M-B Inquiry Could Rattle the Industry
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS reported that aJustice Department probe of alleged price fixing by Mercedes-Benz USA LLC could be a bombshell for the industry - particularly if Mercedes is sanctioned for practices similar to those of other automakers. When the very successful team of Mike Jackson and Michael Bassermann were growing ma ... Continue reading
"Where's Jennifer?" The Sadness and Danger Of Drunk Driving
FOR RELEASE: July 26, 2002 Grand Auto general manager shares account of personal tragedy in message to teens about the dangers of drunk drivingDenver, Colo.- Proceeds from an annual golf tournament organized by Grand Auto Inc., in Thornton, Colo. will be donated this year to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The to ... Continue reading
First 10,000 psi hydrogen storage system to achieve top German technical certification
FOR RELEASE: July 29, 2002 NEW YORK- General Motors Corp. and QUANTUM Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. has received certification from a top German safety institute for a 700 bar (10,000 psi) hydrogen storage system which could ultimately allow fuel cell vehicles to achieve a driving range of 300 miles. The sy ... Continue reading
U.S. regulators probing Ford, GM, Kia vehicles
DETROIT Reuters reported that U.S. safety regulators have upgraded a probe into 1997 model-year Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer compact cars because of electrical fires and inadvertent deployment of their air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Monday that 396,208 Escorts and Tracers we ... Continue reading
GM Moving Fuel Cell Technology Closer To Commercialization
FOR RELEASE: July 29, 2002 GM Moving Fuel Cell Technology Closer To Commercialization HONEOYE FALLS, NY. - General Motors Corp. today unveiled a unique, new research facility that will expand its ability to develop fuel cell technology, which will help GM determine how to offer fuel cells on a large-scale basis in prep ... Continue reading
Ten Millionth Toyota Built in North America Rolls Off Production Line Today
ERLANGER, Ky., July 29 Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, the headquarters of Toyota's manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, today celebrated the ten millionth vehicle manufactured in North America at a ceremony at its Erlanger, Ky. facility. This milestone celebrates 16 years of manu ... Continue reading
Saab Cars USA Announces Competitive Pricing for All-New 2003 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan
NORCROSS, Ga., July 29 -- Saab's newest product, the well- equipped all-new 2003 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, is poised to compete not only on performance and safety, but also on price. The sedan will begin at $25,900 for the Linear variant which features a powerful 2.0 liter turbocharged engine with 175 horsepower and a stan ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry Solara Prices Remain Unchanged for 2003 Model Year
TORRANCE, Calif., July 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2003 Camry Solara sport coupe and Camry Solara convertible, which arrive at dealer showrooms beginning today. Solara is offered in SE and SLE grade levels in either a hardtop or, for ... Continue reading
SEATTLE & PORTLAND, Ore.--July 29, 2002--Getting around town just got more fun with the addition of 2002 Mazda Miata convertibles to Flexcar's Seattle and Portland car-sharing programs. Like all other vehicles in Flexcar's national fleet, the Miata is available for hourly use by Flexcar members. In Seattle, the Miata i ... Continue reading
2002 NASCAR Brickyard Pace Car To Be Driven By Chevy General Manager Kurt Ritter
FOR RELEASE: July 26, 2002 Pace Car To Be Driven By Chevy General Manager Kurt Ritter INDIANAPOLIS, IN- Long before the first NASCAR race team transporter arrives at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway or qualifying begins, Chevrolet has already been solidified in the lead position for the 2002 edition of the famed Brickya ... Continue reading
GM sponsors nationwide fuel cell education program
