Toyota Hits Record North American Production in 2004
Increase of 13 Percent Brings Vehicle Production to 1.44 Million ERLANGER, Ky., Jan. 11 -- Toyota announced today that the company produced 1,443,889 vehicles and 1,273,437 engines at its North America manufacturing facilities in 2004. Both were record levels for Toyota, which began North American production in 1985 an ... Continue reading
Apple & Leading Car Companies Team Up to Deliver iPod Integration in 2005
Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Nissan, Alfa Romeo & Ferrari Announce Integrated iPod Car Stereo Solutions MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11 -- Apple(R) today announced it has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz USA, Volvo, Nissan, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari to deliver iPod(R) integration with their car stereo systems in 2005. The iPod ... Continue reading
Apple & Mercedes-Benz Unveil iPod Integration Kit
Mercedes-Benz is First Automaker to Deliver Full iPod Music Navigation MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11 -- Apple(R) and Mercedes-Benz USA today announced the iPod(R) Integration Kit for Mercedes-Benz, making Mercedes-Benz the first automaker to provide full iPod music navigation for drivers to listen to their enti ... Continue reading
DataLogic International Receives Order for Panther Trak(TM) to be Used in Armored Cars in Mexico
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 11 -- DataLogic International, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: DLGI; Berlin, Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 779612) a technology and professional services company providing a wide range of consulting services, telecommunications products such as VoIP equipment, and GPS vehicle tracking devices, today announc ... Continue reading
Galle, Sri Lanka Tsunami Victims Get Big Boost From Chrysler Jeep Superstores of Southeast Michigan
The 40 Chrysler Jeep Superstores of Southeast Michigan Will Donate $25 Per Vehicle Sold Through Month of January to Relief Fund Total Donation Expected at Significant Five Figures DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The 40 independent Chrysler Jeep Superstores throughout southeast Michigan have committed to pledge $25 per vehicle sold ... Continue reading
Intelligent Motor Cars Group Announces 7-for-1 Forward Split Date
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Jan. 11, 2005--Intelligent Motor Cars Group Inc. (OTCBB:IMCG), today announced the date for its forward stock split. The common stock dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 20, 2005, with an effective split date of Jan. 24, 2005. ... Continue reading
Isuzu Provides Support for Sumatra Earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami Relief Efforts
Additional Contribution Reflects Isuzu's Commitment to Those in Need CERRITOS, Calif., Jan. 11 -- Isuzu Motors America, Inc., announced today that its parent company, Isuzu Motors Limited (IML), and IML's overseas affiliates have decided to contribute an additional 30 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society to su ... Continue reading
Largest supplier of vehicle interiors leverages its investment in QuickTrain technology DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Johnson Controls' HomeLink(R) Wireless Control System -- which is installed in millions of cars, trucks and minivans -- is now easier and faster to "train" for customized use. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
Nickel-metal-hydride battery with best-in-class, prismatic design reflects firm's capabilities for serving growing HEV segment DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- When it comes to providing outstanding power-storage solutions for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), Johnson Controls has the technology, products and manufacturing resources ... Continue reading
Redatores de Negócios TAMPA, Flórida--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--11 de janeiro de 2005-- A Hybrid Fuel Systems Inc. ("Hybrid" ou "Companhia") (OTCBB:HYFS) anunciou os detalhes da 'No School Bus Left Behind Initiative(TM)' da Companhia. De acordo com o website da Internet da Agência de Proteção Ambien ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Highlights Million-Mile Car At NAIAS
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Mercedes-Benz underscored its renowned vehicle quality and durability at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) by displaying a 1970 280SE sedan model that it recently acquired for the Mercedes-Benz Museum Collection in Stuttgart, Germany. The car's original owners, George and Luzst ... Continue reading
Toyota Hits Record North American Production In 2004
Toyota Hits Record North American Production In 2004 Increase of 13 Percent Brings Vehicle Production to 1.44 Million Downloads ascii January 11, 2005 -- ERLANGER, KY -- Toyota announced today that the company produced 1,443,889 vehicles and 1,273,437 engines at its North America manufacturing facilities in 2004. Both ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show Reveals Effects of High Fuel Prices
