Production of Hummer SUV to be Cut
DETROIT, Aug 24, 2004; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. has asked the supplier of the mammoth Hummer H2 to cut production of the sport utility vehicle, whose sales have slowed over the past year, officials said on Tuesday. AM General, which builds the Hummer H2 in Indiana, in late October will cut back to a s ... Continue reading
Collier City Engine Beats 2007 Emissions Standard
RENO, Nev.--Aug. 24, 2004--Collier Technologies, Inc. (CTI) announced today the performance numbers on their new low emissions 11 Liter "city engine." The city engine is designed and specifically targeted for transit and heavy duty services, operating on a CTI developed mixture of 30% (by volume) mixture of hydrogen, w ... Continue reading
Hydrogenics Unveils Toronto's First Hydrogen Refueling Station
Government of Canada Invests Over $4.2 Million in Hydrogenics' Fuel Cell Initiatives TORONTO, Aug. 24 -- Hydrogenics Corporation , a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, today unveiled the first of four Hydrogenics' projects to be part of Toronto's Hydrogen Village. The unveiling of the Company' ... Continue reading
Visteon Opens New Automotive Technical Center Facility in Chihuahua, Mexico
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Aug. 24 -- Visteon Corporation is enhancing its competitiveness and performance with the opening of a new automotive technical center and office facility today in the city of Chihuahua, Mexico. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The 5,000-square-meter facility will accom ... Continue reading
Federal Regulators Investigating Ford Focus for Door Latch Problems on 2000 Ford Focus
WASHINGTON August 24, 2004; The AP reported that Federal regulators are investigating reports of failing rear door latches on the 2000 Ford Focus, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday. NHTSA has received 17 complaints that one or both rear doors opened while the Focus was moving, usually whil ... Continue reading
Greenpeace Protests Ford's Plans to Destroy Hundreds of Norwegian-Built Electric Cars
OSLO, Norway August 24, 2004; Doug Mellgren writing for the AP reported that Greenpeace activists scaled the walls of Ford Motor Co.'s Norwegian headquarters Tuesday to protest plans to destroy hundreds of non-polluting electric cars. In late-2002, Ford pulled out of the Norwegian company Think Nordic, which builds ele ... Continue reading
Internal Hydro International, Inc. (OTCBB: IHDR) TAMPA, FL, Aug. 24 -- Internal Hydro International, Inc. has entered into discussions with a USA corporation, Turbine Electric Power, Inc. for the purpose of structuring an LOI between the companies. Turbine Electric Power, Inc. holds the 'exclusive worldwide rights' to ... Continue reading
Study: Incentives Hurt Perceived Value of Domestic Vehicles for Customers
DETROIT August 23, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that the cash rebates and financing deals that Detroit's Big Three automakers have used to drive business in recent years are diminishing the value of their vehicles in the eyes of consumers, a new quarterly survey of customer satisfaction indicates. Th ... Continue reading
Hit Bands To Appear At Chevy Rock & Roll 400
Big & Rich And Collective Soul To Perform During Race Weekend RICHMOND, Va. August 23, 2004; As if the last race before the inaugural NASCAR NEXTEL Cup "Chase for the Championship" wouldn't already be thrilling enough, Chevrolet has added to the excitement of the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 weekend by announcing at-track per ... Continue reading
Henkel Group Develops Innovative Cleaning Solvents Using Nanotechnology
GULPH MILLS, Penn., Aug. 23 -- The Henkel Group, a global manufacturer of some of the world's best-know consumer and industrial brands, recently developed an innovative cleaning substance that mimics glass in order to keep reflective surfaces free from dirt and debris. This new cleaning solvent is rooted in nanotechnol ... Continue reading
Carmichael Keeps Perfect AMA Motocross Championship Season Alive
Red Rider Weekend Race Report Broome-Tioga Sports Center, Binghamton, NY Round 10 of the AMA Motocross Championship 25 July 2004 Carmichael Keeps Perfect Season Alive Mother Nature attempted to take center stage by producing some seriously nasty weather at Round 10 of the AMA Motocross Championship Series held at Broom ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Urges Motorists to Drive Carefully as Schools Open
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 23 -- In its 57th annual School's Open - Drive Carefully campaign, AAA Chicago reminds motorists to slow down and watch out for children heading back to school. "Children get caught up in the excitement of 'back-to-school' season and forget to look out for cars," said Nicole Niemi, spokesperson for A ... Continue reading
Ford Promotes NGVs in Europe But Has Yet to Provide Justification for Discontinuing U.S. Production LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 -- In a recent open letter to William Clay Ford, Jr., The California Natural Gas Vehicle Education Campaign urged the CEO to reconsider his company's decision to discontinue production of natural gas ... Continue reading
The Major Automotive Companies Reports First Half Results
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--Aug. 23, 2004--The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. today reported its results for the first half of 2004. Revenues for the first six months of the year ended June 30, 2004 declined to $188,794,842 from $190,018,727 for the comparable 2003 period. Gross profits for the first half of 2004 increas ... Continue reading
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