AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 19 -- Two of Michiganders' favorite autumn activities -- enjoying a leisurely drive and basking in the season's changing colors -- are highlights of the Acorn Tour, an Oakland County motoring excursion slated for Sunday, Oct. 12. The event is open to auto enthusiasts with vehicles of all make ... Continue reading
Honda begins production of first small car in China
Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., Honda's automobile production and sales joint venture in China, held a ceremony this week to launch production of its Fit Saloon for the Chinese market. The Fit Saloon will go on sale in China on September 28 at a price of 99,800 yuan (approximately AUD$18,000) for the 5-speed manu ... Continue reading
Castrol SYNTEC Outperforms Day Celebrates History Of Performance On And Off The Track WAYNE, N.J., Sept. 18 -- WHAT: Eloise Overdorf, a 78-year-old motorsports enthusiast will get her wish to drag race as part of Castrol SYNTEC Outperforms Day. Castrol SYNTEC Outperforms Day will bring together for the first time in No ... Continue reading
Cannon ready to face the music in Memphis
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 19 of 23 O'Reilly Mid-South Nationals presented by Pennzoil Memphis Motorsports Park Memphis, Tenn. Race Dates: Sept. 19-21, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 CANNON READY TO FACE THE MUSIC IN MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2003) ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Expands Dual Franchise Operations
Franchisees in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Des Moines, Iowa, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Now Own and Operate Both Brands TULSA, Okla., Sept. 18 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that franchisees in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Des Moines, Iowa, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, have opened new D ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Creates the New Jeep Trail Rated(TM) Requirements to Communicate Legendary 4x4 Capability
* Trail Rated Measures Stringent Jeep 4x4 Capability Requirements * Jeep "Trail Rated" Badge Appears on Vehicles and in New Advertising AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 18 -- The Jeep(R) brand today announced Jeep Trail Rated(TM), a new way to communicate to consumers the extensive level of off-road requirements that all Jee ... Continue reading
Profile Systems selected to manage Industry Product Data Certific ation Program
Dear Editor, We put the news referenced below out on the public wires. We thought you might be interested in it and are sending this note in case you missed the release for any reason. Profile Systems www.profilesystems.com has been selected by the Industry Data Exchange Association (IDEA) to manage an Industry Data Wa ... Continue reading
The Patriot 200 Late Model Event at Nashville
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Volunteers to Pull Trash and Debris From Lake MacArthur WHAT: More than 400 volunteers will be at MacArthur Park on Saturday, Sept. 20, to pull trash and debris from Lake MacArthur, plant shrubs and paint murals on National Public Lands Day (NPLD) sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. Each September since 1998, ... Continue reading
REN-CEN Gets New Restaurants ---GM Execs will never want to leave the office.
DETROIT, Sept. 19, 2003; The GM Renaissance Center is getting ready to serve up a new and exciting dining experience in downtown Detroit. General Motors Corp. and Taubman Centers, Inc. today announced that the Michigan-based Unique Restaurant Corporation (URC) will open Coach Insignia on the 71st and 72nd floors of the ... Continue reading
Ford Runs Reverse WILL Keep St. Louis and Atlanta Plants Open But Will Close Lorain Ohio Van Plant
DETROIT, Sept 19, 2003; Reuters reported good news for Ford workers in Atlanta and St. Louis. Ford Motor Co. will reverse a decision to close its St. Louis assembly plant and provide additional work to its Atlanta plant under a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers, a top union official said on Friday. ... Continue reading
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Sept. 19 -- CTS CAR TOP SYSTEMS, a global supplier of vehicle roof systems, celebrated the grand opening of its new assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky -- the first North American manufacturing facility for the German-based company. CTS CAR TOP SYSTEMS held a grand opening celebration at its n ... Continue reading
2nd Annual PRO Hot Rod and Muscle Car Nationals in Atlanta GA., Thanks All!
