Make : SATURN Model : ION Year : 2003 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V547000 Recall Date : NOV 16, 2004 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Potential Number Of Units Affected : 178798 Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TURN SIGNAL LAMP AND DAYTIME RU ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Air Bags Cause Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V551000 Recall Date : NOV 17, 2004 Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Potential Number Of Units Affected : 257616 Summary: ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A TEAR IN THE FABRIC OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG OCCURRED AFTER APPARENT CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE AIR BAG COVER DURING DEPLOYMENT. Consequen ... Continue reading
Distracted Driving Causes Fatal Crashes
Guest Editorial by: Jeff Ogden, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa BURNSVILLE, Minn., Nov. 22 -- In the midst of the holidays, multitasking will become even greater as we juggle work, family and holiday preparations. In addition, many people will be driving significant distances to visit family and friends. Not coincident ... Continue reading
UAW Ends Strike Against CNH America
Union advises workers to report for next regularly scheduled shift DETROIT, Nov. 22 -- UAW Vice President Cal Rapson today announced that the UAW had terminated its strike against CNH America, LLC, facilities in Burlington, Iowa; Racine, Wis.; St. Paul, Minn.; and Burr Ridge, Ill. effective 1:30 p.m. CST today, Monday, ... Continue reading
400,000 Children's Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Workbooks to Be Distributed to Schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, and as a Sunday Insert in La Opinion Newspaper LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 -- Hyundai Motor America together with the California Office of Traffic Safety; Los Angeles Police Department; Los Angel ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up: NASCAR in Miami
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“ (November 22, 2004) The most recognized organization in motorsports ended its 2004 sea ... Continue reading
Renters Save with Hertz' Florida 'Drive In' Program
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 22 -- Whether escaping the cold or giving yourself a year end holiday present, travelers driving into Florida over the next several weeks can rent from Hertz for as little as $34.99 a day under the Company's Florida Drive In program. With unlimited mileage and no drop-off charge, the Hertz Florid ... Continue reading
FORD OF CANADA DEALERS TO SELL 50TH ANNIVERSARY THUNDERBIRD
OAKVILLE, Ont. November 22, 2004 - The Ford Thunderbird, a North American icon, celebrated its golden anniversary on October 22, 2004. In celebration of the milestone, Ford unveiled a special, 50th Anniversary Limited Edition model at the Wixom Assembly Plant on November 5, 2004. Production will be limited to 1,500 uni ... Continue reading
GM to Sponsor Annual Detroit Parade Through 2006
DETROIT November 22, 2004; General Motors today announced it will be the exclusive automotive sponsor of the WDIV-TV broadcast of America's Thanksgiving Parade® , a Detroit holiday mainstay since 1924, and events preceding and following the parade. In addition, GM will be the presenting sponsor for syndicated broadcas ... Continue reading
Ford Explorer and Merc Mountaineer SUVs: Transmissions Check-up Coming
DETROIT November 22, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. announced plans on Monday to notify about 740,000 owners of 2004 model-year Explorers and Mercury Mountaineers of a potential transmission problem in the popular sport utility vehicles. Ford will be sending out letters asking customers to take the SUVs to ... Continue reading
CalPERS Want Pressure on Automakers to Innovate, not Litigate
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Nov. 22, 2004--State Controller Steve Westly and CalPERS Board Member Sean Harrigan today called on the pension fund to pressure automakers to comply with new California emission standards designed to curb global warming. In a letter to fellow CalPERS board members, Westly and Harrigan said they wer ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Offers Travel Tips for Kids Flying Alone
AURORA, Ill., Nov. 22 -- Flying alone can be a thrilling experience for kids, especially with a little advance preparation. Children may be nervous at first, but chances are they'll soon be absorbed in the adventure of stretching their own little wings. If your child is young, the airline will assign someone to keep an ... Continue reading
* OPERATION GRATITUDE(SM) care package drop-off sites at Army-Navy game and Philadelphia-area Jeep(R) dealers * Since 2003 inception, OPERATION GRATITUDE has delivered more than 36,000 packages to American troops stationed overseas * Jeep brand continues to support U.S. armed forces as exclusive Army- Navy vehicle spon ... Continue reading
