Peugeot concept cars in Geneva
THE HOGGAR, A CONCEPT CAR Resembling an imposing 2-seater buggy, the Peugeot Hoggar looks avant-garde and unreal at first sight. Vast open spaces spring to mind, easily accessible to judge from the car’s robustness and latent power. Getting there would be an even more pleasing and relaxing prospect in the knowled ... Continue reading
Vehicle Photograph & Art Archive - 1996-2003
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 New Car Photographs & Art Archive ... Continue reading
17 Million Vehicles Sold: Where's the Profit?
Automotive Suppliers Address Key Question During SAE 2003 World Congress TROY, Mich., Feb. 14 -- As automakers and their suppliers wrestle with competitive pressures to cut costs and lower prices, automotive executives on both sides of the issue are asking: "We just sold 17 million vehicles - where is the profit?" Can ... Continue reading
Zipcar Names Scott Griffith CEO
BOSTON--Feb. 14, 2003--Zipcar, the member-based company that has revolutionized the way urban drivers view automobile transportation, has named Scott W. Griffith chief executive officer of the company. The appointment was confirmed today following a meeting of the company's board of directors. He follows Founder Robin ... Continue reading
The Official Lubricants of NASCAR Kick Unveiling New Packaging in Daytona
FAIRFAX, Va.--Feb. 14, 2003--Mobil, the official lubricants of NASCAR, is revving its marketing engine, including unveiling new NASCAR-themed packaging for Mobil-branded automotive lubricants, in celebration of the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season. Beginning with the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb. 16, ... Continue reading
Chrysler recalls 1.23 million cars to fix seat
DETROIT, Feb 14, 2003; Reuters reported that the Chrysler arm of DaimlerChrysler said on Friday it has recalled 1.23 million cars in North America because the front seat could suddenly recline due a faulty bolt. Chrysler also announced two smaller recalls, covering 23,000 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, and 11,6 ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 14, 2003--CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, today announced its February 2003 Best Bargains list, distinguished by all-time high rebates on several new models, and aggressive incentives and special offers virtually across the board. February's Best Bargains take the ba ... Continue reading
Honda to Break Ground for $30 Million Expansion in North Carolina
WHAT: Honda officials will join with Governor Mike Easley and local officials to break ground for the $30 million expansion at Honda Power Equipment Mfg. (HPE) in Swepsonville that will expand production capacity by 50% to 1.5 million engines per year in 2004. HPE began operations in North Carolina in 1984. WHEN: Frida ... Continue reading
Dodge Gives Green Flag to SRT Advertising
SRT Creative Theme: Race Inspired, Street Legal * Ad debuts during Feb. 16 NASCAR Daytona 500 on FOX * Features Elliott, Marlin, Wallace and Petty * Drivers join Daytona fans for sneak preview Feb. 14, 11:45 a.m. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 14 -- Dodge NASCAR drivers Bill Elliott, Sterling Marlin and Rusty Wallace, as we ... Continue reading
Mopar Hopes History Reveals Future Success
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 19th Annual Checker Schuck¹s Kragen NHRA Nationals Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Arizona CHANDLER, Ariz. Feb. 14, 2003; The year was 1994. Pomona Raceway was the location. Two Pro Stock combatants lined up in the final round of that season¹s NHRA Automobil ... Continue reading
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 14 -- Ford Motor Company engineers will present results from a feasibility study that concludes that a 40 percent weight reduction is achievable for an aluminum truck frame at an equal performance level compared to a steel frame, during the SAE 2003 World Congress, March 3 - 6, Cobo Center, Detroi ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 14 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 347,843 units, up from the 336,367 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 2,125,103 ... Continue reading
Team Bristol Announces Racing Partners for Toys 'R' Us Racing Team 2003 NASCAR Season
BRISTOL, Va., Feb. 14 -- Team Bristol Motorsports owner Rick Goodwin announced today that he has signed three associate sponsors for the 2003 NASCAR Busch Grand National season. Rayovac Batteries, Martin Designs and Zapf Creation will join Toys "R" Us on the #54 Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by Hermie Sadler. "We are ve ... Continue reading
GM, Ford Officially Sign Agreement To Develop All-New Front-Wheel-Drive Transmission
FOR RELEASE: February 14, 2003 GM, Ford Officially Sign Agreement To Develop All-New Front-Wheel-Drive Transmission DETROIT - Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corp., the world's two largest automakers, today announced they have signed an agreement to develop a high-volume, front-wheel-drive, 6-speed automatic tran ... Continue reading
General Motors' CEO Wagoner says U.S. economy needs tax cuts
February 14, 2003; Brendam Murray writing for Bloomberg reported that the tax cuts in President George W. Bush's $690 million economic stimulus package would help ensure consumer demand for cars and trucks doesn't peter out, said Rick Wagoner, chief executive of General Motors Corp., the world's biggest carmaker. "It's ... Continue reading
COLMAR, Pa., Feb. 14 -- R&B, Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2002. For the fourth fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2002, sales increased 12% to $55.1 million from $49.3 million in the same period last year. Fourth quarter sales increased 15% after excluding sal ... Continue reading
Oh Yeah! Domino's Becomes the Official Pizza of NASCAR - A Grit Pizza?
