Delphi to Cut 500 Workers in 2003
CHICAGO October 2, 2003; The AP reported that auto parts supplier Delphi Corp. said Thursday it will cut 500 white-collar jobs, or about 3 percent of its work force, by the end of the year. On Sept. 30, Delphi contacted workers, offering a voluntary buyout package, according to spokeswoman Paula Angelo. She said the Tr ... Continue reading
Former VW executive to head Fiat Auto
DETROIT, Oct 2, 2003; Reuters reported that Italy's Fiat AG has chosen a former head of Volkswagen AG's operations in Brazil for the top job at its loss-making Fiat Auto, Automotive News reported on Thursday. Citing sources close to negotiations, Automotive News said Herbert Demel, currently president and chief executi ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 2 -- The State of California today requested authority from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to allow hybrid vehicles to drive in High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV), or carpool, lanes with only a single occupant. State officials, Treasurer Phil Angelides, Caltrans Director Jeff Morales and Californ ... Continue reading
2004 Car Review : Toyota 4Runner Limited
The Toyota 4Runner An Old Favorite goes Uptown The all new 2003 4Runner represents the 4th reincarnation of this very popular SUV. Since its introduction in 1985, the 4Runner has been Toyota’s high volume 4x4 SUV enjoying a strong and loyal following. Its appeal has been rooted in the vehicle’s reliability, ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Celebrates 10 Years as Largest Owner Event- Congrats!
Registration now open for Camp Jeep 2004 in Charlottesville, Virginia July 15-17 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 2 -- The award-winning Camp Jeep(R) celebrates its ten-year anniversary in Charlottesville, Va. Thursday, July 15 through Saturday, July 17, 2004. Owners can register today to take part in one of the nation's larg ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc Convertible
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Saab convertibles have been objects of automotive desire for nearly twenty years, and so Saab is at the forefront of the compact luxury convertible class. When the latest version of the 9-3 sedan, introduced a year ago, was being designed, a convertible version was planned from the ... Continue reading
Gentex Shipping Automatic-Dimming Mirror for the Mazda6
ZEELAND, Mich., Oct. 2 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, is shipping an interior, automatic-dimming mirror for the 2004 Mazda6. Gentex Night Vision Safety(TM) (NVS(R)) mirrors automatically darken to reduce glare from the headlamps of ... Continue reading
ZAP Ramping Up in South America
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 2 -- During its annual shareholder meeting, ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced that production for its electric bicycles and scooters is now in operation in South America and the Company is recruiting distribution partners in anticipation for the summer season. ZAP held its annual meeting on ... Continue reading
Consumer Satisfaction Continues to Increase with Dealer-Arranged Vehicle Financing
Ford Credit Ranks Highest in Vehicle Leasing Satisfaction; Mazda American Credit and Infiniti Financial Services Rank Highest in Loan Satisfaction October 2, 2003 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-Longer financing terms and aggressive incentives have consumers feeling good about their new light-vehicle purchase, and the result ... Continue reading
Detroit Area Charities Salute 15 Years of Support From The North American International Auto Show
Charity representatives and Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to honor NAIAS, announce kickoff of 2004 Charity Preview ticket sales Who: Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and representatives of the benefiting local charities salute the NAIAS for continued support through its annual Charity Preview. The following charities have benef ... Continue reading
CEO of Lease Alliance to Lead Seminar Oct. 3 + 4 BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Oct. 2 -- Alan G. Thomson, Chief Executive Officer of Lease Alliance, LLC, in Bloomfield Hills, will lead a seminar titled "Don't Get Run Over By The Bank" at the Towing and Recovery Association of Ohio (TRAO) Annual Family Towing Affair 2003, October ... Continue reading
ARC Wireless Solutions Introduces New Omni-Directional Dual Band Base Station Antenna
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo.--Oct. 2, 2003--ARC Wireless Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:ARCS) today announced that its Wireless Communications Solutions Division has introduced a new dual band omni-directional base station antenna for use in locations where zoning regulations restrict size and the number of antennas that can be used on ... Continue reading
Bentley Named President of Hayes Lemmerz European Wheel Group, Dallera to Retire
