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FIA RALLY: Cyprus Rally 2001 Pre Race Notes
June 1, 2001 The FIA World Rally Championship switches to some of its most testing conditions for its sixth round, the Cyprus Rally, which starts from the coastal resort of Limassol tomorrow morning. The sport's top stars will have to cope with searing heat, dust and twisty, rocky tracks on the island event, which make ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 1 Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 309,653 units, down from the 333,527 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 6,962,297 ve ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Casino Magic 500 Entry List, Texas Motor Speedway
June 1, 2001 Indy Racing Northern Light Series Casino Magic 500 At Texas Motor Speedway June 9, 2001 Car Driver Hometown Car Name C/E/T Entrant Chief Mechanic 2 Greg Ray Plano, Texas Johns Manville/Menards D/O/F Team Menard Gary Neal 3 Al Unser Jr. Albuquerque, N.M. Galles Racing Starz SuperPak G/O/F Galles Racing Donn ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's May U.S. Sales Decline 10.5%
Ford Explorer May Sales Are Highest This Year As All-New Model Continues To Gain Share in SUV Market DEARBORN, Mich., June 1 -_ U.S. customers purchased or leased 372,798 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in May, down 10.5 percent from last year's record May sales. "I wo ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. May Sales
* Minivan Sales up 20 Percent * Chrysler Town & Country Sales Set New May Record * 50,000 Orders Received for Jeep(R) Liberty AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 207,487 units in May 2001, a seven percent increase when compared to April 2001. That total represents a decline of eight percen ... Continue reading
GRAND AM: Grand-Am Weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
June 1, 2001 Daytona Beach, Fla. ¯ The ConAgra Foods U.S. Road Racing Classic weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, June 7-10, will highlight both the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series, in addition to two Grand American-sanctioned series - the U.S. F2000 National Champion ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Rick Crawford qualifies second at Dover
June 1, 2001 RICK CRAWFORD-14-Milwaukee Electric Tools Ford F-150 (Qualified 2nd) - ANYTIME YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR TIME FROM PRACTICE ON A CONCRETE TRACK MUST BE CONSIDERED A GOOD RUN. "I like running at this place. It's a driver's race track. The driver dictates what the Milwaukee Electric Tools Ford wants here because ... Continue reading
Nissan Division Reports May Sales
GARDENA, Calif., June 1 Along with the overall softening of U.S. car sales, Nissan Division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported total sales of 57,334 units in May. Sales for the Sentra continue to be strong at 9,933 units, up 33.9 percent versus last year. Altima turned in sales of 13,374 units and Maxima post ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Scott Goodyear released from the hospital
June 1, 2001 Indianapolis, IN (May 31, 2001) - Cheever Indy Racing driver Scott Goodyear, who suffered a back injury during the Indianapolis 500 on May 27, was released from Indianapolis' Methodist Hospital and returned home today. Goodyear, twice a runner-up at the Indy 500, was injured on lap eight of this year's eve ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Another Texas Thriller to start Indy Racing's busiest month
June 1, 2001 FORT WORTH, Texas - The Indy Racing League's ultimate rush hour is starting at the track where the league's most closely contested race took place. It only seems fitting. The Indy Racing season will shift into a higher gear than ever starting with the Casino Magic 500 on June 9 at Texas Motor Speedway. It' ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Best-Ever Sales Month In 44 Years of Business in the U.S.
