Nissan North America Unveils New Advertising Campaign Targeting the African American Market
GARDENA, Calif.--Jan. 15, 2003--Today, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced the launch of its new advertising campaign, entitled The Black Experience, targeting the African American market. The campaign has been specifically designed to celebrate African American achievement and honor African American shifters, s ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz E500 ENGINE: 5.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm/339 lb-ft @ 2,700-4,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 190.3 x 71.3 x 57.0 in. STICKER PRICE: $65,785 Every now and then a car comes along t ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo S80 T6 ENGINE: 2.9-liter turbocharged DOHC inline 6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 5200 rpm/280 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 109.9 in. LENGTH x HEIGHT: 189.8 x 57.2 in. STICKER PRICE: $46,670 Christmas always proves to be a diffic ... Continue reading
GM Racing - Dale Jr. Notes - Daytona Test, Jan. 15
CHEVROLET and PONTIAC Notes Contact: Nancy Wager NASCAR Preseason Thunder nmwager@aol.com Daytona International Speedway GM Racing Communications NASCAR Winston Cup Series - 2nd Test Session 727-784-8465 Wednesday, January 15, 2003 Page 1 DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 8 BUDWEISER CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - Highlights of Q&A's w ... Continue reading
Will Crossovers Replace SUV's?
DETROIT, Jan 15, 2003; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters editorialized that traditional sport utility vehicles -- those fuel-guzzlers beloved by automakers, berated by safety experts and burned by radical environmentalists -- may have finally peaked in popularity after a decade of growth. What's on the rise in their plac ... Continue reading
Dodge NASCAR Winston Cup Notes,Quotes from Wednesday at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway Ray Cooper NASCAR Winston Cup Test Session Golin/Harris International Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003. 803-466-9085 PAGE 1. RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge Intrepid) NOTE: Newman was second fastest in Wednesday morning practice session at 182.604 mph. ... Continue reading
The following statement can be attributed to Jay Cooney, Director of Safety Communications, General Motors Corporation: “According to the NHTSA’s own factual data, SUVs are among the safest vehicles on the road and have contributed to the dramatic decline in the nation’s fatality rate over the last de ... Continue reading
College for Creative Studies Announces Concept Car Awards
DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2003; Design transportation students from The College for Creative Studies (CCS) have selected the winners of the first annual Creative Concept Student Awards (CCS Awards) saluting concept vehicles displayed at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). While there are many automotive awards, ... Continue reading
GM Responds To NHTSA Remarks On Safety Of SUVs
DETROIT, January 14, 2003: Dow Jones reported that General Motors Corp. , responding to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report warning of the hazards of sports utility vehicles, said SUVs are among the safest vehicles on the road. On Tuesday, the NHTSA said SUVs aren't safe enough and are especially vu ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 15, 2003; Johnson Controls recently appointed Lynn Papalambros as vice president and general manager of the DaimlerChrysler Business Unit - North America at the company's Automotive Systems Group. In this position, she is responsible for leading Johnson Controls' automotive interiors business for ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2003; Despite an unsteady economy, America's passion for driving "luxury" and "super luxury" cars remains strong, according to an analysis by R. L. Polk & Co. Registrations of "super luxury" cars (vehicles with sticker prices of $100,000 or higher) total 6,187 through the first 10 months of 2002. This ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club Provides Safe Driving Tips for SUV Owners
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 15, 2003--Sport utility vehicle owners can lessen some concerns about their vehicles' safety by brushing up on their driving techniques, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today expressed concern about the increased r ... Continue reading
Newgen Lawsuit Successfully Defended
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 15, 2003; Newgen Results Corporation ("Newgen"), a wholly owned subsidiary of TeleTech Holdings, Inc. , and a leading provider of customer management solutions to the automotive industry, has successfully defended a lawsuit brought in Los Angeles Superior Court against Newgen and its parent corporation. ... Continue reading
GM Racing - Daytona Test - Jan. 14
Christian Fittipaldi is fastest Chevrolet -- Jeff Gordon Q&A's with media CHEVROLET and PONTIAC Notes Contact: Nancy Wager NASCAR Preseason Thunder nmwager@aol.com Daytona International Speedway GM Racing Communications NASCAR Winston Cup Series - 2nd Test Session 727-784-8465 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 Page 1 CHRISTIAN ... Continue reading
Eaton Will Supply Electronic Differentials for Future Chrysler Group Platform
