General Motors Announces Alliance With Women In Film
GM Launches New Effort To Support Women In The Entertainment Industry UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIF. January 5, 2004; General Motors today announced a multi-year alliance with Women In Film, the world's leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the efforts of women in the entertainment industry. The announcement ... Continue reading
Emergency Road Service Calls Increase, Says AAA Michigan
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 5 -- Winter weather has caused AAA call center volumes to increase, AAA Michigan reported today. As of 4:30 p.m. today, the Auto Club assisted more than 2,171 motorists. The major problems experienced by AAA members were spinouts, minor crashes, dead batteries and ignition issues. To ensure that t ... Continue reading
Robb Report Editors Select Aston Martin DB9 as 2005 Car of the Year
Luxury Lifestyle Authority Lauds Exceptional Styling and Performance MALIBU, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Praised as "a rare automobile that will go the distance, and then go beyond the farthest horizon," the Aston Martin DB9 has been selected by the editors of Robb Report as the magazine's 2005 Car of the Year. Scheduled to be f ... Continue reading
Morgenthaler Announces Acquisition of Phillips & Temro Industries, Inc.
Leading supplier of products to the diesel engine market to become newest Morgenthaler platform company CLEVELAND, Jan. 5 -- Morgenthaler Partners announced today the acquisition of Phillips & Temro Industries (PTI), a leading supplier of products for diesel engine related markets. With industry-leading brands ZeroStar ... Continue reading
Bad Toys Holdings Acquires Control of Gambler Motorcycle Company, Inc.
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--Jan. 5, 2005--Bad Toys Holdings, Inc., (OTCBB:BTYH), a Nevada corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling custom V-Twin motorcycles, custom street rods and providing brokerage service to custom, classic cars and motorcycle owners, announced today it has acquired control of Gambler ... Continue reading
Henkel Donates in Aid of Flood Victims
Immediate aid for victims of the flood disaster in Southeast Asia GULPH MILLS, Pa., and DUSSELDORF, Germany, Jan. 5 -- As immediate aid following the flood disaster in Southeast Asia, Henkel has pledged a cash donation of $677,000 (500,000 euros). In addition, Henkel is preparing to send clothing and hygiene products v ... Continue reading
Atlantic Mutual Ranked Highly Again By New York Drivers
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Atlantic Mutual has had fewer complaints upheld by the New York State Insurance Department than any other company over the past three years. Each year, the Department investigates thousands of complaints from auto insurance consumers and decides which are of merit, or "upheld." Atlantic Mutual has h ... Continue reading
iBiquity Partners with iLab America to Create Reference Designs for Digital HD Radio(TM) Products
Joint Initiative Will Result in Wider Selection, Lowered Prices For HD Radio Products LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- International Consumer Electronics Show -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology, and iLab America, a leader in digital audio product designs, announced today that the ... Continue reading
Visteon Joins Boston Acoustics and Dolby to Show Branded Surround Sound
Automotive family entertainment systems move to the next level with demonstrating DVD audio with the first wireless Dolby Headphone solution LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Visteon Corporation continues to expand its premium branded audio product offerings through a collaborative relationship with Dolby Laboratories and Boston Ac ... Continue reading
Visteon Innovations Make Travel More Enjoyable
Automotive electronics and lighting technology offer new options for entertainment, information and visibility LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Consumer research shows drivers are looking for technology to help make driving easier and more enjoyable. Visteon Corporation applies its expertise to bring consumer-focused electronic in ... Continue reading
Pioneer Adds Second Full-Featured System to Family of Navigation Products
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2005-- AVIC-D1 Can Receive Detailed Traffic Information from XM NavTraffic, Offers Audio Entertainment, Vehicle Dynamics and Emergency Information in Double DIN chassis Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. introduced today another new, full-featured, in-car navigation system designed for the millions of ve ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2005--Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the established leader in mobile entertainment products, today unveiled its AVH-P5700DVD, its most affordable in-car multi-media center that offers a 6.5-inch motorized touch screen monitor, DVD/CD/.mp3 playback, high power MOSFET 50 X 4 output and detachable fac ... Continue reading
