Crash test results: three small cars earn good overall ratings; passenger van is acceptable, and large pickup improves to good ... Continue reading
Enova Delivers Hybrid Systems for Hyundai Bus Program
TORRANCE, Calif.--March 21, 2002--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENVA) has delivered series hybrid drive systems to Hyundai Motor Company of Korea for their hybrid bus program. The Enova-equipped buses will be Hyundai's showcase hybrid transit vehicles. The delivery of the series hybrid drive systems marks a major milestone in t ... Continue reading
SAE Detroit Section to Feature 2003 Dodge Viper
DETROIT--March 21, 2002--The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Detroit Section will hold its April meeting, featuring the 2003 Dodge Viper on Thursday, April 18 at the San Marino Club in Troy. ``Dodge built the all-new 2003 Viper to be lighter, faster and more powerful than ever,'' said Ralph Gilles of DaimlerChrys ... Continue reading
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 21 -- Hyundai Motor America executives gathered with elected officials in Aurora, Ill. today to break ground on HMA's Central Region Office and Parts Distribution Center. The $17 million, 350,000 square foot facility, is the largest built-to-suit project in the I-88 market in the last thr ... Continue reading
Korea says GM-Daewoo sale talks in final stage
SEOUL, March 21 Reuters is reporting General Motors Corp's talks to acquire South Korea's bankrupt Daewoo Motor Co have progressed to the final stage, Commerce Minister Shin Kook-hwan said on Thursday. The world's largest automaker aims to secure a foothold in one of Asia's largest and most insular car markets by final ... Continue reading
Zippo Live Timing & Scoring to Debut on Grand-Am.com During Grand American 400
Zippo Live Timing & Scoring to Debut on Grand-Am.com During Grand American 400 FONTANA, Calif. (March 19, 2002) -- Grand American Road Racing Association announced today that its official website - www.grand-am.com - will now feature Zippo Live Timing & Scoring during all of its Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup ... Continue reading
Coalition Seeks Auto Insurance Regulations Spurring Competition, but not Deregulation
NEWARK, N.J.--March 20, 2002--While welcoming the release of an economic study by Rutgers University professor of economics John Worrall showing how excessive state government regulation of New Jersey's auto insurance cripples market competition, the Coalition for Auto Insurance Competition believes creating new laws a ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 20 -- UAW Vice-Presidents Nate Gooden, who heads the union's DaimlerChrysler Department, and Bob King, who heads the UAW's Organizing Department, today charged that, ``at the 11th hour, Freightliner management at the highest levels reversed its previously neutral stance toward a union vote by workers at ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces New G35 Advertising Campaign
GARDENA, Calif., March 20 -- Infiniti launches its all new 2003 G35 sports sedan with an innovative advertising campaign that not only speaks of Infiniti's newest vehicle, but also of Infiniti's future in the marketplace. The campaign, which breaks today with newspaper inserts, highlights the performance, technological ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 20 -- FP Diesel, already the fastest-growing brand of replacement components for engines used in medium- and heavy-duty trucks, agricultural, construction and mining equipment and marine applications, will more than double its product offering through the integration of the respected Sealed Pow ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 20 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), announced today that the 2002 Subaru Impreza achieved the highest rating (good) in the most recent series of frontal offset crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Impreza also earned the Institute's coveted ``Best Pick'' des ... Continue reading
Additional Information on IIHS High-Speed Crash Tests Released
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, March 20 - You're shopping for a new car and you've narrowed your choice down to two. How do you decide? Will you pick the one that costs a little less or the one with the CD changer? You might also want to consider how they perform in high-speed crash tests. Cars that perform well in crash test ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Hybrid Earns 51 MPG EPA Highway Rating; Five-Speed Model Priced at $19,550
TORRANCE, Calif., March 20 -- The all-new 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid, the first mainstream vehicle sold in North America equipped with a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, has earned EPA city/highway fuel economy ratings of 46/51 mpg with a 5-speed manual transmission. It will have a manufacturer's suggested retail pric ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Group Demonstrates its 'CARE' for the Environment By Turning Garbage Into Car Parts
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 20 Innovative recycling technology shown for the first time in Chrysler Group's CARE Car II turns garbage into a valuable product while potentially saving the automobile industry $320 million per year. The CARE Car II is the second phase of the Chrysler group's CARE (Concepts for Advanced Rec ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20 -- Safelite Glass Corp. welcomed the announcement yesterday that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that the domestic industry producing automotive replacement glass windshields is injured by imported Chinese windshields sold at dumped prices. The determination was based on ... Continue reading
#21 Giaffone IRL Fontana Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Felipe Giaffone #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force Yamaha Indy 400 - Sunday, March 24, 2002 Pre-Race Notes/Quotes California Speedway - Fontana, Calif. - 2-Mile Oval Round 3 of 15 on the 2002 Indy Racing League **Felipe Giaffone i ... Continue reading
FORMULA FORD 2000 ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP ALUMNI RULE 675 CLASS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORMULA FORD 2000 ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP ALUMNI RULE 675 CLASS ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (March 20, 2002)—This past weekend, Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship alumni dominated the LMP 675 class at the fiftieth running of the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring. At the completion of the prestigious spring ... Continue reading
OUTLAWS: WoO race series returns to Houston this weekend
For more information, contact John Crawford at 281-383-2666. World of Outlaws Series returns to Houston this weekend HOUSTON (March 20) – Legendary Sprint Car racers Steve Kinser and Danny Lasoski lead the Pennzoil World of Outlaws Series into Houston Raceway Park Speedway this weekend, March 23-24, for two actio ... Continue reading
SEMA Media Release: Stock Ford Focus Will Transform Into "Ultimate Tuner" Car Live at 2002 SEMA IAS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA 909/396-0289, ext.104 Soon Nguyen, snguyen@jmprpublicrelations.com JMPR 818/992-4353 STOCK FORD FOCUS WILL TRANSFORM INTO "ULTIMATE TUNER" CAR LIVE AT 2002 SEMA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SALON "Customized While You Watch" Program Will Happen at ... Continue reading
AMA SPORTS ANNOUNCES 2002 NAMU OBSERVED TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIPS
AMA SPORTS ANNOUNCES 2002 NAMU OBSERVED TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIPS PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- AMA Sports, the amateur and pro-am competition division of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), has announced the two events that make up the 2002 North American Motorcycle Union (NAMU) Observed Trials Championships. The U.S. cha ... Continue reading
Kenworth T800 High-Tech Truck Showcases Latest in Security, Safety and Productivity
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--March 20, 2002--Security, safety and productivity are the focus of Kenworth Truck Company's latest high-tech concept vehicle unveiled today at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. "In today's world, it's even more imperative for truck manufacturers to push the envelope by providing truck fl ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: March 20, 2002 Buick Portholes Are Back DETROIT - Among the most eye-catching styling elements of Buick's 2003 Park Avenue Ultra are three "portholes" on each front fender - icons that reach back into Buick's rich design heritage. Like the first portholes, those on the 2003 Ultra are functional, providing ... Continue reading
2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Radiates Power With Bold New Design, Contemporary Interior
FOR RELEASE: March 20, 2002 2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Radiates Power With Bold New Design, Contemporary Interior DETROIT - Buick's 2003 Park Avenue Ultra reaches back into a rich design heritage to present a modern interpretation of a classic Buick for the division's centennial year. "Every automaker strives for its ... Continue reading
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