AIADA Supports America's Right to Buy Safe SUVs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- In response to today's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA), representing over 10,000 international nameplate dealers, will submit testimony stating that as questions surface regarding SUVs and their safety, AIAD ... Continue reading
Renault will produce an entirely new vehicle in Russia as of 2005
www.autoindex.org CLICK4More Autoindex.org Renault has decided to accelerate its expansion in Russia by investing E230 million in the local production and marketing of its future X90 vehicle, starting in mid-2005. The production line – to be set up in Moscow at the plant belonging to Avtoframos, a subsidiary whic ... Continue reading
Review: 2003 Toyota Prius - Hybrid
By Andrew Frankl, European Bureau Chief It may sound a bit bitchy but none of my colleagues have taken the trouble to spend a week behind the wheel of this fascinating hybrid. Maybe they thought they would be laughed at by the neighbors used to fancy automobiles turning up in their drives. Well, I cannot pretend that s ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's St. Louis North Assembly Plant Receives Motor Trend's Truck of the Year Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., and ST. LOUIS, Feb. 26 -- Employees at Chrysler Group's St. Louis North Assembly Plant received a special gift today -- Motor Trend magazine's prestigious "Truck of the Year" award. The award presentation recognized employees for their contributions in the production of the all-new 2003 Dodge Ram H ... Continue reading
Lagardere Stops Avantime Production
PARIS February 26,2003; Dow Jones reported that French automaker Renault SA said Wednesday it " regrets" a decision by Lagardere SCA to shut down the assembly lines of its Matra Automobiles unit. Matra builds the Avantime, an avant-garde upmarket sedan sold in Renault showrooms that has been a commercial flop. Lagarder ... Continue reading
GM Aligns Buick, Pontiac ,GMC Divisions
DETROIT February 26, 2003; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said today that it will align its Buick and Pontiac-GMC divisions, naming Chevrolet division head Kurt Ritter, who overhauled the Chevy truck lineup, to be general manager of the aligned operation. Aligning the Buick and the Pontiac-GMC divisions and ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Named #1 Folding Trailer Manufacturer
New Data Provided by Statistical Surveys, Inc. 2002 Year-End Report RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 26 -- Fleetwood RV, the manufacturer of Coleman(R) brand folding trailers, held the top position in retail sales of folding trailers in 2002. According to Statistical Surveys, Inc., Fleetwood dealers retailed 15,399 folding trai ... Continue reading
Separate But Equal Ain't<br>Autobytel in Spanish - Why?
Something about separate but equal bothers me, and I would hope that it bothers those of us in the United States that have Spanish speaking ancestors or background as well. Separate but equal is the rational of bigots and separatists, and has been shot down by the Courts that represent the law and morals of the citizen ... Continue reading
MIAMI--Feb. 26, 2003--Terra.com, the U.S. Hispanic Internet portal of the Terra Lycos global network, and Autobytel Inc., a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced the launch of a co-branded channel targeting Hispanic car buyers. Autobytel's popular car buying site Autoweb.com will provi ... Continue reading
SAE World Congress to Feature MathWorks Modeling Competition for FutureTruck NATICK, Mass., Feb. 26 -- The MathWorks today announced that for the third straight year, it is a major sponsor of FutureTruck, joining other longtime sponsors such as Ford Motor Company and the U.S. Department of Energy. FutureTruck challenge ... Continue reading
Altair Engineering to Present Three Technical Papers At SAE 2003 World Congress
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 26, 2003--Consulting engineers of Troy, Mich.-based Altair Engineering, an international product development consulting and technology company will present three automotive technical papers at the SAE 2003 World Congress & Exhibition, March 3-6 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Eric Nelson, Rajneesh Singh an ... Continue reading
SAE 2003 World Congress Opens at Cobo Center March 3
