Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 304,178 units, down from the 356,974 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 15,795,67 ... Continue reading
Hey Rich Guys... Save Up To $6000 - Luxury Car Tax Will Fall 1% on Jan 1st
If you are buying a $400,000 Bentley or $600,000 Jaguar this week...WAIT! On Jan. 1, 2002 the luxury tax rate will fall to three percent on new vehicles with a transaction price in excess of $40,000. The auto luxury tax is scheduled to expire at the end of 2002. ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Way Happy With Response
The following is news about Spartan Motors, Inc. If you have any questions, please call me at (616) 233-0500. Thank you for your interest in Spartan. Ben Buursma For Immediate Release CONTACT: Mary Ann Sabo, Ben Buursma (mail@lambert-edwards.com) Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. (616) 233-0500 New Products, Dealer I ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors Model Built Exclusively for Queen Elizabeth
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Bentley Motors today unveiled the first photos of the Bentley State Limousine, which will be presented as a gift to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 2002 to celebrate her Golden Jubilee. This is the first Bentley ever to be used for official state occasions. This Bentley State Limousine di ... Continue reading
Associated Automotive Group to Acquire C&K Auto Imports
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 21 -- Uniservice Corporation announced today that its pending acquisition candidate, Associated Automotive Group, Inc. (``AAGI''), has entered into an agreement in principle to acquire C&K Auto Imports, Inc. (``C&K'') in a transaction valued at $3.1 million. The transaction is expected to be ... Continue reading
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 21 -- Some New Year's predictions are, tragically, very reliable. For example, significantly more people are likely to die in alcohol-related traffic crashes on New Year's Eve than on other non- holiday winter evenings. Just look at the numbers. A new analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Admi ... Continue reading
Cars.com Offers Sneak Peek at Next Year's Top Auto Shows
CHICAGO, Dec. 20 -- Cars.com announced today that it has begun offering sneak previews of next year's first auto shows -- The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show and the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit -- on its award-winning site, www.cars.com . The Los Angeles Auto Show will be held from Jan. 5-13 an ... Continue reading
New York Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Dec. 21, 2001--From Dec. 28-30, 2001, the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) Presented by Toyota Trucks will return to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The nation's oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports show series, a once-a-year gathering of new model vehicles is truly a ... Continue reading
S&P Afrm Rtg on CBTC Ford Motor Co Debentr-Bk 2001-36
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor's--Dec. 20, 2001-- Standard & Poor's affirmed its triple-'B'-plus rating on the corporate-backed trust certificates series 2001-36 issued by Corporate Backed Trust Certificates Ford Motor Co. Debenture-Backed Series 2001-36 Trust (the Trust). This rating action follows the deposit of an additi ... Continue reading
William A. Tice Resigns From Board; Reddoch Named
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--Dec. 20, 2001--Tice Technology, Inc. (OTC BB: TICE) acknowledges the receipt of the resignation of board member William A. Tice from the Tice Technology, Inc. Board of Directors as well as from the Board of Directors of the company's subsidiary, Tice Engineering and Sales, Inc. Mr. Tice has been a mem ... Continue reading
First Equity Group Acquires Skip Barber Racing School
WESTPORT, Conn. & LAKEVILLE, Conn.--(BW SportsWire)--Dec. 20, 2001--First Equity Group, Inc. announced today that it has acquired through a new company, Skip Barber Racing School LLC, the assets of Skip Barber Racing School, Inc., of Lakeville, Connecticut, the world's leading trainer of professional and amateur race c ... Continue reading
.C.L.N. Limited Has No Comment Regarding the Unusual Activity In Its Stock Price
ALOS ANGELES, Dec. 20 -- A.C.L.N. Limited is aware that there has been speculation in the marketplace that may have resulted in unusual activity in its stock price. The Company is committed to making announcements of material developments and will continue to do so when it is merited. Otherwise, the Company has a polic ... Continue reading
Eyes on Design is Moving to the DaimlerChrysler Technology Center in 2002
GROSSE POINTE PARK, Mich., Dec. 20 -- Eyes on Design, one of the world's premier car shows and the only show to focus on the emotion and character of automotive design, has announced that its 2002 weekend series of events will take place June 7 - 9 at the DaimlerChrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Res ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center USA
MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 20 -- The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center USA (``Classic Center'') has launched a new web site -- http://www.mbusa.com/classic -- to provide a one-stop source for visitors who want to delve into the unique heritage of Mercedes-Benz. The site emphasizes the history of the automobile -- starting with th ... Continue reading
Lazier Tops 225 mph with Chevy Indy V8
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Note to Editors: Digital images of the Chevy Indy V8 track test at California Speedway are available on request. LAZIER TOPS 225 MPH IN SUCCESSFUL 570-MILE TEST WITH CHEVY INDY V8 FONTANA, Dec. 19, 2001 -- Christmas came early fo ... Continue reading
Management Appointments at Volvo Truck Corporation
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Dec. 21, 2001--Roar Isaksen has been appointed head of Volvo Truck Corporation's Europe Division. Roar Isaksen is today responsible for the International Division and will take up his new position January 15, 2002. Roar Isaksen joined the Volvo Group in 1995, following a career in the Atlas Copco Gro ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Holiday Motorists Receive Gift of Lower Gas Prices; Trend Expected to Continue into 2002
News/Travel Editors & Automotive Writers LOS ANGELES--Dec. 21, 2001--The average price of a gallon of gasoline inched closer to the one-dollar per gallon threshold as prices declined for the 14th consecutive week throughout Southern California, southern Nevada and Arizona, according to Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by th ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Launches Global Motive Power Product Line
PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 20 -- Exide Technologies the global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, has launched its first global product line of high power battery cells with tubular plate designs. The products, for motive power applications, are being marketed through Exide's global Motive Power Business Group, w ... Continue reading
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