Virginia Lottery Gives Away Ford F-150 Truck at Virginia Tech - Maryland Football Game
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 22 -- The Virginia Tech Hokies weren't the only big winners at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg last Thursday night. During the Tech - Maryland football game, the Virginia Lottery gave three finalists in the crowd the chance to drive home in a brand-new 2004 Ford F-150 FX4 Supercab Pickup Truck, the top p ... Continue reading
Winestock to Succeed Darden in Directing UPS's U.S. Operations
ATLANTA--Nov. 22, 2004--UPS today announced changes in its top management, including the upcoming retirement of the executive responsible for all package operations in the United States. Cal Darden, for the past seven years the senior vice president of U.S. operations and a member of the UPS Board of Directors since 20 ... Continue reading
Busch, Smirnoff ICE Look Forward to Successful Partnering in 2005 and 2006 STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 22 -- Smirnoff ICE, a proud sponsor of Kurt Busch and his No. 97 Roush Racing Ford, congratulates the team on clinching its first NASCAR Nextel Cup championship Sunday at Homestead- Miami (Fla.) Speedway. It is the second c ... Continue reading
Campaign Aims to Curb Fatalities in Pennsylvania from Alcohol-Related Crashes and Increase Seat Belt Use During the Holiday Season PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 22 -- For the second consecutive year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Takata, the world's largest manufacturer of seat belts, are teaming up to promote safety o ... Continue reading
Edmunds Price Index (EPI) Reveals Automotive Model Year Trend That Hurts Industry, Helps Consumers
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 22 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has identified an automotive sales trend: an increasing number of previous model year vehicles remain on dealer lots well after the new model year vehicles have arrived. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031 ... Continue reading
ADP Dealer Services Earns NIADA Preferred Provider Status
w.e.b.Suite(TM)1000 Chosen as Preferred DMS System for NIADA's 19,000 Members HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 22 -- The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. -- a leading provider of dealer management systems (DMS) to car and truck dealers -- announced that it has received the National Independent Automo ... Continue reading
CTG Wins TechX NY 2004 Outsourcing Award
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 22 -- CTG , an international information technology (IT) solutions and staffing company, was named "Best Outsourcing Solution" winner at TechX New York 2004, a multinational trade show held last month in New York City. The TechX "Best of Show" awards recognize the most innovative personal technology ... Continue reading
Eaton Expanding Scope for Fluid Delivery System on Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
JACKSON, Mich.--Nov. 22, 2004--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation said its aerospace business has begun work with Lockheed Martin to increase Eaton's role on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) by expanding its scope of work on the wing fluid delivery system. Eaton and Lockheed Martin announced the a ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK's Second-Generation PTFE Engine Oil Seal Offers Total System Cost Savings
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 22 -- Freudenberg-NOK has begun production on its second-generation polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) engine oil seal -- a uniquely designed innovation that offers substantial improvements and cost savings over the first generation of PTFE seals and its elastomer predecessors. Several improvements we ... Continue reading
Maximum Dynamics, Inc. Obtains Technical Approval for Transportation Project
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--Nov. 22, 2004--Maximum Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB:MXDY) announced today that its 89% owned subsidiary Tagnet International has demonstrated its technology to a contractor for a major transportation company in South Africa. The contractor tested the solution against technical requirements it has for ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Extends 'Double Credits' for Blue Chip Rewards Rentals Through Jan. 15, 2005
TULSA, Okla., Nov. 22 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. has extended its "double credits" promotion for Blue Chip Rewards members through Jan. 15, 2005, when members book their reservation on http://www.thrifty.com/ . Blue Chip Reward members earn free days on qualifying renta ... Continue reading
Vault Releases New Employee Surveys on Ford Motor
