Top Asian Automakers Spent Big on Incentives in December, Sparking Heavy Sales
DETROIT January 7, 2005; John Porretto writinfg for the AP reported that the top Japanese automakers strongly resembled their Big Three rivals in incentive spending last month, pouring on rebates and financing offers and sparking heavy sales in the process. Meanwhile, only General Motors Corp. spent more on incentives ... Continue reading
Brazilian Auto Production Rises 20 Percent in 2004 to 2.2 Million Vehicles
SAO PAULO, Brazil January 7 , 2005; The AP reported that buoyed by rising exports and a rebounding domestic economy Brazilian auto makers, led by General Motors Corp., Fiat SpA and Volkswagen AG, increased production 20 percent in 2004 to 2.2 million vehicles, the country's auto industry association said Friday. Domest ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--Jan. 7, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has been informed that a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) judge today issued a decision in Eaton's favor in an unfair import proceeding brought by Eaton against ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF), Arvin Meritor, Inc. and ZFMeritor LLC (ZFM) ... Continue reading
Recent Epidemic of Young Driver Deaths Prompts Group to Host Free Safety/Car Care Educational Clinic
Experts Provide Young Women Drivers With Essential Driving Tips, Auto Care Basics SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 7 -- Fatality data show that young drivers continue to be over-represented in fatal crashes. In the Washington, DC area alone, more than twenty young people have been killed on the roads in recent months. For youn ... Continue reading
DETROIT, January 7 -- Un único foro albergado por la SAE International reunirá a líderes en tecnología de alto nivel, de comercio y gestión de todo el mundo para discutir y tratar los retos que afrontará el mercado norteamericano de sistemas de propulsión de automóviles en la próxima década. La "North America ... Continue reading
Bad Boy Trucks - Specifications
Converted Military Vehicle Protects Against Radiation, Chemical and Biological Contaminants DALLAS, Jan. 7 -- Against the backdrop of concerns over possible terrorist strikes in the U.S., Homeland Defense Vehicles LLC, has introduced a vehicle that can be equipped to protect its occupants against nuclear radiation from ... Continue reading
Turns Moving Vehicles into Roving 'Hot Spots' for Wi-Fi Devices; Satellite Link Enables Access in Remote Areas Offering No Cell or Landline Service LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- Announcing a breakthrough in mobile computing and communications, RaySat, Inc., a developer of mobile video receiving systems, today introduced the wor ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS: Saturn Sky Roadster Debuts in Detroit
DETROIT – With its dynamic design and quick and agile performance, the Sky roadster delivers a bold message about the next generation of vehicles from Saturn. The Sky, introduced at the North American International Auto Show and slated for production in 2006, is the first vehicle to feature a new look that will i ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--Jan. 7, 2005--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("Hybrid" or the "Company") (OTCBB:HYFS) today announced the independent certified emission results for its Fuel 2(TM) dual-fuel Emission Control technology. The Fuel 2(TM) kit converts medium and heavy-duty diesel engines to operate in a dual-fuel diesel/natural ga ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - Jan 7, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 7 -- Vehicle production for the first week of 2005 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 304,081 units, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. In the U.S., automakers are expected to produce 234,551 vehicles this week, up 0.1 percent from the 234,279 cars and trucks bui ... Continue reading
Nissan Begins Production of All-New 2005 Xterra
SMYRNA, Tenn.--Jan. 7, 2005--To the applause of employees who built it, the first 2005 Nissan Xterra rolled off the Smyrna manufacturing assembly line today, the latest in a series of three truck-based products that have been significantly updated for the 2005 model year. "Our company's product revival began with our 1 ... Continue reading
Delphi Appoints President and C.O.O. & New Vice Chairman
Rodney O'Neal becomes first chief operating officer; Wohleen named vice chair. Appointments to provide sharper focus, streamline operations and strengthen growth TROY, Mich., Jan. 7 -- Delphi Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the following appointments, effective immediately: Rodney O ... Continue reading
2005 New Car Review: Mazda6 Sport Wagon
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Mazda6 Sport Wagon Here's the scenario: you consider yourself a car enthusiast, and so prefer a car that is entertaining and fun to drive. You've had sport-oriented cars all of your driving life. Handling and power, in good balance, are important to you. But now you need somet ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 7, 2005--Californians' love affairs with their cars has helped to drive the $29 billion aftermarket parts business. But in personalizing their rides, they may place their investment at risk if they fail to also customize their insurance policies. With today's opening of the Greater Los Angeles Auto Sh ... Continue reading
