Ford to Announce Restructuring Plan
DETROIT Jan 20, 2006; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that in a survey released this week, Ford Motor Co. ranked last among major automakers in the use of its North American plant capacity. The company aims to change that with a restructuring plan to be announced Monday that likely will include closing some ... Continue reading
Toyota sells 3,000,000th vehicle in Canada
TORONTO, Jan. 20,2006; Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today announced that the company has sold its three millionth vehicle in Canada. "In just over 40 years of doing business in Canada, we have hit an important milestone with the sale of our three millionth vehicle," said Kenji Tomikawa, President of TCI. "When we first beg ... Continue reading
Hiroshima, Japan, Jan 19, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it retailed 133,778 Mazda brand vehicles in China in calendar year 2005. This represents an increase of 51 percent over January-December 2004, well above the overall wholesale Chinese passenger vehicle market rise of 26 percent ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul's Moog(R), ANCO(R), Fel-Pro(R) and Wagner(R) Brands Win Advertising Awards
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 20, 2006--Federal-Mogul Corporation's (OTCBB:FDMLQ) Moog(R) chassis parts, ANCO(R) wiper blades, Fel-Pro(R) gaskets and Wagner(R) brake products brands have received Readers' Choice awards from four leading automotive trade publications in recognition of excellence in print advertising. Wagner w ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 20 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock, a 14% increase over the previous dividend amount. The dividend is payable February 15, 2006 to stockholders of record on February 1, ... Continue reading
Ducati Names UBM for Capital Increase
BOLOGNA, Italy, January 20 -- Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. announced today that it has named Unicredit Banca Mobiliare S.p.A. (UBM) to assist the company in evaluating, organizing and conducting a possible capital increase, in one or more instances, for up to a maximum of Euro 80 million, through an offer of ordinary sh ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Explore Strategic Alternatives for Bristol Compressor Unit
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 20 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced that it has begun exploring various strategic alternatives for its Bristol Compressor business. The business is part of York International Corporation, which Johnson Controls acquired on December 9, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JC ... Continue reading
Rent-A-Wreck to Merge with MBFG, Inc.
OWINGS MILLS, Md.--Jan. 20, 2006--Rent-A-Wreck of America, Inc. ("Rent-A-Wreck") is pleased to announce that on January 20, 2006, it entered into an agreement to merge with MBFG, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("MBFG"). Following the merger, Rent-A-Wreck will be the surviving corporation and all shares of Rent-A-Wreck st ... Continue reading
Olympic Steel To Close Its OLP Laser Welding Joint Venture
CLEVELAND, Jan. 20 -- Olympic Steel, Inc., , a national steel service center, and United States Steel Corporation, today, jointly announced plans to close their Olympic Laser Processing (OLP) joint venture facility in Detroit, Michigan. OLP is a processor of laser welded steel blanks for the automotive industry. The OL ... Continue reading
Rolex 24 At Daytona teammates have fun with NFC Championship game
Derhaag Motorsports No. 40 Preformed Line Products Daytona Prototype CONTACT: Cristi Brumm 336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rolex 24 At Daytona teammates have fun with NFC Championship game Shakopee, MN (January 20, 2006) -- Teammates usually have some minor obstacles to overcome at the beginning of the season, but t ... Continue reading
Mazda North American Operations Selects OEConnection as Integral Partner in Parts Re-Engineering
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 20 -- OEConnection LLC, a leader in ecommerce parts exchange and analysis solutions for the automotive original equipment replacement parts business, announced today that Mazda North American Operations has selected its complete suite of online supply chain and parts intelligence tools for nationa ... Continue reading
Honda Achieves Record European Automobile Sales in 2005, Further Growth Predicted in 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 19, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda announced that it had achieved record automobile sales in Europe, reaching an all time high of 285,924** units during the calendar year 2005 against an industry downturn of 0.7%*. This is the second successive year that Honda has achieved record automobile sales in Eu ... Continue reading
Honda Announces 2006 Motorcycle Racing Plans
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 19, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has finalized its Motorcycle Racing Plans for 2006, as outlined below.Honda's spirit of challenge is rooted in its motorsport activities. By constantly striving to fulfill its own dreams and aspirations through the ongoing challenge of leading-edge inn ... Continue reading
Tom LaSorda to Deliver First Public Address Since Being Named President and CEO - Chrysler Group
Detroit Economic Club Hosts Tom LaSorda Monday, Jan. 23, Press Scrum Immediately Following WHO: Detroit Economic Club (DEC) WHAT: The U.S. Auto market is under intense pressure from global competition that is taking a toll on our economy and communities. Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda will address DEC mem ... Continue reading
