American Suzuki Ends Year With Six Percent Sales Increase
BREA, Calif., Jan. 3 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) ended 2001 notching a six-percent increase over its 2000 sales, posting 64,698 sales for the calendar year, and continuing as one of the fastest growing Japanese car companies in the U.S.``American Suzuki had a banner year largely because of great consume ... Continue reading
Toyota Sets Sales Record for Sixth Year in a Row
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever year-end total sales of 1,741,254 vehicles, up 7.5 percent. 2001 marks the 12th consecutive year that Toyota sold more than one million cars and trucks, and the sixth year-in-a-row that TMS set a total year-end sales record.Tot ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Best-Selling Car in 2001; Regains Title After a Decade
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- The Honda Accord was the best-selling car in America in 2001, according to a review of auto industry sales figures released today. With sales of 414,718, the Accord topped the second place Toyota Camry, which reported sales of 390,449 in 2000. The Ford Taurus finished in third place with 353 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records Highest U.S. Sales in Its History
MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its best year on record with sales of 206,638 in 2001. The largest increase for the year came with the popular C-Class family and the top-of-the-line CL-Class which soared up 48 percent and 70 percent respectively. A significant portion of the 2001 volume cam ... Continue reading
The All New 2002 BMW 7 Series Makes North American Debut At Greater Los Angeles Auto Show
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 3 -- The new BMW 7 Series will make its North American debut at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show in January. The flagship 745i and the long wheelbase 745Li will be shown prior to going on sale at the end of the month. The new BMW 7 Series points the way to the future of the luxury/performanc ... Continue reading
All-New 2003 Toyota Matrix to Deliver Value-Driven Affordability
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new Matrix crossover utility vehicle (CUV) today during a press conference at the 2002 Los Angeles Auto Show. The revolutionary Matrix CUV is unlike any other vehicle in the Toyota lineup. ... Continue reading
Mazda Posts Fourth Consecutive Year-Over-Year Sales Increase
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Led by the continued impressive sales of the Protege sedan along with the successful launch of the new and innovative Protege5, Mazda today reported an increase in sales for the fourth consecutive year. The 5.5 percent jump versus last year's total was led by Mazda's spirited Protege, which bo ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Canada reports record December truck sales
WINDSOR, ON, Jan. 3 /CNW/ - DaimlerChrysler Canada today reported December sales of a record 18,049 trucks -- an increase of 34.4 per cent over the 13,426 trucks sold in the same month one year earlier. The company's retailers across Canada sold 24,420 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep(R) vehicles in December -- an increase of ... Continue reading
Daewoo Motor America, Inc. December Sales Report 2001
COMPTON, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Daewoo Motor America, Inc. today announced sales figures for the month of December: December YTD December YTD 2000 2001 Leganza 1827 25170 1326 18347 Nubira 1255 21473 746 14330 Lanos 1520 21717 952 15619 Total 4602 68360 3024 48296 Daewoo Motor America, Inc. is based in Compton, CA and is th ... Continue reading
Kia Reports Record Sales for 2001
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Kia Motors America today announced that record December sales of 17,363 vehicles propelled the company to an all-time annual sales record of 223,721. This represents a 39 percent increase from last year's record sales of 160,606 units.Kia's sales increase was fueled in part by additions to its ... Continue reading
Ford scores three of the top 10 vehicles in Canada in 2001
OAKVILLE, ON, Jan. 3 /CNW/ - Canadian consumers purchased 22,318 new Ford and Lincoln vehicles in December, a 4.6 per cent increase from the same month last year. Truck sales increased 7.7 per cent to 15,513 units while car sales were down slightly by 1.9 per cent to 6,805 units."We built momentum in the final months o ... Continue reading
Jaguar Canada breaks long-standing sales record
BRAMALEA, ON, Jan. 3 /CNW/ - Jaguar Canada announced today that sales show the best December in Jaguar history, as well as the best year since 1987. December sales totaled 284 cars sold, an increase of nearly 87 per cent compared with the same period last year. Year-to-date sales increased more than six per cent, a tot ... Continue reading
Lincoln to Be the First With THX(R) Certified Premium Car Audio Systems
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3 -- Lincoln will be the first auto maker to offer Lucasfilm THX® certified premium car audio systems, significantly advancing car audio the same way that THX has revolutionized sound in commercial theatres, home theatres and multimedia products, Lincoln Mercury President Brian Kelley announced at th ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports December Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported sales of 29,363 new cars in December in the United States, representing a 9.3 percent increase over last year's December mark of 26,865.For the year, Volkswagen has sold 355,648 cars in the U.S., up from sales in 2000 that were 355,479.With Decem ... Continue reading
