Warrantech Signs Three-Year Agreement with BoatU.S.; Its First Replacement Program in Boating
EULESS, Texas--Feb. 4, 2002--Warrantech Corporation (OTCBB:WTEC), a leader and innovator in the field of service contracts and extended warranties, today announced that a three-year agreement has been signed with BoatU.S., the nation's largest recreational boating Association, to offer to its 530,000 member base the Wa ... Continue reading
SARASOTA, Fla.--Feb. 4, 2002--Port-IT(TM), the in-vehicle telematics solution from Comworxx, Inc., has received PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) approval for use by the North American GSM alliance. "With this approval, Port-IT's hardware is certified as compatible with all GSM carriers in the United States, ... Continue reading
Aura Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Feb. 4, 2002--Aura Systems, Inc. (OTC BB: AURA) announced today the appointment of Steve Burdick as the Company's new Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The Board of Directors unanimously approved his appointment. Mr. Burdick, who is a CPA, has served as a senior financial execut ... Continue reading
Back by Popular Demand, Civic Tour Set To Re-Launch This Spring
VENICE, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2002-- Honda's Integrated Marketing Campaign Renewed with Marketing Factory, Inc. as Producer; Tour Announcement on Feb. 15 marketingfactoryinc. (MFI), a Venice, Calif.-based entertainment marketing agency, has again been selected to produce Civic Tour 2002 by American Hond ... Continue reading
Bombardier Responds to Unsolicited Third Party Tender Offer
MONTREAL--Feb. 4, 2002--BOMBARDIER Bombardier Inc. has been notified that TRC Capital Corporation has made an unsolicited tender offer to purchase up to 20,000,000 of the Company's Class B subordinate voting shares at $13.50 Cdn per share. This price is below the closing price of $15.09 per share on the Toronto Stock E ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Feb. 4, 2002--CarParts Technologies Inc., the leading provider of integrated supply-chain management solutions to the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it has appointed Dave McCann as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. McCann, an experienced software executive, will work with Benn ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--Feb. 4, 2002--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (OTCBB:CYCY): After 20 years of sustained profitability and as the recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), the Company is pleased to announce the initial public trading of Cycle Cou ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 4, 2002 DETROIT- Chevrolet will debut three new Olympic-themed television ads* on the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games, from the opening ceremony (February 8) through the closing ceremonies (February 24). "The 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games are at the pinnacle of Chevrolet's association wi ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 4, 2002 Strong Sales, New Products and Advertising -- Chevy Has Winning Combination DETROIT - Chevrolet introduced its divisional Olympic advertising, and new car and truck spots, previewed new products and recapped 2001 sales success at a press conference held in Detroit. "Chevrolet isn't resting ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Feb. 4, 2002--The following is an advisory by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). The year 2000 ended on a very high note for Harley-Davidson (H-D). Not only did they post record earnings of over $890 million for the 4th quarter, but they were also named company ... Continue reading
Nye Lubricants Focuses Development Effort on Automotive Connector Lubricants
FAIRHAVEN, Mass.--Feb. 4, 2002--Nye Lubricants, Inc. has identified the development of a new high-temperature synthetic lubricant that reduces the force required to mate automotive connectors as one of its key R&D goals for 2002. "The planets are aligned," Nye's director of sales and marketing Brian Holley said. "At le ... Continue reading
Raymond & Prokop, P.C. To Present Human Resources Seminar
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Feb. 4, 2002--The law firm of Raymond & Prokop, P.C. will present a seminar specially designed for human resource administrators and business executives on a variety of employment issues. The seminar will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at the Troy Marriott, 200 West Bi ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Feb. 4, 2002--SynQuest, Inc. today announced it was presented with an `Award of Excellence for Logistics Software' accreditation by the Awards Committee of the Institute of Transport Management (ITM). Making the announcement, Kieran Ring, Executive Director of the Institute of Transport Management, said: "SynQ ... Continue reading
HUNTINGTON, N.Y.--Feb. 4, 2002--Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Griffon Corporation , announced today its integrated circuit ('IC') subsidiary, TLSI Inc., introduced the T231, a miniature, high precision, low jitter, low noise Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator (VCXO) Clock Generator IC for ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Meeting of Pace The Suburban Bus Division Board of Directors
-- N O T I C E ----------- Meeting of Pace The Suburban Bus Division Board of Directors Wednesday, February 6, 2002 4:30 p.m. 550 West Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois ----------------------------------------------------------- --- I. Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of Minutes of December 5, 20 ... Continue reading