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 2 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that Fred Bentley succeeds Giancarlo Dallera, who has retired, as President of Hayes Lemmerz' European Wheel Group, effective October 1, 2003. Mr. Bentley will report directly to Curtis Clawson, Hayes Lemmerz' Chairman of the Board and Chief Execu ... Continue reading
Bentley named President of Hayes Lemmerz European Wheel Group, Dallera to retire
Northville, Michigan, October 02 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that Fred Bentley succeeds Giancarlo Dallera, who has retired, as President of Hayes Lemmerz' European Wheel Group, effective October 1, 2003. Mr. Bentley will report directly to Curtis Clawson, Hayes Lemmerz' Chairman of the Board and Chie ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Procurement and Supply Head Promotes Transatlantic Trade and Global Purchasing
- Tom Sidlik accepts Recognition Award from French American Chamber of Commerce - DaimlerChrysler's $140 billion in annual global purchasing based on supplier Quality, Cost, Technology and Delivery measurements AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 2 -- DaimlerChrysler Executive Vice President of Procurement and Supply, Tom Sidlik ... Continue reading
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Fakespace Systems today announced the market release of a video scaling and digital projector bundle that allows users of CRT-based, multi-channel visualization systems to upgrade to digital active stereo projection technology. The Image-EFX(TM) image resizing technology converts images ge ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Completes Acquisition of DMI Furniture
DUBUQUE, Iowa--Oct. 2, 2003--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. announced today that it completed its acquisition of DMI Furniture, Inc. Bruce Lauritsen, President & Chief Executive Officer of Flexsteel Industries, Inc., stated that Flexsteel is thrilled to have Don Dreher, Chief Executive Officer of DMI Furniture, Inc., and t ... Continue reading
-- Celebrated documentary filmmaker Ken Burns brings to life such a uniquely American story that he can't believe we all don't know it by heart. The story of Horatio Nelson Jackson -- the first person to drive an automobile across the United States. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by goi ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE--Oct. 2, 2003--Master Lock Co. and CURT Manufacturing have launched a long-term strategic alliance that will extend the national distribution of the companies' automotive towing and security products and accessories. The partnership allows Master Lock to offer its customers a broader line of automotive towing ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 2 -- For $99 a month in bandwidth fees, an organization may mount a mobile satellite system to the roof of their truck and receive high-speed Internet from almost everywhere on the North American continent. MotoSAT, makers of the popular DataStorm for mobile satellite connectivity, has been develop ... Continue reading
PR: MotoSAT Introduces the F3 DataStorm, a Commercial Grade Mobile Satellite Sy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MotoSAT Introduces the F3 DataStorm, a Commercial Grade Mobile Satellite System for High-Speed Internet Communication SALT LAKE CITY, UT, Oct. 2, 2003 -- For $99 a month in bandwidth fees, an organization may mount a mobile satellite system to the roof of their truck and receive high-speed Interne ... Continue reading
Company Extends Strategic Alliance with Microsoft, Will Deliver International Software Solutions based on Microsoft Business Solutions-Navision DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced plans to significantly extend its global range while adding a fast-growing, global software platform t ... Continue reading
Ruth Ann Marshall Appointed American Standard Director
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Oct. 2 -- American Standard Companies Inc. today announced that Ruth Ann Marshall, 49, president of MasterCard North America, has been elected to the company's board of directors. With Marshall's election, American Standard's eight-member board now has seven external directors. Marshall joined MasterC ... Continue reading
SLS International Provides Surround System For Honda/Acura's Dealer Show
SLS's products are used to demonstrate to dealers the effects of the new 5.1 DVD Audio systems coming in the new Acura automobiles. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Oct. 2 -- SLS International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SITI) announced today that it was contacted by the head of the Panasonic Automotive Group to supply a large format 5.1 ... Continue reading
Smith Cogeneration Extends Steam Agreement With Dayton Tire
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 2 -- Smith Cogeneration, Inc. of Oklahoma City today announced the signing of an agreement with Dayton Tire Company of Oklahoma City. The accord provides a seven-year extension of their agreement to provide low-cost steam as a byproduct of their electric power, cogeneration plant on South Council Ro ... Continue reading
ThomasTech Web Seminar Asks Manufacturers: `Is Your Data Ready for Real E-Business?'
