Lexus Announces on Sale Date for 2006 RX 400h
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 8 -- Lexus announced to its dealers on Friday that the RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV will go on sale April 15, 2005. Lexus has more than 9,500 confirmed pre-sold orders for the 2006 RX 400h with more than 46,000 consumers registering online for more information about the world's first luxury hybrid v ... Continue reading
Gateway National Recreation Area Among First in Nation to Get 2005 Ford Escape Hybrids NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Ford Motor Company today donated two Ford Escape Hybrids -- Earth's first and only full hybrid SUV -- to the 26,000-acre Gateway National Recreation Area, located near the heart of the New York Metropolitan area, ... Continue reading
US carmakers set to launch new incentives
Toronto November 8, 2004; Bernard Simon writing for the FT reported that the "big three" US carmakers are poised to unleash another barrage of buyer incentives in the wake of an unexpectedly sharp build-up in their inventories. General Motors, Ford and DaimlerChrysler ended last month with the highest combined inventor ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Unifies Dealer and National Account Sales Efforts
Hal Greene, Senior Vice President of Sales to Lead National Account Advertising ATLANTA, Nov. 8 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announced their National Account Advertising group will now report to Hal Greene, Senior Vice President of Sales. The new structure is designed to make it ... Continue reading
Octagon Holdings Announces Acquisition of Manik Motors
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8 -- Octagon Holdings, LLC ("Octagon"), a privately held international acquisition and management company, announced today that it has acquired Manik Motors ("Manik"). Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Manik, one of the U.S.A.'s largest manufacturers of Tubular Steel Off-Road Accessories, s ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Unveils its Next Generation Adaptive Cruise Control AC20 Radar
BREST, France, Nov. 8 -- TRW Autocruise Limited, TRW Automotive's adaptive cruise control (ACC) subsidiary, today unveiled its next generation AC20 radar system. The enhanced radar technology will launch on a D segment platform of a major German vehicle manufacturer in spring 2005. The new radar is half the size and we ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Introduces Its Next Generation Servo
VERNON HILLS, Ill.--Nov. 8, 2004--Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduced its latest servo, the MR-J3, at PackExpo in Chicago. Smaller and faster than earlier models, the J3 realizes high speed and accuracy, and has a host of new features that make it the servo of choice for almost any application. "The MR-J3 r ... Continue reading
Take Extra Care When Driving This Winter, Warns CIS
MANCHESTER, England, November 8 -- Leading motor insurer Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS), is warning drivers to take extra care when using their cars, during the coming winter months. Figures from the UK Department for Transport show that 3,431 people were killed in road accidents last year, with over 35,000 serio ... Continue reading
Late Wreck Foils Potential Top 10 Run For Hmiel, Team TRIMSPA in Phoenix
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Late Wreck Foils Potential Top 10 Run For Hmiel, Team TRIMSPA in Phoenix Phoenix, AZ (November 7, 2004) â“ Shane Hmiel ran in the top ten for the majority of the Bashasâ™ Supermarket 200 at Phoenix Inter ... Continue reading
Bourdais Wins Mexican GP, Champ Car Title
MEXICO CITY November 7, 2004; John Rice writing for the AP reported that Sebastien Bourdais took his first Champ Car title, beating teammate Bruno Junqueira with a flag-to-flag victory Sunday in the Mexican Grand Prix. Frenchman Bourdais managed to win despite a slide on the 42nd lap that cost him about 12 seconds of t ... Continue reading
Marlin Places 25th at Phoenix International Raceway
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 746-5066, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Marlin Places 25th at Phoenix International Raceway GOODYEAR, Ariz., (November 7, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin piloted his Coors Light Dodge to a 25th-place finish at Phoenix International Race ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis of Alternative Fuel Technologies
Efficient Infrastructure Necessary for Large-Scale Implementation of Alternative Fuel Technologies London, 08th November 2004 ? Although regulatory pressures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are calling for increased use of alternative fuels such as natural gas, hydrogen and methanol, the lack of adequate infrastruct ... Continue reading
Drive Safer America! Presents Active Vehicle Safety at Meeting of Public Health Officials
The state of automotive safety discussed at American Public Health Association Annual Meeting WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Drive Safer America! took its message on the road today with a presentation for public health officials at the American Public Health Association 132nd Annual Meeting and Exposition. Spokesperson Phil Hea ... Continue reading
ZAP Signs Definitive Stock Agreement for Smart Car
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 8 -- Advanced automotive technology Company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that it has signed a stock conversion agreement with Smart-Automobile, LLC for the $8 million in preferred stock that were issued in conjunction with the April 2004 $10 million distribution agreement. This ag ... Continue reading
Insurance Company New Repair Program Drives Quality For Customers
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--Nov. 8, 2004--How do you know if you're choosing a quality body shop after an accident? Allstate Insurance Company thinks it knows, and has just taken a bold new step toward helping ensure its customers are getting just that. Part of a program Allstate hopes will drive body shops to compete aggressive ... Continue reading
SAE Detroit Section to Introduce 2005 Ford Mustang at December 8 Meeting
DETROIT--Nov. 8, 2004--Ford to introduce 2005 Mustang at the SAE Detroit Section meeting on Wednesday, December 8, 2004. Speakers will be Hau Thai-Tang, Chief Nameplate Engineer; Larry Erickson, Chief Designer, Mustang; Philip Spender, President and CEO of AutoAlliance International, Inc. and Barb Samardzich, Executive ... Continue reading
Whistler introduces American car critics to the latest in zero emission automotive technology
Whistler Investments receives major national media at SEMA automobile showcase, competes with largest car manufacturers to gain media exposure LAS VEGAS, NV and DETROIT, MI, Nov. 8 -- Whistler Investments, Inc. and its subsidiaries Electric Car Co., Global Electric Corp., and Solium Power Corp. -- emerging leaders in t ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla.--Nov. 8, 2004-- iWay(TM) 500C Commenced Shipping October, 2004 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. announced today that its new iWay 500C Automotive GPS won the Best New Mobile Electronics Entertainment Product for 2005 at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) 2004 Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The SEMA Sh ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Nov. 8, 2004--GlobalAutoIndustry.com has teamed up with Economist Conferences, part of The Economist Group, to promote the first Automotive Industry Roundtable in the United States for the global automotive community. Automotive conferences abound; only this Roundtable can draw on the authority and insight ... Continue reading
Waste Management Expands Relationship with NASCAR
HOUSTON--Nov. 8, 2004--Waste Management Inc. , a proud sponsor of NASCAR, announced today that during the 2005 season, it will sponsor the No. 17 Waste Management Ford Taurus driven by Matt Kenseth in the NASCAR Busch Series, as well as Kenseth's No. 17 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series car as an associate sponsor. Waste Manage ... Continue reading
KVH Wins General Motors Design Award at 2004 SEMA
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Nov. 8, 2004--General Motors awarded KVH Industries, Inc., the 2004 "Most Innovative Product Award" for KVH's TracVision(R) A5 low-profile satellite TV antenna during the 2004 Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The TracVision A5, which brings ... Continue reading
Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004 Ray Cooper Phoenix International Raceway Clear!Blue Checker Auto Parts 500. 704-975-3232 KASEY KAHNE (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge) - Second straight fifth-place finish, top rookie "That was pretty exciting. There was a lot of beating and banging at the end. ... Continue reading
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