God Bless The Souls Of The Shuttle Crew
NASA showed video of what could only be the sshuttle breaking up upon re entry into the atmosphere after NASA lost communication with space shuttle Columbia and its crew of seven shortly before its scheduled landing on Saturday. ... Continue reading
NADA MEETING: Myers Address Opening Session
San Francisco February 1, 2003—With quiet reflection, NADA convention chairman Jack Kain praised the bravery and courage of the space shuttle astronauts who lost their lives earlier today in a tragic accident. In his solemn and moving opening to today’s 2003 NADA convention, Kain acknowledged the sacrifices ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO Feb. 1, 2003 An on line lead developmenrt company today announced the winners of its first annual Consumer Choice Awards at the 2003 National Automobile Dealers Association Convention in San Francisco. The Autobytel Consumer Choice Awards(TM) were presented to the manufacturers who built the cars and truc ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 1, 2003--ADP Dealer Services announced today that they have achieved IP Telephony Technology Specialization from Cisco Systems, Inc. The Cisco IP Telephony Certification recognizes ADP for having the training and knowledge to plan, design, operate and implement Cisco IP telephony solutions. "IP Telephony ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 1, 2003--ADP's ProfitPoint Group today unveiled new solutions to assist dealers in managing their parts operations. The new solutions expand upon its highly successful parts retainer program developed by Mike Nicholes, Inc. (MNI), an industry leader in parts management solutions, and a member of the Profi ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1 -- Fireside Thrift Co., of Pleasanton, California will join a growing list of lenders participating in the BIGFNI(TM) online auto finance system, the automated loan application network of Bankers Integration Group (BIG). The agreement was announced during the National Automobile Dealers Associatio ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 1, 2003--ADP Dealer Services announces the expansion of Application Service Provider (ASP) Managed Services. ADP's ASP provides a complete solution to automotive and truck dealerships looking for off-site management of their information technology infrastructure. "We are tremendously excited to announce t ... Continue reading
ADP Dealer Services Introduces Managed Desktop Services for Its Automotive Retail Customers
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. & SAN FRANCISCO--Feb. 1, 2003-- ADP to Provide Asset Management, Online Backup, and End-User Support for PCs The Dealer Services Group of ADP, Inc., a business unit of ADP , is introducing a new PC-based solution entitled Managed Desktop Services. ADP's Managed Desktop Services offering includes h ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 1, 2003--ADP Dealer Services introduced Web-Enabled Business today at the National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) 2003 conference in San Francisco, California. Web-Enabled Business is the first fully integrated suite of web-enabled dealer management solutions tailored to the automotive retailing in ... Continue reading
ADP Launches Wireless Local Area Network Solutions to Auto Dealerships
CHICAGO--Feb. 1, 2003--ADP Dealer Services announced the introduction of Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) solutions to auto dealerships today. As a leading provider of networking technology to the automotive retail industry, wireless technology solutions are not new to ADP. Satisfied customers have been using ADP's Pa ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 1, 2003--ADP(R) Dealer Services Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Plainview, New York-based company, LeaseStar, Ltd. Founded in 1985, LeaseStar, Ltd. provides computerized automotive lease quoting to help automotive dealers and manufacturers increase and improve their lease business usin ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Enhances, Grows Reynolds Generations Series(TM) Family of Solutions
Company Rolls Out Over 20 New Solutions Since Introduction, Including Desking Application, Web Services, Customer Management Tools SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced new capabilities within its Reynolds Generations Series(TM) family of solutions, extending the company's leadershi ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. Performance Coaching Boosts Sales and Closing Ratios at Dealerships Nationwide
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2003-- Customized Programs Teach Entire Dealership How to Maximize Sales With Today's Internet-Informed Consumers -- Now Two-thirds of All Car Buyers Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, is reshaping how automotive retailers manage sales by teaching dealers ... Continue reading
Volvo Teams Up with Dealix to Launch a Manufacturer-Sponsored Internet Lead Model
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC has teamed up with Dealix Corporation, the market expert and leader in automotive Internet marketing services, to launch an Internet sales lead program. Under the hybrid approach developed by the companies' commerce teams, every U.S. Volvo retailer receives ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Launches Effort to Counter Critical Shortage of Service Technicians
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1 -- Automotive Retailing Today (ART), a coalition of all major auto manufacturers and dealer associations, today launched an industry-wide campaign to respond to a critical shortage of dealership service technicians by overcoming outdated stereotypes about the career. The facts make a compelling ca ... Continue reading
NEWARK, Calif.--Jan. 31, 2003--InVision Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has contracted with Siemens to provide maintenance and service for all InVision explosives detection systems (EDS) in the United States. Under this agreement, InVision will provide 24-hour service seven days a week for its EDS products s ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive and ADP(R) Announce the 700th Installation of AutoCheck(SM) Express