Every Car Owner Deserves the Cool Technologies Packed in Pioneer's New Car Stereos
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2005--Heated seats, 20-inch rims, and brushed aluminum trim interior may be all the rage, but the hot ticket for today's car owners is an aftermarket car stereo with cool new technologies like compressed audio playback, satellite radio, iTunes(R) AAC and iPod(R) capability. The 11 new car stereos int ... Continue reading
RIVERadio(TM) to Develop Low Priced HD Radio(TM) Receiver
New Transportable Tabletop Radio Expected to Debut in 2005 With iBiquity Digital's HD Radio Technology LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology, announced today a licensing agreement with RIVERadio to develo ... Continue reading
The Commerce Insurance Company Asks Court to Review New Massachusetts Residual Market Rules
WEBSTER, Mass.--Jan. 5, 2005--The Commerce Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Commerce Group, Inc. , filed an action today in Massachusetts Superior Court, Suffolk County, in response to the new rules published by the Division of Insurance for the automobile residual market system. Commerce is asking t ... Continue reading
OLDSMAR, Fla., Jan. 5 -- GreenLeaf Auto Recyclers, a leading supplier of recycled parts and services to the Automotive Collision Repair industry, and eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) , a leading provider of managed collision repair services and insurance claims processing technology applications, announced today a te ... Continue reading
2005 LA AUTO SHOW:Hyundai Unveils First Hydrogen-Powered Tucson SUV
Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicle Will Initiate Fleet Testing Program LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- Hyundai Motor Co.'s fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) program today unveiled its second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson FCEV, at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The Tucson FCEV is Hyundai's first hydrogen-powered vehicle tak ... Continue reading
2005 LA AUTO SHOW: Supercharged Volvo XC90 V8 Debuts
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2005; Hot on the heels of the introduction of Volvo's first V8 engine at the 2004 Paris International Auto Show, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) is proud to present the eye-grabbing supercharged XC90 V8 at this year's Greater Los Angeles auto show. And there may be no better place to show t ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Import Automakers Offered Record Incentives in December
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer automotive incentive in the United States was $2,512 per vehicle sold in December 2004, up $57, or 2.3%, from December 2003, and up $117, or 4.9%, f ... Continue reading
All-New 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8: Beefed-Up American Muscle
- SRT-tuned 425-horsepower 6.1-liter HEMI(R) gives Dodge Magnum 85 additional horses, a 25 percent increase in power - "Dodge Magnum on steroids" hauls in more ways than one - SRT Performance: 0-60 mph in low 5-second range, 0-100-0 mph in mid 16- second range, 60-0 mph in approximately 110 feet LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- ... Continue reading
Local Epidemic of Young Driver Deaths Reinforces Need for Education
Clinic Offers Young Women Safe Driving Strategies, Auto Care Basics WHAT: Fatality data show that young drivers continue to be over- represented in fatal crashes. In the Washington, DC area alone, more than twenty young people have been killed on the roads in recent months. For young females, the outlook is even more d ... Continue reading
New Kenwood CD Receivers to Feature Patent-Pending PhatNoise mCD(TM) Search and Play Music System and Integrated Support for a Wide Range of Latest Digital Music Codecs LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- PhatNoise, Inc., an industry leader in digital media technology, and Kenwood Corporation, premier manufacturer of car audio prod ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C., Jan. 5 -- The following is a statement from Trevor Ashline, President, Safety Solutions, regarding NASCAR's ban of Hutchens Device: I have spent the last three years working closely with NASCAR officials to successfully develop and distribute head and neck restraint systems that provide life-saving prote ... Continue reading
- 500/500/500 cubic inches, horsepower and torque on tap - with a top - SRT Performance: 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds, 60-0 mph braking in less than 100 feet, 0-100-0 mph in low 12-second range - Hardtop 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 offers racing, autocross enthusiasts new alternative LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- The Dodge Vipe ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Outpaces Industry, Posting a 26 Percent Year-End Gain