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its strongest month ever with May sales of 167,167, up 9.7 percent over the same period last year and shattering the previous mark, set two months ago, by more than 10,000 units. The Toyota Division recorded its all-time best-ever sales mon ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Ricky Hendrick top Silverado qualifier; Top rookie
June 1, 2001 * RICKY HENDRICK, #17 GMAC SILVERADO, qualified third today with a lap time of 24.055 at 149.657 mph. He's the top rookie and the first Silverado driver, behind the Dodge of polesitter Scott Riggs and the Ford of Rick Crawford. Hendrick was third in the first practice; first in the second practice. HENDRIC ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports May Sales; Q45 Sales Nearly Double Versus Last Year
GARDENA, Calif., June 1 Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today reported May sales of 5,708 units. Following the introduction of an all-new 2002 Q45 performance luxury sedan in April, Q45 sales rose to 686 units, a 99.4 percent increase versus last year. With its all-new avant-garde styling, ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Chassis Notes, Dover Downs, Dover Delaware
June 1, 2001 [The following are facts and figures regarding the cars Pontiac teams will be running during this weekend's NASCAR Winston Cup Series event at Dover Downs International Speedway.] No. 10 Johnny Benson matched a career-best second-place finish the last time the Winston Cup Series visited Dover Downs in Sept ... Continue reading
IROC: Unser Jr. to sub for Scott Goodyear in True Value IROC Series
June 1, 2001 TINTON FALLS, NJ - Two-time True Value IROC champion and fellow Indy Racing Northern Light series driver, Al Unser, Jr., will substitute for the injured Scott Goodyear in the June 9 True Value IROC race at Michigan International Speedway. Goodyear fractured his lower back in an accident during the Indianap ... Continue reading
Audi Sets Year-To-Date Record - Best May Sales Since 1985
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 Audi of America set an all- time record for the first five months of the year, thanks in part to a strong May sales month. Audi finished the month with a total of 7,719 sales, an increase of 10.9 percent over May 2000 when sales were 6,963. Audi year-to- date sales increased 1.5 percent to 3 ... Continue reading
Acura Posts Seventh Straight Record Setting Month
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 Acura posted record numbers for the seventh consecutive month with May sales of 14,584 vehicles, breaking the previous all-time sales record of 13,906 set in May 1991, and up 19.5 percent compared to last May. The May total pushed year-to-date sales for Acura to 69,449 vehicles, up 25.9 percent ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported its best May sales in 28 years and its best month overall since 1979. In May, Volkswagen sold 34,398 new cars in the U.S., which represents an increase of four percent over last year's mark of 33,074. Not since 1973 has Volkswagen enjoyed May sales ... Continue reading
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 1 BMW of North America, LLC continued to break its own sales records, posting its second-best month in the U.S., with 20,231 vehicles reported compared to 15,323 in May 2000, an increase of 32 percent. BMW reported year-to-date vehicle sales of 87,007, an increase of 18 percent, compared to 7 ... Continue reading
Subaru Posts Best May Total Sales Since 1987; - Total Sales Up 2 Percent From 2000 -
CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 1 Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced its sales figures for the month of May, recording a sales total of 16,041 units, an increase of 2 percent from 2000 totals for the same period. This represents the best total May sales for Subaru of America, Inc. since 1987. Subaru Outback, the com ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif., June 1 Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today reported its best May in company history with vehicle sales of 31,520 units, a 7.2 percent increase over May 2000, pushing the company's 2001 year-to-date sales up 5.9 percent higher than the same period last year. "As the industry continues t ... Continue reading
Daewoo's May Sales Best of 2001
COMPTON, Calif., June 1 "Daewoo's May retail sales of 5617 units are a 12% increase over April and a 2% increase over May of 2000. We are confident that this positive trend will continue for the remainder of the year," stated D.J. Lee, President and CEO of Daewoo Motor America. Consumer confidence in the Daewoo brand w ... Continue reading
Land Rover North America, Inc. Reports Record May Sales
