New Car Review: 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 2WD
SYNDICATED AUTOMOTIVE NEWS SERVICES DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The few full-sized sedans available today no larger than some of the ``compacts'' of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Yet people are larger, and Americans like space. So, as cars have gotten smaller, trucks have entered more lives. Large sport-uti ... Continue reading
#10 Kanaan CART Miami Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Grand Prix Americas Pre-Race Notes/Quotes Tony Kanaan - #10 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Lola October 4-6 - Bayfront Park - Miami, Fla. - 1.379-Mile Temporary Street Course Round 16 of 19 on the 2002 CART FedEx Cham ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in August 2002 and urged consumers to have the problems promptly fixed. This list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. NHTSA sa ... Continue reading
In-Vehicle Navigation Systems, Tell You "Where To Get Off"(and On)
http://www.newstream.com/assets/2002/10/02/2002100 2ML6613/10CH02-0014_V_Preview.ram Click4 Video October 2002 (Newstream) -- Directions... we all need them now and then, and regardless if you're the type of person who is willing to ask for help - or the type that will drive all day until you find your destination - he ... Continue reading
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--Oct. 2, 2002--Accident Prevention Plus Inc.(OTCBB:ACPL) announces that the Board of Directors has re-evaluated the agreement made with Bristol Consulting Ltd. and has determined that the Company intends to reclaim 3.5 million shares to be put back into treasury, which will lower the amount of ... Continue reading
Mazda to reopen Hiroshima plant to up output
NEW YORK, Oct 2 Reuters reported that Mazda Motor Corp. plans to reopen a plant in Hiroshima in western Japan to back up other factories now running at high capacity as a wave of new models is rolled out, a Japanese newspaper reported. Mazda, Japan's fifth-largest automaker, will produce the latest Familia subcompact a ... Continue reading
Grand Prix Americas Brings Thrill Of Auto Racing To Downtown Miami
MIAMI, Oct. 2, 2002; -- Just as the roar of auto racing was dissipating from the streets of Miami, Grand Prix Americas announces, "Racing is back in downtown Miami." Auto racing will make its triumphant return to downtown Miami, October 4-6. Grand Prix Americas will be a historic event as it brings together two of Nort ... Continue reading
Dave Gilbert Named President of Clear!Blue Chicago
CHICAGO, Oct. 2 -- Dave Gilbert, former president of Golin/Harris International, has been named president of Clear!Blue Chicago LLC, a strategic communications and events company that is part of Clear!Blue LLC, a national company with international reach, based in Birmingham, Michigan. As President of Clear!Blue Chicag ... Continue reading
EATONTOWN, N.J.--Oct. 2, 2002--Millennium Cell Inc. , a leading technology company that has created a proprietary technology to safely store, generate and deliver pure hydrogen, announced today that its Hydrogen on Demand(TM) fuel system powers the PSA Peugeot Citroen concept vehicle H20unveiled at the Paris Auto Show ... Continue reading
GM To Build Next Generation Pontiac Grand Am At Orion, Mich. Plant
FOR RELEASE: October 2, 2002 GM To Build Next Generation Pontiac Grand Am At Orion, Mich. Plant $300 Million Investment To Renovate Orion Assembly Detroit - General Motors announced today that its Orion Township, Mich. assembly plant will build the company's next generation Pontiac Grand Am passenger car. The company w ... Continue reading
FANUC Robotics and GE Fanuc Host Automotive Demonstration Event October 15 in Rochester Hills
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Oct. 2, 2002 -- FANUC Robotics North America, Inc. and GE Fanuc Automation are hosting an Automotive Demonstration Event for their customers at FANUC Robotics' headquarters in Rochester Hills, Mich., on Tuesday, Oct. 15. What: The Automotive Demonstration Event features the latest robotic soluti ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 2 -- The events of September 2001 had a significant impact on auto leasing, contributing to a 40% decline in new lease volume. In addition to the substantial reduction in volume, the industry continued to feel the effects of historically high residual value losses. The most significant leasing ch ... Continue reading
What to Do When Your Teenager Asks: 'Can I Borrow the Car?'