BREA, Calif.--Jan. 5, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) enjoyed the largest 2004 sales increase of any non-luxury brand in the United States, excluding new entrants, posting a 26 percent increase in year-to-date sales and a 12 percent increase in December 2004 sales compared to the same month last year. Leading ... Continue reading
2005 LA Auto Show: Lexus LF-S Concept Vehicle Makes U.S. Debut
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- The Lexus LF-S concept car made its U.S. debut today at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. First introduced at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, the LF-S is a next-generation sedan that expresses the Lexus brand's new conception of luxury car design. "The LF-series is much more than a parade of sho ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Volvo's 3CC concept car, which won "Best Design" and five Gold Standards at the recent Michelin Challenge Bibendum environmental competition in Shanghai, China, has caught the attention of editors at the environmentally-focused Green Car Journal. An auto enthusiast magazine that blends perform ... Continue reading
2005 LA Auto Show: Suzuki Displays Expanded Line of Production Vehicles
2005 Reno and Forenza Wagon and Suzuki Works Techno (SWT) Vehicles Make American Suzuki a Must-See for Show Goers BREA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) arrives at the 2005 Los Angeles International Auto Show at a unique time in its 20-year history of selling cars and SUVs in the United States. Sale ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's SRT Adds Even More Horsepower to HEMI(R)
- A new level of HEMI(R) performance: 25 percent more power -- 85 additional horsepower - SRT 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 produces 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque - SRT HEMI's 69.8 horsepower-per-liter rating exceeds even that of the legendary 1966 'Street HEMI' AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5 -- Back in the day, it was ni ... Continue reading
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 5 -- The ballots are in! Road & Track magazine readers have voted for the second-annual Road & Track Readers' Choice Award: The Best Car 2005. And the winner is ... the Chevrolet Corvette. According to Road & Track reader Jim Gaeschke of St. Charles, Missouri: "One cannot ask for more of a t ... Continue reading
Chrome Releases Enhancements To VIN Data Product
PORTLAND, Ore.--Jan. 5, 2005--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, announced today the release of version 2.0 of its VIN Data product, a data source that can be used to provide details for an individual vehicle or a small group of vehicles for any giv ... Continue reading
ASC to Sponsor Breakfast at Inaugural L.A. Auto Show Design Forum
Another Part of Company's Growing West Coast Presence LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- ASC Incorporated, a full-service specialty-vehicle design and development partner for automotive manufacturers, this Thursday (Jan. 6) will sponsor a designers breakfast and panel discussion at the first annual Los Angeles Auto Show Designers ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Offers Tips for Driving on Ice and Snow
AURORA, Ill., Jan. 5 -- AAA Chicago offers the following driving tips to motorists traveling on snow covered or icy roads: Know your vehicle and how it operates. Not all cars respond the same to slippery roads. Knowing how to handle your vehicle and how it responds in various weather conditions is important. You should ... Continue reading
Historic Agreement Propels Digital HD Radio(TM) Broadcasting Forward
21 Leading Radio Groups Accelerate Rollout of iBiquity's HD Radio Technology, Commit to Convert 2,000 AM & FM Stations to Digital LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- International Consumer Electronics Show -- Twenty-one of the nation's top radio broadcast groups and iBiquity Digital Corporation announced an historic agreement today t ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 5 -- The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) -- in partnership with WJR Radio (760AM) -- will present its 17th annual Automotive Outlook Conference Tuesday, January 11, 2005 in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The theme of this year's conference is "Survival i ... Continue reading
Delphi and Comcast Announce Development Effort for In-Vehicle Mobile Video Delivery
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- At the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show, Delphi Corp. and Comcast Corporation plan to announce an agreement today under which the two companies will work together to develop ways to allow users to select video content, transfer it to an in-vehicle entertainment system, and take it with them on the go ... Continue reading
