Car Review: 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE <br> ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 245 hp @ 5,800 rpm/246 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 110.2 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 191.5 x 70.4 x 57.9 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $28,687<p> If you ha ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Wagon ENGINE: 2.5-liter H-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 165 hp @ 5,600 rpm/166 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with sport shift WHEELBASE: 104.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.4 x 68.7 x 59.6 in. STICKER PRICE: $27,392 Driving the Subaru ... Continue reading
Dodge Intrepid post two fastest laps at final DIS test.
Daytona International Speedway Ray Cooper NASCAR Winston Cup Test Session Golin/Harris International Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003. 803-466-9085 PAGE 7. KYLE PETTY (No. 45 Georgia Pacific Dodge Intrepid) NOTE: Petty posted the fastest time in the first test session on Thursday at 48.984 seconds, 183.733 mph. ... Continue reading
Toby LaGrange's Top 25 Fonda Speedway Drivers, Part 1
Located on the banks of the mighty Mohawk River, Fonda Speedway has seen many stellar drivers come through their gates, enough so to make those gates legendary and the track to earn the nickname “The Track of Champions”. This week will be part one of my top 25 DRIVERS of all time at the Fonda Speedway. Note ... Continue reading
AutoTradeCenter Signs Agreement with Chrysler Financial for E.L.V.I.S. Enhancement
MESA, Ariz.--Jan. 16, 2003--AutoTradeCenter Inc. (OTC BB: AUTC) announced today the signing of an agreement with Chrysler Financial, a brand of DaimlerChrysler Services North America, for the development of an Internet enhancement to their current E.L.V.I.S. (Electronic Lease Vehicle Inventory System) program. The enha ... Continue reading
Auxer Acquisition of Viva Completed
PATERSON, N.J.--Jan. 16, 2003--The Auxer Group, Inc. (OTCBB: AXGI) announced today that the stock exchange and reorganization agreement with Viva Airlines, Inc. was completed on January 15, 2003. Robert J. Scott has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Auxer and has been elected as the Chairman of the Board. Eug ... Continue reading
MENLO PARK, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2003-- Bell Canada Introduces "Emily" as the Speech Persona for 310-BELL Customer Call Center Nuance , the speech experts, today announced that Bell Canada, Canada's largest telecommunications carrier, has teamed with Nuance to voice-enable its 310-BELL customer service line. Designed to si ... Continue reading
Ceradyne Inc. Shares Acquired by Needham & Company Funds; Shares Formerly Held by Ford Motor Company
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2003--Ceradyne, Inc. today announced that approximately 927,000 shares of Ceradyne common stock have been acquired by mutual funds and private investment funds associated with Needham & Company, Inc. The shares were formerly held by the Ford Motor Company. Joel Moskowitz, Ceradyne Chief Exe ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2003--Diodes Incorporated will host a conference call at 8 a.m. PST (11 a.m. EST) on Tuesday, February 4th, 2003 to discuss 2002 fourth-quarter and year-end results. The Company also announced that it now expects to report a sequential improvement in both net income and earnings per s ... Continue reading
Harmon to Represent BE&K Industrial Services in National Craft Professional of the Year Competition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Jan. 16, 2003--BE&K Industrial Services Vice President Sue Steele announced today that Carl Harmon, Sr. will represent the company in a national competition sponsored by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Harmon is a certified ironworker, carpenter, pipefitter and welder with over 30 years ... Continue reading
Littelfuse to Report Fourth Quarter Results January 27
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Jan. 16, 2003--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced it will release results for the fourth quarter of 2002 prior to the opening of the market on Monday, January 27, 2003. Company management will host a conference call later that morning, January 27, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern/10:00 a.m. Central time to discus ... Continue reading
Littelfuse to Report Fourth Quarter Results January 27
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Jan. 16, 2003--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced it will release results for the fourth quarter of 2002 prior to the opening of the market on Monday, January 27, 2003. Company management will host a conference call later that morning, January 27, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern/10:00 a.m. Central time to discus ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Jan. 16, 2003--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced that it will present its growth strategies at the Bear Stearns Tenth Annual Commercial Aerospace and Defense Conference January 27-28, 2003. Charlie Szews, executive vice president and chief financial officer, is scheduled to present on Tuesday, January ... Continue reading
