By Annabelle Frankl Whilst the SC430 may look slightly unconventional, this hardtop convertible is a popular new addition to the luxury sport coupe field. Some friends thought it ugly in exterior design, especially from the rear, but I have to say I rather like its styling, bringing as it does a fresh and interesting n ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 Shiftronic
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS You've got to start somewhere, and that somewhere is often at the bottom. When the Japanese manufacturers abandoned the ultra- low priced entry-level class to concentrate on everything from only slightly more expensive compacts to luxury cars, the Koreans stepped in at the bottom o ... Continue reading
Review: Volkswagon New Beetle Turbo S
By, Des Toups, free-lance writer in Seattle. His car reviews have appeared in AutoWorld, The Seattle Times and newspapers nationwide. 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S Base price: $23,400 Price as tested: $24,400 EPA mileage: 24 city/30 highway What happens when a car that screams “Look at me!” no longer t ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: March 28, 2002 General Motors And Michigan Secretary Of State Celebrate One-Year Anniversary Of 'SenseAble Driving' Safety Partnership Detroit, Mich. - According to the Michigan Secretary of State's office, more than 1 million Michigan drivers have been made aware of the dangers of driving distracted, than ... Continue reading
He's Back Baby! Jaguar Unveils Austin Powers XK8 in New York
NEW YORK, March 28 Jaguar introduced Austin Powers' latest lady magnet, the Jaguar XK8 at the New York International Auto Show today. Mike Myers, the actor who plays Austin Powers, International Man of Mystery, will drive a special Union Jack painted version of the Jaguar XK8 in the much anticipated third installment o ... Continue reading
Crown Group, Inc. Changes Name to ``America's Car-Mart, Inc.''
IRVING, Texas--March 28, 2002--Crown Group, Inc. today announced that the Company's name has now been changed to "America's Car-Mart, Inc." The name change was made in connection with the Company's recently announced strategy of focusing exclusively on its highly successful automotive sales and finance subsidiary in Ar ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--March 28, 2002--The California Fuel Cell Partnership (www.cafcp.org), a public-private venture working to commercialize fuel cell vehicles, is demonstrating vehicles and their fuels this week at the National Science Teachers Conference in San Diego. On Friday, March 29 the CaFCP will conduct a Ride and Drive ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: March 28, 2002 Total U.S. Passenger Car 31,932Total U.S. Truck 54,415Total Canada Passenger Car 8,600Total Canada Truck 7,213Total N.A. Car and Truck112,034North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for Week of April 1, 2002 Mon 4/1 Tue 4/2 Wed 4/3 Thu 4/4 Fri 4/5 Week end 4/6 - 4/7 Employees laid offPasse ... Continue reading
Isuzu Stages World Premiere of 2003 Ascender SUV
NEW YORK--March 28, 2002-- Seven-Passenger Flagship Combines the Comfort, Versatility and Performance of a Full-Size SUV Into an "Ideal Size" Package American Isuzu Motors Inc. today revealed the all-new 2003 Ascender flagship SUV at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. With standard third-row, seven-passenger se ... Continue reading
Continental Teves to Supply Brake Systems for Lincoln's New Aviator SUV
DETROIT, March 28 -- Continental Teves, a unit of Continental AG, announced today it will supply electronic brake systems for the new Lincoln Aviator. The Aviator is a mid-size luxury SUV that is built on the same platform as the Ford Explorer and the Mercury Mountaineer. It is scheduled for a 2003 model year productio ... Continue reading
Acura DN-X Concept Makes North American Debut
NEW YORK, March 28 -- Acura debuted its newest concept vehicle today, the DN-X sports sedan, at the New York International Auto Show. Infused with the latest technology, the DN-X puts an exclamation point on the term sports sedan by combining the style, handling and exhilarating performance of a high-powered sports car ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Takes Wraps Off Special Edition GTI
NEW YORK, March 27 -- At the New York International Auto Show, Volkswagen of America, Inc. unleashed a new, very limited 2002 enthusiasts' version of its famous GTI called the GTI 337 Edition. Volkswagen said it will build and sell just 1,500 GTI 337 Editions. The 337 is loosely based on the very rare GTI 25th Annivers ... Continue reading
Bentley GT coupe - the Marketing Story
NEW YORK, March 27 -- Over the past twenty years, Bentley has been rediscovering its own identity and distinctive spirit, all the while nurturing the dream of developing a Grand Touring coupe for a new generation. The reference points for this dream have been the Speed Six of 1928 and the R-Type Continental, which in 1 ... Continue reading
Bentley's GT coupe Design Challenge - the Styling Story
NEW YORK, March 27 -- When challenged to create the first all new Bentley in fifty years, the brief laid down to design director Dirk van Braeckel was as simple to express, as it was difficult to fulfill. The car would be a GT coupe, entirely contemporary in design yet unmistakeably a Bentley. It would need to be timel ... Continue reading