Auto Centrix, Inc. Announces Completion Phase Of Automotive VIN Explosion Software
TAMPA, Fla. & HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--Jan. 5, 2005-- VIN Software Is Expected To Distribute And Manage Vehicle Information More Rapidly And Accurately Auto Centrix, Inc.(ATCX.PK) announced today that it is in the final stages of development, with Vortex Solution Inc of Montreal, Quebec, of an automotive VIN explosion sof ... Continue reading
Company-Specific Web Data Very Accessible ... but Seldom Acted Upon ... and Rarely Shared Inability to Maintain Up-to-Date Information, Abundance of Superficial Info Symptomatic of Commitment-Related Issues DETROIT, Jan. 5 -- Senior automotive executives and mid-level managers are less than satisfied with the performan ... Continue reading
G.I. Joe's Stores Help in Tsunami Disaster Relief Effort
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Jan. 5 -- Norm Daniels, President and CEO of G.I. Joe's Stores today announced plans to answer President Bush's call for businesses to help in the disaster relief effort for victims of the December 26 Tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia. "Americans, and especially Northwest residents, have always ... Continue reading
Tripath Introduces World's First Digital Amplifier Processor for Automotive Head Units
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Jan. 5, 2005-- The New TCD6001 Class-T(R) Digital Amplifier Processor Provides Digital Input Solution for High Power Automotive Applications Tripath introduces the TCD6001 Class-T(R) digital amplifier processor. The TCD6001 accepts 6 channels of input and provides 4 complementary single-bit data strea ... Continue reading
ACS' TripPak SCANNING Network Expands; WILCOHESS and Road Ranger Sign Exclusive Agreements
DALLAS, Jan. 5 -- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., , a premier provider of business process and information technology outsourcing solutions, announced today that it signed exclusive placement contracts with WILCOHESS, LLC and Ranger Enterprises, Inc. The two operators of convenience stores and truck stop chains wil ... Continue reading
Audiovox Introduces SkyBox Mobile Video Satellite RV Antenna System
Developed by RaySat, System Receives 500 Digital Channels While Moving HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Audiovox Corporation today launched SkyBox, the company's first product designed to add live digital satellite TV to Mobile Video systems. SkyBox can receive Dish Network and all other direct-to-home DBS prov ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Jan. 5, 2005--Gaining a prime spot on the shelves of Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target and other retailers is typically a dream of most new business enterprises selling consumer goods. Not so for Combined Technologies Group, a developer of mobile computing and entertainment products, marketed under the NordiCon label ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Jan. 5, 2005--Factory Logic(TM), the leading provider of lean manufacturing and supply chain management solutions, announces that the Automotive Group of Johnson Controls Inc. has initiated deployment of the Factory Logic Lean Operations Management System across 30 Johnson Controls manufacturing faciliti ... Continue reading
Zap to Unveil Lithium Battery for Laptops at CES in Las Vegas
Portable Power Supply Works With Laptops, Phones, Cameras, More LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Advanced transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) will unveil a new lithium battery system that powers a wide array of mobile electronics, from mp3 players to laptops, at the world's largest technology trade show, CES in Las V ... Continue reading
One of the World's Largest Providers of Automotive Aftermarket Products, Panasonic Selects SRS Circle Surround Automotive LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Maintaining its position at the forefront of new and exciting technologies, Panasonic announces the launch of the first mobile CD and DVD receivers to include Circle Surround Au ... Continue reading
Second Consecutive Award in the Mobile/Vehicle Electronics Audio/Video Category HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Audiovox Corporation today announced that for the second year in a row, an Audiovox Mobile Video System has been named an Honoree in the CEA 2005 Innovations Award Competition. Designed to showcase t ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Taps William Cline to Head Beru Acquisition Team
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5 -- BorgWarner Inc. announced that William (Skip) C. Cline was named Vice President, Acquisition Coordination and Special Projects. In addition, Jeffery J. Obermayer was named Vice President and Controller; Anthony D. Hensel was appointed Vice President and Treasurer; and Christopher H. Vance ... Continue reading
Audiovox iPod Mobile Interface Kit Puts iPod on the Road
