Tuesday, November 26, 2002

Audi TT 3.2 quattro with new automatic sports transmission

http://www.autoindex.org CLICK4 autoindex.org Audi is unveiling the first version of its TT Coupé sports car to feature a 3.2-litre six-cylinder engine and completely new transmission technology. The combination of the high-torque 3.2-litre engine with 250 bhp and innovative sports gearbox emphasises the dynamic drive ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Pajero Xceed and Colt SR 4X to debut at the Essen-Motor-Show

http://www.autoindex.org CLICK4AUTOINDEX.ORG The 35th Essen-Motor-Show will see the debut of two Mitsubishi limited edition models, the Pajero "Xceed" and the Colt "SR 4X". "Evolution"-technology for the Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart Germany, the motorsport division of Mitsubishi developed the Colt SR 4X with features taken ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler's vision of the future of personal transportation

http://www.autoindex.org CLICK4 Autoindex.org DaimlerChrysler invests nearly $6 billion on research and development annually and showcased some of its new technology in New York at its inaugural North American Innovation Symposium. The event featured presentations and hands-on demonstrations of alternative fuels, the c ... Continue reading

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Silver Takes the Gold as the Top Vehicle Color Worldwide in 2002

TROY, Mich., Nov. 26 -- While a silver medal is often associated with a second place finish, the color silver was the No. 1 vehicle color worldwide for the 2002 model year, according to PPG Industries -- the world's leading producer of transportation coatings.The annual survey of consumer preferences, conducted by the ... Continue reading

Permo-Drive Hybrid Hydraulic Technology Promises Major Fleet Savings

DETROIT, Nov. 26, 2002 -- Permo-Drive Technologies Ltd. has developed a hybrid hydraulic drive system that can reduce fuel consumption for trucks and buses by up to 40 percent, the company reported at a recent SAE conference in Detroit. "The potential impact of hybrid hydraulic systems on the economy in general and on ... Continue reading

Chrysler PT Cruiser Auctioned for Los Angeles-Area Big Brother Big Sisters Rising Star Gala Auction

CENTURY CITY, Calif., Nov. 26, 2002; Chrysler Group's donation of a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser to the Los Angeles-based Big Brother Big Sisters garnered $19,000 at the Rising Star Gala, an annual fundraiser which was held last week. Several celebrities, including Chicago Hope actor Hector Elizondo were in attendance. Sin ... Continue reading

SEMA Hall of Fame Welcomes Four Industry Icons

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 Lisa Guth, lisag@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-02889, ext. 181 SEMA HALL OF FAME WELCOMES FOUR INDUSTRY ICONS Amy Faulk, Harry Hibler, Arnold Kuhns and Ray Lipper Are the Newest Members Inducted Into the SEMA Hall of Fame ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Statement Regarding Asbestos-Related Litigation

PHILADELPHIA--Nov. 26, 2002--Pep Boys made the following statement in response to recent disclosures made by Autozone, Inc. and Advance Auto Parts, Inc. relating to their involvement in asbestos-related litigation. Although the Company is also involved in such litigation, as it has stated in prior public disclosures, t ... Continue reading

Cummins Inc. Announces Orders From Over 140 Trucking Fleets

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Nov. 26, 2002--Cummins Inc. today announced a growing number of orders for their new EPA compliant engines. Build rates are increasing to fulfill orders from over 140 fleets in the industry. Several fleets have placed large orders for over 100 units, demonstrating their confidence in the engines. Among ... Continue reading

Vortec Power Team Captures Two First and Second Places

FOR RELEASE: November 26, 2002 Vortec Power Team Captures Two First and Second Places PONTIAC, Mich. - The Vortec Power Team captured two first and two second place finishes in high-speed boats powered by the Vortec HP3 8100 V8 engine at the 2002 American Power Boat Association Offshore Race Series World Championships ... Continue reading

