Agilisys Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2004 Results
Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Sequential Revenue Growth ATLANTA, Jan. 6 -- Agilisys, a leading global provider of vertically oriented enterprise business solutions to select manufacturing industries, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended November 30, 2003. Total revenue for the second quarter wa ... Continue reading
Amicus Urges Transport Minister to Act to Save UK Rail Manufacturing
LONDON, January 7 -- Trade union Amicus will today meet Kim Howell, Transport Minister to warn that the country that invented the railways may end up making no trains of its own. The Union will ask government to find interim contracts for the Bombardier Derby plant which is at risk of closure. Derby is Bombardier's mos ... Continue reading
Cognex Implements New Business Initiatives to Accelerate Growth in New Markets
NATICK, Mass.--Jan. 6, 2004--Cognex Corporation , the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems, announced today that it has formed two new product teams within its Modular Vision Systems Division in order to focus engineering and marketing resources on new markets and applications for machine vision systems t ... Continue reading
GM Announces Its Latest Breakthrough Promotion
1,000 2004 GM Vehicles to be Given Away in 56-Day Campaign DETROIT, Jan. 4 -- General Motors introduced its Hot Button marketing program today, the latest in a line of ground-breaking marketing initiatives aimed at reaching consumers more effectively. Combining a breakthrough concept with tightly integrated marketing s ... Continue reading
Hanson Capital Partners, LLC Completes Stock Sales Pursuant to Trading Plan
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Jan. 6, 2004--Winnebago Industries, Inc. announced that it was informed today that Hanson Capital Partners, LLC ("HCP"), which is owned and controlled by the family of Company founder John K. Hanson and his wife, Luise V. Hanson, completed the sale of 700,000 shares of the Company's common stock that ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 6, 2004--Law Firm Sommers, Schwartz, Silver & Schwartz announces that fifty-four former Visteon employees have filed suit against the $18 billion automotive supplier, charging, among other counts, fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty, good faith and fair dealing. The former emp ... Continue reading
Visteon Presentation to Automotive Analysts to be Web Cast January 8
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Visteon Corporation , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive components and integrated systems, will participate in the Automotive Analysts of New York 2004 Detroit Automotive Conference in Dearborn on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, from approximately 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (EST). (Logo ... Continue reading
Ford to Meet With Investment Community During 2004 Detroit Auto Show
Ford Motor Company will meet with members of the investment community in Dearborn on Friday, Jan. 9, at 9 a.m. to discuss the company's 2004 business outlook and financial milestones. Ford Motor Company CEO Bill Ford, President and Chief Operating Officer Nick Scheele, Chief Financial Officer Don Leclair, Group Vice Pr ... Continue reading
2003 December and Year End Auto Sales Scorecard
DETROIT, Jan 6, 2004; Reuters reported the U.S. sales and market shares of cars and light trucks listed by auto groups and their wholly owned subsidiaries for December versus the same year-earlier month and for the year-to-date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate. ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Federal Safety Chief Visits
DETROIT Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that the head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cheered the Big Three automakers' new emphasis on cars instead of sport utility vehicles Tuesday during a visit to the North American International Auto Show. "We know that passenger cars are in fact t ... Continue reading
Isuzu 2003 December Sales Dive
DETROIT, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Following are Isuzu Motors Ltd U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in December 2003 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. Dec 2003 Dec 2002 % Change All Vehicles 2,096 4,243 -52.5% Domestic Car 0 0 N.A. Domestic Truck 2,096 3,809 -47.1% Import Car 0 0 N.A. Import Truck ... Continue reading
As the Temperature Drops, Calls for Road Service Climb, Reports AAA Michigan
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 6 -- As of 2 p.m. today (January 6), AAA Michigan reports that Emergency Road Service staff have assisted more than 2,220 motorists stranded due to cold weather conditions. Over a three-day period beginning Sunday, January 4, more than 8,500 people have requested assistance from the Auto Club -- n ... Continue reading
Roush Acquires Renowned Race-Engine Manufacturer Mountune Racing, Limited
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Roush, a leading supplier of advanced automotive engineering services and specialty vehicle body accessories, today announced the acquisition of Mountune Racing, Limited, of England. This acquisition is part of Roush's on-going strategy to expand their European engineering operations, and will ... Continue reading