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 20, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda's advanced technology leadership in the area of fuel efficiency and low-emission vehicles was recognized by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) with the Honda Civic Hybrid being named the "Best New Alternative Power" vehicle for 2006. "The new Civi ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Offers Special Winter Rate Incentives on Select Vehicles
Industry's Top-Selling Certified Brand Provides Consumers Affordable Financing DETROIT January 20, 2006; GM Certified Used Vehicles, the top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand according to Autodata Corp., today announced a nationwide winter rate incentive program to drive additional traffic and sales to ... Continue reading
New Vectra - WHAT CAR? Estate Car of the Year
· New Estate named top load-lugger in prestigious annual awards · Judges praise cargo-carrying capacity and driving dynamics Car buyers’ bible What Car? has loaded the New Vauxhall Vectra with praise, naming the freshly-facelifted model as its estate car of the year. Judges at the highly-influential monthly mag ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The Volvo Group is One of the Leading Manufacturers of Trucks and Buses
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31149 ) has announced the addition of Volvo Group 2005 Company Profile Edition 3 to their offering. Headquartered at Goteborg, Sweden, Volvo Group is one of the leading manufacturers of trucks, construction equipment, buses ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31155) has announced the addition of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 2005 Company Profile Edition 3 to their offering. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, headquartered at Tokyo, Japan, is a multinational company involved in t ... Continue reading
Don McGrath Named Eaton Vice President, Communications
CLEVELAND--Jan. 20, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Donald J. McGrath has been named vice president, communications. McGrath joined the company January 20 and leads Eaton's internal, external, digital and brand communications. "Don brings a great breadth of experience to ... Continue reading
Tenneco Announces Change in Time for Fourth Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 20 -- Tenneco today announced a change in the time of its fourth quarter 2005 earnings conference call and webcast on Thursday, January 26, 2006. The conference call will now begin at 2:00 p.m. ET. Previously, the call was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. ET. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2 ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Expansion of Baja California Plant
Capacity of Tacoma Pick-ups to Increase by 20,000 Units TIJUANA, Mexico, Jan. 20 -- Baja California Governor Eugenio Elorduy joined state and local leaders and Toyota executives today to announce an expansion for Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC). The plant will increase production capacity of Tacom ... Continue reading
Taiwan's Ford Lio Ho Offers Garmin(R) StreetPilot
SHIJR, Taiwan, Jan. 20 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that Ford Lio Ho in Taiwan is expanding its program offering a StreetPilot(R) c320 with every Ford vehicle purchased before the Chinese Lunar New Year. The Garmin giveaway program began in November 2005 with just one model, and ... Continue reading
Autosport Designs Racing to Bring Aston Martin To SPEED GT
For Immediate Release Autosport Designs Racing to Bring Aston Martin To SPEED GT TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 20, 2006) - Autosport Designs Racing has announced that it will field a pair of Aston Martin DB9s for all 10 rounds of the 2006 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship. The move ends a lengthy absence from ... Continue reading
The Henry Ford Names Academy Campus After Dynamic Leader Hamp
DEARBORN, Mich.--Jan. 20, 2006--The Henry Ford Academy, a charter high school, part of The Henry Ford in Dearborn, has named its museum campus, the Steven K. Hamp Campus, it was announced Tuesday night in a tribute ceremony to Hamp, the former president of The Henry Ford. Patricia Mooradian, president of The Henry Ford ... Continue reading
The Henry Ford Announces Special Hours of Operation During Super Bowl XL
DEARBORN, Mich.--Jan. 20, 2006--The Henry Ford is proud to announce that it has been chosen as a "Super" site for Super Bowl XL premier events. As a result of this exciting distinction, on Thursday, February 2, 2006, all attractions of The Henry Ford, including: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory ... Continue reading
2006 North American International Auto Show Hosts a Veteran's Day on Sun., Jan. 22
Show Offers Half-Price on All Adult General Admission Tickets for Veterans & Active Military WHO: The 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) WHAT: The NAIAS 2006 is offering half-off all $12.00 adult tickets for United States veterans and active military. To redeem their discount for a single ticket for th ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Expansion of Baja California Plant
Tijuana, Baja California Janyary 20, 2006; Baja California Governor Eugenio Elorduy joined state and local leaders and Toyota executives today to announce an expansion for Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC). The plant will increase production capacity of Tacoma pick-up trucks by 20,000 units, for a t ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Expands Use of Biodiesel Fuel in Dodge Ram Pickup Trucks
* B20 Biodiesel Approved for Government, Military and Commercial Fleets * Next Step Toward Making Clean, Renewable Biofuels An Option for All Diesel Owners * Extending the Environmental Benefits of Modern Clean Diesel Technology AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 20 -- DaimlerChrysler will expand the use of clean, renewable bio ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Offer Milliken's YES Essentials(R)"No Stains, No Odors, No Worries"(tm)