FOR RELEASE: July 29, 2002 GM sponsors nationwide fuel cell education program NEW YORK - Jackie Robinson Junior High School students experimented with hydrogen fuel cell technology during the GM "Tech Tour for Students" at the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park today. GM's fuel cell program executive and former NASA shuttl ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., July 29 -- The Honda Accord undergoes the most dramatic change in its 27-year history and will bring a new level of world-class style, performance and sophistication to the midsize class when the 2003 models go on sale Sept. 9, American Honda Motor, Co., Inc., announced today. The Accord, the best-sel ... Continue reading
Monash Study Reveals That Holden Airbags Dramatically Reduce Driver Injuries
Latest results of a long-term accident research program show that Holden Commodore driver airbags have dramatically reduced the incidence of serious head, face, neck and chest injuries. The Monash university Accident Research Centre (MUARC) found that driver airbag deployment reduced head injury Harm by 75 per cent, fa ... Continue reading
WEST COAST STOCK CAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTS FIRST 30 MEMBERS
WEST COAST STOCK CAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTS FIRST 30 MEMBERS By Tim Kennedy MONROVIA, Calif., The first annual West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame banquet took place Friday at the Sheraton-Four Points Hotel here on the eve of the NASCAR Winston West Jani-King 200 at nearby Irwindale Speedway. The initial 30 inductees were ... Continue reading
Asset Caption: Dale Earnhardt Jr. will join brother Kerry at the NASCAR Busch Series race Friday, September 6th at Richmond International Raceway. Dale will drive the No. 8 Chevrolet Monte Carlo featuring Gossamer, the orange-haired, lovable Looney Tunes monster, and an assortment of other Looney Tunes characters. Asse ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin absent from Pocono media center
Our apologies from Chip Ganassi Racing on Sterling Marlin's absence from the post-race press conference for the top-3 finishers in the Pennsylvania 500. Due to weather, Marlin was rushed to catch his flight to pick up his wife and daughter. Sterling Marlin will be available in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway media cent ... Continue reading
IBM To Shift Ad Budget To Target Industries
NEW YORK, July 29 Reuters is reporting that International Business Machines Corp. <IBM.N> is set to launch a new advertising campaign on Monday that will shift a sizable chunk of its advertising budget toward ads targeted at specific industries such as autos, retail and banking. Some of the new ads will appear in mass- ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Appoints Rande Somma President of Automotive Systems Group
MILWAUKEE, July 29, Johnson Controls today announced the appointment of Rande Somma as President of the company's Automotive Systems Group. In his new role, Mr. Somma, 50, will be responsible for the global automotive interiors business, a major supplier of seating and interior systems worldwide. The announcement was m ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Opens Office in Japan
PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 29 -- Metaldyne announced today that it has opened a new sales and engineering office in Yokohama, Japan, a suburb of Tokyo. The office will support several major programs and business development initiatives with Japanese automotive manufacturers and Tier One suppliers. "The new office is a logic ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Reports Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results
TOKYO, July 29-- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2002. Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2002 totaled JPY 107.5 billion (USD 900 million), an increase of 20.4% from the corresponding ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Finance Company Staffs 75 New Positions With Outsourced Employees
BURBANK, Calif.--July 29, 2002--OnStaff, Inc. today announced its multi-year staffing contract with automotive giant Hyundai Motor Finance Company that is expected to produce significant revenue for OnStaff. According to the agreement, OnStaff will provide skilled employees to a number of Hyundai's corporate department ... Continue reading
For NASCAR Junkies Only: Legend to Offer Daily Street and Smith Content via Mobile Phones
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--July 29, 2002--Legend Mobile Inc. (OTCBB:LGMB) a leading developer of branded handheld products and services today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Street and Smith's Sports Group to advertise its Winston Cup driver licensed mobile phone offerings in NASCAR Winston Cup Scene. As pa ... Continue reading
