MPA Announces Strengthening of Sales & Marketing Team
TORRANCE, Calif. Nov. 3, 2003; Motorcar Parts & Accessories Inc. ("MPA") (OTCBB:MPAA - News) announced today it has strengthened its sales and marketing team with the appointment of Bill Laughlin as Vice President Sales, Traditional Aftermarket. In addition, John Foster has been appointed VP of Marketing. In the positi ... Continue reading
Pontiac Announces GTO Pricing, Fuel Economy
DETROIT - General Motor's Pontiac division today announced introductory pricing for the 2004 GTO, arriving in dealer showrooms in December. In addition, EPA city and highway mileage ratings were also released.The GTO's manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) is $32,495, which includes destination and freight charg ... Continue reading
GM Reports October Sales of 363,043, Down 7 Percent
Calendar Year-To-Date Truck Sales on Par with Record 2002 Pace DETROIT - General Motors Corp. dealers sold 363,043 new cars and trucks in October in the United States, down 7 percent compared to strong year-ago levels. GM's overall truck sales (220,374) were down 8 percent over a year ago. Car sales (142,669) were down ... Continue reading
- Official Automotive Status Includes On-Campus Recruiting and Seminars - Branded Ads to Run During Televised SWAC, MEAC and SIAC Conference Football and Basketball Games AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3 -- Chrysler Group today announced a sponsorship agreement with 32 Historically Black Colleges and Universities that inclu ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Nov. 3 -- Hybrid electric vehicles are the winning technology and American automakers must make major changes if they want to stay in the global competition, a veteran industry engineer and researcher declared here today. "Inaction is the greatest risk for America's carmakers, because hybrid technology is ... Continue reading
SEMA: 2 million square feet of stuff for car enthusiasts who cant leave well enough alone.
SEMA is an acronym for Specialty Equipment Market Association…a trade organization that represents the $27 billion dollar 5,222 member specialty automotive industry. The 114,000 or so pre registered SEMA attendees are comprised of the men and women who populate the commercial supply chain that provides this car s ... Continue reading
AAPEX Hella Expands Line-Up of Aftermarket Fuel Pumps
LAS VEGAS--Nov. 3, 2003--Hella is adding more than 400 new electric fuel pumps designed for North American product applications to its current line-up of Pierburg-produced aftermarket fuel pumps. Shown for the first time at the annual SEMA/AAPEX Show, November 4-7 in Las Vegas, Hella's new range of pumps will be built ... Continue reading
Hooters ProCup Series Updated Championship Point Standings
POS. CAR # DIV. DRIVER HOMETOWN POINTS 1 84 S Shane Huffman Hickory, NC 734 2 44 S R Benny Gordon Ladson, SC 675 3 4 N Jay Fogleman Durham, NC 639 4 15 S Mardy Lindley Taylors, SC 636 5 73 N Jeff Agnew Copper Hill, VA 633 6 2 S Steven Christian Buford, GA 613 7 7 S Mike Laughlin Jr. Gray Court, SC 607 8 92 S Mart Nesbi ... Continue reading
the champion! Terry Borcheller finished the 2003 season on top of the podium, with his 52nd professional race win and his sixth professional championship in as many years. Borcheller, of Phoenix, and Forest Barber of Fort Worth, Tex., combined for their sixth Rolex Sports Car Series win of the season in the No. 54 Bell ... Continue reading
Grammer Introduces New Surface for Auto Interiors
AMBERG, Germany, Nov. 3 -- Grammer AG-Automotive, a leading supplier of specialty automotive seating systems, has introduced a new interior surface made of polyurethane (PU) skin, which allows automakers to provide a much more pleasing feel for occupants. Grammer, which supplies armrests and headrests for passenger car ... Continue reading
Cobra Electronics Previews Automotive Line at SEMA Show 2003
Navigation Products and Automotive Alliances Drive Company's Growth Strategy LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- Cobra Electronics , a leader in the two-way radio, radar detector and citizen's band radio markets, is signaling a renewed commitment to the automotive market with its participation in this week's SEMA Show 2003 for the fi ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports October Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported October 2003 sales of 16,282 units. Sales were supported by a record month for the Mitsubishi Endeavor cross-over S.U.V., which continued gathering momentum by posting its highest monthly total ever at 4,176 units. Total sales in Oct ... Continue reading
New Toyota and Lexus Products Fuel Strong October Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported strong monthly sales of 151,157, an increase of 11.7 percent over last October. The success of several new generation products launched over the past year including the Sienna van, 4Runner mid-size sport utility (SUV), Prius hybrid sedan ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Names Edward Bradley Vice President of National Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America has named auto industry veteran Edward F. Bradley as Vice President, National Sales. Bradley comes to Hyundai from the Jim Moran and Associates Group (Southeast Toyota distributorship) where he worked for the past seven years and most recently held the position o ... Continue reading
Cars.com Ranks Highest in Overall Dealer Satisfaction
CHICAGO, Nov. 3 -- J.D. Power and Associates newly released 2003 Dealer Satisfaction with Online Buying Services Study(SM) reports that cars.com is the leader in dealer satisfaction among independent Web sites for the third consecutive year. The company received high marks for both quality and service from dealers and ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Reports Improved Sales for First Quarter of 2004 Fiscal Year
TORRANCE, Calif.--Nov. 3, 2003--Edelbrock Corporation today reported improved sales and continued profitability for its fiscal 2004 first quarter ended September 25, 2003. For the first quarter of fiscal 2004, revenues improved 6.9% to $27,658,000 from revenues of $25,874,000 in the same period a year ago. Net income f ... Continue reading
2003 ``Top-Ten Must-Have Mobile Electronics''
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--Nov. 3, 2003-- Leading Southern California Retailer Celebrates Southern California Car Culture as It Showcased the Latest and Greatest Car Gadgets, Just in Time for the Holidays Ten cars equipped with the latest, trendiest, hottest, and most envied mobile electronics products were all lined up a ... Continue reading
Horizon Navigation Introduces Full Map Coverage for U.S.