MILAN, Italia y CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, January 7 -- Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc., un importante desarrollador internacional de la tecnología de células de combustible y de las membranas de intercambio de protones, y East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc., distribuidor de las baterías Deka(R) y principal fabricante inde ... Continue reading
Aerielle Introduces New All Channel AudioBUG Automotive FM Transmitter
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 7, 2005--Aerielle(R), Inc. announced today the availability of the new Aerielle Enabled(TM) (www.AerielleEnabled.com) AudioBUG(TM) ATB-350 Automotive FM Transmitter, which transmits audio to all FM frequencies. Eliminating the need for custom installation or hardwiring, this AudioBUG is powered by the a ... Continue reading
Neural Audio Surround Sound Rendering Uses Floating Point DSP Technology
Neural 2-D Downmixing/N-Channel Rendering technology eases the migration of broadcast from analog to digital while offering the listener unlimited playback options LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- Neural Audio today announced the availability of its "Spatial Environment Engine" (SEE(TM)), an advanced broadcast technology platform ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS: Ford Shows Synus Concept
Detroit January 6, 2005: Americans may be restless, but they are not rootless. They always know where they are going. A century ago, population was moving from the farm to the city. Fifty years ago, the shift was to the suburbs. Today, the trend is back to big cities. ... Continue reading
Magna International spendet 100.000 USD für die Katastrophehilfe in Südasien
TORONTO, January 3 -- Frank Stronach, Vorstandsvorsitzender von Magna International, gab heute bekannt, dass das Unternehmen als Hilfe für die Opfer des Erdbebens und der Tsunami-Flutkatastrophe in Südasien 100.000 USD an das kanadische Rote Kreuz spenden wird. "Wir machen diese Spende auch in dem Bewusstsein, dass v ... Continue reading
Deka Batteries Teams with Nuvera Fuel Cells to Develop Advanced Power Options for Industrial Trucks
MILAN, Italy and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, January 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 joint ... Continue reading
DETROIT, January 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 Internati ... Continue reading
MAILAND, Italien und CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, January 7 -- Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc., ein führender Designer, Entwickler und Hersteller von Brennstoffzellen-Antriebssystemen, und East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc., der Hersteller von Deka(R)Batterien und der weltweit grösste unabhängige Einzelstandort-Batteriehers ... Continue reading
NAPA, Orange County Choppers Team Up
NAPA Customers, Fans of OCC Share Common Passions ATLANTA, Jan. 7 -- NAPA AUTO PARTS, the industry leader in auto parts distribution, today announces it has entered into a partnership with the popular Orange County Choppers (OCC) and the Teutuls - Paul Sr., Paul Jr. and Mikey, designers and fabricators of world renown ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Adds Three Key Executives
COBURG, Ore., Jan. 7 -- Monaco Coach Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of three executives to its management team. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO) Rick Kangail was hired for the newly created position of Vice President, Human Resources, John Draheim was named National Sales Man ... Continue reading
SSP Increases 2005 Sprint Car Purse
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Susquehanna Speedway Park Increases the 2005 Sprint Car Purse NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (January 7, 2004) – As the beginning of the 2005 racing season of the Susquehanna Speedway Park approaches, SSP management announces that the regular sprint car purse ... Continue reading
Aceleración en Europa: Hyundai consigue una cifra de ventas record en el mercado del automóvil 2004
RUESSELSHEIM, Alemania, January 7 -- - Aumento de las ventas en un 21% en 2004 - Ventas acumuladas en Europa de 339.767 unidades en 2004 - 30.473 unidades vendidas en diciembre Mientras que la mayoría de los fabricantes de automóviles no parecen haber experimentado un año demasiado bueno dentro del mercado 2004 de a ... Continue reading
Tripath Chosen by Panasonic for Highest Power in-Dash Car Audio Head Unit
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 7, 2005-- TCD6001 and TPS4100 are Featured in the 2nd Generation of High-Power Head Units Tripath Technology Inc. , creators of Class-T(R) Digital Audio Amplifiers, announced today that its TCD6001 and TPS4100 will power Panasonic's new automotive in-dash head-unit, the CQ-C901UL. Three other units will ... Continue reading
