All-New 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 and 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe World Debuts
LOS ANGELES - January 5, 2005 - Eric Ridenour, Chrysler Group Executive Vice President, Product Development, debuts the all-new 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8, top, and the all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe at the Los Angeles International Auto Show today. Dodge Magnum SRT8 features an SRT-tuned 425-horsepower, 6.1-liter HE ... Continue reading
PPG Names Morales Director of Investor Relations
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 6, 2005--Vince Morales, with 20 years of finance and financial management experience at PPG Industries, has been named the company's director of investor relations. Morales started with PPG in 1985 as an accounting trainee in the corporate controller's department at the headquarters here. He transferre ... Continue reading
WSI Industries Reports 38% Sales Increase Over Prior Year
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 6, 2005--WSI Industries, Inc. today reported net sales of $3,874,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 ended November 28, 2004, an increase of 38% from the year-earlier quarter of $2,806,000. The Company posted net income of $26,000 or $.01 per share, compared to $56,000 or $.02 per share in the fi ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Donates $1 million to UNICEF for Disaster Relief in Asia
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6 -- Johnson Controls today announced it will donate $1 million to UNICEF to provide relief to those devastated by the deadly earthquake and tsunami in Southeast Asia. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) "On behalf of our more than 123,000 employees around the world, Johnson Co ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Jan. 6, 2005--Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. (Mitsui USA) announced a $100,000 cash donation in response to U.S. President George W. Bush's call to help relief efforts in southern Asia from the December 26, 2004 Tsunami disaster. Mitsui USA's donation will be given to the American Red Cross, International Respon ... Continue reading
ARKONA Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Members
SALT LAKE CITY--Jan. 6, 2005--ARKONA Inc. (OTCBB: ARKN), the emerging company of choice in dealer management solutions for new and independent automobile dealerships, announced today that ARKONA shareholders have approved the addition of two new board members to the ARKONA board of directors. At the annual shareholder ... Continue reading
Bay Area Freeways Record Third Straight Year of Reduced Congestion in 2003
Regional Freeway Delay Declined by 18 Percent From 2002 Level OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Traffic on Bay Area freeways flowed more freely in 2003 than in any year since 1998, according to the latest congestion-monitoring data compiled by Caltrans and released today by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Un ... Continue reading
Chariot Manufacturing Advances Discussions With Major Automotive Supplier
BARTOW, Fla., Jan. 6 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today announced that its subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., held a successful meeting with a major automotive supplier. Steven D. Smith, President of Chariot, stated, "The hurricane-delayed meeting with a major automotive sup ... Continue reading
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Jan. 6, 2005-- Company to donate $100 per RV sold now through the end of January; Customers to have opportunity to contribute additional funds in dealerships Chicago area-based FreedomRoads, the nation's largest RV retailer with revenues that exceed one billion dollars, today announced it will donat ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--Jan. 6, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing a variety of custom-fitted accessories for all terrain vehicles (ATV), garden tractors and golf carts, reviewed their 2004 fiscal year and managements expectations for 2005 in their conference ... Continue reading
Details of Ford's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Financial Results Briefings
Ford Motor Company will release fourth quarter and full year 2004 financial results at 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 20. The following briefings will be held after the announcement: Don Leclair, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will host a conference call beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Participants ... Continue reading
Eclipse Launches Mobile CD, HDD and DVD Receivers With SRS Circle Surround Automotive(TM)
First Products to Ship Under New License Agreement Include Three Aftermarket Products for the U.S. Market LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- SRS Labs, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative audio, voice and semiconductor technology solutions, announced today that its powerful Circle Surround(R) decoding technology is included in se ... Continue reading
Emergency Road Service Calls Continue, Says AAA
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Winter weather has caused AAA call center volumes to increase, AAA Michigan reported today. As of 11:30 a.m. today, the Auto Club assisted more than 1,506 motorists. The major problems experienced by AAA members were spinouts, minor crashes, dead batteries and ignition issues. Yesterday in Mi ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 6 -- EENT (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) announces significant improvements in its year end results as compared to 2003. For the year ended December 31, 2004, sales were $530,492.50 as opposed to $382,017.00 for the year ended December 31, 2003, representing a 39% increase. EENT's CEO, Will McAndrew, said: " ... Continue reading