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 3 -- AutoZone, Inc. , the nation's largest auto parts retailer, today announced Michael G. Archbold, 41, will join the company as senior vice president and chief financial officer effective February 4, 2002. Archbold comes to AutoZone after 6 years with Barnes & Noble, Inc. where he was most recent ... Continue reading
New THX(R) Ultra Premium Car Audio Program Brings Renowned THX Sound Quality to the Car
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Lucasfilm THX® today announced the THX Ultra Premium Car Audio program, a performance breakthrough for automotive entertainment from the company that set the standard for high quality cinema and home theater sound. The first vehicle to offer a THX certified car audio system will be the 20 ... Continue reading
GM's $2002 Cash To Buyers In Lieu Of Interest Free Loans
FOR RELEASE: January 3, 2002 DETROIT - General Motors Corp. today kicked off 2002 with "GM Overdrive," offering $2002 customer cash on the purchase or lease of any new 2001 or 2002 Chevrolet, Pontiac, GMC, Buick, Oldsmobile or Cadillac car or truck through February 28. "GM and its dealers are coming off an extremely su ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports U.S. Sales Up 17 Percent
ATLANTA, Jan. 3 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States, today announced U.S. retail sales for December totaled 1,744 cars, for an increase of 17 percent over the same period last year. In addition, year-to-date sales in the U.S. closed up 3 perc ... Continue reading
GM Truck Lineup Industry Sales Record
FOR RELEASE: January 3, 2002 GM Sets Industry Calendar Year SUV Record Best Calendar Year Full-Size Pickup sales since 1978 December Total Sales Up Seven Percent; Retail Up 15 percentGM's 'Industry Leading Truck Lineup' Sets Calendar Year Industry Sales Record GM Announces December, Fourth-Quarter, 2001 Production; Rea ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports Increase in Sales - I35 Reports Best December
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Led by the 2002 I35 luxury sedan, Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc. today reported December sales of 5,912 units, a 19.9 percent increase over last December. Following its best November sales month, I35 reported its best December ever with sales of 2,979 units, a 25. ... Continue reading
Record December Vehicle Sales Drive Mitsubishi to Third Consecutive Best Year
CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today reported December sales of 31,635 units, marking the best December on record and completing the best sales year in company history with 322,393 vehicles, up 2.5 percent over 2000's record year of 314,417 vehicles.``In a year of tremendous c ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports Best December for Altima and Xterra
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Led by sales of the brand new Altima and the enhanced Xterra featuring an optional supercharged engine, the Nissan Division reported sales of 55,260 units for the month of December, a 9.2 percent increase versus the previous year and the division's best December since 1986.The Nissan Division ... Continue reading
BMW Sales Jump in Record-Setting 2001
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 3 -- BMW of North America, LLC continued its spectacular sales performance through the end of 2001. Sales for the year were up 12.5 percent over 2000, as the company reported sales of 213,127 vehicles compared to 189,423 vehicles recorded last calendar year, making it the best ever for BMW in ... Continue reading
Subaru Records Best Year in History
<p>CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of crossover all-wheel drive vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced today its best total sales result on record, posting a year-end total of 185,944 units. The previous record of 183,242 units was established in 1986. The final 2001 ... Continue reading
Audi Breaks All-Time U.S. Sales Record - 2nd Consecutive Year
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Audi of America reported its all-time best sales year and has broken its U.S. sales record of 80,372 units sold in 2000. Total Audi sales for 2001 are 83,283, up 3.6 percent over 2000 sales. For the month, Audi reported sales of 7,218, down 3.0 percent over last year's mark of 7,440. Audi ... Continue reading
Acura Shatters 10-Year Sales Record
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Fueled by hot sales of the best-selling 3.2 TL luxury performance sedan and strong demand for the MDX luxury SUV and the RSX sports coupe, Acura Division posted record year-end sales of 170,469, according to sales figures released today by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Acura 2001 sales were ... Continue reading
American Honda Rewrites the Record Book in 2001
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- American Honda set nine all-time sales records in 2001, including those for cars, light trucks and total vehicles, according to sales figures released today by American Honda Motor Company, Inc. It was the fifth straight record year for American Honda as total sales of 1,207,639 were up 4.2 ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches 'Snug Kids'; The First-Ever Child Safety Seat Fit Guide in the Automotive Industry
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Today, Nissan announced the launch of its new safety initiative, Snug Kids -- the Nissan Child Safety Seat Fit Guide. The first ever in the automotive industry, Snug Kids, was created for Nissan customers who need to install child safety seats in their vehicles. Snug Kids -- the Nissan Child ... Continue reading
Chrysler Kicks Off New Year in Style by Unveiling All-New 2004 Crossfire
