From the Horses Mouth - George Pipas U.S. Sales Analyst Ford Motor Company
From the Horses Mouth - George Pipas U.S. Sales Analyst Ford Motor Company Click here to listen to a 45 minute candid conversation with George Pipas, Ford Motor Company, and Bob Gordon President and Co-publisher of The Auto Channel. Some of the conversation topics include: 25 years of F series dominance –Why? Why ... Continue reading
Toyota to Introduce Compact Models in U.S. to Boost Market Share, Newspaper Reports
TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota Motor Corp.plans to export several low-priced compact cars to the United States to attract younger customers and boost market share, a newspaper reported Thursday. Japan's biggest automaker is finalizing plans to introduce three or four of the models in the United States, some of which it will unve ... Continue reading
WHITBY, ON, Jan. 2 /CNW/ - BMW Group Canada announced today that it succeeded in breaking all sales records set in 2000, with sales of automobiles rising in 2001 by 15.2% to 12,702 units and motorcycle sales rising 24.2% to 920 units. These sales results mark the Company's 11th consecutive year of record-breaking sales ... Continue reading
AFS Announces New President And CEO
CALGARY, Jan. 2 - Alternative Fuel Systems Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of John S. Webb as President and CEO effective today. Mr. Webb's career covers 28 years in Telecommunications and Information technology where he has gained extensive experience in manufacturing, product development, marketing and sa ... Continue reading
Raymond A. Morris, CAE, New Executive Vice President of SAE International
WARRENDALE, Pa., Jan. 2 -- Raymond A. Morris, CAE, a 27-year veteran at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International), has assumed command as only the fifth chief staff officer in the 96-year history of the mobility engineering society. Morris, alumni of Robert Morris College, assumed the title of Executive V ... Continue reading
Robotics Competition Regional Kick Off to be Held at Novi Expo Center
DETROIT, Jan. 2 -- How do you get thousands of high school students excited about science and technology? With the FIRST Robotics Competition, an annual design competition that brings professionals and young people together in teams to solve an engineering design problem in a creative and competitive way. The competiti ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sets All-Time Sales Record in 2001; December Sales Set Eleventh Consecutive Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 2 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced record sales of 24,413 vehicles for the month of December, up 39 percent over the previous year. Sales in 2001 also reached a new milestone -- 346,235 which set a new all-time record for Hyundai in the U.S. up 42 percent over 2000.``Hyundai's phen ... Continue reading
General Motors Taps Creative Minds of UCLA Film Students to Promote the Pontiac Vibe
FOR RELEASE: January 2, 2002 General Motors Taps Creative Minds of UCLA Film Students to Promote the Pontiac Vibe LOS ANGELES – In an innovative strategy to reach the youth market, executives at General Motors’ Pontiac division sought out the creative talents of students at the UCLA School of Theater, Film ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show Brings Out Fierce Competition
DETROIT, Jan 2 Reuters filed this report that spotlites the NAIAS: The North American International Auto Show that starts on Sunday will throw a spotlight on the increasingly competitive U.S. market, as automakers facing economic slowdowns around the world place their hopes on American buyers. For the first time in dec ... Continue reading
AAA Washington Offers $5 Bounty for No-Longer-Safe Car Seats
BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 2 -- Search the attic, scour the garage and round up your old car seats and booster seats for the AAA Car Seat Bounty Program. AAA Washington, in partnership with American Commerce Insurance Company, is offering a $5 bounty for no-longer-safe car seats and booster seats turned in at AAA's 13 Servi ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces Safety Recall of Britax Child Safety Restraints
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced a safety recall of Britax Child Safety, Inc., convertible child restraints. The recall involves 4,959 Advantage convertible child restraints, Model E9022, with production dates from March ... Continue reading
Forbes Take On Car Of The Year
Jerry Flint on Forbes.com gave the world his take on awards: It's time for the Car of the Year. Although the honorific is owned by Motor Trend, other publications now have similar awards. Note that in this context, "year" means the coming year, 2002. So some of these vehicles have just gone into production. These are a ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Extends Powertrain Protection Coverage
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 2 -- Chrysler Group today announced the extension of its powertrain protection plan, which provides -- at no charge -- a seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain protection plan on any new 2001 and 2002 Chrysler, Jeep® or Dodge vehicle purchased through March 31, 2002. ``The 'Home for the Holidays' ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel’s New Car Buyers Guide - The Best Tool On The Web- Don't Leave Home Without It!