Port of Los Angeles Opts for Alternative Fuel Trucks for Use Around Terminals, Harbor Area
SAN PEDRO, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2003--As part of its collective efforts to reduce air emissions in and around the harbor, the Port of Los Angeles this fiscal year has added eight new alternative fuel trucks and cars to its existing fleet of construction vehicles and equipment. The trucks are powerful enough to haul cargo a ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 16, 2003--PPG Industries reported today fourth quarter net income of $94 million, or 55 cents a share, including an aftertax charge of $4 million, or 2 cents a share, to reflect the increase in value of PPG stock included in a previously reported asbestos settlement agreement. Excluding this charge, ne ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has begun shipping production quantities of a new aluminum component used in a variety of GM's small car platforms, including the Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Grand Am and Sunfire, and Saturn VUE, ION and L Series. Superior ... Continue reading
Textron Systems Awarded $11M Army Contract for Production of the Armored Security Vehicle
WILMINGTON, Mass.--Jan. 16, 2003--Textron Systems announced today that its Marine and Land Operations based in New Orleans, LA, was awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Tank-automotive & Armaments Command, to manufacture the Armored Security Vehicle (ASV) for the U. S. Army. This contract is valued at over $11.4 million ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Jan. 16, 2003--Dr. Don Ratliff, President and CEO of Velant, Inc., a leading provider of transportation planning solutions, announced that he has published a new publicly available white paper entitled "10 Rules for Logistics Optimization." The paper offers readers ten fundamental concepts that can provide gre ... Continue reading
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Jan. 16, 2003--Despite the fact that competing time-triggered communication protocols are under development, efforts to introduce by-wire technologies into motor vehicles will not be deterred, according to a new study by Allied Business Intelligence Inc (ABI). FlexRay and TTP (time-triggered protocol) ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Reports Second Quarter Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas--Jan. 16, 2003--AmeriCredit Corp. today announced a net loss of $27.6 million, or $0.18 per share, for its second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2002, versus earnings of $80.6 million, or $0.91 per share, for the same period a year earlier. This was the first quarter that AmeriCredit structured its ... Continue reading
Ameron International Corp. Announces Quarterly Dividend and Annual Meeting Date
PASADENA, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2003--Ameron International Corporation : The Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 32 cents per share of common stock payable February 18, 2003 to stockholders of record January 23, 2003 and has established February 11, 2003 as the record date in connection with its Annual M ... Continue reading
China's top auto firm posts 45 pct 2002 sales rise
SHANGHAI, Jan 16, 2003; Reuters reported that China's biggest automaker, First Automotive Works (FAW), said on Thursday it sold 580,000 vehicles in 2002, a surge of 45 percent from the previous year as domestic demand accelerated. Turnover leapt 34.8 percent to 84 billion yuan ($10.2 billion) in 2002, breaking the $10 ... Continue reading
HAYWARD, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2003--AvantGo, Inc. , a leading provider of mobile enterprise software, today announced the debut of General Motors "PDA Showroom" mobile application at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The mobile application, delivered through the My AvantGo(R) service, allows atten ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Jan. 16, 2003-- Q3 EPS Gains 30% to a Record $0.26 Per Share Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced record sales and earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended December 28, 2002. Sales increased 15.8% to $60.7 million compared to $52.4 million last year, driven by a comparable store sales ... Continue reading
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash.--Jan. 16, 2003-- Airbiquity is teaming up with OnStar to facilitate delivery of its in-vehicle safety, security and information services. Airbiquity's aqLink(TM) software will be installed beginning this year on vehicles equipped with the OnStar telematics system. The aqLink software will enhan ... Continue reading
Pall Wins $11 Million Contract for Australian Magnesium's Stanwell Plant