HORSHAM, Pa.--Oct. 2, 2003--Thomas Technology Solutions, Inc. (ThomasTech), a software and systems integrator, has developed an on-demand Web seminar, "Is Your Data Ready for Real E-Business?" The Web seminar will explore how an industrial manufacturer, CRC Industries, Inc., enhanced its e-catalog repository to achieve ... Continue reading
viaLink Reports a Strong Finish for Its Third Quarter
DALLAS--Oct. 2, 2003--The viaLink Company (OTCBB:VLNK), the leading provider of synchronization and scan-based trading services to the consumer packaged goods and retail industries, said today that it had added an additional 31 NEW customer contracts since the last update on September 11, bringing the total to 61 for t ... Continue reading
SEYMOUR, Conn., Oct. 2 -- Many automotive manufacturers are offering third row seating in their 2004 SUVs and Sportwagons, giving travelers more seating capacity, but at the expense of cargo room. This makes roof racks, roof top carriers, and other aftermarket cargo accessories more important than ever before says Stev ... Continue reading
CalCruising Introduces the Collector Car Club
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 2 -- CalCruising (www.calcruising.com), the world's second largest collector car auction site, introduces the Collector Car Club for serious car collectors. If you are tired of too many listings and too few quality vehicles on sites like eBay Motors, Hemmings and AutoTrader.com, then you will want to jo ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 2 -- Honda R&D Co., Ltd., Honda's subsidiary responsible for research and development activities has established an experimental Home Energy Station (HES) that generates hydrogen from natural gas for use in fuel cell vehicles while supplying electricity and hot water to the home. The new HES syst ... Continue reading
Green Car Marketing & Communications Announces New VP, Midwest Office
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 2 -- Green Car Marketing & Communications has announced strategic staffing changes including the appointment of Todd Kaho as vice president of the firm, extending the company's reach with an additional office in Ohio. This office, headed by Kaho, affords Green Car Marketing & Communication ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Strengthens Web and CRM Solutions Through Acquisition of Third Coast Media
Reynolds gains proven, flexible, scalable .NET technologies; Third Coast Media users join Reynolds' base of leading customers DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that it is acquiring Third Coast Media, an automotive retailing software company that provides Web and customer relation ... Continue reading
Inspect Your Vehicle's Lights So You're Not Left in the Dark
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 2 -- Proper vehicle lighting will be vital to safety when daylight-savings time ends on October 26. To prepare for fewer hours of daylight and the extra hours of darkness, the Car Care Council encourages motorists to take a few minutes to inspect their vehicles to ensure that all of the lights are w ... Continue reading
Fred Bentley, nuevo presidente de la división europea de sistemas de ruedas del grupo Hayes Lemmerz
Northville, Michigan, October 02 -- Hayes Lemmerz International Inc. ha informado hoy que Fred Bentley sustituirá a Giancarlo Dallera, quien se jubila, como presidente de la división europea de sistemas de ruedas de Hayes Lemmerz, con efecto a partir del 1 de octubre de 2003. Bentley estará bajo la supervisión dire ... Continue reading
Raubling, Germany, October 2 -- - Incadea partner network considered to be valuable asset The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the acquisition of Incadea AG, a privately held provider of global automotive retailing software solutions. With Incadea, Reynolds plans to significantly extend its global range by ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Takes Steps to Accelerate Growth
Creates Reynolds International Division; Acquires a Leading International Software Platform; Expands Strategic Alliance with Microsoft Strengthens Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solutions with Acquisition of Third Coast Media, #3 Player in Automotive Web Solutions Implements Productivity Improvements to Strengt ... Continue reading
Taking Rover for a Ride Gets Easier With Portable SUV Access System for Dogs
REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 2 -- Lifting large dogs with joint problems in and out of SUVs or trucks is not most pet owners' idea of a good time. Until now, the most compact foldable dog ramp was three feet long, making it awkward to take along. Nu-Tec Designs, which specializes in innovative hitch products, has found a solut ... Continue reading
- Suzuki of Traverse City Dealership Will Be a Pilot Facility for $200-Million, 300-Dealership 'Suzuki Square' Network Featuring Open-Air Marketplace Design and Lifestyle Product Displays - MEDIA ALERT FOR FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2003 WHAT: American Suzuki has chosen Suzuki of Traverse City as one of three pilot facilities for ... Continue reading
Link Also Seen Between What Candidates Drive and What Their Supporters Drive IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 2 -- A new study regarding the opinions of the California gubernatorial recall election was released today by automotive information resource, Kelley Blue Book. The company administered the poll on their Web site (www.kbb. ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Newtek Business Services, Inc. (AMEX:NKC) (www.newtekbusinessservices.com), a provider of business services and financial products to the small business market, announced today that its small business lender, Newtek Small Business Finance (www.newteksbfinance.com), has provided financing to the firs ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com and E*TRADE Bank Announce Partnership
COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 2 -- NADAguides.com (www.NADAguides.com), the nation's most comprehensive vehicle information resource on the Internet, today announced a partnership with E*TRADE Bank, the nation's largest branchless bank and a subsidiary of E*TRADE FINANCIAL Corp., a leading provider of fully integrated finan ... Continue reading
