SatCon Selected to Develop New Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Train
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--June 18, 2002--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) , a leader in critical powering solutions, announced today that it was selected by the U. S. Department of Energy to develop an optimized hybrid electric vehicle drive train. The drive train consists of a motor controller and a traction motor that drives ... Continue reading
Car Reviews: 2002 Ford Focus ZX5
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS If it seems that hatchbacks are making a comeback, think globally. They never left in Europe and Asia, where narrow, crowded roads and expensive fuel put a premium on small cars with good space utilization and fuel efficiency. European hatchbacks, in particular, are not necessarily ... Continue reading
Car Reviews- 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Thirty-plus years ago, when the first Federal emissions and safety standards came into being, conventional wisdom said performance was dead. The muscle cars and sports cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s would be remembered as the high-water mark of speed and power, never to be ... Continue reading
Ford's luxury group announces more management changes
June 17, 2002 DETROIT AP reported that the general manager at Ford Motor Co.'s luxury group is leaving the company after a shake-up announced Thursday that eliminated her job. Former general manager Sue Calloway said because her position was being eliminated, "I feel that it is the right time for me to pursue other opp ... Continue reading
Nissan Raises U.S. Prices on Maxima as Much as 1.7%
June 18, 2002 BLOOMBERG is reporting that Nissan Motor Co. raised prices for the Maxima midsize sedan by as much as 1.7 percent as the third-largest Japanese automaker tries to increase profit in the biggest auto market. Prices for 2003 models rose $200, to $24,899, for the GXE with automatic transmission; $200, to $25 ... Continue reading
SUV production solidifies future for Oklahoma City plant
June 18, 2002 Oklahoma City AP reports that the outgoing manager of a General Motors plant drove a white GMC Envoy XL off the assembly line here Monday as the company announced completion of a $750 million project to convert the factory from production of passenger cars to mid-size SUVs. "The investment secured the fut ... Continue reading
June 18, 2002 REUTERS in a follow up story to the charity auction in Detroit submited this feature. A 10-year-oldA Ford, deemed unfit for driving on public roads, has sold for more than $1 million in a deal even the pushiest used-car salesman might call too good to be true. It happened Sunday when Ford Motor Co. put 51 ... Continue reading
WOMAN MOTORIST Newsletter for 06/17/2002
Welcome to the WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 06/17/2001 These updates are designed to tell you what's new in WOMAN MOTORIST Internet magazine at http://www.womanmotorist.com, the prize for the current month's contest, upcoming radio programs, special projects, events and more. You joined this list by filling out ... Continue reading
TekSci and eNGENUITY Form Software Development Partnership
PHOENIX & MONTREAL--June 18, 2002-- Agreement provides customers with tools, services and extensive experience for complete safety-critical solution. TekSci, a real-time, embedded consulting company specializing in Safety-Critical Software Development and eNGENUITY Technologies Inc. , a leading supplier of collaborativ ... Continue reading
Simula Inc. Announces Personnel Changes and Promotions
TEMPE, Ariz.--June 18, 2002--Simula, Inc. (AMEX: SMU) today announced certain personnel changes and promotions. Gregory J. Scaven has been named President of Simula Automotive Safety Devices, Inc. Scaven, 39, has been with Simula since October 1998. He joined the automotive segment as the Executive Director of Engineer ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT, June 18 Reuters reported that the head of German-U.S. auto giant DaimlerChrysler was quoted as saying on Tuesday that the firm was on course to meet its targets this year. "All-in-all, I can clearly underline the trend which we sketched out in the first quarter," Chief Executive Juergen Schrempp was quoted a ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON and GLACIER, Mont., June 18 -- Tourists to Montana's Glacier National Park wanting to experience skirting the sheer cliffs and glacial summits across the Continental Divide once again don't have to worry about driving. They can relax while taking in the breathtaking scenery thanks to the return of the park's ... Continue reading