Cars.com Vehicle Profiler Joe Wiesenfelder Comments That Introductions From the Detroit Auto Show Reflect High Fuel Prices CHICAGO, Jan. 11 -- The new vehicle introductions at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit are reflective of the state of gas prices, as analyzed by cars.com's Vehicle Profiler ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- AutoWeek magazine kicks off the new year by hosting the 12th annual Design Forum event in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show. Why the Detroit Auto Show for such an event? Because Detroit is truly the center of automotive design as major automotive design studios for DaimlerC ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS ; Volkswagen Ragster Introduced
Detroit January 11, 2005; It’s a statement, an automotive way of life. More than 800.000 drive one, the Volkswagen with the perhaps most famous design in the world: the New Beetle. For the North American International Auto Show in Detroit the German company presents the hot potential of the design classic – ... Continue reading
All-New 2006 Hyundai Sonata Debuts at North American International Auto Show
Satellite Feed Alert: Highlights and Interviews From 2006 Hyundai Sonata Debut What: Interviews/B-Roll of Hyundai's all-new 2006 Sonata Debut Hyundai introduced its all-new 2006 Sonata at the North American International Auto Show on January 10. The introduction marked the North American debut of the latest version of ... Continue reading
Autotrader.Com Appoints Scott Tracy as Director of Marketing
ATLANTA, Jan. 11 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announced the appointment of Scott Tracy to Director of Marketing. In his new role, Tracy will oversee the development of product marketing plans. He reports to Clark Wood, vice president of marketing. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cg ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Jan. 11, 2005-- Global provider of communications solutions improves service parts availability with leading service parts management solution Servigistics, the leading provider of service parts management solutions, announced today that Avaya, a leading global provider of business communications software, sys ... Continue reading
CSAA Selects Corio Applications on Demand 2005(TM)
AAA Affiliate Extends Contract With Corio SAN CARLOS, Calif., Jan. 11 -- Corio, Inc. ( http://www.corio.com/press ), a leading enterprise application service provider, today announced that the California State Automobile Association (CSAA) has extended its contract with Corio Applications on Demand 2005(TM). (Logo: htt ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide Launches the CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM)
Monthly report provides an accurate and reliable head start on financial analysis of U.S. auto production DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, today launched of the CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM) (APB). Released in advance of ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--Jan. 11, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the outright leader in developing and manufacturing select custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and other diversified industry products, is pleased to announce gross profits for the first two months of fiscal 2005 were $1, ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Donates to City of Detroit and Detroit Firefighter's Association Fund
* Unique Fire Chief's smart Vehicle is one of a kind in U.S. * Detroit Fire Commissioner Accepts Donations * Historic Firehouse Becomes Auto Show Hotspot DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- DaimlerChrysler's smart brand donated a unique fire vehicle to the City of Detroit Fire Department last night at a historic firehouse in Detroit. ... Continue reading
Delphi Will Supply Satellite Radios to Ford in '06
Delphi will supply SIRIUS Satellite Radio receivers for four Ford models in 2006 DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Delphi Corp. will supply SIRIUS Satellite Radio receivers to Ford Motor Co. for select 2006 Ford and Lincoln Mercury models beginning this summer, company officials announced here today at the 2005 North American Intern ... Continue reading
Details of Ford's 2005 Business Review and Milestone Presentation
Ford Motor Company will host its 2005 Business Review and Milestone Presentation for the investment community on Tuesday, January 25, in New York City. The participants will include: - Bill Ford, chairman and chief executive officer, - Jim Padilla, chief operating officer, - Don Leclair, executive vice president and ch ... Continue reading
Emitec Supports Mercury Meta One Concept Vehicle with Advanced Aftertreatment Technology