Millions of Road Miles Added to Enhance Navigation for Consumers and Fleets in Cities and Rural Areas SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Horizon Navigation, Inc., a privately held leader in vehicle navigation technology, today announced the availability of full coverage maps across the contiguous 48 states. Horizon's North ... Continue reading
SEMA:Liberating the Beast Within: Lexus Unveils V8-Powered IS 430 Project
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- Lexus unveiled a one-off example today of its IS 300 luxury sport sedan powered by a 4.3-liter V8 engine from a Lexus GS 430. Seeking to demonstrate the potential of the IS 300, Lexus commissioned Rod Millen Special Vehicles (RMSV) to build the car. The resulting "IS 430" was completed last week at ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Showcase the All-New Chrysler 300C and Dodge Magnum Production Vehicles
The Company's first all-new large car platform in a decade WHAT: Designers will share how they redefined the classic American automobile with Chrysler 300C and defined the new shape of American muscle with Dodge Magnum. Engineers will discuss HEMI(R) inside, the move to rear-wheel drive and synergies in the DaimlerChry ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces October 2003 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced monthly sales of 15,181 units for October 2003. Year-to-date sales for KMA totaled 202,723 units. "During the month of October, we experienced a lack of available inventory as our parent company worked diligently to make up for production lost during th ... Continue reading
October Acura Sales Up 21.7% on Strength of All-New 2004 TL
Redesigned Performance Luxury Sedan Shatters Sales Record Its First Month on Sale TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Record sales of the all-new 2004 TL drove October Acura sales to 14,731, a 21.7 percent increase compared to last year, Acura announced today. In its first month on sale, the dramatically redesigned TL sold 6,0 ... Continue reading
American Honda to Recall Vehicles to Repair Ignition Switches
Certain 1997 to 1999 and 2002 Honda and Acura Vehicles Affected TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of certain Honda and Acura models to repair ignition switches that may allow the key to be removed from the switch without the shift lever being placed in the "Pa ... Continue reading
Mazda's October Sales Skyrocket, Company Enjoys Strong Postings to Begin Fourth Quarter
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 21,781 units in October-a 52.3 percent increase versus the same period last year. The company's strong month was led by its sporty Miata roadster, which posted a 30.2 percent increase in sales. In addition, Mazda reported sales of ... Continue reading
Suzuki Announces October 2003 Sales
BREA, Calif., Nov. 3 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) sold 4,307 vehicles in October, a nine percent decrease from 2002 calendar year-to-date sales. The new midsize Suzuki Verona sedan posted 535 units in its second month of sales. The XL-7 posted 1,674 sales, the Grand Vitara notched 622 sales for the month ... Continue reading
American Honda Posts Best Ever October Truck Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Powered by record October sales of the Honda Pilot, Element and Acura MDX sport-utility vehicles, American Honda recorded its best-ever October sales for light truck models. Combined Honda and Acura light truck sales of 41,942 topped last year's record of 35,964 by 16.6 percent. American Hon ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 3 -- RAYTEL(TM) provides two superior choices in its turnkey product offering. The TellPhone(TM) 2000 and TellPhone(TM) 3000 both provide drivers ease of use and safe universal hands-free communication, through superior electronics and genuine luxury German engineering. With stunning audio clarity, its ... Continue reading
Suzuki Announces Consumers Union Must Stand Trial to Face Rigged Testing Charges
BREA, Calif.--Nov. 3, 2003--Suzuki Motor Corporation announced today that the U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for Suzuki's product disparagement lawsuit against Consumers Union to proceed to trial. Denying Consumers Union's petition for review, according to George F. Ball, Suzuki's managing counsel, the Supreme ... Continue reading
* F-Series sales were 68,828 - up 12 percent compared with a year ago. * New 2004 F-150 gains strength with sales up 65 percent over September. * Ford Escape remains top-selling small SUV with sales up 26 percent. * Volvo sets October record with 29 percent increase. * Ford's overall October sales decline 2 percent wit ... Continue reading
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 28,878 vehicles for the month of October, up nearly 10 percent over last October. Year-to-date sales of Hyundai vehicles in the U.S. are up more than four percent. "Hyundai vehicles deliver the kind of value consumers are looking for," sa ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records All-Time Best October
MBUSA Year-to-Date Sales Up 3.6 Percent to 178,720 Vehicles MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its best October on record with sales of 19,273 new vehicles, breaking the record of 18,871 set in October 2002. Year-to-date sales also hit an all-time record with 178,720 units sold, an increase of ... Continue reading
Saab Cars USA on Track for Best Year Ever
