GM Reports Best December Since 1979
Detroit January 3, 2003;GM Reports Best December Sales Since 1979 GM sales up 36 percent to 473,663 - Widening GM's Calendar Year Sales Leadership Truck Sales Set All-Time Industry Record - Up 6 Percent For The Year GM Gains Market Share For Second Consecutive Year, First Time Since 1976 DETROIT - General Motors Corp. ... Continue reading
JagUar and Aston Martin and Land Rover Sales Up In 2002
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2003 – Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover North America announces record 2002 sales in the United States totaling 102,678 vehicles sold, up 43 percent from 2001 when 72,038 vehicles were sold. Jaguar set a new all-time year-end sales record totaling 61,204 cars, up 37 percent from last year. L ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. December Sales
* Dodge Ram Sets December Sales Record * Jeep(R) Brand Sets December Sales Record * Dodge and Jeep Brands Increase Calendar Year Sales AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3, 2003 Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 172,494 units in December 2002, a one percent increase compared to December 2001, based on a daily selling rate. ... Continue reading
Audi Breaks All-Time U.S. Sales Record For Third Consecutive Year
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3, 2003; Audi of America, Inc. reported the best ever December sales of 8,282, a 14.7 percent increase over December 2001's sales of 7,218. For year ending 2002, the German luxury carmaker reported its unprecedented best sales year and has surpassed its U.S. sales record for the third successi ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports December Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3, 2003; Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported December sales of 25,865 representing an 11.9 percent decrease over last year's sales of 29,363. Total year sales figures for 2002 are 338,125 versus December 2001's total of 355,648. Volkswagen remains the nation's top-selling European brand ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2002 Dividend
NEW YORK--Jan. 3, 2003--Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, Board of Directors has approved payment of a quarterly dividend of nine cents per share on the common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid on March 3, 2003 to stockholders of record on February ... Continue reading
The Film Festival Revs Up With Hot Stars And Cars At The Village At The Lift
FOR RELEASE: January 3, 2003 The Film Festival Revs Up With Hot Stars And Cars At The Village At The LiftGeneral Motors Makes Premiere Appearance at the 2003 Festival Park City, Utah - From the big screen to the town scene, each year the renowned Film Festival hosts A-list celebrity crowds and unveils the "must-see" hi ... Continue reading
Jimmy Spencer to drive for Ultra Motorsports
For Immediate Release Ultra Motorsports Mike Davis, contact Phone: (704) 662-8655 Cell: (704) 619-4201 davis_mp76@hotmail.com Ultra Motorsports lands Jimmy Spencer as driver NASCAR veteran to drive the No. 7 Sirius Satellite Radio Dodge in 2003 MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 4, 2002) - NASCAR veteran Jimmy Spencer will drive ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA Announces Super 2NRTV To Air On TNN Beginning January 4, 2003
ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 3, 2003; PRIMEDIA, the world's largest targeted media company, announces a joint production deal with TNN (The "New" National Network) to air SUPER 2NRTV -- a groundbreaking television series offering an exclusive look at the products and lifestyle of today's billion- dollar performance-car market ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Kia Sorento Surf Hangs Ten - Yes I Know Its A Cheezy Headline
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2003; Whether you're a veteran of the waves or just learnin' surfin', there's no better way to get to the beach than in the Sorento Surf, one of two concept vehicles designed by Kia Motors America and on display at the 2003 Los Angeles Auto Show. The Kia Sorento Surf is an updated version of the es ... Continue reading
RevolUtionary AlUminUm Body JagUar Makes North American DebUt
http://www.newstream.com/assets/2003/01/03/2003010 3ML7474/01NY03-0010_V_Preview.ram CLICK4VIDEO(1:42) January 2003 (Newstream) -- The most advanced and high-tech Jaguar ever -- featuring a first-of-its-kind aluminum body construction -- makes its North American debut at the 2003 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The newe ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 3, 2003 Norcross, GA - Saab Cars USA closed out 2002 with its all-new Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan pacing its sales volume. The award-winning sedan replaced the 9-3 5-door and coupe body styles starting in model year 2003. "We are pleased with the volumes we are seeing for the all-new 9-3 Sport Sedan," sai ... Continue reading
