GM Plans Sales Blitz to Clear Out 2004 Models
DETROIT September 21, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that in true retail fashion, General Motors Corp. is planning what it hopes will be a clearance sale next week on 2004 models, offering zero-percent financing for 72 months to help unload a backlog of inventory. Industry observers, however, say the b ... Continue reading
Desarrollo de Diversidad de Proveedores Será el Centro del Escenario en el Evento del Chrysler Group
El programa 'Matchmaker' demuestra un continuo compromiso con la diversidad de proveedores QUÉ: El evento 'Matchmaker' del Chrysler Group da comienzo a su quinto año este jueves, mientras que logra que representantes de más de los doscientos principales fabricantes (Tier 1) y proveedores de propiedad miembros de gru ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive startet Elastomer-Produktion in Europa
HANNOVER, Deutschland und LAKE FOREST, Illinois, September 22 -- - Das spanische Werk des Unternehmens in Ermua wird Nutzfahrzeuggeschäft unterstützen Tenneco Automotive gab heute den Start seines Elastomer-Geschäfts in Europa bekannt. Dabei wird der schlagkräftige Markenname Clevite(R)Elastomers und die starke Mar ... Continue reading
Hannover, Deutschland und Lake Forest, Illinois, September 22 -- - Erste Systeme auf Mercedes-Benz Actros Nutzfahrzeugen in 2005 2005 Tenneco Automotive gab heute bekannt, dass das Unternehmen weltweit eines der ersten ist, das Katalysator- und Schalldämpferkomponenten in ein einziges Bauteil für Nutzfahrzeuge integr ... Continue reading
Advanced Engine Technologies Inc. to Develop 30 Kilowatt Integrated Generator Unit
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21 -- Advanced Engine Technologies Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AENG) announced today a new development partnership with Danotek Motion Technologies to co-develop a new revolutionary 30 kilowatt integrated generator unit. The agreement calls for the production of three prototype generator components that wi ... Continue reading
Alcoa Fujikura Automotive Ad Campaign Highlights Offerings to Automakers
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Sept. 21, 2004--Alcoa Fujikura Ltd.'s Automotive Division today announced a new print advertising campaign emphasizing its capabilities as a world leader in the design, development and production of high-quality electrical and electronic distribution systems for automakers. "AFL created three a ... Continue reading
BMW Recognized for the X3 Kiosk Display
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 21 -- BMW's innovative X3 interactive kiosks received the 2004 Outstanding Merchandising Achievement Award (OMA) today during an award ceremony at B.B. Kings Blues Club & Grill in New York City. Point Of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI) hosted the OMA Award presentation as part of ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind.--Sept. 21, 2004--CTS Corporation , a world leader in automotive sensors and components, today announced that a major international vehicle manufacturer has selected CTS to supply seat belt tension sensors (BTS) for use on several passenger vehicle platforms. Production is expected to begin in late fourth ... Continue reading
Delphi Grundig Launches New Digital Tachograph
Innovative technology meets new EU standard Delphi work with TachoControl HANOVER, Germany, Sept. 21 -- Delphi Corp. will present its new Delphi Grundig digital tachograph for the first time at the International Auto Show (IAA) Commercial Vehicles 2004 in Hanover. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF ... Continue reading
Delphi HVAC Technology Debuts in Europe CV Market
HANOVER, Germany, Sept. 21 -- For the first time ever in Europe, Delphi Corp.'s heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) technology is being featured on a light- and medium-duty truck. At the 60th International Auto Show (IAA) for commercial vehicles, DaimlerChrysler's 2005 Atego truck features Delphi's technologies tha ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, Sept. 21 -- EGL, Inc. announced today that effective August 26, 2004, TDS Logistics, Inc., of which EGL was a 40% shareholder, was merged with and into TDS/Yucaipa Holding Corp. EGL sold its entire investment in this automotive logistics company for cash. After acquisition fees and other expenses, EGL's share ... Continue reading
Fireside Bank Chooses Fiserv LeMans Auto Loan Origination Solution
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--Sept. 21, 2004--Fireside Bank, one of the nation's largest purchasers of non-prime automobile finance contracts from both new- and used-car dealers, has chosen LeMans, a unit of Fiserv, Inc. , to provide the loan origination system (LOS) for its growing portfolio. Consistent, fast approvals and lo ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Thomas Weisel Partners Conference
Ellen Hughes-Cromwick, chief economist, Ford Motor Company, will speak at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference on September 27, 12:40 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (ET), New York, NY. The topic: "Perspectives on Consumer Fundamentals and the Auto Industry." The presentation will be available for download at http://www.sha ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Participates in Thomas Weisel Partners Conference