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 15, 2003--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today that its EGerodisc(TM) electronic differential will be used on the front and rear axles of a future Chrysler Group vehicle platform. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. "Chrysler Group's decision t ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Hosts Bracket Drags Jan. 20
Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway 707-938-8448, xt. 107 Infineon Raceway Hosts Bracket Drags on Jan. 20 SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) ¯ Infineon Raceway will host the Winter Holiday Bracket Drags on Jan. 20 on the quarter-mile drag strip. ... Continue reading
Alcoa Announces Personnel Moves
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 15, 2003--Alcoa today announced a series of personnel changes involving some of its markets. William F. Christopher, 48, has been named executive vice president, Alcoa and Group President for Alcoa Aerospace, Automotive and Commercial Transportation. Last September, he assumed responsibility for aerosp ... Continue reading
Automotive News World Congress - Remarks by Robert A. Lutz
Robert A. Lutz Product Development and Chairman, GM North America Hyatt Regency Hotel - Dearborn, Michigan January 14, 2003 Thank you, Keith [Crain], and good evening everyone. It's great to be here tonight during the annual Automotive News World Congress. I hope that 2003 has started off well for everyone, and that al ... Continue reading
Nevada Tourism Grand Prize Is a 2003 Winnebago Sightseer
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 15, 2003; The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) will launch the $1 million Nevada RV Adventure Sweepstakes Jan. 18-26 at the recreational vehicle industry's largest U.S. trade show, Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt announced today. ... Continue reading
Ford's Aston Martin Hopes To " Vanquish" Competitors In Super-luxury Class
Dearborn, Mich. January 15, 2003; Bill Koenig writing for Bloomberg reportas that Ford Motor Co. said its Aston Martin will compete with DaimlerChrysler AG's Maybach and with Rolls Royce and Bentley as automakers try to increase sales of cars that sell for more than $200,000. "We want to play a role in that market," sa ... Continue reading
Japan's Takara "Toys" With Electric Car Drive
TOKYO, Jan 15, 2003; Yuka Obayashi writing for Reuters reported that Takara Co Ltd, the Japanese toymaker known for its hit Beyblade spinning top, plans to move its production of electric vehicles into higher gear this year with the launch of a new model aimed at adults. Japan's second-largest toymaker said on Wednesda ... Continue reading
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. Opens New $75 Million Warehouse Credit Line
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 14, 2003--Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. today announced that it has opened a new $75 million revolving warehouse credit facility. The new warehouse line is a structured finance facility with credit enhancement provided by Financial Security Assurance Inc. The warehouse credit facility will enab ... Continue reading
Eaton Announces Actions to Integrate Boston Weatherhead Business
CLEVELAND--Jan. 14, 2003--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced a number of actions to integrate the Boston Weatherhead business into Eaton's Fluid Power segment. "These initiatives, which involve both Boston Weatherhead and Eaton Fluid Power facilities, will improve efficiency, better u ... Continue reading
Market Scan Information Systems Names David Bartels Vice President, Sales
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Jan. 14, 2003-- Bartels to Expand Field Sales by 50%, Launch Inside Sales Team, and Work as One Team With Support to Build Lifelong Relationships With Customers Market Scan Information Systems, the leading provider of financing software solutions for automotive dealers, today announced the app ... Continue reading
SCS FRIGETTE INTRODUCES BUS A/C
The following MACS member has requested coverage of the attached press release. SCS Frigette will be exhibiting in booths 807/809 at the 23rd Annual MACS Convention and Trade Show January 31-Feb 1, 2003 in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott New Orleans. Marion J. Posen Manager of Sales and Marketing Mobile Air Conditio ... Continue reading
Winfield Capital Corp. Announces Investment in J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--Jan. 14, 2003--Winfield Capital Corp. announced today the closing of a debt investment in J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc. ("J.L. French" or the "Company") based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The financing involved the purchase of a 19% senior subordinated secured note (the "Senior Note"), of which ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Thai Unit Gives Back to Local Community
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mitsubishi Motors Thai Unit Gives Back to Local Community Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 15, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced its local subsidiary in Thailand, MMC Sittipol (MSC), established the Mitsubishi Motors Jumbo Fund and plans to j ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors' Exports From Thailand Set to Top 500, 000
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mitsubishi Motors' Exports From Thailand Set to Top 500,000; New Investment Marks Continued Commitment to Thai Market Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 15, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced that cumulative exports from MMC Sittipol (MSC)-MMC's ... Continue reading
SAE SoCal: Motorsports Tire Meeting on Tuesday, January 28th.
