TOLEDO, Ohio and UNTERGRUPPENBACH, Germany, January 7 -- Dana Corporation and GETRAG Getriebe- und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KG (GETRAG) have signed an agreement with Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) for a recently formed GETRAG-Dana joint-venture company to purchase a 60-percent interest in VCC's operatio ... Continue reading
Amicus Seeks Meeting with Nissan - UK
LONDON, January 7 -- Amicus, the trade union that represents car workers at the Nissan car plant in Sunderland, Wearside, are seeking an urgent meeting over remarks made by the Company president Carlos Ghosn on future investment in the factory. The remarks that were made at the Detroit Auto show concern the decision ov ... Continue reading
WHO: The Women's Economic Club (WEC), an independent organization of more than 1,400 business and professional leaders from the metropolitan Detroit area. WHAT: "What Women Want (in the cars they drive)" Award-winning Automotive Journalists Jean Jennings, Anita Lienert and John McElroy will tell what is new and cool fo ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Daytona Test, Jan 6
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com ofc: (727) 784-8465 fax: (727) 787-8990 cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES PRE-SEASON THUNDER TEST SESSION I DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY January 6, 2004 Chevy drivers Tony Stewart and ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show - Behind the Senes Video
http://www.newstream.com/assets/2004/01/07/2004010 7ML11024/01NY04-0056_V_4_Preview.ram CLICK4VIDEO January 2004 (Newstream) -- Every year, there are eighty auto shows across the country -- where manufacturers from all over the world come together to display and promote their latest vehicles. But you may not realize wh ... Continue reading
Chrysler CEO Says Weak Offering of New Vehicles Hurt Profits in 2003
DETROIT January 6, 2004 John Porretto writing for the AP reported that Chrysler Group chief executive Dieter Zetsche says a weak offering of new vehicles was the main drag on profits in the past year, but the DaimlerChrysler AG division hopes to remedy that with 25 new or redesigned cars and trucks over the next few ye ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Jan. 7, 2004--Produced by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). On the surface, the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) looks like just another pretty face - with the emphasis on fast and shiny. Don't be deceived. Corporate fortunes are held in a b ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 7, 2004--Credit Acceptance Corporation today announced the preliminary results of its modified Dutch auction tender offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m. on January 6, 2004. Credit Acceptance commenced the tender offer on November 26, 2003 to purchase up to 2,600,000 shares of its common stock at a ... Continue reading
TOLEDO and UNTERGRUPPENBACH, Germany, Jan. 7 -- Dana Corporation and GETRAG Getriebe- und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KG (GETRAG) have signed an agreement with Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) for a recently formed GETRAG-Dana joint-venture company to purchase a 60-percent interest in VCC's operations in Kop ... Continue reading
Digital Audio ... Innovations For In-Vehicle Enjoyment
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7 -- Visteon Corporation is a leader in automotive audio systems. The technology behind enabling clear digital audio is Visteon's MACH(R) Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and its sound management capability. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) "The advent of digital aud ... Continue reading
High Performance and New Technology Drive Pioneer's New Line of In-Car CD Players
Fifteen New Pioneer CD Players Offer Stunning Cosmetics in Any Car Dashboard LAS VEGAS, CES Booth #9817, Jan. 7 -- Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the established leader in mobile entertainment products, today unveiled its new line of in-car CD players, designed to enhance the music listening experience and create a dr ... Continue reading
Lemon Law Firm Expands Into Delaware
Kimmel & Silverman Provides Cost-Free Legal Representation to Statewide Drivers With Opening of Wilmington Office WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 7 -- Kimmel & Silverman, a Lemon Law firm that has provided cost-free legal help to more than 25,000 consumers throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has expanded into Delaware. The ... Continue reading
New Gear From Pioneer Is 'Phat'
Significant research in youth market used to create new designs LAS VEGAS, CES Booth #9817, Jan. 7 -- Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., a world leader in technologies for home and mobile entertainment, today announces a variety of new products designed to meet the needs of the 40 million youth consumers in the United Sta ... Continue reading
Non-Stop Entertainment With Pioneer's In-Car Navigation System