U.S. Land Rover sales up 22.5 percent over May 2000 LANHAM, Md., June 1 Customer response to a variety of marketing programs -- including the SUV segment's only 30-day money-back guarantee, offered by Land Rover on the Discovery Series II -- continues to drive consumer traffic at Land Rover retailers throughout the U.S ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Sets May Sales Record
ROCKLEIGH, N.J., June 1 Following a strong April, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. posts another strong sales month with May figures increasing 3.5 % over last year. "May was a record month reflected by total sales of 13,098, our best month since June 2000. Individually, the new S60 and Cross Country models achieved r ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports May Sales; U.S. Sales Up 12 Percent for the Month of May
ATLANTA, June 1 Porsche Cars North America (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States and Canada, today announced U.S. May sales. Retail sales for the month totaled 2,404 cars, an increase of 12 percent over the same period last year and the best May in 14 years. Year-to-date sales are ... Continue reading
Toyota to Report All-Time Best-Ever Sales Month
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today will report its all-time best-ever sales month. May sales will exceed 166,000 units, surpassing the previous sales mark by more than 10,000 units. The Toyota Division will report its best-ever sales month and the Lexus Division will record best-ever May sales. A complete sales re ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales Continue to Climb; May Sales Set New All-Time Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1 Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 31,597 vehicles for the month of May, up 35 percent over the previous year and marking a fourth consecutive month of record sales. "Our outstanding sales for the month of May set an all-time sales record making it the highest sales month in ... Continue reading
Kia Posts Best Sales Month Ever; May Sales Up 46 Percent Versus May 2000
IRVINE, Calif., June 1 After posting its best sales month ever in March with 19,159 vehicles sold, just two months later Kia tops that with May sales totaling 20,048 units, a 46 percent increase over May 2000. With year-to-date sales of more than 80,000 vehicles, Kia is well on its way to reaching its 2001 sales goal o ... Continue reading
Lexus Posts Best-Ever May Sales; Passenger Car Sales Up 74.1 Percent
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 Today Lexus reported best-ever May sales of 20,281, up 19.9 percent from May 2000. Year-to-date sales of 90,625 outpaced last year by 17.0 percent. Passenger car sales continue to surge with May sales of 12,513 units, an increase of 74.1 percent from last year. The new-for-2001 LS 430 premium l ... Continue reading
American Honda Sets New May Sales Record
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 American Honda posted its best- ever May sales results and the second-best month in the company's history, according to figures released today by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. American Honda's May sales of 111,537 rose 5.4 percent compared to year- ago totals. Year-to-date sales of 491,806 are ... Continue reading
GM May Sales Up 1%; Industry on Pace for Third-Best Sales Year
* Best Month Ever for GM Truck Sales - Up 10% * Car Sales Down 9% GM Announces May Production Results; Second Quarter Forecast Revised DETROIT, June 1 General Motors dealers sold 459,050 new cars and trucks in May in the United States, up one percent from May 2000. A 10 percent increase in truck sales bolstered the GM ... Continue reading
Lexus Post Best-Ever May Sales
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LEX-24-01 Lexus Posts Best-Ever May Sales Passenger Car Sales Up 74.1 Percent TORRANCE, Calif., June 1, 2001 $B!>(B Today Lexus reported best-ever May sales of 20,281, up 19.9 percent from May 2000. Year-to-date sales of 90,625 outpaced last year by 17.0 percent. Passenger car sales continue to ... Continue reading
FORD: Myths & Facts About Ford Explorer and the Firestone Tire Replacement Program:
Ford Explorer and the Firestone Tire Replacement Program: Myths & Facts Myths & Facts About the Explorer Myth: SUVs are unsafe because they roll over. SUV owners would be better off driving cars. Fact: That{{quotesinglright}}s false. Advances in safety technology have made all types of passenger vehicles safer than the ... Continue reading
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Auto Club Urges Legislature to Protect Transportation Funding
LOS ANGELES--May 31, 2001--The Automobile Club of Southern California today urged state legislators not to use transportation dollars as a quick fix for balancing the budget. The Auto Club said such a move could adversely affect the state's ability to deal with a growing transportation crisis in California. In a letter ... Continue reading
