GM, Chrysler offer zero pct finance to 2003 models
DETROIT, Sept 4 Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. and Chrysler said on Wednesday that they will offer interest-free three-year loans on most 2003 model cars and trucks, signaling no end to the brutal price war in the automotive industry. The latest extension of the zero percent loans, which sent sales to recor ... Continue reading
Top-20 selling vehicles in U.S. through August
Wednesday September 4, 4:54 pm ET DETROIT, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through August of 2002 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 5.1 percent or 192,154 units to 3,980,117. Following is a list of the top 20 selling vehicles, ranked by t ... Continue reading
August 2002 U.S. Car and Light truck Sales Scorecard
Auto industry U.S. Aug results by auto groups Wednesday September 4, 4:13 pm ET DETROIT, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. sales and market shares of cars and light trucks listed by auto groups and their wholly owned subsidiaries for August versus the same year-earlier month and for the year-to-date. Percent change ... Continue reading
BLANEY, #77 Jasper Richmond Notes
DAVE BLANEY - #77 JASPER ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS FORD Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400-Richmond Int. Raceway (9-7-02) a.. DAVE BLANEY and the #77 Jasper Engines & Transmissions Ford team enter the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400 at Richmond International Raceway ranked 22nd in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series standings, 24 points behi ... Continue reading
FABCAR Announces 2003 Daytona Prototype Support
EDITORS NOTE: Artist renderings of the FABCAR FDSC/03 Daytona Prototype 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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2002 Contact: Reece White, (614) 793-4620, rwhite@midohio.com VALVOLINE RUNOFFS® FACT SHEET WHAT: Valvoline Runoffs® Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Club Racing National Championship WHERE: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course 7721 Steam Corners Road Lexington, Ohio 44904 WHEN: Monday, Sept ... Continue reading
100,000th Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rolls Off the Line
Steepest ramp-up ever for a Mercedes-Benz production series Dr. Schmidt: "We have further extended our global market leadership in the upper-range segment." New development and production processes will exploit further potential Stuttgart, Germany, September 03, 2002 At the Sindelfingen Customer Center, DaimlerChrysler ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Kia posted its strongest August sales ever, while continuing its pace to meet the overall year's goal of a 10 percent total increase. The company sold 23,564 vehicles in August, their biggest sales month since October 2001. Kia's year-to-date sales of 167,840 vehicles are up 16 percent versus ... Continue reading
Trilogy's Detroit Automotive Team Continues to Expand
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Trilogy, a leading provider of e-business solutions for the automotive industry and Fortune 1000 companies, has announced another expansion of its growing Detroit operations with the addition of three more seasoned auto industry executives. The three are Lon Bollenbacher, director of customer ... Continue reading
Nissan Division Reports August Sales Up 18.4%
GARDENA, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Led by record sales of the 2002 Altima and Xterra, Nissan Division reported today sales of 64,952 units for the month of August, an 18.4 percent increase versus August 2001.The award-winning Altima had its best August ever, with sales totaling 19,625 units, a 96.7 percent increase versus Aug ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports Best August Sales in History
GARDENA, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today reported its best August sales in history with sales of 8,451 units, accounting for a 32.1 percent increase versus August of last year.A key contributor to this record month was the G35 sport sedan, which reported sales of 3, ... Continue reading
Acura Posts All-Time Sales Record; MDX and 3.2 TL Best August Marks
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Record sales of the MDX luxury SUV and the 3.2 TL luxury performance sedan drove Acura sales to 16,333, the division's best sales month ever, Acura announced today. Year-to-date sales grew to 117,077, up 2.0 percent from last year.MDX sales of 4,625 set a new August record, up 39.1 percent ... Continue reading
2003 Challenge Bibendum Returns to North America
GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 4 -- Michelin is only three weeks away from the opening in Germany of its fourth Challenge Bibendum(TM). Additionally, it announced today that Challenge Bibendum will return to North America in 2003. The event will be held Sept. 23 - 25, 2003 in Sonoma and San Francisco, Calif. This will be the ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Best-Ever Sales Month
- Shatters Record Set Just Three Months EarlierTORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its best-ever sales month in 45 years of business in the U.S. with 186,599 vehicles sold, up 13.2 percent and smashing the previous mark set just three months ago by 17,071 units. Calendar- ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best August Sales Ever
CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today reported August sales of 31,228 units, marking the best August in company history and a 10 percent gain over sales in August 2001. The all-time record August pushed Mitsubishi's year-to-date sales up to 238,211 units, 15 percent ahead of t ... Continue reading
Isuzu U.S. vehicle sales off 22.3 pct in August
DETROIT, Sept 4 Reuters reported that the following are Isuzu Motors Ltd U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in August 2002 compared with the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 28 selling days this month vs. 27 in the month last year, and 206 ... Continue reading
GM Announces Strong August Results, U.S. Sales Up 18 Percent
Truck Sales Increase 27 Percent, Car Sales Rise 7.6 Percent GM Trucks Continue On All-Time Industry Record Pace GM Announces Revised Q3 And Initial Q4 Production Forecast GM Increases Q3 And Calendar Year Earnings Estimates DETROIT - General Motors Corp. dealers sold 492,434 new cars and trucks in August in the United ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Sales Report for August
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) reports 11,397 cars sold in the United States and Canada for the month of August -- the second highest level on record for the month -- yet compared year over year sales were down 13.3 percent.The S60, Volvo's sales leader, showed continued growth in o ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports August Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 4 Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported August sales of 34,810, representing a 10 percent decline versus last year's record-setting mark of 38,728. Total year-to-date sales figures stand at 236,929 versus 2001's total of 243,765. Volkswagen remains the nation's top-selling European brand ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Strong Year-to-Date Sales
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 4 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) recorded remarkable sales increases this month, reporting the strongest first eight months ever in the U.S. with 168,745 vehicles, a 16 percent increase over the same period a year ago, when the Group reported sales of 145,357. The BMW Group ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best August Ever; Highest Year-to-Date Sales On Record
MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 4 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported August sales of 18,348 vehicles, making this the best August on record for the company. On a year-to-date basis, August sales pushed the company's volume to 136,212, up 1.2 percent over last year's record-setting pace of 134,619, representing the all-time be ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales for August Set Another Record
August Sales Up 16.8% Over the Previous Year FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced that August was an all-time record month with sales of 40,266 vehicles. This is the first time in its history that Hyundai has surpassed the 40,000 unit level. "This is our 19th consecutive month of re ... Continue reading
Lexus Makes History - Records Best-Ever Sales Month
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Lexus today reported the best-ever sales month in its history with 24,123 units sold. The luxury marque surpassed its previous record month, set in December 2001, by 12.0 percent. In addition to record-breaking monthly sales, Lexus calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales are up 7.9 percent, to 1 ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports Best August U.S. Sales Ever
ATLANTA, Sept. 4 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States, today announced U.S. retail sales for August totaled 1964 cars, a 7 percent increase over the same period last year.In addition, 911 sales were up 37 percent for the month. It was the best ... Continue reading
Volvo Aug U.S. vehicle sales off 15.3 pct
DETROIT, Sept 4 Reuters reported U.S. Volvo sales of cars and light trucks in August 2002 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 28 selling days this month vs. 27 in the month last year, and 206 this year to date vs. 205 last year to d ... Continue reading
American Honda Shatters All-Time Sales Records
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- American Honda recorded its best sales month ever and shattered a host of other all-time sales records in the process, according to figures released today by American Honda Motor, Co., Inc.Total American Honda August sales of 137,273 were up 12.9 percent from last year and broke the previou ... Continue reading
Porsche August Sales Up 8% in North America
FRANKFURT, Sept 4 Reuters reported that German carmaker porsche AG said on Wednesday its August north American sales rose eight percent on the year to 2,068 vehicles. The company said sales of its 911 model had reached a record in North America in August, up 40 percent on the year at 1,152 vehicles. Overall sales were ... Continue reading
VW U.S. August Sales Fell 10.1 %
FRANKFURT, Sept 4 Reuters Reported that German carmaker Volkswagen AG said on Wednesday its sales in the United States fell 10.1 percent in August to 34,810 vehicles. In the first eight months of the year, VW sold 236,929 vehicles in the U.S., down 2.8 percent from the same period a year ago. ... Continue reading
Chrome Pulls Standard and Optional Equipment Information from Vehicle Identification Number--VIN PORTLAND, Ore.--Sept. 4, 2002--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions announced today that cDemo, a leader in automotive inspection tools, will standardize t ... Continue reading