SANTA ANA, Calif. – September 14, 2003 – Thousands of spectators at Atlanta Dragway this weekend witnessed some of the most dramatic racing of the year in the PRO-Edelbrock Fastest Street Car Drag Racing Series. This year's 2nd Annual PRO Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals was greeted with sunshine and beautifu ... Continue reading
Florida Company Buy Of Italian Motor Oil Firm OK'd By EU
BRUSSELS September 19, 2003; Steve de Bonvoisin of Dow Jones reported that the European Union Commission Friday approved the acquisition by U.S. venture capital firm Vestar Capital Partners LLP of Italian motor oil company FL Selenia. The deal is worth EUR670 million. Vestar will pay EUR470 to former owners Doughty Han ... Continue reading
Valeo präsentiert neues bahnbrechendes Konzept für den Motor-Wärmehaushalt
Frankfurt, Deutschland, September 19 -- Weil Elektronik eine immer wichtigere Rolle in den thermischen Systemen eines Fahrzeugs spielt, baut Valeo, seine globale Führungsposition auf diesem Markt aus durch hocheffiziente, aber vereinfachte Lösungen für Kühlsysteme für die Motoren des Autos der Zukunft. Valeos Ulti ... Continue reading
Valeo launches breakthrough cooling concept
Frankfurt, Germany, September 19 -- With electronics playing an ever increasing role in vehicle thermal systems, Valeo continues to strengthen its global leadership position in this market by offering highly-efficient and simplified cooling solutions for tomorrow's car engines. Valeo's UltimateCooling(tm) concept, unve ... Continue reading
Detroit Rep Firm Gives Auto Advertisers Local Presence
DETROIT, Sept. 19 -- A new advertising sales representation firm composed of niche Internet sites has been created to help Big Three auto makers and their dealer groups reach higher net worth consumers with demonstrated buying power and regular online shopping habits. Motor City Reps (www.motorcityreps.com ) opened for ... Continue reading
BMW Williams F1 Team-U.S. GP-Preview
US Grand Prix 26/27/28 September 2003 PREVIEW After a closely fought Grand Prix in Monza, the US Grand Prix holds a critical key to the outcome of the 2003 FIA Formula One Championship. As every race has been contested with no decisive outcome in either the Constructors¹ or Drivers¹ title chase, the significanc ... Continue reading
Enterprise-Rent-A-Car Tops in Eyes of Small Biz Owners, New Study Shows
ORADELL, N.J., Sept. 19 -- Enterprise Rent-A-Car is among the most recognized and respected car rental companies by small business owners, according to a new study released by the Small Business Division of TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence. The study also reveals that Avis, Hertz, and Budget also rank high in terms of ... Continue reading
SpaceDev's Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Wins Scaled Composite's SpaceShipOne Motor Contract
September 19,2003; (Newstream) SpaceDev (OTCBB: SPDV) was chosen as the exclusive provider of specific components for the Scaled rocket motor for world-renowned aircraft designer Burt Rutan's revolutionary manned SpaceShipOne. The SpaceDev hybrid propulsion system, which is safe, low-cost and the largest of its kind in ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - September 19, 2003
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 19 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 341,829 units, down 2.8 percent from the 351,518 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now to ... Continue reading
Live Webcast on Sustainable Mobility
What: 2003 Challenge Bibendum(TM) -- LIVE Executive Roundtable Webcast on "Global Sustainable Mobility" When: 8-11:30 a.m. (PDT), Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Where: www.arb.ca.gov www.challengebibendum.com Contact: Jim Fischer Brett Turner Calif. Air Resources Board Challenge Bibendum PR (916) 804-2897 (864) 423-7263 j ... Continue reading
Dealix Announces Release of Study on Lead Close Rates by Vehicle Make
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 19, 2003; Dealix Corporation, the market expert and leader in automotive Internet marketing services, announced the release of its study on Internet lead close rates by vehicle make. The purpose of the study, which found large discrepancies among different vehicle makes, was to examine the i ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Silverstone Test Summary
SILVERSTONE TEST 16 / 17 /18 September 2003 Summary The BMW WilliamsF1 Team completed their three day test session at Silverstone circuit yesterday with Juan Pablo Montoya and Marc Gené running the FW25s on all three days. The Silverstone test programme predominantly concentrated on aero and chassis set up work for th ... Continue reading
Dorricott New Driver Search for 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DORRICOTT RACING ANNOUNCES "NEW DRIVER SEARCH" FOR 2004 SEASON BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2003) - Dorricott Racing announced today that it will once again conduct "invitation only" driver tests for available seats on its 2004 Toyota Atlantic race ... Continue reading
Budget Offers Great Deals on Weekend and Weekly Wheels
Rates Starting as Low as $22 Per Day PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 19 -- Feeling lonely now that the kids are back at college? How about taking a trip to visit them? Or how about an early fall getaway? Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. recently announced that it is offering special deals on weekend and weekly rentals. Customers ... Continue reading
Ricardo Designs New JCB Engine
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Sept. 19 -- Following the recent announcement by JCB, one of the world's largest construction equipment manufacturers, that it will build its own range of diesel engines, the company has confirmed that Ricardo -- one of the world's foremost independent automotive engineering consulting companies ... Continue reading
