Wednesday, March 27, 2002

Toyota's New Brand, Web Site and Kiosk Experience Crafted by Next-Generation Consultancy...Cool Dude

LOS ANGELES--March 27, 2002--Fresh Machine, a next-generation consultancy, has joined forces with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. to launch the automaker's new brand for youth-oriented vehicles -- SCION. The brand is being unveiled at the New York Auto Show today, March 27, 2002. Design veteran and Fresh Machine found ... Continue reading

Jaguar R-Coupe Concept Debuts at New York Auto Show And Signals Jaguar's New Design Philosophy

NEW YORK, March 27 -- Jaguar takes a leap into the future with the North American public debut of a new concept car at the 2002 NYIAS (New York International Auto Show) today. Conceived to demonstrate how the company's design philosophy may develop in coming years, the Jaguar R-Coupe is a prestigious and sensuous four- ... Continue reading

BMW CS1 Concept Car Makes North American In New York

March 27 -- Fresh from its world introduction earlier this month at the Geneva Motor Show, the BMW CS1 Concept Car will make its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show, providing a first glimpse of the design philosophy which might characterize the exterior of future BMW models. The all-new 2002 B ... Continue reading

Saturn Competitive Edge: ION, VTi, CVT, VUE,RAD,EPS

FOR RELEASE: March 27, 2002 Since its inception, Saturn has developed a reputation for innovative products, features and processes that deliver real customer benefits. Among Saturn's innovations to date:Polymer bodyside panels for superior dent and rust resistanceThe world's first coupe with a rear-access door (RAD), i ... Continue reading

Saturn:Personal Accents Industry First

FOR RELEASE: March 27, 2002 Inside and out, the new Saturn ION models have been designed so that customers can easily personalize their vehicles. A wide range of accessories to customize the 2003 Saturn ION sedan and quad coupe will be available when they reach market late this year. One unique aspect of ION personaliz ... Continue reading

Saturn : Attracting younger buyers

FOR RELEASE: March 27, 2002 Blending innovative thinking, segment-leading features and unprecedented personalization opportunities, the 2003 Saturn ION sedan and quad coupe deliver excitement and value uniquely tuned to the needs of small-car buyers. The new series of ION cars will debut in the fourth quarter of 2002. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors names German CEO

TOKYO, March 27 Reuters reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp said that a German, Rolf Eckrodt, would be its new chief executive -- a move seen as boosting partner DaimlerChrysler's influence at the ailing Japanese automaker. With Eckrodt's promotion, Mitsubishi becomes the third Japanese automaker to install a foreigne ... Continue reading

Chrysler Unveils PT Cruiser Turbo Version

NEW YORK Reuters reported that the Chrysler arm of DaimlerChrysler AG will unveil on Wednesday a turbocharged version of its Chrysler PT Cruiser to help spur interest in the retro-styled hatchback. Chrysler said the turbo PT Cruiser would go into production later this year at its factory in Toluca, Mexico. The company ... Continue reading

GM's Saturn unit unveils new small car, the Ion

NEW YORK, March 27 Reuters Nearly 12 years after the first Saturn went on sale, the General Motors Corp. division will unveil on Wednesday its first completely redesigned small car with new features the automaker is counting on to end a seven-year slide in sales. Saturn, known for innovative touches, has injected some ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Adds Three Outside Directors

PHILADELPHIA--March 26, 2002--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full service automotive aftermarket chain, announced the addition of three independent directors to its Board of Directors. The new directors are Peter A. Bassi, 52, President-Tricon Restaurants International, a division of Tricon Glo ... Continue reading

Amcast Reports Fiscal 2002 Second Quarter Results

DAYTON, Ohio--March 26, 2002--Amcast Industrial Corporation, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2002 second quarter ended March 3, 2002. Second quarter sales were $137.0 million, up 11% compared with $123.0 million in the fiscal 2001 second quarter. The Company began consolidating Casting Technology Compan ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Promotes Babich to President

PHILADELPHIA--March 26, 2002--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full service automotive aftermarket chain, announced that George Babich, Jr., 50, who has served as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to President & Chief Financial Officer. Mitchell G. Leibovitz, the Co ... Continue reading

ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series releases 2002 schedule

TOLEDO OH (3-26-02) The ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series, in its fourth season of competition, has released its 2002 schedule to include 12 events in eight states. The schedule, which includes a mix of races on both dirt and pavement, kicks off at the quarter-mile Kentucky Speedway on May 10 and concludes at Las Vegas ... Continue reading

Triumph Motorcycles Update: Royal Boost as U.K. Motorcycle Company Triumphs Over Adversity

NEWNAN, Ga.--March 26, 2002-- His Royal Highness the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, Has Given Britain's Only Motorcycle Manufacturer a Boost as the Company Triumphs Over Adversity Within hours of learning about a fire at one of Triumph Motorcycles' production facilities, the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, who is special re ... Continue reading

MARCH 23 RACE REPORT

MARCH 23 POST: RACE REPORT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY MARCH 23, 2002 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LATE MODELS WARM UP A CHILLED CROWD AS LATHROP GETS FIRST WIN Irwindale, Calif. - - It was Riverside drivers 1-2 in Saturday night's season inaugural for the NASCAR Auto Club Late Models with Johnny Lathrop putting a las ... Continue reading

