Ballard Power Systems Appoints President
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 16, 2002-- Ballard Power Systems Inc. announced today the appointment of Dennis Campbell as President and Chief Operating Officer effective July 22, 2002. Mr. Campbell comes to Ballard after a 30-year career encompassing all aspects of manufacturing in businesses as diverse as automoti ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--July 16, 2002--CARFAX announced today that they would make free CARFAX Flood Checks (www.carfax.com/flood) available to used car buyers and owners in Texas and surrounding states to assist them in avoiding flood-damaged wrecks. As more storms pound residents in Texas, damage estimates continue to rise. A ... Continue reading
Ford, Firestone settle Calif. rollover lawsuit
LOS ANGELES, July 16 Gina Keating writing for Reuters reported that "Ford Motor Co.and Firestone on Tuesday settled a lawsuit filed by the families of two people killed in a 2000 rollover accident, hours before the case was set to go to trial, a spokeswoman for the tire company said. The terms of the settlement with th ... Continue reading
Toyota Industries to Build Automotive Supplier Plant In GA USA
ATLANTA, July 16 -- Governor Roy E. Barnes has announced that Toyota Industries North America will acquire a 152-acre tract in Jackson County in a joint venture with Denso Corporation to manufacture compressors for automotive air-conditioners in 2005. Plans for the property include an 185,000-square-foot plant that wil ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Daytona Prototype Annoucement
Ford Racing annouced this today, and I wanted to make sure you received it. A response from Grand American will be issused on Wednesday. Thanks! MULTIMATIC TO BUILD FORD FOCUS DAYTONA PROTOTYPE Ford Racing, Multimatic and Robert Yates to Cooperate on Development FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DEARBORN, MI (July 16, 2002) - Cana ... Continue reading
New Honda Pilot is a Favorite Among Online Shoppers
IRVINE, Calif.--July 16, 2002--The 2003 Honda Pilot debuted at number 7 on the list of the top 50 cars researched by new car shoppers in June on Kelley Blue Book's Web site, kbb.com. The overwhelming response to the first mid-size SUV developed from the ground up by Honda with the Honda nameplate made the Pilot the hig ... Continue reading
New Honda Pilot is a Favorite Among Online Shoppers
IRVINE, Calif.--July 16, 2002--The 2003 Honda Pilot debuted at number 7 on the list of the top 50 cars researched by new car shoppers in June on Kelley Blue Book's Web site, kbb.com. The overwhelming response to the first mid-size SUV developed from the ground up by Honda with the Honda nameplate made the Pilot the hig ... Continue reading
Ducati 999 Testastretta The Next Generation Superbike - See It Here First!
BOLOGNA, Italy, July 16 Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, today announced that it is introducing an all new, top-of-the-range Superbike, the Ducati 999 Testastretta. The Ducati 999 is a revolutionary combination of the most advanced technology and cutting-edge design. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Consolidate North American Operations
LAS VEGAS, July 16 -- At the company's annual North American dealer meeting today, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced plans to completely consolidate its North American sales, manufacturing, finance, and research and development operations into a new single organization. The company will be called Mitsubishi ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Names New Board Member
MASON, Ohio--July 16, 2002--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a leading retailer and national franchiser in the $30 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, announced today it has extended a directorship position to Dr. William Angell. Dr. Angell brings to the company more than 30 years of business and en ... Continue reading
Honda Faces Kickback Claims Against Executives
July 16, 2002 JEF FEELEY writng for BLOOMBERG NEWS reported that Honda Motor Co. is facing a new lawsuit alleging executives of Japan's second-largest carmaker demanded kickbacks from dealers in exchange for shipments of hot-selling Accords and Preludes. Officials of Motorcars Inc., a Cleveland Honda dealership, sued l ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi and ARKONA Announce Launch of New Dealer Management Solution
LAS VEGAS--July 16, 2002-- Mitsubishi Leads the Way by Offering an ASP Based Solution that is Cost Effective, Scalable and Easy to Manage for Its Dealerships Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today announced at its annual dealer business meeting that it is teaming with ARKONA Inc. (OTCBB:ARKN) as a provide ... Continue reading
CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR 2002 AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN CONTEST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Shannon Finkin (717) 566-6100 June 24, 2002 Lauren Holzman (858) 523-0001 MOTOR TREND AND CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR 2002 AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN CONTEST The Challenge: Design a Racecar for 2020 ANAHEIM, CA * Motor Trend and the California International Auto Show a ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: July 15, 2002 DETROIT -- General Motors today unveiled a television ad for Pontiac's newest model, the Vibe. It targets young, urban-minded, trendsetters with a tagline urging viewers to "Find Your Vibe." This is the first work for GM from Vigilante, a unit of Bcom3 Group's Pangea. The spot, while it highl ... Continue reading
