Belgian GP off F-1 calendar for 2004
December 11, 2002 BRUSSELS, Belgium; The AP reports that the Belgian Grand Prix will not be part of the Formula One circuit 2004 after parliament approved a ban on tobacco advertising. In October, the race was dropped from next year's schedule by the world governing body of auto sports. That decision came after the Bel ... Continue reading
BMW To Introduce 330i With Performance Package LA Auto Show
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Dec. 12 -- The all-new Performance Package for the 2003 330i Sedan will make its debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on January 2nd, 2003. The 330i sedan continues to win comparison test after comparison test on the strength of its performance and handling prowess. Never being a compa ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 Coupe
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Not long ago, Mercedes-Benz was the epitome of European conservatism. But, from the mid-1990s, the German manufacturer has been anything but conservative in styling and its product cycle strategy. Automobiles once designed for the older executive, and with very long product life cy ... Continue reading
December 2002 Best Bargains Outshine Last Month's Already Notable Savings
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 12, 2002-- For consumers who resolve to start 2003 on a new set of wheels, aggressive December deals make some models the best bargains yet CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, today announced its December 2002 Best Bargains list. Vehicles included on the list are selecte ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Improved Second Quarter Fiscal 2003 Results
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Dec. 12, 2002--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the second quarter and six months ended October 31, 2002 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2003. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2003 were $12,755,000, a decrease of 7.2% from the second quarter of fiscal 2002 net sa ... Continue reading
Snap-on to Acquire Certain Assets of Nexiq Technologies
KENOSHA, Wis.--Dec. 12, 2002--Snap-on Incorporated announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire assets related to the vehicle scanner and eTechnician(TM) operations of Nexiq Technologies based in Sterling Heights, Mich. The assets include those associated with industry-leading, heavy-duty truck, diesel an ... Continue reading
Astris Energi Enters Joint Venture to Mass Produce Alkaline Fuel Cells
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--Dec. 12, 2002--Astris Energi Inc. (OTCBB:ASRNF), the world's leading developers of alkaline fuel cell technology, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with CareAction, Inc., based in the Montreal suburb of Laval, Quebec, under which Astris will license its technology and CareAc ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Tips on How to Survive the Holiday Parking Lot
WASHINGTON--Dec. 12, 2002--In anticipation of the busiest shopping time of the year, AAA offers tips to help mall-bound drivers avoid fender benders or injuries that could make them lose their holiday cheer. "People know to be concerned about safety on highways and neighborhood streets, but they forget to be on alert i ... Continue reading
GM and DC Execute Definitive Agreements
FOR RELEASE: December 12, 2002 Muncie Plant to be GM Subsidiary; Syracuse, Roitzsch Remain with NVG DETROIT/AUBURN HILLS -- General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler announced today the signing of definitive agreements that will lead to the completion of the previously-announced ownership restructuring of New Venture Ge ... Continue reading
Winter Car Care and Driving Tips That Save Money, Energy and Help the Environment
FAIRFAX, Va.--Dec. 12, 2002--Winter cold and snow create difficult operating conditions for you and your automobile. In addition to performing routine maintenance and using quality products, this is the season for extra preparation and care. What can you do to get through the nastiest of conditions? "Cars don't like co ... Continue reading
Rexhall Records Near Record Sales Volume At RVIA Trade Show
LANCASTER, Calif.--Dec. 12, 2002--Rexhall Industries, Inc. announced today that it received a significant number of new coach orders during the recent RVIA National Trade Show held in Louisville, Kentucky this past week. The show is only open to dealers from across the United States and internationally, and is a good i ... Continue reading
Wayne State University Collects Data From New GM Racing Safety Device
FOR RELEASE: December 12, 2002 Public test at Wayne State University is a first; results could benefit all competitors DETROIT - Data gathered from a new GM Racing crash test could provide valuable information toward improving driver safety on racetracks around the country. The test, conducted today at the renowned Bio ... Continue reading
Consumers Are Most Interested in Safety-Related Automotive Technologies