STUTTGART, Germany and WOODBURY, N.Y.--Feb. 4, 2002--BOS GmbH & Co. KG has acquired a worldwide non-exclusive license from Research Frontiers Incorporated to manufacture and sell automotive sunshades and sunvisors using Research Frontiers' fast-responding suspended particle device (SPD) light-control film technology. W ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Feb. 4, 2002--Philips Semiconductors, a division of Royal Philips Electronics (AEX:PHI), and MobilEye BV. -- a privately held company -- are from today forming a strategic partnership to manufacture a highly integrated System-on-Chip solution for automotive driver assistance applications, taking the f ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 4, 2002 DETROIT- Chevrolet will launch three new car and three new truck television spots* during the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games. The games will be aired on NBC-TV, February 8-24. "The new car spots are a continuation of the Chevrolet 'We'll Be There' campaign with its dependability theme ... Continue reading
Eaton Corporation Contributes Nearly $4.9 Million in 2001, Including $92,000 in Puerto Rico
CLEVELAND--Feb. 4, 2002--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation reported today that it granted nearly $4.9 million in philanthropic contributions in 2001, primarily in the United States and North America. In Puerto Rico, Eaton contributed more than $92,000 to various non-profits including educational ins ... Continue reading
EVANSTON, Ill.--Feb. 4, 2002--FactoryWare, Inc. announced today the appointment of Aaron Martin as executive vice president responsible for sales and operations. Mr. Martin comes to FactoryWare from Equidity, Inc., a financial services enterprise software company funded by such investors as New Enterprise Associates, F ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Feb. 4, 2002--Floor Decor, Inc. (OTCBB:FLOR) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Eagle Eye Scandinavian Distribution Ltd., a private UK-based company that specializes in the marketing and distribution of automotive telematics systems and services. "We have completed the due d ... Continue reading
@Global Expands Insurance Software Operations and Opens New California Facility
DENVER--Feb. 4, 2002--At Global, Inc. (@Global) a leading client server and Internet claims management software Development Company, announced that Steven Duncanson has been named Sales and Marketing Director for its new Regional Distribution Center. "Steven brings over 20 years of successful workers' compensation and ... Continue reading
Textron Sells David Brown's Gear Tools Business to Dathan Tool & Gauge Ltd.
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Feb. 4, 2002--Textron Inc. announced today that it has sold the Gear Tools operation of its David Brown business unit in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, to Dathan Tool & Gauge Ltd. The transaction includes most of the fixed assets and a portion of inventory. Terms were not disclosed. Gear Tools was acqu ... Continue reading
SARATOGA, Calif. & MAISONS-LAFFITTE, France-- Feb. 4, 2002--Webraska, the worldwide provider of LBS (Location-Based Services) & Telematics applications and enabling platforms, today announced a record year in 2001, and the successful completion of its merger with AirFlash. Webraska received more than EUR17 million in n ... Continue reading
Twenty-one Dallas Area Establishments Receive Distinguished AAA Four Diamond Ratings
DALLAS & FT. WORTH, Texas--Feb. 4, 2002--AAA is presenting its prestigious Four Diamond Award(R) rating for the year 2002 to 12 lodgings and nine restaurants in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Area lodgings and restaurants receiving the 2002 AAA Four Diamond Award are the: Doubletree Hotel at Lincoln Center, Fairmont Hotel ... Continue reading
WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 02/04/2002
Welcome to the WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 02/04/2001 These bi-monthly updates are designed to tell you what's new in WOMAN MOTORIST Internet magazine at http://www.womanmotorist.com, the prize for the current month's contest, upcoming radio programs, special projects, events and more. You joined this list by ... Continue reading
Grand American Road Racing Announces Ford As Sponsor
Grand American Announces 2002 Sponsors DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 1, 2002) -- The Grand American Road Racing Association released its 2002 sponsor lineup in a press conference announcing its newest sponsor - Ford - as its official pace car and vehicle. Four additional new sponsors were named, including Goodyear Tire ... Continue reading
Forbes.com: Style, Not Price, Sells Cars
I spend hours studying car and truck sales. After staring at the results for so much time, new insights jump out at me. One discovery: Last year Chrysler sold 145,000 PT Cruisers but slightly fewer Dodge/Plymouth Neon cars--only 137,000. Chrysler likes to say the Neon is completely different, but the PT has plenty of c ... Continue reading
Delphi Secures New Catalyst Business With DaimlerChrysler
TROY, Mich., Feb. 4 -- Delphi Automotive Systems today announced a multi-year contract with DaimlerChrysler to supply catalyst washcoats for future model year Dodge and Jeep® vehicles. The contract makes Delphi one of the major catalyst suppliers for the Chrysler Group. Delphi's catalyst washcoat is designed to help t ... Continue reading
Sears Gains Additional Advance Auto Parts Board Seats - What Does This Mean?
ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 4 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today the appointment of three new members to the Board of Directors, bringing the total number of directors to twelve. The new members, whose appointments are effective immediately, are Stephen M. Peck, Paul Liska, and Glenn Richter. Commenting on the addition ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Begins Construction on Grassroot Plants in York, PA and Tomahawk, WI
HOUSTON--Feb. 4, 2002--The following is an advisory by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). The year 2000 ended on a very high note for Harley-Davidson (H-D). Not only did they post record earnings of over $890 million for the 4th quarter, but they were also named company ... Continue reading
Geneva report- Opel Corsa Voted Best Small Car
FOR RELEASE: February 4, 2002 First place in comparison with six other competitors Top marks for very good passenger protection Rüsselsheim - The Opel Corsa was rated the best small car in a series of crash tests conducted in cooperation by the Austrian ÖAMTC, the German ADAC and other European automobile clubs. Perf ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 4, 2002 Debut for sporty van design study Concept M Additional Opel highlights: Astra Cabrio Turbo, Zafira 2.2 DTI and Corsa Eco Rüsselsheim The major attraction on Opel's stand at the 72nd Geneva Motor Show (March 7 to 17, 2002) is the new Vectra, which will have its world premiere in Hall 2 at ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports:Lexus ES300 Beats A4,Passat,Accura 3.2 Maxima Accord, But Not Toyota Camry.
CONTACT: Douglas Love, 914-378-2437, lovedo@consumer.org EMBARGOED UNTIL: 10 PM, EST, February 4, 2002 CONSUMER REPORTS GIVES LEXUS ES300 HIGH RATING IN TESTS OF FIVE UPSCALE SEDANS But Toyota Camry offers better performance-for thousands less YONKERS, NY - The redesigned Lexus ES300 outscored four models from competit ... Continue reading
Recreation USA Announces Results for Fiscal 2001
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 2 Holiday RV Superstores, Inc. today announced its results for fiscal 2001.The Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. recreational vehicle and marine retailer, which operates under the tradename Recreation USA, reported a net loss of $16.6 million, or $2.04 per share, on net sales of $134.3 million for the yea ... Continue reading
Inaccurate Information Circulated Regarding Honda's Response to September 11
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Soon after the tragedies of September 11, an anonymous Internet e-mail began circulating that inaccurately claimed that Honda, and several other foreign-owned auto companies, had contributed nothing to aid the victims of these attacks. This e-mail is an unfortunate hoax. Most recently, CNN H ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson's Kansas City Unions Ratify Labor Agreement
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1 The members of Harley-Davidson Motor Company's unionized workforce in Kansas City agreed yesterday to ratify a new five-and-a-half year labor agreement, almost two years prior to the expiration of the existing agreement. Approximately 720 Harley-Davidson unionized employees in Kansas City are affected ... Continue reading
U.S. January Auto Sales Fall 5.2 Percent
DETROIT, Reuters has published a story that stated that Automakers reported a 5.2 percent drop in U.S. auto sales for January on Friday, hit by a slump in demand from rental fleets and a rollback on highly popular zero-percent financing deals. General Motors Corp.Ford Motor Co. and the Chrysler arm of DaimlerChrysler A ... Continue reading
Jaguar Canada Reports Best January Ever
BRAMALEA, ON, Feb. 1 /CNW/ - Jaguar Canada announced today last month's sales show the best January in history. A total of 172 cars were sold for an increase of over 120 per cent compared with the same period last year.Large sedan sales increased nearly 20 per cent compared with same period last year. The all-new Jagua ... Continue reading
Toyota Starts 2002 With Strong January Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported a strong January, with sales of 126,508 units, up 7.1 percent over last January.``Consumers are weighing purchases carefully and keeping a wary eye on economic indicators,'' said Jim Press, TMS executive vice president and COO. ``We're f ... Continue reading
January Volkswagen Passat Sales up 133% in Canada
AJAX, ON, Feb. 1 /CNW/ - Volkswagen Canada reported an increase in sales of 4.0% for the month of January. That brought the total to 2,330 units, up from 2,240 units sold in January 2001. The Passat posted sales of 331 new units, compared with 142 units in January 2001, an increase of 133.1%. Volkswagen Canada will pre ... Continue reading