AVIC-N1 Offers A/V Entertainment, Vehicle Dynamics and Memory Navigation in a Single Product LAS VEGAS, CES Booth #9817, Jan. 7 -- Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the established leader in mobile entertainment products, today launched the industry's first audio/video/navigation system that merges entertainment, informa ... Continue reading
PennEngineering To Host 4th Quarter 2003 Earnings Conference Call
DANBORO, Pa.--Jan. 7, 2004--PennEngineering Conference Call Announcement Thursday, January 29, 2004 10:30 AM Eastern Time Dial-in Number: (800) 901-5217 Dial-in Passcode: 13436101 PennEngineering Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kenneth A. Swanstrom, President and Chief Operating Officer Martin Bidart, and Senior V ... Continue reading
PPG Presents CCS Students with Auto Glass Design Awards and Scholarships
-- Tomorrow's automotive designers see hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles as not only environmentally friendly but also friendly to innovative glass applications, giving them the freedom to create vehicles with gondola-like glass tops, independent glass-enclosed pods and gullwing glass roofs. You can reach the story ... Continue reading
PR Newswire to Provide Motor Press Guild With Added Automotive News Content
NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- PR Newswire and the Motor Press Guild today announced a strategic relationship in which the Motor Press Guild will provide its members with direct access to news releases issued by PR Newswire. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000306/PRNLOGO ) The news releases will be available via the ... Continue reading
Shiloh Industries Reports Fourth Quarter And Fiscal 2003 Results
CLEVELAND, Jan. 7 -- Shiloh Industries, Inc. today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2003. For the fourth quarter ended October 31, 2003, the Company reported sales of $153.7 million compared to $173.3 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002, a decrease of $19.6 million, o ... Continue reading
The State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Receives 1st Place 2003 Process Innovation Award
CHANTILLY, Va.--Jan. 7, 2004-- Fairfax Imaging's Quick Modules Remittance Solution Delivers Award Winning Customer Service Improvements for the Ohio BMV Fairfax Imaging is proud to announce that the State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has received a 1st Place Kinetic Information Process Innovation Award for 20 ... Continue reading
Transpro Named as NAPA Branded Radiator Supplier
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Jan. 7, 2004--Transpro, Inc., (AMEX:TPR) announced today that it has been named as the supplier of a new radiator program for NAPA, the Automotive Parts Group of Genuine Parts Company . Under the agreement, Transpro will supply NAPA with a radiator program that will offer a selection of the most popul ... Continue reading
Visteon Lighting System Complements 2005 Corvette
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7 -- Visteon Corporation will provide bright "eyes" in the form of High Intensity Discharge (HID) Projector headlamps as part of a full front and rear lighting system on the all new 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon's HID Projector he ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas' Lampe to Retire; 30-Year Veteran to be Succeeded by Mark Emkes
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Jan. 7, 2004--Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BSAH) today announced that John Lampe, that company's chairman, CEO and president, is retiring effective March 31, 2004, after more than 30 years of service. Lampe will be succeeded as chairman and CEO of BSAH by Mark Emkes, currently chairman, CEO and ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Delphi Team Up to Deliver Live, In-Car Video
Creative Innovation Paves the Way for Car Manufacturers to Offer Live Video to New Car Buyers LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- CES -- Today at the Consumer Electronics Show, SIRIUS Satellite Radio , known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium sports programming to cars and homes across the ... Continue reading
AAA and the Iowa Department of Public Safety Supports Strengthening Child Restraint Laws
Guest Editorial by: Jeff Ogden, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa, and Kevin Techau, Commissioner, Iowa Department of Public Safety BURNSVILLE, Minn., Jan. 7 -- Most people do not realize automobile crashes are the No. 1 killer of children in the United States and that many of these deaths could be prevented. Motor vehic ... Continue reading
AAA Minnesota/Iowa Supports Strengthening Child Restraint Laws
Guest Editorial by: Jeff Ogden, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa BURNSVILLE, Minn., Jan. 7 -- Most people do not realize automobile crashes are the No. 1 killer of children in the United States and that many of these deaths could be prevented. Motor vehicle crashes killed a staggering total of 1,543 child occupants 14 y ... Continue reading
ASG Renaissance Nombrada 'Proveedor de Minoría del Año' para Premios Urban Wheel Awards