December 2003 Subaru US Car Sales Down
DETROIT, Jan 6, 2004; Reuters reported the Subaru U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in December 2003 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 26 selling days this month vs. 25 in the month last year, and 307 this year to date vs. 307 l ... Continue reading
All-New Ford F-150 Named 2004 North American Truck of The Year
-- The all-new F-150 now adds 2004 "North American Truck of The Year" to its growing list of awards and accolades. It received the award at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The award is selected by a panel of 49 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada. You can reach the story dire ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Announces Agreement with Strick
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that its Commercial Highway Division reached an agreement with Strick Corporation. The agreement provides that Hayes Lemmerz will supply 100% of all standard, non-specified, wheel end components for Strick in 2004 and 2005. This includes Cen ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Jan. 6, 2004--The Automotive Women's Alliance (AWA) will hold its annual Auto Show Breakfast featuring Jacqui Dedo, Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Worldwide Market Operations, Motorola Automotive, Tuesday, January 13, 2004, 7:15 a.m. at The Detroit Club, 712 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI. Ms. Dedo wi ... Continue reading
New freewire Wireless Home Control System Brings High-Tech Convenience To Consumers DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- The HomeLink(R) Wireless Control System from automotive interior supplier Johnson Controls continues to flourish through new business relationships and added value for consumers. The latest development is a new compat ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Interior Products Featured on General Motors' New Crossover Sport Vans
Company to Supply a Number of Major Systems for Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac And Saturn Models DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Officials at automotive supplier Johnson Controls announced that the company has been selected by General Motors to supply a number of interior products for the automaker's 2005 crossover sport vans (CSV). (Lo ... Continue reading
AAA Emergency Roadside Assistance Responds to First Cold-Snap of the Year
AURORA, Ill., Jan. 6 -- AAA Chicago's Emergency Roadside Assistance crews have been especially busy as a result of the first extremely cold weather conditions of the year. On Jan. 5, the customer care advocates in the Aurora Call Center answered nearly 3,000 calls from motorists needing assistance in Illinois and North ... Continue reading
Alpine Debuts World's First Car Audio Head Units That Allow True Integration With iPod
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, will demonstrate at CES the world's first solution that enables consumers to connect and control their iPod from their in-vehicle sound system. Alpine's iPod Ready strategy is part ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Renews Sponsorship of Rocketsports Racing in Champ Car World Series
DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Johnson Controls today announced its continued sponsorship of Lansing, Michigan-based Rocketsports Racing in the 2004 Champ Car World Series. Brian Kesseler, group vice president and general manager of customer business units for the Automotive Group of Johnson Controls, and Rocketsports team owner, ... Continue reading
Mechatronics: The Future of the Automotive Industry?
LONDON--Jan. 6, 2004--The ever-increasing demand for 'intelligent' safety features and heightened comfort in vehicles has led to a corresponding boom in mechatronics. Mechatronics, a relatively new concept that combines mechanics, electronics and software technologies, is expected to revolutionise the automotive indust ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show:Johnson Controls' Displays Point Trip Information System
Company Collaborates With Navigation Technologies to Offer Digital Maps Linked To Point-Of-Interest Data DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Johnson Controls has developed the Point(TM) Location Based Trip Information system, an easy-to-use, cost- effective product that provides trip data to drivers with reduced complexity. The system ... Continue reading
2003 Kia Achieves 10th Consecutive Year of Record Sales
December Sales Up 27 Percent, Year-To-Date Revenues up 10 Percent IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record sales numbers for the month of December, highlighting the company's tenth consecutive year of sales increases. With a 27 percent increase over the same month last year, the company ... Continue reading
Pioneer North America Merges Automotive OEM Team to Enhance Market Position
Move Will Combine Detroit-Based Sales/Engineering Group With Manufacturing Arm LONG BEACH, Calif., and DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Pioneer North America today announced that its automotive OEM sales company will merge with its manufacturing and engineering company to create a single entity that leverages the strengths of both c ... Continue reading