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Emitec Inc. today announced its support of Ford Motor Company's Research and Advanced Engineering (R&A) Mercury Meta One project. The metallic substrate supplier provided substrate design, engineering and prototyping for the Meta One Concept Car currently on display at the 2005 North American Intern ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation Announces $250,000 Contribution to Tsunami Relief Effort
ST. LOUIS--Jan. 11, 2005--Enterprise Rent-A-Car has announced that it is making a cash donation of $250,000 through its charitable foundation to the International Red Cross to help in the massive tsunami relief efforts. "While our company does not operate in those portions of the world that sustained great physical dam ... Continue reading
DUNCAN, S.C.--Jan. 11, 2005--E-P Equipment Ltd. (private) today announced the launch of the SmartTruck(TM), automated pallet truck. The SmartTruck(TM) is making its public debut this week at the ProMat trade show in Chicago. The two companies have been working since early 2004 to design the new type of flexible automat ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Jan. 11, 2005--Fans of Dodge can now "grab life by the horns" via their mobile phone. Faith West Inc., provider of the popular Modtones brand of cutting-edge mobile music and image content, announced today that it has teamed up with Dodge to extend their brand campaign by offering ringtones and images pr ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind., Jan. 11 -- FlexForm Technologies LLC, a North American leader in natural fiber composites (NFC), has gained widespread acceptance as a leading substrate supplier for automotive interior trim applications. FlexForm's NFC products, which are formulated from a blend of natural fibers such as kenaf, hemp, fl ... Continue reading
Hootie & the Blowfish to Play at Waltrip's OPERATION MARATHON Celebration Concert
Hootie & the Blowfish to Play at Waltrip's OPERATION MARATHON Celebration Concert Sherrills Ford, NC (Jan. 11) - Two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip and wife Buffy committed to raising $1 million for the operating costs of the Victory Junction Gang Camp in a campaign called OPERATION MARATHON. Knowing that it w ... Continue reading
COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 11 -- iBiquity Digital, the sole developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology, today announced that HD Radio has received a CNET "Next Big Thing" award in the category of Car Technology. Selected by CNET's expert editors, winners were recognized as the top products in their respective technology cat ... Continue reading
Intelligent Motor Cars Group Announces 7-for-1 Forward Split Date
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Jan. 11, 2005--Intelligent Motor Cars Group Inc. (OTCBB:IMCG), today announced the date for its forward stock split. The common stock dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan 20, 2005, with an effective split date of Jan 24, 2005. The 7-for-1 stock split will ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces First Quarter 2005 Conference Call Webcast
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 11 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announces the following webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) What: Johnson Controls First Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call When: Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at 10 a.m. Central time Where: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/playerlink.zhtml?c=96 ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Donates US$1 Million to UNICEF for Disaster Relief in Asia
BURSCHEID, Germany and MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, January 11 -- Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, today announced it will donate US$1 million to UNICEF to provide relief to those devastated by the deadly earthquake and tsunami in Southeast Asia. ... Continue reading
Kia Unveils Concept SUV at North American International Auto Show
KCD-II Mesa Is the Second Concept From the Kia California Design Studio DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the KCD-II Mesa, the second Kia concept vehicle developed by the Kia's California Design Center in Irvine, Calif. The Mesa represents Kia's vision of an enabling and exciting new SUV desig ... Continue reading
New Version of TEKgroup Online Newsroom Software Goes Live With Ford Media Redesign
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Jan. 11, 2005--Ford Motor Company's corporate communications site, http://media.ford.com, re-launched with a clean new look, and the most recent software capabilities offered by TEKgroup International, Inc. The sixth version of the TEKmedia online newsroom software package contains improved event ... Continue reading
Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. Rolls out Online Marketplace to Auto Dealers Worldwide
