DaimlerChrysler U.S. Sales Increase One Percent in May 2004
* Chrysler Group Posts One Percent Month-Over-Month Sales Increase * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,141 vehicles for May 2004 NEW YORK, June 2 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , releasing sales information in advance of detailed information to be announced by Chrysler Group and Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), today reported sal ... Continue reading
TRIMSPA Partners with Kelley Racing for the 2004 Indianapolis 500
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., June 2 -- TRIMSPA partnered Kelly with in-car cameras for Sarah Fisher and Scott Sharp of Kelley Racing at the 2004 Indianapolis 500. Fisher's No. 39 Bryant Heating and Cooling entry and Sharp's No. 8 Delphi entry displayed the TRIMSPA logo that has become known to America as Anna Nicole Smith's sec ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Sales Pace 3 Percent Ahead Year-To-Date, Best Ever
Records its Second Best May for North America IRVINE, Calif., June 2 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) announces that the first five months of 2004 are 3.3 percent higher than last year's record pace. The 56,141 units sold year-to-date is an all-time record for Volvo in the United States. Sales of 11,845 unit ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2 -- Audi sales for the month of May were 6,874. An increase came from the A8 where 381 were sold versus 147 during the previous year. Overall, Audi sales were down from the May 2003 results of 7,857. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) business continued its positive results with 1,953 units sold ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Factsheet, Kansas Speedway
Kansas Lottery $200 Grand Coming This Saturday, June 5 at Kansas Speedway. For updated entry lists, Kansas news, notes and much more, check www.arcaracing.com; and thanks for your interest. KANSAS SPEEDWAY FACTSHEET RACE: Kansas Lottery $200 Grand, 6-5-04 TRACK: Kansas Speedway, 1.5-mile paved oval LOCATION: Kansas Cit ... Continue reading
RepairOne(R) Drives Ahead to Franchise Auto Repair and Service Concept
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 2 -- RepairOne(R) Automotive Concepts LLC, a privately held company, will launch their "Just One" national franchise program in the 4th quarter, based on their "Be-the-One" mission statement. The franchisees will operate in conjunction with the RepairOne(R) franchise agreement to pay a royalty ... Continue reading
HONOLULU, June 2 -- How often do you get to see three Ferrari supercars in one place at the same time -- anywhere in the world? Once in a lifetime if you're lucky, but on June 12th & 13th at the Neal Blaisdell Center, these prancing horses will be in the same exhibit for the inaugural International Exotic Car & Cycle S ... Continue reading
Pilot Travel Centers to Offer SiriCOMM's Wireless Solutions
Pact Fuels Fleet Services at Nation's Largest Travel Center Chain JOPLIN, Mo., June 2 -- SiriCOMM, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SIRC) , a nationwide broadband wireless software and network infrastructure solutions company for the commercial transportation industry and government market, today announced a strategic partnership ... Continue reading
HOLGATE MOTORSPORTS - Three top 10's at Hamilton
For immediate release; May 31, 2004 Three top 10's at Hamilton LeLiever, Hiltz and Stovold score valuable Rotax Max points in Hamilton "It wasn't the easiest weekend on record," Holgate Motorsports driver Brad LeLiever said of his weekend contesting the first two Rounds of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Pr ... Continue reading
LAKEVILLE, Conn.--June 2, 2004--Although the weather forecast had been for rain during the week, race day at Round Two of the SCCA SPEED Touring Car season at Lime Rock Park broke cloudy but dry, with the 65 degree temperatures near perfect for both racers and spectators. Veteran driver Peter Cunningham in the #4 NISMO ... Continue reading
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. Stays the Course
BARTOW, Fla., June 2 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today emphasized its commitment to its strategic business plan. Daniel L. Hefner, Chief Executive Officer and President of American Commerce Solutions, Inc., announced today that he and the Board of Directors continue to be confident that ... Continue reading
Breakfast Event: OEM and Supplier Migration to CATIA V5