Hometown Auto Announces Stock Buyback Program

WATERTOWN, Conn.--Nov. 26, 2002--Hometown Auto Retailers (OTC BB: HCAR) today announced its board of directors has approved a stock buyback program to allow the company to purchase up to 350,000 shares of Hometown's common stock (approximately 4.9 percent of its 7.2 million shares outstanding). Hometown's stock buyback ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago Announces Free Party Guide

AURORA, Ill., Nov. 26, 2002 -- Nothing says "holidays" more than celebrations with friends and family. However, those parties often involve the over-consumption of alcoholic beverages - a potential disaster for hosts and guests alike. To help holiday-party hosts control guests' consumption of alcoholic beverages, AAA C ... Continue reading

NEVER FASTER! Honda 954

NEVER FASTER Honda 954 Nicholas Frankl Contributing Editor “I’ve never seen you ride so fast”. That was Andrew, my Aprilia petrol head buddy, after nines miles of flat out back-to-back, throttle jammed wide open, knee-down riding over silky smooth deserted highway. Usually I let Andrew go ahead of me. ... Continue reading

New Mercedes S Class Video

http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/videos/2 0021125_e.ram CLICK4Video (2:35) Mercedes Benz S-Class put through its paces for sales trainers from around the world. At a former Russian military airfield near Berlin the Mercedes flagship was put through detailed tests. This event is called Train the Trainer and its ... Continue reading

VIDEO: Comparisons of MB C-Class 4MATIC ; BMW 3 AWD; AUDI A4 Quattro;VW Passat AWD; Jaguar X AWD;

"http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/vi deos/20021126_e.ram CLICK4VIDEO At a recent MB Train the Trainer event, international sales trainers tested the latest Mercedes-Benz models at a test track near Berlin. Among these was the new C-Class 4MATIC which was compared to relevant competitor's models. ... Continue reading

New high-mobility Unimog Model Range from Mercedes-Benz

Stuttgart, November 2002 The new high-mobility Unimog U 3000, U 4000 and U 5000 model range has been developed for difficult all-terrain operations in areas where roads and tracks are few and far between. It went into production in autumn 2002 at the new Unimog facility in Wörth, succeeding the heavy-duty Unimog U 155 ... Continue reading

TONIGHT USAC VETERAN DRIVER PANCHO CARTER Meets and Greets

THIS IS TONIGHT … USAC VETERAN DRIVER PANCHO CARTER AND SONS TO MEET AND GREET FANS HOLIDAY INN, MONROVIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 … 5:30 - 7:30PM Irwindale, Calif. - - Second generation USAC veteran driver Duane Carter Jr., known to the racing world as "Pancho", and his two third generation USAC racing sons Da ... Continue reading

Aisin in Major Aluminum Automotive Casting Expansion in Kentucky

HOUSTON--Nov. 26, 2002--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Aisin Automotive Casting LLC (London, Kentucky), a subsidiary of Aisin Seiki Company, Limited (Kariya, Aichi, Japan) has big plans for its aluminum die casting plant located in London, Kentucky. Fo ... Continue reading

FORD TWIN 25'S AT IRWINDALE ... APRIL 26 ... $50K FOR TWO WINS!

"FORD TWIN 25's" FOR USAC MIDGETS SCHEDULED FOR IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY - APRIL 26, 2003 EVENT PAYS FANTASTIC $50,000.00 BONUS TO DOUBLE WINNER! Irwindale, Calif. - What became the world's richest-ever USAC Midget Race, last September's Ford Twin 25's at Indianapolis Raceway Park, will be duplicated as a West Coast version, ... Continue reading

Eclipse Magnetics to Supply Jaguar with New Magnetic Oil Filters

BOCA RATON, Fla.--Nov. 26, 2002--MegaPro Tools Inc. (OTCBB:SJCK) announced that its company Eclipse Magnetics will be supplying Jaguar with magnetic oil filters. Eclipse Magnetics, the renowned UK based Magnetic Company has developed what is regarded to be the best performing low and high-pressure oil filters available ... Continue reading

