GMAC Appoints Mark Bole Executive Vice President, GMAC International Operations
DETROIT - GMAC has named Mark F. Bole executive vice president of GMAC International Operations, succeeding Richard J. S. Clout, who is retiring April 1 after a distinguished 35-year career at the General Motors financial services subsidiary. "Dick Clout has provided outstanding leadership to GMAC's international opera ... Continue reading
ADDISON, Texas--Feb. 3, 2005--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. , a producer and provider of personal non-standard automobile insurance, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Thomas E. Mangold will present at the New York Society of Security Analysts' 9th Annual Insurance Industry Conference on Tuesday, Febru ... Continue reading
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--Feb. 3, 2005--PHH Corporation celebrated a new phase in its company history today as it rang The Opening Bell(TM) at the New York Stock Exchange. As previously announced, PHH Corporation became an independent, public company on February 1, 2005 after the spin-off from Cendant Corporation . Terence W ... Continue reading
Volvo and Virgin Galactic Team Up in Space
Superbowl Ad Offers a Chance to Win a Seat on Commercial Flight to Space IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- SOMEWHERE IN SUB-ORBIT -- Volvo Cars of North America on Sunday will make history during its first-ever Super Bowl advertisement by announcing it will give away a chance to win a seat on the world's first commercial passe ... Continue reading
West Test. Day 4. Charger drivers pick Super Bowl winner
Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005 Ray Cooper California Speedway Clear!Blue WEST TEST. DAY 4. 704-975-3232 At Least One Charger Bound for Super Bowl The San Diego Chargers may have been the NFL's surprise team this season, but unfortunately the New York Jets derailed the Lightning Bolts' possible Super Bowl trip with a 20-17 over ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Ridgeline Truck Pricing Starts at $27,700
Innovative Four-Door Truck With In-Bed Trunk(TM) Delivers Class-Leading Safety Features and Four-Wheel Drive as Standard Equipment on All Models TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced pricing for the all-new Honda Ridgeline truck, scheduled to make its debut at Honda dealerships nati ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD ENGINE: 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 218 hp @ 5,000 rpm/236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-4,800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual WHEELBASE: 103.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 175.9 x 69.7 x 57.2 in. TIRES: 205/55R17 all-season ECONOMY: 1 ... Continue reading
Poll Shows 2-to-1 Opposition to Hybrid Car Access to HOV Lanes
February 3, 2005 -- Congress may soon be debating whether or not drivers of hybrid electric cars will be permitted to drive alone in High Occupancy Vehicle "Diamond" lanes during rush hour traffic. While California, Arizona and Virginia have all passed legislation allowing such access, Congress must revise current law ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA's Ward's and Broadcast Engineering Win mins ``Best of the Web'' Awards
NEW YORK--Feb. 3, 2005--PRIMEDIA Business Information, a division of PRIMEDIA Inc. , the country's leading targeted media company, today announced two of its leading publications, Ward's and Broadcast Engineering, received awards for their online offerings in the third annual "Best of the Web" Awards. Presented by Medi ... Continue reading
2005 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie - Review
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</b> <p> <b>MODEL:</b> Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie<br> <b>ENGINE:</b> 4.7-liter Magnum V8<br> <b>HORSEPOWER/TORQUE:</b> 230 hp @ 4,600 rpm/295 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm <br> <b>TRANSMISSION:</b> 5-speed automatic<br> <b>WHEELBASE: </b>131.3 in.<br> <b>LENGTH x WI ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> <b>SPECIFICATIONS<br> <b>MODEL:</b> 2005 Mustang GT<br> <b>ENGINE:</b> 4.6-liter V8<br> <b>HORSEPOWER/TORQUE:</b> 300 hp @ 5,750 rpm/320 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm <br> <b>TRANSMISSION:</b> 5-speed manual<br> <b>WHEELBASE: </b>107.1 in.<br> <b>LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT:</b> 187.6 x 73.9 x ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Names TDS/US to Company's Largest Minority Logistics Contract
- Supply Chain Services Contract is Chrysler Group's Largest - Multi-Million Dollar Annual Savings Targeted - New Sequencing Center Part of Belvidere Refitting AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 3 -- DaimlerChrysler today named TDS/US, a certified minority-owned Tier 1 enterprise, to its largest minority logistics contract ever ... Continue reading