December 12, 2002 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—Consumers show considerably more interest in new safety-related features than in entertainment, comfort or convenience features, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 U.S. Automotive Emerging Technologies StudySM released today. On an annual basis, J.D. Power a ... Continue reading
Customers Advance Product Introduction Processes through MatrixOne Global Program Management
WESTFORD, Mass.--Dec. 11, 2002-- More than Forty Companies Benefiting from Extended Functionality and Real-Time Project Visibility in MatrixOne Program Central Companies committed to reducing bottom-line costs and improving product introduction processes are succeeding with MatrixOne Program Central(TM), one of the Mat ... Continue reading
Indian Motorcycle Company Throttles Up With ClearOrbit Supply Chain Process Management Solution
AUSTIN, Texas--Dec. 11, 2002-- Leading Motorcycle Manufacturer to Extend Oracle Enterprise Functionality Using ClearOrbit's Gemini Series(tm) ClearOrbit, the leading supply chain process management (SCPM) software provider, today announced that Indian Motorcycle Company has chosen their Gemini Series(tm) to extend, aut ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Winter Driving Tips
-- As the temperature drops experts say there are certain things many people don't pay enough attention to when it comes to their vehicle and winter driving. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7998 This multimedia news story is ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Dec. 11, 2002--Navistar International Corporation announced today that it has priced $190 million of new senior convertible bonds to be sold in a private placement. Of the net proceeds, $100 million will be used to repay the aggregate principal amount of existing 7.0 percent senior notes due February ... Continue reading
PLEASANTON, Calif.--Dec. 11, 2002--ProductionLine Testers (PLT) today announced the availability of an integrated circuit test (ICT) system designed for those users that want a system that provides the freedom to fully expand/migrate capabilities, as they need. The IC240 is a "bare bones" bench top test system that com ... Continue reading
Nissan Develops Brake Operated Pre-crash Seatbelt
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Nissan Develops Brake Operated Pre-crash Seatbelt Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 10, 2002 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that it has completed development of a Brake Operated Pre-crash Seatbelt designed to help mitigate occupant injury in the event of a ... Continue reading
Willis B. Wood Named Chairman of AAA Board of Directors
ORLANDO, Fla.--Dec. 11, 2002--Willis B. Wood, vice chairman of the AAA Board of Directors and long-serving member of the Automobile Club of Southern California Board of Directors, has been named chairman of the AAA Board. Wood succeeds Robert J. Cardoza of Modesto, Calif., who died in October. Wood has been vice chairm ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Used Vehicle Values Now Accessible in Spanish
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 11, 2002--In an effort to bring reliable automotive information to America's Spanish-speaking community, Kelley Blue Book, the trusted resource for used and new car information, has signed agreements with Hispanic Internet sites Yahoo! en Espanol and YupiMSN. Through these agreements Kelley Blue Bo ... Continue reading
Mirenco Announces Release of Year-End Newsletter
RADCLIFFE, Iowa--Dec. 11, 2002--Mirenco, Inc., (OTCBB:MREO) which specializes in combustion management technology for improving fuel efficiency and reducing vehicle emissions, announces the release of a year-end newsletter to all company stockholders. The newsletter highlights Mirenco's achievements in 2002 and its 200 ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Dec. 11, 2002-- -------------------------------------------------- Winter Driving Tips As the temperature drops experts say there are certain things many people don't pay enough attention to when it comes to their vehicle and winter driving. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by g ... Continue reading
Operation KidSafe Host Digital Fingerprinting Program
Operation KidSafe Join over 500 sponsors worldwide and say YES to hosting one of our child safety events! Bring hundreds of families to your business with Operation KidSafe What: Over 3,000 children are reported missing each day, in the U.S. Most are found within minutes or hours and have happy endings. Police official ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--Dec. 11, 2002--This holiday season, PEMCO Insurance and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) are asking everyone to drive responsibly and designate a driver. The announcement is being made as part of a television campaign running through the month of December, created by Seattle agency DNA Brand Mec ... Continue reading
United States Senator George Allen Visits Atlantic Research Corporation