ESPRITWeb Article #687, ESPRIT at SolidWorks Partner Pavilion of NDES
ESPRITWeb Article _____ ID: 687 Date 6-Jan-2005 Distribution Public Title ESPRIT at SolidWorks Partner Pavilion of NDES Summary At the National Design Engineering Show and Conference, ESPRIT and SolidWorks will demonstrate the adaptive machining made possible by the advanced CAD to CAM exchange. _____ DP Technology wil ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 6, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Federal-Mogul this week submitted a joint letter to the U.S. Senate strongly opposing the creation of a national asbestos trust fund, citing the extremely inequitable and adverse impact such a p ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FDMLQ) and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Federal-Mogul this week submitted a joint letter to the U.S. Senate strongly opposing the creation of a national asbestos trust fund, citing the extremely inequitable and adverse impact su ... Continue reading
Freescale Semiconductor Names Sumit Sadana Head of Strategy
AUSTIN, Texas--Jan. 6, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. has appointed Sumit Sadana senior vice president of strategy. Sadana will drive all strategic direction for Freescale as it continues to gain momentum as an independent company. He will work closely with each of the company's major business groups and support o ... Continue reading
iBiquity Digital and TOKO Partner to Open International HD Radio(TM) Certification Center in Japan
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- International Consumer Electronics Show -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology, and TOKO Inc., a leading manufacturer of electronic components and modules, announced today the opening of an International HD Radio Certification Center at the TOKO facil ... Continue reading
iBiquity Digital Bolsters HD Radio(TM) Marketing Team With Addition of Retail Industry Veteran
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- International Consumer Electronics Show -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology, announced today that it has hired Bernie Sapienza to spearhead a nationwide retail program supporting the rollout of HD Radio technology. As vice president of retail busin ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Opening of New Facility in Tukwila, Washington
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Jan. 6, 2005--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the opening of a new facility in Tukwila, Washington. Located approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Seattle, the Tukwila facility is the r ... Continue reading
JVC Chooses QNX Neutrino RTOS for In-Car Infotainment Product
LAS VEGAS, 2005 Consumer Electronics Show, Jan. 6 -- QNX Software Systems today announced that JVC, a world leader in audio and video consumer products, has chosen the QNX(R) Neutrino(R) realtime operating system (RTOS) to power a new DVD receiver and monitor for in-car use. The latest infotainment device from JVC for ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Lear Corporation will webcast its management presentation at the Auto Analysts of New York 2005 Detroit Auto Conference on Thursday, January 13, 2005. The webcast begins at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time and will run for approximately 45 minutes. Interested parties can access a live audio webcast o ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Jan. 6, 2005--LKQ Corporation , the largest nationwide provider of recycled OEM automotive replacement parts and related services, will issue 2005 financial guidance on Monday, January 10, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To discuss the 2005 financial guidance, the Company will host an audio webcast the followi ... Continue reading
LONGITUDE Expedition Receives Show of Support From Michael J. Fox
LOS GATOS, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Actor and Parkinson's disease research advocate, Michael J. Fox showed his support of the Drive Around the World LONGITUDE Expedition by signing one of the Expedition vehicles along the journey on Wednesday, Dec. 29th. Individuals who support the journey by donating ten dollars or more to t ... Continue reading
Lowrance Chooses NAVTEQ Maps for Company's First In-Vehicle Turn-by-Turn Navigation System
Automotive Aftermarket Portable GPS Wins Best New Mobile Electronics Award at 2004 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show CHICAGO, Jan. 6 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has been chosen by Lowrance, a leader in consumer marine el ... Continue reading
Media International Concepts Targets Growing Satellite Radio Market
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6 -- Media International Concepts, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MEIC) announced today the development of radio talk show segments for sale to satellite radio companies such as Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio. Media Concepts realized this specific market opportunity due to the installation of Siriu ... Continue reading
