Winnebago Industries Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2005; Cash Dividend Announced
Oct 13, 2005
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Oct. 13, 2005--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading United States motor home manufacturer, today reported net income for the fourth quarter ended August 27, 2005 of $15.4 million, compared to $19.0 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. On a diluted per share basis, the Company earned 46 ce ... Continue reading
Ford President of The Americas Mark Fields to Serve as Keynote Speaker at LA Auto Show Media Days
Oct 13, 2005
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13 -- Recently appointed President of The Americas for Ford Motor Company, Mark Fields will deliver the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address on January 4, 2006, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This will mark the official start of the LA Auto Show, which opens its doors to the media January 4-5 and to ... Continue reading
All-New 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Named 'GT of the Year' by Maxim Magazine
Oct 13, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors Hits Prestigious Maxim List for First Time as One of Only 10 Winning Vehicles CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 12 -- Maxim magazine, the highest-circulation men's lifestyle magazine in the United States, has chosen the all-new 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse as "GT of the Year" in its fourth annual "Cars of the Year" is ... Continue reading
Clean Diesels Receive Top Ranking in Government's Annual Guide to Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Oct 13, 2005
EPA/DOE Report Touts Diesel's Improved Environmental Performance WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- American consumers looking to reduce energy consumption and save themselves money at the pump should consider purchasing a diesel vehicle, according to a new government report. Advanced technology diesel cars captured four of the to ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Encourages Student Creativity Regarding Energy Conservation
Oct 13, 2005
Winners of competition win educational trip to Hawaii, chance to present to national leaders MILWAUKEE, Oct. 13 -- Johnson Controls and the National Energy Foundation have announced the fifth Igniting Creative Energy Challenge, an educational competition that encourages students to learn more about energy and the envir ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Big Changes In Executives
Oct 13, 2005
Executive changes announced today are: * Anne Stevens is elected executive vice president, Ford Motor Company, and chief operating officer, The Americas. * Derrick M. Kuzak becomes group vice president, Product Development, The Americas. * Roman Krygier, the Company's group vice president, Global Manufacturing, is elec ... Continue reading
Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. Celebrates Opening of New R&D Headquarters
Oct 13, 2005
Vice Chairman Sang-Kwon Kim and Governor Jennifer Granholm Commemorate a Major New Investment in Michigan SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Sang-Kwon Kim, vice chairman of research and development with Hyundai Automotive Group, and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm gathered with elected officials, guests and media ... Continue reading
550,000 New Honda Vehicles With XM Radio for 2006
Oct 13, 2005
2006 Honda Civic and Pilot Are Latest Models to Offer XM as a Factory-Installed Feature WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with over 5 million subscribers, today announced that American Honda Motor, one of the world's most successful automotive brands, will fact ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices Fuel Consumers to Change Driving and Purchasing Behavior
Oct 13, 2005
Maritz' Surveys Reveal Gas Price Thresholds TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 13 -- A series of surveys by Maritz Research's Automotive Research Group (ARG) has revealed that hikes in gas prices are impacting all aspects of consumers' behavior as it relates to their vehicles, including changing driving habits and vehicle purchase/mai ... Continue reading
GM's "Trucks for Texas" Campaign Debuts San Antonio Vehicle
Oct 13, 2005
Local San Antonio Students Create Artwork on a Steel Canvas Celebrating San Antonio Heritage San Antonio, TX, October 12, 2005 – General Motors Corporation unveiled the next iteration of its “Trucks for Texas” campaign, a 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab, which has been transformed into a work of art by ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Oct 12, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Lexus announced today that it plans to display its "Flagship Sedan Concept Car" and two other new concept vehicles; the GS450h, a premium sedan fitted with a newly developed hybrid system, and the LF-A, a premium, two-seater sports car, at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. The sho ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Honored By Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council
Oct 13, 2005
* DaimlerChrysler recognized for leadership and ongoing commitment to supplier diversity in Canada * DaimlerChrysler has actively supported minority businesses for 22 years and is dedicated to generating new business opportunities * The Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) to honor award recipients ... Continue reading
Africa's New Wabenzi Tribe (Benz People)
Oct 13, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 12, 2005 at 11:30 AM CST It's not everyday I get to bring you political news, but today is a rare exception. While browsing AllAfrica.com today, I found an interesting story detailing what may be one of Africa's largest problems (more on that at the end of the story). Accordin ... Continue reading
Two Heads Are Better Than One, When It Comes To The All-New 2006 Buick Lucerne
Oct 12, 2005
New Buick Luxury Sedan Literally "Tuned by Ear" to Achieve Refined Acoustic Character Milford, Mich. - Not unlike a finely crafted musical instrument, the 2006 Buick Lucerne - the nameplate's most premium model - was literally "tuned by ear" using advanced acoustic measurement and analytical technologies. Throughout Lu ... Continue reading
Kenworth Ranks Highest For Customer Satisfaction
Oct 12, 2005
KIRKLAND, Wash.--Oct. 12, 2005--Kenworth Truck Company achieved the highest ranking in customer satisfaction among Class 8 truck owners in the Over The Road, Pickup and Delivery, and Dealer Service Segments, according to the new J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) released to ... Continue reading
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