- October new car sales are up 82 percent versus last year. - Year-to-date sales growth is up to 26 percent over 2002. NORCROSS, Ga., Nov. 3 -- October proved to be yet another month of increased sales for Saab Cars USA. New car sales tallied in at 3,349 vehicles, up 82 percent over 1,844 units last year. ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports October Sales - Total Sales Year-to-Date Up 5% -
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, reported October sales of 14,785 units. This total represents a five percent increase in sales year-to-date. The Subaru Forester recorded sales o ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. October Sales Increase of 11 Percent
* Dodge Ram continues strong sales momentum * Chrysler Pacifica sales rise for seventh consecutive month * All three Chrysler Group vehicle brands show sales increases * All-new 2004 Dodge Durango on sale November 15; over 38,000 advance dealer orders AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3 -- Chrysler Group reported sales of 166, ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports October Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported October sales of 23,787, a 5.4 percent decrease relative to last year's total of 25,135. Year to date, Volkswagen sales are 255,699 compared to 2002 sales of 289,558. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Sets October Sales Record With 15% Sales Increase
Year-To-Date Sales Up 9.7 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 3 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) has set a sales record for the month of October. With sales of 22,685 vehicles the company is up more than 15 percent from the 19,634 sales of October 2002, itself a record. The BMW Group also recorded year-to ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported October sales of 6,631, a slight decrease of just 0.3 percent relative to last year's sales of 6,648. For the year, the German luxury automaker is tracking at the same level as last year with 2003 year-to-date sales of 70,230 versus last year's sales of 70,3 ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports October U.S. Sales
Sales Increased by 84 Percent; Best October in History ATLANTA, Nov. 3 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars (Boxster, 911 and Cayenne) in the United States, today announced U.S. retail sales for October totaled 2,655 cars, an increase of 84 percent compared to the ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Exceeds 2002 Total in First Ten Months
... Records Twelfth Month of Increased Sales IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) reports that its best October on record drives sales total past the total for all of 2002. With 10,854 units sold, Volvo records its twelfth consecutive month-over-month increase. For October, Volvo sales wer ... Continue reading
Korea's Hyundai Motor October 2003 Sales Jump
SEOUL, Nov 3, 2003; Kim Kyoung-wha writing for Reuters reported that South Korea's biggest auto maker, Hyundai Motor Co, posted a nine percent rise in October sales on Monday, aided by soaring exports to the United States and Europe but weighed down by stagnant domestic demand. Hyundai affiliate Kia Motors Corp and sma ... Continue reading
Korea GM Daewoo October 2003 Sales Way Up
SEOUL November 2, 2003; Shin Jung-Won writing for Dow Jones reported that GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co.'s auto sales in October jumped to 80,313 units from 21,998 units a year ago, fueled by brisk exports. GM Daewoo, an affiliate of General Motors Corp., saw its exports soar to 70,275 units last month from 10,716 uni ... Continue reading
Marathon Men Complete Epic 45,183 Mile Land Rover 7x7x7 Challenge
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Shortly after 23:45 GMT today, world celebrated explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and his long-time expedition companion, Dr. Mike Stroud, made endurance history at the ING New York City Marathon finish line after successfully completing the Land Rover 7x7x7 Challenge, an epic around-the-world trip consi ... Continue reading
ARCA Truck Champ Guinn Honored
ARCA TRUCK CHAMP CHAD GUINN RECEIVES TOP BANQUET HONORS TOLEDO OH (11-1-03) Among an impressive assortment of top ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series honorees, defending champion Chad Guinn again took center stage at the 2003 championship awards banquet Saturday night at the Radisson Hotel Grand Ballroom in downtown Tole ... Continue reading
NASCAR:Complete Phoenix Results and Standings Plus Benson 21st
#10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson felt like he was part of a three-hour traffic jam Sunday in Phoenix except it wasn't on the local Interstate or highway. The 43 NASCAR Winston Cup cars jammed into the flat one-mile oval made for a lot of follow-the-leader, single-file racing for most of the day. Unfortunately ... Continue reading
NASCAR Racing Notes - Dale Jr. Wins Phoenix
CONTACT: Nancy Wager or Kirk Weeks GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com 727-784-8465 (ofc) 727-415-3109(cell) kirkweeks@cs.com 317-843-5443 (ofc) 317-506-0010 (cell) GM RACING RACE NOTES CHECKER AUTO PARTS 500 AT PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY November 2, 2003 RICKY CRAVEN, NO. 32 TIDE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: Note: Crav ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Sunday from Las Vegas Motor Speedway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, LAS VEGAS Sunday, November 02, 2003 SHIELDS CARRIES TOP QUALIFYING EFFORT INTO WINNER'S CIRCLE AT THE STRIP LAS VEGAS - More than 900 drivers were competing this weekend for 11 winning positions at the Shor ... Continue reading
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