What: Monster Trucks: An Xtreme Exhibit - The most extreme exhibit to crash into Detroit in 2005 will be available for media to preview at The New Detroit Science Center on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. In addition to previewing the exhibit, members of the media also will have the opportunity to get up clos ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Debut Three New Vehicles at Detroit Show
M-Class World Premiere Leads Vision R and Vision B Debuts DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- With the world premiere of their next- generation M-Class sport utility and the North American debuts of two more significant vehicles, the new-product cup is running over at the Mercedes-Benz exhibit during the Detroit Auto Show. Beyond the f ... Continue reading
Motorsports Emporium 2005 Strategy Already in High Gear; Planned Activities of a Growing Business
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jan. 6, 2005--David Keaveney, CEO of Motorsports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) announced today that the company is already implementing its strategic plan for 2005 in the motor sports industry after experiencing better than expected Christmas season sales at its retail store and website. The company's ... Continue reading
Nokia Showcases Power of 'On The Road' Connectivity at CES 2005 in Las Vegas
- Along With In-Vehicle Products, Full Range of Innovative Accessories and Peripherals on Display at Nokia Booth - LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Reflecting the trend towards the increased integration of connectivity and mobility, Nokia has dedicated the majority of its Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2005 booth space to in-vehi ... Continue reading
MERRICK, N.Y.--Jan. 6, 2005--Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. (OTC: NAAC) announced today that the company has just received a $1 million credit facility from Cox Communications Manheim Automotive Financial Services (MAFS). MAFS is the financial services division of Manheim Auctions Inc., the world's largest and most su ... Continue reading
Navicom Launches New Website, NowGPS.com SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 6 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Navicom will participate in the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction from January 25-30. The show is expected to bring over 185,000 attendees over the 5-day period. Navicom will demonstrate its i ... Continue reading
PACCAR Donates $1 Million for Tsunami Relief Efforts
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Jan. 6, 2005--PACCAR today announced it was making a $1 million contribution to the American Red Cross - Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund to support humanitarian efforts for those impacted by the Indian Ocean tsunami, which occurred in late December. Coordinating with other relief agencies, the American Re ... Continue reading
Pegasus TransTech Names Don Burke Vice President of Professional Services
TAMPA, Fla.--Jan. 6, 2005-- Six-year company veteran combines extensive product and industry knowledge with proven leadership in business process improvement Pegasus TransTech, a leading provider of truck stop scanning and business process improvement solutions to the transportation industry, has named Don Burke vice p ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--Jan. 6, 2005--CallCommand(TM), a leading provider of Web-based communication solutions to automotive retailers nationwide, today announced that Peoria Kia increased its be-back ratio by 75% and became the No. 1 Kia dealership in the world within six months with CallCommand's powerful Web-based calling syste ... Continue reading
Promax Announces New Nissan Tier Supplier Facility
CANTON, Miss., Jan. 6 -- Promax Automotive announced today that it will open a new facility to serve automotive tier suppliers in February of 2005. "We are excited about becoming a member of the local community," said Jeff Neubecker, National Manager of 3PL operations for Promax. "There is a tremendous amount of intere ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 6, 2005--With celebrities from West Coast Customs present, Directed Electronics publicly debuted its new West Coast Customs line of car audio and mobile video products last night at the Consumer Electronics Show. Directed Electronics is the world's largest vehicle security and remote start company, make ... Continue reading
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Jan. 6, 2005--In-vehicle navigation systems in North America have lagged behind their Japanese and European counterparts for many years with respect to their feature sets. One area where this gap is narrowing is with the delivery of real-time traffic data into the navigation system. Until recently, in ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Steel Reports Record Quarterly Earnings
PORTLAND, Ore.--Jan. 6, 2005--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today reported net income of $42.9 million or $1.38 per diluted share on revenues of $199.0 million for its fiscal 2005 first quarter that ended November 30, 2004. In comparison, the Company reported net income of $12.2 million or $0.39 per diluted share on ... Continue reading
Solutia Automotive Announces Second Use of Advanced Acoustic Interlayer in GM 'QuietTuning' System
Buick LaCrosse is Second GM Vehicle to Use Vanceva(TM) Quiet for Noise Reduction TROY, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Solutia Automotive (Solutia), leading supplier of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer products for glass to the automotive industry, announced today that Vanceva(TM) Quiet, its advanced acoustic interlayer, is being u ... Continue reading
Solutia Automotive Supplies PVB for American Luxury Icon Cadillac