Canadian Audi Sales Rise 57.8% in January
AJAX, ON, Feb. 1 /CNW/ - Audi sales were 505 new units for January 2002, compared with 320 units in January 2001, an increase of 57.8%. The all-new A4 sedan continues its strong sales with 355 units for the month of January, compared with 178 in January of last year, an increase of 99.4%. The A4 is still the best-selli ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Canada reports January sales records
WINDSOR, ON, Feb. 1 /CNW/ - DaimlerChrysler Canada today reported its highest January vehicle sales on record. The company's January truck sales also set a record for the month.DaimlerChrysler Canada's retailers delivered a record 18,217 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep(R) cars and trucks in January, an increase of 5.3 percent ... Continue reading
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Mercedes-Benz USA Reports All-Time Best January Sales
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA today reported its highest January volume on record with sales of 15,098 new vehicles, a 19 percent increase over last year.Volume for the month was led by the C-Class which recorded its best January on record with 4,534 units sold, a 93.3 percent increase over last year. Fol ... Continue reading
Jury Clears Ford in Rollover Case
BARSTOW, Calif. AP reported that a jury cleared Ford Motor Co. of responsibility for a 1997 rollover accident that left a woman paralyzed. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit had alleged that design defects in the 1994 Ford Explorer caused the vehicle to suddenly veer out of control as the couple and their children drove on ... Continue reading
Hyundai Jump Starts 2002 With Another Record Sales Month
<p>FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 27,126 vehicles for the month of January, up 22 percent over the previous year. This also establishes the twelfth consecutive month of record sales. ``Last year Hyundai set an all-time sales record for its U.S. operation and our strong ... Continue reading
Strong XL-7 Sales Start Suzuki 30 Percent Ahead
BREA, Calif., Feb. 1 -- The XL-7 started the New Year with strong sales, posting a 30-percent increase over January 2001 sales. The XL-7 recorded 1,425 sales, while the Grand Vitara posted 818 sales for January. The Esteem Sedan and Wagon started the year with 631 sales and Vitara notched 533 sales, a solid 21-percent ... Continue reading
Demand for MDX Luxury SUV and 3.2 TL Sedan Lead Acura Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Led by the hot-selling MDX luxury sport utility vehicle and strong demand for the 3.2 TL luxury performance sedan and RSX sports coupe, Acura Division posted January sales of 12,136 units, just short of a new January record, according to figures released today by American Honda Motor Co., In ... Continue reading
GM U.S. vehicle sales fall 13 percent in January
DETROIT, Feb 1 Reuters reported that General Motors Corp.said on Friday its U.S. light vehicle sales fell 13 percent to 299,634 units in January due to declining sales to car rental agencies and the end to its zero percent financing deals. GM said its car sales fell 34.2 percent to 116,633 units, while total truck sale ... Continue reading
Strong Demand for Light Trucks Drives Honda Sales in January
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Strong demand for light trucks led American Honda to January sales of 84,878 down a scant 1.5 percent, narrowly missing setting a new January record, according to figures released today by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Light truck sales of 28,778 increased 35.2 percent, shattering the previo ... Continue reading
Kia Starts 2002 With Strong Sales Numbers
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- After posting record sales of more than 220,000 units in 2001, Kia has started strong in 2002 with vehicles sales of 16,574 in January. That number is a record for the month of January and represents a 32-percent increase over January 2001.The Spectra compact sedan led the way with 4,281 units ... Continue reading
Daewoo Sales Up 66% Over Last Month; January Sales Report 2002
COMPTON, Calif., Feb. 1 -- D.J. Lee, President and CEO of Daewoo Motor America, stated, ``Our U.S. dealer network is now back on track for continued sales momentum, supported by our recently launched 2002 'Celebration Days' marketing programs. In particular, our sales improvement is being driven by Daewoo's new 100,000 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Starts Off 2002 With 20 Percent Boost in Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today reported January sales of 26,069 units, marking the second-best January on record and a 20 percent gain over January sales in 2001.``Starting off the year with increased sales is an excellent sign that consumer demand for our products remai ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports January Sales-Down 9 Percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 146,399 units in January 2002, a nine percent decrease compared to January 2001, when sales totaled 160,680.``While we would have liked to start off the year at a higher level, we are in an intensely competitive market and have developed a strategy for a ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports January Sales