EAST HILLS, N.Y.--Jan. 16, 2003--Pall Corporation announced that it has been awarded an $11 million contract by Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd to provide several high temperature filter systems for a new magnesium production facility currently being built for Australian Magnesium Corporation Ltd's (AMC) Stanwell Magnesiu ... Continue reading
Simula Leverages Strategic Partnerships and Licenses To Grow Defense Group
TEMPE, Ariz.--Jan. 16, 2003--Simula, Inc. (AMEX: SMU) announced today that its Defense Group completed 14 strategic partnership agreements and technology licenses during the past eight months. Agreements include joint marketing and development agreements, exclusive supply agreements, and licensing of technology both in ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Appoints Two Independent Directors
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Jan. 16, 2003--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced that Robert E. Mellor and Richard A. Berenson had been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors effective November 14, 2002. Mr. Berenson has assumed the additional role of Chairman of the Audit Committee. In addition, W. Gary Wood has retir ... Continue reading
Dodge NASCAR Winston Cup Notes, Quotes from Thursday Daytona Test Session
Daytona International Speedway Ray Cooper NASCAR Winston Cup Test Session Golin/Harris International Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003. 803-466-9085 PAGE 1. BILL ELLIOTT (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Intrepid) "Ray (Evernham) has given me a great opportunity. ... Continue reading
Dodge NASCAR Winston Cup Notes, Quotes from Thursday Daytona Test Session
Daytona International Speedway Ray Cooper NASCAR Winston Cup Test Session Golin/Harris International Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003. 803-466-9085 PAGE 1. BILL ELLIOTT (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Intrepid) "Ray (Evernham) has given me a great opportunity. ... Continue reading
KJ Eclipses NHRA National Records in Pre-Season Testing
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 <A HREF="mailto:jgknapp@tmgsports.net">jgknapp@tm gsports.net</A> KJ Eclipses NHRA National Records in Pre-season Testing 6.716 second, 205.01 mph blast the best in Bradenton test session Bradenton, Fla., January 15, 2003 - Although the official start of ... Continue reading
GM Racing Notes - Daytona Test, Jan. 16
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 Thursday, January 16, 2003 Page 1 DOUG DUCHARDT, GM RACING GROUP MANAGER, OVAL TRACK, COMMENTS ON THE 2003 NASCAR WI ... Continue reading
California DMV Revokes Allstate Insurance Company's Electronic Access to Confidential Driver Records
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2003--The California Department of Motor Vehicles today revoked Allstate Insurance Company's electronic access to confidential driver license and vehicle registration information, because the company failed to adhere to state laws and regulations concerning access to those records. The DMV ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2003 BMW 325i and 540i Sport Wagons
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS If BMW didn't actually invent the serious sports sedan, it has certainly made the concept its own. The 3-Series and 5-Series sedans are benchmarks in their respective classes - just check how often they are mentioned in competitor's advertising and promotional literature. And then, ... Continue reading
McLaren Board of Directors Announces Management Reorganization
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 16, 2003; On December 11, 2002 at a Board McLaren's meeting, a new management structure was announced. To fill the vacancies created by the departure of Steven Rossi, the company's past President, CEO and a Director who resigned to pursue other interests, a new management team of Wiley McCoy as CEO ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Wins Accolade for Detroit Auto Show Exhibition Design
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2003; Ford Motor Company has been honored by with an Eyes on Design Award for "Most Significant Exhibit Design" at the North American International Auto Show 2003 in Detroit. The Awards, co- sponsored by Michelin North America and Johnson Controls, acknowledge design excellence in the automotive fiel ... Continue reading
For 2002, GM earned $1.7 billion, or $3.35 per share
Excluding Hughes and special items, $3.9 billion, or $6.98 per share In the fourth quarter, GM earned $1.0 billion, or $1.71 per share Excluding Hughes, $934 million, or $1.67 per share Record revenue, market share gains in three automotive regions, strong cash generation, and improved cost performance were key highlig ... Continue reading
Pontiac Solstice Gets Green Light
Detroit January 16, 2003; Mark Phaelan writing for the Detroit Free Press reported that General Motors Corp. said it plans to build the affordable Pontiac Solstice roadster it introduced as a concept car a year ago. GM Vice Chairman Robert Lutz said the rear-drive convertible would have to sell for less than $25,000 wh ... Continue reading
