Hayes Lemmerz Announces Management Positions
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 9 Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that Diane Zekind, currently Director of Technical Services has been named Plant Manager for the Company's Commercial Highway facility in Berea, Kentucky, effective September 1, 2002. Ms. Zekind will have overall responsibility for the Berea an ... Continue reading
WINSTON CUP SERIES WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL Notes
CHEVROLET/TEAM MONTE CARLO NOTES AND QUOTES SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO @ THE GLEN NASCAR WINSTON CUP SERIES WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2002 PAGE 1 COMMENTS REGARDING RECENT NASCAR RULES CHANGES Officials for the NASCAR Winston Cup Series announced a one-inch increase for the Chevrolet M ... Continue reading
Metadyne - "Detroit We Have A Problem"
By TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug 9 Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that the chief executive of a U.S. automotive supplier urged peers at an industry conference this week to rise up against price pressures from auto makers and steel tariffs even if it meant "bringing Detroit to its knees". Tim Leuliette, chairman a ... Continue reading
Prestone Launches New Antifreeze Formula In Response To Emerging Industry Trend
DANBURY, CT--(INTERNET WIRE)--Aug 9, 2002 -- Prestone Products, a unit of Honeywell , today launched a new antifreeze formula, called Prestone® Quick Fill(TM) Antifreeze/Coolant, in response to the growing number of consumers who are using the product for topping off only. Prestone Products conducted an extensive set ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 9 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 344,006 units, up from the 328,504 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 10,213,212 v ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today announced a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) final rule establishing pass/fail criteria for use with performance-based brake testers (PBBTs). These devices measure the braking performance of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). T ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls 464,000 PT Cruisers
DETROIT Reuters reported that Chrysler arm of DaimlerChrysler AG said on Friday that it has recalled 464,315 of its 2001 and 2002 PT Cruisers to install a secondary seal to a fuel pump after a fuel leak was discovered following a government crash test. Chrysler said it knew of no incidents or complaints of the fuel lea ... Continue reading
The Monterey Historics To Attract 1000 Vettes
FOR RELEASE: August 9, 2002 Monterey, Calif. --- As many as 1,000 classic Corvettes will converge on Monterey, Calif., next week as festivities begin at this year's Monterey Historic Automobile Races. The Monterey Historics, known as the world's premier historic vehicle race, is honoring Corvette in its 50th anniversar ... Continue reading
B.K. Coleman Returns to Chrysler Group As Director-Chrysler Brand Communications
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 9 - Chrysler Group today announced the appointment of Bonita K. Coleman as Director-Chrysler Brand Communications. Coleman will report to Tom Marinelli, Vice President-Chrysler Marketing & Vehicle Brand Team. In this position, Coleman will be responsible for directing all marketing communicati ... Continue reading
ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. 8 -- Delco Remy International, Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer and remanufacturer of automotive electrical and drivetrain/powertrain products, today announced its financial performance for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002. For the second quarter, the Company reported Net ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Product Offensive to Target Passenger Car Market
* Two-thirds of New or Refreshed Models in Next Three Years will be Car-Based * Chrysler Group President Outlines Vision Based on Product Leadership * Goal to Increase Volume by One Million over 10 Years TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 7 -- Dieter Zetsche, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chrysler Group, declared to ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's 'Technology Tool Box' Brings Innovation
By 2005, Factories will be Planned, Built, Launched and Operated using Full Simulation eEngineering Portal, Driving Collaboration and Global Processes DealerCONNECT Provides Single Point of Entry for Dealer Transactions -- An Industry First TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 8 -- Sue Unger, Senior Vice President and Chief Info ... Continue reading
GM plans to drop 5 of 15 mid-sized cars
August 9, 2002 Traverse City, MI Joe Miller writing for Bloomberg reported that General Motors Corp. is cutting five of its 15 mid-sized car models in the U.S. by 2006 as the world's largest automaker tries to trim manufacturing and development costs and spend marketing dollars on fewer brands. The company intends to s ... Continue reading
GM to Reduce Number of Mid-Size Models in Lineup By One-Third
DETROIT AP is also reporting that General Motors Corp. will reduce the number of midsize cars in its lineup by one-third. The move is aimed at saving money and focusing on marketing efforts. GM's midsize lineup will be thinned to 10 models from 15 by 2006, the automaker told analysts during a meeting at its Milford, Mi ... Continue reading
Nichia Softens "No Licence" Stand Towards Toyoda Gosei- Is This The End To Their Blue Laser Battle?
