Friday, July 12, 2002

Ward's Reports Estimated Production

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 12 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 132,570 units, up from the 93,754 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 8,993,965 ve ... Continue reading

Used Car Site Makes Locating Certified Easier

Largest ATLANTA, July 12 -- AutoTrader.com, the number one automotive classifieds site on the planet, announced today certified features giving shoppers the ability to compare manufacturers' certified programs and target their vehicle search. AutoTrader.com has an exclusive database of 100,000 certified vehicles and is ... Continue reading

Former GM Executive Richard C. Gerstenberg Dies at 92

DETROIT AP reported that Richard C. Gerstenberg, a retired chairman and chief executive officer of General Motors Corp., has died after a long illness. Gerstenberg, whose career spanned 42 years, died Thursday at his home in Paradise Valley, Ariz. He was 92. Gerstenberg served as GM's chairman and CEO from January 1972 ... Continue reading

Subaru Introduces All New Forester Available July 20 At GM AutoWorld

FOR RELEASE: July 11, 2002 Subaru Introduces All New Forester Available July 20 At GM AutoWorld Jakarta, Indonesia - Fuji Heavy Industries and PT General Motors Indonesia (GM Indonesia) today introduced the all new Subaru Forester. Available beginning July 20 at select GM AutoWorld retailers, the new Forester is the la ... Continue reading

Chevy Notes-Chicagoland-Michael Waltrip

CHEVROLET/TEAM MONTE CARLO NOTES AND QUOTES TROPICANA 400 CHICAGOLAND JOLIET, ILL. NO. 18 OF 36 EVENTS NASCAR WINSTON CUP SERIES FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2002 PAGE 1 A CONVERSATION WITH LAST WEEK¹S WINNER, MICHAEL WALTRIP, NO. 15 NAPA CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: WHO IS MICHAEL WALTRIP TO THE FANS? "Michael Waltrip¹s just a guy, f ... Continue reading

General Motors won't match Chrysler warranty-WSJ

NEW YORK, July 12 The Wall Stret Journal said that General Motors Corp.has no plans to follow DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group by extending its powertrain warranties. They cited Paul Ballew, GM's executive director of market and industry analysis. They said that analysts have been concerned that GM and Ford Motor Co ... Continue reading

Brilliance China says BMW China JV approved

HONG KONG, July 12 Reuters reports China's largest minibus maker Brilliance China said on Friday its majority-owned unit has won government approval to proceed with a joint venture with Germany's BMW AG to make and sell BMW's in China. The venture will have an annual production capacity of 30,000 vehicles, with product ... Continue reading

Toyota, Honda recall a combined 103,517 vehicles

TOKYO, July 12 Reuters reported that Japan's largest automaker Toyota Motor Corp and second-ranked Honda Motor Co said on Friday they were recalling a combined 103,517 vehicles. Toyota said it was recalling 50,621 vehicles in all to repair a faulty seal on a fuel pump valve, including 36,411 in Japan. In Japan, the veh ... Continue reading

CARSTAR And Mitchell Sign Multi-Year Agreement

SAN DIEGO--July 12, 2002--CARSTAR, the nation's largest collision repair network, and Mitchell International announced today the signing of a multi-year premier business partner agreement, making Mitchell's body shop management solutions the preferred choice for the CARSTAR network. "Mitchell's products offer a feature ... Continue reading

LA Auto Club: Pump Prices Experience Slight Ups and Downs; Small Changes Indicate Price Stability

LOS ANGELES--July 12, 2002--Motorists in Southern California experienced small changes up and down in the average price of regular unleaded self-serve gasoline during the past week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. For three consecutive weeks prices have remain ... Continue reading

AAA Texas: Pump Prices Relatively Stable Statewide

HOUSTON--July 12, 2002--Motorists throughout Texas experienced mostly small changes up and down in the average price of gasoline during the past week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trips. Motor ... Continue reading

Infomedia Renews Ford Europe Data License for 5 Years

SYDNEY, Australia, July 11 -- Infomedia Ltd announced today that Ford of Europe and the company have successfully completed negotiations that have resulted in the renewal and expansion of their 1997 data license agreement for another five years. Infomedia is the international developer of Microcat®, the leading electr ... Continue reading

CSK Auto, Inc. Announces Extension of Exchange Offer

PHOENIX, July 11 CSK Auto, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CSK Auto Corporation, today announced that it has extended until 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 16, 2002, its offer to exchange up to $280,000,000 of its 12% Senior Notes due 2006, Series A, for an equal amount of its outstanding 12% Senior Notes due ... Continue reading

East Texas Shelby Cobra Tour to Bring Automotive Wildlife to Legend's Hometown

DALLAS, July 11 -- East Texas will shake under the roar of a horde of Shelby Mustangs, Cobras and various vintage high-performance Ford- powered cars during the Shelby Cobra Association of Texas' rally from October 18-20, 2002. Named the "Texas 289," the event will honor Carroll Shelby, the East Texan who became a cele ... Continue reading