GARDENA, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc. today reported January sales of 4,985 units.Sales of Infiniti's I35 mid-size luxury sedan rose 6.7 percent versus January of last year with sales of 2,569 units. G20 also posted an increase of 17.1 percent versus last year with sales ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces January Sales; Altima and Xterra Set Sales Records
GARDENA, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Led by strong results in the sedan category, the Nissan Division of Nissan North America reported sales of 49,549 units for the month of January, a 9.6 percent increase versus January, 2001.The all-new Altima recorded its best January ever with sales of 13,682 units, a 28.3 percent increase v ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reports Consistent Sales for January
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reported sales for January of 8,656 units. This compares to 8,608 in the same month of 2001, representing a 0.6% increase.For the month the S60 sedan, complimented with its newly launched AWD version, continues to be the Volvo sales leader a year after its init ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's January U.S. Sales Declined 10.4%
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1 -_ U.S. customers purchased or leased 232,982 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in January, down 10.4 percent compared with a year ago.Jaguar and Land Rover reported higher sales than a year ago as both brands benefited from the introduction of ne ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of crossover all-wheel drive vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced today total sales of 13,092 units for the month of January, up 2 percent from 2001 totals for the same period. ``Demand for Subaru All-Wheel Drive remains strong, desp ... Continue reading
BMW Sales Soar With 20 Percent Rise
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 1 -- BMW of North America, LLC reported its best January on record with sales of 15,923 vehicles, an increase of 16.2 percent over the 13,708 vehicles sold a year ago.BMW reported a 20 percent jump in automobile sales to 12,778 compared to 10,679 in January 2001. The January 2002 total includ ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports January U.S. Sales
ATLANTA, Feb. 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States, today announced U.S. retail sales for January totaled 1485 cars, a 28 percent decrease over the same period last year.This month's decrease is a result of the so-called ``basis effect.'' La ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Sales Up 6 Percent in January
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported an increase in its January sales versus last year.In January, Volkswagen sold 21,362 new cars in the U.S., which represents an increase of 6 percent over 2001's mark of 20,144.The most notable model results were Volkswagen's Passat sales of 6,076 ... Continue reading
Audi Posts All-Time Best January Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported its all-time best January sales. Total Audi sales for January 2002 are 6,322 up 2.5 percent from the January 2001 results of 6,168. Audi's all-new, award winning A4 enjoyed sales of 3, 575, up 33.3 percent versus last year's sales of 2,682. Sales by model: T ... Continue reading
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company Announces Dividend
HOUSTON, Feb. 1 The board of directors of Pennzoil-Quaker State Company has declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of 2.5 cents per share, payable March 15, 2002, to stockholders of record on February 28, 2002. ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 335,132 units, up from the 303,496 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 1,431,240 ve ... Continue reading
Dynamic Saab 9x Concept to be Showcased at the Chicago Auto
<p>NORCROSS, Ga., Feb. 1 -- Saab provides a vision of its future product landscape with the four-dimensional 9X concept. This revolutionary vehicle will be on display at the Saab stand at the Chicago Auto Show February 8 - 17.<p>The multi-dynamic Saab 9X challenges traditional design orthodoxy by incorporating, for the ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Rise for Fourth Straight Week