MERRICK, N.Y.--Jan. 11, 2005--Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. (OTC:NAAC) announced today that the company has just launched its own fully interactive website, complete with online store. The site, located at neaaonline.com, features the Northeast Online Cyber Lot, where dealers anywhere in the World have the ability to ... Continue reading
One Link 4 Travel Retains Peter Crouch To Oversee Rental Car Program Development
SAN FRANCISCO--Jan. 11, 2005-- Well-Known European Rental Car Executive and Strategic Consultant Will Assist in Establishing Partnerships with Leading Suppliers One Link 4 Travel, Inc. (OTCBB:OLKT), a provider of integrated global distribution and financial settlement services to the travel and tourism industry, today ... Continue reading
Payless Car Rental and Payless Car Sales Continue With Aggressive Expansion Into 2005
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Jan. 11, 2005--Avalon Global Group, Inc., parent company to Payless Car Rental System, Inc. and Payless Car Sales, Inc., announced the signing of eleven new Payless franchise facilities in December 2004 as part of its aggressive brand expansion. Payless Car Rental and Payless Car Sales opened a co ... Continue reading
Polaris Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 11, 2005--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004 the morning of Thursday, January 27, 2005. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and year end 2004 financial results ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--Jan. 11, 2005--Segmentz, Inc. (AMEX: SZI), provider of transportation and logistics management services to a select client base, ranging from mid-sized to Fortune 100 companies, announced today that automotive industry veteran Pete Whitehead has agreed to join its Board of Directors. Mr. Whitehead is a ret ... Continue reading
Terion Announces FleetView 3F for Flatbed Trailers
PLANO, Texas--Jan. 11, 2005--Terion, the leading provider of trailer fleet management systems with over 80,000 devices installed, today announced the launch of FleetView 3F - its trailer management system specifically designed for flatbed trailers. FleetView 3F combines the latest digital wireless and GPS technologies ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- MTU Friedrichshafen (Germany) and Detroit Diesel Corporation (USA) announced the formation of a new division for Off- Highway engine activities, MTU Detroit Diesel. The group will continue to be headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. MTU Detroit Diesel will be a separate division of Detroit Diesel Corp ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Brakes Stop the Dodge Ram SRT10
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 11 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that its Kelsey-Hayes Co. is producing the full braking system for the Dodge Ram SRT10 -- the world's fastest production pickup truck, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Working closely with their Chrysler Group colleagues, TRW engin ... Continue reading
CORSA Performance(R) Named Official Exhaust of Corvette Racing
High performance systems to be featured on American Le Mans Series vehicles BEREA, Ohio, Jan. 11 -- CORSA Performance(R) Exhaust, an engineering and manufacturing company that specializes in high performance stainless steel and titanium exhaust systems, was named the official exhaust of the General Motors-sponsored Cor ... Continue reading
New Process of Locating and Buying Vehicles over the Web
PORTLAND, Ore.--Jan. 11, 2005-- Consumers and Dealers Can More Easily Search for Specific Vehicles from the Inventories of Single Dealers, Dealer Groups or Media Sites Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, announced today the release of an upgraded ver ... Continue reading
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Jan. 11, 2005--2004 marked some significant milestones with regard to automotive safety, and the majority of these have come from Japanese automakers, according to a new study from ABI Research. "Japanese automakers have been aggressively rolling out a new generation of vehicle safety systems, while N ... Continue reading
Honda President and CEO Takeo Fukui Announces New Safety and Environmental Initiatives
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. president and CEO Takeo Fukui, speaking at the North American International Auto Show today, announced several new safety and environmental initiatives for Honda and Acura vehicles as he reinforced the company's commitment to leadership in these critical areas of social respons ... Continue reading
Dodge Charger Returns to NASCAR Nextel Cup Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 11 -- After almost 30 years, the legendary Dodge Charger race car will roar again in 2005 as Dodge Motorsports revealed its modern-era version of the Charger for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series here today. Riding the waves of Dodge's success in NASCAR Nextel Cup Series racing since returning to t ... Continue reading