Murata Introduces Smallest SAW Resonator For Remote Transmission Of Tire Pressure; Keyless Entry
SMYRNA, Ga.--July 29, 2002--Murata Electronics (www.murata.com) a world-leading innovator in electronics, today introduced its newest Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Resonator (SARCC Series) for remote keyless entry and tire pressure monitoring applications. The SARCC series is 45 percent smaller in area, 30 percent smalle ... Continue reading
A QUANTUM Leap in Hydrogen Storage for GM
FOR RELEASE: July 29, 2002 A QUANTUM Leap in Hydrogen Storage for GM First 10,000 psi hydrogen storage system to achieve top German technical certification NEW YORK- General Motors Corp. and QUANTUM Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. has received certification from a top German safety institute for a 700 bar (10 ... Continue reading
Ceradyne Second-Quarter and Six Month 2002 Results
COSTA MESA, Calif.--July 29, 2002--Ceradyne, Inc. today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002, including record second-quarter sales, the third consecutive quarter of record-level sales, and improving gross margins compared to first quarter. Sales for the quarter rose 31% ... Continue reading
Pontiac GTO to "Star" in XXX, The Action Adventure Film
FOR RELEASE: July 29, 2002 Pontiac GTO to "Star" in XXX, The Action Adventure Film Starring Vin Diesel DETROIT - (July XX, 2002) - Pontiac, the Excitement Division of General Motors, will have a role in one of the hottest summer movies of 2002 -XXX, starring actor Vin Diesel. Diesel plays Xander "XXX" Cage, a new breed ... Continue reading
Corvette Enthusiasts Will 'Feel the Need for Speed' in eBay Motors Auction of One-of-a-Kind Model
FOR RELEASE: July 29, 2002 Corvette Enthusiasts Will 'Feel the Need for Speed' in eBay Motors Auction of One-of-a-Kind Model Proceeds Will Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® Helping to Grant the Wishes of Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses Participate in the Online Auction at www.ebay.com/makeawishcorvette DETR ... Continue reading
BMW Sticks to Engines For Formula 1
HOCKENHEIM, Germany, July 28 Reuters reported that Formula One motor racing may have become a pulse running through BMW's factories, inspiring engineers and helping to boost sales, but the group on Sunday played down the idea of expanding its activities beyond engines. Germany's BMW can be proud of its achievements sin ... Continue reading
DODGE GRAND SLAM NASCAR WEEKEND
Sunday, July 28, 2002 Ray Cooper Pocono Raceway Golin/Harris International Dodge notes and quotes. 803-466-9085 Pennsylvania 500. Elliott's victory gives Dodge fourth weekend triumph Bill Elliott's victory Sunday in the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway culminated a grand slam weekend for Dodge Motorsports. Elliott's ... Continue reading
CHEVROLET/TEAM MONTE CARLO NOTES AND QUOTES PENNSYLVANIA 500 NASCAR WINSTON CUP SERIES ROUND 20 OF 36 POCONO RACEWAY SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2002 RACE NOTES: PAGE 1 The race was red-flagged after five laps to repair guardrail following a crash involving STEVE PARK, NO. 1 PENNZOIL CHEVY MONTE CARLO and his teammate DALE EARNHA ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Giaffone Top Chevy Finisher in Michigan Indy 400 BROOKLYN, Mich., July 28, 2002 -- The Indy Racing League's inaugural race at Michigan International Speedway was a tough day for the home team as Chevrolet's 10-race winning streak ... Continue reading
#10 Kanaan CART Vancouver Sunday Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #10 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Lola Molson Indy Vancouver - Sunday, July 28, 2002 - Race Notes/Quotes Concord Pacific Place - Vancouver, B.C. - 1.781-Mile Temporary Street Course Round 10 of 20 on the 2002 CART FedEx Ch ... Continue reading
Harvick top Chevy finisher in Pocono - Points and Standings
CHEVROLET/TEAM MONTE CARLO NOTES AND QUOTES PENNSYLVANIA 500 NASCAR WINSTON CUP SERIES ROUND 20 OF 36 POCONO RACEWAY SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2002 KEVIN HARVICK TOP CHEVY FINISHER IN POCONO Kevin Harvick started 29th in his No. 29 GM Goodwrench Chevy Monte Carlo in what should have been a 200-lap race but was shortened to 175 ... Continue reading
