Auto Sales Seen Rising in November
DETROIT Reuters reported that after a record-setting October, U.S. consumers appear to be buying new cars and trucks at a slower but still healthy pace in November thanks to interest-free loans and other deals. While industry experts had once predicted a sharp drop after the sales push in October, many analysts now say ... Continue reading
Chrysler Ordered to Pay $20 Million
DETROIT Reuters reported that a New Jersey jury has ordered DaimlerChrysler AG to pay $20 million to the family of a woman who was killed after being hit by a wheel that flew off another vehicle, DaimlerChrysler said Monday. Annette Boryszewski, 38, died in the August 1998 accident on a New Jersey highway when the left ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls 279,646 Focus Compact Cars
DETROIT Reuters reports that Ford Motor Co.is recalling 279,646 of its 2000 and 2001 model year Focus compacts because of a problem that could cause the rear wheels to wobble. Ford spokesman Mike Vaughn said the potential problem stemmed from corrosion caused by road salt used to melt snow and ice on roads in winter. T ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Internet Usage Among New-Vehicle Buyers Continues to Increase
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--Nov. 26, 2001--Sixty-two percent of all new-vehicle buyers are turning to the Internet for automotive information while shopping for their vehicle. Most of these shoppers go online for automotive information before they begin visiting dealers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 New Au ... Continue reading
November 26, 2001 Sacramento - As the reign of Ferdinand Piech as chairman of Europe's largest automaker begins to wind down, it's becoming more and more apparent what direction the new Chairman, Bernd Pischetsrieder, will take when he takes the helm next April. The former BMW boss, who was sacked for making an embarra ... Continue reading
Whoops, Forgot to Tell You, We Passed a Law…
November 26, 2001 Sacramento - In what gets close to the strangest thing we ever heard of, government officials in France just recently remembered that they passed a law in 1996 that goes into effect on January 1, 2002. The law bans the resale of any car registered before January 1, 1997. The law was passed by France's ... Continue reading
GM To Close Hamtramck for One Week
November 26, 2001 Sacramento - General Motors plans a weeklong shutdown of its Hamtramck assembly plant in Detroit beginning today. The plant builds the Buick LeSabre and Cadillac Seville and Deville models, all of which are in need of inventory adjustment. G.M. said truck plants in Arlington, Texas, Fort Wayne, Ind., ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Five Dealerships
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 26 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced today that it has entered into agreements to purchase five dealerships. The dealerships have combined revenues of approximately $260 million annually. Completion of these transactions is subject to normal closing conditions and manufacturers' approval. The ac ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Faciltates Cheap Drugs
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 26 -- The Chrysler Group announced today that it has developed a new program for its supplier partners which allows participants to purchase prescription drugs at substantially reduced costs. Called the National Supplier Pharmacy Buy Partnership program, the new initiative will help enrolled s ... Continue reading
WJR Children's Center Auction to Feature T-Bird and Prowler
DETROIT, Nov. 26 -- The Children's Center and WJR-AM 760 are teaming up to host a 20-day on-air auction, beginning today through Dec. 21. Each weekday during that period, listeners can bid on a wide range of items, including a 2002 Ford Thunderbird and 2002 Chrysler Prowler. Funds raised from the auction will support T ... Continue reading
Sixes, Oil & X-Pipes In Hemmings
BENNINGTON, Vt., Nov. 26 -- From an explanation of the science of conventional engine oils to what it takes to make the Chevrolet inline Six a respectable performer for your rod or custom, the January, 2002 issue of Hemmings Rods & Performance provides performance, rod and custom enthusiasts with the knowledge they wan ... Continue reading
Paradigm's Destinator-TM At Radio Shack
TORONTO--Nov. 26, 2001--Paradigm Advanced Technologies, Inc., (OTCBB:PRAV - news) announces that Radio Shack Canada (Div. Intertan Canada Limited ITN-NYSE) today placed an initial order for their Destinator(TM) GPS-based navigation system. The Destinator(TM) product will be sold through Radio Shack Canada's 'Gear & Gad ... Continue reading
THE EVOLUTION OF A CLASSIC BRITISH DESIGN - THE NEW RANGE ROVER
London, 21 November, 2001 – Imposing, avant-garde, distinguished by striking features, yet still clearly a Range Rover – these are the ingredients that best describe the latest interpretation of the world’s pre-eminent luxury off-road 4x4. Led by Land Rover design director Geoff Upex, the design team ... Continue reading
McKinsey to cut as many as 210 support staff
NEW YORK, Nov 26 Reuters reported that the WSJ said Management consulting firm McKinsey & Co.(which sells to the automotive business) is in the midst of cutting about 210 support staff, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The newspaper's online edition said the firm has been cutting about five to seven percent ... Continue reading
Czech Carmaker to Cut Production
PRAGUE, Czech Republic The AP reported that Czech automaker Skoda Auto AS is proposing to suspend production for nearly three weeks starting in late December to adjust its output to the global economic slowdown, an official said Monday. Spokesman Milan Smutny said Skoda wants to suspend production from Dec. 21 through ... Continue reading
Volkswagen to Bundle Its Brands Into Sporty, Traditional Groups
The WSJ reported that Bernd Pischetsrieder will have his hands full when he takes over as chairman of Volkswagen AG next April, personally assuming key posts aimed at sharpening the auto maker's image and quality. Volkswagen's supervisory board confirmed Friday that the company will reorganize its main car brands into ... Continue reading
Japan Auto Exports Surge in October