HOUSTON--Sept. 21, 2004--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced that executive management has been invited to participate in Thomas Weisel Partners Annual Consumer Conference being held in New York on Sept. 27, 2004, at 8 a.m. ET. Group 1 Automotive's participation will predominantly be ... Continue reading
Jaguar Workers and MPs to Lobby Ford at Paris Motor Show
LONDON, September 21 -- - Paris Motor Show, Wednesday 22nd September 2004, 3.30pm Paris Time Club and Restaurant Empire, Avenue Wagram, Paris A delegation of workers from Jaguar's threatened Browns Lane plant in Coventry will join local MPs Bob Ainsworth and Jim Cunningham to lobby Ford tomorrow (Wednesday 22nd Septemb ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Strengthens Market Presence in Eastern Europe
TRENCIN, Slovakia and BURSCHEID, Germany, September 21 -- - New Technical Center to be opened in Slovakia On 1 October of this year, Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, will be opening a new Technical Center in Trencin, Slovakia. The company ... Continue reading
Opal-RT Technologies Finalizes Strategic Partnership with A&D Company of Japan
MONTREAL, Sept. 21 -- Opal-RT Technologies Inc. (http://www.opal-rt.com/ ), the world leader in distributed simulation on PC- based platforms, today announced plans to join forces with A&D Company, Limited in a strategic partnership designed to establish the standard simulation tool-set for next-generation product desi ... Continue reading
Company delivers the World's Fastest, Most Precise Real-time Electrical System Simulator to Mitsubishi, Toyota and Hitachi ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 21 -- Opal-RT Technologies Inc. (http://www.opal-rt.com/ ), the world leader in distributed simulation on PC- based platforms, today announced that the RT-LAB(TM) Electric Driv ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Indianapolis â“ (September 21, 2004) Effects from Hurricane Ivan reeked havoc on the Eastern part of t ... Continue reading
Rockford Corporation Announces Strategic Realignment
TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 21 -- Rockford Corporation today announced plans for the strategic realignment of its business. The plans include a re-focus on its core mobile audio business and the divestiture of non-core businesses. Rockford will focus its growth efforts on expanding its distribution channels for mobile audio pr ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. to Present at Banc of America Securities Investor Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 21 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced today that Lee Wyatt, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Banc of America Securities 34th Annual Investment Conference in San Francisco, California at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on September 21, 2004. A copy of Mr. Wyatt's p ... Continue reading
Summit Executes Agreement with Taiwan Group
LONGVIEW, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Summit Environmental Corporation, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SEVT) has recently executed a distributorship agreement with Visa Enterprises Limited of Taiwan. Management met with the representative of Visa from Taiwan on September 8, 2004 at the Pinal Air Base in Marana, Arizona. Several demonstr ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Launches Elastomer Production in Europe
Company's Ermua, Spain Facility to Support Commercial Vehicle Business HANOVER, Germany and LAKE FOREST, Ill., Sept. 21 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that it has launched its elastomer business in Europe, leveraging the company's powerful Clevite(R)Elastomers brand and strong elastomer market position in North ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Launches Elastomer Production in Europe
HANOVER, Germany and LAKE FOREST, Illinois, September 21 -- - Company's Ermua, Spain Facility to Support Commercial Vehicle Business Tenneco Automotive announced today that it has launched its elastomer business in Europe, leveraging the company's powerful Clevite(R)Elastomers brand and strong elastomer market position ... Continue reading
HANOVER, Germany and LAKE FOREST, Illinois, September 21 -- - First Systems to Appear on Mercedes-Benz Actros Commercial Vehicles in 2005 Tenneco Automotive announced today that it is one of the first companies in the world to integrate a catalytic converter and exhaust silencing components in one unit for commercial v ... Continue reading
First Systems to Appear on Mercedes-Benz Actros Commercial Vehicles in 2005 HANOVER, Germany and LAKE FOREST, Ill., Sept. 21 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that it is one of the first companies in the world to integrate a catalytic converter and exhaust silencing components in one unit for commercial vehicles. T ... Continue reading
Visteon's Monroe Plant Dedicates Veterans' Wall
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 21 -- Visteon Corporation's Monroe Plant in Monroe, Mich., today dedicated its Veterans' Wall during a special ceremony at the plant. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The Monroe Plant's Veterans' Wall honors the men and women who have served in the armed forces and ... Continue reading