Additions to Mark Major Turning Point at World's Largest Engineering Gathering TROY, Mich., Feb. 26 -- With SAE 2003 World Congress less than a week away, the final touches have been put on the new programs attendees will experience at Cobo Center March 3-6. This year will mark major additions to the overall programmin ... Continue reading
New Dealer-To-Dealer Wholesale Automotive Shopping Site
An Auction Alternative for Dealers, Lenders, and Remarketing Companies CLEVELAND, Feb. 26 -- John Russo, vice president of Tactical Computer Company, announced today the debut of a new online wholesale automotive marketplace for vehicle dealers, wholesalers and lenders. The Internet site is an enhanced classified direc ... Continue reading
Toyota Tells Senators SUVs are Safe and Getting Safer
Safety is a Shared Responsibility WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Toyota told the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee today that safety is a shared responsibility among automakers, government and consumers, and that Toyota is doing its part to lead the way in applying advanced technologies to provide SUV ... Continue reading
Test Drive: Advice for Buying a New Car
February 26, 2003 (Newstream) -- Thinking of buying a new car? Many of you are. While the economy may be dragging, sales of cars and trucks are brisk. Experts say there's no time like the present to buy a new automobile. Due to record low financing offers and incentives a new car or truck is more affordable than ever. ... Continue reading
Vespa USA Unveils New Summer Clothing Line - CUTE
Vespa USA Unveils New Summer Clothing Line Collection melds contemporary style with a timeless brand February 2003 (Newstream) -- In an effort to further develop the Vespa® brand, Vespa products, visit www.vespausa.com. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Aerio Adds AAA Auto Guide Award
BREA, Calif.--Feb. 26, 2003--American Suzuki (ASMC) announces the addition of the AAA (American Automobile Association) Auto Guide Award to its growing list of accolades its Suzuki Aerio has recently received. For the past 11 years, AAA has annually identified vehicles that rank highest in several categories and price ... Continue reading
Delphi and Kelley Racing Chose Toyota Engine For 2003
Toyota Racing Engine Makes Indy Racing League Debut HOMESTEAD, Fla., Feb. 26 -- Toyota, Delphi Corp. and Kelley Racing have developed and tested a new Toyota racing engine that will make its debut at the first race of the 2003 Indy Racing League (IRL) IndyCar Series, the Toyota Indy 300 in Homestead, Florida, on March ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Reports Record Full Year Revenues and Earnings per Share
MEDFORD, Ore., Feb. 26 -- Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that net earnings rose 49% to $32.3 million for the full-year 2002 compared to $21.8 million in 2001. Earnings per share rose 15% to $1.84 per share versus $1.60 in the same period last year. This was on 29% more diluted shares outstanding than in 2001. Full ... Continue reading
SUV Owners Group Broadens Base
SUVs' Life-Saving Utility Underscored During Recent Blizzard WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Responding to rising attacks against sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and their owners, Sport Utility Vehicle Owners of America (SUVOA) today announced steps that will increase its visibility and expand its grassroots support. SUVOA was fo ... Continue reading
Delphi Division Books More Than $334 Million in Brake Business In Month of January
TROY, Mich., Feb. 26 -- Delphi Corporation's Energy & Chassis Systems division announced today that, in January, it booked new business totaling more than $334 million to supply brake components to several customers in the United States and Asia Pacific region. "Our extensive brake portfolio enables us to supply indivi ... Continue reading
Bend lighting can now be used on public roads
Lippstadt, February 26 -- - On the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate starting in March - Last necessary ECE-Ruling change published 31st January 2003 The new T-model E-Class Mercedes-Benz is optionally available with active bend lighting. The swivelling bi-xenon system has been jointly developed by Hella lighting specialist ... Continue reading
How Close Are We to Having Cars Powered by Hydrogen That Are Pollution Free?