F-1 driving aids banned as teams consider cost cuts
LONDON January 16, 2003; Alex Duff writing for Bloomberg reported that Formula One's ruling body banned a driving aid for the 2003 season, stopped teams using a spare car and pledged more changes to help the sport weather a decline in sponsorship revenue. Teams may no longer use telemetry, a device that allows the pit- ... Continue reading
Delphi gets $135 million Volkswagen vehicle-electronics order
Detroit January 15, 2003; Dan Hart writing for Bloomberg reports that Delphi Corp. won a $135 million order from Volkswagen AG for electronic controls for windshield wipers, turn signals and other components as the auto-parts maker relies less on former parent General Motors Corp. The control units, which also govern v ... Continue reading
China's top auto firm posts 45 pct 2002 sales rise
SHANGHAI, Jan 16, 2003; Reuters reported that China's biggest automaker, First Automotive Works (FAW), said on Thursday it sold 580,000 vehicles in 2002, a surge of 45 percent from the previous year as domestic demand accelerated. Turnover leapt 34.8 percent to 84 billion yuan ($10.2 billion) in 2002, breaking the $10 ... Continue reading
Winner of Thrifty Honeymoon Disasters Contest
TULSA, Okla., Jan. 16, 2003; Thankfully, not many couples recount their honeymoon as "the stuff of nightmares." In the case of Katie and Ben Buchanan of Oregon however, that is exactly what made them the grand prize winner of Thrifty Car Rental's 9th Annual Honeymoon Disasters® Contest -- a great Valentine's Day surpr ... Continue reading
Do Ponies Eat Sushi? Mazda Motor Denies Report It Will Produce Mustang
TOKYO January 15, 2003; Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. Thursday denied a media report that the company will start producing Ford Motor Co.'s Mustang sports car. The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in its Thursday morning edition that AutoAlliance International Inc., a 50-50 joint venture between Mazda and Ford, will begin pro ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Design and Technology Revolution
-- As the North American International Auto Show convenes this week in Detroit, automakers are rolling out their best and brightest, and the theme this year is vehicles that can do just about anything. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_s ... Continue reading
Racing Champions Ertl Completes Transition in Leadership; Names Curt Stoelting CEO
GLEN ELLYN, Ill.--Jan. 15, 2003--Racing Champions Ertl Corporation today announced that Curt Stoelting, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Bob Dods, currently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will remain Chai ... Continue reading
GOTHENBURG, Sweden--Jan. 15, 2003--Now in its second year, COMDEX Scandinavia has returned to Gothenburg (Goteborg), Sweden, to provide its attendees with the hottest developments in established and emerging technologies in the IT industry from the countries of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. Being held Jan. 14-1 ... Continue reading
Thinkpath Continues To Win New Business
TORONTO--Jan. 15, 2003--Thinkpath Inc., (OTCBB:THTHF), a market leader in Engineering Knowledge Management solutions, announced today that it has won recurring business with two existing clients totaling approximately US$1 million in revenue. As the IT and Engineering solutions provider of choice, Thinkpath has enjoyed ... Continue reading
ABAQUS, Inc., Announces Release of ABAQUS/Foundation
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--Jan. 15, 2003-- Software delivers full-featured linear static and dynamic finite element analysis, sets a new standard for price performance and license flexibility ABAQUS, Inc., the world's leading provider of advanced finite element analysis (FEA) software, today announced the availability of a new p ... Continue reading
WORCESTER, Mass.--Jan. 15, 2003--Allegro MicroSystems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of semiconductor products, today announced the closure of the wafer fab and completion of the sale of its 250,000 square foot facility in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania for an undisclosed amount. The buyer will use the facility for purposes ... Continue reading
WORCESTER, Mass.--Jan. 15, 2003--Allegro MicroSystems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of semiconductor products, today announced the closure of the wafer fab and completion of the sale of its 250,000 square foot facility in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania for an undisclosed amount. The buyer will use the facility for purposes ... Continue reading
ARCA appoints Edwards to head up Performance Certification Department TOLEDO OH (1-15-03) ARCA has formally announced the appointment of Billy Edwards to head up its Performance Certification Department. ARCA’s expertise with automobiles in racing situations is well established over the company’s 50 years of sancti ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--Jan. 15, 2003--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (OTCBB: CYCY), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing custom-fitted accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), is pleased to announce that corporate management has scheduled a conference call with the investment community for Tuesday Janua ... Continue reading