TOKYO, Aug 9 Edmund Klamann wrting for Reuters reports that Japan's Toyoda Gosei Co and Nichia Corp, locked in a bitter legal battle over patents for blue light-emitting diodes used in displays and lighting, said on Friday they began talks aimed at ending their six-year dispute. The thaw between the two companies follo ... Continue reading
BMW July Global Car Sales Up 21% To 91,800 Cars
MUNICH -Dow Jones reported that Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Friday said its global car sales reached 91,800 units in July, up 21% from the 75,800 cars the German luxury-carmaker sold in the same month last year. For the first seven months of 2002, BMW said its global car sales rose 4.4% year-on-year to 559,100 units. D ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Practice Results from Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, OHIO - Practice times for the 22 lap, 49.676-mile Rounds Nine and Ten races at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with practice position, driver, hometown, car, time and speed in miles-per-hour. 1 (3),Bryan Sellers, Centerville, Ohio, F2A, Van Diemen Ford, 1:22.853, 98.111. 2 (19),J.W. Urlin, London, Ont., Can. ... Continue reading
Mothra and Godzilla Together Again? Bridgestone Says Still in Talks with Ford
TOKYO Reuters reported that Bridgestone Corp, Japan's largest tyremaker, said on Friday that it was continuing to hold talks with Ford Motor Co but nothing had been decided on a possible resumption of business ties in the United States. "We are continuing our talks with Ford but they have not progressed to a resumption ... Continue reading
McLaren Performance Technologies Ready to Rev Up
LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 9 McLaren Performance Technologies announced that it has retained, as placement agent, CapitalKey Securities, LLC, a New York-based investment bank which is focused on the middle market. CapitalKey will act as the company's agent in securing funds to support McLaren Performance Technologies ongoing ... Continue reading
Lean Practices And New Technologies Move "X-Day Car" Closer To Reality
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 9 Dana Corporation Vice President of Structural Systems Bruce Butcher urged suppliers and original equipment manufacturers alike to fully embrace lean manufacturing principles and new lean technologies to shorten the automotive order fulfillment cycle and move toward the "x-day car." Mr. Butc ... Continue reading
Big Get Bigger -Asbury Automotive Group Adds Two Dealerships in the Southeast
STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 9-- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.today announced it has entered into contracts to acquire Troncalli Chrysler in Roswell, Georgia and High Point Chevrolet in High Point, North Carolina. Both are subject to customary manufacturer approval. The addition of these two franchises underscores Asbury's st ... Continue reading
Ford chief rejects reshuffle rumours
Jeremy Grant in Traverse City, Michigan writing for the Financial Times reported that Bill Ford, chairman and chief executive of Ford Motor Company, on Wednesday sought to damp speculation of further changes at the top of the world's second largest carmaker by saying he did not anticipate any further senior management ... Continue reading
Southwall Expands On Financial Effect of Job Cuts and Near-term Business Expectations
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Aug. 9, 2002--Southwall Technologies Inc. , a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the automotive glass, electronic display and architectural markets, expanded on the Company's decision to reduce its workforce at its California location, the anticipated financial effe ... Continue reading
Automakers Say: Cheap Gas Hinders Diesel's Appeal
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Reporter Ed Garsten of the AP submited this story from the industry meeting. "The combination of cheap gasoline prices and a perception it is a dirty fuel is preventing new, cleaner diesel fuel from catching on with U.S. consumers, leaders of the Big 3 automakers said Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT "Clea ... Continue reading
ALGOR's InCAD Products Receive Autodesk Inventor Certification
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 8, 2002--ALGOR, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, announced that its InCAD products for Autodesk Inventor were among the first named by Autodesk, Inc. as Autodesk Inventor Certified Applications. The designation is part of Autodesk's new software partner program recognizing ro ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Test Day Times from Mid-Ohio
Top-10 times from afternoon one hour Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship test session at Mid-Ohio. Sellers 1:22.889 Jones 1:23.164 Fonferko 1:23.357 Kasemets 1:23.754 Irving 1:23.856 Urlin 1:23.874 Aschenbach 1:23.886 Wilkins 1:23.909 Aube 1:24.018 McIntosh 1:24.044 Combined times from Thursday's Formula Ford 2000 Zet ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Test Times from Mid-Ohio