Acura Announces 2002 Year-End Sales Figures
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2003; December sales of Acura vehicles totaled 12,344 pushing the division's 2002 year-end total to 165,552, slightly behind last year's all-time record, Acura announced today.Demand for the Acura MDX luxury SUV remained strong with record December sales of 5,043, up 33 percent compared to 200 ... Continue reading
Kia Ends Year With Record Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2003; Kia achieved record sales numbers in 2002 with a 6.1 percent increase over 2001. The company sold 14,625 vehicles in December, bringing Kia's year-to-date sales to 237,345."We're very pleased to once again announce a new record for year-end sales for the eighth straight year," said Peter M ... Continue reading
Mazda Sales For December and 2002
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2003; Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported a sales volume of 16,971 units in December -- an 11 percent decrease in sales versus the same period last year. Overall, Mazda's year-to-date sales total 258,213 units-down 4.2 percent from 2001.Bolstering Mazda sales last year was the ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution for U.S. Market Debuts
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2003; In a supercharged debut befitting a pop icon, the 2003 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show hosts the reveal of the high-performance Lancer Evolution sedan by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) set to arrive in U.S. showrooms during February of 2003. This model, previously unavailable in N ... Continue reading
Lexus Reports Record-Breaking Vehicle Sales for 2002
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2003; With record-breaking 2002 annual sales, Lexus retained its crown as the nation's No. 1 selling luxury brand for the third consecutive year. The automaker today reported total year-end sales of 234,109, up 4.5 percent over last year's record-breaking number. "While we never make being No. ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports December U.S. Sales Down Year Up
ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2003; Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States, today announced U.S. retail sales for December totaled 1,339 cars, a decrease of 23 percent compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the company reported the strongest P ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Jan. 3, 2003--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported December total sales of 57,499 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 2.2 percent decrease versus December of last year. For the year, NNA has sold 739,525 vehicles, up 5.1 percent for the calendar year. INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS -- Infiniti, th ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Posts Highest Sales Since 1987
BREA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2003; Spurred upwards by the introduction of its new Aerio small car, innovative financing, and the industry's best 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) posts the best year since 1987 with sales totaling 67,855 for the year. Finishing off the ye ... Continue reading
GM Announces New Marketing Program to Kick off 2003
FOR RELEASE: January 3, 2003 GM Announces New Marketing Program to Kick off 2003 DETROIT - General Motors Corp. today announced its newest retail marketing program, covering most 2003 model year vehicles. Effective January 3 and continuing through February 28, GM is offering customer cash rebates of up to $3,000 on mos ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces 2003 SSR Pricing
Super Sport Roadster on Sale This Summer DETROIT - Chevy's new SSR will have a base manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $41,995 when regular retail production and shipment to Chevrolet dealers begins in Summer 2003. Destination charge of $625 is included in the MSRP. Pricing of the unique SSR Signature Seri ... Continue reading
New Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan Sales Levels Double Those Achieved by its Predecessor
Norcross, GA - Saab Cars USA closed out 2002 with its all-new Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan pacing its sales volume. The award-winning sedan replaced the 9-3 5-door and coupe body styles starting in model year 2003. "We are pleased with the volumes we are seeing for the all-new 9-3 Sport Sedan," said Debra Kelly-Ennis, Presiden ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sets All-Time Sales Record in December and 2002
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3, 2003; Hyundai Motor America today announced record sales of 25,444 vehicles for the month of December up 4.2 percent over the previous year. Total sales for 2002 set a new all- time annual sales record for Hyundai in the U.S. - 375,119 -- up 8.3 percent over 2001."Hyundai's record sales ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records Highest Sales in Its History
MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 3, 2003; Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its highest month on record with sales of 21,288, bringing the company to its highest annual sales volume ever at 213,225."2002 marked our ninth year of consecutive sales gains in the U.S. market, six of which were record-breaking years for us. This is pr ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best Year in History for Fourth Consecutive Time
CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 3, 2003; Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported December sales of 31,565 units, marking the best December on record (based on DSR) with a 3.8 percent gain over December 2002 and completing the best sales year in company history with 345,111 vehicles. Total 2002 sales were up 7.0 per ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2003; Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported year-end total sales of 1,756,127 vehicles, up 0.9 percent over last year and the company's best sales performance in its 45-year history.Camry became the best-selling car in America for the fifth time in the past six years, while th ... Continue reading
American Honda Sets New All-Time Sales Record for 2002
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2003; American Honda sales increased 3.3 percent during 2002 to an all-time record of 1,247,834 while setting eight new records including light truck sales for Honda and Acura divisions and the sale of the world's first fuel cell car certified for commercial use. Record December sales of 100,7 ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz Debuts New C-Class Sport Models
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz is expanding the popular C-Class model line with new sport model variations of its sedans and coupes. Making their debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the C230 Kompressor sport sedan, C320 sport sedan, and the C320 sports coupe were developed with younger buyers in mind and are conf ... Continue reading
Isuzu December U.S. Vehicle Sales Off A Bit
DETROIT, Jan 3, 2003; Reuters reported the following Isuzu Motors Ltd U.S. sales of light trucks in December 2002 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate and reflect 25 selling days this month vs. 26 in the month last year, and 307 this year to date ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan 3, 2002; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reports that Detroit's two largest automakers will add some excitement to their lineups this year by selling "gas guzzler" sports cars whose high fuel consumption requires buyers to pay federal taxes of up to $7,700. Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. will re ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's December U.S. Sales Climb 8.2 Percent
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 3, 2002; U.S. customers purchased or leased 304,293 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in December, up 8.2 percent compared with a year ago.U.S. Market Share and First Quarter Production"We're encouraged by our steady progress in winning back U.S. ma ... Continue reading
Benson Pre-Daytona Testing Quotes
#10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson and his teammates begin Winter Testing at Daytona on Tuesday as part of a three-day Nascar test in preparation for the Feb. 16 Daytona 500. Benson will drive the new 2003 Grand Prix in testing on the 2.5-mile superspeedway. Teams are allowed to use computer telemetry during te ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 3, 2002 Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 145,611 units, up from the 21,157 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 145,611 ve ... Continue reading
Delphi's 2002 Revenue Surges 35 Percent in China
SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 3, 2002; Delphi Corp., the world's largest and most diversified supplier of vehicle electronic transportation components, integrated systems and modules, today announced revenue from its China operations for 2002 topped US$700 million, up 35 percent compared with the previous year. This is the sec ... Continue reading
XC90 Leads Volvo Car Sales for December
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2003; Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) announces sales of 12,012 units for December. The combined total for the United States and Canada represented a 4.8 percent increase compared with the same period of 2001."In the last four months Volvo has outperformed the overall market due primaril ... Continue reading
GM Incentives Kicks Off New Year
DETROIT, Jan 3, 2003; Reuters reports that General Motors Corp. said on Friday it will offer cash rebates of up to $3,000 and no-interest loans on most of its 2003 models through Feb. 28. U.S. automakers are battling for market share with a deluge of rebates, interest-free loans and other offers. GM said its latest off ... Continue reading