No Sob Story For Saab - Sales up Nearly 17% Over 2001
NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 4 Saab Cars USA reported August sales of 4,072 vehicles, bringing 2002 year-to-date sales to 28,386 units, compared to 24,340 for 2001. The iconic Saab 9-3 Convertible showed a strong performance with sales of 797 vehicles, up 40% over 570 units. "We are very proud of our dealer network for their a ... Continue reading
Ford Sets August Record as U.S. Sales Climb 12.1%
51,021 Ford Explorers Lift Ford to Its Best Sales Month This Year DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 4 -- U.S. customers purchased or leased 365,406 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in August, up 12.1 percent compared with a year ago. The company's August sales established a new re ... Continue reading
VW's Audi Confirms Sees Strong US, A8 Sales Growth
FRANKFURT -Dow Jones reported that Volkswagen AG's premium brand, Audi AG , expects to double vehicle sales in the U.S. over the next four or five years, spokesman Joachim Cordshagen said Wednesday. Confirming German press reports based on comments by Audi chief Martin Winterkorn, Cordshagen says Audi expects to sell a ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Posts 24 Percent August Sales Increase
Jeep(R) Brand Sets New Monthly Sales Record -- Chrysler and Dodge Brands Post Double-Digit Gains -- Dodge Ram Truck Sets August Sales Record AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 4 -- Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 210,855 units for August 2002, a 24 percent increase compared to August 2001, when 164,555 units were sold.Je ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Announces Implementation of New Communication Technology
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Sept. 4, 2002--Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company announces the implementation of new technology to streamline supply chain communication. This technology is based on the extension of Internet Protocol (IP) to every employee desktop allowing access to internal ... Continue reading
Nissan Expanding Two U.S. Manufacturing Plants
HOUSTON--Sept. 4, 2002--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Nissan North America, Incorporated (Gardena, California), a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Corporation (NASDAQ Small Cap:NSANY - News; Tokyo, Japan), is already well into a major expansion of its yet u ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Canada Records Best August Ever
AJAX, ON, Sept. 4 /CNW/ - Volkswagen Canada sales of 4,299 for August were up 5.7% or 232 units over the August 2001 mark of 4,067 vehicles, which gave Volkswagen Canada its best August ever. The Volkswagen Golf and GTI finished the month of August with sales totaling 1,114 units, an increase of 22% over August 2001. P ... Continue reading
Audi Canada Records Best August Ever
AJAX, ON, Sept. 4 - To date, Audi has retailed 4,680 units, an increase of 823 vehicles or 21.3% over the 3,857 cars sold in the same period last year. The A4 continues to be the top seller for Audi with 338 vehicles sold in August 2002, compared with the 218 vehicles sold in August 2001, an increase of 55%. Audi A6 sa ... Continue reading
Relatives Implore Ford to Recall Police Cruiser
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 The following press release is being issued by Safetyforum Research & Safetyforum.com: A lucky survivor and families of the two latest police officers to die in Ford Crown Victoria police cruiser fuel tank explosions joined today with fire safety experts to release dramatic new evidence that the car ... Continue reading
GM Fires Big Gun - No Interest Deals On Most 2003 Models
FOR RELEASE: September 4, 2002 GM Stays In "Overdrive" With New Marketing Program Featuring 0.0% on all 2003 models DETROIT - General Motors Corp. today announced the newest version of its retail marketing programs utilizing the "Overdrive" theme. Effective today, GM will offer APR financing rates of 0.0/2.9/3.9% (36/4 ... Continue reading
AutoNation to Acquire Five Franchises in Corpus Christi
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 4 AutoNation, Inc., America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire certain assets of the Vista Automotive Group based in Corpus Christi, Texas, from a partnership led by Bill McBean. The agreement includes the acquisition ... Continue reading
AirIQ works with Delphi to create a bold vision for vehicle telematics
TORONTO, ON and TROY, MI, Sept. 4 AirIQ Inc., a leader in the telematics industry and Delphi Corp., a world leader in mobile electronics, transportation components and systems technology, today announced an agreement to co-develop a vehicle interface module, providing standard connectivity to enhance telematics service ... Continue reading
New President For Engine Company
DETROIT, Sept. 4 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) announced the appointment of J. James (Jim) Morrow to President, effective immediately. "Jim has exhibited proven leadership skills, solid manufacturing experience and a personal commitment to help guide DDC. His diverse background will continue to be beneficial to o ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell-Powered SUV Santa Fe FCEV on Display at California Coast Rally