Tesma Announces Third Quarter 2001 Results
CONCORD, ON, May 31 - Tesma International Inc. a global supplier of highly-engineered engine, transmission and fueling systems and modules for the automotive industry, today reported, for the three months ended April 30, 2001, the 23rd consecutive quarter (on a comparative year-over-year basis) of record sales since go ... Continue reading
Visteon's PrecisionCooling(TM) System ... Industry First That's Easy on Engine and Environment
DEARBORN, Mich., May 31 Visteon Corporation demonstrates another industry first, PrecisionCooling(TM). This integrated all-in-one engine cooling system delivers improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) "We're excited about the benefits PrecisionCooli ... Continue reading
Ford Perspective on Explorer Safety and the Firestone Tire Recall
"You can talk about testing data endlessly. We are replacing Firestone Wilderness AT tires because they have elevated rates of tread separation in the real world. Real world data also show the Explorer is among the safest vehicles on the road." "Ford has performed extensive testing of vehicle and tire interaction with ... Continue reading
Advanced Wireless Completes Acquisition of Voltage Vehicles
Advanced Wireless Systems, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Voltage Vehicles of Fulton, California. Voltage Vehicles is a full service automotive distribution company with contracts and agreements with most of the major manufacturers of premium Zero Emission Vehicle ("ZEV") products that are avai ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces Product Improvement Action on 2001 Minivans (AKA RECALL)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 31 The Chrysler Group will conduct a product improvement action on 136,500 units of its 2001 model year Chrysler Voyager and Town & Country minivans and Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan minivans. The company will replace part of the lock mechanism on vehicles equipped with key cylinders on the s ... Continue reading
Cummins Affirms Commitment to Heavy-Duty Truck Market; Strategic Restructuring Elements in Place
COLUMBUS, Ind--June 1, 2001--Cummins Inc. today announced that the strategic elements of its market restructuring are in place and the company remains committed to the heavy-duty truck engine market. Tim Solso, Cummins' Chairman and CEO, said, " A combination of leveraging our long-term supply agreements to take out co ... Continue reading
Dura Automotive Announces Dividend On Trust Preferred Securities
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--June 1, 2001--Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced that a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share will be paid on the 7 1/2% convertible trust preferred securities issued by the Dura Automotive Capital Trust. The dividend will be payable on June 30, 2001, to stockholders of record on Ju ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Completes Sale of Aviation Ignition Business
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 1 Federal-Mogul Corporation today announced that its subsidiary, Federal-Mogul Ignition Company, completed the previously announced sale of its Champion(R) aviation ignition products division in Liberty, South Carolina, to TransDigm Inc. for $160 million. The corporation will also realize approx ... Continue reading
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LOS ANGELES--June 1, 2001--GenesisIntermedia Inc. (Frankfurt:GIA) announced that the $3 million in Convertible Preferred shares issued to Elliott Associates L.P. and Westgate International L.P. in conjunction with a previously announced tranche of financing was completely converted into common shares. Additionally, Gen ... Continue reading
WAYNE, Pa.--June 1, 2001--Mobility Technologies announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to lead a private consortium to measure the operating performance of roadway systems at a regional and national level by deploying an Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure in tw ... Continue reading
Ocean Bio-Chem Reports Increase In Gross Sales
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--June 1, 2001--Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. today reported an increase of approximately $400,000 in gross sales for the April and May months of the second quarter vs. the same period in the previous year. Orders and invoices for April and May of 2000 totaled approximately $2.5 million while April and May ... Continue reading
Simula Nominates Peter W. Schutz to Board of Directors
