Report Date : March 17, 2005 at 05:30 PM New Information Added Since : March 7, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: RADITOR SPECIALITY / KMF02 9999 RADITOR SPECIALITY / KMF03 9999 Manufacturer : DOT CHEMICAL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E019000 Recall Date : MAR 08, 2005 Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number Of Uni ... Continue reading
General Motors Recalls Nearly 113,000 Vehicles Due to Safety Defects
DETROIT March 17, 2005; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling 77,055 minivans because their rear brake lights or hazard lights can stop working, federal safety regulators and the world's biggest automaker said Thursday. The recall involves Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari minivans from the 2001 and 2002 ... Continue reading
Car Buyers Avoid Being Cheated By Local Dealers With New Online Auction and Quote Service
For Immediate Release Car Buyers Avoid Being Cheated By Local Dealers With New Online Auction and Quote Service New internet service helps car buyers avoid dishonest local dealers. Houston, TX – AutoCastle has launched an online auto auction at www.autocastle.com bringing car buyers and dealers together in one virtua ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces General Contractors for Toledo Supplier Park Project
* DaimlerChrysler Corp., Kuka Group and Ohio Module Manufacturing Company contract with Walbridge, Ohio-based Rudolph/Libbe Inc. * Haden names DeMattia Group * Construction to generate significant volume of business for the Toledo area AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 17 -- The Chrysler Group and its three co-location suppli ... Continue reading
CNH and UAW Reach Proposed Settlement Agreement
LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 17 -- CNH America LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CNH Global N.V. , today announced that the company and the United Auto Workers have reached a proposed settlement agreement affecting approximately 650 workers in Burlington, Iowa, Racine, Wisconsin and two other locations. CNH presented the a ... Continue reading
'Air Care' Could Ease 'Pain at the Pump'
Goodyear Says Motorists Can Help Offset Record Gas Prices By Keeping Tire Pressure at Recommended Levels AKRON, Ohio, March 17 -- With fuel prices at record levels, and all estimates pointing toward even higher numbers at the gas pump this summer, most motorists are probably walking past four of the easiest ways to hel ... Continue reading
Council Bluffs, IA March 17, 2005; Hotlines, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch the first and only free real-time search for http://www.partshotlines.com/ [used auto parts] on the Internet available at http://www.PartsHotlines.com. Body shops, mechanics, and individuals interested in finding used auto parts immedia ... Continue reading
Eco-Friendly Prius Runs on Goodyear Tires
AKRON, Ohio, March 17 -- The popular Toyota Prius, with its excellent fuel economy and low emissions, is distinguished by its ability to run on either gasoline or battery power. But it also runs on Goodyear tires. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) North America's largest tire maker was select ... Continue reading
Auto Europe Offers Free Guaranteed One Class Upgrades on Car Rentals in Italy
PORTLAND, Maine, March 17 -- Auto Europe, a leader in European car rental services for over 50 years, is offering savings on early bookings for reservations made now through March 31st, 2005 for travel through December 31, 2005. These savings include a guaranteed free one-car class upgrade in Italy. For example, reserv ... Continue reading
Clancy Systems Announces New Contracts
DENVER--March 17, 2005--Clancy Systems International, Inc. (OTCBB:CLSI), a leading developer of parking enforcement solutions, announces it has added several new contracts in the past few months. The following cities have been operational for several months with Clancy's parking citation issuance and management program ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler has teamed up with the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) to establish the NABOB DaimlerChrysler Management Fellowship Program, an initiative designed to make the road to radio and television station ownership a little less rocky for minority broadcasters. The announcement was made ... Continue reading
--American Planning Association: WHO: Dr. Donald Shoup, FAICP, UCLA Professor, author Paul Farmer, AICP, Executive Director, American Planning Association Marsha Rood, FAICP, former Development Administrator for Old Pasadena, Calif. WHAT: News conference on The High Cost of Free Parking, the first book on the economics ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Motorsports: Harrah's Atlana Advance
Robby Gordon<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> No. 7 Harrah’s Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet Event/Date: Golden Corral 500– <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />March 20, 2005 Venue: Atlanta Motor Speedway – Atla ... Continue reading