Learn about upcoming technology changes for automotive suppliers What: Join automotive manufacturers and suppliers in a discussion about future technology changes in their organizations such as OEMs adopting CATIA V5, challenging suppliers to implement this software in an efficient and timely manner. During this two-ho ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The law firm of Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP announces that a class action lawsuit was filed on May 24, 2004, on behalf of all persons and entities who are NOT citizens or residents of the United States who purchased or otherwise acquired the securities of DaimlerChrysler AG ("DaimlerChrysle ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich.--June 2, 2004--Pat Grounds was appointed Executive Director of Program Management for S-Y Systems Technologies America, LLC, a Siemens VDO Automotive (AG) and Yazaki Corporation joint venture company supplying electrical and electronic distribution systems, announced Robert Crumley, president. Grounds w ... Continue reading
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico--June 2, 2004--Patrolling the rural areas surrounding Albuquerque just got a little easier for the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), thanks to the donation the Progressive group of insurance companies of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The ATV will aid in the APD's patrol and search efforts. An ... Continue reading
MANASSAS, Va.--June 2, 2004--InfinityQS(R) International, the premier provider of enterprise-wide quality control manufacturing solutions, today announced that it has appointed Richard A. Osborne as Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Osborne will focus on expanding InfinityQS' market leadership position in the Automotive Indu ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE & SAN DIEGO, Calif.--June 2, 2004---San Diego's fastest growing pedicab company has implemented a global positioning system (GPS) navigation and tracking service into its bicycles, allowing drivers to be located in real-time for effective dispatching and to ensure driver safety in case of an emergency or acci ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Selects ILOG to Enable Custom Car Production in Spain
ILOG's Optimization Adds Customization Options and Improves Production Efficiency MADRID, Spain, June 2 -- ILOG(R) , a leading supplier of enterprise-class software components and services, today announced that ILOG's optimization software has been deployed by the Volkswagen (VW) Group of Spain allowing them to offer c ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports May 2004 Strongest Sales Month Ever
BMW Brand Breaks All Previous US Sales Records WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 2 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported an increase of eight percent in May sales for 27,787 vehicles compared to the 25,765 vehicles sold that month in 2003, making it the company's best sales month ever in the U.S. The BMW Gr ... Continue reading
May 2004: Mazda Sales See Double-Digit Increase for Eighth Consecutive Month
IRVINE, Calif., June 2 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 27,548 vehicles in May -- a 19.1 percent increase versus the same period last year. May's sales results -- Mazda's best single month this year and the company's best May since 1996 -- mark the company's eighth consecutive month of ... Continue reading
May 2004: Volkswagen of America Shows Growth in the U.S.
Volkswagen of America reports positive sales for May 2004 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2 -- Volkswagen of America reports 28,072 vehicle deliveries to customers for the month of May, representing a moderate increase when compared to May 2003 sales of 27,941. The New Beetle convertible, with 2,914 deliveries to customers, ... Continue reading
Conceived by Stuart Energy, SHOW Launches a Major Renewable Hydrogen Awareness Campaign in an Accessible, 'Edu-tainment' Format LOS ANGELES, June 2 -- SHOW -- The Renewable Hydrogen Roadshow -- was conceived by hydrogen energy pioneers Stuart Energy as a dynamic means to promote sustainable living practices and bring e ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Names WDIV-TV Official Local Broadcast Partner for 2005-07
DETROIT, June 2 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today named WDIV-TV in Detroit as the official local broadcast partner for the 2005 through 2007 shows. Specific programming plans will be announced at a later date. "WDIV-TV presented a compelling proposal that will help reach key audiences in metro ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports May 2004 U.S. Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., June 2 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported May 2004 U.S. sales of 16,371 units. May's total was up slightly compared to April 2004 and was led by improving sales of Mitsubishi's highest volume vehicles. Sales of Mitsubishi Galant were up 16 percent, Mitsubishi Endeavor up 4 p ... Continue reading
May 2004: Acura Shatters All-Time Sales Record