Firecomms, Ltd. CEO Declan O'Mahoney Re-elected to 1394 Trade Association 2005 Board of Directors
CORK, Ireland, Feb. 3 -- Declan O'Mahoney, the chief executive officer of Firecomms, Ltd., has been re-elected to the 1394 Trade Association's 2005 board of directors. O'Mahoney was re-elected for the second time, and will serve along with eight other industry representatives on the board. He first joined the 1394 TA b ... Continue reading
iBiquity Digital's Bob Struble Named One of Billboard's Top 5 Radio Industry CEOs to Watch in 2005
COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 3 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology, announced today that Billboard Radio Monitor has named iBiquity President and CEO Bob Struble one of its five radio industry CEO's to watch in 2005. This latest recognition follows CNET's recent selection of HD ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 3, 2005--LKQ Corporation , the largest nationwide provider of recycled OEM automotive replacement parts and related services, will release its fourth quarter 2004 financial earnings results on Thursday, February 24, 2005 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To discuss the earnings results, the Company will host ... Continue reading
Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental Open in New Consolidated Facility in Ft. Lauderdale
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 3 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced its two brands, Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental are celebrating their grand opening in Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport's (FLL) new Rental Car Center. Each brand previously served customers at separate on-airport loca ... Continue reading
Feb. 13-19 is Child Passenger Safety Week: Remember to Correctly Install/Use Your Child's Car Seat
Guest Editorial by: Jeff Ogden, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa BURNSVILLE, Minn., Feb. 3 -- Millions of parents who regularly check their engine fluids and tire pressure should add one more thing to the checklist: child safety seats. Fewer than one in six child seats are installed and used correctly, according to data ... Continue reading
Honda Introduces City of Las Vegas as Next Fuel Cell Customer
Honda FCX Fuel Cell Car is First Fuel Cell Vehicle in Nevada LAS VEGAS, Feb. 3 -- American Honda today announced the lease of two Honda FCX fuel cell (FC) vehicles to the city of Las Vegas. The announcement was made in a ceremony held today with Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman. The city of Las Vegas will lease the FC ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo V50 T5 ENGINE: 2.5-liter light turbocharged 5-cylinder HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 218 hp @ 5,000 rpm/236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-4,800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual WHEELBASE: 103.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 177.7 x 69.7 x 57.2 in. TIRES: P205/50R17 CARGO VOLUME: 14.7-46.2 ... Continue reading
2005 Ford Five Hundred Limited AWD - Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Ford Five Hundred Limited AWD It seemed like the ink was barely dry on the paperwork for Ford's buyout of Volvo Cars in 1999 when I first heard the rumor: the next-generation Taurus would be based on the Volvo S80. As automotive industry rumors go, that was a pretty wild one - ... Continue reading
The Russo and Steele Sports and Muscle in Scottsdale Collector Car Auction
Shelby Cobra Sold for 2.1 Million at Russo and Steele Ex-Factory Race Car Sets New World Record in Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ. The Russo and Steele Sports and Muscle in Scottsdale Collector Car Auction erupted in a wild bidding frenzy as a 1963 Shelby Factory 289 Cobra race car sold for over $2,000,000.00 on Saturday, J ... Continue reading
AARP, Chase Debut Industry's First Combined Membership, Credit Card
WILMINGTON, Del.--Feb. 3, 2005-- AARP Credit Cardmembers Carry One Card, Earn Point of Sale Discounts with Avis; Additional Merchants to be Added For the first time, AARP, Avis and Chase today unveiled an innovative feature that will combine the benefits of the AARP membership card with the AARP Visa(R) Credit Card all ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Announces Webcast of Fourth Quarter and Year-End Conference Call on Feb. 15
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 3 -- Drew Industries Incorporated , a White Plains, NY-based manufacturer of components for the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries, today announced it plans to release its 2004 fourth quarter and year-end financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005. ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces Release and Webcast of 2004 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results