NOVATO, Calif.--Jan. 7, 2005-- Industries Premier Tools for Website Creation and Leads Management Come Together: Dealerskins to Offer Private-Label Version of iCarConnect iCarMagic LLC, a leading on-demand customer relationship management (CRM) company, today announced that it has entered into a strategic relationship ... Continue reading
Audiovox Digital Multi-Media Line Doubles
New Voice Recorders, Cameras, Docking Stations Round out Line; The Company Introduces First Digital Multi-Media Under Advent Brand HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- Audiovox Corporation continues to build its digital multi-media presence with consumer driven line ranging from voice and video recorders to multi- ... Continue reading
Audiovox Unveils New Jensen Amplifier and Speaker Lines at CES
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- Today at the Consumer Electronics Show, Audiovox Corporation announced the return of Jensen as a major player in the auto entertainment industry. In addition to a complete new line of both sophisticated and affordable in-dash units (see separate press release) there are also maj ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports December Sales
PARIS, France, January 7 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 45,531 vehicles (1) in December 2004, a decrease of 8% compared to the same month last year. In calendar year 2004, Nissan Europe sold 543,948 units, 0.3% up on 2003. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 5,626 units in December, registering a 0. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reaches Sales Record in Europe's Weak 2004 Auto Market
RUESSELSHEIM, Germany, January 7 -- - 21 Per Cent Sales Increase in 2004 - European Sales Accumulate to 339,767 Units for 2004 - 30,473 Units Sold in December While most car makers seem to have had a not-so-good time in Europe's 2004 decreasing car market, some have managed extremely well. At the end of the year, Hyund ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Dip below $2 Per Gallon
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 7, 2005--For the first time in almost 11 months, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area dipped below $2 per gallon, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Today's price is $1.999 per gallon. On Feb. 23, 2004, a gallon ... Continue reading
IRVING, Texas--Jan. 7, 2005--For the tenth consecutive week, Texas motorists have enjoyed falling gasoline prices, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline dropped almost two cents to 1.664. The cheapest on the list is Corpus Christi at $1.576 a gallon ... Continue reading
Global Auto Execs See Profitability Sooner, KPMG Study Reveals
North American market share losses expected to slow Hybrids and Cars on the rise NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- Global automotive executives have accelerated their forecast for a financial turnaround, saying they expect the industry to return to higher profit levels as early as next year, according to the results of an annual glo ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND Ranks the Top 50 Industry Players with 2005 Power List
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 7, 2005--MOTOR TREND magazine, the world's number one automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced its first annual Power List rankings. Recognizing the real power in the auto business isn't always under the hood, the editors at MOTOR TREND have selected the ... Continue reading
THQ Unveils MX vs. ATV Unleashed to Fans as Previous Title, MX Unleashed, Surpasses One Million Units CALABASAS HILLS, Calif., Jan. 7 -- Leading video game publisher THQ Inc., , and Clear Channel Entertainment's Motor Sports division, today announced that MX vs. ATV Unleashed will make its public debut January 8 at the ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS: Delphi Exhibits Technology
High-tech products on display at automakers' stands DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Next week's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will feature Delphi Corp. technology installed on 2005 model year cars and trucks. The technology will be on display throughout the show, which opens to the press on Jan. 9 and to the public ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reorganizes Field Operations
PHILADELPHIA--Jan. 7, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain, announced the restructuring of its field management team into separate Retail and Service organizations. Other than expected improvements in execution, this restructuring is expected to be tran ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Michigan's investment climate may be unclear, but the state will continue to strengthen as an automotive engineering center, according to 50 North American auto industry executives surveyed recently by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory services firm. According to the results, 30 percent of the ex ... Continue reading
Can Toyota Lead The Commercial Hybrid Truck Market As It Has the Consumer Arena? asks ABI Research
