China Auto Market Booming - Shanghai Volkswagen Considers Outsourcing Santana Model Manufacturing
May 29, 2003
SHANGHAI May 29, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Shanghai Volkswagen, a joint venture between Volkswagen AG and Shanghai Automotive Industry (Group) Co., plans to contract a domestic carmaker to help manufacture some its best-selling Santana sedans to supplement its existing capacity. "We're still doing the feasibility s ... Continue reading
Mazda to recall over 174,000 Atenza, MPV, Roadsters
May 29, 2003
TOKYO, May 29, 2003; Reuters reported that Mazda Motor Corp, Japan's fifth-largest automaker, said on Thursday it planned to recall more than 174,000 units of its Atenza, MPV and Roadster models worldwide after receiving a dozen complaints, most of which related to a defective fog lamp. Mazda, owned one-third by Ford M ... Continue reading
May 29, 2003
London, May 29 -- Tickets for the automotive industry's latest addition to the annual design event calendar - The Interior Motives: Student Design Awards - are now on sale. The first annual Interior Motives: Student Design Awards is taking place at the King Kamehameha Club in Frankfurt on the 10th September 2003. The w ... Continue reading
NASCAR Returns To Pacific Raceways With A Little Help From Chevy
May 29, 2003
Inaugural Northwest Chevy Dealers NASCAR 150 Race To Be Held August 22-24 As Part Of The Raybestos Brakes NW Tour Series, NASCAR Elite Division Kent, WA - After 17 years, NASCAR racing will return to Pacific Raceways with the Northwest Chevy Dealers NASCAR 150, a new stop on the Raybestos Brakes NW Tour Series, a NASCA ... Continue reading
Saab Chief Designer Michael Mauer Appointed Director Of GME Advanced Design
May 29, 2003
The improvement of engineering efficiencies at General Motors Europe - Opel, Vauxhall and Saab - is fully on track and continues to take shape. The latest move forward is the appointment of Michael Mauer as Executive Director, Saab Design and GME Advanced Design, effective May 1, 2003. NORCROSS, GA May 27, 2003; In add ... Continue reading
GM Reaches Out To Consumers Who Don't Consider GM Vehicles
May 29, 2003
DETROIT May 28, 2003; General Motors Corp. today announced that it will launch an unconventional effort to attract American consumers who don't consider GM products when shopping for a new car or truck. It will begin the first week of June with an initial print installment called "The Road to Redemption," which tells t ... Continue reading
BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION TO SUPPLY TURANZAT ER30 TIRE FOR PORSCHE CAYENNE
May 29, 2003
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICAN TIRE, LLC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION TO SUPPLY TURANZA(tm) ER30 TIRE FOR PORSCHE CAYENNE NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (May 28, 2003) - Bridgestone Turanza(tm) ER30 N-0 extra load tire in size 255/55R18 109Y will be supplied as original e ... Continue reading
May 29, 2003
MINNEAPOLIS--May 28, 2003-- Donaldson is the only company in the United States to receive EPA approval Donaldson Company Inc. , today announced that the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Transportation and Air Quality has approved Donaldson's Diesel Oxidation Catalyst ("DOC") muffler and Spiracl ... Continue reading
May 29, 2003
SAN JOSE, Calif.--May 28, 2003--Fairchild Semiconductor announces the QTLP673C series of surface-mount PLCC-4 package LED lamps. The devices are top-illuminating, high-brightness lamps for interior automotive lighting applications, as well as traffic management signals and signage. The new products extend Fairchild's p ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Hires New Director, Parts and Logistics
May 29, 2003
IRVINE, Calif., May 28 -- Steve Green, an automotive industry veteran has joined Kia Motors America as Director of Parts and Logistics. In this capacity, Green will manage Kia's overall parts and PCC operations. "Steve brings a wealth of experience in the area of parts distribution and logistics, and we are confident t ... Continue reading
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Sales Expected to Increase Dramatically Over the Next Decade
May 28, 2003
Trucks Should Comprise More Than One-Third of the Hybrid Market by 2005 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. May 28, 2003; Hybrid electric vehicle sales are expected to exceed 500,000 units annually by 2008 and 872,000 units by 2013, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Hybrid Vehicle OutlookSM released today. U.S. cons ... Continue reading
GM Print(?)Advertising Pushes Quality Of Their Cars What A Breath Of Fresh Air
May 28, 2003
Detroit May 28,2003; John Porretto, Writing for the AP reported that The world's largest automaker said Wednesday it will begin a long-term advertising campaign next week aimed at consumers who shy away from GM vehicles because of concerns about quality. The initial installment, called "The Road to Redemption," will ru ... Continue reading
Electronic Stability Control Coalition Establishes Advisory Panel
May 28, 2003
Leading Automotive Safety Experts Unite to Promote Importance of Electronic Stability Control Technology DETROIT, May 28 -- The Electronic Stability Control Coalition announced today that several prominent automotive safety experts have joined a special advisory panel to provide counsel on how to effectively educate co ... Continue reading
Ronald McDonald Cruises Michigan in First Car
May 28, 2003
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 28 -- Ronald McDonald is famous for his big red shoes -- now he's got wheels too. Ronald McDonald and his new parade vehicle will begin touring the state this spring. Throughout spring and summer, he will make his way to as many parades and festivals across the state as his little car can handle. ... Continue reading
Top Fashion Students Awarded by General Motors for Creating Hot Designs Using Vehicle Parts
May 28, 2003
CHICAGO--May 28, 2003-- General Motors Creates Radical Design Competition, Awards Winners at International Academy of Design and Technology's Student Fashion Show A dress made of seatbelts from a Pontiac Vibe and a skirt adorned with 100 General Motors keys created a stir at IMAGINE 2003, the International Academy of D ... Continue reading
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