December 11, 2003 BY DEE-ANN DURBIN ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Ford Motor Co.'s new F-150 pickup did poorly on bumper crash tests performed by the insurance industry, requiring an average of $1,500 in repairs in each of four tests. In results to be released today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also gav ... Continue reading
Motorock Trans-Am Tour 'Year in Racing' To Air Dec. 18 on PEE
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MOTOROCK TRANS-AM TOUR ŒYEAR IN RACING¹ TO AIR DEC. 18 ON SPEED LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 11, 2003) ‹ SPEED Channel will celebrate the 2003 Motorock Trans-Am Tour for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup during its Trans-A ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reveals More Accounting Woes- Where The Rubber Meets The Road
AKRON, Ohio December 11, 2003 The AP is reporting that The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is probing possible improper accounting issues in its Europe operations, the second time in as many months the world's largest tire maker has jolted investors with news of faulty accounting. The issue will delay until next year a Good ... Continue reading
Tips From Jiffy Lube: Is Your Car Ready For Winter?
Tips from Jiffy Lube get you and your car ready for the colder weather HOUSTON, Dec. 11 -- As the days get shorter and cold weather approaches much of the country, a few thoughts from the automotive maintenance experts at Jiffy Lube(R) can help you prepare your car for long winter months: * Make sure your car's battery ... Continue reading
Tame Old Man Winter With Two Products From Rostra Precision Controls - No Ice On Da Windows
LAURINBURG, N.C., Dec. 11 -- With winter just around the corner, now is the time to think about keeping your vehicle free of ice and snow buildup, while at the same time making it more comfortable for you and your passengers. And Rostra Precision Controls has the perfect solutions: the company manufactures the Safe-Vue ... Continue reading
Stewart & Stevenson Announces Sales Agreement With DaimlerChrysler
Stewart & Stevenson TVS Gains Exclusive Right to Market Mercedes-Benz Military Gelandewagen to U.S. Government Agencies HOUSTON, Dec. 11 -- Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems, LP (TVS), a manufacturer of medium tactical vehicles for the U.S. Army, announces that it has entered into an agreement with DaimlerCh ... Continue reading
2004 Car Review: 2004 Audi S4 Sedan
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS If you believe a couple of Japanese automakers, rally replica sports sedans are the latest and greatest development in high-performance cars. If you were to ask Audi about that, the answer would probably be something like ``What took them so long to figure that out?'' Audi sold its ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 11, 2003; The Chrysler Group today announced the appointment of Joe ChamaSrour as President-DaimlerChrysler de Mexico, effective January 1, 2004. Additionally, the automaker announced new appointments in its Procurement and Supply (P&S) organization. ChamaSrour will oversee sales, production a ... Continue reading
Estamos autorizados para distribuir productos financieros del Grupo Financiero Inbursa diseñados para personas con domicilio en la República Mexicana. Estos productos son: 1. Afore, con calificación 10 de CONSAR en estabilidad de rendimientos. 2. Chequeras ganando intereses CeTes a 28 dìas. ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Ho-Pin Tung Jerez Test
After Space, China Conquers Formula One. Ho-Pin Tung Tests for BMW WilliamsF1 Team Jerez, December 11, 2003. Hard on the heels of China¹s first manned spaceflight by Yang Liwei in October this year, another technological landmark was broken today when Ho-Pin Tung, together with the BMW WilliamsF1 Team, became the firs ... Continue reading
Herr Schrempp Ends Testimony in KK V. Chrysler Trial; Insists It Was a Merger Of Equals
WILMINGTON, Del. December 11,2003; Randall Chase wreiting for The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG chairman Juergen Schrempp insisted again that the deal creating his company was a merger of equals, as he finished testifying Thursday in a federal lawsuit challenging the combination. "We agreed with it, we wrote it d ... Continue reading
Sasser Motor Sports to Auction Equipment
ROCKINGHAM, N.C., Dec. 11 -- Jimmy Sasser hasn't closed the door on racing yet. "I'd love to get back into it," he said. Sasser and his son, Kevin, ventured into the business four years ago. Sasser Motor Sports was created with the purchase of a truck team. ... Continue reading
- Joe ChamaSrour es nombrado presidente de DaimlerChrysler de México - Robert J. Schott es nombrado vicepresidente de Estrategia Global de Materias Primas, en Aprovisionamiento y Suministro - Scott R. Garberding es nombrado vicepresidente de Calidad de Proveedores y Equipos Humanos de Productos a nivel mundial AUBURN ... Continue reading
Auto Accessories Company Announces Executive Appointments
DULUTH, Ga., Dec. 11 -- Lund International, one of the country's premier automotive accessories manufacturers, today announced that effective immediately, Jerry Hughes becomes Corporate Vice President, Product Development and Quality for Lund International. Jerry joined Lund International in September 2002 as General M ... Continue reading
Green Car Earns 10 Awards at Prestigious International Automotive Media Conference