CHEVY CHASE, Md., and WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- What is one of the scariest questions your young teen driver can ask? At the top of the list is, "Can I borrow the car?" GEICO has invited high school parent groups, PTAs, and civic groups in Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. for a video premier of "Can I Borrow the Car? ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin out of No. 40 Coors Light Dodge for remainder of NASCAR Winston Cup season
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2002 MARLIN OUT FOR REMAINDER OF NASCAR WINSTON CUP SEASON Jamie McMurray has been announced as the replacement driver MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 2, 2002) - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announ ... Continue reading
Russian Car Wows Paris Show But Don't Think Of Buying It
PARIS, October 2, 2002-David Gauthier-Villars writing for Dow Jones reported - Defying conventional wisdom, one of the nicest cars on display at the Paris Motor Show was designed in Russia. Defying commercial logic, it's not up for sale. Crafted by Moscow-based car tuning and styling company A:Level, the Volga V12 is a ... Continue reading
Paris : DaimlerChrysler Introduces smart roadster and smart roadster-coupe
Paris, October 2, 2002; DaimlerChrysler introduced two new SMART models...the Roadster and the Cabrio. CLICK4 Video Introduction(Begins at 3:40) Start of the product offensive and concentration on the brand values The market launch of the smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé is a first decisive step towards extendi ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS and Corvette Chosen for Bondurant
For Release: October 2, 2002 General Motors Communications Detroit, Mich., USA media.gm.com Cadillac CTS and Chevrolet Corvette Chosen as Official Vehicles of Bondurant High-Performance Driving School MIAMI - General Motors Corp. today announced it has signed a four-year agreement to become an official supplier of vehi ... Continue reading
Paris Auto Show: World Premiere of 550HP Maybach 57 "Sports Car"
Automotive masterpiece with a new dimension of luxury and comfort Trailblazing technical innovations by Mercedes-Benz as standard Extensive luxury appointments for individual customer requirements From standstill to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds with a 550 hp biturbo engine Ten airbags and the SBC™ braking system for e ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Celebrates Oldest DaimlerChrysler Plant's 100th Anniversary
Berlin / Stuttgart, Germany, October 02, 2002 DaimlerChrysler is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Berlin-Marienfelde plant today. Established as the "Daimler-Motorengesellschaft" on October 2, 1902, the engine plant in southern Berlin is the oldest DaimlerChrysler production facility in the world. An impressive ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Delivers HEMTT Defense Trucks for Missile Defense System
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oct. 2, 2002--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of trucks and truck bodies, has delivered two Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks with Load Handling Systems (HEMTT-LHS) modified for use as launch platforms for the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system. These specia ... Continue reading
Suzuki- $1,000 Cash and Zero Percent Financing
BREA, Calif.--Oct. 2, 2002--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) announced its 2002 Suzuki Clearance offer -- $1,000 customer cash and zero percent financing -- for all remaining 2002 models in dealer stock throughout October and November, ending Dec. 2, 2002. ASMC's industry-leading seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain li ... Continue reading
St. Francis Motorcycle Charity Ride Revs Up Support for Local Children and CHP 11-99 Foundation
--BMW of North America: WHEN: October 2-6, 2002 WHAT: More than 60 motorcycle enthusiasts from across the U.S. will take a four-day ride, departing from Ontario, CA and making stops in San Diego, the Salton Sea, Palm Springs and Big Bear Lake. Participants will enjoy the thrill of the open road while raising funds for ... Continue reading
$50,000 Bonus Prize Awarded At Indy Twin 25 USAC Midget Race