HOUSTON--Feb. 3, 2005--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced it plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2004, prior to the market open on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005. B.B. Hollingsworth Jr., Group 1's chairman, president and chief executive off ... Continue reading
WEST CHESTER, Pa.--Feb. 3, 2005--Keystone Helicopter, an industry leader in helicopter services for 51 years, will introduce its new Silencer(TM) airframe at this year's HAI Heli-Expo. According to Jim Munda, Keystone Helicopter's Vice President of Engineering, the retrofit technology will work in virtually any rotorcr ... Continue reading
Motorsports Emporium Details Herta Sponsorship; ScaleCars.com on Rolex Daytona 24 Hour Race
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 3, 2005--David Keaveney, CEO of Motorsports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) announced today the details of their sponsorship agreement with IRL driver Bryan Herta. Keaveney comments, "Our sponsorship with Herta provides high visibility for the ScaleCars.com logo. ScaleCars.com will be worn on both s ... Continue reading
ProQuest Business Solutions to Acquire Syncata Corporation
New Technical Capabilities to Broaden Portfolio of Solutions for the Automotive Market RICHFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- ProQuest Business Solutions, a subsidiary of ProQuest Company , a leading electronic publisher for the education and automotive markets, has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire privately held Sy ... Continue reading
TJM Motorsport/Dahlback Racing USA Hosting the Viking Cup Classic Annual Ice Race and Get Together
CONCORD, N.H.--Feb. 3, 2005--TJM Motorsport LLC, the premier high performance tuning and Motorsport shop in New England, has announced plans to hold their Viking Cup Classic Annual Ice Race and Get Together on Lake Winnipesauke in February 2005. This race, in conjunction with Primedia, publishers of popular Motorsport ... Continue reading
XPEL Licenses Technology to EdgeGuard
SAN ANTONIO--Feb. 3, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) -- Revenue-Sharing Participation -- Cross-Selling Opportunities for X-Pel Product Dealers XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) announced today the signing of a software licensing agreement allowing Colorado-based EdgeGuard International ("EdgeGuard") the a ... Continue reading
Yamaha Settles Powerhead Lawsuit With Brunswick
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. settled its lawsuit today with Brunswick Corp. over the sale of Yamaha-manufactured 75 - 115 horsepower four-stroke powerheads to Brunswick. Yamaha will continue to manufacture these powerheads in the existing quantities and prices specified under their agreement until ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Renews Contract With Fidelity Information Services
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 3 -- Fidelity National Financial, Inc. , a Fortune 500 provider of products and outsourced services and solutions to financial institutions and the real estate industry, and its Fidelity Information Services ("Fidelity") division announced today the signing of a new agreement with Ford Motor Cr ... Continue reading
CarMax Raises 4th Quarter Comparable Store Sales Expectations
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 3 -- For the fourth quarter ending February 28, 2005, CarMax, Inc. today: * Raised comparable store used unit sales growth expectations to a range of 7% to 9% and * Raised earnings per share expectations to a range of 23 cents to 25 cents. On December 17, 2004, CarMax had issued fourth quarter expec ... Continue reading
- Los Clientes de Shell Aprovechan Boletos a Precio Especial - CHICAGO, 3 de febrero /PR Newswire/ -- 1.2 millones de pies cuadrados, casi 1,000 vehículos diferentes y el salón del automóvil más grande de América del Norte: Shell Oil Products US anunció hoy que estará en medio de la emoción en el Salón del Aut ... Continue reading
EA Signs Ryan Newman as Cover Athlete and Development Advisor for NASCAR SimRacing
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--Feb. 3, 2005--Electronic Arts announced today that the latest game from its NASCAR(R) videogame franchise from the EA SPORTS(TM) brand, NASCAR(R) SimRacing(TM), will feature NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series(TM) star Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge. In addition to being both cover athlete an ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops New Alternator for F1
Toyota's new F1 car, 'TF105,' to use the alternator TOKYO, Feb. 3 -- DENSO Corporation, parent company of Southfield, Mich.-based DENSO International America, Inc., today announced that it has developed a new alternator for Formula 1 (F1) racing. This alternator will be installed in the new "TF105" F1 racecar of the Pa ... Continue reading
