New 2005 Chrysler and Dodge Minivans to Feature Johnson Controls' Overhead Rail System
Award-Winning Product Allows Consumers to Personalize, Add Excitement To Vehicle Interiors LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9 -- Johnson Controls , a leader in automotive interior systems, has announced that its Overhead Rail System will be featured in select 2005 Chrysler and Dodge minivans. The system will appear in the new 2005 Chry ... Continue reading
Ford Announces New Chief of Corporate Affairs
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Ford Motor Company announced today that the Board of Directors has elected Ziad S. Ojakli, a former White House advisor, group vice president of Corporate Affairs. Ojakli was the principal deputy for Legislative Affairs, serving as the president's chief liaison to the United States Senate. He ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Ford Motor Company announced today that Dr. Martin B. Zimmerman, an economist and the company's group vice president of Corporate Affairs, has elected to retire effective Feb. 1, following more than 16 years with Ford and a highly successful career in academia and government. "Marty has been ... Continue reading
Mullins Grissom 54 to Retire From Ford
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Ford Motor Company announced today that Janet Mullins Grissom, vice president, Washington Affairs, has elected to retire effective March 1, after a highly successful career in the automotive industry. Mullins Grissom, 54, has been vice president of Washington Affairs since 1998. She joined Fo ... Continue reading
Bueno - Volvo S40 Named Automundo 2004 Car of the Year
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 9 -- America's largest Spanish language car magazine, Automundo, has named the all-new Volvo S40 its 2004 Car of the Year. The award follows on the heels of the Volvo XC90 being named a "recommended buy" by Automundo last year, and marks the first accolade to be given to the all-new S40. "The S40 r ... Continue reading
Fittipaldi Joins Bell Motorsports for Rolex 24
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Ward's Reports Estimated North Vehicle Production - January 9, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 323,616 units, up substantially from the 13,234 cars and trucks built during the holiday last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North Americ ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Cadillac SRX-V8
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2004 Cadillac SRX-V8 ENGINE: 4.6-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 320 @ 6,400 rpm/315 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 116 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 195.0 x 72.6 x 69.5 in. STICKER PRICE: $58,140 The Cadillac SRX is an all-new vehicle for Cadd ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Cadillac SRX-V8
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2004 Cadillac SRX-V8 ENGINE: 4.6-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 320 @ 6,400 rpm/315 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 116 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 195.0 x 72.6 x 69.5 in. STICKER PRICE: $58,140 The Cadillac SRX is an all-new vehicle for Cadd ... Continue reading
Winning in Today's - and Tomorrow's - Markets; 28th Annual Automotive News World Congress
WHAT: 28th annual Automotive News World Congress "After the Shakeout: Why Winners Win" WHEN: Monday - Thursday, Jan. 12 - 15, 2004 WHERE: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dearborn, Mich. HIGHLIGHTS: The four-day agenda of individual presentations, panel discussions and question and answer sessions features: * a sneak preview of th ... Continue reading
Toyota Hits Record North American Production in 2003
Increase of Six Percent Brings Vehicle Production to 1.278 Million ERLANGER, Ky., Jan. 9 -- Toyota announced today that the company produced 1,278,359 vehicles and 1,112,074 engines at its North America manufacturing facilities in 2003. Both were record levels for Toyota, which began North American production in 1985 a ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes Recalls 33,000 Cars
BERLIN January 9, 2004; Dow Jones reported that Mercedes-Benz, a division of DaimlerChrysler AG, Friday said it is recalling about 33,000 cars worldwide, in another sign of slipping quality at the luxury carmaker. The company will notify owners of C, CLK, and E Class models, built between August and October 2003, to ch ... Continue reading
* Dedicated Gaming Kiosks Developed by Xbox(R) and Terminal Reality at the Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep(R) Exhibits * Virtually Race the New Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Dodge Magnum and Chrysler 300C * Three New Online Games Developed by WildTangent to launch via the Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Web sites DETROIT and AUBURN HILLS ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Price Increase on Select '04 Models
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 9 -- Lexus announced a price increase today for select 2004 models. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for Lexus' full-capability luxury SUV, the GX 470, will increase 0.4 percent, or $200, to $45,275. The MSRP for the all-new second-generation RX 330 mid-size luxury SUV will increa ... Continue reading
GM Announces January Marketing Program
Interest-Free APR Financing Rates for 60 Months Available on Most Products DETROIT - General Motors Corp. today announced its latest marketing program, which runs from January 8 through March 31. GM is offering interest-free financing for five years to qualified buyers on the purchase of most new 2004 GM cars and truck ... Continue reading
GMAC Bank Announces New Chief Financial Officer
HORSHAM, Pa. - GMAC Bank has named Brian Kuelbs its chief financial officer, responsible for all financial activities at GMAC Bank. Functional groups reporting to the CFO include treasury services, mortgage portfolio management, and accounting/control functions within the bank. "Brian brings extensive investment experi ... Continue reading
GM Ends 2003 On A Strong Note, Sets Business Objectives For 2004
Closes 2003 with stronger balance sheet, fully funded U.S. pensions, record GMAC results, strong U.S. sales performance Targets 2004 earnings per share of $6.00 - $6.50 Expects $5.0 billion operating cash flow in 2004 Plans to grow market share in all regions DETROIT January 8, 2004; General Motors Corp. unveiled its b ... Continue reading
Trafficmaster's Smartnav Rolled Out By Mercedes Benz UK
LONDON January 9, 2004; Dow Jones reported that Trafficmaster PLC Friday said that Smartnav, the satellite navigation with Trafficmaster's traffic information, is being made available by Mercedes-Benz as an approved accessory across its entire model range in the U.K. from Friday. Smartnav provides Mercedes-Benz custome ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: 2004 Begins with Higher Prices at the Gas Pump
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 9, 2004--Ending a trend of five straight weeks of declines, the price of gasoline in Southern California rose sharply in the first week of 2004, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for gasoline increased by 4.2 cents per gallon. Currently, ... Continue reading
Eight Carmakers Form New Alliance for Shredder Residue Recycling
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Eight Carmakers Form New Alliance for Shredder Residue Recycling Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 09, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Isuzu, Suzuki, Nissan, Nissan Diesel, Fuji Heavy Industries, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus agreed on the establishment of the Automobile S ... Continue reading
Alliance to Save Energy Lauds Toyota for Making Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Prius Trendy Award-Winner
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- "Kudos to Toyota for offering not only a fuel-efficient hybrid car, but also a hot, sexy, crowd-pleasing ride," said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan, who is one of tens of thousands of eager consumers on the waiting list for the 2004 Prius. The Alliance praised Toyota and its pop ... Continue reading
GM forecasts market share growth, hefty profit in 2004
DETROIT January 8, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors said Thursday it expects to improve profitability and increase market share in all global regions this year, aided by what it predicts to be record industry sales worldwide. In a presentation to Wall Street analysts, GM said it expec ... Continue reading
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