PRICING, SPEPECIFICATIONS, REVIEWS, includes all MSRP prices (retail), dealer invoice prices (wholesale), option packages, shipping charges, recall information, rebate information, service bulletins and NHTSA Crash Test Results. All from one place and all for free! 4 CAR COMPAR-A-GRAPH, the Internets original compariso ... Continue reading
Opel Vivaro Voted International Van Of The Year
FOR RELEASE: January 2, 2002 Opel Vivaro Voted "International Van Of The Year, 2002" New Combo delivery van takes second place Further versions of Opel's winning models on the market next spring Rüsselsheim - A major success for Opel in the commercial-vehicle sector: the new Vivaro medium van and the Combo delivery va ... Continue reading
`Stars' of `The Fast & The Furious' Make Special Live Appearance at L.A. Auto Show
Blue Nissan Maxima & Orange Toyota Supra Offer Fans and Media a Shot of Testosterone with Actual Racing Simulations from Hit Film Now on DVD WHAT: A chance to "race" inside an authentic stunt car from the hit action movie, "The Fast and The Furious." The actual orange turbo-charged Toyota Supra, used for stunts in "The ... Continue reading
SELLERS PREPARES FOR NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SELLERS PREPARES FOR NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIP FAIRFIELD, NJ. (January 2, 2002) – Team USA Scholarship winner Bryan Sellers and Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship driver has begun preparations for the New Zealand International Formula Ford Championship, which starts this coming weekend, wit ... Continue reading
Philly on Wheels 2002' Airs Saturday, January 5th at 7 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2 -- The Philadelphia International Auto Show is rolling back into the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and WPVI-TV/6ABC will put viewers in the driver's seat with ``Philly on Wheels 2002,'' a live special to air Saturday, January 5th at 7 p.m. This hour-long preview of the Auto Show, hosted by Channe ... Continue reading
Chrysler Intros Advertising Campaigns Aimed at the Asian American Market
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2 -- Chrysler Group announced today the second phase of a pilot advertising campaign in California designed to increase the company's presence among Asian American automotive consumers. New TV spots and print ads for the 2002 Dodge Caravan minivan will debut February 4 in San Francisco and surrounding ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 2 -- R. L. Polk & Co. and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico today announced an agreement allowing Polk to access and license registration information on all vehicles currently on the road in Puerto Rico and update this data monthly. The agreement further enhances Polk's industry-leading motor vehi ... Continue reading
Tire Advisor Introduced Across America Online Brands
GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 2 -- Tire Advisor(TM), an impartial tool to make it easier to purchase tires, has been introduced across the America Online family of interactive brands by Michelin®, BFGoodrich® and Uniroyal® tire brands. Tire Advisor is available through the AOL service as well as America Online interactive ... Continue reading
Hyundai Auto Canada finishes 2001 with Incredible Sales Increases
MARKHAM, ON, Jan. 2 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada has posted incredible results for the year 2001 with sales up an amazing 51.5% over 2000. All models are up over 2000, with the Elantra leading the way at an outstanding 96.2% increase. This outstanding performance can be attributed to the sophisticated styling of the Ela ... Continue reading
Imports Are Banned Among the Staff of Some Michigan Lawmakers
Associated Press reported that Bob Allison had all the professional credentials to get the job as Rep. David Bonior's press secretary. The issue was with his car. Among the questions about his education and work experience, Allison got a zinger: What kind of car did he drive? He admitted that he owned a 1993 Nissan Sen ... Continue reading
Accelrys Announces Proposed Strategic Project With General Motors and U.S. Department of Energy
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 2 -- Accelrys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pharmacopeia Inc. , today announced its participation with General Motors (GM) in a proposed three-year U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)- sponsored, multi-company research project. GM announced the project, which will focus on the application of new research te ... Continue reading