'Booze It & Lose It' Nets 1,729 Impaired Driving Arrests During First Week

Officers Also Issue Nearly 7,300 Seat Belt and Child Passenger Safety Violations RALEIGH, N.C., July 11 -- Law enforcement officers across the state nearly matched last summer's record-setting pace of stopping and arresting impaired drivers during the first week of the summer "Booze It & Lose It" campaign. Officers iss ... Continue reading

Chevrolet, Michelle Kwan Award 10 College-Bound Female Athletes with Scholarships

FOR RELEASE: July 11, 2002 Chevrolet, Michelle Kwan Award 10 College-Bound Female Athletes with Scholarships LOS ANGELES – The second annual Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan REWARDS Scholarship Program today named this year’s 10 winners of its college scholarship totaling $50,000. REWARDS recognizes and assists outs ... Continue reading

Two Lucky Fans Win Autographed Checkered Flags

EDITORS NOTE: Additional information may be requested from: Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com ******************************************************* Two Lucky Fans Win Autographed Checkered Flags DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 11, 2002) -- Grand American Road Rac ... Continue reading

AMA DIRT TRACK HORIZON AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 26TH ANNUAL AMA DIRT TRACK GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

AMA DIRT TRACK HORIZON AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 26TH ANNUAL AMA DIRT TRACK GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS PICKERINGTON, Ohio -A record-breaking 1,444 entries in 19 classes competed on four distinctly different tracks at the 26th Annual AMA Dirt Track Grand Championships, held June 30 - July 7, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds ... Continue reading

Maritz Names Duke Hale To Top Post In Automotive Group

ST. LOUIS--July 11, 2002--Maritz Inc., the worldwide leader in enterprise performance management, has named Duke Hale as Group Vice President for its automotive sector. In this newly created position, Hale will oversee the day-to-day operations, sales, and management of the entire range of services Maritz provides to t ... Continue reading

Bill Wilburn Wins His Second IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week Award

> > <<ole0.bmp>> > > > NEWS RELEASE > Contact: > Chris Connington Dane Roth > VP - Marketing, IRWIN Golin/Harris International > (847) 478-1090 (312) 729-4362 > chrisco@americantool.com droth@golinharris.com > Sawing Through Adversity, No. 2 Crew Chief Bill Wilburn Takes Home IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week Honors VERNON ... Continue reading

Press Release: Volkswagen Canada Inc. & VW Credit Canada, Inc.

Press Release: Volkswagen Canada Inc. & VW Credit Canada, Inc. Date of Release: Jul 11, 2002 Confirms at A (high) & R-1 (middle) David Schroeder, Kam Hon / 416-593-5577 ext.2232, ext.2243 / dschroeder@dbrs.com The ratings are confirmed as indicated based on the guarantee from the parent, Volkswagen AG ("VW" or "the Com ... Continue reading

Montgomery Involved in Single-Car Accident

Montgomery Involved in Single-Car Accident SPARTA, KY (July 11, 2002) - ARCA RE/MAX driver Chase Montgomery escaped injury after a spin and collision with the Turn-1 wall during the first practice at Kentucky Speedway. Montgomery was driving the team's new Ford Taurus at the time. ... Continue reading

Daytona Prototypes Engine Rules Updated - BMW, Ford, Porsche Become First Approved Engines

EDITORS NOTE: Daytona Prototype renderings are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grand-am.com/media. Additional information may be requested from: Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com ************************************************** ... Continue reading

SunCruz Casinos 200 Florida State Late Model Championship

Press Release Template Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: Gene Crane PR and Media Relations P.O. Box 90097 Lakeland, FL 33804-0097 863 984-RACE (7223) 800 984-RACE (7223) 863 984-2442 Fax genecrane@usaspeedway.com July 10, 2002 Florida State Late Model Championship has a nice ring to it. Lakeland, FL &#8211; ... Continue reading

First Gateway Between Bluetooth and 1394/FireWire Technologies

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--July 11, 2002--Stonestreet One, Inc. and Mindready Solutions Inc. announced today that they will offer a gateway between the Bluetooth wireless connectivity standard and 1394/FireWire(R) databus technologies for use in car infotainment applications. The gateway will provide the automotive industry with ... Continue reading

ARCA RE/MAX starting grid, Kentucky

Slagh slam-dunks ARCA Kentucky warriors; wins Old Milwaukee Pole at Kentucky (7-11-02) SPARTA KY - Vern Slagh, at 62 years young, is the oldest driver in the field; he's also the fastest. Slagh, in his own Ford Taurus, bumped Frank Kimmel off the Old Milwaukee Pole in the final moments of qualifying here Thursday at Ke ... Continue reading