Nihon Keizai says DaimlerChrysler will sell Mitsubishi trucks,
June 18, 2002 TOKYO -- Bloomberg News reports that DaimlerChrysler AG will sell Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s small Canter trucks after it stops producing its own Vario truck,accordong to the Nihon Keizai newspaper. They went on to report that The Japanese automaker's shares rose as much as 8.6 percent, their biggest rise ... Continue reading
TOKYO, June 17 Reuters repeated a story that appeared in the newspaper, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, DaimlerChrysler AG will stop making its Vario small trucks as early as next year and consolidate small truck operations with partner Mitsubishi Motors Corp <7211.T> to combat weak demand worldwide, a Japanese daily reported on ... Continue reading
IRL president hears Tracy's Indy 500 appeal
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Ap reported that deciding whether Helio Castroneves or Paul Tracy won the Indianapolis 500 is now the job of IRL president Tony George. After a full day of presenting witnesses and evidence in support of their drivers at a closed hearing, team owners Barry Green and Roger Penske left without saying ... Continue reading
SEOUL, June 18 Reuters reported that in the land of the World Cup,Hyundai Motor Co, said today the company had reached agreement with a workers' union on wages and bonuses, averting a planned full strike. "Both sides reached a tentative agreement after two days of intensive talks," a company spokesman told Reuters. Hyu ... Continue reading
Way To Go America! GM to Keep N.J. Plant an Extra Year
DETROIT AP has reported that General Motors Corp.'s Linden, N.J. truck plant has at least a one year reprieve, the automaker said Monday. Strong sales of the Chevrolet S-10 pickup and Blazer will keep the plant open until at least the third quarter of 2005, GM spokesman Pat Morrissey said. The plant, which employs 1,50 ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Dealer Group Officers and Board Members Elected
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., June 17 -- The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) enters its 99th year as the nation's largest metropolitan dealer group with over 750 franchised new-car dealer and allied members in the Chicago and northwest Indiana area. Election results for the group's 2002-03 officers and board of d ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO The AP is reporting that in yet another sign of the high-tech industry's humbling times, Web browser pioneer Marc Andreessen abandoned his ambition to build a Web services giant Monday and agreed to sell most of his latest brainchild, Loudcloud Inc., to computer systems consultant Electronic Data Systems. ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles business Ad Campaign Launched
FOR RELEASE: June 17, 2002 New work touts value of good decision-making, benefits of certification Detroit - General Motors Corporation is set to unveil a new national advertising campaign to support its Certified Used Vehicles business. Created by Mullen of Wenham, Mass., the new magazine ads are set to debut in Augus ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: June 17, 2002 GM Dealer Supply Advantage to drive cost savings for GM dealerships DETROIT, Michigan - General Motors Corporation today announced the creation of GM Dealer Supply Advantage, an advanced procurement Web site designed to drive cost savings for GM dealers. Supported by Covisint, LLC and The Rey ... Continue reading
JIMMY KITE RETURNS TO MIDGET RANKS AT IRP
KITE MOTORSPORTS JIMMY KITE RETURNS TO MIDGET RANKS AT IRP -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- STOCKBRIDGE, Ga., Monday, June 17, 2002 - Jimmy Kite, a regular on the North American Auto Racing Series (NAMARS) Championship MidgetCar Series in the 1990s, returns to pilot the high-speed open wheelers this weekend at Indianapolis Race ... Continue reading
NASCAR's Tony Stewart to Race Jani-King Paul Revere 250
EDITORS NOTE: Photos of Tony Stewart and the #2 Crawford at the Rolex 24 At Daytona are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grand-am.com/media. Additional information may be requested from: Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com ********* ... Continue reading
Monday, June 17, 2002 Ray Cooper Dodge notes and quotes. Golin/Harris International Sears Point Advance Material. 803-466-9085 Dodge drivers discuss their road racing prowess or lack of it, compare Sears Point and Watkins Glen and give their opinions on whether or not NASCAR needs road racing heading into Sunday's Dodg ... Continue reading
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