Asset Caption: Senator Allen receives VFDR Plaque from Frank Rohrback during Allen's tour of ARC's Virginia facility -- 2 Dec 2002 (D. Williamson) Asset Caption: Web-ready logo Asset Caption: Press releaseAsset Description: Word document file Asset Caption: Downloadable headline & body textAsset Description: Text file ... Continue reading
AutoZone Reports Financial Results
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 12, 2002; AutoZone, Inc., today reported sales of $1.219 billion for its first fiscal quarter (12 weeks) ended November 23, 2002, an increase of 4% from fiscal 2002. Excluding the sales of the TruckPro subsidiary which was sold in December, 2001, sales increased 7%. Same store sales, or sales for d ... Continue reading
Gifts to Make DIY Tasks Easier Than Ever Before
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 11, 2002; Finding holiday gifts for the Do- It-Yourselfer can be a major challenge, but AutoZone is offering a series of products that are ideal for gift giving for the DIYer. These products have all been selected to make doing tasks around the garage and the house easier than ever before. And with ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Organizational Changes
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2002; Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced the below organizational changes and promotions, effective immediately: Steve Sturm, vice president, marketing, is named vice president & general manager of Toyota Logistics Services (TLS). Sturm replaces Jim Byers who is retiring a ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 11, 2002; Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 3.5 cents per share, payable December 31, 2002 to shareholders of record as of December 20, 2002. The Company currently has approximately 302.6 million shares of common stock outstanding. Ha ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Windsor Assembly Plant Launches Next Phase Of Flexible Manufacturing
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 11, 2002; Chrysler Group's Windsor (Ontario) Assembly Plant will move the company to the next level of flexible manufacturing by adding the all-new 2004 Chrysler Pacifica sports tourer to the same production line as its best-selling 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans ... Continue reading
Ford Declares First-Quarter Dividend
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 11, 2002; The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today declared a first-quarter dividend of 10 cents per share on the company's Class B and common stock. This is the same level of dividend paid in the fourth quarter of 2002. ... Continue reading
Life Long BMW Enthusiast Wins BMW National Contest To Become Proud Owner of Madonna-Signed M5
'Star' Vehicle Raises $200,000 For Breast Cancer Research During Five-Month Cross-Country Trek HOLDEN, Mass., Dec. 11, 2002; Todd Manning, a resident of Holden, has won a 2001 BMW M5 signed by pop star Madonna in a national contest conducted by BMW to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The ann ... Continue reading
HOLLYWOOD BEACH, Fla., Dec. 11, 2002; The alternative transportation industry took a significant leap forward today at the Electric Transportation Industry Conference with the launch of the ZENN® (Zero Emission, No Noise), the world's first battery-powered, fully enclosed, heated and air-conditioned low-speed vehicle ... Continue reading
Big Dog's Edgy Motorcycle Style Reflected in New Corporate Look by Gardner Design
WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 11 -- Big Dog Motorcycles that cruise American highways and city streets next year will not only feature the company's new aggressive street-wise design, but also a new company logo. Big Dog Motorcycles has set new standards for high-end, customized cruising motorcycles since it was founded here in ... Continue reading
Popular Videogame Promotes Japan's Sports Cars
http;//www.totalracingsims.com CLICK4 More Sim Racing News TOKYO, Dec 12, 2002; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters asked "How do you get motor racing fans to buy your company's sports car?" Simple. Have them drive it for 100 hours first -- on a PlayStation game console. That marketing ploy may seem far-fetched, but it a ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book and Univision Sign Agreement to Bring Expert Used Car Values to Univision.com
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 11, 2002--Kelley Blue Book, the trusted resource for used and new vehicle information, has signed an agreement with the No. 1 Hispanic Internet portal adding vehicle information and values to Univision.com's "autos" section. "Univision.com has a history of providing our users with premium content a ... Continue reading
* Chrysler: See the Past, Present and Future of Elegant Design in a Two-story Time Machine * Jeep(R): Travel Through Both Forest and Desert on a Chameleon-like Mountain * Dodge: A 25-foot Tall Ram's Head Grabs Life by the Horns AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 11, 2002; Imagine entering a Chrysler design time machine that use ... Continue reading
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