Saflex interlayer product will be used in laminated side windows TROY, Mich., Jan. 6 -- The Cadillac STS, launched earlier this year, and on display at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, will take the brand to the next level of refinement as it competes head-to- head in the global luxury sedan market. Of the host ... Continue reading
Solutia International Design Awards to Recognize Innovative Work in Glass Design
This year's program will recognize architectural and automotive industry professionals ST. LOUIS, Jan. 6 -- Marking an industry first, the Laminated Glazing Interlayers division of Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ-OB) will bring the design talents of both architects and automotive designers under one competition. Th ... Continue reading
Solutia's Kaye Gosline to Co-Lead Design Los Angeles Session on Color
'Queen of Color' brings creativity; background in contract industry to automotive design LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6 -- Solutia Automotive, leading supplier of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer products for glass to the automotive industry, announced today that Kaye F. Gosline, Solutia's "queen of color" and Director of Contr ... Continue reading
BURBANK, Calif.--Jan. 6, 2005--Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today that they are teaming up with Clear Channel Entertainment and 4Kids Entertainment to feature custom-designed monster trucks in the upcoming Monster Jam(R) series. DC Comics' Super Heroes "Superman" and "Batman," as well as Warner Bros. Entert ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Wins New Business With Toyota
Company Will Supply Exhaust Components on Next-Generation Tundra Pick-Up Truck LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 6 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that Toyota has chosen the company to supply exhaust components on the next-generation Toyota Tundra that will launch in the fall of 2006. "We are very proud to serve Toyota and ... Continue reading
THX Certified Second Generation Car Audio System Debuts in 2006 Lincoln Zephyr
-- THX and Ford Motor Company introduce state-of-the-art car audio system in new entry- luxury sedan -- Second-generation THX system offers incredibly precise audio and an exceptional surround sound experience LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Ford Motor Company and THX Ltd. today announced that the second-generation THX Certified ... Continue reading
Toyota Awards Four General Contracts for New San Antonio Plant
ERLANGER, Ky., Jan. 6 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. announced today that the company has awarded the following contracts for the plant they are constructing in San Antonio, Texas: - The Walbridge Aldinger/Bartlett Cocke joint venture was awarded the assembly building and press/body weld/plant office ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Announces Additional Contributions To Tsunami Relief
Company Believes Total Global Contribution Will Exceed $4 Million NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- Toyota and its 36,000 team members and associates in North America would like to express their sincere condolences to the victims and families affected by the tsunami in Asia. Following Toyota Motor Corporation's announcement today of ... Continue reading
USA TODAY Accepting Nominations for the Fourth Annual USA TODAY Dealer Innovation Award
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 6 -- USA TODAY is now accepting nominations for its fourth annual USA TODAY Dealer Innovation Award. The 2004 USA TODAY Dealer Innovation Award will be awarded as a joint effort by the marketing division of USA TODAY and the Public Affairs Group of the National Automobile Dealers Association. The 2004 ... Continue reading
Visteon Audio and Infotainment Systems Take the Stress out of Driving
Audio and Family Entertainment Systems bring the comfort of home to the road LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Sight, sound and touch are the senses that impact the perceptions of comfort. Visteon Corporation leverages this understanding of human desire for comfort to deliver unique branded audio systems, family entertainment syste ... Continue reading
Visteon Innovations Improve Visibility for Drivers and Passengers
Electronic expertise brightens the road and improves interior visibility LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Visteon Corporation's electronic expertise and consumer insight resulted in the development of new lighting technologies that improve visibility for passengers and drivers. Statistics show that around 40 percent of severe car ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Consumer Electronics Show, North Hall Booth #5238 -- WAVES Audio LTD., a world leader in audio signal processing tools, announced today that they have added a MaxxBass(R) power amplifier to their line of aftermarket car audio products. The E224 amplifier integrates Waves patented psychoacoustic bas ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Awarded I-CAR Gold Class Professionals(R) Status for Third Consecutive Year
DES PLAINES, Ill., Jan. 6 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, announced today that it has been awarded Gold Class Professionals(R) status, the highest recognition for training in the collision industry, by the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), for the ... Continue reading
www.PaylessCarRental.com Web Site Generates 26 Percent Increase in Online Reservations in 2004