Top-10 times from morning one hour Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship test session at Mid-Ohio. Complete test times will be sent out following the second one hour session in the afternoon. Sellers 1:23.720 Wilkins 1:24.183 Jones 1:24.348 Aschenbach 1:24.462 McIntosh 1:24.490 Urlin 1:24.542 Imery 1:24. 752 Irving 1:24 ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Oakley Joins Forces with Chevrolet in a New Marketing Alliance
-- Oakley Inc. on Aug. 8 announced a strategic marketing alliance with Chevrolet and its Silverado 1500HD truck series. Terms of the coalition allow Oakley to customize four Chevrolet 1500HD Silverados for use in its sports marketing program. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
SCCS announce Race Purses for the second half of their inaugural season
Press Release SCCS announce Race Purses for the second half of their inaugural season Location: Rocky Mount, VA August 8, 2002 For immediate release On August 3, Stock Car Championship Series Officials announced the minimum race purses for the second half of their inaugural season. Starting with the next SCCS race at t ... Continue reading
Said, Bell Among Entrants for Winston Cup Event at Watkins Glen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 SAID, BELL AMONG ENTRANTS FOR WINSTON CUP EVENT AT WATKINS GLEN CLEARWATER, Fla. (August 8, 2002) - Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup championship leader Boris Said and 2001 AmeriSuites Rookie of the Year Justin Bell are among the 47 drivers competing ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gasoline Prices Turn Upward After Five-Week Decline
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 9, 2002--After five weeks of slow but steady declines, gasoline prices bumped upward in the past week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trips. Cu ... Continue reading
Bonnie Raitt Launches Her `Green Highway' on Tour
HOLLYWOOD--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2002--Capitol Records: -- Traveling Displays, Hybrid Cars, Wind Power Offsetting Electricity Usage and New Web Site Offer Alternative Energy Solutions to Economic and Environmental Woes -- "Green Highway" partners promoting sustainable living include Green Mountain Energy Compan ... Continue reading
AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch; Pump Prices Hold Steady
HOUSTON--Aug. 9, 2002--Despite decreases in some major Texas cities, the statewide average price for regular self-serve held steady during the week at $1.33 a gallon. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trips. The least expensive gasoline can be purchased in ... Continue reading
NASCAR Donates First-of-a-Kind Driving Simulators to the New York City Fire Department
NEW YORK--Aug. 8, 2002--New York City Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta on Thursday announced the donation of two driving simulators from the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). The FDNY will become the first municipal fire and emergency medical respon ... Continue reading
GM Plans to Cut U.S. Midsized-Car Lineup to 10 by 2006
By Gregory L. White, Staff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. (GM) plans to cut its lineup of midsized cars in the U.S. to 10 models from the current 15 by 2006 to reduce costs and use its marketing resources more efficiently. The move will boost profitability and sustain sales volume b ... Continue reading
Ford exec says U.S. moving too fast on air bags
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug 8 Reuters reports that U.S. safety regulators may be pushing too hard for systems in new vehicles that adjust air bag deployments in a crash based on a passenger's size and position, Ford Motor Co.'s safety chief said on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENT Sue Cischke, Ford's vice president of environment ... Continue reading
Mazda Motorsports Races Ahead Under MAZDASPEED Name
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 8 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that all of Mazda's U.S. motorsports activities, including competition parts sales, motorsports engineering development, contingency programs and professional racing, will be part of the company's MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development divisio ... Continue reading
M5 Contest Raises Additional Funds for The Komen Foundation WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 8 -- BMW's Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation reached its 500,000th mile today in Silver Springs, Maryland, at a celebration that marked the midpoint of this unique coast-to-coast effort to raise funds for ... Continue reading
Ford says SUV fuel economy goal getting tougher
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug 8 Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co.'s goal of increasing the fuel efficiency of its sport utility vehicles by 25 percent in five years has become tougher because some new fuel-saving techniques have failed to live up to expectations, Ford's environmental chief said o ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric Develops New Technology for Cam and Crank Sensors