NEW YORK--Nov. 22, 2004--New York research firm Vault (web site at Vault.com) has just published new employee surveys on auto & truck giant Ford Motor - providing "insider" information on corporate culture, compensation and hiring practices. To see surveys excerpts, click here: http://www.vault.com/go/to.jsp?place=3165 ... Continue reading
Karl Schmidt Unisia to Sponsor Indiana Tech SAE Program
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 22 -- Kolbenschmidt Pierburg's North American piston division, Karl Schmidt Unisia, has donated more than $60,000 to the Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne to sponsor the university's Society of Automotive Engineers Mini Baja(R) Challenge vehicle program. Mini Baja(R), part of the SAE ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Nov. 22 -- Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer of PACCAR Inc, a major manufacturer of Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and Foden-branded commercial trucks in North America and Europe, was selected today by the business journal Stark's Truck & Off-Highway Ledger as its 17th annual "Manager of the Year. ... Continue reading
Jay Stockwell Joins Marketing Intelligence Firm Intelliseek
CINCINNATI--Nov. 22, 2004--On the heels of Mike Nazzaro's appointment as CEO, Intelliseek has hired a new head of sales to accelerate the firm's leadership in word-of-mouth analytics. Jay Stockwell, a Catalina Marketing sales veteran with deep experience in selling technology-enabled marketing services, will join Intel ... Continue reading
VW Cockpit Beams to Bring Further Growth to Alcan
GOTTMADINGEN, Germany, Nov. 22 -- Alcan announced today that it will supply cockpit carrier modules for Volkswagen's Golf Plus and Seat Altea models. The VW contract for both current and future model cockpit carriers will be fulfilled at Alcan's dedicated automotive structure plant in Gottmadingen. "The new instrument ... Continue reading
Marlin Finishes 16th in Season Finale at Homestead
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 746-5066, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Marlin Finishes 16th in Season Finale at Homestead HOMESTEAD, Fla., (November 21, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin ended the 2004 season with a 16th-place finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Marlin ... Continue reading
Attensity Announces Beta Version of Attensity Warranty Advanced Edition for Manufacturing Companies
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Nov. 22, 2004-- Fully Integrated Reporting, Dashboard and Alert Capabilities Help Companies Rapidly Improve Operating Efficiencies and Reduce Warranty and Recall Related Exposures Attensity, the innovator in unstructured data applications, today announced the beta availability of Attensity Warranty A ... Continue reading
Businessinfo: Automotive Sensors - Market Shares, Trends, Companies and Forecasts To 2010
LONDON--Nov. 22, 2004--Businessinfo (http://www.businessinfo.ws/archive/BIAABFAF.htm) has announced the addition of Automotive sensors: Market shares, trends, companies and forecasts to 2010 to its offering. This report helps you find out how the demand for automotive sensor applications will continue to grow unabated ... Continue reading
Chariot Manufacturing Targets $800M+ Motorcycle Trailer Market
BARTOW, Fla., Nov. 22 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today announced that its subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., has quantified the motorcycle trailer market, according to industry sources, at $800M+. Steven D. Smith, President of Chariot, stated, "We have explained our sales ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - November 2004 U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's November 2004 U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior t ... Continue reading
INTERPARKING 2004 and China Intelligent Building 2004 to be Held in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. announced today that the Shanghai International Parking Equipment & Intelligent System Expo 2004 ("INTERPARKING 2004") and China Intelligent Building 2004 will be held from November 24 to 26 at the INTEX Shanghai. Over 70 manufa ... Continue reading
- OPERATION GRATITUDE(SM) care-package drop-off sites at Army-Navy game and Philadelphia area Jeep dealers - Since 2003 inception, OPERATION GRATITUDE has delivered more than 36,000 packages to American troops stationed overseas - Jeep(R) brand continues to support U.S. armed forces as exclusive Army- Navy vehicle spon ... Continue reading
Maverick Transportation Selects Iteris Lane Departure Warning Technology
- Maverick Upgrades the Safety of Its National Fleet With Deployment of Iteris Lane Departure Warning System - ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 22 -- Iteris, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ITRS) , the company that introduced the world's first commercially available Lane Departure Warning system (LDW), today announced that Maverick Transpo ... Continue reading
Streicher Mobile Fueling, Inc. Announces Extension of Exercise Period for Warrants
