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Thursday, October 23, 2003

Nissan Small Crossover Concept Set for NAIAS Debut

Nissan Small Crossover Concept Set for NAIAS Debut

GARDENA, Calif.--Oct. 23, 2003--Nissan takes a free-spirited look into the future with its sleek, aerodynamic Small Crossover Concept vehicle. Designed for "a life in transition," it features a modular six-passenger interior, flexible information technology systems and a unique roof treatment to reflect drivers' desire ... Continue reading

AAA Says Share the Road Tactics and Better Tractor-Trailer Design Will Help Combat Danger from Truck Splash and Spray

AAA Says Share the Road Tactics and Better Tractor-Trailer Design Will Help Combat Danger from Truck Splash and Spray

WASHINGTON--Oct. 23, 2003--In response to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's new study on the reduced visibility of motorists due to truck splash and spray, today encouraged the trucking industry to help address the problem by accelerating the retirement of older, less aerodynamic tractor-trailers. AAA also renewe ... Continue reading

AAA Texas Warns Motorists to Use Extra Caution During End to Daylight-Saving Time; Experts Offer Tips to Drivers on Handling Glare From New Design Headlights

AAA Texas Warns Motorists to Use Extra Caution During End to Daylight-Saving Time; Experts Offer Tips to Drivers on Handling Glare From New Design Headlights

HOUSTON--Oct. 23, 2003--Daylight-saving time ends at 2 a.m., Sunday, October 26. AAA Texas reminds motorists that they need to adjust their driving habits as well as their clocks so they can stay safe in darker driving conditions. After setting back their clocks an hour, motorists need to adapt to reduced visibility fr ... Continue reading

GM to Rename La Crosse Because Name Means To J**k Off in Quebec

GM to Rename La Crosse Because Name Means To J**k Off in Quebec

MAKUHARI, Japan, Oct 23, 2003; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp will rename its Buick LaCrosse in Canada because the name for the car is slang for masturbation in Quebec, embarrassed officials with the U.S. automaker said on Thursday. GM officials, who declined to be named, said it had been unaware that LaCros ... Continue reading

American Axle & Manufacturing Launches Production For the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Programs

American Axle & Manufacturing Launches Production For the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Programs

DETROIT, Oct. 22 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that it recently launched production of front and rear axles for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. The vehicles incorporate newly designed front axles and AAM's state-of- the-art rear ax ... Continue reading

AAA Offers Weathering Tips for the Winter Storm Season

AAA Offers Weathering Tips for the Winter Storm Season

ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 22, 2003--Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. Motorists should know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies, AAA said. "During AAA Car Care Month in October, AAA is educating motorists on what to do if they become stranded in their vehicle du ... Continue reading

NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series In Vegas

NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series In Vegas

DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series The ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals Round 22 of 23 The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nev. Race Dates: Oct. 24-26, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 SCELZI LOOKS TO CONQUER VEGAS LAS VEGAS (Oct. 22, 2003) - Now that Gary Sc ... Continue reading

2004 ARCA RE/MAX Schedule released

2004 ARCA RE/MAX Schedule released

ARCA RE/MAX SERIES RELEASES 2004 SCHEDULE TOLEDO OH (10-22-03) The ARCA RE/MAX Series, headed towards its 52nd consecutive season of competition, has released its 2004 schedule to include 22 events in 12 states. In addition to a combination of superspeedways and short-tracks on both dirt and pavement, the series has al ... Continue reading

SUV Owners of America Statement in Support of Proposed Legislation Making Acts of Environmental Terrorism a Federal Crime

SUV Owners of America Statement in Support of Proposed Legislation Making Acts of Environmental Terrorism a Federal Crime

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Chris Chocola of Indiana introduced the Stop Terrorism of Property (STOP) Act of 2003 legislation on Thursday, October 16 that would make acts of environmental terrorism a federal crime. This bill would send a clear and direct message to groups like the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) that thei ... Continue reading

ZAP Segues to New Electric Transport

ZAP Segues to New Electric Transport

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 22 -- Advanced transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) unveiled its latest vehicle today, the ZAP(R) Q Electric Transport. Step onto the riding platform and you feel like a 21st Century Gladiator riding your chariot into the "Brave New World" of urban transportation. The ZAP Q looks a ... Continue reading