NTIS Collection of Technical Reports Shows Decades Of Research & Development SPRINGFIELD, Va., Feb. 26 -- A simple chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen generates energy, which can be used to power a car, producing only water, not exhaust fumes. Hydrogen fuel cells represent one of the most promising emerging t ... Continue reading
GM Increases Financing Incentives On Mid-Size SUVs
DETROIT, Feb 25, 2003; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. extended zero-percent financing offers on three of its popular mid-size sport utility vehicles, to five-year terms from three years, to try to boost sales, a spokesman said on Tuesday. GM began offering the extended interest-free loans on its Chevrolet T ... Continue reading
Under Pressure, SUV Makers Promote Safety
WASHINGTON February 25, 2003; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that the auto industry aggressively promoted the safety of sport utility vehicles on Tuesday as manufacturers braced for fresh criticism from regulators and inquiries from Congress. Two weeks after publicly promising to do more to improve SUV safet ... Continue reading
Crossover Vehicles Gaining Popularity
DETROIT February 25, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that more and more, U.S. motorists are opting for vehicles with the feel of a sedan and the roominess of a minivan or sport utility vehicle, seeking space without bulk and a thirst for fuel. The so-called "crossover" vehicle, which has characteristics ... Continue reading
Car Makers May Have To Cut Production
Detroit February 25, 2003; Bill Koenig writing for Bloomberg reported analysts said that General Motors and Ford Motor Co. may have to slash North American production as more cars and light trucks start to collect dust on dealer lots. Ford may need to reduce the number of vehicles it produces by 8 percent this year, an ... Continue reading
Cadillac makes its way to Japanese showrooms
TOKYO February 25, 2003; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reports that General Motors Corp. plans to start selling its new baby-size Cadillac in Japan next month in an effort to challenge domestic makers in the highly competitive entry-level luxury segment. The Cadillac CTS will roll into Japanese showrooms March 8 and ... Continue reading
James Ince: Success At Vegas Is Blowing In The Wind Tunnel
James Ince: Success At Vegas Is Blowing In The Wind Tunnel If Johnny Benson enjoys success at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday his Crew Chief James Ince knows where to credit the success – the NRC wind tunnel in Ottawa, Canada. That’s where the Valvoline team spent 52 days last season and plans to spend e ... Continue reading
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 25 -- In an effort to enhance the skills, knowledge and educational experience of automotive engineering professionals throughout the country, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and Kettering University's Continuing Education program recently announced the creation of a joint certificate pr ... Continue reading
Delphi Corp. Extends Title Sponsorship of Indy Racing League Event
TROY, Mich., Feb. 25 -- After two consecutive sold-out seasons, Chicagoland Speedway and Delphi Corp. announced an extension for the title rights to the Indy Racing League (IRL) IndyCar Series event that will be held on Sept. 7, 2003. The deal will continue the entitlement of the Delphi Indy 300 through the 2003 season ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Teams powered by Champion spark plugs dominated the leading professional categories at Sunday's NHRA Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals in Phoenix, Ariz., claiming the top four positions in Top Fuel competition and two of the top four in the Funny Car category. Champion spark plugs are manu ... Continue reading
Truvian Technologies Launches Revolutionary Digital Catalog Service
TINTON FALLS, N.J., Feb. 25 -- Truvian Technologies, Inc. (http://www.truvian.com/), a digital catalog services firm, today unveiled their Patent-Pending TruVista HD digital catalog service in cooperation with leading motocross apparel manufacturer, Answer Racing, Inc. (http://www.answerracing.com/). The goal of TruVis ... Continue reading
Magna announces fourth quarter and 2002 fiscal year results
Aurora, Ontario, February 24 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported sales, profits and earnings per share for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. ----------------------------------------------------------- -------------- YEAR ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------- ... Continue reading
#21 Giaffone, #12 Takagi Homestead Preview
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Giaffone, New Teammate Takagi Ready for 2003 IndyCar Opener Pre-Race Notes/Quotes - Toyota Indy 300 - Feb. 28 to March 2, 2003 Homestead Miami Speedway - Homestead, Fla. - 1.5-Mile Oval Round 1 of 16 on the 2003 IRL IndyCar ... Continue reading
ODDS ARE IN GORDON'S FAVOR IN LAS VEGAS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com ODDS ARE IN GORDON'S FAVOR IN LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS, Nev. - If the trend continues, Jeff Gordon should finish in the top five in Sunday's UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In odd-numbered years, Gordon ... Continue reading
APA 'Approves' Hi-Tech Engine Components Program
LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 25 -- Automotive Parts Associates, Inc. (APA) announced today that it has approved Hi-Tech Engine Components to supply engine kits, crankshafts and engine components to their membership. Founded in 1981, APA is a member owned cooperative made up of over 100 independent warehouse distributors and nume ... Continue reading
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