MONTEREY, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Hyundai Motor Company has entered its state-of-the-art Santa Fe FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) in the three-day California Coast 2002-California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) Road Rally. Hyundai's Santa Fe FCEV will be riding alongside fuel cell vehicles from DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Gener ... Continue reading
California Fuel Cell Partnership Road Rally
-- The California Fuel Cell Partnership will take its public outreach and awareness tour to California's Central Coast in September with its own fuel cell electric vehicle road rally. Details: WHAT: 300 miles, 7 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles; The "California Coast 2002 - California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) Road Rall ... Continue reading
GM Sells 'Last' New Camaro; True Final Car Museum Bound
AUBURN, Ind. AP reported that the last new Camaro to be sold by Chevrolet - a red, T- topped Z-28 - brought a tidy $71,500 at a charity auction in Auburn, Ind. "I got a little crazy," said the buyer, Mark Gembinski, a 32-year-old business manager from Mayville, Mich. "I paid a lot more than I wanted to, but I wanted it ... Continue reading
GM Sells 'Last' New Camaro; True Final Car Museum Bound
AUBURN, Ind. AP reported that the last new Camaro to be sold by Chevrolet - a red, T- topped Z-28 - brought a tidy $71,500 at a charity auction in Auburn, Ind. "I got a little crazy," said the buyer, Mark Gembinski, a 32-year-old business manager from Mayville, Mich. "I paid a lot more than I wanted to, but I wanted it ... Continue reading
GM Sells 'Last' New Camaro; True Final Car Museum Bound
AUBURN, Ind. AP reported that the last new Camaro to be sold by Chevrolet - a red, T- topped Z-28 - brought a tidy $71,500 at a charity auction in Auburn, Ind. "I got a little crazy," said the buyer, Mark Gembinski, a 32-year-old business manager from Mayville, Mich. "I paid a lot more than I wanted to, but I wanted it ... Continue reading
Audi Presents The 20th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3 -- Audi of America, Inc., one of the world's leading manufacturers of performance-oriented luxury cars, continues its support of SFJAZZ by presenting the 20th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival, October 23 - November 10, 2002. SFJAZZ executive director Randall Kline noted, "We are extremely pleas ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor says Libya 26,000 auto deal its largest
SEOUL, Sept 4 Reuters reported that South Korea's top automaker Hyundai Motor Co announced its largest export deal on Wednesday, involving the export of 26,373 compact cars to Libya. The deal would be worth about $240 million, analyst Suh Sung-moon at ING Barings estimated, although Hyundai declined to specify the valu ... Continue reading
Daewoo: Most Suppliers to End Boycott
SEOUL, Sept 4 Reuters reported that most Daewoo Motor parts suppliers agreed to end a boycott on Wednesday that has halted output at South Korea's third-largest automaker for a week and threatened to delay a General Motors joint venture. Top supplier Korea Delphi Automotive Systems is not a member of the Daewoo supplie ... Continue reading
Ford To Spark Up Line With Performance Models
NEW YORK, Sept 4 Reuters reported that the Ford Motor Co., looking to put more pizazz in its ageing U.S. vehicle lineup, will announce on Wednesday that it is gearing up to offer a broader array of high-performance models across all three of its North American brands, The Wall Street Journal reported in its online edit ... Continue reading
Private Limousine Sales on the Rise
SPRINGIELD, Mo.--Sept. 4, 2002--The swoon in limousine sales since September 11 is showing signs of abating and the comeback is being lead by interest from individuals and corporations looking for more control over their personal safety and mobility. George Lee, Vice President of DaBryan Coach Builders, Inc. says that ... Continue reading
GM plans interest-free loans for 2003 models
NEW YORK, Sept 4 Reuters reported that General Motors Corp., will offer three-year loans carrying no interest for many of its 2003 models, a sign that the U.S. auto industry's price wars will continue, The Wall Street Journal reported in its Wednesday online edition. GM is expected to disclose details of its latest rou ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces All-New Compact SUV
DETROIT - Chevrolet will offer an all-new compact sport utility vehicle in 2004 called the Equinox. The Equinox will debut as a 2005 model and will be built at CAMI Automotive, Inc. in Ingersoll, Ontario. Marketing Director Margaret Brooks says the Equinox will be Chevrolet's first crossover-based SUV. "The compact SUV ... Continue reading
Ford To Jazz Up Line With More Hot Models
NEW YORK, Sept 4 Reuters reported that Ford is looking to put more pizazz in its ageing U.S. vehicle lineup, will announce on Wednesday that it is gearing up to offer a broader array of high-performance models across all three of its North American brands, The Wall Street Journal reported in its online edition. Ford ha ... Continue reading
GM plans interest-free loans for 2003 models
NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp., will offer three-year loans carrying no interest for many of its 2003 models, a sign that the U.S. auto industry's price wars will continue, The Wall Street Journal reported in its Wednesday online edition. GM is expected to disclose details of its latest round of disc ... Continue reading
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