GM Seeks 24 Patents For AUTOnomy Concept Vehicle
DETROIT - AUTOnomy, a futuristic General Motors Corp. concept vehicle, so profoundly changes the automotive industry that GM is seeking 24 patents covering business models, technologies and manufacturing processes related to the concept. "AUTOnomy is more than just a hot new concept car, it's the beginning of a revolut ... Continue reading
USAR Team Press Releases 1/8/02
USAR Team Press Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JFCO Motorsports Public Relations JFCO Motorsports & Lucas Oil Products Team Up in 2002 Durham, NC (January 7, 2002) - JFCO Motorsports co-owners Jay Fogleman and Mark Huff have announced Lucas Oil Products will sponsor the JFCO Motorsports team in 2002. The team will comp ... Continue reading
-- Approximately 40,000 lives are lost in traffic accidents in the United States each year, and another five million people are injured. Further, 30 percent of deaths occur within minutes of a crash and 50 percent occur before the patient arrives at the hospital. In light of these alarming numbers, what should consumer ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: World's Fastest Saloon Car Launched by Bentley at NAIAS
-- The fastest standard production saloon car in the world is unveiled by Bentley at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?4768. This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news infor ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Jan. 8, 2002-- -------------------------------------------------- Ford Unveils Technological Innovations That Further its Commitment to Consumer Safety Approximately 40,000 lives are lost in traffic accidents in the United States each year, and another five million people are injured. Further, 30 percent of d ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Names Ron Kuehn Sr. Vice President of Training & Education
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 8, 2002--ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced today that Ron Kuehn has been named Senior Vice President of Training and Education. Kuehn will develop and execute the ABRA training and education strategy, oversee the company's continuous improvement and quality programs, and direct ABRA's technician appren ... Continue reading
SAE SoCal: January 2002 update
For anyone wondering about their SAE SoCal newsletter being overdue; don't worry, the January newsletters have not yet been mailed. This months activities are all in the second half of the month, hence our timing has been shifted. Please mark your calendars for the following events: Tuesday, January 15th -- Board meeti ... Continue reading
MAISONS-LAFFITTE, France--Jan. 8, 2002--Webraska, the worldwide provider of LBS & Telematics applications and enabling platforms, was notified today by the European Patent Office of the approval and registration of its IbDN(R) patent for distributed navigation in 18 European countries. This innovative high-performance ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show Reflections - More Questions Then Answers!
January 8 2002, As today’s sunlight fades into a Detroit winter dusk the memories of new bright sparkling cars and trucks will forever linger in my memory. Well another press preview of the NIAIS or Detroit Dealers car show will soon be history. The press corps are bailing out and the car company reps are prepari ... Continue reading
Show Producer Hijacks Popular Concept Car Out of LA Show
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Jan. 8, 2002--In a move reminiscent of James Bond -- or at least, Austin Powers -- San Jose International Auto show producer Bill Schultz arranged a 1 a.m. extrication of Ford's highly-promoted Forty-Nine concept car from the floor of the Los Angeles Auto Show today and has secured its presence at the ... Continue reading
Nissan announces 2003 350Z pricing
Nissan Sets Starting Price of All-New 2003 350Z at $26,269; Customer Pre-Order System In Place For Deliveries Starting in August Nissan today announced that pricing for its all-new 2003 350Z(tm) sports car, which goes on sale this August, will start at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $26,269 (excludin ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 8, 2002--Alcoa today announced earnings for the 2001 fourth quarter of $99 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, excluding a special after tax charge of $241 million, or $0.28 per share for a strategic restructuring announced in November. Including the special charge, Alcoa had a net loss for the quarte ... Continue reading
Atmel Introduces New Low-Current RF Remote Control Receiver with Industry's Highest Functionality
HEILBRONN, Germany--Jan. 8, 2002--Atmel(R) Corporation announced today the new RF remote control receiver T5743N for keyless-entry, telemetering and security systems. This receiver IC is the only product on the market with such a combination of various functions. The T5743N is a multi-chip PLL receiver device with full ... Continue reading
Dolby Licensees Take In-Car Surround to the Next Level
