Weihnachtszeit: BMW Group Konzepte für stressfreies Parken
MÜNCHEN, December 9 -- Es soll die ruhigste Zeit des Jahres werden, doch der Weg zum Weihnachts-Shopping wird oft zur Geduldsprobe: Die Straßen sind verstopft, die Innenstädte überfüllt und freie Parkplätze eine Rarität. Die BMW Group entwickelt deshalb ein umfassendes Gesamtkonzept rund um das Thema Parken. Die ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, 9 de diciembre /PR Newswire/ -- Como parte de sus continuos esfuerzos para educar a la comunidad Latina sobre los riesgos de beber alcohol y manejar, la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (NHTSA por sus siglas en inglés) lanzó hoy una campaña enfatizándole a los hispano ... Continue reading
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