Proveedora de la industria automotriz perteneciente a una mujer hispana obtiene premio Urban Wheel Award por prácticas ejemplares de diversidad DETROIT, 7 de enero /PR Newswire/ -- On Wheels, editora de las revistas African Americans On Wheels y Latinos On Wheels, y Forbes entregaron durante la Octava Edición del pre ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 7 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it will supply the complete independent rear suspension (IRS) module, including a Dana axle and limited slip differential, and assemble front corner modules on the high-performance, V-8 rear-wheel- drive 2005 Pontiac GTO. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
-- The Panasonic rear-seat entertainment system supplied in the GMC Yukon Denali ranks highest in customer satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Rear-Seat Entertainment Usage and Satisfaction Study(SM) released on Jan 7. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Jan. 7, 2004-- More Than One-Half of Owners Use Their New Vehicle's Rear-Seat Entertainment System at Least Once a Week The Panasonic rear-seat entertainment system supplied in the GMC Yukon Denali ranks highest in customer satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Rear-Sea ... Continue reading
PPG Presents CCS Students With Auto Glass Design Awards and Scholarships
DETROIT--Jan. 7, 2004--Tomorrow's automotive designers see hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles as not only environmentally friendly but also friendly to innovative glass applications, giving them the freedom to create vehicles with gondola-like glass tops, independent glass-enclosed pods and gullwing glass roofs. In a ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Alpine Electronics Announce Plans to Develop Receivers
LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- CES -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium sports programming to cars and homes across the country, and Alpine Electronics today announced plans to develop SIRIUS products for the Alpine retail aftermarket to be available in 20 ... Continue reading
Visteon and Boston Acoustics Bring Premium Home Audio Sound Into All-New Chrysler Group Vehicles
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7 -- In under 24 months, Visteon and Boston Acoustics have teamed up to deliver the premium audio system in the all-new Chrysler 300. The audio system blends Visteon Corporation's Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and sound management capability with Boston Acoustics' speaker design and acoustic exp ... Continue reading
Visteon Electronics Concepts ... Innovations From the Home to the Vehicle
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7 -- The auto industry phrase "mass customization" was coined to communicate the consumer's desire to increase convenience and personalize their vehicles. In today's environment, innovation of mobile electronics requires reliability and speed. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DE ... Continue reading
Visteon Innovations Deliver Wireless Connections - Today and in the Future
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7 -- At the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show, Visteon Corporation marks a new level of distinction in delivering wireless technology. Fueled by the need for rapid development of products that consumers want and automakers select for vehicle distinction, Visteon is leading the way in delivering facto ... Continue reading
Visteon Innovations Find a Home ... In Your Vehicle
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7 -- What do most consumers look for in a non-office environment where they spend between 250 and 550 "waking hours" per year? Visteon Corporation knows the answer ... style, comfort, convenience, communication, entertainment and information. The challenge is to provide these features, make them e ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Jan. 7, 2004--This year, powersports fans, manufacturers and dealers are coming together to celebrate a common passion: motorcycles. The popular Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) presented by Toyota Trucks (IMS) will be at the Washington Convention Center, in Washington D.C., January 9-11 ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Host Fiscal 2004 Third-Quarter Conference Call on January 22
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Jan. 7, 2004--Arctic Cat Inc. will host a live Webcast of its fiscal 2004 third-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, January 22, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET), following the release of its earnings before the stock market opens that day. Christopher Twomey, chairman and chief execu ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas' Lampe to Retire
-- Bridgestone Americas Holding Inc. (BSAH) announced that John Lampe, that company's chairman, CEO and president, is retiring effective March 31, 2004 after more than 30 years of service. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11869 This multimedia news story is ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Provide Axles and Propshafts for Infiniti Full-Size Luxury SUV