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Jan. 6, 2005--With over 9 million hits and 175,000 unique visitors monthly on average to the PaylessCarRental.com Web site, online reservations increased by 26 percent in 2004 triggering a 24 percent increase in revenue, announced Payless Car Rental System, Inc. "The overall growth from Web site r ... Continue reading
Celebrating 90 years of helping define the modern auto show, The George P. Johnson Company supports automakers with dramatic brand experiences AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Visitors to the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will be among the first to experience the new brand campaigns and positioning ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- A unique forum hosted by SAE International will bring together high-level, management, business, and technology leaders from around the world to discuss and address the challenges that will face the North American automotive powertrain market through the next decade. The "North American International ... Continue reading
Visteon Driver Awareness Technology Delivers Function and Style
Drivers want technology that helps make them better behind the wheel LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- A recent RDA Group consumer study indicates that driver attitudes are changing when it comes to applying technology to help them be better drivers. Drivers want information to make them better behind the wheel -- but with style in ... Continue reading
The 2006 Jaguar XK Victory Editions: A Celebration of Jaguar's Success in Trans-Am Racing
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Making their world debut today at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2006 model year Jaguar XK 'Victory' editions celebrate Jaguar's four championship wins in the North American Trans-Am road racing series and add to a successful lineage of special and limited edition XKs introduced since its ... Continue reading
Delphi Introduces Next Generation Forewarn Back-Up Aid
Delphi Back-Up Aid System to be available direct to consumers this year LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Delphi Corp. proudly introduced its next generation Forewarn Back-up Aid system -- a new and integrated system featuring radar technology, extended sensing range and resistance to interference from rain, snow, dirt, mud and noi ... Continue reading
Audiovox Launches Phase Linear by Jensen New Line has Been Designed for Mass Distribution
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Audiovox Corporation used the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show to launch Phase Linear by Jensen, their brand new line of car audio directed at the mass distribution retail channel. Tom Malone, Senior VP Sales said, "Phase Linear by Jensen replaces the Rampage line and has been ta ... Continue reading
KVH Makes Great Strides During First Year in Automotive Satellite TV Market
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Jan. 6, 2005-- New TracVision A5 Sales and Distribution Agreement, Along with Expanded DIRECTV Programming, Announced During 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show Press Event For more than a decade, KVH Industries has successfully brought the same high-quality television entertainment that peop ... Continue reading
Delightful Car Ratings: Measure of the Customer Shows that It's Not Just Size that Counts
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 6, 2005--2004 is over. Some automotive manufacturers were winners and some fell short of their targets. Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) takes a clear position on the key to success: Delight your customers. Who did it well and who did not? What do you need to do to create a success? Where can you go next to ... Continue reading
Deka Batteries Teams with Nuvera Fuel Cells to Develop Advanced Power Options for Industrial Trucks
MILAN, Italy and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 6 -- Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc., a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of fuel cell power systems, and East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc., maker of Deka(R)batteries and the world's largest single-site independent battery manufacturer, announced they will jointly develop ... Continue reading
Motorola Introduces Its BLNC Bluetooth(R) Car Kit Portfolio
In the Car or Out in the World, Consumers Have Access to an Array of Hands- Free and Wire-Free Communication Experiences LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Motorola, Inc. is showcasing its complete BLNC Bluetooth(R) Car Kit Portfolio during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) being held in Las Vegas, Jan. 6-9. The port ... Continue reading
IDB-1394 Becomes First Digital Automotive Network Approved to Carry ``Localized'' DVD Video
WASHINGTON--Jan. 6, 2005--The IDB Forum announced today that IDB-1394 is the first automotive networking technology to be approved by the DVD Copy Control Association (DVD-CCA) to distribute CSS copy protected digital video content on a "localized" digital network. The decision represents a major step forward in bringi ... Continue reading
Doug Klee Joins Mitsubishi Motors North America as Director, Regional Retail Operations
CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Doug Klee today joins Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) as director, regional retail operations, responsible for the Northeast region. Mr. Klee comes to MMNA from American Isuzu Motors, where he served as executive manager, national sales operations. He brings with him more than 25 years ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- InfoGation announces its 3rd generation navigation software reference platform offering superior advancements in next generation in-vehicle navigation applications. Working with a major hardware vendor, InfoGation is demonstrating their satellite-based navigation application on a touch screen Micro ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 6, 2005--Clear Channel -- New Offering Expands Existing Local Traffic Programming and Broadens Digital Radio Services -- Clear Channel Radio is First U.S. Broadcaster to Adopt RDS-TMC Real-Time Standard for Transmitting Highly-Demanded Data Clear Channel Radio today announced a ground-breaking programmi ... Continue reading
Concept Vehicles to Feature Vanceva(TM) Brand Glass Interlayers
Usage of PVB in show vehicles indicative of growing trend in automotive design and production TROY, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Solutia Automotive, a leading supplier of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer products for glass to the automotive industry, announced today that its Vanceva(TM) brand interlayers are present on the Jeep( ... Continue reading
When Driving in Freezing Temperatures, Plan Ahead, Drive Defensively
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) is encouraging motorists to modify the way they drive in freezing temperatures this winter season. Every year, 70 percent of winter deaths related to ice and snow occur in automobiles due to traffic accidents. “It takes about 50 ... Continue reading
2005 LA Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz to Debut World's Fastest Wagon
AMG Engine Makes E55 AMG Wagon the Ultimate Automotive Decathlete LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6 -- The world's fastest wagon -- the new Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG -- is making its North American debut this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public January 7-16 at the L.A. Convention Center. While it delivers the same styl ... Continue reading
2005 LA Auto Show: V8-Powered SLK Roadster Makes North American Debut
SLK55 AMG Follows Launch of New-Generation Convertible LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6 -- The limited-production SLK55 AMG is making its North American debut this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public January 7-16 at the L.A. Convention Center. Representing the first-ever SLK roadster from Mercedes-Benz with V8 pow ... Continue reading
2005 LA Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Makes North American Debut
New Coupe-like CLS Now Supercharged with AMG V8 Power LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6 -- The Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG is making its North American debut this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public January 7-16 at the L.A. Convention Center. Even before the first CLS500 arrives in the U.S., the high-performance CLS55 ... Continue reading
Michelin Lets the Air Out of Future Tire Innovation
Michelin has released information and the first photos of its Tweel(TM) technology today, the fusion of the tire and the wheel. Developed in the U.S. at the company's technology center in Greenville, the non-pneumatic Tweel has the potential to transform the automotive, military, construction and personal mobility indu ... Continue reading
2005 9th Annual International Car of the Year Awards Rev Up in Detroit
Who: ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine presents the 2005 9th Annual International Car of the Year Awards What: * The 9th Annual International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY) will recognize the Top 10 vehicles for 2005 including: Car of the Year, Truck of the Year, Most Sex Appeal (sports car), Most Athletic (pickup truck), Most Re ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- The Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (DC-NABJ) today announced the debut of an automotive task force. The task force's formation was announced in conjunction with the 2005 North American International Auto Show. The mission of the automotive task force is to promote di ... Continue reading
Consumers' Drive for High-Tech Rides Shifts Into High Gear
Survey Shows Nearly Two-Thirds of People Trust a Software Company Such as Microsoft to Develop Their Car's Software LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- According to a new survey, consumers are ready to embrace James Bond's car of the future today - and the majority of them trust a software company such as Microsoft to be their co-pil ... Continue reading
DIRECTV Introduces New Programming Package for Cars, Vans and Sport Utility Vehicles
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 6, 2005-- More than 125 Channels Available for Passenger Vehicles Equipped with KVH TracVision A5 Satellite TV System; STARZ Premium Movie Service will Also be Available DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading and fastest-growing digital television service provider, introduced today its new TOTAL CHOICE(R) ... Continue reading
InfoGation Demonstrates In-Vehicle Real-Time Traffic at 2005 Consumer Electronics Show
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- InfoGation demonstrates real-time traffic alerts broadcast over XM Satellite radio at Clarion Booth# 1801. As a continued Clarion partner, InfoGation exhibits the delivery of real-time traffic information to Clarion's Cadias(TM) system, the first in-car computing device for the Japanese market that ... Continue reading
Five-Stars for 2005 Chrysler Group Minivans
