Volkswagen South Africa to Invest $235 Million
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 11, 2002; Lucia Mutikani wrting for Reuters reports that Volkswagen AG's South African unit said it would invest about 2.1 billion rand ($235.2 million) in its domestic plant over the next six years as it gears up to broaden its export range. VWSA is among several vehicle manufacturers that invest hea ... Continue reading
Star Racing 2002 Wrap-Up: Angelle's Ride to the Championship was a Memorable One
(Note: The following has been sent in text format as an attachment to a separate e-mail which follows immediately.) Contact: Jon Knapp (704) 662-3121 J2Racing@aol.com ANGELLE'S RIDE TO THE POWERADE CHAMPIONSHIP WAS A MEMORABLE ONE Star Racing Team overcame multiple obstacles en route to third consecutive Pro Stock Bike ... Continue reading
Engelhard Environmental Technology Approved for Hybrid Trucks, Buses
ISELIN, N.J.--Dec. 11, 2002--Emission-control technology from Engelhard Corporation has become the first approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for use in engines that operate on a combination of natural gas and diesel fuels. CARB has approved use of Engelhard's DPX TM catalytic particulate filter on Dua ... Continue reading
California Fuel Cell Partnership Announces 2003 Goals
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Dec. 11, 2002--Building upon the achievements of the past year, the California Fuel Cell Partnership (www.cafcp.org) today announced its organizational goals for 2003, highlighted by tripling the current number of fuel cell electric vehicles on the road. The partnership also expects to add more ... Continue reading
Aston Martin DB AR1To Debut At Los Angeles Show - So Where Else?
http://www.autoindex.org CLICK4 More From AUTOINDEX.ORG The Aston Martin DB American Roadster 1 (DB AR1) will be officially unveiled to customers and the world's media at the 2003 Los Angeles Motor Show on Thursday 2nd January. Based upon the current DB7 Vantage Volante Convertible, this two-seater sports car has been ... Continue reading
MANCHESTER, U.K.--Dec. 11, 2002--Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions is taking part in a major General Motors Europe Field Trial to identify and assess selected Telematics Services and to evaluate the Open Telematics Framework (OTF) as a new delivery technology. In the 6-month study, which runs from July through December 200 ... Continue reading
Renault Mascott To Be Sold By Volvo Truck Dealers In Sweden
GOTEBORG, Sweden, December 11, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Renault Mascott light duty truck will be marketed to complement the Volvo truck range in Sweden. Mascott will be distributed through 15 of Volvo's truck dealer companies, which means that we can offer a full truck range from 3.5 tons gross vehicle weight. Deliverie ... Continue reading
Dana Products Featured on Eight of Ward's 10 Best Engines
TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 11, 2002; Dana Corporation announced today that it supplies products on eight of the 10 engines judged by Ward's AutoWorld magazine to be the best engines for 2003. The winning engines, announced today, were selected by a panel of judges assembled by Ward's. The engines featuring Dana products includ ... Continue reading
2003 North American Automotive Production Forecast Lowered to 16.1 Million Units
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2002; J.D. Power and Associates has lowered its 2003 North American light-vehicle sales forecast to 16.1 million units. The forecast leverages Power Information Network (PIN) real-time transaction data coupled with the firm's Automotive Forecasting Services. "Our concerns with growing ... Continue reading
VW : NO Interest In Fiat Beyond Audi/Maserati Plan
FRANKFURT, Dec 11, 2002; Reuters reports that Volkswagen AG said today it had no interest in Italy's struggling Fiat beyond a possible technical co-operation between its Audi luxury unit and the Italian firm's Maserati marque. "There is nothing more to it than that and nothing less," Volkswagen spokesman Dirk Grosse-Le ... Continue reading
Toyota 2002 North America Environmental Report
http://www.toyota.com/environment CLICK4 Full Interactive Report NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2002; Toyota improved fuel efficiency by 4 to 8 percent in nine vehicle configurations and reduced energy consumption per unit of production at its North American plants by 7 percent between 2001 and 2002, a new Toyota report reveals. T ... Continue reading
Aluminum Shows up Strong in Car Magazine's 10 Best List
DETROIT, Dec. 11, 2002 -- The 2003 Car and Driver magazine "10Best" list of passenger cars sold in America has some of the hottest cars ever, thanks in part to the increased use of aluminum, not only for its environmental and safety advantages, but also for driving performance, according to The Aluminum Association, In ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Hosts Venturi's Latest North American Debut
DETROIT, Dec. 11 -- Come January, there will be another reason to seek professional help -- the Venturi Fetish, on display at the 2003 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) as part of the Michelin Challenge Design exhibit on the main floor of Cobo Center. The Venturi Fetish will be one of four full-size vehicl ... Continue reading
Daniel C. Ustian Elected Chief Executive Officer of Navistar