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 13 -- Domino's Pizza, the recognized leader in pizza delivery, boosts its engines today with the announcement of an exciting multi-year partnership with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). Domino's Pizza is joining forces with NASCAR and Coca-Cola(R) to provide food, fun ... Continue reading
COLMAR, Pa., Feb. 14 -- R&B, Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2002. For the fourth fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2002, sales increased 12% to $55.1 million from $49.3 million in the same period last year. Fourth quarter sales increased 15% after excluding sal ... Continue reading
Hummers to Invade South Florida ICGF-Schwarzenegger In The Lead
FOR RELEASE: February 13, 2003 MIAMI, FL – HUMMER and General Motors (GM) are bringing a caravan of HUMMER H2s to South Florida to support the launch of the newest HUMMER and Inner-City Games Foundation (ICGF), chaired by Arnold Schwarzenegger. GM will be offering Miami media the chance to experience the new H2 o ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Seventh Week of Increases Sees a Dramatic Jump in the Price of Gasoline
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 14, 2003--The average price of gasoline spiked almost 10 cents per gallon last week as fears of war and supply interruptions caused higher prices for the seventh consecutive week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors ... Continue reading
Student Wins Alias/Wavefront Design Award at Canadian Auto Show
TORONTO--Feb. 13, 2003--Alias/Wavefront(TM), an SGI company, announced today that Jang Yong Pil, an automotive design student at Hong-IK University in Seoul, Korea, has received a special award from Alias/Wavefront for best digital presentation at the World Automotive Design Competition sponsored by the Canadian Intern ... Continue reading
Ansoft and International Rectifier Announce Support for Power Electronic Design Process
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 13, 2003-- SIMPLORER(R) Library of Power-Management Components Now Available for Free Download Ansoft Corporation and International Rectifier, IR(R) , today announced the release of a model library containing IR power-management components for use within Ansoft's SIMPLORER(R). The library contains near ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Announces Acquisition of Energy Dynamics, Inc.
FORT SMITH, Ark., Feb. 13 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase Energy Dynamics, Inc. in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Energy Dynamics, Inc. (hereafter referr ... Continue reading
GENT, Belgium--Feb. 13, 2003--Wanadoo users throughout Europe now have access to the most accurate and up-to-date maps on the Internet. This is the result of a partnership agreement between Tele Atlas, the world's leading provider of digital maps and Wanadoo, France's number one Internet service provider. Finding an ad ... Continue reading
Built for Speed; the 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Dominates the Fast Lane
CHICAGO, Feb. 13 -- The 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 is built for speed. With a top speed of 150 mph and the biggest engine in a performance pickup, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 backs up its claim as the baddest truck on the block. More than just a big engine, Ram SRT-10 adds the largest standard wheels and tires, the largest brakes ... Continue reading
CSPA Launches Product Care(SM)
Product Stewardship Program Commits Industry to Best Practices WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Specialty Products Association unveiled Product Care(SM), its new product stewardship program, today at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Product Care(SM) is a voluntary program with a Code of Management Practice ... Continue reading
LYNNFIELD, Mass.--Feb. 13, 2003--GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: GRN) today announced results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2002. Bob Davis, GreenMan's President and Chief Executive Officer said, "We are preparing ourselves for GreenMan's next major growth phase by upgrading and enhancing our existing ope ... Continue reading
Hertz Opens Six New Locations in New England
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 13 -- As part of the Company's strategy to expand into the off-airport market in New England, The Hertz Corporation has opened new car rental facilities in Fall River, North Attleboro, Revere, Somerville and Springfield, Massachusetts and a new location in Concord, New Hampshire, to complement th ... Continue reading
VENICE, Calif.--Feb. 13, 2003-- Venice, Calif.-Based Entertainment Marketing Agency Named Producer of Honda's "Civic Tour" and Announces New Honda Element Promotion marketingfactoryinc. (MFI), the Venice, Calif.-based boutique entertainment marketing agency continues to win key national consumer accounts, adding more m ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 13, 2003--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today declared a regular $.05 per share dividend. The dividend will be paid April 1, 2003, to shareholders of record as of March 7, 2003. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, ... Continue reading
Reynolds Elects Cognos CEO to Board of Directors; Re-Elects Four Board Members
Reynolds CEO Offers Positive Outlook at Annual Meeting: 'Momentum Continues to Build at Reynolds' DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today its shareholders elected Renato Zambonini to the board of directors and re-elected four current board members. Zambonini, 56, is chief executive of ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Reports Record 2002 Earnings, Sharply Higher Fourth-Quarter Sales and Earnings
