Top 20 selling vehicles in U.S. through Feb
DETROIT, March 3, 2003 Reuters reported that the following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through February of 2003 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles declined 1 percent or 8,133 vehicles to 817,887. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports February Sales
GARDENA, Calif.--March 3, 2003--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported February total sales of 51,225 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 12.2 percent decrease versus February of last year. <p>INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Infiniti, the luxury division of NNA, saw its best February ever with sales of 7,933 ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Nissan Announces Pricing On All-New 2004 Maxima
-- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on its stylish Maxima flagship sedan, which goes on sale March 5, 2003 at more than 1,000 Nissan dealers nationwide. The new Maxima features a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $26,950 for the sporty 3.5 SE equipped with either a 5-speed automatic tran ... Continue reading
Infineon is 'Official Supplier' of Ferrari's Formula 1 Team
MUNICH, Germany--March 5, 2003--Infineon Technologies AG and Ferrari SpA have agreed on a wide-ranging technical co-operation. Infineon, one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers, is with immediate effect "official supplier" of the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Formula 1 team. As part of the technical co-opera ... Continue reading
PA Morning Bulletin: Wednesday, March 5
London, March 5 -- COMING UP Tony Blair is today holding talks at Downing Street with Russian foreign minister Igor Ivanov in the hope of persuading Moscow not to block a United Nations Security Council resolution authorising war in Iraq. Prime Minister's Questions at 1200. Members of the Church of England today observ ... Continue reading
"Safer Vehicles Through New Technology: Where Engineering a Miss is a Big Hit" WHO: Executive panelist Bruce Wrenbeck, North American Director of Safety Electronics and Restraint Systems, Chassis and Car Body Division, Siemens VDO Automotive WHAT: Representing the world's leading supplier of airbag electronic control u ... Continue reading
Visteon Demonstrates Collaboration With Supplier Partners Through First VIP Program
DEARBORN, Mich., March 5 -- Visteon Corporation has announced the winners of its First Visteon Important Partner (VIP) program, which recognizes suppliers that go above-and- beyond meeting Visteon's needs and expectations. Supplier awards were granted for the following areas: metals, non-metals, electronics, machinery ... Continue reading
Authentic 1903 Wright Flyer Reproduction and 2003 Lincoln Aviator Kitty Hawk Edition to Be Unveiled
Wright Brothers' Descendant to Unveil Plane That Will Travel the Country Prior to Re-Enacting Wrights' First Powered Flight Dec. 17, 2003 WHO: EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) and Ford Motor Company WHAT: A news conference to reveal the authentic reproduction of the 1903 Wright Flyer, the first plane to achieve ... Continue reading
Delphi's RECOGNITION(TM) Airbag Suppression System Selected by Subaru for Several 2006 Models
KOKOMO, Ind., March 5 -- Delphi has been selected by Subaru of America to provide its innovative RECOGNITION(TM) passive occupant detection system for the Baja, Impreza, Forester, Outback and Legacy models. The three-year supply agreement worth about $48 million starts in the 2006 model year. Produced by Delphi Delco E ... Continue reading
Aluminum Technologies Offer SUVs Safety and Fuel Economy, SAE World Congress Papers Confirm
DETROIT, March 5 -- Achieving weight reduction through greater aluminum use for a sport utility vehicle (SUV) creates a safe and more efficient vehicle, concluded two studies released this week at the SAE World Congress in Detroit. According to The Aluminum Association, Inc., this groundbreaking research and developmen ... Continue reading
GM, Shell to Offer Hydrogen Fuel at Gas Station
DETROIT March 5, 2003; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reports that drivers in the Washington area will soon be able to get hydrogen at a local Shell gas station. General Motors Corp. and Shell Hydrogen are planning to give legislators the opportunity to kick the tires on the developing hydrogen-powered fuel-c ... Continue reading
Aisin Unveils Six Speed Transmission Lineup for North American Market
New Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg equipped with Aisin Six Speeds DETROIT, March 4 -- Aisin World Corp. of America (AWA) today announced that it has completed its current lineup of six-speed transmissions for the North American automotive marketplace. Junichi Nishimura, president, AWA, made the announcement at ... Continue reading
Aisin Reports Rapid Growth in North America in 2002