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Nov. 22, 2004--STREICHER MOBILE FUELING, INC. , today announced that, on November 22, 2004, its Board of Directors approved the extension of the exercise period for its Redeemable Common Share Purchase Warrants from December 11, 2004 to December 11, 2005. The 1,150,000 Shareholder Warrants were i ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Nov. 22, 2004--The International Copper Association today announced that URAL, a leading manufacturer of off-road trucks in Russia, recently became the first OEM truck maker in the world to use CuproBraze radiators. URAL expects to turn out 19,000 world-class trucks for 2004, all of which will be equipped wit ... Continue reading
Businessinfo: UK Car Dealers Market Research Report
LONDON--Nov. 22, 2004--Businessinfo (http://www.businessinfo.ws/archive/BIAABEVF.htm) has announced the addition of UK Car Dealers Market Research Report to its on-line store. This report on the retailing of new and used cars in the UK also investigates the provision of finance and insurance packages associated with su ... Continue reading
Atmel Launches Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Baseband IC
HEILBRONN, Germany, November 22 -- - Device Offers a Unique Combination of Maximum Flexibility, Low Power Consumption and Low Price Atmel(R) Corporation , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today the availability of its new DAB baseband processor ATR2740 fo ... Continue reading
Timken Makes Single-Point Lubricator Maintenance Easier
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 22 -- Timken has created an online tracking tool to assist customers in monitoring maintenance of their Timken single-point lubricators as well as, making ordering replacements easier. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) "Plant maintenance professionals are looking for ways ... Continue reading
Two Revolutionary New Suzuki Auto Dealerships Debut in the Dallas Metroplex Nov. 22 & 23
New Suzuki Square Facilities Feature 'Stress-Free' Designs and Signal Suzuki's Strengthened Commitment to the Dallas Market DALLAS, and IRVING, Texas, Nov. 22 -- In an indication of the growing importance of the Dallas/Fort Worth automotive market, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) is dedicating two new, state-o ... Continue reading
Global M&A Experts Predict More U.S. Auto Suppliers Will Merge, Based on IMAP Research
Tough Times to Continue; Selling More Vehicles Not a Solution DETROIT, Nov. 22 -- U.S. auto suppliers must compete on price and quality with the best suppliers from around the world -- including such low-wage nations as China and Mexico -- if they hope to survive. According to the International Network of M&A Partners, ... Continue reading
The Cobalt Group Acquires Dealix Corporation
Combined Company Provides Integrated, Seamless Retailing Solution to Benefit Dealers, OEMs and Lead Suppliers Cobalt Secures $38 Million in Additional Financing from Warburg Pincus, ABS Capital Partners, Oak Investment Partners and Silicon Valley Bank SEATTLE and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 22 -- The Cobalt Group, a lea ... Continue reading
NEWARK, Calif.--Nov. 22, 2004-- New Solution Transforms Mobile Devices into In-Car, Turn-by-Turn Navigation System Socket Communications, Inc. , the Mobile Connection(TM) Company, today announced that its enhanced GPS Nav Kit for Pocket PCs, notebooks, laptops and new Tablet PCs is now shipping. The GPS Nav Kit with Bl ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Nov. 22 -- The 2005 North American International Auto Show is barely seven weeks away, but TheCarConnection.com has the first sneak peek at what Chrysler has to show. The Jeep Gladiator is more than just another concept, hinting at the new look for Wrangler as well as the likelihood of Jeep's first pick-up in ... Continue reading
EPA Approves 60-MPG SMART Car, Clears Way for U.S. Sales by ZAP
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22 -- After five years on the market in Europe, the 60-MPG SMART car was granted a certificate of conformity by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, clearing the way for U.S. sales by automotive technology pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) , the Company announced today. The SMART car goes on d ... Continue reading
Green Car Named Best in Division, Earns a Dozen Awards at NYC Media Competition
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Nov. 22 -- Green Car Newsletter, a leading auto industry publication since 1992, was named Best of Newsletter Division at the 2004 International Automotive Media Awards (IAMA) just held in New York City. Green Car Newsletter also took home a gold Foundation Award for Best Single Newsletter Issu ... Continue reading
4.6 Million California Residents and 2.85 Million Southlanders Will Take Thanksgiving Car Trips