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Jan. 7, 2005--With the success of hybrid electric passenger vehicles among consumers, attention is focusing on incorporating the technology into commercial trucks. Toyota's Hino Truck subsidiary will be the first to commercially offer an original-production heavy-duty hybrid truck chassis both in Nort ... Continue reading
2005 LA. Auto Show: Mitsubishi Showcases Sport Truck Concept
January 5, 2005 -- Los Angeles -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today provided a glimpse of the future as well as a tribute to its Japanese heritage as it showcased its Sport Truck Concept at the 2005 L.A. Auto Show. Sharing the Mitsubishi Motors stand with the Sport Truck Concept will be the full line o ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi designers and "Dr. Evo" craft solution for "Ultimate L.A. Machine Design Challenge"
January 5, 2005 -- Los Angeles -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today unveiled a futuristic design concept at the L.A. Auto Show that is the perfect Los Angeles-area vehicle. Portrayed in the form of a special two-dimensional "Ultimate L.A. Machine" sketch, the design concept is entered as part of the sh ... Continue reading
January 5, 2005 (Los Angeles, CA) – With the glittering towers of downtown Los Angeles as a backdrop, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) unleashed a salvo of design and performance "concept" cars today at the 2005 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. In keeping with this year's show theme, Design Los Angeles, VCNA ... Continue reading
THX CERTIFIED SECOND GENERATION CAR AUDIO SYSTEM DEBUTS IN 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR
Ford and THX Ltd. announced the second-generation THX Certified Car Audio system introduced in the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. Click to download images. * 1. THX and Ford Motor Company introduce state-of-the-art car audio system in new entry- luxury sedan * 2. ... Continue reading
ABRA's Rick Assumes Regional Sales and Education Position
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 6, 2005--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company located in Minneapolis, announced today the appointment of Robert Rick as Regional Vice President of Sales and Continuing Education. Rick will be based in Milwaukee, and within this position will direct and develop a sales team ... Continue reading
First Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle Goes on Sale from ZAP
Now on Display at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- The hydrogen economy is one step closer with the announcement by ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) and Anuvu Incorporated of the availability this year of the first hydrogen fuel cell consumer vehicle, on display now at one of the world's largest te ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Jan. 6, 2005--AAA WHAT: AAA will release a first-of-its-kind, scientifically validated tool that identifies declines in functional abilities that increase crash risk in older drivers and provides them with the remedies to reduce that crash risk. This driver screening tool can be used in the privacy of one's ... Continue reading
Jourdain Jr. Signs With ppc Racing For NBS
Ford Driver to be First Full-Time Hispanic Entrant in Series DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 6 -- In a move that Ford Racing's Dan Davis called "another important step in promoting diversity in NASCAR," ppc Racing and Ford Racing announced today that Mexico's Michel Jourdain Jr. has been signed to a multi-year contract to run Fo ... Continue reading
Steve Osborne, 9J, to Participate in USCS Tour
California Boy Transplanted to Peach State Will Race in "Outlaw Thunder" Tour SHARPSBURG, Ga., Jan. 6 -- Steve Osborne, J&S Motorsports team owner and driver, formerly of Cupertino California, has recently announced his intent to participate in the United Sprint Car Series, 2005 "Outlaw Thunder Tour". Mr. Osborne joins ... Continue reading
Subaru Dealership Service Goes Wireless
-- Car Company Teams With SPX Kent-Moore to Launch New Wireless Diagnostic System (SDS) to Enhance Customer Service Experience at Dealerships -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 6 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it has teamed with SPX Kent-Moore to enhance the customer ownership experience through its new advanc ... Continue reading
2005 LA Auto Show: 2006 LIMITED EDITION JAGUAR XK 'VICTORY' Unveiled
At-A-Glance Highlights * Only 1,050 'Victory' limited edition models available in the U.S. beginning June 2005 * Celebration of Jaguar's four championship wins in the North American Trans-Am road racing series * Available in all four derivatives –XK8 and XKR Coupes and Convertibles * Four limited edition exterior ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS: Mazda to Debut MX-Crossport Concept in Detroit
- Mazda's Design Innovation is Displayed in MX-Crossport, MAZDA5 and MAZDASPEED6 - DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Mazda will introduce three exciting new vehicles at the upcoming 2005 North American International Auto Show, which opens to the world's news media on Sunday, Jan. 9. Showcasing the future direction of Mazda's Zoom-Zoo ... Continue reading
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