Supreme Industries Reports Revenues and Earnings For 2004 Fourth Quarter and Full Year
GOSHEN, Ind.--Feb. 3, 2005--Supreme Industries, Inc. -- (AMEX:STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized vehicles, including truck bodies and shuttle buses, today announced financial results for the 2004 fourth quarter and year ended December 25, 2004. Substantially improved demand in all of the Company's major produc ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reports - Fourth-Quarter Earnings
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 3 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2004 fourth- quarter net income from continuing operations of $116 million or $0.43 per share, compared to year-ago net income from continuing operations of $87 million or $0.31 per share. Excluding certain items d ... Continue reading
Cadillac Displays KVH TracVision-equipped Escalade to Premier Dealers at Super Bowl
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Feb. 3, 2005-- 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV with TracVision Low-profile Satellite TV System Displayed as Ultimate Tailgating Vehicle During Press Event It's the biggest game of the season, arguably the ultimate sporting, TV, and tailgating event in the world: Super Bowl XXXIX. It seems only fitting that ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 3, 2005--The nighttime hours of Super Bowl Sunday are among the most dangerous periods of the year for drinking and driving, according to a study by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The analysis of California alcohol-related crash data for 1994-2002 measured alcohol-related deaths and injur ... Continue reading
Kia Releases Sketch of All-New Sedona Minivan
Completely Redesigned Minivan Will Debut at the Chicago Auto Show IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today released a preview sketch of the all-new 2006 Sedona minivan which will make its world premiere at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. Completely redesigned, the Sedona will be larger than the previous ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Hybrid Vehicle Market Share Expected to Peak at 3 Percent
Thirty-Eight Hybrid Vehicle Models to be Available by 2011 WESTLAKE VILLAGE,CA February 3, 2005; Despite rapid growth in hybrid-electric vehicle sales forecasted over the next few years, hybrid market share is expected to top out at 3 percent of the U.S. automotive market by 2010, according to the J.D. Power-LMC Automo ... Continue reading
Teen Drivers Pose Risk to Child Occupants
Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Find that Children Transported by Teen Drivers Are at a Much Higher Risk of Injury PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3 -- A national study of children in car crashes reports that children who were driven by teenagers were three times as likely to have a serious injury as those wh ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal: State of the Union and the Importance of Alternative Fuels
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Feb. 3 -- As President Bush made a brief but important mention of hydrogen and ethanol in his State of the Union address, there surely were millions of Americans wondering just what these fuels could offer the U.S. as it battles a growing dependence on oil, much of it imported from unstable reg ... Continue reading
Volvo Car's Safety Reputation Enhances Ford Brands
By: Ellen Akins | Ford Communications Network Inspired by research conducted by Volvo, the Ford Five Hundred has a frame structure that helps absorb crash forces before they reach the passenger compartment.DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1, 2005 -- Ford Motor Company's acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) in 1999 is result ... Continue reading
NEW YORK February 2, 2005; David Bauder writinfg for the AP reporterd that Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday yanked a planned Super Bowl advertisement that depicts a clergyman tempted by a new pickup truck after some victims of clergy sex abuse complained it made light of their trauma. The company wants to keep the focus on ... Continue reading
Car Clubs Win Golden Rule Award
Eagle One Honors Car Clubs For Outstanding Community Service Programs Turning their passion for cars into compassion for others has earned car clubs in four national regions the 12th annual Eagle One Golden Rule Award for the most outstanding community service programs during 2004. Winners were: West, Cal-Rods Car Club ... Continue reading
BEIJING--Feb. 2, 2005--Volkswagen Group China (VW China), the leading car manufacturer in the China market, has deployed at its new headquarters in Beijing a Gigabit Ethernet solution from Nortel designed to provide improved employee communications at lower costs through a high-performance local area network (LAN). The ... Continue reading