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- In response to the overwhelming popularity of the iPod(R), Audiovox Corporation has announced a compatibility program that allows the device to play through your car stereo system. According to Tom Malone, Senior VP, Sales, "Unless you've been off the planet you know that iPod(R ... Continue reading
Audiovox Offers Exclusive Expeditor Mobile Video Line Under Advent Brand
Line To Include Overhead Drop-Down And Headrest Systems HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- In deference to the company's long history as a major supplier to the expeditor market, Audiovox Corporation today announced the Company's first mobile video line under the Advent brand, which will be dedicated exclusively ... Continue reading
Audiovox Expands In Dash Mobile Theatre Line Up
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Audiovox Corporation , the recognized leader in rear seat entertainment, has turned its attention to the front seat market with the expansion of its mobile multi-media product line-up. The company entered the market last year with the introduction of four models. For 2005, Audio ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Mount Gives Bikers Satellite Radio
XACT Communication(TM) & Kuryakyn USA Release Satellite Radio Receiver Mount for Motorcycles NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- XACT Communication, a leader in consumer electronic solutions, and motorcycle industry leader Kuryakyn USA are pleased to announce the release of a satellite radio receiver mount, made specifically for recre ... Continue reading
Dealer Specialties Chooses Carfax
FAIRFAX, Va.--Jan. 5, 2005--Starting now, instant access to Carfax Vehicle History Reports is available on more than 4,600 dealer Web sites as the result of a partnership between Dealer Specialties and Carfax. Dealer Specialties adds a powerful sales tool to its customers' online inventory by automatically linking to C ... Continue reading
Garmin GPS 60 and GPSMAP 60 Offer Rugged, Low-Priced Navigation
OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 5 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today unveiled the GPS 60 and GPSMAP(R) 60 -- two feature-packed handheld GPS navigators with large, high-resolution monochrome displays. The products made their debut at the 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show and will be displayed at ... Continue reading
Garmin(R) Builds a Bluetooth(R) GPS Sensor for Mobile Devices
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today introduced the GPS 10(TM), a sensor that receives location data from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and transmits that information to mobile devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology. The product made its debut at the 2005 Inter ... Continue reading
Introducing the Garmin(R) StreetPilot(R) c320 and c330 Navigators
At the Intersection of Simplicity and Value OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 5 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , has introduced the StreetPilot c320 and c330, a new series of automotive GPS navigators that combine an intuitive, easy-to-use operating system with an elegant and refined design -- at a very affordabl ... Continue reading
AutoVIBES: Consumer Dependency on Incentives Remains at High Levels
ROCHESTER, N.Y. and IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- AutoVIBES, a monthly automotive study from Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research tracking consumer automotive buying intentions, today reveals that as the year draws to a close, car buyers say the purchase of their next vehicle is still heavily depen ... Continue reading
Garmin(R) Unveils the iQue(R) M5: Satellite Navigation in a Pocket PC
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today at the International Consumer Electronics Show introduced the iQue M5, the company's first Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(TM)-based Pocket PC enabled with GPS and Bluetooth(R) wireless technology. The iQue M5 features Garmin's integrated suite o ... Continue reading
XM NavTraffic Service to Be Available with New Aftermarket Vehicle Navigation Systems
LAS VEGAS and WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 3.2 million subscribers, announced today that the XM NavTraffic service will be available with new, aftermarket vehicle navigation systems in 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724 ... Continue reading
Panasonic to Offer Thirteen XM-Ready Car Stereo Head Units in 2005
LAS VEGAS and WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 3.2 million subscribers, announced today that Panasonic, one of the world's leading car stereo manufacturers, will offer thirteen models of XM- Ready car stereo head units in 2005. (Logo: http://www. ... Continue reading
Washington DC's Metro Adds Zipcar to Expand Innovative Car-Sharing Program