Year-to-Date Sales Up Over 20 Percent TORRANCE, Calif., June 2 -- Acura set a new all-time single month record, selling 18,547 vehicles and shattering the previous record of 17,285 set in March 2004 by 7.3 percent and finishing 16.8 percent ahead of last May, the division announced today. Year-to-date, Acura sales rose ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales Set New Record for May 2004
- May is the Second Best Sales Month Ever in Total Sales - - Best Sonata Sales Month in Company History - FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 2 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 40,337 vehicles for the month of May, which represented the best May sales in company history and the second best May sales month in ... Continue reading
Kia May 2004: New Monthly Sales Record
Sedona, Rio and Amanti Sales Highlight The Best Month In Company History IRVINE, Calif., June 2 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best sales month ever with 25,443 units sold during May, a 15.6 percent increase versus the same period last year. Kia's year-to-date sales of 108,265 -- up 9.1 percent over 20 ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today reported May sales of 14,270 units. The Legacy model line posted 6,362 units, while the Subaru Outback recorded strong sales of 4,684 uni ... Continue reading
BENICIA, Calif.--June 2, 2004--With Memorial Day behind us, summer vacationers are hitting the road, and being hit by record-breaking prices at the gas pump. Sources at 1-800-Radiator, the nation's primary independent supplier of radiators to consumers, home mechanics, and auto repair shops, say the top mechanical prob ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Executive Appointments
DETROIT, June 2 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced the following executive appointments: Yogendra N. Rahangdale has been appointed executive vice president, Operations & Planning. Previously Rahangdale served as executive vice president & Chief Tec ... Continue reading
BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 2 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced that the Company will release financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year end, ended April 30th, 2004 on Thursday June 10th, 2004 at 7:30 AM (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). A live audio o ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces $575 Million Senior Subordinate Asset-Backed Securitization
FORT WORTH, Texas--June 2, 2004--AmeriCredit Corp. announced today the pricing of a $575 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Credit Suisse First Boston and Barclays Capital. Co-managers are Deutsche Bank Securities and Wachovia Securities. AmeriCredit uses net proceeds fro ... Continue reading
AMR 'Black Boxes' Record Safety Improvements in EMS
DENVER, June 2 -- Technology similar to the "black box" recording devices on aircraft is making a marked difference in safety performance for the country's largest ambulance service provider. American Medical Response, Inc. (AMR), using event recorders in its ambulance fleet to monitor the driving of its medical crews, ... Continue reading
Automotive Professor Who Has Tested Many Gas Saving Devices Is a Believer in Tornado
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., June 2 -- Ron Bell remembers the "energy crisis" that erupted in the 1970s. "Back then I ran tests on every gas saving device imaginable, and I only found one that really worked, but it had too many negative side effects on performance," explained Bell, professor of automotive technology at Sa ... Continue reading
Gallery Showroom Premiere TODAY to Feature Detroit Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick, Lincoln Mercury President Darryl Hazel, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano Among Other Dignitaries Who: The Maxey brothers (Robert and Michael), co-owners of Detroit- based Bob Maxey Lincoln Mercury Sales, Inc. on Mack Avenue and Bob Maxey ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, June 2 -- Chrysler is inviting people across the country to taste a few of the finer things in life this summer. The Art of Driving tour takes place June 26-27 at Stone Mountain Park in Stone Mountain, Ga. The 12-city tour officially kicked off in Los Angeles in April. In addition to Atlanta, the tour will sto ... Continue reading
Coach Industries Group Appoints Chief Financial Officer
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--June 2, 2004--Coach Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CIGI) ("Coach") a holding company focused on the luxury automotive and limousine manufacturing industry, announced today the appointment of Susan Weisman as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation effective June 1, 2004. Susan Weisman, most rec ... Continue reading
Continental Highlights Active Vehicle Safety During Network of Employers for Traffic Safety Forum
