Rolex Update from Porsche Motorsports
To: Editor Motorsports For Immediate Release Contact: Bob Carlson (770) 290-3676 Andy Schupack (401) 739-5677 cell at the track (917) 864-8767 Fred Hammond (201) 750-3533 MORE THAN 30 PORSCHES - CONTENDERS IN THREE CLASSES - ENTERED IN 2001 ROLEX 24 HOURS AT DAYTONA; PAUL NEWMAN TO RACE AT AGE 76 DAYTONA BEACH, Florida ... Continue reading
DETROIT--A national study of American drivers reveals that vehicle safety features have reached a record level of popularity. Earlier this month, The Dohring Co. randomly surveyed 7,955 drivers from all 50 states who intended to purchase a vehicle in the near future. “For the last four years we’ve seen a ma ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--California drivers who dipped into their own pockets to pay for replacing faulty Ford thick film ignition (TFI) modules are to be reimbursed by the automaker, according to a ruling by Alameda County Superior Court Justice Michael Ballachey. Last year Ballachey ordered Ford to recall up to two million car ... Continue reading
BMW Manufacturing Corp. Has a strong 2000
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Jan. 29 BMW Manufacturing Corp. ended the year 2000 with 1,125 more associates and 83,672 vehicles built at the upstate South Carolina factory, and 2001 already is shaping up to be another good year. The 50,000th BMW X5 sports activity vehicle, which was a mahogany, six- cylinder vehicle, rolled off ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces New Revenue-Enhancing Plan to Dealers
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 29 The Chrysler Group will unveil a two-part plan to its 4,410 dealers this afternoon designed to generate revenue and cut costs. Dealers will be notified of the plan by M. John MacDonald, Senior Vice President of Sales and Field Service. It is effective today. The first part of the plan calls ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces Next Initiative in Turnaround Plan
- Workforce reduction of 26,000 -- 20 percent -- over next three years - Large part of goal expected to be reached through retirement programs; achieved within the framework of existing union contracts - Six manufacturing plants to be idled through 2002 - Dieter Zetsche: "To be competitive, the Chrysler Group needs to ... Continue reading
Short Track U.S.A. (Radio Show)
Short Track Radio Show ... Continue reading
Canadian Tire and Industri-Matematik Announce Supply Chain Agreement
TORONTO and MT. LAUREL, N.J.--Jan. 29, 2001 Industri-Matematik Software Selected for Supply Chain Event Management; Partnership Supports Development of Internet-based Supply Chain Capabilities Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited , Canada's most-shopped retailer, and Industri-Matematik International Corp. today announced ... Continue reading
Media Invited To 'Take a Ride' On One of The World's Most Energy Efficient Buses This Week
Transportation Techniques LLC (a.k.a. TransTeq) will be demonstrating their new EcoMark bus to members of the media this week. The EcoMark is a 116-passenger bus that uses a compressed natural gas (CNG) powered 70-horsepower engine that produces less emissions than a car. The Fort Worth Transit Authority is sponsoring ... Continue reading
J.P. Morgan Chase, AmeriCredit and Wells Fargo to Launch DealerTrack
On January 29, 2001, J.P. Morgan Chase & Company, AmeriCredit Corporation, and Wells Fargo announced the formation of DealerTrack, a system to connect auto dealers and lenders. Dealers will be able to submit credit applications to multiple financing institutions and access status ifnormation. ... Continue reading
Murata Electronics Introduces Global Part Numbering System
SMYRNA, Ga.--Jan. 29, 2001-- Change Ensures Improvements in Corporate Efficiency In an effort to unify and shorten part numbers on a global basis, Murata Electronics North America (www.murata.com), a world-leading innovator in electronics, today announced the implementation of a new part numbering system. Murata introd ... Continue reading
Very COOOOOOLLLL Hyundai Concept Roadster
Hyundai's newest concept vehicle, the exciting new HCD6 roadster, will make its world debut during press days at the Chicago Auto Show on February 7, 2001. Dubbed an affordable exotic, the two-seat, mid-engine Hyundai HCD6 was styled at the Hyundai California Design Studio and is targeted at both young buyers and baby ... Continue reading
Thank You, Thank You, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Thank You, Thank You, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) With all the talk about bloated government and fat cats feeding at the public trough, it’s a pleasure for me to spotlight a group of public servants who play a life saving role here in the U.S. The more than 3 million vehicles with safet ... Continue reading
An Unheralded Auto Safety Pioneer
Look deep inside a NASCAR driver's helmet (or any helmet, including the one you use when you're riding your mountain bike) and the chances are better than good that you'll find a sticker that states that it was approved by the Snell Memorial Foundation. The chances are also good that very few riders, skiers, skateboard ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Series Ready to Roll at Daytona
ARCA Daytona release ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 5 YEAR 2001
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 5 YEAR 2001 ... Continue reading
Dodge Intrepid R/T (2001) Review ... Continue reading
Jeep Wrangler Sport 4WD (2001)
Jeep Wrangler Sport 4WD (2001) Review ... Continue reading
Mazda Tribute ES (2001) Review ... Continue reading
Within the next couple of years, the starting grid of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race will take on the trappings of an old-school reunion. A number of brand names that raced there in the old days will be returning to the fray. ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Benson Preps for Daytona
NASCAR: Benson Preps for Daytona ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Powers Motorsports enters Craftsman Truck Series
Craftsman Truck Series (5) ... Continue reading
NHRA Extra: Getting to Know Darrell Russell
NHRA Extra: Getting to Know Darrell Russell ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS: Austin and Strasburg Enjoy Victory at Weather Delayed Event
Final Results from Phoenix ... Continue reading
NHRA: Russell Debuts for Amato at Pomona
NHRA: Russell Debuts for Amato at Pomona ... Continue reading
NHRA: Special Report: Amato Retires Snoopy, Too
NHRA: Special Report: Amato Retires Snoopy, Too ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Greg Ray injured in testing accident at Homestead-Miami
Northern Light IRL: Greg Ray injured in testing accident at Homestead-Miami ... Continue reading
Subaru Forester S (2001) Review ... Continue reading
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