Planet Earth Motorsports will return to the Grand Am Cup Grand Sports
Starting Driver for the #43 Orison Marketing L.L.C. Corvette will be Team Owner - Joe Nonnamaker. Joe returns for his third year of driving in the team’s Corvette. For his career, Joe has eleven professional victories. "The whole team is looking forward to 2002. The Grand Sports I class is shaping up to be a very ... Continue reading
Transportation Communications Newsletter
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Telematics Service by Fiat Subsidiary May Reach Millions of Customers
MILAN, Italy, Jan. 2 -- MicroStrategy® Incorporated , a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, announced today that Targasys, the Mobility Service Holding and Telematic Service Provider (TSP) subsidiary of Fiat Auto, the Italian automotive manufacturer Group, selected the MicroStrategy Business ... Continue reading
Southern California Service Center Owner Named NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year
ATLANTA, Jan. 2 -- Jim Piraino achieved the personal and company goal of having his Camarillo Car Care Center recognized by customers, vendors and employees as a premier automotive service facility when he was named the NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year for 2002. The owner of the Camarillo, California, service and repair ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 2 -- Holidays are over and it's time to get back to work. But who says you can't have fun on the job? TheCarConnection.com takes on the tough assignment covering the two biggest car shows in the U.S. And over the coming week, readers will get the most complete coverage available on the web of the Los Ange ... Continue reading
DuPont Global Color Popularity Report - What's Your Favorite Color?
TROY, Mich., Jan. 2 -- It's not often the world agrees on one thing, but in 2001, silver was by far the most popular automotive color choice of consumers in Asia, Europe and the Americas. The continuing rise in the popularity of silver was identified by the annual DuPont Global Color Popularity Report, which has tracke ... Continue reading
Warrantech Launches New Automotive Program
Automotive Division Signs First Master General Agent to Market Reinsurance Program EULESS, Texas--Jan. 2, 2002--Warrantech Corporation , a leader and innovator in providing service contracts and aftermarket warranties, today announced that an agreement has been reached with Automotive Investment Group, a leading genera ... Continue reading
Former champ reflects on effects of Earnhardt's death By DARRELL WALTRIP For The Associated Press Editor's note: Three-time Winston Cup champion Darrell Waltrip, now a Fox Sports TV announcer, was a longtime competitor and friend of Dale Earnhardt. In this column, Waltrip reflects on Earnhardt's life, his death, its af ... Continue reading
Does stock car racing need to replace Dale Earnhardt?
The New York Times published this NASCAR story, I thought you should see it. A well-born Southern lady of a certain age, rich and accomplished, leaned across the dinner table last week and said: "My country is Virginia. I'm also a citizen of the United States, but it's a distant second. I am still furious that the Sout ... Continue reading
UK manufacturing stuck in recession in December
LONDON, Jan 2 Reuters reported that British manufacturers ended 2001 rooted firmly in recession with output falling at its fastest rate for three years and job losses running at the quickest pace for a decade, a key survey showed on Wednesday. The report, compiled by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CI ... Continue reading
French December new car sales rise 5.8 percent
PARIS, Jan 2 Reuters reported that French new passenger car sales rose 5.8 percent in December, pushing annual sales for 2001 to their strongest level in just over a decade, the French carmakers committee CCFA said on Wednesday. With French consumer demand holding strong amid weakness elsewhere in Europe, new registrat ... Continue reading
TIMET Launches Automotive Division
DENVER, Jan. 2 -- Titanium Metals Corporation (``TIMET'') announced today the formation of a division specifically to serve the automotive industry and its growing requirements for titanium. The new division, named TiMET Automotive, is headquartered at the Company's Morgantown, Pennsylvania facility. Its establishment ... Continue reading
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