Chrysler and Dodge Minivans Earn NHTSA's Highest Frontal Crash Test Rating AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6 -- With safety, security, and quality at the forefront of its design, the entire line-up of 2005 Chrysler Group minivans has earned the highest ratings -- five-stars for frontal impact crash tests -- from the National ... Continue reading
2005 LA Auto Show: Bentley Motors Unveils New Arnage Drophead Coupe
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6 -- Bentley Motors unveiled a new full- size convertible show car at the 2005 Los Angles International Auto Show, to be called the Bentley Arnage Drophead Coupe. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040408/DETH007LOGO ) The Arnage Drophead Coupe is a true four-seater convertible for the 21st ... Continue reading
2005 LA Auto Show: 2006 Chevy Impala and Monte Carlo Unvelied
LOS ANGELES – Quiet strength exemplifies the new 2006 Chevy Impala and Monte Carlo – an inherited attribute that is blended into premium mid-car vehicles that offer stylish design, stirring performance and surprising details, including available V-8 power. Chevrolet unveiled the 2006 Impala and Monte Carlo ... Continue reading
Pontiac Unveils 2006 Torrent SUV
LOS ANGELES – The new 2006 Pontiac Torrent expands Pontiac’s total performance boundaries by combining car-like agility with SUV capability and versatility. Pontiac revealed the Torrent at the 2005 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The Torrent has a bold, sporty design complemented by a multi-purpose interior ... Continue reading
Pontiac Unveils G6 Coupe and G6 Convertible (Video Enhanced Story)
LOS ANGELES – Coupe and hardtop convertible models with true 2+2 seating have joined the G6 sedan to create an entire family of expressive, new Pontiac performers. Pontiac introduced the G6 coupe and G6 convertible at the 2005 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2006 Pontiac G6 hardtop convertible offers customers ... Continue reading
New New Jetta Chosen to Lead Volkswagen to The Promised Land(of Improved Sales)
LOS ANGELES January 5, 2005; Gary Gentile writing for the AP reported that German carmaker Volkswagen unveiled its new Jetta Wednesday and said it would be the first of nine new models in the next 18 months as the company seeks to boost sagging sales of its vehicles in North America. The debut took place at the Los Ang ... Continue reading
New Vehicle Sales in Japan Down 1.6%
TOKYO January 6, 2005; Japan Today reported that domestic vehicle sales in Japan declined 1.6% in 2004 from 2003 to 3,962,232 units, the Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Wednesday. New vehicle sales, excluding those of minivehicles, fell for the first time in two years. ... Continue reading
Mazda partially resumes operations at fire-hit Ujina No. 1 plant
HIROSHIMA January 6, 2005; Japan Today reported that Mazda Motor Corp partially resumed manufacturing operations Thursday at the Ujina No. 1 plant in Hiroshima for the first time since a fire at the plant on Dec 15 crippled its paint-coating facility. The automaker restarted production of Demio subcompact cars with an ... Continue reading
Toyota to deploy advanced robots to fill labor shortages
TOKYO January 6, 2005; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp is planning to introduce multitasking high-function industrial robots at its 12 domestic factories to cope with a labor shortage, a Japanese economic daily reported Thursday. The Nihon Keizai Shimbun said that Toyota hopes that the new robots, developed ... Continue reading
Volvo Launches Boldlygo.com to Support Its Super Bowl Ad Campaign
Web Site to Serve as the Hub for Introduction of Volvo XC90 V8 in a Super Bowl XXXIX Ad LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) today launched the Boldlygo.com Web site to support its first-ever Super Bowl advertising initiative, which will officially introduce the Volvo XC90 V8. Boldlygo.com will ser ... Continue reading
Latin Celebrities Love LA's Stars, Cars and Culture
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 5, 2005--Academy Award-nominated actor Edward James Olmos loves the glamour of Hollywood: "You can't beat LA's film festivals and rubbing shoulders with the stars." Actor and comedian Cheech Marin's passion for LA is rooted in LA's passion for automobiles: "From car shows to the Petersen Automotive Mu ... Continue reading
ZOUERAT, Mauritania, Jan. 5 -- Amateur off-road driver Ronn Bailey and co-pilot Steve Meyers of Vanguard Racing, the only all-American team, today pulled ahead of NASCAR driver Robby Gordon, whose Volkswagen flipped over in Stage Six of the world's longest and most grueling race, the Dakar 2005. Gordon and his German c ... Continue reading
Goldsmith Agio Helms Completes the Sale of Permatex, Inc. to Illinois Tool Works Inc.
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 5, 2005--Goldsmith Agio Helms announced today the completed sale of its client, Permatex, Inc., a portfolio company of The Jordan Company, L.P., to Illinois Tool Works Inc. . Permatex is a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium branded specialty-chemical products sold primarily in the automot ... Continue reading
World's Newest and Most Advanced Vehicle Tracking System Premiers at 2005 Consumer Electronic Show
WHAT: Vehicle Location System Technology (VLST) and Trimble Navigation announce the addition of the Vehicle Adapter Module (VAM) to Trimble's ground-breaking TrimTrac GPS tracking system. The VAM allows for a new Query feature which provides instant vehicle position reports. The TrimTrac also features a newly redesigne ... Continue reading
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