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 1, 2002--Pump prices increased for the fourth straight week throughout Southern California and turned up again in southern Nevada and Arizona, compared with the prior week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the av ... Continue reading
Super Bowl Sunday One of Deadliest Drunk Driving Days
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The National Commission Against Drunk Driving (NCADD) today warned that alcohol-related traffic deaths typically rise sharply on Super Bowl Sunday, and urged Americans to take extra precautions to ensure that the day is safe and sober. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the single most deadly days on Ame ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport natural gas engine to power 30 new lightweight CompoBuses
VANCOUVER, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins Inc. of Columbus, Indiana and Westport Innovations Inc. of Vancouver, announced today that its C Gas Plus engine has been selected for 30 new lightweight CompoBus transit buses ordered by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Tra ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Celebrates Black History Month
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group is today launching a month-long celebration of Black History Month. In cooperation with the DaimlerChrysler African American Network (DCAAN), an employee resource group, the company will sponsor an exhibit, theatrical performances, and guest speakers ... Continue reading
Saturn Cuts Ad Agency Publicis Hal Riney
DETROIT AP reported that General Motors Corp. subsidiary Saturn Corp. is cutting ties to its long-time advertising agency Publicis Hal Riney and is giving its entire $300 million ad account to Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, the automaker said Friday. Saturn picked San Francisco-based Goodby Silverstein after a two-mon ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Working to Sell Some of Its Parts Plants
DETROIT AP reports that DaimlerChrysler AG' s Chrysler Group is hoping to add momentum to its recovery plan by selling off some of its parts plants. The automaker's $3.9-billion, three-year turnaround plan does not depend on selling off component operations to cut at least $1.8 billion in manufacturing costs. But with ... Continue reading
Major Automotive Companies Announces Further Extension of Credit
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--Feb. 1, 2002--The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. (f/k/a Fidelity Holdings, Inc.) announced today that DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC (successor by merger to Chrysler Financial Company, LLC), one of its primary floor plan credit sources for the financing of its vehicle inventory, ha ... Continue reading
Business Week: Why Cooper Industries Could Tool Up
Since early 2001, the pace at Houston-based Cooper Industries has been ho-hum. Like the rest of industrial America, this maker of electric components and equipment has been stuck in a manufacturing recession. And on top of the slowdown, it's dealing with the potential cost of covering payouts on asbestos claims related ... Continue reading
Saturn Overhauls Its Mid-Size Line
PONTIAC, Mich. Ed Garsten of the AP reports that Now in its second decade, the company that captured the public's imagination with its plastic paneled cars, no-haggle price policy, attentive service and touchy-feely dealerships says it's ready to reclaim the momentum it lost when it failed to update its product line qu ... Continue reading
Gasoline and Diesel Powered Vehicles Will Dominate Through 2020
LEXINGTON, Mass., Jan. 31 -- DRI-WEFA, Inc., a subsidiary of privately held Global Insight, Inc., announced the release of a new joint study which concludes that advanced forms of fossil-fueled spark ignition and diesel engines will continue to dominate the market through 2020, despite public and private efforts to dev ... Continue reading
Isuzu Moves U.S. Media Planning and Buying to GM Planworks
CERRITOS, Calif.--Jan. 31, 2002--American Isuzu Motors Inc. has awarded its U.S. media planning and buying accounts for its line of sport utility vehicles to General Motors Planworks, Detroit, and General Motors Mediaworks, New York, effective March 1, 2002. GM Planworks is a unit of B:Com3; GM Mediaworks is a unit of ... Continue reading
SEMA Announces the Chrysler Group Will Be the Featured OEM of the 2002 SEMA Show