CarsDirect.com Launches Premium Used Car Channel
LOS ANGELES--March 28, 2002-- Online car buying leader's latest addition offers huge online vehicle inventory, award-winning customer care, and industry-leading research CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, today announced the debut of its premium Used Car buying channel, engineered specif ... Continue reading
Debut of All-New 2003 Nissan Murano Crossover SUV
NEW YORK, March 27 -- The Nissan Division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today unveiled the all-new 2003 Nissan Murano crossover sport utility vehicle, a significant advancement in this fast-growing segment in terms of concept, styling and technology. The Nissan Murano goes on sale this November as a 2003 model. N ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, March 27 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced the launch of SCION during a press conference today at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. Formerly the genesis marketing group, SCION will be responsible for the launch of a new line of vehicles it plans to market to the next generation of ... Continue reading
All-New Mitsubishi Outlander Makes Global Debut
NEW YORK, March 27 -- Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today unveiled the all-new 2003 Outlander S.U.V. at the 102nd edition of the New York International Auto Show. Outlander is an exciting, entry- level, crossover S.U.V. that combines bold styling, all-weather capability, and urban utility in a compact ... Continue reading
Ford Plans New Mid-size Sedan - Will It Boomer Or Bust?
NEW YORK, March 28 Reuters reported that the Ford Motor Co.unveiled plans on Thursday to build a new mid-size sedan, a bread-and-butter segment of the U.S. vehicle market that may see a surge in sales as aging baby-boomers drive off into retirement. The world's No. 2 automaker announced its plans to produce the roomy f ... Continue reading
Import sport utilities flood lucrative U.S. market
NEW YORK, March 27 Reuters is reporting that Japan's automakers are launching an all-out assault on the fruitful U.S. sport utility vehicle market, aiming to step up their already formidable presence in one of the industry's fastest-growing segments. The major Asian automakers -- Toyota Motor Corp. , Honda Motor Co. , ... Continue reading
Powered by McLaren Engines Lincoln LS Debuts
NEW YORK, March 27 McLaren Performance Technologies debuted a high-performance, ``Powered by McLaren Engines'' Lincoln LSE luxury sport sedan today at the New York International Auto Show. ``With the addition of almost a hundred horsepower, along with chassis and braking upgrades as appropriate, the McLaren Engines-enh ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--March 27, 2002--Autofusion Corp., a leading provider of auto-related technology and provider of business solutions for online and offline companies, today announced that United Airlines Employees' Credit Union (UAECU) has chosen Autofusion to provide UAECU members with a complete Auto Buying program includin ... Continue reading
RESTON, Va.--March 27, 2002--ClearCross, the leading provider of applications and intelligent content for cross-border trade compliance and security, announced today that it has won the Lubricants World Annual Award in the Services category for its Materials Compliance Solution. The Lubricants World Annual Awards compe ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Accessories Secures Double-Digit Earnings Growth By Acquiring Perf-form Products, Inc.
MILFORD, Iowa--March 27, 2002--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (OTCBB:CYCY), the recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), announced today that the Company has finalized the purchase agreement terms to acquire Perf-form Products, Inc. Perf-form ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Autobytel Inc. 'Takes Manhattan' to Provide Expert Source for Daily NY Auto Show News
-- Autoweb.com Celebrity Panel Offers Fresh Perspective on Tomorrow's Cars from Today's Trend-Setters WHO: Autobytel Inc.'s (http://www.autobytel.com) team of experts have packed up their laptops and headed to the Big Apple, where they will provide in-depth coverage hot from the press conferences on important new launc ... Continue reading
ALS RALLY TEAM PRESS RELEASE # 2
ALS RALLY TEAM PRESS RELEASE Vancouver March 26, 2002 The Subaru Justy Survivor . . . The ALS Rally Team successfully survived the Rally of the Ranchlands held in Cochrane, Alberta, Sunday March 24th. It was a tough debut for the Subaru Justy. "The driving conditions were the most challenging I have ever encountered," ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio--March 27, 2002--Byron O. Pond, Amcast Industrial Corporation President and CEO, announced today the following organizational changes effective April 8, 2002. Joseph R. Grewe will join the company becoming Amcast Industrial Corporation's President & Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Dire ... Continue reading
American Electric Automobile Company, Inc. Announces Agreement to Purchase Cyper Entertainment Inc.
