News By Topic: Automobile Manufacturers

Daimler/Chrysler Mexico Approves IMPCO Premier LPG Conversion System for Dodge Ram-2500

Mar 10, 2003

CERRITOS, Calif., March 10 -- IMPCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. a NASDAQ Company announced today that Daimler/Chrysler Mexico has approved IMPCO's Premier system for use in the Dodge Ram 2500 4.7L. The IMPCO Premier conversion system is an OEM-grade fuel delivery, fuel storage and electronic control package that allow vehicles ... Continue reading

Interactive Agency Noise Media Connects with Toyota to Launch Online Youth Campaign

Mar 10, 2003

TORRANCE, CA and VANCOUVER, BC, March 10 -- Noise Media, a leading interactive agency, connects with Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., (TMS) to launch an online entertainment campaign aimed at the youth market. Noise Media was asked to create a compelling interactive campaign that would forge new brand awareness among a yo ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America Outsource Vehicle Logistics Operation

Mar 10, 2003

New Company Will Consolidate Operations, Make Transportation More Efficient COSTA MESA, Calif., March 10 -- Hankook Logitech Co., Ltd. (HKL) and Hyundai Automotive Group, based in Seoul, Korea, today announced the formation of HK Logistics America (HKLA). The newly formed operation, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., ... Continue reading

Fiat Falls To New Low - Sells Gems To Invest In Rocks

Mar 10, 2003

MILAN, March 10, 2003; Reuters reports that shares in Italy's Fiat fell to fresh 18-year lows on Monday, crashing through support at six euros on concerns about a looming capital hike and a lack of progress in talks with General Motors Corp. . At 1135 GMT, shares in the loss-making carmaker were down 1.8 percent at 6.0 ... Continue reading

Kia Takes 'Reality' Approach With Sedona

Mar 10, 2003

Spotlight on Government Safety Rating in New Spots From davidandgoliath LOS ANGELES, March 10 -- Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) has launched its newest national product campaign featuring the 2003 Sedona minivan. In a series of refreshing and humorous TV spots created by davidandgoliath, the new campaign, entitled "Pro ... Continue reading

ZAP Reveals New Lithium-Ion Battery Technology That Could Quadruple Range of Electric Cars

Mar 10, 2003

SEBASTOPOL, Calif., March 10 -- ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today it is revealing a new battery technology for electric cars on the Science Channel, a lithium-ion chemistry with the potential to quadruple the performance of today's conventional electric vehicle batteries. In an interview with "Science Central, ... Continue reading

General Motors Continues Move to Unite Pontiac, Buick Businesses

Mar 10, 2003

DETROIT , March 9, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reports that even as General Motors Corp. continues its strategy of bringing Pontiac-GMC and Buick dealerships under one roof, the head of Pontiac-GMC says the brands will maintain their distinct personalities. The idea is to increase sales and boost profits for ... Continue reading

Young New Car Buyers In China Put The Pedal To The Metal

Mar 10, 2003

SHANGHAI, March 10, 2003; Tony Munroe writing for Reuters filed this report about China's new car buyers. It's lunchtime on a late winter day in China's financial hub and a steady stream of Shanghai's upwardly mobile drift through a car dealership at a busy intersection on East Nanjing Road. Xue Shixiong, a casually dr ... Continue reading

2003 Ford Escape XLT Sport 4x4 Review

Mar 10, 2003

By Des Toups Base price: $24,980 Price as tested: $26,995 EPA mileage: 18 city/23 highway What buyers and car enthusiasts loved about the Ford Escape, upon its debut as a 2001 model, were its zippy handling, powerful engine, roomy interior and reasonable size. What they didn't like was its noisy, tinny, bare-bones feel ... Continue reading

Auto Supplier Shakeout Set to Accelerate

Mar 9, 2003

CHICAGO March 8, 2003; Susan Kelly writing for Reuters reports that slowing auto sales and production cutbacks will accelerate the shakeout in the U.S. auto parts industry, pushing struggling companies out of business or into the arms of larger competitors, industry experts said. Many smaller, privately held suppliers, ... Continue reading

Workers at DaimlerChrysler unit end two week strike

Mar 9, 2003

TORONTO, March 9, 2003;Reuters reports that Canadian auto workers at Sterling Truck (Freightliner), a division of DaimlerChrysler, on Sunday ratified by 91 percent a tentative agreement reached on Friday between the Canadian Auto Workers union and the company, ending a two-week strike. The company dropped the major iss ... Continue reading

Ford Announces 100th Anniversary Celebration Plans

Mar 9, 2003

DEARBORN, Mich., March 9, 2003; In 100 days, Ford Motor Company will celebrate its 100th year with THE ROAD IS OURS 100th Anniversary Celebration. The Thursday through Monday, June 12-16 event, on the grounds of the company's world headquarters in Dearborn, is expected to draw thousands of people and classic Ford cars ... Continue reading

Ford Kicks Off 100th Anniversary With the Classics: Classic Cars, Classical Music and a World-Class Fireworks Display

Mar 9, 2003

DEARBORN, Mich., March 9, 2003; The renowned Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will ignite Ford Motor Company's THE ROAD IS OURS 100th Anniversary Celebration concert series Friday, June 13 on the grounds of the Henry Ford II World Center in Dearborn. For this historic celebration the DSO will perform a selection of pop ... Continue reading

Ford: I'm Ok - Financialy That Is

Mar 8, 2003

Ratings are affirmed despite negative report ASSOCIATED PRESS Dearborn March 8, 2003; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. said yesterday that its finances are sound and its revitalization plan is on track despite an analyst report that the world's No. 2 automaker could be forced into bankruptcy. In a recent edition of ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Of North America Wins ``Product Brand Development Campaign of the Year'' at the 2003 PR Week Awards

Mar 8, 2003

IRVINE, Calif.--March 7, 2003-- Company Receives National Acclaim for Publicizing Volvo's 75th Anniversary Event and Volvo's "Two Million Mile Man;" PR team generated more than 800 million media impressions Volvo Cars of North America's Public Affairs staff, based in Irvine, Calif., was selected last night by PR Week m ... Continue reading