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Jan. 31 -- Chrysler Group will be the featured original equipment manufacturer (OEM) at this year's SEMA Show, according to SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association. The annual show is scheduled for Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 5-8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In the past several years, it ... Continue reading
Hyundai Captures First SCCA ProRally Win of 2002 Season
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 31 -- Team strategy, along with the help of snow and ice expert Canadian driver Frank Sprongl, helped Hyundai Motorsports clinch its first 2002 SCCA ProRally win at the season opening Sno*Drift ProRally in Atlanta, MI, last weekend. At the same time, newcomer Mark Higgins scored a podium f ... Continue reading
Hot, New Vehicle Body Styles for the Future
WARRENDALE, Pa., Jan. 31 -- What are the hot, new automotive body styles for the future and why will they catch your eye? Have SUV's peaked? Will station wagons make a come back? How about hatchbacks? What will consumers want in a car? To be successful, automakers need answers to these questions. David E. Cole, Preside ... Continue reading
Trademark Dispute Between GM, DaimlerChrysler Over Hummer Grille Heads to Court
ALEXANDRA R. MOSES an associated Press Writer repoted that the dispute between General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG [NYSE:DAJ - news] over a grille design for the Hummer H2 heads to court next week. A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled to begin Monday in U.S. District Court in South Bend, Ind., and is e ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 28, 2002 Atlanta, Ga. –In February, thousands of athletes from around the world will converge on Salt Lake City to live out their dreams. One very special child from Georgia will also be there to fulfill his dream, Feb. 16 to Feb. 20, thanks to the generosity of the General Motors Corporation (GM ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 28, 2002 Denver, Colo. –In February, thousands of athletes from around the world will converge on Salt Lake City to live out their dreams. One very special child from Colorado will also be there to fulfill his dream, Feb. 12 to Feb. 16, thanks to the generosity of the General Motors Corporation ( ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 30, 2002 Grand Blanc, Mich. - To members of the Federation of Youth Services, it will feel like getting a new van - so to speak. The private, non-profit, child care agency, recently learned that ACDelco teamed with Redford Auto Service Center, a local Total Service Support (TSS) Independent Service ... Continue reading
"Inside Racing" Radio Show 2/6 Guest Lineup
Below you will find a release on this week's guest lineup for the new "Inside Racing" Radio Show. If you would like to be removed from this e-mail list, or are receiving duplicate copies of this release, please send a note with your complete, full name, along with ALL possible e-mail addresses you have, to: Publisher@I ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 28, 2002 Livonia, Mich. –In February, thousands of athletes from around the world will converge on Salt Lake City to live out their dreams. One very special child from Michigan will also be there to fulfill his dream, Feb. 12 to Feb. 16, thanks to the generosity of the General Motors Corporation ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 28, 2002 Los Angeles, Calif.In February, thousands of athletes from around the world will converge on Salt Lake City to live out their dreams. One very special child from California will also be there to fulfill her dream, Feb. 12 to Feb. 16, thanks to the generosity of the General Motors Corporati ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 29, 2002 Torch sculpture, patio mosaic created by Park City's "very own" are showcased at Kimball Art Center PARK CITY, UTAH -General Motors, the official domestic automotive partner of the U.S. Olympic Team, will host a special celebration for the Park City community on Saturday, February 2, from ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 1, 2002 PARK CITY, UTAH –February 1, 2002 – Not everyone can compete in an Olympic Winter Games. Not everyone has tickets to Olympic events. Everyone, however, can capture the Olympic Spirit at the Chevy Hot Zone. The Chevy Hot Zone, located at the Kimball Art Center in Park City, will be open ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 28, 2002 Pittsburgh, Pa. –In February, thousands of athletes from around the world will converge on Salt Lake City to live out their dreams. Two very special children from Pennsylvania will also be there to fulfill their dreams, thanks to the generosity of the General Motors Corporation (GM), the ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 28, 2002 Port Washington, N.Y. –In February, thousands of athletes from around the world will converge on Salt Lake City to live out their dreams. One very special child from New York will also be there to fulfill his dream, Feb. 12 to Feb. 16, thanks to the generosity of the General Motors Corpo ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 28, 2002 Rochester, N.Y. –In February, thousands of athletes from around the world will converge on Salt Lake City to live out their dreams. One very special child from New York will also be there to fulfill his dream, Feb. 20 to Feb. 25, thanks to the generosity of the General Motors Corporation ... Continue reading