IRVINE, Calif. & INDIANAPOLIS--Oct. 2, 2002--Ten thousand people cheered him on and Dave Steele accepted the $50,000 Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., check as his reward. The operating subsidiary of Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL), (http://www.prolong.com), Prolong Super Lubricants, awarded the $50,000 bonu ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi 32-Bit Automotive MCU - Largest Flash Memory Capacity
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Oct. 2, 2002--The Electronic Device Group of Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc., furthered its commitment to the North American automotive market by introducing two M32R/ECU 32-bit microcontrollers designed for high-end, controller area network (CAN) automotive applications, such as engine c ... Continue reading
SMALL CAR SALES A BRIGHT SPOT FOR FORD IN SECOND HALF OF 2002
DEARBORN, Mich., October 1, 2002 – With four consecutive months of sales increases, Focus continues to be a bright spot for Ford. After suffering sales declines in the first half of 2002, Focus turned the corner in June (with sales up 0.4 percent) and posted double-digit sales increases in both July and August. F ... Continue reading
Utilitarian, sporty vehicles big in '03
By August Cole, CBS.MarketWatch.com DETROIT (CBS.MW) Oct. 2, 2002 -- Utility is in. So is sporty. But it's not SUVs that are going to make the biggest splash in 2003. As the first of the '03 vehicles trickle in, it's clear that next year is going to be one of the first times in a while that consumers will have a real a ... Continue reading
Nissan says China Venture May Export in 1 to 2 Years
TOKYO, Oct 2, 2002; Edwina Gibbs writing for Reuters reports that Nissan Motor Co Ltd (Tokyo:7201.T - News) said on Wednesday that its planned $1 billion joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Corp, China's second-largest auto group, could be exporting trucks within one to two years. "Selling trucks overseas is a definite p ... Continue reading
Ohio Jeep Workers Approve New Contract
TOLEDO, Ohio October 2, 2002; The AP reported that workers at an assembly plant that makes the Jeep Wrangler and Liberty voted Tuesday to adopt a new one-year contract with DaimlerChrysler AG. The deal, which covers about 3,800 workers represented by United Auto Workers Local 12, includes a 3% pay raise and a pay-prote ... Continue reading
Scanias environmental programmes in Angers a model for the industry
SCANIA PRESS INFO / Bo Östlund 2 October 2002 Praise from French environmental minister: Scania’s environmental programmes in Angers a model for the industry Scania Production Angers, France, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, has been singled out by Madame Roselyne Bachelot, Minister for Ecology ... Continue reading
ANNUAL "HARLEYS ON THE HALF-MILE" EVENT THIS SATURDAY AT IRWINDALE
ANNUAL "HARLEYS ON THE HALF-MILE" CELEBRATION OF MILWAUKEE'S MIGHTIEST … SATURDAY AT IRWINDALE Presented by LA's Oldest and Most-Respected H-D Dealer, LAIDLAW's Irwindale, California - - That rumble you're hearing in the air on Saturday afternoon next, is a whole big bunch of Harleys heading for an afternoon and a ni ... Continue reading
> CASEY ATWOOD TO DISCUSS 2002 SEASON, > OUTLOOK FOR EA SPORTS 500 > > Casey Atwood, driver of the No. 7 Sirius Satellite Radio Dodge, will be available Tuesday, October 1 for a media teleconference to discuss his outlook for the upcoming EA Sports 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. > > When: Tuesday, October 1 at 1:00 p. ... Continue reading
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Oct. 1, 2002-- Webcast is live at 2:55 p.m. ET Arctic Cat will participate in the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, at 2:55 p.m. ET. Arctic Cat's President and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Twomey, and Chief Financial Officer, Tim Delmore, wi ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces 3rd Quarter 2002 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ATLANTA--Oct. 1, 2002--Genuine Parts Company plans to release Third Quarter Earnings on October 17, 2002. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11 a.m. Eastern time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by CEO Larry Prince and CFO Jerry Nix. The public may access the call by d ... Continue reading
School Safety Patrol Students Receive Upgraded Safety Vests from SJ Police and Auto Dealers
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Oct. 1, 2002--In an effort to increase safety for children walking to school, the Silicon Valley Auto Dealers Association (S.V.A.D.A.) has established a program to provide the San Jose Police Department with funding to purchase and distribute 1,200 new safety vests for school Safety Patrols throughout ... Continue reading
