Volvo Cross Country (2001) Review ... Continue reading
145 DAYS, 22 COUNTRIES, 1 MAN AND HIS VOLVO: NOW THAT'S A SURVIVOR
Las Vegas, NV—Day 146. On CBS's recent "Survivor" series 16 castaways were marooned on a remote desert island. Christer Gerlach, an adventurer from Sweden, prepares to continue his drive around the world in a Volvo V70 XC. The "Survivors" faced many trials and tribulations, but they had each other on which to depend. ... Continue reading
Automania - Consumer Affairs ... Continue reading
Volvo Cross Country Preview (2001)
Volvo Cross Country (2001) Preview ... Continue reading
AAA Advises Motorists to ''Take Five'' During October Car Care Month
More than recommending a pause in normal driving routines, AAA suggests motorists take time out in October to remember there are five primary maintenance items that should be attended to during this time of year: ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan, Penske Give Free Inspection to Motorists
October is National Car Care Month and Michigan motorists have the ideal service plan -- a FREE 12-point inspection at more than 60 locations statewide, courtesy of Penske Auto Centers, AAA Michigan and other participating dealers. ... Continue reading
AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship 2001 Schedule
AMA CHEVY TRUCKS U.S. SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP 2001 SCHEDULE ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Announces the Acquisition of Jaguar Dealership
Asbury Automotive Group, the third largest dealership group in the United States, announced that it has acquired the Troncalli Jaguar dealership in Roswell, Georgia. ... Continue reading
Auto Club Offers Motorists Five Simple Maintenance Tips
The Automobile Club of Southern California is urging motorists to "take five" during October's "Car Care Month" before the onset of cooler weather. ... Continue reading
Autocruise Selected by MAN `Trucknology'
Autocruise Ltd. has been selected by MAN, a German manufacturer of high-technology trucks, to provide adaptive cruise control radar sensors for MAN's new "Trucknology" range of trucks. ... Continue reading
Big Day for Toyota and Indiana as Toyota Sequoia Makes its Debut
Toyota's first Sequoia rolled off the line to mark the beginning of production for the all new, full- sized sport utility vehicle. ... Continue reading
BREED Proposes Internal Restructuring
BREED announced that it intends to file an amended Plan of Reorganization in connection with its pending Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding, which provides for an internal restructuring of its business. ... Continue reading
Brown & Sharpe Nets GLOBAL Sales and Inquiries at Trade Show
Brown & Sharpe's recent participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago resulted in significant product sales and a high level of inquiries. ... Continue reading
China's 1.2 Billion Population Is Stage for IMPCO Expansion
IMPCO Technologies, Inc. announced that they are working with major Chinese OEM Diesel Engine manufacturers to expand sales of their alternate fuel products in China. ... Continue reading
'Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager Travel Program'
DaimlerChrysler joins forces with CBS Plus, the cross sales and marketing unit of Viacom Inc. and Meredith to announce a groundbreaking multi-media consumer program to showcase the all- new 2001 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager minivans. ... Continue reading
Continental Teves Facility Recognized for Manufacturing Innovations
The Morganton, NC plant of Continental Teves was recognized for its world-class manufacturing operations, being named one of the top five finalists for the Automotive Manufacturing Award at the annual Automotive World Magazine dinner. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler: Overview on Current Business Trends
In order to clarify the various estimates of DaimlerChrysler's earnings situation, the company is providing an overview of current business trends before the official third quarter report, to be released on October 26, 2000. ... Continue reading
Deer Crashes Up in 1999, Says Michigan Deer Crash Coalition
After two years of decline, the number of deer-vehicle crashes in Michigan jumped 3.5 percent last year, according to the Michigan State Police. ... Continue reading
Delphi Develops Passenger Occupant Detection System for Jaguar
Delphi Automotive Systems announced at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2000 that it is supplying its smart occupant passenger detection system for Jaguar. ... Continue reading
Delphi Presented With Top Automotive Industry Award