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 8 -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Japan has perfected technology for use on cam and crank sensors that improves ignition sequence timing and engine operation efficiency. Available only from Mitsubishi Electric, Giant Magneto Resistance (GMR) technology is a technological advancement over t ... Continue reading
GM hopes new cars will boost its quality image
DETROIT, Aug 8 Reuters said that General Motors Corp. expects a slew of mid-size cars that will roll out over the next few years will change its quality image as it shoots for higher U.S. market share, company officials said on Thursday. Mid-size cars from the world's largest automaker won five of the top six spots in ... Continue reading
Safe Hydrogen Storage Solution May Enable Earlier Shift to Fuel-Cell Powered Autos
BOSTON--Aug. 8, 2002--Safe Hydrogen, LLC in the Boston area believes it has solved the critical hydrogen storage problem, long considered a significant roadblock to utilizing hydrogen powered fuel cells. The chief technology officer of the new firm, Andy McClaine, managed a three year, $3 million dollar development pro ... Continue reading
Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
TROY, Mich., Aug. 8 -- Throughout history, August 10th has been noted for some famous launches: Magellan's trip to circumnavigate the world in 1519, the first U.S. electric street car in 1885 and the Orbiter 1 lunar spacecraft in 1966. Another launch -- the founding of Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. -- occurred on that ... Continue reading
SGI and ESI Group Work Together to Optimize Crash Simulation and Improve Automotive Safety
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and PARIS, Aug. 8 SGI and ESI Group today announced new industry performance levels in crash simulation using the latest generation SGI supercomputer, the SGI® Origin® 3000 series server, and ESI Group's PAM-CRASH 2001 distributed memory parallel version, a world leading crash-test simulation so ... Continue reading
WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 8 Dr. Robert R. Matheson, Jr., one of the world's foremost scientists on coatings -- one of the oldest technologies known to humans -- will have his scientific paper "20th- to 21st- Century Technological Challenges in Soft Coatings" featured in the upcoming edition of SCIENCE magazine. ADVERTISEM ... Continue reading
Watkins Glen International update, Aug. 8, 2002 driver change Marino Franchitti of Scotland will replace team owner Bill Rand in the No. 7 Rand Racing Lola for the Aug. 9 Rolex Sports Car Series race at Watkins Glen, co-driving with Niclas Jönsson. Business commitments have prevented Rand from racing this week. ... Continue reading
Engelhard Declares Quarterly Dividend
ISELIN, N.J.--Aug. 8, 2002--The board of directors of Engelhard Corporation today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 10 cents per share on the common stock of the company payable September 30, 2002, to stockholders of record on September 16, 2002. Engelhard Corporation is a surface and materials science comp ... Continue reading
PlanetOut To Generate Sales Leads For CarsDirect From Gay Americans
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 8 -- PlanetOut Partners, Inc., the parent company of Gay.com and PlanetOut.com, and CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, have formed an alliance to develop a new and used vehicle buying service for gay Americans. Under the terms of the agreement, the Gay.com and PlanetO ... Continue reading
Ford considering safety changes to police cars
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug 8 Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that Ford is considering modifying its Crown Victoria police cruisers after complaints from state and local governments that the vehicle is unsafe in high-speed, rear-end crashes, a Ford executive said on Thursday. "We're developing an action plan tha ... Continue reading
Land Rover and Teva Unite to Embrace the Outdoors
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 8 Land Rover North America today announced a joint partnership with outdoor footwear supplier, Teva. Teva will be the official provider of footwear for the "Land Rover G4 Challenge" National Selection Trials in the United States. In addition, the contestant that advances to the International Select ... Continue reading
It's Hot Out There! Make Sure You're Smart When Cooling Your Car, Says LA Auto Club
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 8, 2002--With summer temperatures climbing during the height of the vacation driving season, chances are that vehicle air-conditioning systems are working almost constantly to keep drivers and passengers comfortable. The Automobile Club of Southern California is advising motorists to make sure they us ... Continue reading
GM North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for Week of Aug. 12, 2002
FOR RELEASE: August 8, 2002 Total U.S. Passenger Car 32,452Total U.S. Truck 48,664Total Canada Passenger Car 12,297 Total Canada Truck 5,758 Total N.A. Car and Truck 109,169North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for Week of Aug. 12, 2002 Mon 8/12 Tue 8/13 Wed 8/14 Thu 8/15 Fri 8/16 Sat/Sun 8/17 - 8/18 Approx. # of ... Continue reading
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Lead in Sight as Dodge Rams Head to Nashville