BRICK, N.J.--Oct. 1, 2002--Warrantybynet, (http://www.warrantybynet.com), a leading online provider of direct-to-the-consumer extended automobile warranties of 50 different brands of new and pre-owned vehicles, is pleased to announce the launch of a Spanish version of its popular website. Evan Gartenberg, Director of B ... Continue reading
Eaton Corp. says to move auto parts plant to Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Oct 1 Reuters reported that industrial products manufacturer Eaton Corp. <ETN.N> said on Tuesday it was moving its Mooresville, North Carolina, transmission hoses and power steering parts plant to the central Mexico city of Queretaro due to lower production costs in Mexico. The Cleveland, Ohio-based firm s ... Continue reading
Auto industry U.S. Sept results by auto groups
DETROIT, Oct 1 Reuters compiled this report: Following are U.S. sales and market shares of cars and light trucks listed by auto groups and their wholly owned subsidiaries for September compared with the same year-earlier month and for the year-to-date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 23 s ... Continue reading
Top 20 selling vehicles in US through September
DETROIT, Oct 1 Reuters compiled this table: The following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the United States through September of 2002 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 5.2 percent or 213,809 units to 4,347,236. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total u ... Continue reading
Team Lowe's Racing Talladega Advance
For more information contact: John Lewensten Team Lowe's Racing (704) 453-3942 jlewensten@golinharris.com JOHNSON LOOKING FORWARD TO TALLADEGA Team Lowe's Racing hopes to continue top 10 streak TALLADEGA, Ala. (October 1, 2002) - Team Lowe's Racing is hoping to continue its string of successful runs at superspeedways t ... Continue reading
Alex Job Racing - Miami advance
new challenge Alex Job Racing will have a short trip from its headquarters in Tavares, Fla., to the American Le Mans Series race set for Oct. 5 in Miami, but proximity doesn't equal advantage. The 1.57-mile street circuit is new and untested, so the team will have the double challenge of learning a new track and findin ... Continue reading
Bill Elliott -- NASCAR Talladega Preview
<<ole0.bmp>> Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 BILL ELLIOTT NO. 9 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T TALLADEGA PREVIEW RUNNING 212 AT TALLADEGA "If you look at it at Daytona and Talladega, I was disappointed that I didn't run faster that day because of what we accomplished at Daytona. We ran 210 at Daytona, and I was h ... Continue reading
Powell Inches Into Narrow Championship Points Lead
EDITORS NOTE: The latest team, driver and manufacturer point standings 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
Dale Jr. Winston No Bull 5 Interview, cont'd
DALE EARNHARDT JR. WINSTON NO BULL 5 TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT, continued... OTHER THAN (SISTER) KELLY, WHO DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN TRUST? WHO CAN YOU GO TO NOW AS A MENTOR, AS THAT PERSON YOU NEED TO GUIDE OR DIRECT YOU AT SUCH A PIVOTAL POINT IN YOUR CAREER? "Well, I talk to Dale Jarrett. I can ask him a lot of things an ... Continue reading
NEW FUEL CELL RULE WON'T HINDER GORDON AT TALLADEGA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com NEW FUEL CELL RULE WON'T HINDER GORDON AT TALLADEGA TALLADEGA, Ala. - After posting his third win of the year last Sunday at Kansas Speedway and staking his claim in the championship chase, Jeff Gordon will look to avoi ... Continue reading
OnStar Wireless Business Names Lent VP
FOR RELEASE: October 1, 2002 TROY, Mich. - Anthony P. Lent has been named to the position of vice president, OnStar Wireless Business, OnStar President Chet Huber announced today. In his new position, Lent will be responsible for the development and execution of OnStar's wireless business strategies, including OnStar P ... Continue reading
pee TV Named Official Racing Network of the SCCA
The press release text included below is also available in a formatted Word97-Word2000 document. If you would prefer to receive our press releases in that format, or if you wish to opt out of these distributions, please send your request to: sccaprorally@aol.com. For immediate release 1 October 2002 Speed Channel Named ... Continue reading
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