Rival Technologies CWI Prototype Update
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 2, 2005--Rival Technologies Inc., (OTCBB:RVTIF), announced today that it has commenced installation of its first CWI prototype for the transportation industry. The installation is being made to a Dodge Ram pickup truck with a 5.9 liter in-line six cylinder, 24 valve, turbocharged, inte ... Continue reading
Shell Named Official Petroleum Products and C-Store Sponsor of the 2005 Chicago Auto Show
- Shell Customers Benefit From Specially Priced Tickets - CHICAGO, Feb. 2 -- 1.2 million square feet. Nearly 1,000 different vehicles. The largest Auto Show in North America. Shell Oil Products US announced today that it will be in the middle of the excitement at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show as the "Official Petroleum Pr ... Continue reading
CRESCO, Iowa--Feb. 2, 2005--Featherlite, Inc. , a leading U.S. trailer and luxury coach manufacturer, has announced a key executive promotion. Vice President of Sales Eric Clement has been promoted by the board of directors to the newly created position of Vice President & General Manager, Trailer Division. The promoti ... Continue reading
West Test. Dodge Notes. Ryan Newman and Kasey Kahne
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005 Ray Cooper California Speedway Clear!Blue WEST TEST. DAY 3. 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge Charger) WITH THE STRONG WIND HERE TODAY IS TESTING A WASTE OF TIME? "No, we can at least compare ourselves to everybody else. ... Continue reading
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 2, 2005--United Auto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, has acquired Lanier Honda in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Located in the northeast Atlanta metro area, along the rapidly growing Interstate 85 corridor, UAG's newest Honda franchise will be renamed Honda Mall of G ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company headquartered in the Delaware Valley with nearly 500 employees in the tri-county area, will showcase its all-new progressive SUV, the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca at the 2005 Philadelphia Auto Show. The vehicle is making its world debut this year, and this is the first time the v ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Feb. 2 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2005, ended December 31, 2004. Operating Performance Revenues for the first quarter were $73.3 million, a 24.2% increase from $59.0 million for the same ... Continue reading
Williams Controls Reports First Quarter 2005 Results
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 2 -- Williams Controls, Inc. (the "Company") today announced its results for the 2005 first quarter ended December 31, 2004. Net sales of $15,169,000 were 21.0% higher than the net sales of $12,538,000 in the corresponding quarter last year. The Company reported net income of $1,714,000, or $.04 pe ... Continue reading
Forensic Safety Expert Raises Issue on Cargo Injuries in Passenger Vehicles
Independent Firm Petitions NHTSA to Raise Safety Standards in U.S. Who: Alan Cantor, Crash Safety Engineer and Founder of ARCCA, Incorporated. ARCCA is a nationally recognized independent source for analyzing and communicating complex issues, such as improving crash survival. What: Provides commentary on a recently-com ... Continue reading
ZAP Smart Car Orders Accelerate to Over $40,000,000
Media Preview Underway SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Major U.S. automotive dealers gave industry pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) an additional $16,000,000 in purchase orders for the Smart Car Americanized by ZAP. This is in addition to the original $21,000,000 reported on February 1. This brings the total amount of ... Continue reading
Motorcycle and Generator Tests Conducted by Hong Kong Exhaust Emissions Laboratory (HKEEL) LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2 -- The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), an executive Agency of the Department for Transport, is closely linked with the United Kingdom Government and European policy formulation and enforcement of vehicle s ... Continue reading
All-new, third-generation Mazda MX-5 roadster to debut at 2005 Geneva Motor Show
The secret is out: Mazda Motor Corporation will publicly reveal the much anticipated third generation MX-5 roadster at the 75th annual Geneva International Motor Show. The all-new two-seater will be shown for the first time at a VIP event during the evening of February 28 and will make its public debut at a press confe ... Continue reading
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