Jun 12, 2003
Detroit June 11, 2003; Joe Miller writing for Bloomberg reported that GM is putting components usually reserved for its Cadillac models into everyday cars to persuade buyers to pay higher prices. The 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, among the first models to test the strategy, will have parts such as magnesium behind the dashboa ... Continue reading
In Washington, DaimlerChrysler Chief Jurgen E. Schrempp Calls for a United Front Against HIV/AIDS
Jun 12, 2003
* Meeting with US Secretary of State Colin Powell and US Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson * Discussions with congressional leaders * Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS presents the Business Award for Excellence WASHINGTON and STUTTGART, Germany, June 11 -- In a series of high ranking meetings in ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2003
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada--June 11, 2003--A new Harris poll commissioned by Millennium Cell and U.S. Borax Inc. shows that 85 percent of Americans are willing to try a new hydrogen-based fuel for their vehicles. Safety was rated (by 83%) as the most important issue in accepting alternative fuels. The second m ... Continue reading
GM Negotiating for China Engine Plant
Jun 11, 2003
DETROIT, June 11, 2003; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. is still in negotiations to buy a Chinese engine plant which was set up by South Korea's Daewoo Motor Co., a senior GM executive said on Wednesday. Fritz Henderson, president of GM's Asia-Pacific operations, denied recent reports that the talks had been ... Continue reading
The C in Cadillac May Stand For China - GM to Sell and then Make(?) Cadillacs in China
Jun 11, 2003
DETROIT, June 11, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reports that General Motors Corp. will export its Cadillac CTS to China within a year, and if sales are favorable the automaker could begin manufacturing the luxury sedan there, a senior GM executive said on Wednesday. "We're going to launch the car and see how ... Continue reading
Engine Manufacturers Reach Innovative Accord with EPA and California to Help Assure Cleaner Air
Jun 11, 2003
CHICAGO--June 11, 2003--The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) announced today that they have reached an important and ground-breaking agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB) that will produce significant real-world improvements in air qual ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Major Marketing Changes - Davis Replaces Simmons
Jun 11, 2003
Robert Davis Appointed Senior Vice President, Marketing and Product Development IRVINE, Calif., June 11 -- Mazda North American Operations today announced major organizational changes in its Marketing Division and Product Development and Strategy Division (PDS). Robert T. Davis has been named Senior Vice President of M ... Continue reading
Harris Poll Shows Americans' Early Preferences and Requirements for Hydrogen Fuel-Powered Vehicles
Jun 11, 2003
Safety, Cost, and Vehicle Range Are Key Consumer Needs VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada; June 11, 2003; A new Harris poll commissioned by Millennium Cell and U.S. Borax Inc. shows that 85 percent of Americans are willing to try a new hydrogen-based fuel for their vehicles. Safety was rated (by 83%) as the most impor ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby International, Inc. Retains JMPR, Inc. As Public Relations Agency of Record
Jun 11, 2003
Automotive PR Firm JMPR Joins CSI Team to Expand the Global Brand Through Acquisitions, Licensing and Cobra Production LOS ANGELES, June 11 -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GSGF) , the new parent company for Shelby Automobiles, Inc. and Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., today announced that it has r ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2003
Concept Hybrid Electric Gator Latest Addition to Products Under Evaluation by Deere & Company Incorporating UQM(R) Motors and Generators FREDERICK, Colo., June 10 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has delivered to Deere & Company a concept Gat ... Continue reading
Underground Restoration Project Completed; ``New'' Greenfield Village Opens
Jun 11, 2003
Asset Caption: Bob Patzer, executive director of AUC - Michigan's Heavy Construction Association, spoke at a Greenfield Village dedication ceremony June 7 in Dearborn, Mich. Member companies of AUC, based in Okemos, Mich., worked together at cost since last fall to complete the underground restoration. Over 22 member c ... Continue reading
Alcoa Aluminum Forged Wheels Featured on Limited Edition Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Tomb Raider
Jun 11, 2003
Asset Caption: Based on the Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon designed and created specifically for the movie, the Wrangler Rubicon Tomb Raider model highlights the unbeatable capability of the Wrangler Rubicon in extreme conditions. 16-inch Alcoa forged aluminum wheels are one of the unique exterior features on the limited edit ... Continue reading
Two American Classics Gear up for a Summer-Long Ride Home
Jun 11, 2003
Miller Brewing Company Announces Plans to Sponsor the Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary MILWAUKEE, June 10 -- This summer, as hundreds of thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Motorcycle Mecca, Miller Brewing Company is launching a number of initiatives to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of ... Continue reading
IIR Industry Alert: July Maintenance Programs Heat Up for the Automotive Industry
Jun 10, 2003
HOUSTON--June 10, 2003--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Houston): Summer 2003 maintenance activity will heat up as major Tier Suppliers and automotive makers prepare for semi-annual plant shutdowns. This July will be a hot month as 100 plants across the U.S. and Canada will perform maintenance shutdowns for repair an ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2003
DEARBORN, Mich., June 9 2003; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters filed this feature story. When all but one of Henry Ford's direct living descendants gather in coming days to celebrate the founding 100 years ago of the Ford Motor Co., it will be hard to mask the air of despair hanging over Detroit. The anniversary on June ... Continue reading
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