Emission Controls Corp. Completes Initial Testing on the Mini-Natural Resources Fuel Reformer
PALM CITY, Fla.--Jan. 3, 2003--Emission Controls Corp.(ECC), a publicly held Delaware Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: EMCS) has completed preliminary testing of the Mini-Natural Resources Fuel Reformer (MNRFR). ECC is the developer and holder of all rights to the Natural Resources Fuel Reformer (NRFR) and the Mini-Natura ... Continue reading
Winter, Wind Chills and Windshields;Tips and Tricks to Protect Your Auto Glass in Cold Weather
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 3, 2003--Snow, ice and bitter cold are tough on your car and rough on your windshield. Now that cold winter weather has officially arrived again, Harmon AutoGlass, a national leader in auto glass repair and replacement, offers tips and tricks for protecting your windshield this winter. Proper windshie ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show : Luxury, Size and Power to Dominate
LOS ANGELES January 3, 2003; Gary Gentile writing for the AP reported that people at this year's Greater Los Angeles Auto Show may find it easy to forget about rising gas prices, international instability and smog while checking out the luxury SUVs, supercharged muscle cars and stylish roadsters. The show, which opens ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices End Six-Week Slide
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2002/07/04/1432 30.html?NEWS CLICK4 UP TO THE MINUTE GAS PRICES IN THE U.S. LOS ANGELES Jan. 3, 2003; As Southern California greets 2003, gasoline prices have broken a six-week downward trend, according to the Weekend Gas Watch compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. T ... Continue reading
Honda in Guangzhou (Canton) China Aims For 90% Rise in Sales
HONG KONG, Jan 3, 2003; Reuters reported that Guangzhou Honda Automotive Co Ltd, a China joint venture between Japan's second-largest automaker Honda Motor Co and Denway Motors , is aiming for a 90 percent year-on-year increase in volume sales in 2003. According to Guangzhou Honda's Web site, the joint venture has set ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 2 -- The New Year starts off with the proverbial bang on TheCarConnection.com . While Ford won't officially reveal its new retro-styled Mustang GT convertible show car until next week's North American International Auto Show, TCC has exclusive advance photos -- and the inside story -- in today's special e ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Group Shuffles 12 Management Posts
SEOUL January 3, 2003; Dow Jones reported that South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group Friday shuffled 12 executive positions - including the heir apparent of the group who was given a senior position at the flagship Hyundai Motor Co. , the automaker said in a statement. Hyundai Motor's Vice President Chung Soon-won was prom ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Subaru Introduces Second Version of Baja
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2, 2003; Subaru of America, Inc. today introduced the Baja Sport, a second version of its new crossover vehicle that blends the versatility and ruggedness of a compact 4-door pickup truck with the driving dynamics, safety and comfort of a passenger car. Baja Sport offers all the fun and function of th ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Get Behind the Wheel at Kart 2 Kart's Open Practice for NAIAS Working Journalists, Jan. 5.
DETROIT--Jan. 2, 2003-- WHAT: Kart 2 Kart will open its practice sessions to editors and writers covering the NAIAS. Come experience the thrill and adrenaline rush of wheel-to-wheel racing. Detroit's true motorsports experience, Kart 2 Kart, is becoming the unofficial headquarters of auto enthusiasts seeking food, fun ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 2, 2003--A hearing on a motion from attorneys for Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. and Bridgestone Corporation, Inc. to dismiss a national class action lawsuit filed against them on August 13, 2002 will be held on Monday, January 6, in the Western Division, Central District of California of the United Stat ... Continue reading
Matheny Land Rover Opens in Jacksonville, Florida
PLANTATION, Fla.--Jan. 2, 2003--Matheny Land Rover will officially open January 4, 2003, becoming the only authorized Land Rover dealership in Jacksonville. The dealership will be temporarily housed under the same roof as Matheny Jaguar. Matheny Land Rover will be located at: 11211 Atlantic Boulevard Jacksonville, Flor ... Continue reading
Scania makes biggest deal ever in The Netherlands
SCANIA PRESS INFO / Hans-Åke Danielsson 27 December 2002 Scania makes biggest deal ever in The Netherlands Scania's Dutch distributor Beers Bedrijfsauto b.v. has signed a contract for delivery of a total of 560 tractor units during 2003 to Vos Logistics, which is one of Europe’s largest haulage companies. Repair and ... Continue reading