New WRI, SAM Analysis Warns Investors of Non-disclosure By Automakers in Europe
WASHINGTON--March 17, 2005--Companies selling autos in the European Union are not disclosing carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction commitments or strategies to comply with a seven-year-old European Union agreement, according a new analysis released today by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Sustainable Asset Managem ... Continue reading
ADM and Volkswagen Celebrate National Ag Day With Landmark Biodiesel Announcement
Extension of warranty coverage on B5 engines in US benefits farmers and the environment WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and Volkswagen AG announced today a landmark decision by Volkswagen to extend warranty protection for the use of biodiesel blend fuel in all of its US market diesel powere ... Continue reading
2 Out of 3 Americans See Buying More Fuel-Efficient Vehicle As 'Patriotic,'
NASCAR Fans, Conservatives and Others Agree: 40 MPG Fuel-Efficiency Standard Should be U.S. Goal; New 40mpg.org Web Site Gives Americans Way to Talk Back to Automakers, Congress DETROIT, March 17 -- Faced with steadily rising prices at the gas pump, two out of three Americans now agree that it is patriotic to buy a fue ... Continue reading
AAA Supports Enhanced Child Restraint Legislation
Using A Restraint Doesn't Need to Be A Hassle Op-Ed by: Jeff Ogden, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa BURNSVILLE, Minn., March 17 -- The Minnesota State Senate recently passed a bill that would require children under age 9 and weighing less than 80 pounds to be in an appropriate child restraint system. Because more child ... Continue reading
Letter from Europe - Old Friends in Geneva; Test Drives Odessey Honda ; Hyundai Tucson
By Andrew Frankl, European Bureau Chief Geneva 2005 It was snowing in Nice and it was snowing in Geneva. The line for taxis in sub zero temperatures was long and when I eventually got into something I can only describe as Eurotrash the driver nearly spun into the Lake, Michael Schumacher he most certainly was not! Stil ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Maine, March 17 -- Auto Europe, a leader in European car rental services for over 50 years, has added Really Simple Syndication (RSS) to their website so visitors can view the latest news and breaking stories about product offerings or destination information. In addition to viewing the RSS feeds, Auto Europe ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--March 17, 2005--Fabrinet, an engineering and electromechanical manufacturing services company, announced it has signed a volume supply agreement with Systron Donner Automotive Division (SDAD) to manufacture its MicroGyro assemblies. Initial low-volume manufacturing will begin in the second half of 2005 a ... Continue reading
Measurement Specialties Announces New Accelerometer for Auto Safety Crash Test Applications
FAIRFIELD, N.J., March 17 -- Measurement Specialties, Inc. (AMEX:MSS) , a designer and manufacturer of sensors and sensor-based consumer products, announced today that its new Model 64 piezoresistive accelerometer is now available for dynamic measurement professionals requiring accurate, reliable data for auto safety c ... Continue reading
Mopar Navigation System - Advanced, Economical Dash-Mounted Route Guidance
CENTER LINE, Mich., March 17 -- Mopar has teamed up with Garmin(R) International, Inc., a leader in aviation, marine and automotive navigation systems, to offer an affordable GPS navigation system developed exclusively for Chrysler Group vehicles. As a dealer-installed option, the Mopar Navigation system provides the u ... Continue reading
Mopar Introduces a Premium Fuel System Cleaning Service Kit
CENTER LINE, Mich., March 17 -- Beginning March 2005, Mopar will offer three outstanding products in one convenient premium fuel system cleaning kit. The goal is to increase customer satisfaction with vehicle performance by removing accumulated varnish deposits, carbon and corrosion throughout a vehicle's fuel system. ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When it debuted in the second-generation Lexus GS lineup in model year 1998, the V8-powered GS400 added serious performance to Lexus's expected refinement and luxury. Its styling was an evolution of that introduced on the original inline six-cylinder GS 300 back in 1993, but bolder ... Continue reading
Western Power & Equipment Reports Results for the Second Fiscal Quarter
VANCOUVER, Wash.--March 17, 2005--Western Power & Equipment Corp. (OTCBB:WPEC), a dealer of construction and industrial equipment, today reported revenues for the three-month period ended January 31, 2005 were $30.34 million, an 8.5 percent increase from the $27.96 million for the three-month period ended January 31, 2 ... Continue reading