MARKHAM, Ontario--March 27, 2002--American Electric Automobile Company, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AEAC) announces that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of Cyper Entertainment Inc. of Seoul, Korea, which is a privately held 3D Digital Animation Company providing its services to the television, com ... Continue reading
ASA MEDIA LUNCH FRIDAY APRIL 5
ASA AND IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY INVITE YOU TO: SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY, APRIL 5 WHAT: LUNCH WITH BUDDY BAKER .... AND FRIENDS WHERE: PICASSO'S RESTAURANT* 6070 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CALIF. (626) 969-6100 WHEN FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2002 CHECK-IN: 11:30 LUNCH: NOON WHY: THE AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION (ASA) WILL BE RUNNING IT ... Continue reading
ASA MEDIA LUNCH FRIDAY APRIL 5
ASA AND IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY INVITE YOU TO: SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY, APRIL 5 WHAT: LUNCH WITH BUDDY BAKER .... AND FRIENDS WHERE: PICASSO'S RESTAURANT* 6070 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CALIF. (626) 969-6100 WHEN FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2002 CHECK-IN: 11:30 LUNCH: NOON WHY: THE AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION (ASA) WILL BE RUNNING IT ... Continue reading
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Dimension Honored With Best-Of-Show Awards From Two CAD-Industry Magazines
MINNEAPOLIS--March 27, 2002-- Rapid prototyping system maker, Stratasys, said it has received show awards for Dimension, its new brand of 3D Printer, from two prominent CAD-industry magazines. The publications, Cadence and Cadalyst presented the awards at the National Design and Engineering Show (NDES) in Chicago last ... Continue reading
Elk River, Minn., Operator Receives National Recognition at LCT Show
ELK RIVER, Minn.--March 27, 2002--LCT Magazine recognized Michael Hanowski as the small fleet Operator of the Year at the LCT Show in Las Vegas. Hanowski is the co-founder and public relations officer for the Minnesota Professional Limousine Owners Association. He wrote the association code of ethics, designed the Web ... Continue reading
FW: SMT - RHONDA HARTMAN SMITH
-----Original Message----- From: Jim Bowling Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 11:39 AM To: 'jon.ebinger@espn.com' Subject: SMT - RHONDA HARTMAN SMITH presents a satellite media tour with Rhonda Hartman-Smith Top Fuel National Hot Rod Association's (NHRA) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002 11:00 AM -1:00 PM (EASTERN) LADY PRO RACE ... Continue reading
Heafner Tire Group Announces Completion of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.--March 27, 2002--Heafner Tire Group, Inc. ("Heafner") announced today the completion of its tender offer and consent solicitation, pursuant to the Amended Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement dated March 11, 2002 (the "Offer"), to purchase up to $126 million of its 10% Senior Notes Du ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Improved Technology for Bad Weather Driving
-- Sometimes as drivers we get in over our heads. Before we know it, we encounter slippery roads, or conditions that may cause accidents. The latest technology might make bad weather driving less hazardous. A report from General Motors You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/displa ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Toyota Premieres SCION at 2002 New York International Auto Show
-- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced the launch of SCION at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. Formerly the genesis marketing group, SCION will be responsible for the launch of a new line of vehicles it plans to market to the next generation of new-car buyers. You can reach the story directly by ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 27, 2002-- Improved Technology for Bad Weather Driving Sometimes as drivers we get in over our heads. Before we know it, we encounter slippery roads, or conditions that may cause accidents. The latest technology might make bad weather driving less hazardous. A report from General Motors You can reach th ... Continue reading
RE: ALS RALLY TEAM PRESS RELEASE # 2
FYI Subaru of Guelph is holding a "WRX test drive event at the dealer located on HWY#7in Guelph Ont. on Sat. April 27/02. CKCO TV will be on hand as I understand, as well as the Canadian Subaru Rally Team and Drivers. Weenies and Krispy Kreams for all, plus a great opportunity to test drive the WRX. ... Continue reading
