Jul 14, 2003
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Kobe Steel, Mitsui and Toyota Tsusho Sign Joint Venture Agreement to Produce Aluminum Suspension Forgings in the United States Tokyo, Japan, July. 12, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Kobe Steel, Ltd., Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Toyota Tsusho Corporation signed a joint venture agree ... Continue reading
Clean Air Partners' Dual-Fuel Technology Meets Rigorous Japanese Emissions Guidelines
Jul 14, 2003
SAN DIEGO--July 14, 2003-- Independent Testing by the Japan Automobile Research Institute Further Validates Low Emission Alternative for Heavy Duty Trucks U.S.-based Clean Air Partners, a leader in advanced emissions reduction technologies, has announced that its Dual-Fuel(TM) technology has enabled the first heavy-dut ... Continue reading
Porsche GT3 Launches on Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
Jul 14, 2003
Next-Generation Michelin(R) Pilot Sport(R) tires provide ultimate high-performance ride for new Porsche 911 GT3 TROY, Mich., July 14 -- The new Porsche(R) 911 GT3 ultra-high performance vehicle will be launched with next-generation Michelin(R) Pilot Sport(R) tires. Porsche and Michelin have a long history of winning co ... Continue reading
Jesus Drives an SUV; SUV Owners of America Ad Solves 'Mystery'
Jul 14, 2003
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Because a new anti-SUV group has been asking the question, "What Would Jesus Drive?", the SUV Owners of America (SUVOA) today unveiled a stunning revelation that Jesus (pronounced he SOOS) drives a 1995 SUV! And his son drives a 1999 SUV! The announcement, appearing in a full-page advertisement i ... Continue reading
Toyota To Decide On Chinese JV Partner By End-July
Jul 14, 2003
TOKYO July 13, 2003 Dow Jones reported that the Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday it aims to select a new partner to produce passenger cars in China by the end of July. Toyota's president Fujio Cho "hopes to decide by the end of this month" on a Chinese partner, a Toyota spokeswoman said. But she didn't elaborate on the p ... Continue reading
GM Japan, Mitsui recalling some Chevrolet imports
Jul 14, 2003
TOKYO July 13, 2003; General Motors Japan Ltd (GM Japan) and Mitsui & Co said Friday they will recall a total of 4,861 imported Chevrolet vehicles to fix defective door mirrors and brakes. Subject to the recall are five Chevrolet-brand vehicles — the Astro, Blazer, Astro Tiara, Astro Starcraft and TrailBlazer. ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo Rehires Hundreds of Workers
Jul 14, 2003
Seoul July 14, 2003; Bae Keun-min writing for the Koreas Times reported as ex-workers at Daewoo Motor's Pupyong plants, who were laid off amid the company's restructuring process nAccording to Daewoo Incheon Motor, Daewoo Motor's largest production plant complex in Pupyong, east of Inchon, and its labor union yesterday ... Continue reading
China Auto Industry Growth Spurs Aluminum Plant Investment
Jul 13, 2003
HONG KONG, July 13, 2003; Reuters reported that Hong Kong's Asia Aluminum Holdings Ltd, the largest aluminum extruder in Asia, said on Sunday it would invest in a HK$3 billion (US$384 million) aluminum panel plant to be built in southern China. Asia Aluminum forecast the project would take advantage of an expected surg ... Continue reading
Flexcar Takes Delivery of 28 Civic Hybrids for SoCal Car Sharing Program
Jul 12, 2003
Car-Sharing Company Converts Entire Southern California Fleet to Civic Hybrids TORRANCE, Calif., July 11 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and Flexcar today announced that Flexcar will convert its entire Southern California fleet to Honda Civic Hybrids. Flexcar has purchased 28 ultra- efficient and clean Civic Hybrids ... Continue reading
2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Sedan Review
Jul 11, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Have Saab cars changed since the car-making portion of the company was absorbed by General Motors a few years ago? Yes. Has it been a change for the worse, with Saabs, previously known for their unique character and quirkiness, made into little more than badge-engineered Opels? Not ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
Jul 11, 2003
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 11 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 135,981 units, up 20.4 percent from the 112,986 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now tota ... Continue reading
Two Analysts Question Boost From Ford's F-150 Redesign
Jul 11, 2003
CHICAGO July 11, 2003; Michael McHugh writing for Dow Jones reported that two analysts questioned Friday whether the redesign of Ford Motor Company's popular F-150 Series of pickup trucks will be the boon to the company's bottom line. Both Gary Lapidus from Goldman Sachs and Rod Lache from Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Nabs Weyler From BMW To Head Audi Sales
Jul 11, 2003
BERLIN July 11, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Volkswagen AG Friday said Ralph Weyler, a former sales executive with rival Bayerische Motoren Werke AG , will head sales of its Audi brand, replacing Georg Flandorfer. Flandorfer, 57, will take over responsibilities for sales of the entire VW group in Germany. He will repo ... Continue reading
Ford Names Don Leclair Chief Financial Officer; Jim Gouin Appointed Vice President, Controller
Jul 11, 2003
* Ford stabilizes finance leadership with appointments of Leclair and Gouin, two company veterans, experienced automotive executives. * They have played an instrumental role leading Finance in achieving progress in our revitalization. DEARBORN, Mich., July 10 -- Ford Motor Company today named Don Leclair a group vice p ... Continue reading
Delco Remy Receives Volvo/Mack Aftermarket Supplier of the Year Award
Jul 11, 2003
ANDERSON, Ind., July 10 -- Delco Remy was presented with the Volvo/Mack Aftermarket Supplier of the Year Award. The award is given annually to recognize Volvo/Mack's best suppliers. The criteria on which suppliers are rated include: Market Support Participation, Dealer Training, National Account Manager Representation ... Continue reading
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