All New 2006 Kia Rio Makes World Debut at North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Class-Leading Horsepower and Interior Room Help Kia Set the Value Standard for Subcompacts DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the all-new 2006 Kia Rio subcompact sedan today at the North American International Auto Show. Already recognized as a value leader in the entry-level segment, the all-new Rio ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Webcast Third Quarter Results
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 11 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the Company's conference call to discuss third quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live on Tuesday, January 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time at http://www.vcall.com/ . An archive of the webcast will ... Continue reading
Kia Unveils Concept SUV at North American International Auto Show
KCD-II Mesa is the Second Concept from the Kia California Design Studio January 11, 2005 -- Detroit -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the KCD-II Mesa, the second Kia concept vehicle developed by the Kia's California Design Center in Irvine, Calif. The Mesa represents Kia's vision of an enabling and exciting ne ... Continue reading
Kia KCD-II Mesa Features & Specifications
Kia KCD-II Mesa Features & Specifications Downloads ascii January 11, 2005 -- Detroit -- Exterior Dimensions Overall length 192 in / 4877 mm Overall height 71.6 in / 1819 mm Overall width 77.8 in / 1976 mm Wheelbase 116 in / 2946.5 mm Ground clearance 10.2 in / 259 mm Wheels & Tires Tires 305/45R/45 Wheel size 22 inche ... Continue reading
Yih Sheng Auto Parts Recalls Aftermarket Replacement Hoods
TAU YUAN HSIEN, Taiwan, R.O.C., Jan. 11, 2005; Yih Sheng Auto Parts Ind. Co. has issued the recall of their aftermarket replacement hoods for the Hyundai Elantra, model years 2001 - 2003. All suspect parts were sold under the Yih Sheng brand name, and are being recalled because of a possible faulty hood latch assembly. ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Announces 2004 Year-End Recap
Company Achieves Key Business Milestones, Projects 2005 Revenues To Exceed $100 million SALEM, Ohio, Jan. 11 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing the destination retailer business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, has announced its 2004 year end recap. Greg Haehn, President o ... Continue reading
Infineon Decides to Terminate Agreement with Finisar Due to Delay and Uncertain Closing
MUNICH, Germany--Jan. 11, 2005--The Infineon Management Board today decided to terminate the Amended and Restated Master Sale and Purchase Agreement with Finisar Corporation dated October 11, 2004. Due to circumstances beyond Infineon's control, specifically delays related to the filing of the Proxy Statement with the ... Continue reading
A Infor Potencia a sua Posição na Ásia Pacífico com Mercados Automóvel e Discretos
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, December 22 -- - A Infor Nomeia GrapeCity sua Parceira de Canal A Infor Global Solutions, um fornecedor global de solução de software de empresa para seleccionar mercados verticais de fabricação e distribuição, está a fortalecer a sua posição no mercado Ásia Pacífico através de uma nov ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Displays 45 Works From Azerbaijan to Venezuela at 2005 NAIAS
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- After two intense days of deliberation, six international jurors, including designers from leading European studios, selected the design concepts that will be showcased at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Cobo Center Jan. 9-23, 2005. The panel reviewed more than 160 designs ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Strategies for Protection from Potholes
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 11, 2005--The onslaught of cold winter rain, and in some areas of the Southland, ice, sleet and snowfall, is causing the emergence of potholes. Potholes, caused by water working its way into asphalt and cracking it, can damage vehicle suspension components and increase the possibility of costly repair ... Continue reading
Encirq 3e Data Integration Technology Helps Delphi Deliver Next Generation Satellite Receiver
SAN FRANCISCO--Jan. 10, 2005--Encirq Corporation, the leading provider of data integration and management software, today announced that Delphi Corporation's next-generation vehicle satellite receiver system was developed using the Encirq 3e Development Environment. The Encirq framework was specifically designed to del ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS : 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR BRINGS LINCOLN LUXURY TO ANOTHER NEW SEGMENT
OFFICIAL NEWS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS, MEDIA KITS, EXECUTIVE BIO&146;S, PRESS RELEASES - Ford, Volvo, Mazda, Lincoln, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Mercury, Land Rover ... Continue reading