Company expects to exceed sales objectives over next two years DETROIT, March 4 -- Aisin World Corp. of America (AWA) today announced that its consolidated North American sales in 2002 exceeded $1.1 billion. Further, AWA President Junichi Nishimura said the company is projecting to double its sales to $2.2 billion by 2 ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--March 4, 2003--Flexcar, the nation's largest provider of car-sharing programs, today announced the addition of five vehicles and locations to its Los Angeles region. Four of the vehicles have been placed along the "Figueroa Street Financial District," giving downtown commuters access to a car at the office ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Best Ever February Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported February new car sales of 6,156, an increase over last February's sales of 6,125. This was Audi's best ever February selling month. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports U.S. Sales for February
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported U.S. sales of 22,803 new cars for the month of February, a three percent increase over last year's sales of 22,122. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Sales Increase 6.5 Percent in February; Year-to-Date Sales Increase 15 Percent
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 4 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales increases of 15 percent for 38,950 compared to the 33,879 in the first two months last year. February sales for the BMW Group were up 6.5 percent to 19,127, compared to 17,956 for the same month in 2002. BMW Brand ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--March 4, 2003--Motorists in California today began paying a new statewide record price average of $2.036 for a gallon of self-serve unleaded gasoline, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The old state record of $2.034 was set on May 15, 2001. In the past year, the price of regular unle ... Continue reading
Import Performance Trend Continues to Climb
PHOENIX, March 4 -- CSK Auto, Inc. , operator of 1109 Checker, Schuck's, and Kragen Auto Parts stores throughout 19 western states, sees consumer interest in "import performance" products going nowhere but up. According to SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, the import segment of the performance industry ... Continue reading
Champion(R) Spark Plugs Power Rare 1-5 Sweep in NASCAR UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 4 -- Cars powered by Champion(R) spark plugs swept the top five positions in the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 Sunday, March 2, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Champion spark plugs are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corporation. Champion -- "The World's Favorite Spark Plug" -- helped power M ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4 -- Car and Driver magazine has selected the all-new 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 as winner of the Luxury Sport- Utility Vehicle category in this year's "5Best Trucks" competition. The award was presented today to Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder, Volkswagen AG chief executive officer, and Dr. Jens Ne ... Continue reading
Review - 2003 VW Beetle Convertible GLS
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible GLS ENGINE: 2.0-liter inline four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 115 hp @ 5,200 rpm/122 lb-ft @ 2,600 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 98.7 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 161.1 x 67.9 x 59.0 in. STICKER PRICE: $25,355 The world is defi ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto Shows Off New Sports Models At Geneva Show
PRAGUE March 4, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Czech carmaker Skoda Auto AS is introducing new sports versions of its Fabia model at the Geneva International Auto Show. The company, a unit of Germany's Volkswagen AG , is presenting a new rally car for use in the World Rally Championships and Fabia sports models incorpor ... Continue reading
MILAN March 4, 2003; Christopher Emsden writing for Dow Jones reported that Italian sports car maker Ferrari SpA will report 2002 sales of EUR1.28 billion, up 14% from the year before, Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo said Tuesday. Earnings will rise by around 12%, di Montezemolo said at the Geneva motor show, a Fe ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo hopes to hit 300,000 units/yr by 2005
GENEVA, March 4, 2003; Jane Barrett writing for Reuters reported that Alfa Romeo hopes to ramp up its car sales by 50 percent by 2005 as a raft of fresh models hits the road, the head of the Fiat-owned (Milan:FIA.MI - News) brand said on Tuesday. Alfa's crisis-ridden parent Fiat on Friday posted a record yearly loss of ... Continue reading
Porsche Confirms Production Cuts on Boxster, 911
FRANKFURT March 4, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Porsche AG confirmed Tuesday it was cutting production by several thousand of its two sports car series, Boxster and 911. "We've said that sports car unit sales will not reach the level of the previous (fiscal) year," spokesman Manfred Ayasse said, "and this means logica ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Boosts Discount on Jeep Grand Cherokee
DETROIT March 4, 2003; Sholnn Freeman wrting for the WSJ reported that DaimlerChrysler AG boosted discounts on the Jeep Grand Cherokee full-size sport-utility vehicle by $1,000 to a total $4,000, according to dealers. Dealers say the Grand Cherokee deal is modeled on a successful program the company used to lift Dodge ... Continue reading
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