Strength in motorhome and emergency-rescue markets, operating enhancements drive improved results CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 13 -- Fueled by operating improvements and strength in its core RV and emergency-rescue markets, Spartan Motors, Inc. today reported sharply higher sales and net earnings in the fourth quarter and re ... Continue reading
Supply Chain Management: Build-to-order and Mass Customization Drive Speedy Product Delivery
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--Feb. 13, 2003--Increasing emphasis on superior quality and the crucial bottom-line are compelling world-class companies to implement build-to-order/mass customization principles, to reduce excess inventory and speed product delivery, as part of their strategic supply chain management. A brand new stu ... Continue reading
The 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10; Truck Power Personified
CHICAGO, Feb. 13 -- The boldest and baddest pickup on the planet needs looks to match its swagger, and the 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 delivers from every angle. Drawing heavily on the Dodge tradition of producing powerful trucks with a strong sense of style, the Ram SRT-10's chiseled features were sculpted courtesy of Daiml ... Continue reading
Travel in Luxury ... Travel in an RV; See the Latest at the MARVAC Detroit Camper & RV Show
OKEMOS, Mich., Feb. 13 -- Leave behind your computer, telephone, television or all of the above for even a day to go camping? Forget it! Today's RVs allow you to bring along the luxuries of home -- computer hook-ups, home theaters with DVD players, CD players, telephone jacks, and large, double refrigerators, complete ... Continue reading
Williams Controls Reports First Quarter 2003 Results
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 13 -- Williams Controls, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WMCO) today reported results for the first fiscal quarter of 2003 ended December 31, 2002. Net sales of $12,112,000 for the first quarter ended December 31, 2002 were 6.1% higher than the net sales of $11,419,000 recorded for the corresponding quar ... Continue reading
Onyx Acceptance Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Feb. 13 -- Onyx Acceptance Corporation announced today its financial and operational results for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. Net income and earnings per diluted share for the quarter were $924 thousand and $0.18 respectively, compared to $359 thousand and $0.07 for the quarter ended Dec ... Continue reading
FORD SVT: A DECADE OF DELIVERING PERFORMANCE
CHICAGO, Ill., February 13, 2003 - For the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT), 2003 is an important year. Besides being Ford Motor Company’s Centennial year, SVT is celebrating its own milestone, ten years of producing high performance vehicles. Today at the Chicago Auto Show, John Coletti, Director of Ford SVT Prog ... Continue reading
MADE IN CANADA ENGINES POWER ALL-NEW MERCURY AND FORD MINIVANS
WINDSOR, Ont., Feb. 13, 2003 – Ford of Canada’s Essex Engine Plant in Windsor will supply V-6 engines for the all-new 2004 Mercury Monterey and Ford Freestar minivans – including a new 4.2-litre engine that is the largest and highest torque motor offered in a minivan. The Ford Freestar was unveiled to ... Continue reading
ALL-NEW FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN TO BE PRODUCED AT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT
TORONTO, ON, February 13, 2003 – The 2004 Ford Freestar minivan, unveiled at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto today, will deliver the best driving dynamics, most versatility, comfort and highest levels of safety and quality of any Ford minivan ever. The Freestar and the Mercury Monterey, which debu ... Continue reading
February 14, 2003; Bill Koenig writing for Bloomberg reported that William Clay Ford Jr. disagrees with analysts who say Ford Motor Co. should scrap the Mercury brand, which his grandfather started in 1939. "Mercury is part our plans going forward and we're looking to strengthen Mercury, not weaken it," the company's c ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT February 14, 2003: Beth Demain Reigber writing for the AP reported that Western European auto sales plunged 7 percent in January as worries about job security, war and a generally soft economy hampered big consumer spending. However, some observers said the declines in a few countries were simply a retreat fr ... Continue reading
Dealers looking to make a sale at Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO February 14, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reports that at the Chicago Auto Show, which opens to the public Friday, not only can you see the latest offerings from the world's top automakers -- you can work with a salesman to take one home. What better place to pitch a new ride than an 840,000-square-fo ... Continue reading
Tampa Bay Race Selected To Highlight Towing Benefits Of GMC Trucks
FOR RELEASE: February 13, 2003 Tampa Bay Race Selected To Highlight Towing Benefits Of GMC Trucks DETROIT - Building on its series sponsorship of the GMC Pro Grade APBA Offshore Series and official tow vehicle status, GMC has been named the title sponsor of the Offshore Grand Prix of Tampa Bay. The race will be held Oc ... Continue reading
Mears races his way into the Daytona 500