EWI Closes Sale of First Tire Processing Plant
AJAX, Ontario--Jan. 15, 2003--Environmental Waste International Inc. ("EWI") (TSX VENTURE:YEW) has closed the first commercial sale of its Reverse Polymerization Tire Processing Plant. An EWI model TR3000 has been sold to a private UK company for an operation to be located in the UK. EWI has received a deposit of over ... Continue reading
International Rectifier Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for January 23
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Jan. 15, 2003--International Rectifier Corporation will release its December-quarter financial results on Thursday, January 23, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Pacific time, followed by a conference call at 2:15 p.m. Pacific time. CEO Alex Lidow and CFO Mike McGee will discuss the company's fiscal second ... Continue reading
Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. Announces Completion of Merger
UNIONDALE, N.Y.--Jan. 15, 2003--Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. announced today that it has completed the previously announced merger with CHL Holdings Corp. In the merger, Interstate's public stockholders will receive $6.00 in cash per share. As previously announced, the merger was approved by stockholders h ... 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
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Mercedes-Benz Japan Acquires NetSol's LeaseSoft Modules to Build Its MIS Database
CALABASAS, Calif.--Jan. 15, 2003--NetSol Technologies Inc. , a developer of proprietary software applications, today announced that it has signed a contract with Mercedes-Benz Finance Co. Ltd. Japan (MBF Japan) to deploy the data module of its industry-leading LeaseSoft software product. NetSol cannot disclose the actu ... Continue reading
Microphonics Reports Improved Product Sales and Pretax Income
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Jan. 15, 2003--Microphonics, a leader in sales and engineering of ultrasound detection equipment, announced today that revenue from product sales for the year 2002 was an increase of some 26% when compared to the prior year. This improvement was achieved during a period of time while the majority of t ... Continue reading
Modine Board Announces Dividend
RACINE, Wis.--Jan. 15, 2003--Modine Manufacturing Company Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 12.5 cents per share on outstanding common stock, payable March 6, 2003 to all shareholders of record February 21, 2003. Modine specializes in thermal management, bringing heating and cooling technology to dive ... Continue reading
Modine Board Promotes Rayburn to President and CEO and Elects Him to the Board of Directors
RACINE, Wis.--Jan. 15, 2003--The Modine Manufacturing Company Board of Directors announced today at its regular board meeting that David B. Rayburn was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer and elected to the board. Mr. Rayburn will report to Donald R. Johnson who will continue as Chairman of the Board. Mr. ... Continue reading
One Third of Americans Don't Think the Super Bowl is So Super
STAMFORD, Conn.--Jan. 15, 2003-- New InsightExpress Survey Finds Many Passing on the "Big Game"; for Those That Do Watch--Almost Half Tune in for the Commercials On January 26th more than half of all Americans (54%) will watch the Super Bowl - but not just for the game. A survey of 500 Americans conducted by InsightExp ... Continue reading
OSGi Alliance and ERTICO Announce Collaboration for 3rd Generation Telematics Development
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Jan. 15, 2003-- 3GT project leverages the OSGi specifications to find solutions to the telematics lifecycle conflict The Open Service Gateway Initiative (OSGi)(TM) alliance and ERTICO today formally announced their collaboration in the 3rd Generation Telematics (3GT) project, tasked with finding solu ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Jan. 15, 2003--Transbotics Corporation, (OTCBB:TNSB.OB) (www.transbotics.com), announced they received an expansion order from a client in the food & beverage industry. The order totaling approximately $330,000, includes vehicles, controls, hardware, software, engineering services and related equipment ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Jan. 15, 2003--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, will host a conference call discussing financial results for its fourth quarter and full-year 2002 on Wednesday, February 19, at 2 pm ET/ 1 pm CT/ 12 pm MT/ 11 pm PT. The call will follow the release that morning of fourth qua ... Continue reading
Wescast To Supply Manifolds For Future Chrysler Group Engines
