ClassicCar.com Retains Media Management Marketing to Handle Public Relations and Marketing Efforts
ClassicCar.com, company owned by Spider Marketing, LLC, has retained Media Management Marketing (MMM) to handle its public relations and marketing efforts. Spider Marketing, LLC is a web hosting, management and development company, providing a full range of services for companies looking to maintain a strong presence online. Its property, ClassicCar.com, is a comprehensive resource for classic and collector car enthusiasts.
AMI Launches New Web Site
In order to meet the technological demands of students and faculty, the Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has redesigned its Web site, utilizing the latest in Internet technology. The new site, AMIonline.org, features a new look, easy navigation and several unique interactive elements. As one of the Institute’s most accessed resources, the new AMI Web site now specifically serves a variety of audiences including current and prospective students, alumni, instructors, partners and media. After nearly a year of planning and collaboration, the site’s 1,000-plus pages have been updated with a new look, including the Institute’s course calendar, online catalog and informational sections.
Visteon De-Listed from S&P 500
Standard & Poor’s announced it is removing auto parts maker Visteon Corp. from the S&P 500 Index (SPX) due to low market capitalization. CBS Corp. will replace Visteon on the broad-market indicator.
Siemens to Donate Nearly $3 Million to Hurricane Relief Efforts
Siemens CEO and President George Nolen presented a check for $2.8 million to Marty Evans, president and CEO of the American Red Cross, to aid hurricane victims in the South. Siemens employees from its 15 major operating companies in the U.S., including Siemens VDO, donated $1.4 million and the company matched those donations dollar-for-dollar.
ASA Creates Web Site to Help Industry Victims of Hurricane Katrina
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has launched a Web site designed specifically to help mechanical and collision shops that have been affected by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The Web site is accessible at asashop.blogspot.com or through ASA’s home page at asashop.org.
IBM Offers Advanced Early Warning for Automotive Industry at Auto Tech 2005
IBM, at AutoTech 2005, unveiled a new automotive industry business solution that allows automakers and fleet owners to collect and analyze large quantities of data about their vehicles – from a variety of sources – to improve the identification of trends, better manage warranty coverage and help them adhere to government regulations.