Eaton Plans Joint Venture with Changzhou Senstar Automobile Air Conditioner Co. Ltd. in China
CLEVELAND--Jan. 6, 2004--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it has agreed to form a joint venture with Changzhou Senstar Automobile Air Conditioner Co. Ltd. in China to produce automotive air conditioning hose and tube assemblies and power steering hose and tube assemblies in Shanghai ... Continue reading
Trimble Unveils Small, Battery-Powered Automobile Location Device
TrimTrac Locator Ideal for Monitoring, Security and Recovery Applications LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Trimble introduced today the world's most practical and affordable location device for consumer-oriented automotive applications -- the TrimTrac(TM) locator. With its low cost, small size and battery-powered operation, the Tr ... Continue reading
Acer America Speeds Past Competition With Stunning Ferrari 3000 Notebook Entry
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Jan. 6, 2004-- Designed to Celebrate the Partnership Between Leading Companies; New PC is the Only Notebook to Sport Ferrari's Patented Red Color Acer America Corporation, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of laptop PC solutions and an official supplier to the Scuderia Ferrari racing team, today ... Continue reading
ADESA NAMES CAMERON HITCHCOCK CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Good Morning: Attached is a news release announcing the appointment of Cameron Hitchcock to the position of Chief Financial Officer for ADESA Corp. For further information on this news, please call. ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY--Jan. 6, 2004--ARKONA Inc. (ARKN) today announced the certification of its dealer management solution with DaimlerChrysler's new Web-based DealerCONNECT factory communications interface. This certification provides the more than 4,800 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealerships with a more technologically advan ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Updates Fourth Quarter 2003 Guidance; Expects Improved Sales and Earnings
ELKHART, Ind.--Jan. 6, 2004--CTS Corporation today announced that it now expects its fourth quarter 2003 revenues to increase approximately 20% sequentially over the third quarter of 2003. The Company had earlier indicated an expected increase in the range of 10% to 15% over the third quarter. The improved revenue outl ... Continue reading
Delphi Introduces New Mobile Video at CES
Delphi Mobile Video Products to Hit Retail Shelves Next Month LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Delphi Corp. will introduce its Delphi Mobile Video here tomorrow at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show (Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Booths #5206 and #5213). The attractive, compact single-disc overhead enterta ... Continue reading
Delphi Unveils Mobile Satellite TV Antenna System at CES
Delphi Demonstrates Consistent TV Reception That Will Bring the 'Best Seat' Into the Vehicle LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Delphi Corp. will display another industry-first at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show this week (Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Booths #5206 and #5213). Delphi's innovative antenna ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Supplies Components on Six of Ward's Ten Best Engines for 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Chances are there's a winner underneath the hood of your car. Federal-Mogul Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FDMLQ) supplies components or sub-systems on six of the 10 winning engines chosen by Ward's Communications as the best available for the 2004 model year. For the past three years, Federa ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Introduces Recycled Coolants; First in Industry to Offer
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Jan. 6, 2004--Fleetguard Inc., the global filtration, exhaust, coolant and chemical specialist for diesel-powered equipment, has become the first coolant/chemical supplier in the industry to offer recycled coolant in its comprehensive product line of heavy-duty antifreeze products. Fleetguard entered ... Continue reading
GEICO Scholarships Go to 23 Local Students
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Twenty-three students from the D.C. metropolitan area have been named GEICO scholars to pursue higher education for the 2003-2004 school year. The scholarships are awarded to children of GEICO associates who have excelled academically. The recipients from the D.C. metropolitan area are as follows: ... Continue reading
WILTON, Conn.--Jan. 6, 2004--GE Silicones-OSi Specialties today announced the April 2004 opening of its new full service formulation facility for custom liquid silicone elastomers. The new facility will be located in Garrett, Indiana, adjacent to the Company's custom high consistency elastomers division, American Silic ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--Jan. 6, 2004-- Users of Hitachi's G1000(TM) Multimedia Communicator with Windows Mobile software will wirelessly access location-based services to find destinations, save driving time and enhance travel safety Pharos Science & Applications Inc., a leading provider of portable GPS navigation and locati ... Continue reading