Asbestos Concerns Hit Car Parts Retailers

CHICAGO November 26, 2002; Susan Kelly writing for Reuters reported that asbestos liability concerns pressured shares of auto parts retailers on Tuesday after the largest U.S. chain, AutoZone Inc., said it was named as a defendant in lawsuits involving the sale of brake parts. Hundreds of U.S. companies, from the Big T ... Continue reading

Bridgestone To Start First Fully Automated Tire-Mfg Systems

TOKYO - November 26,2002; Dow Jones reported that Bridgestone Corp. said Tuesday it will start operating the world's first fully automated tire-manufacturing system from next year to improve product quality and slash output costs. Bridgestone is currently testing its computer-controlled "Bridgestone Innovative and Rati ... Continue reading

General Motors Shows Off Its Latest Cars for a Good Cause

November 2002 (Newstream) -- The world's largest vehicle manufacturer has a secret weapon to promote its new, sleeker-designed cars: View-Masters! General Motors has been touring a "look" at its latest and greatest cars as part of its national "View-Master" campaign. On November 25, in New York's Times Square, GM hoste ... Continue reading

Lauda says he is replaced as Jaguar team principal

LONDON, Nov 26, 2002; Reuters reports that Austrian Niki Lauda has been replaced as team principal of the Jaguar Formula One team, the three times world champion said on Tuesday. "I am surprised by this decision that was made last night," the 53-year-old told Austrian television. Ford, who own the Jaguar brand and fund ... Continue reading

CEO- "Chrysler to be profitable in fourth quarter"

NEW YORK November 26, 2002; David Russell wrting for Bloomberg reported that Chrysler Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche said that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler unit will be profitable in the fourth quarter. "It's a difficult environment we are in to accomplish that but we are confident we will get there," Zetsche ... Continue reading

Visteon Glass Operations Returns To Profitability

DEARBORN, Mich. November 26, 2002, The AP reports that with cooperation between the United Auto Workers union and Visteon Corp., the automotive supplier has been able to return its once-struggling glass unit to profitability. High fixed costs, a bloated work force, diminished pricing power and steep competition produce ... Continue reading

Chrysler marketing costs rise as rival adds rebates

NEW YORK November 26, 2002; Jeff Green writing for Bloomberg reports that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler marketing costs are rising as the third-largest U.S. automaker tries to keep pace with General Motors on incentives to make cars and trucks less expensive for consumers. Chrysler's fourth-quarter sales and marketing ... Continue reading

Hyosung wins $350 mln order from Michelin

SEOUL, Nov 26, 2002 ; Reuters reported that South Korea's Hyosung Corp said on Tuesday it had won a $350 million order from Michelin to supply tyre cords and agreed to acquire a U.S. plant from the French tyre maker for an unspecified amount. Hyosung, the world's largest polyester tyre cord maker, said in a statement i ... Continue reading

Avoid a Ticket, Save a Life--Wear Your Seatbelt!

WARWICK, R.I.--Nov. 25, 2002--During the week of November 25, law enforcement officers from across the country will be participating in Click It or Ticket, a program designed to enforce seatbelt usage by mobilizing police to issue tickets to unbelted motorists and passengers. The reason is clear--in 2001, 60 percent of ... Continue reading

Trucking Industry Marks More Safety Improvement; ATA Says Fatal Crash Rate Continues to Drop

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Nov. 25, 2002--William Canary, President and CEO of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) today said that new federal highway safety statistics for 2001 show a continued reduction in the nation's large truck fatal crash rate. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the new fatal crash ra ... Continue reading

Powerful SEMA Show Will Roll Into Nashville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 POWERFUL SEMA SHOW WILL ROLL INTO NASHVILLE Trade Association Plans SEMA Spring Expo 2003 for February DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Nov. 25, 2002) - A powerhouse of an industry trade show, packed with spectacular customized ... Continue reading