Asset Caption: Daniel C. Ustian, president and chief operating officer, Navistar International Corporation, has been elected chief executive officer, effective Feb. 19, 2003, following Navistar's annual meeting. Asset Caption: Web-ready logo Asset Caption: Press releaseAsset Description: Word document Asset Caption: Do ... Continue reading
KleenAir Presents London Taxi Cleanup Proposals
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 11, 2002--KleenAir Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: KAIR). Following publication of the London Mayor's "Air Quality Strategy Proposal for Licensed London Taxis," KleenAir Systems, Inc. was invited to present its proposals for achieving Euro 3 standards for the London fleet of 20,000 taxis for both NOx and par ... Continue reading
Actuant Annuounces Additional Convertible Top Orders
MILWAUKEE--Dec. 11, 2002--Actuant Corporation announced today several new developments in its convertible top product line. Actuant's Power-Packer business unit was awarded two new programs during the first quarter including the Chevrolet Corvette with Car Top Systems (CTS) and one other program whose name is confident ... Continue reading
Bird-Dog Says ``Bienvenidos'' to Hispanic Car Buyers
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 11, 2002-- Expanded AutoEspanol Empowers Spanish-Speaking Shoppers With Leading AIC Search and Comparison Tools, Plus Expert Auto Information and Car-Buying Tips Autobytel Inc. , the Internet's largest new car buying service, has dramatically expanded its Spanish-language auto research web area, Au ... Continue reading
Ford sells auto-parts recycler to former part-owners
December 11, 2002; Bill Koenig writing for Bloomberg reported that Ford Motor Co., which is shedding units that aren't related to making cars and trucks, sold a Canadian auto-parts recycling business back to the brothers who originally owned part of it. Neither Ford nor the brothers, Philippe and Roger Fugere Jr., woul ... Continue reading
Toyota wants U.S. dealers to spend $112.5 million to add Scion cars
December 11, 2002; Joe Miller writing for Bloomberg reports that Toyota Motor Corp. expects its U.S. dealers to invest a total of as much as $112.5 million to sell Scion vehicles, the new brand the automaker is adding to attract more customers younger than 30. The world's third-biggest automaker plans to have as many a ... Continue reading
5 Named as 'Best Pick' in Crash Tests
Arlington, VA.December 11, 2002; Bloomberg News reported that Honda Motor Co.'s Accord and Toyota Motor Corp.'s Corolla were among five cars named "best pick" in an insurer group's crash tests, the first time all vehicles in a test group got the rating. The vehicles include the 2003 Accord and Corolla, and 2002 models ... Continue reading
China to allow GMAC, other car lenders, official says
WASHINGTON December 11, 2002; Blair Pethel wrting for Bloomberg reported that China will let foreign automakers such automakers such as General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. offer financing to consumers, a breakthrough amid complaints from banks and insurers over delays in opening the financial-services market. The m ... Continue reading
Michigan officials break ground on NextEnergy center
Detroit December 11, 2002: David Runk writing for the AP reported that Michigan state and local officials gathered Tuesday in the city that put the world on wheels to highlight opportunities they see in a future without the internal combustion engine. Gov. John Engler joined Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and automotive indust ... Continue reading
Christmas Toy Drive at Infineon Raceway
Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway 707-938-8448, xt. 107 Fans Can Trade Toys for NHRA Division 7 Tickets at Christmas Toy Drive SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - There is nothing brighter than the smile on a young child's face at the sight of a new toy at Christmas. Infineon Raceway hopes to increase the holid ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Dec. 10, 2002--Navistar International Corporation announced today that it plans to issue $190 million in senior convertible bonds, subject to market and certain other conditions. Of the net proceeds, $100 million will be used to repay the aggregate principal amount of existing 7.0 percent senior note ... Continue reading
NMRA 2003 Ford Series Schedule Released
NMRA Ford Nationals Show Series Official Newsletter http://www.nmraracing.com NMRA Ford Nationals 2003 Schedule Released; Expanded to Eight Events The NMRA Ford Nationals 2003 Series tenative schedule has been released for the upcoming 5th Anniversary Tour. NMRA enters its fifth season coming off a terrific year of com ... Continue reading
PRO Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals Show Series Official Newsletter http://www.fasteststreetcar.com We are proud to announce the first updates for the 2003 PRO Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals Series and PRO-Edelbrock Drag Racing Series. Edelbrock, the proud title sponsor of the PRO-Edelbrock Drag Racing Series, has signe ... Continue reading
SmarTire Finalizes Strategic Relationship with Global Tier I Supplier
RICHMOND, British Columbia--Dec. 10, 2002-- SmarTire Systems Inc. , a leading developer of tire pressure and temperature monitoring technology, and Visteon Corporation , a leading global Tier 1 supplier of products to the automotive industry, today announced an agreement blending the expertise of the two companies to b ... Continue reading
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