Lubrizol Schedules Quarterly Teleconference
CLEVELAND--Jan. 6, 2004--Lubrizol , a global fluid technology company, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 4th quarter results on Friday, February 6, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Lubrizol's web site at www.lubrizol.com. The webcast is also bei ... Continue reading
Nationwide Safe*T*Propane, Inc. Prepares to Enter Michigan Market Area
GERMANTOWN, Ohio, Jan. 6 -- Jay Kothari, a consultant that works for Nationwide Safe*T*Propane, Inc. (NSFE on the Pink Sheets) in marketing has negotiated an agreement with a non related third party for the rights to operate in the State of Michigan using the patented products and proprietary software systems developed ... Continue reading
New Jeep(R) Wrangler Unlimited Adds More Versatility to the Icon of the Brand
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Go-anywhere, do-anything and now bring everything. The icon of the legendary Jeep(R) brand just got more versatile with 15 inches added to its overall length. The new 2004 1/2 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited delivers 13 inches more cargo area and two inches more second row leg room, while maintai ... Continue reading
RC2 Corporation Takes John Deere(R) Ertl 'Full Throttle(TM)'
New, Officially-Licensed Product Line Combines Farm and Construction Toys And Tuner Car Craze into One Eagerly-Anticipated Toy Line. BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Jan. 6 -- Building upon the success of the officially-licensed John Deere Ertl line, RC2 Corporation announces plans to take farm and construction play full speed ahead ... Continue reading
RealRead Provides Online Annual Report Service for Mitsubishi Corporation
NEW YORK--Jan. 6, 2004--RealRead Inc., an online virtual print-media service provider announced today that Mitsubishi Corporation has adopted the RealRead online service for their 2003 annual report and its sustainability report for both in English and Japanese. These reports are now available for viewing at Mitsubishi ... Continue reading
RF Monolithics to Present at the Sixth Annual Needham Growth Conference
DALLAS--Jan. 6, 2004--RF Monolithics, Inc. (RFM) today announced that two of its executives will make a presentation at the Sixth Annual Needham Growth Conference to be held at the New York Palace Hotel, New York City on Friday, January 9, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. David Kirk, Chief Executive Officer, and Buddy ... Continue reading
Ryder Completes Acquisition of General Car and Truck Leasing System
-- Updates 2004 Earnings Forecast -- MIAMI, Jan. 6 -- Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of substantially all the assets of Iowa-based General Car and Truck Leasing System, a major privately ... Continue reading
Second Stage Ventures Inc. Letter of Intent to Acquire Nova Electric Systems Inc.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Ms. Zennie Morris, President of Second Stage Ventures Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SSVT) , is pleased to announce that Second Stage Ventures has entered into a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the issued capital of Nova Electric Systems Inc. ("Nova") in consideration for the issuance from treasury and ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Announces Executive Appointment
Company Establishes Commercial Vehicle Segment Business Unit LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 6 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that Lois Boyd has been appointed vice president and general manager, commercial vehicle segment and global program management. The appointment is effective immediately. In her new role, Ms. Boyd ... Continue reading
Visteon Innovations Help 'Make Driving What It Should Be'
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Every consumer and automaker has a different definition of what driving should be. Visteon Corporation applies its experience, innovation and consumer research to deliver what the consumer expects with distinctive features for each make and model. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Sponsors 'Engineer of the Year' Award
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 6 -- The Timken Company announced today its sponsorship of the Design News "Engineer of the Year" award at the National Design Engineering Show. The award, voted on by readers of Design News, will be presented at a banquet in February at McCormick Place in Chicago. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: All-New 2004 Kia Spectra Makes World Premiere
Four-Door Sedan Offers Best-In-Class Standard Safety Features, Interior Volume DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the all-new 2004 Kia Spectra* four-door compact sedan today at the North American International Auto Show. The best selling, most recognized nameplate from Kia in the U.S. market, the all- ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: New 20041/2 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6 -- What could be better than the Jeep(R) Wrangler? More Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler is now available in two distinct configurations -- original Wrangler and the new longer Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, adding another page to the heritage of the Jeep brand. The first time Jeep offered both shorter ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sets New All-Time Sales Record in 2003