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 22, 2004--More than 2.85 million Southern Californians are expected to get away this Thanksgiving, a 3.4 percent increase over last year, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Auto Club predicts that this weekend's number of Southland travelers will push past pre-9/11 Thanksgivi ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Rule Changes Release, 05
ARCA RE/MAX Series Adds Safety and Cost-Containment Measures for 2005 TOLEDO OH (11-22-04) With a constant eye on safety and cost-containment, the ARCA RE/MAX Series, preparing for its 53rd consecutive season of competition, has announced several procedural and rules changes for the 2005 season. Among the measures are ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Adds Director
Board Elects NAVTEQ CEO Judson Green MILWAUKEE, Nov. 22 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced the election of Judson C. Green to the Company's Board of Directors, effective Nov. 18, 2004. Green is President and Chief Executive Officer of NAVTEQ Corporation . "Judson brings a wealth of experience that will be of trem ... Continue reading
CNH Declares Impasse in UAW Contract Dispute
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 22 -- CNH America LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CNH Global N.V. , today declared that contract talks between the company and the United Auto Workers (UAW) have reached an impasse, over six months after the UAW rejected the company's final proposal and following the union's subsequent strike. ... Continue reading
It Pays to Be Nice to Your Car When the Weather Gets Nasty
FAIRFAX, Va.--Nov. 22, 2004--Nasty weather, fluctuating temperatures and winter storms aren't nice to cars and can make winter driving dangerous. "Cars function differently in cold weather," says Tom Olszewski, automotive technical advisor, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties. "In the winter months, all sorts of vehicl ... Continue reading
PSA PEUGEOT CITROEN Extends Usage of MSC.Nastran
PSA PEUGOT CITROEN Uses MSC.Nastran to Meet New OEM Design and Performance Requirements, Reduce Development Time and Develop Better Prototypes MUNICH, Germany, 2004 EMEA Virtual Product Development Conference, Nov. 22 -- MSC.Software Corp. , the leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) products incl ... Continue reading
OnStation Announces Appointment of Industry Veterans Ron Berman and Bob Vieraitis to Executive Team
New OnStation Senior Executives Bring Proven Track Records in Sales and Marketing to Drive Company's Continued Growth SAN MATEO, Calif, Nov. 22 -- OnStation Corporation, the leading provider of automatic email-based customer lifecycle management (CLM) solutions for automotive dealerships and service centers, today anno ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Magazine Wins 11 Medals at the 2004 International Automotive Media Awards
DETROIT, Nov. 22 -- AutoWeek magazine brought home a total of eleven medals, including three gold, at the 2004 International Automotive Media Awards (IAMA) presented on November 16, 2004 in New York. AutoWeek won more awards than any other car-enthusiast publication. And the Gold goes to: Editor and Associate Publisher ... Continue reading
Chrysler Sues Insurers for Refusing to Cover Losses the Company Sustained During 2003 Blackout
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. November 21,2004; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group has sued insurers for refusing to cover losses the company sustained during the 2003 blackout. The outage left millions of Michigan residents without power, and idled 14 of Chrysler's 31 North American plants, primarily in so ... Continue reading
Autobytel's Car.com Triples Number of Finance Leads Customers for Dealers
Dealers Benefit from Direct Channel of 'Ready to Buy' Customers Who May Have Experienced Difficulty Securing Loans IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- Car.com, Inc., a subsidiary of Autobytel Inc. , reports that it tripled the number of Finance Leads customers channeled to its nationwide network of dealers in the first nine mon ... Continue reading
Team Jeg's to Partner with Don Schumacher Racing
DELAWARE, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Three-time NHRA champion Jeg Coughlin will join the powerful Don Schumacher Racing camp in 2005 with a brand-new Jeg's Mail Order Dodge Stratus R/T. Bob Glidden, the 10-time Pro Stock champion with 85 national event wins to his credit, will serve as Coughlin's crew chief using motors built at ... Continue reading
BIFFLE WINS FORD 400; BUSCH WINS NASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
Kurt Busch won the inaugural NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship today and the second straight for car owner Jack Roush and Ford Racing. As a result, Busch is now the third-youngest driver to win the championship at 26 years, 3 months, 17 days. Bill Rexford holds the record at 23 years, 8 months and 17 days while Jef ... Continue reading
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