Third Wave Systems inaugura sus oficinas del Reino Unido en el AMRC de Boeing
MINNEAPOLIS, March 17 -- Third Wave Systems (TWS) se complace al anunciar que ha abierto unas nuevas oficinas en el Reino Unido. Las primeras oficinas internacionales de la compañía estarán situadas en el Centro Avanzado de Investigación y Fabricación (AMRC) de Boeing en Sheffield. Las principales actividades de l ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Gainesville Pre-Race
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES 36th Annual Mac Tools NHRA Gatornationals Gainesville Raceway Gainesville, Florida Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon: Arte and Solera Art and Character Come Together at Gainesville Raceway GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 17, 2005) ... Continue reading
CARPENTIER EAGER TO RACE ON THE PHOENIX ONE-MILE OVAL
Round Two of the IndyCar Series at Phoenix CARPENTIER EAGER TO RACE ON THE PHOENIX ONE-MILE OVAL Avondale, Arizona, Thursday, March 17, 2005 - Patrick Carpentier always enjoyed racing on short one-mile oval tracks during his Champ Car career which spanned eight seasons. During that period, he set lap records that still ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Gainesville Pre-Race
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES 36th Annual Mac Tools NHRA Gatornationals Gainesville Raceway Gainesville, Florida ŒQ¹ Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Looking Towards Gainesville Past Victories are Good, But the Goal is to Win ŒToday¹ GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ma ... Continue reading
Operation KidSafe #1 child safety and traffic event!
NFL - NBA - MLB (Please forward to General Manager) In almost every market we have popular professional stars that provide autographed items to help drive more parents and kids into our Operation Kidsafe events. If you choose one of our dates listed below, we will add the bonus of $500 worth of autographed and team mer ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Announce Major Investment in Two Sterling Heights Plants
* Media briefing scheduled for March 22 at Sterling Heights Stamping Plant * Significant investment in assembly and stamping operations WHAT: On March 22, Chrysler Group Chief Operating Officer Tom LaSorda and Chrysler Group Executive Vice President of Manufacturing Frank Ewasyshyn will announce a major manufacturing i ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., March 17 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today the following: -- The Company did not file its Annual Report on Form 10-K containing fiscal 2004 audited financial statements by its due date yesterday since it requires additional time to complete the review of the accounting issues referred to belo ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Withdraws Note Offering; Reaffirms Guidance
NORTHVILLE, Mich., March 17 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that it decided to withdraw its previously announced plan to offer approximately $150 million in Euro denominated senior unsecured notes through its wholly owned subsidiary, HLI Operating Company, Inc. As a result, the previously announced ... Continue reading
Lear to Webcast Presentation at Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Seminar
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 17 -- Lear Corporation will webcast its management presentation at the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Seminar on Monday, March 21, 2005. The webcast begins at 4:45 p.m. EST and will run approximately 40 minutes. Interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the presentation on Lear's ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Announces 2004 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Teleconference Date
PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 17 -- Metaldyne Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. EST to discuss its 2004 fourth quarter and year-end financial results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. Metaldyne Chairman, President and CEO Timoth ... Continue reading
Passion for Customizing Hot Rods Drives WyoTech Graduate to Award
- Jessica Combs' Journey Leads to Hosting National Television Show - LARAMIE, Wyo., March 17 -- Jessi Combs was offered a scholarship to attend a prestigious interior design school. She turned it down to pursue a career in automobile customizing, a field heavily dominated by men. Combs, 24, not only succeeded, she exce ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, March 17 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14119 ) has announced the addition of MAHLE Group: 2005 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Addressing all the key issues that confront the component sect ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Release of 2005 Company Profile of Magneti Marelli Holding S.p.A