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 7 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it will supply axles and maintenance-free propshafts for the new Infiniti QX56 full-size luxury sport-utility vehicle. This marks the first time that Dana has provided components to Nissan for its luxury Infiniti models. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
Dober Chemical Corp. Acquires Transportation Coolant Aftermarket Business from GE Water Technologies
GLENWOOD, Ill. & TREVOSE, Pa.--Jan. 7, 2004--The Glenwood Division of Dober Chemical Corporation and GE Water Technologies announced today that they have closed a transaction through which Dober will acquire, own and operate GE Water Technologies' Transportation Coolant Aftermarket business. Financial details of the tr ... Continue reading
Hawk Corporation Implements Strategic Repositioning Action Plan
CLEVELAND, Jan. 7 -- Hawk Corporation (AMEX:HWK) announced that it is initiating a plan to focus on its two primary business segments, Friction Products and Precision Components, and position the Company to improve its global competitive cost position to support long-term growth initiatives in these segments. The plan ... Continue reading
AURORA, ON, Jan. 7 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) announced today its outlook for 2004. "We look forward to an exciting 2004. We anticipate a higher level of sales which is expected to contribute to earnings growth for Magna" said Belinda Stronach, Magna's President and Chief Executive Officer ... Continue reading
COMMACK, N.Y.--Jan. 7, 2004--TERK Technologies today announced it that will produce a smart digital adapter for connecting the XM Direct Universal Tuner Box to Pioneer aftermarket car stereo head units. The XM Direct Universal Tuner Box is an ultra-compact, universal tuner module that connects to a satellite-ready in-d ... Continue reading
-- Every year, there are eighty auto shows across the country -- where manufacturers from all over the world come together to display and promote their latest vehicles. But you may not realize what a "show" they are, and to what extravagant lengths automakers go through to impress. A report from General Motors . You ca ... Continue reading
GM Racing Statement - Duchardt / J.Gibbs
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com ofc: (727) 784-8465 fax: (727) 787-8990 cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES PRE-SEASON THUNDER TEST SESSION I DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY January 7, 2004 GM RACING'S REACTION TO JOE GIB ... Continue reading
Al & Ed's Autosound Ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 List
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Jan. 7, 2004-- Company that Helped Shape Development of Southern California's Car Culture Earns Prestigious Spot at Beginning of Golden Anniversary Celebration Year Al & Ed's Autosound, California's first and largest mobile electronics and communications specialist, has been ranked as one of the top 5 ... Continue reading
ASG Renaissance Named 'Minority Supplier of the Year' at Urban Wheel Awards
Hispanic/woman-owned automotive supplier earns top Urban Wheel Award for its exemplary diversity practices DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- On Wheels, publisher of African Americans On Wheels and Latinos On Wheels magazines, and Forbes presented the "Minority Supplier of the Year" award to ASG Renaissance, a national Hispanic- and w ... Continue reading
iBiquity Digital Hosts Live HD Radio Telematics Traffic Demos From Las Vegas Station KSTJ-FM
Delphi, Navigation Technologies, Panasonic and Visteon Show HD Radio Traffic Displayed in Text and on Navigation Systems LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- International Consumer Electronics Show -- iBiquity Digital Corporation announced today that Delphi, Navigation Technologies, Panasonic and Visteon will all demonstrate HD Radio ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Unveils Redesigned SLK-Class
All-New Roadster Offers Aggressive Styling, Driving Performance and Sophistication MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 7 -- Mercedes-Benz today provided a first look at the totally redesigned SLK-Class roadster, which will make its retail debut in the U.S. in late 2004. The original SLK shook up the small roadster market when it was ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: E-Ticket Purchase Option For Online Convenience
WHO: The 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) offers e-tickets for online purchase. WHAT: E-tickets can be purchased online at www.naias.com for added convenience. Ticket prices are as follows: Adult: $12 U.S. Children under 12 (must be accompanied by an adult): free Children 12 and under are free when a ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: AutoWeek Editors' Choice Awards Announced
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The best of the best displayed at the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) were honored this evening at the AutoWeek Design Forum at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center, Detroit, Mich. The AutoWeek Editors' Choice Awards were revealed by AutoWeek Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch Mand ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Nissan Reveals 2005 Pathfinder
