Volvo Recalling 460,000 Vehicles for Defect That Could Cause Fan to Overheat and Burn
DETROIT September 13, 2004; The AP reported that Volvo is recalling 460,000 vehicles worldwide because a wiring problem could cause a fan to overheat and burn, the company said Monday. The recall involves S80 and S60 sedans and XC70 and V70 wagons from the 1999, 2000 and 2001 model years, including 150,000 vehicles in ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2005 Cadillac XLR
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Cadillac XLR ENGINE: 4.6-liter DOHC V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 320 hp @ 6,400 rpm/310 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with manual shift gate WHEELBASE: 105.7in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 177.7 x 72.3 x 50.4 in. TIRES: P235/50R18 run-flat ECONOMY: 17 mpg c ... Continue reading
Visteon Names Patricia L. Higgins and James D. Thornton to Board of Directors
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 13 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that Patricia L. Higgins and James D. Thornton were elected to Visteon's Board of Directors at a meeting Thursday, Sept. 9, with an effective date of Oct. 1, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Higgins is former presiden ... Continue reading
ANDOVER, Mass.--Sept. 13, 2004-- Statemate(R) With MicroC Code Generator Enables Behavior Modeling and Autocode Generation for New Vehicle Lines Reducing Cost While Increasing Reliability and Reusability Embedded systems and software solutions provider I-Logix announced today that Statemate with MicroC Code Generator s ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Sept. 13, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc., today announced a new small-vehicle segment strategy in response to changing consumer tastes in the North American market. The Nissan Sentra will continue to be Nissan's core entry in the compact passenger car market in North America. It will be re-engineered ... Continue reading
Nissan Names New Quality Vice President; Doug Betts Joins Nissan's U.S. Manufacturing Organization
SMYRNA, Tenn.--Sept. 13, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc., (NNA) today announced the appointment of a new vice president of quality for its North American manufacturing operations. Douglas G. Betts, formerly general manager of Quality at Toyota's Princeton, Ind., plants, is now vice president, Product Quality, effectiv ... Continue reading
World's Biggest Production Pick-up Truck to Be Unveiled
International Truck and Engine Corporation to Introduce International(R) CXT, Commercial Extreme Truck WARRENVILLE, Ill., Sept. 13 -- What hauls six tons, can seat a football team's offensive line and, for kids over 20 who miss playing with trucks in the sandbox, is the ultimate toy for extreme work and play? The Inter ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Hiring of New North Central Regional Director
CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 13 -- Michael Tocci, senior vice president sales, fleet and distribution of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the hiring of Charles Johnpeter as the company's regional director, North Central Region. Johnpeter succeeds Casey Griffin, who resigned from the position last ... Continue reading
SmarTire Introduces High Pressure Tire Monitoring Systems to European Market
Products for buses, recreational and commercial vehicles launched at Automechanika RICHMOND, BC, Sept. 13 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) announced today the European availability of its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for high pressure tires. These high pressure systems are designed for use by buses, rec ... Continue reading
Carmakers Target Female Buyers
Seoul September 13, 2004; Bae Keun-min writing for the Koreas Times reported that as women's purchasing power has increased, so has the ratio of female to male customers in the auto industry. Although carmakers sales success has been highly dependent on their ability to attract male customers for a long time, females h ... Continue reading
Gentex Mirrors Offered on BMW Models
ZEELAND, Mich., Sept. 13 -- Gentex Corporation , the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, is shipping automatic-dimming mirrors for the 2004 BMW 5 Series, 6 Series convertible and coupe, and the X3 Sports Activity Vehicle. Gentex mirrors automatically darken to reduce glar ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Launches AAA Premier Membership With Expanded Benefits for Members
IRVING, Texas--Sept. 13, 2004--AAA Texas has launched AAA Premier, a new level of membership, offering 16 new and expanded benefits for its members. Among many advantages, AAA Premier provides members expanded roadside assistance with up to 200 miles of towing for their automobile per household per membership year, one ... Continue reading