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Dec. 11 -- Green Car Journal, a leading auto industry publication based in San Luis Obispo, Calif., took home multiple awards, including gold for Best Newsletter, at the 2003 International Automotive Media Conference (IAMC) held in New York City. Additionally, the full-color consumer magazine G ... Continue reading
Ford Declares First Quarter Dividend
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 11 -- The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company today declared a first quarter dividend of 10 cents per share, on the company's Class B and common stock. This is the same level of dividend paid in the fourth quarter of 2003. The first quarter dividend is payable on March 1, 2004 to shareholders ... Continue reading
New Honda SUT Concept Vehicle Set to Debut at 2004 North American International Auto Show
Next-Generation SUT Concept Sets Direction for Future Honda Production Truck Model TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 11 -- American Honda today released a sketch of the Honda SUT Concept vehicle, scheduled to make its worldwide debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 4, 2004. This new and innovat ... Continue reading
Eurofighter Typhoon über den Wolken
HALLBERGMOSS, Deutschland, December 11 -- Der Eurofighter Typhoon nahm heute an einer vom Italienischen Verteidigungsministerium organisierten Veranstaltung zur Feier des 100jährigen Jubiläums der bemannten Luftfahrt und zum Gedenken an den 50. Todestag des berühmten italienischen Rennfahrers Nuvolari teil. Das Erei ... Continue reading
Auto Industry: Daihatsu, Toyota To Sell Jointly Developed Car In Indonesia
TOKYO December 11, 2003, Dow Jones reported that Daihatsu Motor Co. and its parent company, Toyota Motor Corp. , said Thursday they will launch a jointly developed small vehicle in Indonesia from January. Daihatsu and Toyota will spend a total Y9.9 billion on the project. The new car will be sold as the Daihatsu Xenia ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Supervisory Board Approves MTU Sale To KKR
BERLIN December 11, 2003; Dow Jones reported that DaimlerChrysler AG Thursday said it will realize a net gain of EUR1 billion from the sale of MTU Aero Engines GmbH to U.S. private- equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. . The sale of the German automaker's airplane engine components subsidiary will also add EUR1.2 ... Continue reading
UQM(R) Motors to Drive Hydraulic System and Cooling Fans on Fuel Cell Powered Caterpillar Articulated Front End Loader Under Development FREDERICK, Colo., Dec. 11 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received an order from Caterpillar Inc. fo ... Continue reading
Clarion Announces Acquisition of Equipment in Iowa
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 11 -- Clarion Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CLAR) today reported that it has signed an agreement to purchase certain molding equipment at the Pella, Iowa facility of Engineered Plastics Components, Inc. The purchase price for the equipment is $1,090,000, and the purchase is scheduled to ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Lists on the New York Stock Exchange
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 11 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today announced that its stock will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") beginning today, moving from the American Stock Exchange ("AMEX"). "We consider this a significant milestone in the progress of Drew Industries for our Company and its shareh ... Continue reading
IT Service Providers to Utilize DealerSphere Brokerage Service and RouteOne Credit Application Management System as Launching Pad for New Services TROY, Mich., Dec. 11 -- EDS today announced that its Automotive Retail Group (ARG) has signed agreements with seven information technology (IT) companies to utilize EDS' Dea ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--Dec. 11, 2003--Enova Systems, Torrance, California (OTCBB:ENVA), a global builder of digital power management systems for hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, heavy-duty buses, trucks and stationary applications, announced today that it has successfully integrated a fuel cell system into the U.S. Air Force' ... Continue reading
Governor Taft Honors Reynolds and Reynolds for its Energy-Efficient Research Park Campus
DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 11 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced that it has received the 2003 Governor's Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency. Reynolds was one of seven honorees to receive this year's award, which is presented to individuals, businesses and organizations that employ effective approaches to im ... Continue reading
Rapiscan Selects AuraGen(R) as Power Source for Mobile Vehicle Inspection System
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 11 -- Aura Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AURA) today announced that Rapiscan, a leading international supplier of high quality X-ray screening and explosive detection systems, has selected the AuraGen(R) to supply power for their mobile vehicle inspection systems. The AuraGen is the power sour ... Continue reading
Trafficmaster Expands Services With O2
CRANFIELD, England, December 11 -- Trafficmaster, the UK's leading journey management company, has announced that it is extending its long-standing relationship with O2, the UK based mobile network operator. The partnership, which commenced in 1997 has been extended a further five years and will see the two companies w ... Continue reading