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 2 -- Phil Headley, chief engineer of advanced technologies, Continental Teves North America, speaking to participants during the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) Annual Workplace Traffic Safety Forum today in Columbus, encouraged support of continued efforts to bring active vehicle sa ... Continue reading
DataScan Technologies Selected by SunTrust for Automotive Wholesale Floorplan System
ATLANTA--June 2, 2004--DataScan Technologies, LLC today announced that SunTrust Banks, Inc., one of the nation's largest commercial banking organizations, has signed an agreement to implement DataScan's Wholesale Management System and Dealer Access System. Using the DataScan solutions, SunTrust will access the Wholesal ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports' Sales and Profits Continue to Rise: May Is Another Record Month
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 2 -- Diamond Powersports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) is pleased to announce that the company has just finished another record month for sales and gross profits. May is the 6th consecutive record month for sales and gross profit for Diamond Powersports. Diamond Powersports recorded sales for ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Sensor Systems Listed in Standard & Poor's Corporation Records
DRAPER, Utah--June 2, 2004--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FLXT) today announced the Editorial Board of Standard and Poor's ("S&P") has approved Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. for a complete corporate listing and description in Standard and Poor's Corporation Records. Flexpoint Sensor Systems will have its ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 2 -- International Speedway Corporation ("ISC") (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) today announced that it has completed the redemption of its $225 million principal amount 7.875 percent Senior Notes due October 15, 2004. The redemption date was May 28, 2004. The redemption was funded by the issue on Apri ... Continue reading
J.B. Hunt Chooses ISM's PerfMan Software to Optimize IT Performance and Efficiency
BETHLEHEM, Pa.--June 2, 2004--J.B. Hunt, one of the largest publicly held truckload transportation companies in North America, has chosen The Information Systems Manager Inc.'s (ISM) PerfMan capacity and performance management tools to achieve greater business benefits and agility from its mainframe system resources. W ... Continue reading
Lemon Law Attorney David J. Gorberg Named as One of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, June 2 -- David J. Gorberg, Esquire of the lemon law firm of Gorberg, Gorberg and Zuber, has been named as one of the top 100 Super Lawyers in both Philadelphia and Pennsylvania in a recent study by Law & Politics Magazine. The findings were published in the June 2004 edition of Philadelphia Magazine. In ... Continue reading
Local Man Drives a Ball for a Hole-in-One and Drives Away With a New Lexus
- Lexus Awards Golf Student's Hole-in-One With a New ES Sedan at Price LeBlanc Lexus - WHAT: While attending ESPN Golf Schools Presented by Lexus at the Lakewood Country Club in New Orleans in April, Bill Colvin, of Ferriday, La., drove a range ball 165 yards, where it hit a rise on the green, took a turn to the right ... Continue reading
PIA and GE Auto Warranty Services Team Up to Offer Member Agents Another Business Building Tool
Marketing Agreement Expands PIA Agents Business Opportunities to Include Vehicle Service Contracts WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) is pleased to announce a new marketing partnership, effective immediately, with GE Auto Warranty Services (GE AWS). Under the terms of ... Continue reading
Successful, Ongoing Debottlenecking Efforts Help Meet Customer Needs ST. LOUIS, June 2 -- As a result of a seamless, collaborative effort between Solutia's technology and manufacturing teams, the Laminated Glazing Interlayers business is now benefiting from its ongoing debottlenecking effort at plant sites worldwide. M ... Continue reading
Spiral Turbo Specialties Added As AGT Sponsor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Todd Benne toddbenne@americangt.com 636.262.1723 Spiral Turbo Specialties Added As AGT Sponsor Wilton, CT.- The American GT Challenge has announced the addition of Spiral Turbo Specialties, manufacturers of high performance and racing exhaust baffles, to the AGT lineup of sponsors for the ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Ill., June 2 -- Tenneco Automotive today commenced an offer to exchange up to $125 million principal amount of 10-1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2013, which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, for a like amount of its 10-1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2013, which were issued on December 12 ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental to Be Exclusive Provider to Lake Express High Speed Ferry