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.--Sept. 13, 2004--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB: ADNW) Chairman Chris Glover will speak at the JM Dutton/Hayden Communications "Recognizing Opportunity" NY Small Cap Conference on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at the Omni Berkshire Hotel. Information regarding the conference and Mr. Glover's rema ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Selects Sterling Commerce to Improve Data Integration with Customers and Suppliers
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Sept. 13, 2004-- Gentran Integration Suite Automates Business Processes to Enhance Supplier Relations, Business Forecasting and Multi-Enterprise Integration Cooper Tire, a leading manufacturer of replacement tires, recently selected business integration leader Sterling Commerce to enhance data sharing a ... Continue reading
ProQuest Company Expands Board, Announces Two New Board Appointments
William J. White to Retire From Board ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 13 -- ProQuest Company , a leading publisher of information solutions for the education, automotive, and power equipment markets, has amended its bylaws to expand the number of directors permitted to serve on the Board from nine to ten. This amendment is eff ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Automotive Industry: India Strategic Market Profile
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 13, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Automotive Industry: India Strategic Market Profile to their offering. Although India has been much discussed in recent years, and has been the recipient of major foreign investment in its automotive ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Opens Shanghai Office to Strengthen Supplier Relationships
WARREN, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announced today that it has opened an international purchasing office in Shanghai, China. The office will enhance the Company's capability to manage its existing base of suppliers in China, as well as secure new low- cost supply sources of components for use in its manufacturi ... Continue reading
Delphi Leaders Serve As Key Presenters at National Black MBA Association Conference and Exposition
TROY, Mich., Sept. 13 -- Delphi Corp. continues its support of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) by serving as a strategic partner at the organization's 26th annual conference and exposition being held this week at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. As a strategic partner, Delphi executi ... Continue reading
Esurance Provides Customers VoIP - Another Way to Get in Touch
Voice Enabling on Web Site With 'Click to Call' Service Yields Customer Satisfaction SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 -- Esurance, a direct-to- consumer personal auto insurance company, announced the launch of its new service powered by eStara, Inc. eStara's Push to Talk is a fully-hosted, Voice over the Internet (VoIP) "click ... Continue reading
China Open Confirms Mercedes-Benz Sponsorship
BEIJING, Sept. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The China Open announced today it has entered into a significant long-term agreement with renowned, luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. An independent brand of the world's premier car company Daimler Chrysler AG, Mercedes-Benz becomes the Official Car of the China Open. The G ... Continue reading
Marlin Gets 11th Top-15 Finish of the Season at Richmond International Raceway
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Marlin Gets 11th Top-15 Finish of the Season at Richmond International Raceway RICHMOND, Va., (September 13, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin was able to overcome two wrecks and going a lap down to ... Continue reading
TORONTO--Sept. 13, 2004--Electrovaya Inc. (TSX:EFL) will be showcasing its prototype zero-emission vehicle at the Toronto-Dominion Centre Courtyard, in downtown Toronto, from September 13th to 15th, as part of the 2004 Better Transportation Expo. This prototype, based on Electrovaya's award winning Lithium Ion Superpol ... Continue reading
Consumers Report on the Success of The Tornado Gas Saving Device
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Sept. 13 -- As gas prices have skyrocketed this year in the U.S., consumers have been looking for ways to save money at the gas pump. The overwhelming report from consumers, in unsolicited feedback to Tornado Air Management Systems, is that the gas saving device delivers on its promise of fuel ... Continue reading