SATELLITE FEED: Thursday December 11th, 2003 Friday December 12th, 2003 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM EST 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM EST Telstar 5 Telstar 5 Transponder 23 Transponder 23 C-Band C-Band Downlink Freq: 4160 Vertical Downlink Freq: 4160 Vertical Preview and access this video on Pathfire DMG: 11510 Search within the PR Newswi ... Continue reading
Eurofighter Typhoon On Top of the World
HALLBERGMOOS, Germany, December 11 -- Eurofighter Typhoon today participated in a memorial event organised by the Italian Ministry of Defence to celebrate 100years of manned flight and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of the famous Italian racing driver, Nuvolari. The event took place at the Italian Aer ... Continue reading
CDC Software Helps Shell China to Automate and Improve Sales Force Efficiency Across China
HONG KONG, Dec. 11 -- CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary and software unit of chinadotcom corporation , a leading integrated enterprise software and mobile applications company in China and internationally, today announced it has been selected by Shell China to provide a nationwide sales automation and business ma ... 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
Arie Luyendyk Visits Aircraft Carrier
December 11, 2003 For Immediate Release Arie Luyendyk and Adrian Fernandez Pay Goodwill Visit to Aircraft Carrier Scottsdale, AZ - Two-time Indy 500 winner Arie Luyendyk is certainly used to going fast, as he's held most of the records at the biggest speed plant on the planet - the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. But he e ... Continue reading
Here We Go - Cooper Tire Shifts RMT Production to China, an Advisory by Industrialinfo.com
HOUSTON--Dec. 11, 2003--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Findlay, Ohio) has recently announced that it would move all production of its radial medium truck tires (RMT) to China. For details on this development view the entire articl ... Continue reading
BRC Commercializes New Patented Gaseous Fuel Injector
CHERASCO, Italy, Dec. 11 -- IMPCO/BRC Technologies, Inc. The BRC company announced today that it will commence production of a new patented gaseous fuel injector beginning this month at the company's manufacturing facility in Cherasco, Italy. Mass production of this new patented and proprietary technology is the result ... Continue reading
Winners of the 2004 Automobile Magazine Awards
January Issue Recognizes Automobile, Man, Design, Technology, and Racing Car of the Year NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, America's leading automotive lifestyle publication, this week announced the winners of the 2004 AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE Awards, recognizing the most significant automobile, man, design, technol ... Continue reading
Parts Maker Provides Mustang Customized Dash Lighting
'Light Pipe' Technology Creates 125 Custom-Colored Instrument Cluster Backgrounds Color-Configurable Gauges One of Several Products Delphi is Supplying on the '05 Mustang TROY, Mich., Dec. 11 -- Delphi Corp. today announced an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) industry-first with its color-configurable instrument c ... Continue reading
New ABI Research Study Finds Increasing Presence of Military Technologies In The Vehicle
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Dec. 11, 2003--Most people are familiar with vehicle navigation systems and how they read GPS signals from US military satellites to determine location. However, other military defense technologies are continuing their life cycles in the automotive platform, according to a new study from technology re ... Continue reading
You Are What You Drive? Only in America
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Dec. 11, 2003-- Automotive Trends Vary Around the Globe, But Americans Identify the Most With Their Vehicles, According to International Yahoo! Autos Survey What your car says about you varies according to where you live. An international survey by Yahoo!(R) Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com), an informa ... Continue reading
2004 Town Car is Timeless Style With Contemporary Flair
DEARBORN, Mich. – When you think Lincoln, think luxury. The Lincoln brand first graced America's roads in 1921, and its hallmark was elegance and craftsmanship. That tradition continues today with the 2004 Lincoln Town Car. "The Lincoln Town Car is built to impress," writes Connie Keane in The Washington Times. ... Continue reading
Honda To Build Pick-Up in Alabama You'all
DETROIT, Dec 10, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co. Ltd. is expected to reveal shortly its first pickup truck, a model that will be more suited to suburban shopping than working the farm, analysts said. The pickup, which is expected to go into production at Honda's Alabama plant next ... Continue reading
Herr Schrempp Testifies at Chrysler Trial
WILMINGTON, Del. December 10, 2003; Randall Chase writing for AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG chairman Juergen Schrempp testified Wednesday that comments he made three years ago about the merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler were misrepresented by the media, but that he made no effort to clarify them. In a 2000 Fina ... Continue reading
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