All-New 2005 Nissan Pathfinder features three-row seating, powerful 4.0-liter V6 and new rugged platform When it was first introduced in 1986, the Nissan Pathfinder sport utility vehicle (SUV) stood as an innovator in class – and as the lone SUV in Nissan showrooms in North America. Today, while the Pathfinder re ... Continue reading
Volkswagen 2003 China Sales 697,961 Units; Up 36% On Year
SHANGHAI January 7, 2004; Jane Lanhee Lee writing for Dow Jones reported Germany's Volkswagen AG , the leading foreign automaker in China, Wednesday said it sold 697,961 vehicles in the country in 2003, up 36% on year. Its joint venture with major China automaker China FAW Group Corp., based in the northern city of Cha ... Continue reading
Manufacturers Choose to Race With Michelin
Top Formula One, Le Mans, FIA World Rally Championship and Motorcycles ride on Michelin(R) tires DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- When the world's premier vehicle manufacturers put their image, resources and technology on the starting line in international motorsports, they choose Michelin as their tire technology partner. As the st ... Continue reading
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited Announcement
HONG KONG, Jan. 7 -- The following was released today by Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited : BRILLIANCE CHINA AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) UPDATE ON LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Directors wish to inform the shareholders of the Company that the Supreme Court of Bermuda ... Continue reading
Cirrus Logic Announces Conference Call for Third Quarter Fiscal 2004 Financial Results
AUSTIN, Texas--Jan. 7, 2004--Cirrus Logic will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter fiscal 2004 financial results on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Cirrus Logic will release the company's financial results at approximately 4 p.m. ET on Jan. 21. To listen to the live confere ... Continue reading
Delphi Books More Than $3 Billion in Global Wireless Business During 2003
Delphi Solidifies Position as Leading Global Automotive Supplier of Wireless New Products and More Customers Drive Delphi's Growth in Asia-Pacific and Europe LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- Delphi Corp. won more than $3 billion in new wireless business from automakers during 2003, company officials said here today at the 2004 Int ... Continue reading
Delphi Demonstrates Streaming Video for Mobile Applications at CES
Delphi and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Team Up to Show the Future of Video in Car LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- Delphi Corp. is demonstrating streaming video this week at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show (Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Booths #5206 and #5213). Using a SIRIUS Satellite Radio stream, Delphi i ... Continue reading
Delphi Introduces Industry's First All-In-One Satellite Audio System
Delphi CD Audio System Will Hit Store Shelves Later This Month LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- Delphi Corp. today introduced the Delphi CD Audio System, the industry's first "all-in-one" audio package that allows listeners to experience the benefits of the Delphi XM SKYFi satellite radio, AM/FM radio stations and CD/MP3 player ca ... Continue reading
Eaton Acquires Ultronics Limited and its Advanced Electro-Hydraulic Valve System Technology
CLEVELAND--Jan. 7, 2004--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced it has reached agreement to purchase Ultronics Limited and its advanced electro-hydraulic valve system technology. Terms were not disclosed. The Cheltenham, UK-based company's sophisticated electro-hydraulic control valves, s ... Continue reading
LONDON, January 7 -- Auto-Q Has Received $256,000 in Purchase Orders in the Last 12 Months from Walkers, a UK Subsidiary of Pepsi Cola Auto-Q International Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AUTQ), a leading provider of vehicle tracking and monitoring systems for trucking fleets and consumers, announced today that it has receiv ... Continue reading
Code Systems Awarded Remote Start Program by DaimlerChrysler Corporation's Mopar Division
LAS VEGAS, and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 7 -- LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER - 2004 WCES -- Fresh on the heels of being selected by Mazda North America to develop and manufacture remote engine start systems for various 2004 and 2005 vehicle platforms, Code Systems has been awarded a remote start program by the Mopar, a divisi ... Continue reading
Cummins Extends Uptime Guarantee for U.S. Truck Engines