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, (704) 500-6068, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Mears races his way into the Daytona 500 Daytona Beach, Fla. (February 13, 2003) --- Casey Mears held it wide open on the last lap of the Gatorade 125 qualifying race and barely finished 15th to make the ... Continue reading
Older Kids Often Forgotten in Child Passenger Safety
Auto Dealers Urge Parents to Use Booster Seats for Their Older Children Before Hitting the Roads This Holiday Weekend MCCLEAN, Va., Feb. 13 -- As millions of Americans hit the roads this President's Day weekend, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) urges parents to protect the safety of their older childr ... Continue reading
CHIP GANASSI RACING ANNOUNCES NEW TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-500-6068 Brian Zepp, Target Chip Ganassi Racing, 317-896-1027 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2003 CHIP GANASSI RACING ANNOUNCES NEW TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE THROUGH TARGET CORPORATION PARTNERSHIP, LED BY MICROSOFT Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Syntel, Avaya ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 13, 2003 Norcross, GA - Looking beyond the common and typical family sedans, editors at PBS's MotorWeek television chose the all-new in their annual Drivers' Choice Awards as "Best Family Sedan." MotorWeek, America's long-running automotive magazine show, announced its annual Drivers' Choice Award ... Continue reading
Performance Vehicle Operations; the Enthusiast Heart of the Chrysler Group
CHICAGO, Feb. 13 -- While Dodge owners have been busy grabbing life by the horns, Chrysler Group executives and engineers have been grabbing life by the throttle with plans for some of the most outrageous production vehicles ever developed. Officially known as Performance Vehicle Operations (PVO), the engineering team ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002 Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 13 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FDMLQ) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2002. Fourth quarter 2002 sales were $1,289 million, compared to $1,292 million for the same period last year. For the fourth quarter 2002, Federal-Mogul reported ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento Wins 'Drivers' Choice' Award for Best Mid-Size SUV
CHICAGO, Feb. 13 -- The popular, all-new Sorento midsize SUV from Kia Motors America has earned MotorWeek's prestigious "Drivers' Choice" award for Best Midsize SUV of the 2003 model year. The award, presented by MotorWeek host and executive producer John Davis to Kia Motors President and CEO Peter Butterfield, was ann ... Continue reading
Marlin finishes fourth in Gatorade 125 qualifying race
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, (704) 500-6068, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Marlin finishes fourth in Gatorade 125 qualifying race Daytona Beach, Fla. (February 13, 2003) --- Sterling Marlin drove his #40 Coors Light Dodge to a fourth place finish in the first Gatorade 125 quali ... Continue reading
Juan Pablo Montoya comes to the rescue
London, February 13 -- If you were one of the unfortunate drivers stuck in your car two weeks ago along the M11 perhaps you were day dreaming that somebody would come and rescue you. Juan Pablo Montoya was voted the Formula One driver who you would most like to rescue you if your car broke down according to a recent Eu ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Sponsors 2003 Lowrider Tour
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 13 -- Exide Technologies, (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ) (www.exide.com ), a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, has signed an agreement with Lowrider magazine, a Primedia property, designating the premium Exide Select Orbital(R) XCD as the official battery of the 2003 Lowrider Legends T ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Reports Full-Year 2002 Net Income
MEDFORD, Ore., Feb. 13 -- Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that net earnings rose 49% to $32.32 million for the full-year 2002 compared to $21.75 million in 2001. Earnings per share rose 15% to $1.84 per share versus $1.60 in the same period last year. This was on 29% more diluted shares outstanding than in 2001. 20 ... Continue reading
The Nissan Foundation Announces New Funding Priorities
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 13, 2003-- Foundation will fund nonprofits that support its mission to build community by valuing cultural diversity and create career potential for young adults in the automotive industry The Nissan Foundation, a charitable giving arm of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), announced changes to its fund ... Continue reading
Coca-Cola, MBNA, iNDEMAND Boost NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway
PARTNERSHIPS WITH COCA-COLA, MBNA AND INDEMAND BOOST NASCAR SILICON MOTOR SPEEDWAY RACING CENTERS INDIANAPOLIS (February 14, 2003) – NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway has formed new marketing partnerships with Coca-Cola, MBNA America and iNDEMAND, it has been announced by William R. Donaldson, Chairman and CEO of Int ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces 2002 Results
BOLOGNA, Italy, Feb. 13 -- Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. , a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, today announced full year 2002 results for the period ended December 31, 2002. 2002 revenues were Euro 413.0 million representing a growth of 1.3% versus Euro 407.8 million in 2001. Revenues from motorcycle ... Continue reading
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