NHRA Final Results from Numidia Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION NUMIDIA RACEWAY SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2002 GIBSON WINS FIRST, MANZO NINTH STRAIGHT IN DIVISION Numidia, Pa. - Racing action at the RBS Trailer Sales Thrills in the Hills NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series race at Numidia Raceway concluded with Billy ... Continue reading
Hales Corners Speedway Points As of 07-27-2002
2002 Hales Corners Speedway Points As of 07-27-2002 UMP Late Model Name Car # 07-27-YTD 1 Sievert, Bret 5 6450 2 Scheffler, Russ 74 5350 3 Specht, Scott 99 5080 4 Carlson, Chris C-12 4095 5 Scheffler, Rick 15 4055 6 Dolhun, T.J. 01 3665 7 Sorce, Dan 14 3540 8 Watson, Jim 00 3020 9 Rezutek, Bill 8-R 2830 10 Scheffler, G ... Continue reading
----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Southers To: Tim Southers Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2002 9:37 PM Subject: USAR Updated Points 2002 SOUTHERN PROCUP POINTS THRU 7/13/2002 TOTAL POS. ... Continue reading
Skuza Beats Force; Rain Postpones Activity
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Lucas Oil Products NHRA Nationals Pacific Raceways Notes & Quotes July 28, 2002 TELEVISION TIMES: (ALL TIMES EASTERN) FINAL ROUND: Sun., July 28; 56 p.m.; ESPN FINAL ROUND: Sun., July 28; 8-10 p.m.; ESPN2 MORRISON, Colo. -- Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag ... Continue reading
#21 Giaffone IRL Michigan Sunday 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 Michigan Indy 400 - Sunday, July 28, 2002 - Race Notes/Quotes Michigan Speedway - Brooklyn, Mich. - 2-Mile Tri-Oval Round 11 of 15 on the 2002 Indy Racing League Felipe Giaffone a ... Continue reading
IBM to enable Honda drivers to talk to cars
NEW YORK, July 29 A Reuters story reported "Can't find a restaurant? Running out of gas? Down to your last dollar? Tell it to the car. International Business Machines Corp. said on Monday it signed a deal with Honda Motor Corp.that will make it easier for drivers to find the closest gas station or restaurant by asking ... Continue reading
Nihon Keizai Shimbun : Nissan, Renault Plan to Boost Cooperation
TOKYO, July 29 Reuters reported that Japan's third-largest automaker, Nissan Motor Co Ltd, plans to increase cooperation with its European partner Renault in product development and sales, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun newspaper said on Monday. The business daily said the two carmakers will increase the amount of parts they ... Continue reading
Fiat to report another loss on falling car sales, analysts say
July 29, 2002 TURIN -- Bloomberg News reported that Fiat SpA, Italy's largest industrial company, will report its third consecutive quarterly loss on Monday after car sales plummeted, analysts said. The loss before interest and taxes will be 174 million euros ($174 million), according to the average forecast of five an ... Continue reading
Honda to Add Wagon, Acura Sedan in U.S
July 29, 2002 Bloomberg News reported that Honda Motor Co. will expand its vehicle lineup next year in the U.S., the automaker's biggest market, by adding a Honda-brand wagon and an Acura sports sedan, a new-product analyst said. Japan's second-largest automaker will add the Latitude small wagon, based on the Stream mo ... Continue reading
Deals seen boosting July U.S. auto sales
July 29, 2002 Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that "Between interest-free loans of up to five years and cash rebates as high as $7,000, automakers appear to have kept their U.S. sales running at a healthy rate in July, albeit at a high price to their profits. While industry analysts' predictions for sales resu ... Continue reading
Ford Offers Dealers As Much as $4,000 to Buy Ranger pickups
July 29, 2002 Dearborn, Mich. Bloomberg News reports that Ford Motor Co. is offering dealers as much as $4,000 cash back to buy Ranger small pickup trucks for their internal use as the second-largest automaker tries to spur demand for the slow-selling vehicle. The offer began Wednesday, runs through July 31 and is expe ... Continue reading
Japan June auto exports rise on demand in U.S.
July 29, 2002 TOKYO -- Bloomberg News said that Japan's automakers reported a sixth straight monthly rise in exports in June, led by Isuzu Motors Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp., on stronger U.S. demand and an increase in truck shipments. Exports by Japan's 11 automakers rose 14 percent to 393,488 units last month, th ... Continue reading
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