Roadway Shareholders Approve All Proposals; Board Declares Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--March 27, 2002--The shareholders of Roadway Corporation today voted to re-elect all nominees proposed for election to the Board of Directors. They are Frank P. Doyle, John F. Fiedler, Dale F. Frey, Phillip J. Meek, Carl W. Schafer, Sarah Roush Werner and Michael W. Wickham. Various other proposals related ... Continue reading
From the ethnobotanical herbalists who brought the herba supplementals; Kathmandu Temple Kiff “1” & “2” “Personal-Choice”, pipe-smoking products/substances to the common market!!! We are finally able to offer for your “Sensitive/Responsive”, “Personal Choice” Smoking Enjoyment….the “Seventh Heav ... Continue reading
Three Establishments in the Houston - Galveston Area Receive Distinguished AAA Four Diamond Ratings
HOUSTON--March 27, 2002--AAA has presented its prestigious Four Diamond Award(R) rating for the year 2002 to two hotels and only one restaurant in the Houston - Galveston area. Area establishments that received the 2002 AAA Four Diamond Award are: The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa (7), The San Luis Resort Spa & Conferen ... Continue reading
USF Logistics Appoints Jill Pintozzi to Position of Director of Human Resources
OAKBROOK, Ill.--March 27, 2002--USF Logistics, a logistics business unit of USFreightways Corporation, announced today the appointment of Jill Pintozzi to the position of Director of Human Resources. In this position Pintozzi will have overall responsibility for compensation, benefits, human resources strategic plannin ... Continue reading
Tommy Baldwin Wins "IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week" Honors
<<...OLE_Obj...>> NEWS RELEASE Contact: Chris Connington Dane Roth VP - Marketing, IRWIN Golin/Harris International (847) 478-1090 (312) 729-4362 chrisco@americantool.com droth@golinharris.com Sawing Through Adversity, No. 22 Crew Chief Tommy Baldwin Takes Home IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week Honors VERNON HILLS, Ill., Ma ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Series to Incorporate Pit Stops During 2002 Racing Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 TRANS-AM SERIES TO INCORPORATE PIT STOPS DURING 2002 RACING SEASON CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 27, 2002) - The Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup, North America's longest-running road racing series, has announced several competition-related rules changes f ... Continue reading
``Rods & Classics For A Cure'' Car Show to Benefit City of Hope
-- WHAT: The first "Rods & Classics For A Cure" hot rod and classic car show, presented by the Arcadia Firefighters Association in support of the City of Hope Cancer Center. This show promises to be an exciting day, featuring some of the city's finest muscle, classic and antique automobiles, as well as old-time fire en ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: March 27, 2002 Detroit- Saturn Corporation announced it has reached an agreement with John L. Sullivan and the Sullivan Automotive Group to reopen the recently closed Saturn of Fulton Avenue facility in a new location. In addition, the Sullivan Automotive Group will build a new Saturn retail facility in th ... Continue reading
Chevrolet S-10 Pickup adds the all-new ZR5 option package
FOR RELEASE: March 27, 2002 DETROIT-The 2002 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup lineup adds the all-new ZR5 option package to the Crew Cab model in the first quarter of 2002, combining a sporty, youthful exterior appearance with fully functional accessories. "We want to give our customers the option of adding the athletic appearanc ... Continue reading
Dodge Motorsports Weekend Preview
<<...OLE_Obj...>> Weekend Preview Contact: Dave Elshoff, 248-512-2690 Ray Cooper, 803-466-9085 Dodge Teams Leave for Easter Break Ranked at the Head of Accelerated Classes (March 27, 2002) - The Pennzoil World of Outlaws Series will be the only racing action on tap during Easter Weekend involving Mopar-backed teams, bu ... Continue reading
Ethyl Corporation Extends Loan Facility
RICHMOND, Va.--March 27, 2002--Ethyl Corporation announced today that it has reached an agreement with its lenders to extend its current loan facility to March 31, 2003. By the terms of this agreement, the facility can be further extended to March 31, 2004 provided certain conditions are met. Thomas E. (Teddy) Gottwald ... Continue reading
SwRI Consortium DASL/N-TCD Begins Study of Contaminants' Effects On Diesel and Gasoline Emissions
SAN ANTONIO--March 27, 2002--Southwest Research Institute(tm) (SwRI(tm)) announces the start of a research consortium aimed at investigating the potential for common lubricating oils to degrade or poison emissions control systems for diesel and gasoline engines. The "Diesel Aftertreatment Sensitivity to Lubricants (DAS ... Continue reading
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