Wireless Industry to Launch Video News Release and Public Service Announcements on Safe Driving
-- Who: CTIA - The Wireless Association(TM) What: The wireless industry will launch a video news release (VNR) and public service announcements (PSA) regarding the safe use of wireless phones while driving. -- Three, 30-second PSAs featuring Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA - The Wireless Association(TM) -- 2-m ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Kalifornien, September 21 -- Die WhereNet Corp., der führende Anbieter von Wireless-Lösungen für die Verfolgung und Verwaltung von Unternehmenswerten, stellte heute ihre WhereNet(R) Vehicle Tracking and Management System (VTMS) Software vor. Die branchenweit erste VTMS-Anwendung baut auf der standardisi ... Continue reading
Ford Reverses Pay Cut Decision
LONDON, September 22 -- Amicus union has succesfully reversed plans by 'Ford Flight', Ford's employee travel service, to force staff to take a cut in pay by threatening to outsource the operation. Staff right across Ford are currently paid double time for working Sunday nights. The company had approached staff working ... Continue reading
Paris Auto Show: New Fiat Stilo Uproad
Fiat has issued the following press release: In Paris, Fiat introduces three new versions of the Stilo M.Y. 04; more evidence of its tireless commitment to giving motorists what they want. This commitment has delivered a model packed with new style and features that is as 'full of life' as its advertising slogan promis ... Continue reading
Paris Auto Show: New Alfa Romeo 147
The Paris Motor Show marks the debut of the New Alfa 147, a vehicle that enhances everyday driving satisfaction to the point where an ordinary trip becomes an experience packed with emotion. All this comes naturally to a model with the will to race in its genes. These attributes are not expressed by any great showiness ... Continue reading
Paris Auto Show: Chevrolet S3X Concept Debuts
Chevrolet S3X Concept to debut in Paris - Chevrolet continues global growth strategy Chevrolet will strengthen its global growth strategy with the introduction of a new range of small, compact and midsize vehicles throughout Europe , beginning in January 2005. Initially the product will be developed for Europe by GM Da ... Continue reading
GM-Daewoo, from 2005 branded as Chevrolet in Europe will exhibit two other new models in addition to the formerly announced S3X concept car. Chevrolet Kalos: sporty new three-door body style The popular front-wheel-drive Kalos (Aveo, Wave) hatchback and notchback models will soon have a three-door hatchback sister in E ... Continue reading
Paris Auto Show: Opel Astra High Performance Concept
In addition to the new Astra GTC and the Astra GTC with the new panorama windshield, Opel presents a third world premiere at this year´s Paris Motor Show: the "Astra High Performance Concept". The power-red-lacquered design study based on the three-door model demonstrates the dynamic potential of the new compact class ... Continue reading
Morris Digital Works Acquires Media Services Assets of Cobalt Group
AUGUSTA, Ga., Sept. 20 -- Morris Digital Works, a division of Morris Communications Company LLC, has acquired the media services assets of automotive retail software provider The Cobalt Group. The announcement was made today by Morris Communications President William S. Morris IV and Morris Digital Works President Mich ... Continue reading
Holgate Motorsports - Innisfil finale - Podium for LeLiever
For immediate release; September 20, 2004 LeLiever podiums in season finale Brad LeLiever leads Holgate Motorsports at Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels finale INNISFIL, ONTARIO Gilford racer Brad LeLiever has been snake bit for most of the year in the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting C ... Continue reading
ADESA Announces Spin-Off from ALLETE
CARMEL, Ind., Sept. 20 -- ADESA, Inc. today announced that its majority stockholder, ALLETE, Inc., has completed the distribution of a stock dividend to all ALLETE stockholders. All ADESA shares previously owned by ALLETE were distributed. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040708/DETH017LOGO ) As anticipated ... Continue reading
BMW Hydrogen Powered Car Breaks Speed Records
BMW H2R Sets Nine Hydrogen World Speed Records WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J, Sept. 20 -- BMW's Clean Energy program produced a formidable winner this weekend. The BMW H2R set nine international speed records for internal combustion powered vehicles using hydrogen as a fuel at the Miramas high-speed Proving Grounds in France. BM ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2004--Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine, Calif.-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas, has been awarded the San Bernardino Route 66 Rendezvous Poker Run 2004 Loving Cup trophy for the fifth year in a row. "It's quite an honor to have won the Poke ... Continue reading
September 20, 2004 For immediate release; Ten get the 'call'! Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels picks Roth, Rempel, Di Leo, Pritiko, Givogue, Meeks, Patrick, Wickens, Usher and Bilotta for Evaluation Day INNISFIL, ONTARIO The Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by To ... Continue reading
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