PHOENIX--June 1, 2001--Simula, Inc. (AMEX: SMU) announced today that Peter W. Schutz has been nominated for election to the Company's Board of Directors at its Annual Shareholders Meeting to be held June 7, 2001. Schutz of Naples, Florida, is a nationally recognized writer and speaker on business practices and organiza ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Announces Dividend On Trust Convertible Preferred Securities
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--June 1, 2001--Tower Automotive, Inc. , announced today that a dividend of $0.84 per share will be paid on the 6 3/4% trust convertible preferred securities issued by the Tower Automotive Capital Trust. The dividend will be payable on June 30, 2001, to stockholders of record on June 15, 2001. The di ... Continue reading
Weekend Gas Watch Tracks Slightly Lower Prices for the 1st June Weekend
For the first week since the middle of February, the Los Angeles-Long Beach area has seen the average price of unleaded regular gasoline decline slightly from the previous week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. In the past week, motorists in the Los Angeles-Lon ... Continue reading
State Auto Mutual and Meridian Mutual Merger Completed
The merger of State Auto Mutual Insurance Company and Meridian Mutual Insurance Company and State Auto Mutual's acquisition of Meridian Insurance Group, Inc. was completed effective June 1, 2001. State Auto Mutual is the controlling shareholder of State Auto Financial Corporation . The transaction makes the State Auto ... Continue reading
InfoWorld: Potential Fatal Defect In Battery Powered Automotive Safety Systems
InfoWorld Media Group, a leading provider of in-depth analysis of enterprise technology and strategies combined to provide insight into vital business solutions through its integrated online, print, events and research channels, today announced that its wireless columnist, Ephraim Schwartz, uncovered a potentially fata ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM To Begin Deliveries Of Buick Sail Competitively Priced
Shanghai General Motors (Shanghai GM) announced today that it would begin deliveries of Buick Sail, the first true modern family car built in China, on June 8. According to Shanghai GM, prices for the three different trim levels of Sail will range from RMB 100,000 (approximately US$12,000) to RMB 125,000 (US$15,100). " ... Continue reading
GM Loyal To Their Customers- Offers Early Lease Expiration
General Motors Corp. said on Thursday it was offering its U.S. customers whose GM leases expire between September and March the opportunity to cut short their current lease if they buy or lease a new GM vehicle between now and July 15 . The Saab, Saturn and Hummer brands are excluded from the program. ... Continue reading
TACH SPECIAL: Jaguar Finally Breaks Through In Monaco
June 1, 2001 For Bobby Rahal, Eddie Irvine and Jaguar third place at the Monaco Grand Prix is just what the doctor ordered. The Jaguar team has been mired in a slump that appeared to be the theme for the rest of the season. However, the introduction of the new Jaguar chassis (it was supposed to be debuted in Canada) wa ... Continue reading
TACH SPECIAL: NASCAR Heads To Gritty Dover Downs
June 1, 2001 The “Monster Mile” will be hosting the NASCAR Winston Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck series this weekend. The Dover, Delaware facility has always been known as one the toughest tracks on the racing calendar. The “Monster Mile” moniker describes the driver’s feelings about the ... Continue reading
TACH SPECIAL: McLaren Boss Dennis Under Fire After Monaco Comments
June 1, 2001 The team owners, drivers and supporting cast members of the worldwide traveling circus known as the Formula One World Championship are always under a media microscope. If you are a high-profile boss of a successful team that scrutiny can border on the absurd. For McLaren boss Ron Dennis, the white-hot spot ... Continue reading
CART: Zakspeed/Forsythe Racing Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
June 1, 2001 Milwaukee X7: The 2001 Miller Lite 225 will mark Herta's seventh Champ Car start at the legendary Milwaukee Mile. Herta's best result at the famed one-mile oval came on his inaugural visit in 1994 when he started seventh and finished 10th. Herta did not compete at the 2000 Miller Lite 225 event. CART's You ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Ray reaches 164 mph to lead Richmond testing
June 1, 2001 RICHMOND, Va. - Greg Ray turned a lap of 164 mph under the lights at Richmond International Raceway to lead private Indy Racing Northern Light Series testing at the track May 30. 1999 Indy Racing champion Ray and Mark Dismore each turned a top lap of 16.5 seconds at 163.636 mph earlier in the day. Ray, Dis ... Continue reading