MILWAUKEE, June 2 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , announced today that it will be the exclusive in-terminal provider of car rental services to customers of the Lake Express High Speed Ferry. Lake Express is the first U.S.-built and operated high-speed ferry designed to exp ... Continue reading
KERPEN, Germany, June 2 -- Visteon Corporation's Dr. Heinz Pfannschmidt, president, Europe and South America, will speak at the Automobile Electronics 2004 Congress on June 15, 2004, in Ludwigsburg, Germany. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Automobile Electronics 2004 will focus on advan ... Continue reading
Voyager Fleet Card Now Accepted at Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Locations Nationwide
HOUSTON--June 2, 2004--U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems Inc., recently announced an acceptance agreement with Ford Motor Company that will enable Voyager customers to enjoy the convenience of using their Voyager Fleet Card to pay for products and services at all participating Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealership location ... Continue reading
Wisconsin RFID Conference to Drive State Technology Adoption
MADISON, Wis.--June 2, 2004--Ever since Wal-Mart and the U.S. Department of Defense directed their product suppliers to integrate radio frequency identification (RFID) into the supply chain by 2005, companies have been scrambling to learn how. These tiny computer chips, or "smart tags," transmit wireless data and have ... Continue reading
ZAP Auctions Off First Smart Car on eBay
SANTA ROSA, Calif., June 2 -- Advanced technology vehicle company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) is auctioning off one of the first SMART cars available in the United States on eBay. Visit http://www.ebay.com/ and use the keyword 'SMART CAR' to bid on the car, or visit the following URL address, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot ... Continue reading
Scientists Honored by International Society of Plastics Engineers
Advancements in vehicle interior skin applications at the forefront of recognition TROY, Mich., June 2 -- The International Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) recently honored two Thermal & Interior scientists from Delphi Corp. at the organization's 62nd Annual Technical Conference in Chicago. (Logo: http://www.newsco ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--June 2, 2004--Enova Systems (OTCBB: ENVA), Torrance, California, announced today that Mr. Bjorn Ahlstrom has been elected to Enova Systems' Board of Directors. "I am proud to have been elected to the Board of Enova Systems," commented Mr. Ahlstrom. "Enova's growth strategy in the nascent hybrid drive ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 2 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) announced today that recent tests conducted under the supervision of the EPA at its Ann Arbor facility demonstrated that Torvec's 12.2 cubic inch displacement hydraulic pump achieved the highest recorded efficiencies at the crucial gas guzzling city star ... Continue reading
Visteon's Removal of Equipment Triggers Strike at IUE-CWA Plant in Indiana
BEDFORD, Ind., June 2 -- More than 1,000 members of IUE-CWA Local 907 are on strike after Visteon began removing equipment from the plant minutes after the workers' collective bargaining agreement expired at 12:01 a.m. May 30. After Local 907 members rejected Visteon's "last and final" offer May 28, the local's negotia ... Continue reading
Nissan Unveils Hybrid Altima Prototype
SAN FRANCISCO--June 2, 2004--Nissan unveils a prototype of the 2007 Altima Hybrid, a hybrid vehicle based on the Altima mid-size sedan in San Francisco on June 2. The car is planned to be launched in 2006 for the US market. Featuring the unique combination of Nissan's four-cylinder gasoline engine and new hybrid system ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports May 2004 Sales up 32.9 percent
GARDENA, Calif.--June 2, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported May total sales of 87,713 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 28.4 percent increase versus May of last year. Nissan Highlights -- May sales for Nissan-brand vehicles were up 32.9 percent when compared to last May, with 76,570 units sold ... Continue reading
American Honda 2004 Posts New May Sales Record
Acura Posts All-Time Record Results; Honda Division Sets New May Record TORRANCE, Calif., June 2 -- American Honda posted ten new sales records including its best ever May with sales of 143,193 Honda and Acura vehicles, a 14.0 percent rise over the previous May record set last year. American Honda also recorded its bes ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces May 2004 Best-Ever Sales Month in 47 Years of Business in the U.S.