Scania makes biggest deal ever in The Netherlands
SCANIA PRESS INFO / Hans-Åke Danielsson 27 December 2002 Scania makes biggest deal ever in The Netherlands Scania's Dutch distributor Beers Bedrijfsauto b.v. has signed a contract for delivery of a total of 560 tractor units during 2003 to Vos Logistics, which is one of Europe’s largest haulage companies. Repair and ... Continue reading
TEAM Vehicle Sales Announces Chicago, Illinois Vehicle Sales Center Opening
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.--Jan. 2, 2003--TEAM Vehicle Sales ("TEAM") announced today the grand opening of its new retail vehicle sales center in Chicago, located at 16 West 020 79th Street, in Burr Ridge, IL. TEAM Vehicle Sales, Chicago is the fifteenth national retail vehicle sales center opened in the last thirty months an ... Continue reading
Nissan Enters Full-Size Pickup Fray
Detroit January 2, 2003; John Porretto writing for AP reported that Nissan Motor Co. could have introduced its first full-size pickup at any number of upcoming auto shows around the world. In fact, there's one in its own backyard, the Tokyo Auto Salon, in mid-January. But the rising Japanese automaker had its eye on an ... Continue reading
MADRID, Jan 2, 2003; Reuters reported that new car sales rose seven percent year-on-year in December to 114,506 units and fell 6.6 percent in the year, provisional data from Spain's National Carmakers' Association ANFAC said on Thursday. The number of new cars sold in the 12 months of 2002 dropped to 1,331,878 units wh ... Continue reading
French 2002 New Car Sales Down
PARIS, Jan 2, 2002; Reuters reportesd that French new car sales fell 0.5 percent in December, bringing the total dip in 2002 to 4.9 percent in line with forecasts, France's industry body said on Thursday. Carmaking association CCFA said sales of new cars fell 5.2 percent in December on a comparable business days basis, ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Jan 2, 2003; Reuters reported that new private car registrations in Sweden increased 3.2 percent year-on-year in 2002 to 254,417 units, the car retailers association Bil Sweden said on Thursday. Car sales account for a significant chunk of Swedish private consumption, which makes up approximately half of Swe ... Continue reading
Puroflow Incorporated Names Rainer Bosselmann Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
SUN VALLEY, Calif.--Jan. 2, 2003--Puroflow Incorporated (OTCBB:PFLW) announced that it has named Rainer Bosselmann to its Board of Directors as Vice Chairman. The Chairman of the Board, Travis Bradford, remarked, "We are fortunate to find Mr. Bosselmann and his management team, who have such a strong track record of cr ... Continue reading
Crash Test Ratings Guide for 2003 Car Models Released
Woodland Hills, CA - Celebrating the company's 45-year anniversary and long-standing commitment to consumer education, 21st Century Insurance today released its annual Crash Test Ratings Guide for new 2003 car models. Produced in cooperation with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ("the Institute"), the crash t ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Auto Show Makes MAZDA6 Official Car
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2 -- It didn't take long for the newly launched 2003 MAZDA6 sports sedan to garner praise and become one of the most superb cars on the road today. Now, after only a few weeks in dealerships, the vehicle's hot streak continues as the official car of the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show (GLAAS). Dubbed "P ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2003 Partial Zero Emission Vehicle Camry in California
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2, 2003; Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced it would begin sales of the 2003 Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) Camry beginning in January. Most 2003 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with four-cylinder engines and automatic transmissions sold in California will meet PZEV standards. The P ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: FORD OFFERS PROOF OF ITS CALIFORNIA THINKING
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2, 2003 – Ford Motor Company today offered powerful proof of its product-led revitalization with the introduction of several new made-for-California vehicles at the 2003 Los Angeles Auto Show. Ford Motor Company, California’s corporate sales leader for six consecutive years, is showcasing ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2, 2003; The HEMI® is back -- in a big way. It was a legend in the 1960s -- stunning the racing world and topping the muscle car era. Last powering Dodge Challengers and Chargers, the HEMI passed into history in 1971 as concerns about emissions and fuel consumption led to major detuning of all high-p ... Continue reading
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