<<ole0.bmp>> CONTACT: Todd Goyer Patrick Mason Dodge Motorsports Golin/Harris (248) 512-0041 p: (312) 729-4331 c: (773) 593-2044 TRUCK SERIES LEAD IN SIGHT AS DODGE RAMS HEAD TO NASHVILLE NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 7, 2002) - The path to a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship leads through Nashville Superspeedway t ... Continue reading
Oakley Joins Forces With Chevrolet in a New Marketing Alliance
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.--Aug. 8, 2002--Oakley Inc. today announced a strategic marketing alliance with Chevrolet and its Silverado 1500HD truck series. Terms of the coalition allow Oakley to customize four Chevrolet 1500HD Silverados for use in its sports marketing program. The customized vehicles will be displayed at a ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 8, 2002 GM Powered American Muscle at the Woodward Dream CruiseDETROIT -- GM PoweredAmerican Muscle in the form of nearly 125 performance and heritage cars and trucks are at center stage in four major display areas hosted by General Motors during the 2002 Woodward Dream Cruise, Saturday, August 17. ... Continue reading
Satterfield Racing Forms New HOOOters Partnership
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net Don Satterfield Racing Announces Partnership for 2003 Spartanburg, SC (July 29, 2002) - Don Satterfield, owner of Don Satterfield Racing and a competitor in the USAR Hooters ProCup Series has formed a new partnership for his team ... Continue reading
TEAM Vehicle Sales Announces New Vice President, Retail Operations
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.--Aug. 8, 2002--TEAM Vehicle Sales ("TEAM") announced today that Dale Tower has joined TEAM as Vice President, Retail Operations. As Vice President, Retail Operations, Dale Tower will be responsible for all sales, marketing and operations at TEAM's twelve retail sales centers nationwide. Dale brings ... Continue reading
Chevy Watkins Glen NASXAR: Rain Tires
CHEVROLET/TEAM MONTE CARLO NOTES AND QUOTES Contact: Judy Stropus GM Racing Communications 203-438-0501 203-431-4139 fax jstropus@earthlink.net WHAT IF? RAIN TIRES, GM RACING AND HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (Aug. 8, 2002) Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon and his Hendrick Motorsports team have been the most success ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Test Notes from Mid-Ohio
Test Notes at Mid-Ohio - The Zetec Championship ran one hour long session early in the morning and one hour long session in the mid-afternoon on the Thursday test day. - Both sessions were run under clear skies, in warm temperatures with mild humidity. - The session was the first for No. 2 Jones with his new team, Roqu ... Continue reading
Army Command to Evaluate Hydrogen Storage Technology
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--Aug. 8, 2002--Millennium Cell Inc. , a leading technology company that has created a proprietary technology to safely store, generate and deliver pure hydrogen, today announced the sale of two Hydrogen on Demand(TM) hydrogen storage and generation systems to the U.S. Army Tank Automotive and Armam ... Continue reading
Rand Racing - Watkins Glen record pole
Watkins Glen International qualifying, Aug. 8, 2002 record pole Rand Racing set a record pace in qualifying for the Rolex Sports Car Series race scheduled for Friday evening at Watkins Glen International. Terry Borcheller took the SRPII class pole in the No. 8 Rand Racing Nissan Lola with a time of one minute 7.362 sec ... Continue reading
Dodge Statement On NASCAR Rule Change
The following statement is from Jim Julow, Dodge Vice President of Motorsports and SRT Marketing, concerning NASCAR announcement of from air dam modifications for Winston Cup Series. "We continue to fully support NASCAR and its efforts to create a level playing field for all manufacturers. While from our perspective, t ... Continue reading
Bully Hill Vineyards Starting Line Up
Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series Qualifying results for the Bully Hill Vineyards 250 at Watkins Glen International WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 8, 2002) - Qualifying results for Friday's Bully Hill Vineyards 250, round seven of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series at Watkins Glen International with qualifying ... Continue reading
Theys Captures Bully Hill Vineyards 250 Pole with New Track Record
EDITORS NOTE: Photos and AP Agate from today's Bully Hill Vineyards qualifying is available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grand-am.com/media. For more information Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com **************************************** ... Continue reading
Vehicles become cheaper, index says
August 9, 2002 Bloomberg News reports that cars and trucks in the United States were at their most affordable level since 1978 in the second quarter because of automakers' incentives and consumers' higher incomes, Comerica Bank said. The average cost of a new vehicle in the quarter fell to 20.9 weeks of the median fami ... Continue reading
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