Dodge Unveils Marketing, Advertising Campaign for All-New 2004 Durango

Dodge Unveils Marketing, Advertising Campaign for All-New 2004 Durango

- Creative Focuses on the Vehicle's Duality: Refinement and Capability - Tagline Reinforces Product Attributes: 'Big size. Smooth Ride. HEMI(R) power.' AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 22 -- When shopping for a new vehicle, men and women are often at odds about what features are most important. The all-new 2004 Dodge Durango ... Continue reading

TOYOTA and PTC Join In Development Effort For Engine and Drivetrain Development System

TOYOTA and PTC Join In Development Effort For Engine and Drivetrain Development System

NEEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 22 -- PTC , the product development company(TM), today announced that Toyota Motor Corporation has signed a joint research and development agreement to expand the solutions available to powertrain product and process designers. The agreement includes development of capabilities designed to optimize ... Continue reading

Help Eliminate Auto Thefts Marks 18 Years of Fighting Auto Theft

Help Eliminate Auto Thefts Marks 18 Years of Fighting Auto Theft

Michigan Attorney General Michael Cox Joins Anniversary Celebration on October 23 to Honor Law Enforcement and Applaud the 27% Decline in Auto Thefts Since 1985 LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Marking 18 years of success fighting auto theft, Help Eliminate Auto Thefts (HEAT(R)) is celebrating its anniversary by hosting its ... Continue reading

Jeff Probst Chooses Barrett-Jackson to Auction First Date 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Jeff Probst Chooses Barrett-Jackson to Auction First Date 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Emmy Award-Winning Survivor Producer and Host Took First Date for a Spin In Candy-Apple Red Classic SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 22 -- Barrett-Jackson Auction Company today announced the consignment of a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette from Jeff Probst, host of the popular CBS reality series "Survivor." The car, which will be aucti ... Continue reading

FinishMaster Names New Senior Vice President, Sales

FinishMaster Names New Senior Vice President, Sales

INDIANAPOLIS--Oct. 22, 2003--FinishMaster, Inc. (FMST), the leading national independent distributor of automotive paints and related accessories, announced today the appointment of Richard J. Esce to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Sales. Before joining FinishMaster, Mr. Esce spent 13 years at W.W ... Continue reading

Action Performance Lowers Earnings Guidance for Fourth Quarter 2003

Action Performance Lowers Earnings Guidance for Fourth Quarter 2003

PHOENIX--Oct. 22, 2003--Action Performance Companies, Inc. , announced that while preliminary financial information indicates that revenues for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2003 will approximate $104 - $106 million, within management's previously reported revenue guidance range, earnings will not meet managem ... Continue reading

Noble Posts Record Third Quarter and Nine Month Results

Noble Posts Record Third Quarter and Nine Month Results

Earns Diluted EPS of $0.33 from Continuing Operations in Third Quarter, $0.88 for Nine Months from Continuing Operations WARREN, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company"), announced its operating results for the third quarter of 2003. For the quarter ended September 30, 2003, Noble posted n ... Continue reading

Goodguys 6th Annual Southwest Nationals at West World

Goodguys 6th Annual Southwest Nationals at West World

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kim Milman/Alexia Kimbrough JMPR, Inc. (818) 992-4353 kmilman@jmprpublicrelations.com REIN IN RODS AND CUSTOMS AT K&N FILTERS/GOODGUYS 6TH ANNUAL SOUTHWEST NATIONALS AT ARIZONA’S WEST WORLD IN SCOTTSDALE Racing Legend Mario Andretti Plus Thousands of Street Rods, Customs, and Classi ... Continue reading

Mopar's Johnson To Return to His High School

Mopar's Johnson To Return to His High School

Team Mopar NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series The Strip at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway ­ Las Vegas Pre-Race Notes & Quotes Johnson Gives Back to Hometown High School Will Educate Children About Drag Racing & Safety GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2003) ­ Mopar Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson will be returning to his alma ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Pricing On 2004 Murano

Nissan Announces Pricing On 2004 Murano

GARDENA, Calif.--Oct. 22, 2003--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing for its 2004 Nissan Murano crossover SUV, which is on sale now at Nissan dealerships nationwide. The Murano is offered in two models, the SE and the SL, each with a choice of all-wheel drive or 2-wheel drive. For 2004, Murano SE Manufact ... Continue reading

Superior Industries is Awarded New Wheel Business From GM

Superior Industries is Awarded New Wheel Business From GM

VAN NUYS, Calif.--Oct. 22, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has begun shipping two newly designed aluminum wheels to General Motors Corporation for the redesigned 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. "We are pleased to announce this entirely new business with General Motors Corporation. We are pr ... Continue reading

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