Firestone To Be Inducted Into Cruisin' Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 FOR MORE INFORMATION Vicky Condell, 630-259-9121 vcondell@bfusa.com Marina Marich, 202-354-8207 mmarich@pstrategies.com Firestone To Be Inducted Into Cruisin' Hall of Fame 103-year-old brand to receive highest honor from Route 66 Rendezvous* San Bernardino, Cal ... Continue reading
Missouri Gov. Says Ford to Keep Hazelwood Plant Open
ST. LOUIS September 19, 2003; Desiree J. Hanford writing for Dow Jones reported that Ford Motor Co. will keep open a suburban St. Louis assembly plant the auto maker had planned to close in the middle of the decade, according to Missouri Gov. Bob Holden. ... Continue reading
GM Weekly Production September 8, 2003
FOR RELEASE: September 18, 2003 CONTACTS North American Production for Week of September 8, 2003 North American Production for Week of September 8, 2003 * Total U.S. Passenger Car 33,458 * Total U.S. Truck 54,979 * Total Canada Passenger Car 15,510 * Total Canada Truck 7,266 * Total N.A. Car and Truck 122,336 Note: Tot ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services Truck Finance Offers Online Payments To Commercial Vehicle Customers
- Online Payments Through DCSTrucks.com - Maximizes Synergies Across the Brands of DaimlerChrysler Services LISLE, Ill., Sept. 18 -- DaimlerChrysler Services (DCS) Truck Finance, a business unit of DaimlerChrysler Services North America, is offering its customers the ease of online payments through its Web site DCSTruc ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Earns IndustryWeek's Annual 10 Best North American Manufacturing Plants Award
TROY, Mich., Sept. 18 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today that its Guelph, Ontario Canada operations has been honored by IndustryWeek, a leading manufacturing management magazine, as a winning facility in the publication's fourteenth annual 10 Best Plants competition. This is the sixth Collins & Aikman faci ... Continue reading
Moet Cup 2003: ORACLE BMW Racing Extends Lead in Both Owner/Driver and Pro-Driver series
Pre-Start maneuvers crucial to the outcome of both races SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18 -- With steady winds that ranged between 13-16 knots, blue skies, sunshine and flat water, it was a day to remember for both the spectators and sailors alike. For ORACLE BMW Racing it was quite simply a 'good day at the office' with race w ... Continue reading
Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) Offers Samples of Titania Paste for Use in Solar Cell Electrode
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) Offers Samples of Titania Paste for Use in Solar Cell Electrode Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 16, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) has developed titanium oxide paste that can be formed into a film at low temperature, for use in electrodes of a ... Continue reading
Avis Rent A Car Launches 'Avis Access' For Travelers With Disabilities
Complimentary Services to be Available in 100 Markets by Year End ORLANDO, Fla. and PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 18 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. has announced the nation's first comprehensive accessibility program for travelers with disabilities. Dubbed "Avis Access," the initiative was unfurled today at the annual World ... Continue reading
TeleTech Awarded Multi-Year Agreement With BMW New Zealand
DENVER, Sept. 18 -- TeleTech Holdings, Inc. , a global provider of customer solutions, today announced a multi-year agreement with BMW New Zealand. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010130/TELETECHLOGO ) Under terms of the agreement, TeleTech's New Zealand operations will manage components of the customer se ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Now Available on Select Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Vehicles
* SIRIUS satellite radio retails for $329 plus installation and tax on ten 2004 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. * Ford Motor Company has future plans to offer SIRIUS to its other brands. DEARBORN, Mich. and NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Ford Motor Company and SIRIUS Satellite Radio are offering SIRIUS satellite radio as a ... Continue reading
Timken Company Lowers Earnings Outlook; Announces Changes in Automotive Group
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- The Timken Company today announced it is lowering its earnings guidance for the third quarter and the year as a result of a decline in North American automotive demand, continuation of manufacturing inefficiencies in the company's automotive group and higher-than-expected raw materials costs a ... Continue reading
Toyota Sells One-Millionth Certified Used Vehicle
PHOENIX, Sept. 18 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced the sale of its one-millionth Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV), making Toyota the first single-line manufacturer to reach the million-vehicle sales mark with a certified used car program. A 2002 Toyota Camry was the one-millionth TCUV sold. Toyo ... Continue reading
Outdoor Channel To Broadcast Outlaw Series "Within 14 Days After Race" OOH Baby.
TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 18 -- The Outdoor Channel, a subsidiary of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: OUTD) , announced today a three-year commitment to produce and broadcast the world's largest and most popular sprint car racing series -- the O'Reilly World of Outlaws Series. The agreement calls for The O ... Continue reading
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