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 8, 2002-- Alpine, Clarion, Rockford-Fosgate, Volvo, and Zapco roll out new Pro Logic II products at ICES, North American International Auto Show Dolby Laboratories announced that several audio manufacturers are unveiling in-car surround solutions featuring Dolby(R) Surround Pro Logic(R) II technology. A ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 8, 2002--Dolby Laboratories used the huge Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to showcase its comprehensive in-car entertainment technology suite, demonstrating the first convenient, scalable, and affordable solutions for creating a rich surround-sound experience in the car. Visitors to the Dolby Laboratori ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Jan. 8, 2002--If the best things in life are free, then life just got better for travelers departing from the San Jose International Airport. TopFlight Indoor Airport Parking kicks off its Grand Opening with an offer of FREE indoor parking, for five days only. For a limited time, San Jose Airport t ... Continue reading
Global Water Technologies Files Patent Application for Water Treatment System
GOLDEN, Colo.--Jan. 8, 2002--Global Water Technologies, Inc. (GWT), a full-service cooling water company utilizing advanced technologies and engineered solutions to provide process cooling water to power plants, process industries, HVAC and municipalities worldwide, today announced that it had filed a patent applicatio ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas--Jan. 8, 2002--Microtune(TM), Inc. , a leading silicon and systems company that designs, manufactures and markets radio frequency (RF)-based solutions for the global broadband communications, automotive and wireless connectivity markets, today announced that it has signed a three-way Memorandum of Understa ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Jan. 8, 2002--Motorists Mutual Insurance Company (Motorists), a Columbus, Ohio-based insurer that sells individual and commercial property and casualty insurance, has signed a three-year renewal agreement with ADP(R) Claims Services Group for continued use of ADP's highly acclaimed suite of products ... Continue reading
Norsk Hydro ASA Announces the Following On Its Capital Markets Day, 8 January 2002:
OSLO, Norway--Jan. 8, 2002--During the last year, Norsk Hydro has consolidated its position as a result of the successful implementation of several significant strategic measures. The acquisition of the German company VAW Aluminium, announced on Monday, will make Hydro Aluminium one of the world's leading aluminium com ... Continue reading
RICHARDSON, Texas--Jan. 8, 2002-- InterTrak(TM) Provides Law Enforcement Agencies an Ultra-fast, Genuine Full Coverage North American Vehicle Location System Without Needing Specially Equipped Patrol Cars or Software! One company has prided itself as being the only stolen vehicle recovery network under police control a ... Continue reading
The Only No Monthly Fee GPS Stolen Vehicle Recovery System Gives Birth to AutoTrak
FRISCO, Texas--Jan. 8, 2002--InterTrak(sm) being the first and only GPS tracking company to offer call-in stolen vehicle recovery service without a monthly fee is proud to introduce AutoTrak(TM). AutoTrak consists of a GPS receiver, cellular modem, support electronics and a dual-band antenna squeezed into a pint-sized ... Continue reading
Press Release Issued January 8, 2002 3:02:00 PM ET Federal-Mogul Appoints Michael P. Gaynor Senior Vice President And Chief Information Officer Full text of this press release available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/micro_stories.pl?ACCT=no& amp;TICK=FMO&STORY=/www/story/01-08-2002/0001644289& ;EDATE ---------- ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Chooses U.S. Bank to Provide Purchasing Card Services
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 8, 2002--FinishMaster, Inc., a leading distributor of industrial and automotive paints and coatings, has contracted with U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems for purchasing card services. U.S. Bank will provide 150 cards for the company that will be used for approximately $5 million in annual volume. F ... Continue reading
LITTLE CANADA, Minn.--Jan. 8, 2002-- Sega's ArcadeDivision Uses PartsClerk to Tailor Web Sales to Meet Customer Needs James Integrated Technologies, Corp. (JIT Corp.) today launched an affordable and effective solution for supply chain automation. With Sega Corporation as one of the first PartsClerk(TM) customers, many ... Continue reading
New Pet Food Clinically Proven to Help Combat Signs of Canine Brain Aging - VNR Satellite Feed
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher ON THE SCENE PRESENTS A VIDEO NEWS RELEASE FEED: REVOLUTIONARY NEW PET FOOD CLINICALLY PROVEN TO HELP COMBAT SIGNS OF CANINE BRAIN AGING - A CONDITION THAT SHOWS SIMILAR SIGNS TO ALZHEIMER’S IN HUMANS THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2002 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM, ET and 1:00 PM – 1:15 ... Continue reading