Transit Plus ``Green Fleet'' Equals Reduced Congestion and Pollution
SEATTLE--July 16, 2002--Partners ("employees") at Starbucks Support Center, the corporate offices of Starbucks Coffee Company have a new, and cleaner way to get around town for business meetings, errands and trips to the company's roasting plant in Kent (Wash.). Through an expansion of its agreement with Flexcar, Starb ... Continue reading
Holden To Up Elizabeth Vehicle Production
FOR RELEASE: July 15, 2002 Holden plans to boost vehicle production at its manufacturing operation in Elizabeth, South Australia, from the current record rate of 620 vehicles a day to more than 750 a day by the end of next year. A rapidly expanding domestic product portfolio, U.S. Monaro export delivery schedule that c ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: July 15, 2002 DETROIT - GMC announces the latest step towards Professional Grade with the debut of the 2004 Canyon, an all-new mid-size pickup. "The mid-size truck segment is extremely important and highly competitive, " explained Craig Bierley, marketing director - mid-size trucks. "Canyon will dramatical ... Continue reading
DETROIT – General Motors Corp. today reported earnings nearly doubled in the second quarter of 2002 compared with the prior-year period, reflecting improved retail sales performance, increased production in North America, and a continued focus on cost reduction. GM earned $1.5 billion, or $2.63 per diluted share ... Continue reading
GM 2nd-Quarter Profits Beat Forecast
General Motors Profits More Than Double to $1.3 Billion in 2nd Quarter, Beating Expectations DETROIT AP reported that General Motors Corp.'s profit more than doubled to $1.3 billion in the second quarter, citing improved sales, higher North American production and the benefits of cost-cutting efforts. The earnings repo ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces Record Revenues for Second Quarter and First Half 2002
BOLOGNA, Italy, July 16 Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, today announced record consolidated revenues for the second quarter and first half, ended June 30, 2002.For the second quarter, revenues were Euro 130.1 million an increase of 7.6% from Euro 120.9 million during ... Continue reading
Nissan sticking to forecast despite strong yen
TOKYO, July 16 Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co Ltd, Japan's third-largest automaker, said on Tuesday it would not revise its forecast for a third straight year of record profits despite the recent surge in the yen against the dollar. "We have not changed our forecasts for this fiscal year," Dominique Thormann, vi ... Continue reading
CAW Members Approve New Labor Pact
WARRENVILLE, Ill., July 15 International Truck and Engine Corporation announced today that members of Local 127 of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) have ratified a new two-year labor contract and that full production at the company's Chatham-Kent heavy truck assembly plant will resume on July 22. The new contract covers ... Continue reading
Ford's SVT Loads More Product Into Its High-Performance Arsenal
DEARBORN, Mich., July 15 Responding to the success of the three-door SVT Focus, Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) will add an additional Focus model to its award-winning stable of high-performance cars: the 2003 five-door SVT Focus. The new offering melds SVT's performance and technology with the utility and packaging ... Continue reading
International Automotive Media Awards go to NYC
TUCSON, Ariz., July 15 -- The 2002 International Automotive Media Awards (IAMA) will be presented at the Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society (MASCDCS) at the November 12th luncheon, it was announced today by Bruce and Genia Wennerstrom, co-directors of MASCDCS, and Walter R. Haessner, executive direct ... Continue reading
Syncata Promises Easier TREAD Act Compliance
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--July 16, 2002--Business consulting and systems integration firm Syncata Corp. (http://www.syncata.com/tread/registration.asp), which specializes in servicing vehicle and equipment manufacturers, released several new service offerings which make it easier for original equipment manufacturers and supp ... Continue reading
Ron Clayton to Leave Auteo Media But Not Realy
SEATTLE--July 15, 2002--Auteo Media, Inc. (OTCBB:AUTM), a provider of communication and advertising solutions for the automotive industry, has announced Mr. Ron Clayton has resigned as President of the Company and his employment agreement with the Company has been terminated by mutual agreement of the parties. Mr. Clay ... Continue reading
Apogee Names Deckman President of Harmon AutoGlass