Commuters and Metro Riders to Have Convenient Access to BMWs, MINIS, Toyota Prius Hybrids, Scions, Pickup Trucks and More for Rent by the Hour or Day WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Metro riders are about to get more Zip in their trip. Zipcar, the largest car-sharing company in the country, has announced a partnership with the W ... Continue reading
KOBE, Japan--Jan. 5, 2005-- ECLIPSE by Fujitsu Ten Casts Excitement Over 2005 CES Show With Introduction of Second Generation "Must-Have" Automotive Audio Video Navigation Control Units ECLIPSE unveils second-generation AVN products that integrate advanced navigation and multi-entertainment at the 2005 Consumer Electro ... Continue reading
Flexcar Named 'Top Brand with a Conscience'; Among Only Eight Global Companies
SEATTLE--Jan. 5, 2005--Flexcar (www.flexcar.com), the nation's oldest and largest provider of car-sharing programs was chosen by the Medinge Group (www.medinge.org), an international think-tank on business and branding, as one of eight "Top Brands with a Conscience" in its second annual report. The international collec ... Continue reading
WHO: Stuart Elliott, New York Times Columnist, will moderate an interactive discussion with prominent advertising executives including -- Colleen Cleary, senior partner, J. Walter Thompson, representing Ford Motor Company -- Neale Halliday, chief strategic officer, BBDO, representing DaimlerChrysler -- Mark Lantz, exec ... Continue reading
KBB.com Reveals Top 20 Most Researched New Vehicles of 2004
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Kelley Blue Book's Web site www.kbb.com, the No. 1 online vehicle pricing and information resource among car-buyers reveals what nearly 72 million unique shoppers to its site were considering buying over the last year. Month after month and year after year, Honda and Toyota dominate kbb.com's ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Pricing on 2006 MAZDASPEED6, Introduces MAZDA3 and RX-8 Special Edition Models
- 2005 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show Kicks Off Mazda's Year With Big Announcements - LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing for the company's high-performance MAZDASPEED6 sedan. When the car goes on sale in summer 2005, it will be priced from $27,995 (Manufacturer's Sugges ... Continue reading
RESTON, Va.--Jan. 5, 2005--Factory-to-dealer deliveries of recreation vehicles (RVs) surged by double digits in 2004, reaching their highest level since 1978. Strong RV sales are expected to continue during the decade ahead. Consumers purchased RVs at a record pace last year, despite record-high gasoline prices. Univer ... Continue reading
TORONTO--Jan. 5, 2005-- Four of the Seven Major Auto Manufacturers Embrace Brandimensions' Online Market Intelligence Services to Monitor how Vehicle Brands and Marketing Messages are Aligned with Market Preferences Brandimensions Inc., an international leader in the online brand protection and market intelligence indu ... Continue reading
Converting Waste Automobile Heat Into Electrical Power
Goals Include Improved Auto Fuel Economy, Reduced Environmental Pollutants, Creation of New Source of Renewable Energy DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 5 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, BSST LLC, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to lead the development of an effic ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS: World Premiere of Redesigned 4-door Rio
Kia plans to export 93,500 units of the new Rio in 2005 January 4, 2005 -- SEOUL -- Kia Motors today released the first images of the newly redesigned Rio compact sedan that is scheduled to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, USA. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the all-new R ... Continue reading
2005 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE: VEHICLE OVERVIEW
2005 Ford Mustang Convertible * Convertible shares its foundation with the bold, hot-selling 2005 Mustang coupe * Platform engineered for coupe and convertible * Top looks good up or down; protects against wind noise and water when up * Clever touches manage air flow, make interior comfortable and quiet 2005 LA Auto Sh ... Continue reading
January 4, 2005 -- Torrance, CA -- With record-breaking 2004 annual sales, Lexus retains its crown as America's No.1-selling luxury brand for the fifth consecutive year. The automaker today reported total year-end sales of 287,927, up 10.5 percent over last year's record-breaking sales. "It's great to be number one, bu ... Continue reading
GM, Ford Sales Down in 2004 While Chrysler and Japanese Automakers See Their Sales Increase
, AP Auto Writer DETROIT january4, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that the traditional Big Three automakers retained their positions atop the U.S. industry in 2004, but record years for Japanese carmakers helped them chip away further at Detroit's hold on the American automotive market. General Motors ... Continue reading