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Jan. 7, 2004--Cummins Inc. today announced that its Uptime Guarantee for U.S. heavy-duty on-highway truck engines has been extended for all engines placed in service through Dec. 31, 2004. "The Cummins Uptime Guarantee provides assurance to trucking fleets and owner-operators of the exceptional performa ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 7, 2004--Donaldson Company Inc. today announced that it will provide 1,100 EPA-approved emissions control devices for the New York State Clean Air School Bus Program sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Donaldson will work with 41 New York school distric ... Continue reading
Advocates to Urge States to Enact 16 Essential Seat Belt, Child Restraint, Teen Driving, Drunk Driving and Motorcycle Helmet Laws to Curb Rise in U.S. Traffic Deaths WHAT: NEWS CONFERENCE -- With U.S. traffic deaths hitting a 10-year high and state legislatures about to convene their 2004 sessions, Advocates for Highwa ... Continue reading
Mazda North America Names Code Systems Key Supplier of Remote Engine Start Systems
LAS VEGAS and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 7 -- "For years the brand name Code Alarm has been synonymous with a commitment to high- technology products, designed to the most stringent specifications to appeal to the automotive OEM and their customers...and that proud history continues with this Mazda North America Operations ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Automotive Breathes Fresh Air Into Ward's 10 Best Engines
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Siemens VDO Automotive's engine management solutions are helping six of Ward's Communications' 10 Best Engines of 2004 meet the world's most stringent exhaust emissions and fuel economy targets. The selection of celebrated power plants featuring some of the company's innovative powertrain technologie ... Continue reading
SRS Labs Delivers Solutions for the Challenges of Speaker Placement, Rear Seat Entertainment, Hands-Free Voice Clarity and Multichannel Surround Sound SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 7 -- SRS Labs, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative audio, voice and semiconductor technology solutions, today announced the availability of t ... Continue reading
WESTPORT, Conn.--Jan. 7, 2004--Terex Corporation today announced that its joint venture, American Truck Company (ATC), of which Terex is a two-thirds owner, has been awarded and entered into a contract with the U.S. Army Tank-armaments and Automotive Command (TACOM) to supply the Ministry of Defense of Israel (IMOD) wi ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Jan. 7, 2004--Produced by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). On the surface, the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) looks like just another pretty face - with the emphasis on fast and shiny. Don't be deceived. Corporate fortunes are held in a b ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Pleased With Progress In Rolex Testing of BMW-FABCAR
Shane Lewis Pleased With Progress In Rolex Testing of BMW-FABCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., January 6, 2004 - Shane Lewis completed three days of intensive testing at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) yesterday. Lewis, of Jupiter, Fla., was preparing for the 42nd Annual Rolex 24 of Daytona endurance race in the Grand Amer ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports Best Ever Sales for 2003
- Company sells its 4 millionth vehicle in US to close record-setting year - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 6 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today marked major milestones with year-end 2003 sales. Subaru set ... Continue reading
Cars and Stars Shine in WXYZ-TV/Channel 7's 'NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW CHARITY PREVIEW'
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 6 -- An impressive array of cars and stars will be featured in WXYZ-TV/Channel 7's "2004 NAIAS CHARITY PREVIEW," a black-tie charity event showcasing the automotive industry. The two-hour special will air live from the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Detroit's Cobo Center ... Continue reading
Vans Take Top Scores in Government Crash Ratings
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced results of its first model year 2004 New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash test results. "Crash test results help consumers make better decisions about the next cars they buy," U.S. Transportation Secr ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Intro Vehicles To Deny Offshore Competition
DETROIT January 6, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that the big question after Detroit automakers rolled out their latest cars and trucks at the North American International Auto Show is whether they'll improve sales enough to stem a sliding U.S. market share that fell to a collective all-time low in 20 ... Continue reading
Kia Canada Inc. announces new President and CEO
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 6, 2003; Kia Canada Inc. is pleased to announce that Mr. Bill Porter has been appointed President and CEO of Kia Canada Inc. effective January 1st 2004. In this position Mr. Porter will succeed Mr. J. M. Park who has been promoted to Executive Vice President with Kia Motors Corporation in Korea an ... Continue reading
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