TORRANCE, Calif., June 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its best-ever sales month in 47 years of business in the U.S. with May sales of 202,420, an increase of 12.6 percent. The record- setting month marks the second time Toyota has recorded at least 200,000 sales in a single month, topping t ... Continue reading
How Will The Mercedes Brake Recall Affect Next-Generation Braking Deployment?, asks ABI Research
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--June 2, 2004--DaimlerChrysler's recent announcement that it is recalling some 680,000 Maybach, SL-, S- and E- series Mercedes-Benz vehicles to fix problems in their advanced electrohydraulic brake systems points up the risks automakers run in their efforts to stay ahead of the technological curve. Mer ... Continue reading
American Suzuki 2004 Best-Ever May Retail Sales, Achieving a 42 Percent Increase
BREA, Calif., June 2 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation continues to take significant steps toward reaching its sales growth goals by achieving 42 percent increase in May sales compared to the same month last year and a 25 percent increase in year-to-date sales, selling a total of 8,020 vehicles in May and 32,322 tot ... Continue reading
Lexus Reports 2004 Best-Ever May Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., June 2 -- Lexus today reported best-ever May sales of 26,155 vehicles, an increase of 13.9 percent. "Luxury vehicle sales have remained strong despite higher fuel costs," said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "In fact, we believe many consumers are starting to shop for v ... Continue reading
SUBARU ANNOUNCES PRICING ON 2005 FORESTER, IMPREZA AND
CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 1, 2004 – Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for 2005 model year Forester, Impreza and Baja models. Forest ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports May 2004 U.S. Sales
* May U.S. sales totaled 317,471, down 3 percent. * Ford F-Series sales totaled 78,847, up 4 percent. * Ford Escape and Ford Focus set May sales records. * Ford announces third quarter North American production plans. DEARBORN, Mich., June 2 -- U.S. customers purchased or leased 317,471 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercu ... Continue reading
Nearly 50% of Car Buyers Say Gas Prices Are Affecting Purchase Decision
Car Buyer Interest in Hybrid Vehicles Doubles According to AutoVIBES Study From Harris Interactive and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research IRVINE, Calif., June 2 -- The percentage of car buyers changing their mind about their next new car purchase has increased 10 points from nearly 40% to nearly 50% in the last 30 day ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records 18,141 New Vehicle Sales
Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Program Posts Best Sales Month Ever MONTVALE, N.J., June 2 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 18,141 new vehicles in May, a decrease of 5.4 percent compared to last May. This brings the year-to-date sales total to 85,684 units, a 3.4 decrease from 2003's year-to-date record ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports May U.S. Sales
Second Best May in PCNA History ATLANTA, June 2 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars (Boxster, 911, Carrera GT and Cayenne) in the United States and Canada, today announced U.S. retail sales totaled 2,639 vehicles in May, down 12 percent compared to the same month ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group May 2004 Sales Improve 5 Percent
* Chrysler Group Posts Sales Increases Seven of Past Eight Months * Retail Sales Increase 12 Percent Year-Over-Year * New Chrysler 300 Sales Surge 350 Percent Over Previous Model * Chrysler brand posted its highest monthly sales total in history * Sales of Dodge Caravan Minivan with Stow 'n Go Seating Increase 12 Perce ... Continue reading
2004 Napa Valley Wine Auction Makes History
Vintners Lot 75 Comprised of Most Unique Offerings To Date Napa Valley - Passionate wine lovers from around the world will be in Napa Valley this week to participate in the premier charity auction's weekend gala. This year, at the 24th annual Napa Valley Wine Auction (NVWA), June 3-6, bidders will have the opportunity ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Fuso Execs Pay Cut For Coverup
TOKYO June 2, 2004; Yuri Kageyama writinfg for the AP reported that Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp., which has acknowledged a deadly cover-up of wheel and clutch defects to avoid recalls, cut the pay of six executives and managers Wednesday as punishment. Twenty-three other employees were also penalized in the scanda ... Continue reading