Monday September 13, 2004; BusinessWeek Online reported that When Li Chen took a job selling cars at the Kailong Pacific Buick dealership in Shanghai six months ago, work was a snap. Demand was so strong that people were willing to slap down $40,000 in advance to get quick delivery of a Buick Regal sedan, and a hotshot ... Continue reading
Vehicle Sales and Output Climb Again in China
BEIJING, Sept.13, 2004; (Xinhuanet) -- Both vehicle output and sales in China rebounded in August after declining in four consecutive months from April to July, according to an industry organization. The nation's vehicle output and sales stood at 375,200 units and 382,300 units last month, up 5.97 per cent and 10.5 per ... Continue reading
Mayfield Races Into NASCAR Playoffs After Victory at Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. September 12, 2004; Jenna Fryer writing fot the AP reported that it was win and in for Jeremy Mayfield, who couldn't hide his excitement when NASCAR chairman Brian France stopped to congratulate him on racing his way into the playoffs. "Man, I love your new points system," Mayfield gushed. "You couldn't h ... Continue reading
Buddy Rice OK After Scary Accident at Joliet Indy Race
JOLIET, Ill. September 12, 2004; The AP reported that Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Rice walked away unscathed after a scary accident late in the Delphi Indy 300 that sent his car skidding upside down along the track. Rice was running fifth on lap 186 when Darren Manning's right front tire touched Rice's left rear tire ... Continue reading
U.S. Gas Prices Resume Their Decline
CAMARILLO, Calif. September 12, 2004: The AP reported that gas prices fell about 2 cents in the past two weeks, reflecting recent drops in the price of crude oil and plentiful supply, an industry analyst said Sunday. The combined national average for all grades of gasoline was $1.89, said Trilby Lundberg, who publishes ... Continue reading
Vehicles Sustain Costly Damage Because SUV and Car Bumpers Don't Line Up, Insurance Group Says
WASHINGTON September 12, 2004; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that the difference in bumper height between cars and sport utility vehicles leads to costly accident repairs even after low-speed crashes, an insurance group said Sunday. Ford Motor Co. vehicles had the lowest repair costs in 10 mph crash tests ... Continue reading
ARCA Rookie Krisiloff Wins Chicagoland
Patient Rookie Kyle Krisiloff Triumphs in Chicagoland By Don Radebaugh JOLIET IL (9-11-04) ARCA RE/MAX Series rookie Kyle Krisiloff used his head as well as his hands and feet on his way to victory lane in the ReadyHosting.com 200 Saturday afternoon at Chicagoland Speedway. The eighteen-year-old Indianapolis, Indiana n ... Continue reading
CARQUEST Series: Peterborough Summary & Results
CARQUEST Series Peterborough Speedway For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / September 12, 2004 Graham wins CARQUEST Series race at Peterborough Speedway PETERBOROUGH, ON - On Saturday night, the CASCAR CARQUEST Series made its lone appearance of the season at Peterborough Speedwa ... Continue reading
Late Race Surge Gives Stremme, Team TRIMSPA Top 10 in Richmond
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Late Race Surge Gives Stremme, Team TRIMSPA Top 10 in Richmond Richmond, VA (September 11, 2004) â“ David Stremme started the Emerson Radio 250 at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) from the 19th position after ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Top-10 points after Chicago
Top-10 ARCA RE/MAX Series Points after Chicagoland (9-12-04): 1) Frank Kimmel 5405; 2) Brent Sherman 4635; 3) Billy Venturini 4515; 4) TJ Bell 4480; 5) Jason Jarrett 4300; 6) Christi Passmore 4225; 7) Mark Gibson 4140; 8) AJ Fike 4135; 9) Todd Bowsher 4020; 10) Norm Benning 3880. ... Continue reading
Guinn Wins in Toledo ARCA Trucks
In Toledo ARCA Trucks, Guinn Wins in Last-Lap Pass TOLEDO OH (9-10-04) Two-time ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series champion Chad Guinn pulled off a last-lap, last-corner pass on championship rival Brett Rowe Friday night at Toledo Speedway to win the thrilling Lincoln Welders 50. It was Guinn's 23rd series victory in hi ... Continue reading
Chevy Chicago IRL Results- GIAFFONE TURNS IN SEASON-BEST PERFORMANCE TO FINISH EIGHTH FOR CHEVY
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing GIAFFONE TURNS IN SEASON-BEST PERFORMANCE TO FINISH EIGHTH FOR CHEVY JOLIET, Ill., Sept. 12, 2004 - In a race marked by spectacular accidents and steady attrition, Felipe Giaffone drove through the mayhem and finished eighth in ... Continue reading
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