Lexus Highlights Advanced Safety and Technology Systems at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4 -- It's that time of the year again. The new year signals the start of the Los Angeles Auto Show, the first major auto show of 2005. Every year, the show attracts more and more consumers shopping for their next new car or looking for their dream car. Finding a parking spot will be a challenge, ... Continue reading
Ault Incorporated Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2005 Results
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 4, 2005-- Revenue Up 10% for Six Months Ended November 28, 2004; Sales Flat for Second Quarter; Conference Call Set for Wednesday, January 5 at 8:00 a.m. CT Ault Incorporated reported results for its second quarter fiscal 2005 ended November 28, 2004. For the fiscal quarter, net sales were $11.0 milli ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. - 2005 Outlook
AURORA, Ontario, January 4 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) will announce its outlook for 2005 on Thursday, January 13, 2005. Magna will present its 2005 outlook at the Auto Analyst of New York (AANY) Detroit Auto Conference on Thursday, January 13, 2005 at 12:00 noon EST (Toronto Time). M ... Continue reading
WHAT: World Debut of the fifth generation Jetta, Volkswagen of America, Inc.'s top-selling nameplate. WHO: Len Hunt, executive vice president, Volkswagen of America, Inc. WHEN: Wednesday January 5, 2005: * 10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. PST Pre-Conference Uplinking * 11:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. PST Worldwide Reveal * 11:45 a.m.-12:45 ... Continue reading
Consolidated Sports Media Group, Inc. Announces Merchandising Partner
ADDISON, Texas--Jan. 4, 2005--Consolidated Sports Media Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CSGU) today announced it has reached an agreement with Eagle Promotions to be the exclusive merchandise partner on the Racetrack Girls Go Nutz and Racetrack Rednecks video series and Trackfest project. Eagle Promotions, based in Las Vegas, ... Continue reading
Kawasaki Announces New Owners Club; Riders of Kawasaki Replaces GTOC
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 4, 2005-- New Owners Club Enhances Motorcycling Experience; Premium Membership Includes 24-Hour Roadside Assistance; Free One-Year Membership for New Buyers Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. announced the launch of the new Kawasaki owners club, effective immediately, which replaces the Good Times(TM) O ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Jan. 4, 2005--@utoRevenue(TM), the nation's leader in permission based marketing for the automotive industry, announced today that the company had grown over 120% in 2004, reached the 4 million mark for sending permission based emails, and generated an estimated $20 million in additional revenue for its auto de ... Continue reading
GM Racing and The Bondurant School Develop DEI Drivers
GM Racing and The Bondurant School Develop Future NASCAR Stars Hmiel, Menard and Moore Learn Road Racing Skills from Bondurant, Fellows DETROIT - GM Racing and The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving graduated three new racing drivers from the Advanced Road Racing class in December. Young NASCAR stars from ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports 4.1 Percent Increase of Certified Pre-Owned Sales
MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 4 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 55,208 certified pre-owned vehicles for 2004, representing a 4.1 percent increase over the 53,021 units sold in 2003. This marks the sixth consecutive record year of Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned sales. "As a growing number of pre-owned Mercedes- ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Jan. 4 -- Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) today announced the formation of the Vydyne Automotive global development team, aimed at increasing its presence in the global automotive segment. Through the implementation of this team, Solutia will offer a bundled family of nylon based product solutions for ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 4 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced the resignation of Finbarr O'Neill as President and CEO. O'Neill has accepted a position as President and CEO of Reynolds & Reynolds, located in Dayton, Ohio. Mitsubishi Motors President of Manufacturing Rich Gilligan has been appointed t ... Continue reading
All-New Jetta Makes World Debut at L.A. Auto Show
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4 -- Volkswagen will debut an all-new Jetta at the Greater L.A. Auto Show. The 2005 Jetta goes on sale in the U.S. and Canada in March. A dramatic laser light unveiling of the 2005 Jetta will be held at 11:15 a.m. PST January 5, 2005 at the Volkswagen exhibit in the South Hall of the L.A. Convention C ... Continue reading
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