TOKYO AP reported that four of Japan's top five automakers posted higher exports for the month of October, despite lackluster domestic auto production during the month at many of the manufacturers. Toyota Motor Corp.'s domestic auto output fell 4.2 percent on the year in October to 315,403 units, while its exports rose ... Continue reading
CCAS to Offer 'One and Done' Keep 'Em Happy Program
BOSTON--Nov. 26, 2001-- Cross Country Automotive Services (CCAS) today introduced Total Case Management (TCM), an outsourced consumer affairs service through which CCAS case managers are 100 percent dedicated to resolving vehicle owners' concerns. Designed to meet the consumer affairs needs of automotive OEM's and alli ... Continue reading
Sense Technologies Appoints New CEO
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 26 -- Sense Technologies Inc., a leading provider of rearward collision detection technology that gives drivers the ability to prevent collisions that could result in fatalities, personal injury and property damage, today announced that Mark Johnson has been named president and chief executive officer ... Continue reading
Delphi Names New Execs for Battery, Generator Product Lines
FLINT, Mich., Nov. 26 -- Delphi Automotive Systems announced today the following personnel moves in its Energy & Chassis Systems division: Pankaj Dhingra is named business line executive (BLE), battery business. Dhingra has been the interim BLE for this product line since August 2001. In this position, Dhingra will hav ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Offers NVS Chassis
Following is news about Spartan Motors. If you have additional questions, please call me at 616.233.0500. Thank you for your interest in Spartan. Ben Buursma Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. For Immediate Release CONTACT: John Gaedert Spartan Motors, Inc. (517) 543-6400 or Mary Ann Sabo, Jeff Lambert (mail@lambert-e ... Continue reading
Techstreet Partners To Offers Ford And DCX Standards
ANN ARBOR, Mich. & DETROIT--Nov. 26, 2001--A partnership announced today between AutoWeb Communications, Inc. and Techstreet, Inc. will enable automotive engineers to obtain industry standards and corporate OEM specifications through a single source. The new service will expand AutoWeb's offering of Ford and DaimlerChr ... Continue reading
Telematic Company Kivera Names New CFO And VP Sales
Executive Team Gains Depth with the Appointment of Mark Strassman as Vice President of Products and Marketing OAKLAND, Calif.--Nov. 26, 2001--Kivera, the standard for dependable location-based services (LBS), today announced the promotion of Thomas V. Bonomi, Jr. to chief financial officer from vice president of financ ... Continue reading
Leon Mandel Replaced As AutoWeek Publisher
DETROIT, Nov. 26 -- Crain Communications has named Rich Ceppos, a well-known automotive editor and marketing executive, as publisher of AutoWeek, the nation's largest weekly consumer car magazine. Ceppos replaces the legendary Leon Mandel, recipient of the Automotive Hall of Fame 2000 Distinguished Service Citation, wh ... Continue reading
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iQ Power Experiencing Continued Success
MUNICH, Germany and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 26 -- iQ Power Technology Inc. announces that, as a direct result of the presentation of iQ Power's ``award-winning'' energy management system during the 2001 IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany, the company was solicited by various original equipment ... Continue reading
Motorola Advanced Engine Management Systems to Drive High-Performance Automotive Control Systems
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 26 -- Motorola's MPC500 Family of 32-bit microcontrollers, the most highly integrated in the industry, has been selected by Italian Magneti Marelli Powertrain for use in its direct diesel injection (DDI) engine control units. The Fiat-owned Magneti Marelli Powertrain is an international leader in th ... Continue reading
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler (Radio Show)
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Affalterbach, 11/2001 - Mercedes-AMG recently produced a remarkable one-of-a-kind vehicle — a Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMG with an extra long wheelbase. The vehicle, which was tuned at the express wish of a customer, was lengthened by 22.8 inches to a total of 17.2 feet. Although only a single unit of the car has been ... Continue reading
American Buyers Caught Between A Rock And A Hard Place
Here is a commetary from David Crary of The Associated Press, we thought that you should see it. Which is more patriotic: Buying an American automaker's sport utility vehicle, or driving a smaller, less gas-guzzling car? Motorists are getting contradictory messages as the war on terrorism reshapes the home-front debate ... Continue reading
Commentary: Car Ownership Costs Fall
Guest Commentary from August Cole, CBS.MarketWatch.com CHICAGO CBS.Market watch commentary: First there were the zero percent finance rates Get the latest news 24 hours a day from our 100-person news team. Now, take a look this weekend when you pick up a gallon of 2 percent milk. Chances are, it'll be more expensive th ... Continue reading
Isuzu Says It Will Cut Personnel Costs by 730 Million Dollars
TOKYO, Nov 26 Reuters reported that Isuzu Motors Ltd, Japan's largest maker of light trucks, said on Monday it would cut personnel costs by around 90 billion yen ($730.4 million) by March 2004, which should be the equivalent of 3,200 to 3,300 more job cuts. Isuzu in spring already announced plans to slash 9,700 jobs by ... Continue reading
Starting LineUp for the USAR Hooters ProCup Series Alan Kulwicki Memorial Hooters 300 from Lakeland, FL Nov. 24, 2001 1. Steven Christian 2. Shane Huffman 3. Bobby Gill 4. ... Continue reading
Bobby Gill has won his third consecutive USAR Hooters ProCup Series National Championship. Gill won the Alan Kulwicki Memorial Hooters 300 Saturday night at USA International Speedway. 1. Bobby Gill 729 2. Hal Goodson 673 2. ... Continue reading
Benson Ends 2001 Season Fast But Unlucky At NHIS
Benson Ends 2001 Season Fast But Unlucky At NHIS #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson appeared destined for a top-10 and maybe even a top-five finish Friday in the Nascar Winston Cup Series’ season-ending race at New Hampshire International Speedway. But Lady Luck once again turned her back on the Valvoline ... Continue reading
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