TACH SPECIAL: Live Broadband Coverage of Sacramento Collector Car Auction
June 1, 2001 AUTO CENTRAL - The Auto Channel, in cooperation with the Towe Auto Museum will broadcast the 5th Annual Sacramento Collector Car Auction to Internet users and car enthusiasts all over the world. TACH’s complete coverage will begin at 9:30AM, Pacific Time, this Saturday, June 2nd, with the auction beg ... Continue reading
New Invention From Energon Increases Gas Mileage on Average 33%
Tony Bianco, a resident of Elgin, Illinois didn't just complain about escalating gasoline prices, he invented a device that increases the fuel mileage of most gasoline-powered automobile engines by an average of 33%. The device, called the MPG Booster, received patent pending status from the United States Patent and Tr ... Continue reading
NHTSA Releases Chrysler and Dodge Minivan Crash Test Ratings
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released rollover resistance ratings and crash test results for model year 2001 Dodge and Chrysler minivans. The ratings are now available on the agency's World Wide Web site:www.nhtsa.dot.gov For rollover resistance, the Chrysler Town and Country van, Chrysler ... Continue reading
Saturn Offers New Resource For Cycling Enthusiasts
Professional cycling enthusiasts can now access up-to-date race schedules and results, racer bios and tips from the pros on a newly redesigned Saturn Corporation web site, Saturncycling.com. "The redesigned site expands our coverage of Team Saturn cycling," said Christine Rivers, Saturn Sales, Service and Marketing spo ... Continue reading
Hybrid Truck Demonstrates Better Gas Mileage
Hybrid Truck Demonstrates Better Gas Mileage And A Host Of Other Advantages, Without Compromises DETROIT - You could forgive the customer for thinking of it as a 285-horsepower portable generator on wheels. GM's parallel hybrid pickup truck can help power a construction site or campground with its pair of 110-volt elec ... Continue reading
Oil Life System To Be GM Standard Equipment
Oil Life System To Be GM Standard Equipment Monitoring oil life saves money and the environment DETROIT -In keeping with its commitment to sustainable mobility, General Motors will be installing its award-winning Oil Life System on all new North American vehicles by model year 2003. Giving consumers an accurate and rel ... Continue reading
Saturn Retailers Conduct Free Child Safety Seat Checks
Local Saturn retailers will offer free child safety seat checks to the public. The inspections will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 in Southfield, Troy and Grand Rapids. In addition, AAA of Michigan will provide free fingerprinting identification for children at each location. "According to the Safe Kid ... Continue reading
General Motors and BP Launch E85 Fuel Program
General Motors and BP Launch E85 Fuel Program Michigan station to be re-fueling home for GM company vehicles DETROIT – General Motors is promoting the use of E85 renewable, alternative fuel in its company-owned vehicles in southeastern Michigan. In continuation of its longstanding partnership with BP, GM will ask ... Continue reading
North American Production for Week of April 23, 2001
North American Production for Week of April 23, 2001 Total U.S. Passenger Car:37,732Total U.S. Truck:44,541Total Canada Passenger Car:10,975Total Canada Truck:7,195Total N.A. Car and Truck:110,330 North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for Week of May 7, 2001 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Employees laid off 5/7 5/8 5/9 5 ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Releases 2001 Vehicle Satisfaction Scores
Results of a study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. reveal owner satisfaction levels with new 2001 model year cars and light trucks. The VSS (Vehicle Satisfaction Score) study is an industry benchmark for objective new vehicle buyer and lessee satisfaction. The top-rated brand for 20 ... Continue reading
GM's HydroGen1 Establishes Eleven Endurance Records
GM's "HydroGen1" Establishes Eleven Endurance Records Pollution-Free Fuel Cell Vehicle Sets Records for Elapsed Time and Distance MESA, Ariz. - General Motors set a number of international records for vehicles powered by fuel cells in a 24-hour endurance run completed Tuesday night at the company's desert proving groun ... Continue reading
The All-New Opel Vivaro Passenger-car handling, safety and equipment Distinctive design and functional efficiency More than 20 Vivaro variants in the popular 2.8-ton GVW category Comfortable cab with high-tech infotainment systems Low running costs and extended maintenance intervals Rüsselsheim - With distinctive yet ... Continue reading
2001 Ford F150 - Test Drive by Mark Fulmer
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