> Attention All SAE Members: We are pleased to invite you to a special > presentation by Chuck Hallum, of Hallum Racing. The presentation topic is > "Dynamic Traction Characteristics of Tires". Chuck is a racecar > engineering consultant and retired aerospace engineer. He has experience > working with NHRA, NASCAR, and ... Continue reading
More Comprehensive Products for Polk's Aftermarket Customers
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 14, 2003; R. L. Polk & Co. today announced that it has entered into a data licensing agreement with Technologue Inc., for the supply of Technologue's Original Equipment Part Number and Application Data. Under the terms of the agreement, Technologue will provide Polk North America access to its O ... Continue reading
Rust Can be Unsafe if it Affects Windshield Seal
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 14, 2003; Rust on your car can be more than just unsightly. If rust has formed around the perimeter of your windshield, it could affect the windshield's installation and performance, according to a leading automotive replacement glass industry expert. "The only way to correct corrosion on a vehicle is ... Continue reading
Hola Dieter, Hispanics' Auto-Buying Examined in JDP Study
DETROIT January 14, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reports that Hispanics account for 8 percent of new car and truck buyers, though many are critical of the service they receive at dealerships, according to a new survey. The report from J.D. Power and Associates says Hispanics, who represent 11 percent of the p ... Continue reading
GM to Expand XM Satellite Radio Installs
DETROIT, january 14, 2003; The AP reported that -- General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it plans to offer XM Satellite Radio on 44 of its 57 GM models, or about 75 percent of its cars. The news sent the satellite-radio company's shares surging. Shares of XM Satellite Radio Holdings jumped 58 cents, or 19 percent, to close ... Continue reading
Miller Time: CEO Bowlin Replaced
MILWAUKEE January 14, 2003; Carrie Antlfinger writing for the AP reported that the new owner of Miller Brewing Co. is replacing John Bowlin as the chief executive and president of the second largest U.S. brewery. Norman Adami, chairman and managing director of South African Breweries operations in South Africa, was nam ... Continue reading
Automobile Sales Boost December Retail Sales
WASHINGTON January 14, 2003; Jeannine Aversa writing for the AP reported that brisk sales of automobiles offset lackluster holiday business for other merchants and gave a boost to retail sales in December, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. Retail sales went up 1.2 percent from November, which had a 0.9 percent ... Continue reading
NHTSA Investigates Stalling SUV's And Air Bag Malfunctions
DETROIT, Jan 14, 2003; Reuters reported that U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into 150,000 General Motors Corp. <GM.N> sport utility vehicles after 36 reports of engines stalling without warning. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the complaints involve 2002 GMC Envoys ... Continue reading
Japan's FHI Parent Of Subaru: Sales Up 3%
TOKYO, Jan 15, 2003; Reuters reported that Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. the maker of Subaru cars, said on Wednesday it expects to sell 568,000 vehicles worldwide this calendar year, up 2.4 percent from 2002. The automaker, 20 percent owned by General Motors Corp, also said it planned to produce 562,400 vehicles g ... Continue reading
Indianapolis Motor Speedway To Be Added to NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY TO BE ADDED TO NASCAR SILICON MOTOR SPEEDWAY SIMULATORS INDIANAPOLIS (January 14, 2003) – The world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval will soon become a part of the NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway experience when the track is added to the unique racing center simulators on February ... Continue reading
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Reinstates Consumer Fraud Class Action Against Harley-Davidson
MILWAUKEE--Jan. 14, 2003-- An Estimated One Hundred Thousand 1999 and Early-2000 Model Harley Motorcycles Are Equipped with Allegedly Defective Engines Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, plaintiff's co-counsel in Tietsworth, et al. v. Harley-Davidson, Inc., and Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a consumer fraud clas ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: International Turmoil Pushes Gas Prices Higher
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 14, 2003--The January monthly average price of gasoline in Southern California rose 5.2 cents, compared with last month, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California average price for regular self-serve unleaded gasoline is $1.611, up fro ... Continue reading
Dodge NASCAR Winston Cup Notes From Daytona Test on 1-14-03
Daytona International Speedway Ray Cooper NASCAR Winston Cup Test Session Golin/Harris International Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003. 803-466-9085 PAGE 1. WARD BURTON (No. 22 Caterpillar Dodge Intrepid) "It feels real good now. ... Continue reading
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