News from Kenworth: Kenworth's Own 'Private Fleet' Delivers Fuel Economy Results
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Parietti, (425) 828-5196 jparietti@paccar.com Kenworth's Own "Private Fleet" Stays Busy Delivering Fuel Economy Results KIRKLAND, Wash., January 8, 2002 -- They look like regular over-the-road trucks, but the drivers behind the wheel aren't delivering freight -- they're ... Continue reading
Raytheon Night Vision Increases Safety, Security for Drivers of New Volvo Sport Utility Vehicle
DETROIT--Jan. 8, 2002--Night Vision, developed by Raytheon Commercial Infrared, will be available in the all-new Volvo XC90 Sport Utility Vehicle unveiled today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Volvo is the first European manufacturer to incorporate Night Vision into its design and highlights t ... Continue reading
Raytheon Night Vision Increases Safety, Security for Drivers of New Volvo Sport Utility Vehicle
DETROIT--Jan. 8, 2002--Night Vision, developed by Raytheon Commercial Infrared, will be available in the all-new Volvo XC90 Sport Utility Vehicle unveiled today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Volvo is the first European manufacturer to incorporate Night Vision into its design and highlights t ... Continue reading
Smart Card Driver's License Solution in India Could Lead to National Standard
PAOLI, Pa.--Jan. 8, 2002--As a result of the success of the Gujarat project, more Indian states are issuing tenders for smart card based-driver's license solutions in an effort to create one standard for driver's licenses in India. Further discussions are moving to the possibility of one standard so that individual sta ... Continue reading
SmarTire Systems Completes Private Placement
RICHMOND, B.C.--(AutomotoveWire)--Jan. 8, 2002--SmarTire Systems Inc. , a leading developer of tire pressure and temperature monitoring technology, has completed the private placement announced November 16th for gross proceeds of US$3.11 million through the issuance of 1.83 million units. Each unit consisted of one sha ... Continue reading
Travis Tritt & Billy Bob Thornton Video Highlights
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher ON THE SCENE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE TRAVIS TRITT SHOOTS VIDEO FOR “MODERN DAY BONNIE AND CLYDE” Billy Bob Thornton to Star as Clyde WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2002 10:00 AM –10:15 AM & 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM EST GALAXY 11 / TRANSPONDER 8, C-BAND AUDIO S ... Continue reading
Goodyear Concept Car Tires - Large at Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- Goodyear's concept tire showing is massive at the North American International Auto Show here. Literally. The company's rim diameters at this show range from 17 to 22 inches; tread section widths spread up to 315 mm, or more than a foot wide. ``These works of art are larger than life,'' according to ... Continue reading
Methanol Institute Slams Lutz and GM On Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Methanol Institute today released the following statement by John Lynn, President and CEO: ``Yesterday, General Motors unveiled its futuristic Autonomy fuel cell vehicle, committing the automaker to the use of gaseous hydrogen in fuel cell cars to be marketed sometime after 2010. GM stated it ... Continue reading
Detroit War Efforts Applauded by Army
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- The Army's senior automotive technology director applauded the automotive industry leadership for their wartime support of efforts to accelerate the introduction of technology into military vehicles during media preview activities of the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in Detroi ... Continue reading
New Range Rover Sets New Benchmark for Luxury & Capability
January 2002 (Newstream) -- Britain's Land Rover has introduced the next Range Rover and it has many automotive experts searching for superlatives. Considering its unique combination of on- and off-road abilities, the new Range Rover is one of the most capable vehicles in the world. The new Range Rover HSE, which will ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Issued
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- Attention designers worldwide: today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Michelin North America announces a challenge to create aesthetically pleasing vehicles that encourage the freedom and joy of travel. It's called the Michelin Challenge Design. ``Michelin Challenge Design celeb ... Continue reading
World's fastest Saloon Car Launched by Bentley at NAIAS
January 2002 (Newstream) -- The fastest standard production saloon car in the world is unveiled by Bentley at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 450bhp, 168 mph (270 km/h) Arnage T is the most powerful car in Bentley's 83-year history, and the result of a three year project to re-engineer the ou ... Continue reading