Leading Edge Vehicle History Report Solution Helps Dealers Sell More Pre-Owned Vehicles SAN FRANCISCO, NADA 2003, Feb. 1 -- Experian Automotive, a division of Experian(R), Inc. and the Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. are pleased to announce the 700th dealer installation of the AutoCheck Express ... Continue reading
Experian Launches Auto Prospect Online
Marketing Intelligence Made Faster SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 1 -- Experian Automotive, a division of global information solutions provider Experian(R), today announced the launch of Auto Prospect Online(SM), the automotive industry's most intelligent, Web-based marketing tool. Auto Prospect Online is made possible by the ... Continue reading
Flexcar and Metro Add Gas/Electric Honda Civic Hybrids to DC-Area Car-Sharing Program
WASHINGTON--Jan. 31, 2003--With its partners Metro and Honda, Flexcar, the nation's largest provider of car-sharing services, today announced the addition of 10 brand new Honda Civic Hybrids to its DC-metro area fleet at a special event. President Bush's State of the Union pledge for cleaner air through funding the dev ... Continue reading
Cars.com Closes Strong in 2002, Anticipates Continued Growth and Greater Market Presence in 2003
SAN FRANCISCO--Jan. 31, 2003-- Attributes Success to Local Market Presence and "Focus on Consumer" Approach Cars.com, an online resource that connects car shoppers with information, vehicle listings and local sellers, announced today that 2002 year-end results exceeded original expectations and demonstrate significant ... Continue reading
EPA Officials, Caterpillar Executives Review Low Emission Buses for Boston Public Schools PEORIA, Ill., Jan. 31 -- Caterpillar Inc. has won a contract to supply the Boston Public School District with technology that will reduce diesel particulate emissions on school buses by more than 90 percent. The agreement highligh ... Continue reading
S&P Report Highlights Record Auto ABS Volume
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor's--Jan. 31, 2003--The U.S. auto loan asset-backed securities (ABS) market demonstrated tremendous resilience in 2002, according to a detailed commentary on the auto ABS sector released this week by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services. Growth remained unabated with total rated volume (public and ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Factsheet, Daytona
DAYTONA ARCA RE/MAX SERIES FACTSHEET RACE: 40th Annual Advance Discount Auto Parts 200, Feb 8, 2003 TRACK: Daytona Int'l Speedway, 2.5-mile paved oval LOCATION: Daytona Beach, Florida DISTANCE: 200 miles (80 laps) SANCTION: ARCA SERIES: Event #1 of the 2003 ARCA RE/MAX Series PROMOTER: International Speedway Corporatio ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Announces Executive Appointments
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SAVOIE, STAR RACING AGREE TO BREAK UP CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM
Contact: Jackie Bryce Ph: (229) 924-0031 info@starracing.com SAVOIE, STAR RACING AGREE TO BREAK UP CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Americus, Ga., January 31, 2003 - Team owner George Bryce today announced that due to a lack of funding, the Star Racing organization would no longer be fielding an entry in the NHRA's Pro Stock Motorcyc ... Continue reading
eBay Motors Announces Acquisition Agreement and New Strategic Relationship
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Jan. 31, 2003--eBay -- Acquisition of CARad.com expected to simplify listing process and auction management for dealers -- eBay to become exclusive auction-style partner on Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com eBay , the world's online marketplace, today announced two agreements that are expected to further fue ... Continue reading
Audi Sponsors the 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards
Industry elite gather March 22, 2003, to honor achievements of independent filmmakers SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 31 -- Audi of America, Inc. is proud to be a principal sponsor of the 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards for the second consecutive year. The awards ceremony is held annually on the Saturday before the Oscar ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 30 -- That thing got a HEMI(R)? If so, it also has a complete sealing system designed and manufactured by Federal-Mogul Corporation. The Chrysler Group 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum V-8 engine reflects a systematic approach to sealing, integrating premium elastomeric materials and state-of- the-art manu ... Continue reading
Two Supercross Champs - NHRA Freak View!
It's A 2K3 NHRA Season Preview While SX Champs Carmichael and Emig Climb Into The Freaks Pits Hollywood, CA (January 31, 2003) - America's number one motorsports radio show will again discard the meek like a Silverback on a Jackal (what the hell?) and welcome back a couple of Supercross heroes. Current 250 SX bread win ... Continue reading
Can-Am 125GP Series Announces Schedule and Title Sponsor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 31 January 2003 Belleville, MI Can-AM 125GP Series Announces Schedule And Title Sponsor Diablo Paintball has returned as the title sponsor of the series for 2003, along with being the lead sponsor for the TV coverage of the Mt. Tremblant race. Diablo will once again provide a CR 250F to be given a ... Continue reading
Kruse International 1st Annual Rod & Custom auction
Kruse International Announces 1st Annual Rod and Custom Auction For Immediate Release Contact: Stephanny L. Hartzell January 29, 2003 (800) 968-4444 Auburn, IN-Kruse International, the world's largest collector car auction company, has announced plans for the 1st Annual Rod and Custom Auction. The event, scheduled for ... Continue reading
BMW recalls 164,000 X5 SUVs worldwide
FRANKFURT, Jan 31, 2003; Reuters reported that German luxury carmaker BMW AG said on Friday it was recalling 164,000 of its X5 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) worldwide due to a fault with the brake hose, a move that would cost up to five million euros. "We have written to customers asking them to bring their cars to th ... Continue reading
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