AAA Chicago Releases Monthly Fuel Gauge Report Data
AURORA, Ill., June 17 -- The statewide average for gasoline in Illinois and Northern Indiana has dropped for the second straight month. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that for June 2005, Illinois motorists will pay an average of $2.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That's down one cent ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn. June 17, 2005; Matt Gouras writing for the AP reported that Nissan Motor Co. announced Friday it has selected its assembly plant in Tennessee for production of its first more fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle. Production of the gas-electric Altima will begin in 2006, said Dan Gaudette, Nissan's senior vice ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports North American Vehicle Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 17 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 352,811 units, up 3.0 percent from the 342,639 cars and trucks built last week, according to http://wardsauto.com/ . Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 7 ... Continue reading
Honda Plans Revamp of Accord, Civic Hybrid
Washington DC June 17, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Bloomberg, Honda plans to redesign the Civic Hybrid and its flagship sedan, the Accord, to help boost sales. John Mendel, sales chief for American Honda, was quoted as saying, "We’re planning some fairly major refreshes coming this year, ... Continue reading
Nissan Commences Operations of India Subsidiary
Tokyo (JCNN) - On June 16, Nissan officially started operations of Nissan Motor India Private, Ltd.(NMIPL), its wholly owned subsidiary in Mumbai, India. NMIPL is responsible for the importation of Nissan vehicles and spare parts, as well as sales, marketing, distribution and aftersales support of Nissan products in In ... Continue reading
Tokyo, Japan, June 17, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that the FCX has become one of the first fuel cell vehicles in Japan to receive motor vehicle type certification from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. On March 31, 2005 the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrast ... Continue reading
Nissan Introduces Fresh Line-up of Micra Models in UK
Tokyo (JCNN) - On June 15, Nissan introduced the new line-up of Micra models that are manufactured at its Sunderland plant in the UK. The three new models are the new Micra, the sporty Micra 160SR and the production version of the coupe-cabriolet Micra C+C. The introduction shows Nissan's ongoing commitment to its plan ... Continue reading
Neue Ford Supply Chain Initiative wird von Automotive Logistics unterstützt
LONDON, June 17 -- Dr. Bert Bong, Manager der Fertigfahrzeug-Logistik von Ford Europa, kündigte eine radikal neue Initiative an, die zu einer grösseren Transparenz in der Supply-Chain führen soll. Automotive Logistics ist sehr erfreut, mitteilen zu können, an dem Vorhaben beteiligt zu sein. Dr. Bong hat im Rahmen s ... Continue reading
New Ford Supply Chain Initiative Supported by Automotive Logistics
LONDON, June 17 -- A radical initiative aimed at greater supply chain transparency has been announced by Dr Bert Bong, Manager of Finished Vehicle Logistics at Ford Europe and Automotive Logistics is pleased to announce its involvement in the scheme. In a strategy designed to encourage new synergies for improving logis ... Continue reading
Kia Motors outpaces the pack in European new car registrations
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia Motors outpaces the pack in European new car registrations - Kia’s May new car registrations in Europe grow by 49 ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: June Gloom Hits Motorists as Gas Prices near Low Point
LOS ANGELES--June 17, 2005--A nine-week decline in gasoline prices appears to be ending with a gloomy prospect for prices during the rest of June, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Although prices in most areas are slightly lower than a week ago, several cities have seen a sli ... Continue reading
YTD 2005 Volvo Truck Deliveries
GOTEBORG, Sweden, June 17, 2005; Total deliveries of trucks from the Volvo Group's three truck companies increased 22% through May this year, compared with the year-earlier period. Deliveries from Mack rose 55%, while deliveries from Renault Trucks were up 10%. Deliveries from Volvo Trucks increased 23% during the peri ... Continue reading
Charities Benefit from Journalists' Auto Racing Skills in AAA Michigan Event
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 16 -- Pete Collins, a reporter for WYCD-FM, "Young Country," recorded the best speed today in the AAA MotorSports Charity Challenge Media-Cup, a simulated NASCAR-type race event sponsored by AAA Michigan at its Dearborn headquarters. By driving the AAA Car #99 Ford Taurus simulator at an average ... Continue reading
Green looks forward to Kentucky Homecoming Eddyville, Ky. – Mark Green may live in North Carolina, but he’ll always be from Kentucky. And when he hits the track in the #23 Vassarette Chevrolet on Saturday he’ll have plenty of family and friends in the stand at Kentucky Speedway. “It is always ni ... Continue reading
The Municipal Government of Shenyang, China Announces an Electric Bus Project
SHENYANG, China--June 16, 2005--FDI Newswire--The Science and Technology Bureau, the Municipal Government of Shenyang, China hereby announces the following project that is seeking foreign direct investment. The project consists of: Construction Content: The project adopts new motor design theories, which makes the perf ... Continue reading
Mexico President Visits New Littelfuse Piedras Negras Mexico Plant
DES PLAINES, Ill.--June 16, 2005--Littelfuse, Inc. today welcomed Vicente Fox, President of Mexico, to the company's new 98,000 square-foot manufacturing plant located in Piedras Negras, Mexico. The visit marked the opening of the new plant and highlighted Littelfuse's dedication to establishing an environment that is ... Continue reading
Maine Custom Vehicle Registration Bill Becomes Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEMA Custom Vehicle Registration Bill Becomes Law in Maine WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2005) - A version of SEMA model legislation to create a registration class for custom vehicles was signed into law by Maine Governor John Baldacci. Maine joins Montana, Illinois, Missouri and Rhode Island as stat ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning To Start Pursuit of Le Mans Three-Peat Sixth
Petersen/ White Lightning To Start Pursuit of Le Mans Three-Peat Sixth LE MANS, France, Thursday, June 16, 2005 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing will be forced to start further back than anticipated, sixth in LM GT2 class, 40th overall, in their pursuit of an historic three-peat at the 73rd Annual 2 ... Continue reading
USAC SPEEDROME KENYON MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS
: June 16, 2005 Indianapolis, Indiana Blossom Chevrolet Indianapolis Speedrome Presented by Traderindiana.com & Wheels & Deals “Thursday Night Thunder” FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Alison MacLeod (#20 Noblitt), 2. Jordan Pennington (#8 Pennington), 3. Cap Henry (#04 Henry), 4. Miranda Throckmorton ( ... Continue reading
Mike Rockenfeller - Le Mans GT2 pole
Mike Rockenfeller earned the biggest pole position of his racing career, topping the GT2 class in final qualifying for les 24 Heures du Mans, but the lap wasn't intended to be his qualifier. Rockenfeller, of Neuwied, Germany, covered the 13.65-kilometre road course in four minutes 5.326 seconds – 1.332 seconds fa ... Continue reading
Galati Retruns To SPEED GT At Cleveland In #24 Volvo
For Immediate Release Courtesy of At-Speed Motorsports Contact: Paul Amico, paulamico@atspeedmotorsports.com Galati to Drive Volvo S60 R at Cleveland SAVAGE, Md. (16 June 2005) - At Speed Motorsports owner Bob Miller announced today that five-time SPEED World Challenge champion Michael Galati, of Olmsted, Ohio, will dr ... Continue reading
Cadillac brings back podium-sweeping trio
Angelelli joins Papis and Pilgrim for Grand Prix of Cleveland DETROIT, MI - Cadillac announced today that Max Angelelli will rejoin its CTS-V race team to compete in the SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT race in Cleveland on June 26. Angelelli will drive the #12 CTS-V, teaming with Andy Pilgrim and fellow Italian Max Papis ... Continue reading
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