<p><b><i>Chrysler Group is the first to introduce the next generation in stain-repelling technology * YES Essentials(R) material helps eliminate stains, odors and static </b></i></p> <a href="/link.html?http://xweb4.milliken.com/YEW/BuyNow">Dir ect2 Yes Essentials!</a><p> <p>AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 19 -- Go ahead and ... Continue reading
Incentive Offerings Were Down When Compared to the Same Time Period a Year Ago WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 20, 2006; New-vehicle retail sales were down 11 percent through the first 15 days of January when compared to the same time period a year ago, according to the Power Information Network (PIN), the industry's pr ... Continue reading
AAA Names 7 Iowa ''Top Shop'' Auto Repair Facilities
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Jan. 20, 2006--Seven repair facilities participating in AAA's Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program in Iowa have earned Top Shop honors for 2005. The eighth annual Top Shop awards are given to those repair facilities that last year scored 98 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys. Th ... Continue reading
AAA Names 47 Minnesota ''Top Shop'' Auto Repair Facilities
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Jan. 20, 2006--Forty-seven repair facilities participating in AAA's Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program in Minnesota have earned Top Shop honors for 2005. The eighth annual Top Shop awards are given to those repair facilities that last year scored 98 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Prices Going Up In Germany
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 20, 2006 at 9:30 AM CST Are you a resident of Germany? Have you been pondering whether or not it's really time to spring for that shiny, new Mercedes you've been lusting after? If you answered yes to both these questions, listen up. In an effort to give you a gentle nudge in t ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces Organizational Changes in Global Marketing and Product Strategy
* Stephen J. Bartoli to Vice President - Global Product Planning and Marketing * Jeffrey A. Bell appointed Vice President - Product Strategy * Gordon M. Heidacker named Director - Strategic Projects AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 20 -- DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group today announced appointments in its Global Marketing and ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--Jan. 20, 2006--As the automotive world converges in Detroit for the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Alcoa enjoys fitment selection on many new 2006 models. Alcoa Wheel Products, a Cleveland-based business unit of Alcoa, has many fitments on new production model vehicles including the Nis ... Continue reading
Incentive Offerings Were Down When Compared to the Same Time Period a Year Ago WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 20 -- New-vehicle retail sales were down 11 percent through the first 15 days of January when compared to the same time period a year ago, according to the Power Information Network (PIN), the industry's premie ... Continue reading
S-Class Voted 2006's Best Luxury Car In The British Magazine What Car?
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 20, 2006 at 8:05 AM CST In a move that comes as a surprise to no one, the editors of the British automobile magazine What Car? have named the Mercedes S-Class their choice for 2006's best luxury car. Here's what David Motton of What Car? had to say: "The new model won a rare f ... Continue reading
Mercedes Wins Yellow Angel Award For Bluetec Diesel
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 20, 2006 at 8:55 AM CST In keeping with this morning's awards theme, Mercedes has just been graced with yet another accolade, this time earning the ADAC (German Automobile Association) "Yellow Angel" award for "Innovation of the Year." The award was given to recognize Mercedes ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Reports Record Earnings
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 20 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today reported that it earned a record $0.86 per diluted share from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2006, an increase of 6% over the prior year's $0.81. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) In addition, the company confirmed its ... Continue reading
Car Interiors Pose Health Risks
Volvo Models Best in Interior Air Quality According to New Study An Independent Survey Carried Out by The Ecology Center in Detroit Shows That the Interiors of Volvo's Cars Emit Lower Levels of Toxic Substances Than Other Car Makes IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 20 -- The Ecology Center recently presented a study (Toxic at Any S ... Continue reading
Ford Restructuring May End Minivan Production
Friday January 20, 2006; USA Today reported that in an attempt to exit unprofitable and flagging markets, Ford Motor (F) is expected to say Monday that it will get out of the minivan segment, according to two sources familiar with the plan who didn't want their names used ahead of the official announcement. Ford will l ... Continue reading
Sauter/Pearson Prep for Preseason Test
Sauter/Pearson Prep for Preseason Test Veteran Driver and Crew Chief Aim for Top of Speed Charts As the 2006 racing season approaches, the Busch Series cars, including the #36 McGill Motorsports/Lester Buildings Chevy, are finally headed to Daytona for three days of testing beginning on January 20. Veteran Busch Series ... Continue reading
u-blox Releases Firmware 5.00 Featuring GPS Performance Beyond Compare