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Jan. 15, 2003--Wescast Industries Inc. (TSX:WCS.A) announced today it has been chosen by the Chrysler Group to supply cast and machined iron exhaust manifolds for the 2.7L and 3.5L engine programs. Wescast has been supplying the Chrysler Group with exhaust manifold castings for this program for the ... Continue reading
Isuzu and GM to Set Up New Joint Venture Company for Power Train Systems
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Isuzu and GM to Set Up New Joint Venture Company for Power Train Systems Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 16, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Isuzu Motors Limited has established with General Motors Corporation a new joint venture company called GMI Diesel Engineering Ltd. (GMIDEL), which wi ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2003; The DENSO navigation system equipped on the Lexus GS Series earned a top ranking in overall customer satisfaction in the recently released J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Navigation System Usage and Satisfaction Study(SM). DENSO tied for the top ranking with Alpine. In addition, the DENSO navigat ... Continue reading
American Honda to Feature XM Satellite Radio on Key Models
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 15, 2003; Known for its leading-edge technology, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. will further enhance its products by offering XM Satellite Radio on several of its key Acura and Honda models. Scheduled to be released in the spring of 2003, the 2004 Acura RL will be delivered with XM Satellite Radi ... Continue reading
Survey Shows Seat Belt Use Increases to Highest Level Ever in the U.S.
* 85% of adults now claim to always wear seat belts in front seats of cars * Obesity is still a major U.S. health concern * Smoking by Americans hardly declines in recent years ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 15 -- Twenty years ago, when The Harris Poll(R) first began to track seat belt use, only 19% of American adults claimed t ... Continue reading
Former Formula One Principal Craig Pollock Joins Champ Car World Series with Formation of PK Racing
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 15, 2003; Well-versed in what it takes to win in the major leagues of open-wheel auto racing, former British American Racing team principal Craig Pollock and high-tech industry giant Kevin Kalkhoven have set their sights on the 2003 Champ Car World Series with today's announcement of the formation of ... Continue reading
Former Formula One Principal Craig Pollock Joins Champ Car World Series with Formation of PK Racing
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 15, 2003; Well-versed in what it takes to win in the major leagues of open-wheel auto racing, former British American Racing team principal Craig Pollock and high-tech industry giant Kevin Kalkhoven have set their sights on the 2003 Champ Car World Series with today's announcement of the formation of ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces Final Weekend Entertainment Lineup
DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2003; As the 2003 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) draws to a close this weekend, auto show aficionados and their families planning on catching the last of the fun should mark their calendars with the following activities, sights and entertainment venues. Starting inside the NAIAS Food C ... Continue reading
Are You Kidding Me? Cash-poor US Police to Get Cars that Carry Ads
DALLAS, Jan 16, 2003; Jon Herskovitz writing for Reuters filed this news feature. This murder scene investigation is sponsored by America's favourite laundry detergent and this drunk-driving arrest is brought to you by the cola that has brought smiles and safe driving to millions worldwide. In coming months, these scen ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Jan. 15, 2003-- GlobalAutoIndustry.com, in association with Automotive News, will hold a "How to Succeed in China" seminar exclusively for automotive supplier executives from 8 a.m. to noon on Jan. 30 at the Troy Marriott featuring presentations from leading China and AsiaPacific experts. The following lun ... Continue reading
SEMA Shows Off Hottest Market Segment at International Auto Salon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 Lisa Guth, lisag@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 181 SEMA SHOWS OFF HOTTEST MARKET SEGMENT AT INTERNATIONAL AUTO SALON SEMA’s Only Trade and Consumer Show Expands into the Los Angeles Convention Center DIAM ... Continue reading
Nissan First Automaker To Win 1- and 3-Year Shareholder Value
DEARBORN, Mich.--Jan. 15, 2003--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today was presented with a pair of 2002 Shareholder Value Awards recognizing shareholder return performance by an automotive manufacturer during one- and three-year periods. The awards were presented jointly by Automotive News and PriceWaterhouseCoopers during the ... Continue reading
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