December Sales Up 36.4 Percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced record sales of 34,716 vehicles for the month of December; up 36.4 percent over the previous year. Total sales for 2003 set a new all-time annual sales record for Hyundai in the U.S. -- 400,221 -- up 6.7 percent over ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: New 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible
* Starting at $19,995, the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible is the convertible to be in and be seen in * No competitor can beat the new PT Cruiser Convertible's combination of styling, unprecedented versatility, quietness and comfort AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6 -- The roof came down at Detroit's Cobo Hall as the Ch ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler Introduces New 2005 Crossfire Roadster
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Last year, Chrysler turned heads with the introduction of Chrysler Crossfire. This year, Chrysler will turn heads and drop jaws with the introduction of its new 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster at the 2004 North American International Auto Show. The 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster will a ... Continue reading
Everyone Can Now "Go Green" with the Launch of Britain's 1p Per Mile Car
LEEDS, England, January 6 -- - ATTN FEATURE EDITORS If any of your New Year resolutions were to save money or to save energy, then for motorists the new G-Wiz AEV (Automatic Electric Vehicle) is the answer to both. The G-Wiz is the greenest and the cheapest car to run in Britain. Thanks to zero emissions and energy con ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Mitsubishi Motors Unveils Eclipse Concept-E and Sport Truck Concept
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mitsubishi Motors Unveils Eclipse Concept-E and Sport Truck Concept at Detroit Motor Show Mitsubishi <http://www.japancorp.net/topimg/Low_Mitsubishi0106.jpg& gt; Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 06, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has unveiled the Eclipse Concep ... Continue reading
Porsche Boxster/Boxster S Selected Best Sports Car by Automobile Magazine Editors
ATLANTA, Jan. 6 -- The Porsche Boxster and Boxster S were selected Best Sports Car by the editors of Automobile Magazine in the publication's 2004 All-Stars award competition. Automobile Magazine's worldwide staff chose the winning Porsche models after a weeklong drive on the challenging roads of Kentucky and Tennessee ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: 2004 Michelin Designs for the Emerging Chinese Market
DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Designs for the emerging Chinese market proved to be a timely theme for the 2004 Michelin Challenge Design at Detroit's prestigious North American International Auto Show. A record number of designers from around the world submitted entries presenting a wide array of vehicle sizes, shapes and concept ... Continue reading
Lexus Introduces Third-Generation GS Luxury Sports Sedan
Reveals New Design Direction for Company DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Lexus introduced the new GS luxury sport sedan today at a press conference at the North American International Auto Show. The all-new, more powerful GS utilizes the latest in advanced technology to improve both performance and handling and is the first in a ne ... Continue reading
All-New 2004 Kia Spectra Makes World Premiere In Detroit
Four-Door Sedan Offers Best-In-Class Standard Safety Features, Interior Volume January 6, 2004 -- Detroit -- Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the all-new 2004 Kia Spectra* four-door compact sedan today at the North American International Auto Show. The best selling, most recognized nameplate from Kia in the U.S. marke ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus Introduces RX 400h, World's First Luxury Hybrid SUV
DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Lexus introduced what will be the world's first luxury gas-electric hybrid SUV today at a press conference at the North American International Auto Show. The RX 400h will be powered by a V6 Hybrid Synergy Drive system that combines sub-eight second zero-to-sixty acceleration with fuel-efficiency equi ... Continue reading
AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE Editors Recognize Outstanding Performance in 14 Categories of Cars and Trucks
NEW YORK--Jan. 6, 2004--AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, America's leading automotive lifestyle publication, today named its 2004 AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Stars, recognizing cars and trucks for outstanding performance within their categories. As excellence in automotive engineering increases year after year, such recognition among ... Continue reading
GM Reports December Sales of 447,900, Down 9 Percent From Record Year-Ago Levels