THALWIL, Switzerland, January 20 -- u-blox AG, the leading Swiss provider of innovative GPS receiver technology, today announced the release of Firmware 5.00 that features spectacular navigation, SuperSense weak signal performance and unmatched coverage in the most difficult urban canyons, even when the antenna is loca ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Continue Higher but at a Slower Rate
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 20, 2006--Gasoline prices have risen for the third straight week, but at a slower rate, indicating that pump prices may be reaching a temporary plateau, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Prices this week rose between 2 and 5 cents per gallon, while last week ... Continue reading
Pontiac G6 Starts 2006 With Momentum, New Model
Sub-$29K Pricing Set for G6 Convertible DETROIT – After closing out 2005 with brisker sales than the rest of the mid-size car segment, the Pontiac G6 family of vehicles is expected to continue its growth in the new year with a game-changing new entry - a G6 retractable hardtop convertible. With GM’s recentl ... Continue reading
Ford Residual Values Ticks Upwards
By Mike Thomas, FCN Ford Motor Company's efforts to increase the residual (resale) values of its vehicles are paying off for both the company and consumers. Taken as a whole, Ford and Lincoln/Mercury brands have increased in residual values from 40 percent after the third year-in-service for 2004 models in calendar yea ... Continue reading
James Bond's Next Ride - Aston Martin, Again
DETROIT Jan 18, 2006; Reuters reported that he has a license to kill -- and a license to drive. In the course of his career, James Bond has driven a Lotus Esprit Turbo that could self-destruct, a machine-gun equipped BMW 750 iL and even a three-wheeled Honda rickshaw. But the next time out, 007 is going back to Aston M ... Continue reading
Daihatsu, Toyota Launch New Compact SUV
Tokyo (JCN) Jan 19, 2006 - Daihatsu Motor and Toyota Motor have launched a new compact SUV, which is sold as the Daihatsu Be-go through the Daihatsu dealers and as the Toyota Rush through Toyopet dealers. The vehicle was developed by Daihatsu. Powered by a newly-developed 1.5-liter engine, the new vehicle uses an intel ... Continue reading
Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen Rotary Vehicle Escorts Runners in All-Japan Men's Marathon Relay Race
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 19, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda's RX-8 Hydrogen Rotary Engine (RE) car will be used as a support vehicle for runners during the 11th All Japan Prefectural Men's Marathon Relay Race, to be held in Hiroshima on January 22, 2006. The RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle features a dual-fuel system that allows the ... Continue reading
Schwarzenegger Administration Officials Promote Clean Air in San Joaquin Valley
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Jan. 19, 2006--Reinforcing Governor Schwarzenegger's message to Help California Breathe Easier, administration officials today promoted clean air at a conference in Bakersfield. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary A.G. Kawamura and Department of Consumer Affairs Director Charlene ... Continue reading
Montgomery Gentry Generate Funds to Benefit Various Charities at the Sprint Sound & Speed Event:
A Celebration of Music & Motorsports NEW YORK, Jan. 19 -- This past weekend, the NASCAR Sound and Speed event took place in Nashville, featuring an energetic performance by country duo, Montgomery Gentry. During a live auction on Friday night, NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip literally took the hat off of Eddie Montgomery ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Jokes Around With TLC's OVERHAULIN' for Special Episode That Dupes a Friend in Need
- Late Night Host Teams with the Automotive Prankster Show to Trick Friend with Episode Slated to Air February 7 at 9 PM - SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 19 -- When Jay Leno found out that his part-time mechanic and friend Dave Killackey was in dire need of an overhaul on his 1956 Chevrolet Nomad but couldn't afford the expe ... Continue reading
AAA's Monthly Fuel Report Shows Gas Prices Are Up in the New Year
AURORA, Ill., Jan. 19 -- Statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois and Northern Indiana have increased since last month. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois regular unleaded gasoline has increased 18 cents over the past month, forecasting an average cost of $2.39 per ga ... Continue reading
Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. Introduces Stand Up Bottle Take Away
FREMONT, Ohio, Jan. 19 -- Motion Controls Robotics, a leading provider of fully integrated robotic systems to manufacturing industries, introduces SUBTA (Stand Up Bottle Take Away). Motion Controls Robotics' SUBTA is a pre-engineered automation system designed for PET blow-molded bottle handling. Motion Controls Roboti ... Continue reading
Families Urge Ford to Install Fuel Tank Shields on Town Car, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis
Families, Ford Settle Lawsuits Arising From Three Sisters' Fiery Deaths MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Jan. 19 -- The following is issued by Perry & Haas of Corpus Christi, TX: The families of three women who burned to death in a Lincoln Town Car stretch limousine fuel tank fire settled their lawsuits against Ford Motor Co. on Wedn ... Continue reading
BRIGHTON, England and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 19 -- Open Training, the Swedish subsidiary of Futuremedia plc , a leading European e-learning content and managed benefits services provider has won a contract to customize Learngate, its state of the art Learning Management System, for Volvo Trucks North America. In colla ... Continue reading
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