DUBLIN, Ireland, March 17 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14114) has announced the addition of Magneti Marelli Holding S.p.A: Company Profile 2005 edition to their offering. (Logo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Addressing all the key issues that con ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Release of Panasonic Automotive Systems Company: 2005 Company Profile
DUBLIN, Ireland, March 17 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14141) has announced the addition of Panasonic Automotive Systems Company: 2005 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Addressing all the key issues that con ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, March 17 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14146) has announced the addition of ThyssenKrupp Automotive: 2005 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Addressing all the key issues that confront the com ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, March 17 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14138) has announced the addition of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation: 2005 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Addressing all the key issues that confront ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--March 17, 2005--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that Steven J. Borick, President and Chief Executive Officer, and R. Jeffrey Ornstein, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will make a presentation on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. EST at the Morgan Stanley Global ... Continue reading
Third Wave Systems Opens UK Office at the AMRC With Boeing
MINNEAPOLIS, March 17 -- Third Wave Systems (TWS) is pleased to announce the opening of an office in the United Kingdom. The Company's first international office will be located in the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing in Sheffield. Primary activities at the office will be AdvantEdge(TM) sales, ... Continue reading
Toyota Awards Delphi 'Global Contribution Award'
Delphi earns Toyota's highest supplier recognition for performance in 2004 NAGOYA, Japan, March 17 -- Toyota Motor Corporation presented Delphi Corp. with two special awards for performance during 2004 at Toyota's Global Supplier Convention held here today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ... Continue reading
Volvo Syncs Up With iTunes Music Store for 'nu: the sounds of new Scandinavia'
Times Square Event to Celebrate Volvo's iPod Connectivity and Launch Volvo's Music on iTunes to Promote Scandinavian Artists IRVINE, Calif., March 17 -- Already the first car company with customized iPod connectivity for its entire 2005 model line, Volvo Cars of North America today announced it will showcase music from ... Continue reading
Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc. Announces Three Million Dollar Purchase Order
SAN BRUNO, Calif., March 17 -- Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc. ("Worldwide") (BULLETIN BOARD: WMFG) today announced that it has received a purchase order for 10,000 air-conditioning units for cars from Beijing Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. The contract is worth over 3 million dollars and extends through January ... Continue reading
Ford to Increase Mustang Production to Meet Runaway Consumer Demand
* Ford will increase Mustang production to 192,000 in 2005 - 80,000 more than in 2004 * 2005 Mustang is the hottest-selling car in the industry * Nearly one out of every two sports cars sold in U.S. is a Mustang DEARBORN, Mich., March 17 -- What's an auto company to do when demand for a hot model exceeds supply? Give t ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America Announces Award of Supply Contract by Major Automobile Manufacturer
LOS ANGELES, March 17 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world has awarded MPA a contract to supply this manufacturer with a new line of remanuf ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS, March 17 -- Viper Motorcycle Company , a subsidiary of Viper Powersports Inc., will unveil its new Donnie Smith designed Viper Dragon Chopper at the Donnie Smith Invitational Bike Show at Excel Center in St. Paul, MN, March 19-20th. The Viper Dragon shares many of the proprietary features of the Viper Diab ... Continue reading
FindProfit.com Comments on General Motor's Earnings Guidance
PRINCETON, N.J., March 17 -- FindProfit (http://www.findprofit.com/), an investment service that delivered a +18% average return in 2004 and +67% audited return in 2003, announced today that it has provided to trial and paid subscribers investment analysis of GM's earning guidance and the automotive sector, including c ... Continue reading
Save the World Air, Inc. Announces First International Pilot Programs for Emission Control Devices