A panel of top automotive business and technology journalists has chosen Delphi Automotive Systems' MagneRide ride control system as the 2000 winner of the prestigious international Automotive World award for Best Use of Materials. ... Continue reading
Engine Manufacturers Support CARB Emissions Reduction Efforts
The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) gave its support to the California Air Resources Board's newest initiative to further control particulate emissions from diesel-fueled engines and vehicles. ... Continue reading
Enviro-Prime 2000 Coatings Earn PPG Sixth R&D 100 Award in Five Years
PPG Industries receives its sixth R&D 100 Award in 5 years when its Enviro-Prime 2000 lead-free anti-corrosionelectrodeposition coatings for automobiles are honored as one of this year's 100 most significant technology breakthroughs. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Selects RecepTec's Satellite Antenna
RecepTec LLC and Ford Motor Company announced a multi-year Purchase and Supply Arrangement, signed on September 1, under which Ford will purchase satellite antennas from RecepTec to be used with its satellite radio system to be launched next year. ... Continue reading
Freightliner to Cancel Western Star Supplier Agreement With DINA
Freightliner LLC announced that it has notified Consorcio G. Grupo Dina that it would terminate the supplier agreement Western Star Trucks Holdings made with DINA to market its Class 7 Solar Series product line in North America. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Renews Its Support for the Toys for Tots Program
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's retail stores once again are showing their Christmas spirit by sponsoring the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. ... Continue reading
Haldex AWD System Presented by Volvo At Paris Motor Show 2000
Volvo Car Corporation presents Haldex AWD system as one of the key systems in a new concept car at this year's Paris Motor Show. ... Continue reading
i2Go Partners with General Motors
i2Go unveiled a Pontiac\GMC-i2Go, co-branded Web site as part of a General Motors marketing program that utilizes i2Go's portable digital audio player and software platform to enhance customer relations and satisfaction. ... Continue reading
In-Car Computing Summit to Bring Together Top Executives
Some of the most progressive minds from Detroit and the Silicon Valley will assemble for "The Second Automotive and Consumer Electronics Industries Deal-Making Summit." ... Continue reading
Increase Your Car's Power and Performance Like the Winners
Hydrotex, a specialty lubricant company headquartered in Carrollton, Texas announces High Performance racing products in a convenient Performance Pack. ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Couragous former driver Bob Hurt dies at 61
INDY 500: Couragous former driver Bob Hurt dies at 61 ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: Dorricott Racing's Championship Hopes Hinge on Momentum in Houston
INDY LIGHTS: Dorricott Racing's Championship Hopes Hinge on Momentum in Houston ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: Second Title Chance For Dixon At Houston Dayton Indy Lights
Second Title Chance For Dixon At Houston Dayton Indy Lights ... Continue reading
KARTING: Formula One, You've Got Company
Formula One, You've Got Company ... Continue reading
Kingsley Coach Announces Second Production Plant
The Kingsley Coach, Inc. announced that it will supplement its current production by setting up and commencing production at its Minnesota facility in early November. ... Continue reading
Laforza Completes Acquisition of Magnum Operations in Italy
Laforza Automobiles Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of all of the assets, including tooling, inventory, and intellectual property, from Magnum Industriale s.r.l., in Italy. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Announces $190M Manufacturing Investment In U.K. Plant
Future buyers of Land Rover vehicles will benefit from a major capital investment that has been allotted to the company's U.K. manufacturing site. ... Continue reading
Liquitek Builds Robotic Automation Production Line
Liquitek Enterprises Inc. announced that its subsidiary, VitriSeal Inc., has successfully built its first commercially viable, robotic automation production line for coating automotive wheels with VitriSeal(TM) clear coat. ... Continue reading
Mark IV Completes Acquisition of Focon
Mark IV Industries, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Focon Electronic Systems A/S, a division of Sandma Holding A/S. ... Continue reading
Media Response Statement: Saudi Arabian Ban on Firestone Imports