RX-8's responsive handling and performance deliver driving pleasure far beyond the normal. A key factor in achieving the RX-8's unrivaled performance and superb handling is its light weight, perfectly balanced 50:50 weight distribution, and low yaw-inertia moment and center of gravity. The front-midship layout is furth ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 8, 2002 DETROIT- General Motors Corp. confirmed today that it has chosen five suppliers to manage the development of interiors on certain current and future vehicle programs. Johnson Controls Inc. has been picked to manage the interiors for the next generation of minivans and mid-size cars, Lear Co ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Support 2003 Dodge Viper With High-Performance, Advanced Traction Technologies
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has been selected to supply advanced traction technologies -- including a newly designed center section and advanced differential -- for DaimlerChrysler's upcoming 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 to be launched in July 2002. Dana Chairman and CEO Joe Magliochetti ... Continue reading
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 8 -- Winter weather is tough on a vehicle, but it is the battery that suffers the most when the temperatures drop. Your vehicle's battery loses 33% of its power when the temperature dips below freezing and over 50% of its power when the temperature falls below zero. To make matters worse, your vehi ... Continue reading
Download the Latest DVD Release Right to Your Vehicle? A Delphi First
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 -- Delphi Automotive Systems will be the first company to publicly demonstrate new, innovative automotive applications for wireless data networks at the 2002 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. On a specially equipped vehicle, Delphi will show how licensed video files, audio files an ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 8, 2002 Internet Home Alliance Unveils OnStar At Home Pilot Program At The 2002 International Consumer Electronics Show OnStar, General Motors, Invensys, Panasonic, Hewlett-Packard and ADT Security team up to test unprecedented, real-life electronic connection between home and vehicle LAS VEGAS - I ... Continue reading
Alpine Brings XM-Satellite Radio to Existing Car Stereos
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, today unveiled its new CRA-1667RF, an Ai-NET controller/RF modulator that provides an affordable upgrade path for adding XM Satellite Radio and/or MP3 playback capabilities to most ... Continue reading
Alpine Expands Mobile Entertainment Product Line With New Wide Screen Monitors
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, today unveiled two new stand-alone widescreen monitors to complement its impressive mobile entertainment product line. The new monitors were designed exclusively to deliver vivid pi ... Continue reading
Sirius Satellite Radio to Be Available With Kenwood Sovereign Entertainment Hub
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 -- Soon after its launch next month, Sirius Satellite Radio's 60 commercial-free music channels will be available via the Internet, free of charge, to owners of the Kenwood Sovereign(TM) Entre(TM) Entertainment Hub as a result of an agreement between Kenwood, Sirius and OpenGlobe(TM), Inc., an enterta ... Continue reading
Delphi Provides Another Reason To Get In The Back Seat- Surround Sound
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 -- Imagine putting a theatre in the back seat to keep children occupied as you journey on a long trip from Detroit to Las Vegas. Delphi Automotive Systems showcased this scenario at the 2002 International Consumer Electronics Show with a demonstration of its new 5.1 Theatre Surround System that featur ... Continue reading
Alpine Introduces In-Dash DVD AM/FM Tuner With Built-In MP3 Decoder
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, today unveiled its new DVA-7996 in-dash DVD head unit, the industry's first automotive DVD-based AM/FM tuner to feature a built-in MP3 decoder. Alpine designed its new DVA-7996 to p ... Continue reading
Racing Champions Fourth Quarter Sales
GLEN ELLYN, Ill.--Jan. 8, 2002--Racing Champions today announced that its preliminary net sales results for the 2001 fourth quarter will now approximate mid-single digit growth, which exceeds the previous outlook announced on October 23, 2001 of relatively flat sales for the 2001 fourth quarter. Also, based on prelimin ... Continue reading
PVO New Chrysler Group For Specialty Vehicles Formed
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 8 -- While Dodge owners have been busy grabbing life by the horns, Chrysler Group executives and engineers have been grabbing life by the throttle with plans to create a new performance group and some of the most outrageous production vehicles ever developed by DaimlerChrysler Corp. Officially ... Continue reading
Patriot Motorcycle Corporation Successful Product Launch in Hawaii