LOS ANGELES, March 17 -- Save the World Air, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ZERO) announced today that the company has agreed to make its proprietary CAT MATE anti-pollution devices available in emission control pilot programs to be conducted in North Sumatra and Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Following presentations by company Chief Oper ... Continue reading
Autos.com Expands to Offer Industry-First Consumer Ratings and Best-in-Class Used Vehicle Rankings
LOS ANGELES--March 17, 2005-- Rapidly Growing Website Expands Content and Audience; Passes One Million Monthly Visitor Milestone Autos.com (www.autos.com), the fastest growing automotive research website, today announced the addition of two industry-first decision-making tools - best-in-class Used Vehicle rankings and ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Results
FOREST CITY, Iowa--March 17, 2005-- -- Dividend Declared -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nation's leading motor home manufacturer, today reported net income for the second quarter ended February 26, 2005 of $14.4 million, compared to net income of $15.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2004. On a per share ... Continue reading
DENSO Acquires 25 Percent of Automotive Air Conditioner Company in the Republic of South Africa
TOKYO, March 17 -- DENSO Corporation (DENSO) and Metair Investments Limited (METAIR) have agreed today that DENSO will purchase 25 percent of the shares in Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd (SMITHS) from METAIR, the holding company for SMITHS. DENSO and SMITHS will work together to enhance competitiveness and manufacturin ... Continue reading
Survey Finds Visibility of Road Markings a Critical Safety Issue for U.S. Drivers
Higher Highway Safety Standards Initiative Working to Increase Visibility and Help Save Lives on Roads and Highways PHILADELPHIA, March 17 -- Virtually all drivers (99%) feel bright and easy-to-see road markings are important to driver safety, and 94% believe that state and local municipalities should make easy-to-see ... Continue reading
Actuant Announces Record Second Quarter 2005 Results
MILWAUKEE--March 17, 2005--Actuant Corporation today announced results for its second quarter ended February 28, 2005. Second quarter fiscal 2005 net earnings and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") were $15.8 million and $0.54, respectively. This compares to net earnings and EPS of $8.8 million and $0.33, respectively, ... Continue reading
The Cobalt Group Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary
SEATTLE--March 17, 2005-- In Its First Decade, the Automotive Retailing Solutions Provider Has Gained the Business of Thousands of North America's Most Innovative Automotive Dealerships and Dozens of Leading Auto Manufacturers The Cobalt Group, North America's leading provider of automotive retailing solutions, today c ... Continue reading
General Motors Cuts 1Q, Full Year Earnings Projections; Shares Fall to Lowest Level in a Year
DETROIT March 17. 2005; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. on Wednesday abandoned projections of a break-even or even slightly profitable first quarter and slashed its full-year earnings outlook by more than half, citing poor North American business and rising health care costs. Its sha ... Continue reading
Volvo and Sir Richard Branson Unveil Winner of Trip to Space
At New York International Auto Show, Thursday, March 24, 11:50 a.m. MEDIA ALERT/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WHAT: Volvo Cars of North America will be joined by billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson to unveil the winner of a trip on a sub-orbital flight to space on Sir Richard's Virgin Galactic (www.virgingalactic.com). WH ... Continue reading
Audi A6 Voted 'Most Anticipated New Car'
IRVINE, Calif., March 17 -- Automotive.com, a leading Internet automotive marketing company, announced Audi A6 as the winner of the "Most Anticipated New Car" of 2005. After months of voting and tallying over 200,000 votes submitted by consumers in the Automotive.com 2nd annual Consumer Choice Awards, the Audi A6 came ... Continue reading
Honda Launches Super Motard-Style Mid-Size Sport Bike, the XR400 Motard
Tokyo, Japan, Mar 16, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the introduction of the XR400 Motard, a Super Motard-style* sport bike equipped with an air-cooled, single-cylinder, 400 cc, OHC, 4-stroke engine and 17" on-road front and rear tires. The XR400 Motard goes on sale Tuesday, March 29. The air-c ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Returns to International Motor Racing with the DBR9
By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network Aston Martin returns to international motor racing during the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida. For more information about Aston Martin vehicles, visit astonmartin.com. SEBRING, Florida., March 16, 2005 -- Aston Martin returns to international motor racing this Saturday when d ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