Holden To Wind Down GM Daewoo In Australia
June 1, 2004; Holden today announced it would wind down GM Daewoo Australia, the national distributor of GM Daewoo vehicles, by 31 December 2004 and remove the GM Daewoo brand from the local market. The Holden Board made the decision in light of the brand's current and forecast performance in Australia as well as the b ... Continue reading
South Korean Domestic Auto Sales Shrink Again
Seoul June 1, 2004: Bae Keun-min writing for the Korea Times reported that fluctuating international crude oil prices and an economic slowdown have discouraged local consumers from reaching into their purses to buy new vehicles, despite aggressive sale promotion by the five domestic automakers. According to industry so ... Continue reading
Driving Hazards in South Korea
Seoul June 1, 2004; The Korea Times reported this story. Cars stop before the white line at the intersection in Kwanghwamun, downtown Seoul, on Tuesday, the first day of a police crackdown on vehicles infringing on stop lines or pedestrian crosswalks. ... Continue reading
CASCAR - Power Water 200 - Cayuga Preview
CASCAR Super Series Race #2 Preview: Power Water 200 Cayuga 2000 Speedway // June 5-6, 2004 For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / June 1, 2004 Cayuga set to host Power Water 200 CASCAR Super Series and CARQUEST Series Weekend LONDON, ON - The CASCAR Super Series returns to action ... Continue reading
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MWFI Breaks Ground for New Bosch Diesel Service Center
ORLAND PARK, Ill., June 1 -- Midwest Fuel Injection Service on Friday, May 28th, 2004 broke ground on a 30,000 square foot Diesel Service Center in Bolingbrook, IL. In a mid-day ceremony on the 4-acre site, Bolingbrook Mayor Rodger Claar, city and county officials, and executives from Midwest Fuel Injection together br ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing on 2005 Forester, Impreza and Baja Models
CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today announced the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for 2005 model year Forester, Impreza and Baja models. Forester Forester 2.5 X ... Continue reading
Nissan Showcases Longstanding Audio Association with Bose
SAN FRANCISCO--June 1, 2004--At the Nissan 360 global driving event this month, journalists can experience Nissan and Infiniti vehicle models from around the world -- many of which offer custom designed audio systems from Bose Corporation. For over a decade and a half, Nissan and Bose have offered premium audio systems ... Continue reading
Chip Ganassi Sued by Chicago Motor Speedway Partners
CHICAGO, June 1 -- One of America's most prominent auto- racing personalities, Chip Ganassi, reneged on a multi-million dollar agreement, according to a lawsuit filed today. Chicago-based National Jockey Club sued its Chicago Motor Speedway partner Ganassi and his company, Chip Ganassi Group, L.L.C., for failure to pay ... Continue reading
NASCAR/Nextel Teleconference with Dodge driver Ryan Newman
Tuesday, June 1, 2004. Ray Cooper NASCAR/Nextel Teleconference Clear!Blue Dover Advance Material 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge) WHAT'S YOUR SECRET AT DOVER? "First of all I like the racetrack, which never hurts. Second of all, Matt and the guys on the team do a great job of putting a great racecar under ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--June 1, 2004-- State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court, Milwaukee County Case No.:02-CV-000670 On May 18, after a trial lasting just over two weeks, a Milwaukee, WI jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Mitsubishi in the first products liability "rollover" case to be tried involving Mitsubishi's popular ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--June 1, 2004--Knight & Carver YachtCenter has announced the naming of Timothy C. Kelley to be the boat-building and boat repair company's executive vice president/general manager. Kelley brings an extensive background in business and financial management in the construction engineering, manufacturing, techno ... Continue reading
Street Car Drags at SSP on Thursday
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE One-On-One Street Car Drags at SSP on Thursday NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (May 23, 2004) â“ This Thursday night, June 3, the 410 Sprint Cars will return to the Susquehanna Speedway Park taking a week off compete with the World of Outlaws locally. SSP is proud to ... Continue reading
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