For Release: Feb. 3, 2002 Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE WARREN REPORT: Warren Johnson GM Performance Parts News & Notes for the K&N Filters Winternationals, Pomona, Calif., Feb. 7-10, 2002 JOHNSON BRINGS NEW LOOK, NEW IMAGE AND SAME OLD WINNING ATTITUDE TO NHRA WINTERNATIONALS Warr ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 31, 2002 Weather.com And OnStar Virtual Advisor Join Forces To Offer Travelers Weather Information Anytime, Anywhere Web Site Becomes OnStar's Premier Weather Provider ATLANTA, GA - OnStar and weather.com, the world's leading source of weather on the Web and the Web site of The Weather Channel (TWC ... Continue reading
Saturn To Transition To New Ad Agency
FOR RELEASE: February 1, 2002 Saturn To Transition To New Ad Agency Goodby, Silverstein & Partners Selected In Review Detroit- Following a two-month review of advertising agencies nationwide, Saturn Corporation has announced that San Francisco-based Goodby, Silverstein & Partners will help launch its new ION small cars ... Continue reading
Kurt Chronicles: Pomona Edition
For Release: Feb. 3, 2002 Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE KURT CHRONICLES: Kurt Johnson ACDelco News & Notes for the K&N Filters Winternationals, Pomona, Calif., Feb. 7-10, 2002 KURT JOHNSON FACES DIFFICULT DECISION BEFORE DEFENDING WINTERNATIONALS TITLE Kurt Johnson faces a dilemma ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 1, 2002 GMC Envoy "Award" Ad to air during Pre-Game ShowDETROIT - Football fans who tune in to watch Super Bowl XXXVI on Feb. 3, 2002 will get their first peek at Pontiac's all-new Vibe. Pontiac will air three different spots during the "Pontiac Excitement Post-Game Show" it sponsors. In addition ... Continue reading
The new Opel Vectra – A Car with Sense and Senses
FOR RELEASE: January 31, 2002 The new Opel Vectra – A Car with Sense and Senses More than 40 sensors ensure a high level of safety and comfort More comfort and convenience thanks to modern electronics Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Vectra can hear, see, feel and smell. In fact, with more than 40 sensors, the Vectra h ... Continue reading
Cadillac Puts Fans in the Driver's Seat with Super Bowl MVP Award Partnership
FOR RELEASE: January 31, 2002 Cadillac Puts Fans in the Driver's Seat with Super Bowl MVP Award Partnership Cadillac Combines Power and Prestige in its Partnership with the NFL and The Super Bowl MVP Award Encouraging Fans to Vote for the MVP DETROIT - In the tradition of prestige and excellence, Cadillac has aligned w ... Continue reading
2002 Rolex 24 at Daytona Daytona International Speedway race final, Feb. 3 two for two The new Rand Racing team scored its second victory in as many starts during the Rolex 24 at Daytona, held on the 3.56-mile Daytona International Speedway road course. The team won in its first outing last fall, also at Daytona, then ... Continue reading
Doran Lista Crowned Rolex 24 At Daytona Champion
Doran Lista Crowned Rolex 24 At Daytona Champion DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 3, 2002) -- Nearly every team will admit that speed does not win the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Over the years it seemed as though winning the pole position was almost a curse for a team. "Durability and speed are usually almost inversely related, ... Continue reading
Rolex 24 At Daytona Unofficial Results
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Final unofficial race results of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series Rolex 24 At Daytona International Speedway with running position (car number) drivers, hometown or country, class of car, make of car and laps completed. Time of race: 24:00.51.968 Winners average speed: 106.142 mph Margin ... Continue reading
Rolex 24 - Daytona International Speedway February 2/3 Story after 24 hours GUY SMITH TAKES RUNNER-UP SPOT AT DAYTONA Guy top British driver in sportscar classic Guy Smith became the leading British sportscar driver with a superb second place overall in the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway this weekend. The 2 ... Continue reading
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