CORONA, Calif.--Jan. 8, 2002--Patriot Motorcycles Corporation (OTCBB:PMCY), a designer, manufacturer and distributor of hybrid motorcycles and motorcycle accessories, announced today that it launched the introduction of it product line in conjunction with Pacific Rim Cycle in the Hawaiian Islands. Pacific Rim Cycle is ... Continue reading
Dodge Ram SRT-10 Viper Power Creates Fastest Ram Pickup Ever
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- In a world of bland trucks, Dodge Rams are known for redefining the full-size pickup market with ground breaking designs. Today, Dodge unveils a ground shaking design with the boldest, baddest and fastest full-size pickup, the new Viper-powered Dodge Ram SRT-10 show truck. A production version of thi ... Continue reading
iBiquity's Digital AM and FM Radio Technology Licensed for Automotive Use
World's Second Largest Automotive Supplier to Produce IBOC Digital AM & FM Receivers for Automakers LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 -- International Consumer Electronics Show - iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer and licenser of digital AM and FM broadcast technology in the United States, announced it has licensed iBiqu ... Continue reading
Delphi Wins Contract to Supply Satellite Radios for DaimlerChrysler
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 -- Delphi Automotive Systems announced today that it has been selected to supply the satellite digital audio receiver service (SDARS) modules for DaimlerChrysler Corporation. The multi-year manufacturing agreement will add satellite radio broadcast reception to audio systems for new Chrysler, Dodge, J ... Continue reading
German Auto Company 2002 Plans
DETROIT, Jan 7 Reuters reported that German auto companies on Monday said they aim to expand market share in a stagnant global market this year, following strong 2001 sales in the world's largest market, the United States. Executives from BMW AG , the Mercedes-Benz unit of DaimlerChrysler and Volkswagen said they belie ... Continue reading
Continental Teves: Supplier Of Brake System for 2003 Ford Expedition
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- Continental Teves, a unit of Continental AG, announced today it is the complete brake system integrator and supplier for the 2003 Ford Expedition sport utility vehicle. Continental Teves will manage and deliver the complete brake system including calipers, rotors, booster, master cylinder, adjustable ... Continue reading
0% Financing Attracts Car Buyers In 2001, But At What Cost for Industry in 2002
GREENWICH, Conn.--Jan. 8, 2002-- New Study by NFO WorldGroup Maintains Targeted Creative Marketing Incentives Needed to Drive Sales According to new survey results announced today by NFO WorldGroup, one of the world's leading providers of research-based marketing information and counsel, Americans planning to buy autom ... Continue reading
L.A. Auto Show Sets Opening Weekend Attendance Record
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7 -- Southern Californians confirmed their passion for the automobile in record numbers during the opening weekend of the 2002 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The opening weekend generated nearly an additional 20 percent increase in attendance over the 2001 show. ``We were astounded by the significant ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show 2002 Prepares for Another Success
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2002 is on tap for another huge success. This year's show has more exhibit space, very strong media attendance, hugely successful Industry Preview Days sales and once again, a sold-out Charity Preview. The numbers include: Exhibit space: 1 million sq ... Continue reading
Microprocessor Requirements of the 2010 Auto -- Telematics at the Core!
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 7, 2002--The automobile has used microprocessors for over 20 years and today they use a variety of them for engine, electronics and vehicle management. But in the next 10 years microprocessor usage in autos will proliferate as two new auto application segments--telematics and intelligent vehicle syste ... Continue reading
Motor Sports Division Signs Ford Trucks as Presenting Sponsor for Monster Jam
Comprehensive Interactive and Media Program Reaches Key Demographic for Ford Trucks Clear Channel Entertainment's Motor Sports division today announced a major alliance with Ford Trucks in which the brand will become the official Truck of the 2002-2003 "United States Hot Rod Association(R)'s Monster Jam(R)" series, the ... Continue reading
2001 Champions Honored in Daytona - Six Rolex Watches Awarded to Driver Champions
2001 Champions Honored in Daytona Six Rolex Watches Awarded to Driver Champions DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 7, 2002) - The 2001 Rolex Sports Car Series champions were honored over the weekend in Daytona Beach, Fla. The 2001 Rolex Series Tribute to Champions was held at DAYTONA USA on Saturday, Jan. 5, with six special ... Continue reading
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