ZETEC ENGINE IMPRESSES AT DEBUT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ZETEC ENGINE IMPRESSES AT DEBUT ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (March 26, 2002) – At the recent season-opening doubleheader the new Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship engine package impressed both the drivers and fans with its performance and durability. Racing on the demanding 3.7-mile Sebring Inte ... Continue reading

Gentilozzi to Race New Body Style Jaguar in 2002 Trans-Am Series

CONTACT: Wendy Gabers, (517) 371-3230 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENTILOZZI TO RACE A NEW BODY STYLE JAGUAR IN 2002 TRANS-AM SERIES LANSING, Mich. - Three-time Trans-Am champion Paul Gentilozzi will again campaign a Jaguar XKR for the third consecutive year during the 2002 Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup. Genti ... Continue reading

IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY WELCOMES LOS ANGELES KART CLUB - MARCH 31

IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY WELCOMES LOS ANGELES KART CLUB FOR 2002 … NINE-RACE SEASON WILL RUN MARCH - NOVEMBER Irwindale, Calif. - - (February 28,2002) The very active Los Angeles Kart Club will bring its own style of action-packed family Kart racing to Irwindale Speedway for the 2002 season with a nine-race series of m ... Continue reading

VISTEON CORPORATION SUPPORTS THE AUTOMAKERS AT NEW YORK AUTO SHOW

VISTEON SUPPORTS THE AUTOMAKERS AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE SHOW Amid the glitz and glamour on the floor of the 2002 New York International Automobile Show, Visteon Corporation is helping its automotive customers shine bright with exciting new products and technologies, offering consumers exactly what they wan ... Continue reading

ALLDATA Provides Complete Vehicle Emissions Information

ELK GROVE, Calif., March 26 ALLDATA, the worldwide market leader in computer-based automotive repair information and software solutions for automotive service providers, announced today the release of its early-model vehicle emissions information on a CD-ROM. With the ALLDATA Emissions CD, repair facilities that are cu ... Continue reading

AAA Offers Car Buying Guide

AURORA, Ill., March 26 -- The AAA Auto Guide: 2002 New Cars and Trucks has selected 12 vehicles as best in their class, naming them the 2002 AAA Auto Guide Award winners. AAA Auto Guide Award winners stand out from the rest by offering the best balance of performance, quality and value. More than 200 vehicles were eval ... Continue reading

SIZE DOES NOT COUNT: Diminutive 11' 10" MINI Cooper Welcomed to the U.S.

NEW YORK, March 26 -- The MINI Cooper's first-time availability in America was celebrated today with dazzling stunt driving and the announcement of its starring role in the new Austin Powers film. With the same quirky, cheeky excitement that made the original Mini a legend, the diminutive 11' 10`` MINI Cooper burst upo ... Continue reading

Premiere for Maybach Luxury Automotive Brand

The legendary automotive brand makes its comeback after a sixty-year absence * Revival stirs memories of a great era in German automotive manufacturing * New Maybach sedan to be presented autumn 2002, U.S. sales to start in spring, 2003 NEW YORK, March 26 -- The German luxury car brand Maybach will be appearing in fron ... Continue reading

Sika Automotive Appoints Elaine Judd Automotive Business Manager

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., March 26 -- Elaine Judd has joined Sika Automotive in the position of Automotive Business Manager. The announcement was made by Robert Myers, Senior Vice President - Automotive. She will report to Mr. Myers. Her primary responsibilities include automotive division budgeting and analysis plus add ... Continue reading

ARCA Auto Value Midget Series releases 2002 schedule

TOLEDO OH (3-26-02) The ARCA Auto Value Midget Series, in its 23rd consecutive season of competition, has released its 2002 schedule to include 12 events in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Each event will be co-sanctioned with NAMARS. Shady Bowl Speedway, which hosts the season-opener on April 27, will again host the serie ... Continue reading

Online Advertising Really Works - Just Read This

IAB Website | Download a PDF | Subscribe | Unsubscribe The date is Monday January 14th. On my voice mail is a call from Greg Stuart, IAB President and CEO. "Have you seen today's Wall Street Journal?" He asked. "Can you believe this? Why didn't they bother to ask someone who knows something about Online Advertising? Ca ... Continue reading

BELINDA ENDRESS EARNS TOP-10 IN DEBUT

ENDRESS EARNS TOP-10 IN DEBUT -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- FONTANA, Calif., Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - In her Grand-Am Cup debut, Belinda Endress, of Newbury Park, Calif., earned an eighth-place finish at California Speedway on Sunday. Endress qualified the #29 Unicom Wireless/ Xtreme Island Designs/ GMG BMW M3 17th overall ... Continue reading

Larger Vehicles Drive New Car Sales Despite Increasing Gas Prices, AAA Says

WASHINGTON--March 26, 2002--With the economy beginning to show signs of recovery in many parts of the country, AAA is projecting that Americans will continue to buy SUVs, trucks and minivans despite increasing gas prices nationwide. Whether domestic or imported, these larger vehicles will continue to be best-sellers, a ... Continue reading