FT: GM review poses threat of closure to Saab
Detroit January 10 2005; James Mackintosh writing for the Financial Times.Com reported that a General Motors review of its Saab subsidiary could lead to the upmarket car brand being axed, if the heavy investment required to revive it is deemed unjustified. GM executives and people familiar with the study said there was ... Continue reading
'Wow' Factor Is Over for Hybrid Autos: Now Comes the Hard Part, Making Sales
DETROIT January 10, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that for hybrid vehicles at this year's North American International Auto Show, the "wow" factor is over. Nine years after Toyota Motor Co. introduced the first gas-electric hybrid, automakers expect to sell 200,000 hybrid vehicles this year in the Un ... Continue reading
Toyota Ups Pick-up Production in Advance of Increased Sales - Goal 10% of U.S. Full Size Market
DETROIT, Jan 10, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said on Monday it aimed to double its U.S. sales of full-size pickup trucks in three years by bringing production at its planned San Antonio, Texas plant up to full capacity by 2008. Japan's top auto maker now sells about 100,000 to 110,000 units in the se ... Continue reading
Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo Lead the European Charge in Detroit
Major announcements from premier manufacturers set to take centre stage at North American International Auto Show January 2005 (Newstream) -- Three of Europe's major carmakers are set to make a major impact next week in Detroit with a series of high profile launches. The motoring world gets its first sight of Range Rov ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Engine and Transmission Products Drive 2005 North American Car and Truck of the Year
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- The 2005 North American Car and Truck of the Year, the Chrysler 300 and the Ford Escape Hybrid, are powered in part by BorgWarner engine and transmission products. The leading global powertrain supplier provides various emissions and air management components, the engine timing systems a ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 Radials to be Supplied for Ferrari Superamerica
Tokyo (JCNN) - Bridgestone Corporation has announced that it will supply Potenza RE050 radial tires for the Ferrari Superamerica. The Superamerica is a brand new innovative convertible derived from the 575M Maranello that will be produced in limited edition, powered with a 12-cylinder engine and feature an innovative r ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Statement Confirming Minivan Production in Taiwan
DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche confirmed that the Chrysler Group signed a contract with Taiwan-based China Motor Corporation (CMC) to contract manufacture Chrysler Town & Country minivans next year in Taiwan for that ma ... Continue reading
Modine Harrodsburg Receives Kentucky Governor's Award for Health & Safety
HARRODSBURG, Ky. & RACINE, Wis.--Jan. 10, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in thermal management, announced today its Harrodsburg, Kentucky facility has been awarded the prestigious Kentucky Governor's Award for Health & Safety in recognition of employees working half a million hours without a lost-t ... Continue reading
Lou Mancini Named CEO of Murray's Discount Auto Stores
BELLEVILLE, Mich.--Jan. 10, 2005--Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc., a leading auto parts superstore in the Midwest, today announced that it has named Lou Mancini President and CEO of the 107-store chain, replacing Michael Klein, who has resigned. Mr. Klein spent 20 years with Murray's in various positions, including ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Jan. 10, 2005--Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today showed production versions of the powerful new 2006 Infiniti M performance luxury sedan, including the 4.5-liter V8 powered M45 and 3.5-liter V6-equipped M35. In addition, Infiniti unveiled the Infiniti Kuraza Concept, an explora ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Jan. 10, 2005--Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today announced pricing on the all-new 2006 Infiniti M performance luxury sedans during a press conference at the North American International Auto Show. The 2006 Infiniti M35 sedan, with 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and 5-speed automat ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Third Limited Edition Vehicle - the 2005 xB Release Series 2.0
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 10 -- Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that a limited-production xB Release Series 2.0 will go on sale this March. The 2005 xB Release Series 2.0 is the third limited edition vehicle for Scion, and like its predecessors -- the Hot Lava xB Release Series 1.0 and the Ab ... Continue reading
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