News By Topic: Automobile Manufacturers

GM Contributes 149.2 Million Shares Of GM Class H Stock To Employee Benefit Plans

Mar 13, 2003

NEW YORK March 13, 2003; General Motors Corp. announced that it contributed 149.2 million shares of GM Class H common stock to certain of its U.S. employee benefit plans. The contribution was valued on behalf of the independent trustee of the employee benefit plans at approximately $1.24 billion. This valuation reflect ... Continue reading

HUMMER H2 Offers The Ultimate In Vehicle Personalization With The HUMMER Tactical Mountain Bike

Mar 13, 2003

DETROIT - As the new HUMMER H2's popularity continues, General Motors. HUMMER division is providing its customers a large selection of new and unique accessories. The HUMMER brand is poised to capitalize on the $27 billion U.S. auto accessories market. Enhancing the ownership experience with innovative HUMMER accessori ... Continue reading

2004 Cadillac Sedan Deville to Feature Amerigon's Heated/Cooled Seat System

Mar 13, 2003

Flagship Sedan Joins XLR Roadster as First Cadillacs to Feature Proprietary Seat System DEARBORN, Mich., March 13 -- Amerigon Incorporated announced today that its proprietary heated/cooled seat system will be featured as an option in the upcoming 2004 Cadillac Sedan DeVille. The DeVille is the first full-sized America ... Continue reading

AAA and Magazine Name Their Top Family Cars

Mar 13, 2003

WASHINGTON March 13, 2003; The AP reported that with safety, strollers and juice boxes in mind, AAA and Parents magazine have developed a list of vehicles that are best for families. The second annual list of 15 vehicles, to be released today, praises the Nissan Altima for a low-riding trunk that makes it easy to store ... Continue reading

W European February Sales Down

Mar 13, 2003

BRUSSELS, March 13, 2003; Reuters reported that sales of new cars in western Europe were down 3.5 percent in February compared with the same month last year, figures released on Thursday showed. The decline was less than the seven percent drop in January, but still meant an overall fall of 5.3 percent for the first two ... Continue reading

Volvo To Make Offer For Bilia Construction Equipment Operations

Mar 13, 2003

STOCKHOLM March 13, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Swedish automotive group AB Volvo Thursday said it intends to make a public offer for the truck and construction equipment operations of Bilia AB . Bilia plans to spin its truck and equipment operations out into a separate company, to be known as Kommersiella Fordon AB, ... Continue reading

Oscar Will Drive A Caddy

Mar 13, 2003

FOR RELEASE: March 12, 2003 Historic Agreement Names Cadillac as Exclusive Car Provider for AMPAS and Official Sponsor of 75th Academy Awards Beverly Hills, CA- Marking a major agreement between two of the world's most recognized and respected names, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) and Cadillac ar ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi To Supply Minicars To Nissan

Mar 13, 2003

TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will supply commercial mini-vehicles to Nissan Motor Co. from October on an original-equipment-manufacturer basis, the two companies said Thursday. Mitsubishi plans to supply about 20,000 vehicles annually to Nissan under the agreement between the two automakers. It will be t ... Continue reading

NHTSA, GM, University Of Michigan And Delphi Are Partners In Research Program

Mar 13, 2003

FOR RELEASE: March 12, 2003 NHTSA, GM, University Of Michigan And Delphi Are Partners In Research Program Warren, Mich. - In one of the largest field trials of its kind, General Motors and a group of partners will enlist about 80 Michigan drivers to test vehicles equipped with both forward collision warning and adaptiv ... Continue reading

Superior Industries Announces Senior Management Promotion

Mar 13, 2003

VAN NUYS, Calif.--March 12, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced the promotion of Michael O'Rourke to a newly created senior management position at the Company. Michael O'Rourke, formerly Vice President - Program Administration, has been named to the position of Senior Vice President - Sales Ma ... Continue reading

MAZDASPEED Stacks Field for 2003 Speed World Challenge

Mar 13, 2003

- MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development Chases Manufacturer's Cup With High Aspirations - IRVINE, Calif., March 12 -- MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development, Mazda's motorsports division, has high expectations for World Challenge this year, vying for the Manufacturer's Cup that barely eluded them last year. MAZDASPEED expects ... Continue reading

Toyota Promotes North American Manufacturing Executives

Mar 12, 2003

ERLANGER, Ky., March 12 -- Toyota announced today the promotions of several senior level managers at the automakers' North American manufacturing facilities and headquarters. "This will be an exciting and challenging year for Toyota's North American manufacturing operations," said Atsushi Niimi, president of Toyota Mot ... Continue reading

Special Edition Camry Package Unveiled at Atlanta Auto Show

Mar 12, 2003

ATLANTA, March 12 -- The fifth-generation Toyota Camry has become the platinum standard in midsize family sedans by offering more of everything sedan buyers want -- room, comfort, performance, safety and value -- along with award-winning Toyota quality. For 2003, additional accolades such as aggressive styling, sporty ... Continue reading

TI Automotive Awarded GM Fuel-Line Contract

Mar 12, 2003

WARREN, Mich., March 12 -- TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of fluid storage and delivery systems, has been awarded a contract to provide fuel lines for several future full-sized General Motors vehicles. Production for up to 200,000 fuel-line systems annually will take place at the company's Mexico City plan ... Continue reading

Amerigon's Heated/Cooled Seat System Selected as Option for All-New 2004 Mercury Monterey Minivan

Mar 12, 2003

First Minivan to Offer CCS(TM) System DEARBORN, Mich., March 12 -- Amerigon Incorporated announced today that its proprietary heated/cooled seat system will be featured as an option in the upcoming, all-new 2004 Mercury Monterey minivan expected in showrooms in the Fall. The Monterey is the first application of Amerigo ... Continue reading