We understand that the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) has issued an internal notification prohibiting the imports of Firestone brand tires into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ... Continue reading
NASCAR TOURING: Rocket-Man Raudman Disappointed at Finish
Rocket-Man Raudman Disappointed at Finish ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Mast hoping improved race team can avenge Martinsville dissapointment
NASCAR WCUP: Mast hoping improved race team can avenge Martinsville dissapointment ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton wants to 'stay clean' in Martinsville
NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton wants to 'stay clean' in Martinsville ... Continue reading
National Car Rental Wins Corporate Transportation Award
National Car Rental, a division of ANC Rental Corporation, was recently awarded the Corporate Transportation Award at the Regional Minority Enterprises Development Conference in Austin, Texas. ... Continue reading
New Budd, Visteon Venture Leverages Dual Expertise in Modular Design
Budd and Visteon announced they have formed a joint venture to provide modular chassis solutions that will provide more system integration, while achieving lower mass targets and lower costs to certain vehicle manufacturer programs in North America. ... Continue reading
New Renault Laguna Launched in Paris
Renault has chosen Delphi Automotive Systems to provide its advanced climate control technology for the next-generation Laguna, which the automaker officially debuted here at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2000. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bazemore & Co. Ready to Rebound in Topeka
Bazemore & Co. Ready to Rebound in Topeka ... Continue reading
NorthernLight IRL: Charity Golf Tournament Celebrates 10th Year
NorthernLight IRL: Charity Golf Tournament Celebrates 10th Year ... Continue reading
NorthernLight IRL: Cheever, B. Lazier to add another exciting chapter to rivalry
NorthernLight IRL: Cheever, B. Lazier to add another exciting chapter to rivalry ... Continue reading
PetroMoly's Infomercial to Begin Airing in Early October
Worldwide PetroMoly Inc. announced that the primary production of its infomercial is now finished and is ready to air starting October 4, 2000. ... Continue reading
Porsche Unveils Carrera GT at Louvre Super Sports Car Debuts
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced its parent company, Porsche AG, unveiled a prototype of its ultimate super sports car, the Carrera GT, at a pre-dawn ceremony at the Louvre Museum. ... Continue reading
SAGEM Joins Johnson Controls' Peer Partnering Program
Johnson Controls announced that Paris, France-based automotive supplier SAGEM will join its Peer Partnering(TM) program. ... Continue reading
SCCA: Nissan Racers Prepare For The Olympics of Motorsports, The Valvoline Runoffs
SCCA: Nissan Racers Prepare For The Olympics of Motorsports, The Valvoline Runoffs ... Continue reading
TACH Special: Internet TV Broadcast of South Florida International Auto Show
TACH Special: Internet TV Broadcast of South Florida International Auto Show ... Continue reading
TOURING: Borcheller, Turner lead Speedvision World Challenge practice
TOURING: Borcheller, Turner lead Speedvision World Challenge practice ... Continue reading
TRACKS: 18th Annual Swap Meet November 5th at Lebanon Valley
9-27 Lebanon Valley Press Release ... Continue reading
TRW Sells Man-Machine Interface Business
TRW Inc. announced that it has agreed to sell Man-Machine Interface to ITT Industries, Inc., a global engineering and manufacturing company and the world's largest producer of electromechanical switches and keypads. ... Continue reading
Uniroyal(R) Light Truck Tire Sales up Dramatically
With five Uniroyal(R) tire lines approved by Ford as replacements for recalled Firestone tires, Uniroyal Tire's light truck division saw a sales increase of 100 percent in August compared to the same month a year ago. ... Continue reading
Viasystems Files for Public Offering of Common Stock
Viasystems Group, Inc. announced that it has filed a registration statement for the sale of up to 17,000,000 shares of common stock by Viasystems. ... Continue reading
Volvo Performance Concept Car - a bolt from the blue
The new Volvo S60 is the sportiest andmost dynamic Volvo sedan ever. ... Continue reading
Year 2000 Telematics Statistics, Results, and Case Studies Showcased
A detailed analysis of explosive growth -- including statistics, subscriber and revenue figures in the emerging area of "telematics" -- is the focus of a cross-industry conference scheduled for October 31-November 1 in Las Vegas, Nev. ... Continue reading
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