MINNEAPOLIS--July 15, 2002--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced that Joseph T. Deckman, Apogee executive vice president, has been named president of its Harmon AutoGlass business, effective today, July 15. He replaces Robert E. Munzenrider who has resigned to pursue other interests. Deckman joined Apogee in 1995 as pres ... Continue reading
NHRA Joe Amato Mastery of Denver track a plus for Russell
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Amato’s past mastery of Denver track a plus for Russell DENVER (July 15) – In the 23-year history of Bandimere Speedway, no single drag racer has excelled on this famous quarter-mile quite like Joe Amato. During his illustrious driving career Amato r ... Continue reading
Second Brickyard Testing - 181.3MPH Top Speed
Fifty-four driver/car combinations practiced today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The quickest time was set by Jerry Nadeau in the No. 10 Pontiac, at 49.6350 at 181.324 mph. JOE NEMECHECK, NO. 25 UAW-DELPHI CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO (50.5086/178.187): "It's going pretty good. ... Continue reading
Goodyear: Suburbanites ALL WET
AKRON, Ohio, July 15 Suburbanites living downwind from Atlanta, Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago and other large cities should go outside today and look at the tires on their family vehicle. If recent NASA research is correct, Goodyear marketers say residents in the 'burbs may want to consider Aquatred 3 all-seasons or other ... Continue reading
ENRG Obtains Grants Totaling $400,000 for Alternate Fuel Vehicle Expansion
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--July 15, 2002--ENRG, North America's leader in clean transportation, has been awarded on behalf of its customers four grants totaling $400,000 to help expand the use of alternate fuel vehicles. The grants were awarded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) as part of its Clean Cities Program, whose mi ... Continue reading
Hi-Tech Engine Components Names Lonnie Mayne as New Vice President of Sales
SALT LAKE CITY, July 15 -- Lonnie Mayne has joined Hi-Tech Engine Components as the Vice President of Sales. Previous positions held by Mr. Mayne include Western Special Markets Manager for Federal Mogul. More recently, he held the position of National Sales Manager for the Timken Bearing Company. In total, Mr. Mayne h ... Continue reading
Increase in Number of Vehicles Drives Aftermarket Service Sales to $123 Billion
NEW YORK, July 15 -- With well over 200 million passenger cars, vans, pick-up trucks and sport utility vehicles out on the roads in the United States, demand for automotive aftermarket services such as oil and transmission maintenance has grown steadily in recent years. According to The U.S. Market for Automotive After ... Continue reading
BEA WebLogic Makes Networkcar Nationwide Wireless Automotive Service Run
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 15 BEA Systems, Inc., the world's leading application infrastructure software company, announced today that Networkcar, Inc. has built an award-winning automotive telematics service on the BEA WebLogic Enterprise Platform(TM). Networkcar's Service is designed to provide consumers, fleet managers, ... Continue reading
Hey Dude LA Automobile Club Releases New So. California Beaches Theme Map
LOS ANGELES--July 15, 2002--A new theme map published by the Automobile Club of Southern California about the Southland's beaches will steer locals and tourists to the best beaches in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. The laminated mapguide "GreatestHits(TM) Southern California Beaches" highlights the Golden ... Continue reading
Judging Begins in Detroit for 2003 Michelin Challenge Design
DETROIT, July 15 -- A six-person international jury of judges has gathered today in Detroit for the first annual Michelin Challenge Design(TM) judging. Judging of entries will take place today and tomorrow, with the jury selecting several top entries for display at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in ... Continue reading
Microsoft's Automotive Platform Drives In-Car Telematics Systems
REDMOND, Wash., July 15 Microsoft Corp. today announced that Microsoft® technology is featured in the computing and communications systems in 12 car models from five auto manufacturers. Unveiled this year in the U.S., Japan and European markets are BMW, Citroen, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Volvo models showcasing advanced ... Continue reading
Donnelly 'Backing Safety' Campaign Targets Student Drivers, Includes Tips
HOLLAND, Mich., July 15 - Donnelly Corporation is working to raise drivers' awareness of the need for extra caution when backing up their vehicles. Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a report saying that between July 1, 2000, and June 30, 2001, an estimated 9,160 children were injured in a ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Designs Driveline System for Hybrid Vehicle
DETROIT, July 15 American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, joined Ford Motor Company and three other automotive suppliers in the development of a prototype hybrid bus for airport shuttle and mass transit use. AAM designed and integrated several components of the driveline s ... Continue reading
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