GM Sets Calendar-Year Truck and Utility Sales Records Cadillac Has Best Sales Year Since 1990DETROIT - General Motors dealers sold 447,900 new cars and trucks in December, down 9 percent compared to record sales levels in December 2002. GM's overall truck sales (278,406) were down 11 percent. Car sales (169,494) were d ... Continue reading
US Auto Sales Fall In December 2003
CHICAGO January 5, 2004; Ann Keeton writing for Dow Jones reported that despite continued incentives for buyers and a stronger economy, December U.S. auto sales came in below last year, automakers reported Monday. U.S. auto industry sales for the month were 18 million, on an adjusted annual rate, according to the resea ... Continue reading
Nissan Diesel May Expand Dongfeng Tie To Up China Sales
Monday 11:01 pm ET TOKYO January 5, 2004;-Kazuhiro Shimamura writing for Dow Jones reported that Nissan Diesel Motor Co. said Tuesday it hopes to boost its truck sales in China by more than sixfold, possibly by tying up in sales with local production partner Dongfeng Motor Co. Nissan Diesel, the truck-making affiliate ... Continue reading
Ford Execs Hint Of Good News Coming At Friday Meeting
DETROIT January 5, 2004; Dow Jones is reporting that executives from Ford Motor Co. are walking around the North American International Auto Show with smiles and grins that were almost completely missing from last year's auto show. They won't say exactly why they're in such a good mood, and have been elusive when it co ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan 5, 2004; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. will have trouble getting Japanese car buyers to take a second look at the American automaker due to its past poor quality, even as it launches a number of new cars, a top GM official said on Monday. "We have a perceptual hurdle ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Trends in Performance Vehicles
January 2004 (Newstream) -- At this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, you'll find a new or remodeled sports car in nearly every manufacturer's display. And something else: the return of rear wheel drive. Experts say the trend means better performance for power and steering. Pontiac rolled out tw ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley – 248.356.5699 Sonia Soroka – 248.583.9559 Specter Werkes #24 Cauley Corvette GTR presented by The Highlander Damaged in Fire Driver, Tom Bambard, escapes unharmed Daytona Beach, Fla. January 5, 2004: The final session of testing for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona was cut ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Remarks by Takeo Fukui, President and CEO, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
January 5, 2004; Detroit -- "Good morning ladies and gentlemen. And thank you for joining Honda again. This was the first opportunity for most of you to see ASIMO. But probably all of you are wondering why we brought this advanced humanoid robot to one of the world's great auto shows. I am sure most of you look at Hond ... Continue reading
Moon Wins Skip Barber Karting Scholarship
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Exxon MobilCorp: Synthetic Motor Oils Provide Superior Protection and Performance
FAIRFAX, Va.-- While the average car owner spends a great deal of time and money on his or her automobile purchase, many don't take the time to learn how to properly care for their investment. Pat Goss, longtime mechanic and owner of Goss' Garage at Crystal Ford in Silver Spring, Md., as well as co-host of the PBS tele ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Lincoln - Mercury Takes Flight With New Models
Lincoln-Mercury Unveils New Models, Including Its First Car-Based SUV At North American International Auto Show January 2004 (Newstream) -- Lincoln-Mercury is building momentum with 11 new products in six new segments over the next four years. First comes the '05 Mercury Mariner, putting premium into a compact SUV, a m ... Continue reading
2004: DETROIT AUTO SHOW:Ford Unveils Carroll Shelby's "Project Daisy"
Ford Anticipates New Vehicle Will Join The Mustang and Thunderbird As An American Icon 2005 Mustang and 2005 GT Supercar Also Revealed January 2004 (Newstream) -- Ford Motor Company unveiled its hotly anticipated, highly classified new prototype show car - codenamed "Daisy" - at the North American Auto Show in Detroit ... Continue reading
DORAN JE4 Lexus 1s Fifth-Fastest at Daytona Test
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Davin Wheels Introduces Revolution 5.0
For Immediate Release January 5, 2003 Contact: Nicole Lowe, 160over90, 215.732.3200 x125, nlowe@160over90.com Davin Revolution 5.0 Goes Retro Originator of the Spinning Wheel Returns to All Chrome Design PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Davin Wheels, the originator of spinning wheel, is returning to its classic chrome look with Davi ... Continue reading
SwRI Launches Heavy-Duty Gasoline Engine Consortium
SAN ANTONIO--Jan. 5, 2004--Southwest Research Institute(R) (SwRI) will launch a cooperative research program early this year to develop a high-efficiency, durable gasoline engine. The four-year effort will seek to improve gasoline engine technology for heavy-duty applications. The new consortium, known as HEDGE (High-E ... Continue reading
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