Roush Expands Technical Offerings With New Design Studio
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 2 -- Roush, a leading supplier of advanced automotive engineering services and performance products, is expanding its technical offers with a new state-of-the-art design studio that effectively combines the latest technologies with traditional craftsmanship. "We're excited," said John Cellars, Dire ... Continue reading
Introduction of $39,995 Cobra Makes More Accessible To Greater Number of Enthusiasts LAS VEGAS, Oct. 2 -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CSBI) , announced today that its subsidiary Shelby Automobiles, Inc. has inaugurated a new, competitive retail price of $39,995 for its CSX 4000 Series model 427 ... Continue reading
BEIJING, Oct 2, 2003; Xinhua news bureau reported that China imported 117,024 units of autos from January to August in 2003, up 43.7 percent on a year-on- year base, according to statistics with Chinese customs. For the whole year of 2002, the first year since China's accession to the World Trade Organization, China im ... Continue reading
Patent Office Allows Patent Application for Run Flat Tire
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Oct. 2 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) announced today that it has recently received notice from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that its patent application for its "Run Flat Tire with an Elastomeric Inner Support" has been allowed with 11 claims. "The allowance of the applicati ... Continue reading
Ken Burns Documentary : Americas First Road Trip (Vid-En)
<a class href="http://www.newstream.com/assets/2003/10/02/20031 002ML10046/10NY03-0049_V_3_56k.wmv">CLICK4VIDEO(56k )01:52 <a class href="http://www.newstream.com/assets/2003/10/02/20031 002ML10046/10NY03-0049_V_1_T1.wmv">CLICK4VIDEO(300k )01:52 The year 1903 was a watershed year in America. That’s the year of th ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Opens Its 2,500th Store
ROANOKE, Va., Oct. 2 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today the opening of its 2,500th store in Parma, Ohio, in the Cleveland market area. Since 1995, the Company has achieved significant growth due to strong comparable store sales increases, new store openings and strategic acquisitions. Since 1995, sales have gr ... Continue reading
Plug Power and Honda Achieve Major Milestone: Successful Demonstration of Home Energy Station
Satellite feed available: see time and coordinates at end of release LATHAM, N.Y., Oct. 2 -- Plug Power Inc. and Honda R&D Co., Ltd. of Japan announced today the successful demonstration of a prototype Home Energy Station at Honda R&D Americas' facility in Torrance, California. The Home Energy Station is a fully integr ... Continue reading
Land Rovers Circumnavigate the Globe to Battle Parkinson's Disease
Land Rover North America Certified Pre-Owned Supports Nine-Month, 32,000-mile LONGITUDE Expedition to aid Parkinson's disease IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 2 -- In answer to the question, "Would you drive a pre-owned vehicle around the world?" Land Rover responds with a resounding "Absolutely!" Land Rover North America announce ... Continue reading
Ford: Record F-150 Truck Sales Bode Well For 4Q 2003
CHICAGO October 1, 2003; Ann Keeton writing for Dow Jones reporteds that-Ford Motor Co.'s surprisingly strong September truck sales got a "shot in the arm" from its new 2004 model F-150 truck, executives said on a conference call Wednesday. The truck was introduced over Labor Day weekend, but won't see its full sales i ... Continue reading
Motorists Who Prepare During AAA Car Care Month Will Be Safer This Winter
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 1, 2003--Motorists who prepare now for the onset of colder weather will increase their safety during the winter-driving season, the nation's largest organization for motorists said today. Using the start of AAA Car Care Month on Oct. 1 to issue its annual advisory to motorists, AAA said taking care ... Continue reading
GE Fleet Services Acquires CitiCapital Fleet Services
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--Oct. 1, 2003--GE Fleet Services announced today it signed an agreement on September 30, 2003, to purchase certain assets of CitiCapital Fleet Services headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. "CitiCapital Fleet Services is highly regarded in the fleet indus ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor to Supply One Million Door Modules for Hyundai
TROY, Mich., Oct. 1 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that Hyundai Motor Company has chosen the company as its North American door module supplier for two of Hyundai's platforms, beginning production in 2005. A Letter of Intent was presented to ArvinMeritor's Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group for the annua ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Statement by SUV Owners of America President Jason H. Vines regarding Arianna Huffington's decision to pull out of the California gubernatorial recall election and to now voicing her objection to the recall: "Ms. Huffington's California gubernatorial recall election flip flop is the second major i ... Continue reading
Agreement Would Create China's Largest Commercial-Vehicle Axle Company TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has signed a formal letter of intent to form a 50/50 joint-venture company with one of China's largest commercial- vehicle axle manufacturers, Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (Logo: http://ww ... Continue reading
* Company's product blitz will lead to 25 new vehicles in the next 36 months * DaimlerChrysler global resources key in transforming Chrysler Group BOSTON, Oct. 1 -- Dieter Zetsche, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chrysler Group, today likened the highly competitive global automotive industry to a "jungle," ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Oct. 1, 2003--Schenck Development Test Systems, a leading global supplier of automotive test solutions, has been awarded a contract to supply two integrated heavy duty diesel test systems to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) in Ann Arbor ... Continue reading
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