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3 -- America's classic Route 66 and Germany's legendary Autobahn are two of the most famous roads in the world. Next year, you'll be able to merge on to either in Chrysler's all-new 2004 Crossfire, a sports coupe that combines American design with German engineering. ``Chrysler Crossfire is the sports ... Continue reading
Honda to Build Model X Concept
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Honda's Model X concept will be the foundation for a new Honda light truck model, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. While the official name has yet to be announced, the new vehicle will closely emulate the multi-functional Model X design concept int ... Continue reading
Ford Sales Decline 6 Percent in 2001
DETROIT AP reported:Capping off a troubled year that included the Firestone tire controversy, the departure of CEO Jacques Nasser and declining earnings, Ford Motor Co. [NYSE:F - news] reported Thursday its sales dropped 6 percent in 2001 from a year earlier. Sales during December for the nation's second biggest automa ... Continue reading
Toyota starts production of 2003 Corolla and Matrix
CAMBRIDGE, ON, Jan. 3 /CNW/ - Toyota's award-winning manufacturing facility in Cambridge, Ontario, today started simultaneous production of two exciting new 2003 model automobiles that will go on sale at Toyota dealers across North America just over a month from now. The all-new, ninth-generation Toyota Corolla compact ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. December Sales Increase of Six Percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 178,001 units in December 2001, a six percent increase compared to December 2000.All three brands, Chrysler, Jeep®, and Dodge, showed positive gains compared to December 2000. Chrysler brand set a December sales record of 43,141 units, up 19 percent ... Continue reading
With Crossfire, Chrysler and Mercedes cross-breed
DETROIT, Jan 3 Reuters rteports that a sports coupe set to appear on American roads next year will be the first true child of the marriage between Chrysler and Mercedes after years of trial and turmoil. The 2004 Chrysler Crossfire, to be unveiled on Thursday at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is a German-American crossbreed ... Continue reading
Delphi Showcases Communiport(R) Integrated Navigation Radio
TROY, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Delphi Automotive Systems will demonstrate its innovative Communiport® Integrated Navigation Radio in the 2003 Toyota Matrix, an all-new cross-over utility vehicle arriving in February, at the 2002 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week. Delphi's Communiport Integrated Na ... Continue reading
European carmakers head for Detroit, face tough year
FRANKFURT, Jan 3 Reuters fileds this report: European automakers heading for Detroit's motor show next week are braced for a tough year as pricing pressure in the world's biggest car market threatens to erode profits amid an expected plunge in auto demand in the U.S. The U.S. has in recent years become a key market for ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Establishes Sales Record for 2001
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC announces car sales of 125,710 units, which helps establish a new record for Volvo Cars in the United States. Sales outpaced the previous record of 123,178, set last year.``The new sales record is an important milestone for Volvo in the United States and Canada ... Continue reading
Reports: GM to Launch $2,002 Rebate on 2002 Models As Replacement for Financing Program
DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors Corp., which just ended its zero percent financing program, will offer a $2,002 rebate on 2002 models in its place, according to published reports. The new incentive program is expected to cost the automaker less than the no-interest loans it offered to counter fears that business would l ... Continue reading
Buying a Car Online Saves Shoppers Up to 10 Days, New CarsDirect.com Customer Survey Finds
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 3, 2002-- CarsDirect.com, a leading multi-brand online car buying service, today announced the results of a broad-based customer satisfaction survey indicating significant times savings through the company's efficient online buying process and award winning website. The majority of those who bought a ... Continue reading
Ashland Inc. Names Sam Mitchell Valvoline President
COVINGTON, Ky., Jan. 3 -- Samuel J. Mitchell, Jr., 40, has been named president of The Valvoline Company, and vice president of Ashland Inc. , according to Paul W. Chellgren, Ashland Inc. chairman and chief executive officer. In this position, Mitchell is responsible for Valvoline's worldwide marketing of motor oils, E ... Continue reading
Honda Ranks No. 1 Among Online Auto Shoppers
PORTLAND, Ore.--Jan. 3, 2002--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, announced today the Chrome Top 10(TM), national and regional rankings of the most popular vehicles researched online, for the last quarter of 2001. Honda tops the list nationwide with ... Continue reading
WomanMotorist.com Unveils 2001 Readers' Choice Award Winners
Please accept our apologies if you receive this release more than once. For Immediate Release: January 3, 2002 Contact: Brian Leshon 805-641-2400 (office) 805-886-0279 (cell) Woman Motorist Internet Magazine Announces Winners of the WomanMotorist.com 2001 Readers' Choice Awards (Los Angeles, CA) - Woman Motorist, the p ... Continue reading
22.1 Million Consumers Visited Carfax in 2001
FAIRFAX, Va.--Jan. 2, 2002--CARFAX, pioneer of the vehicle history report, projects another record-breaking year for the company's consumer website, Carfax.com. Carfax.com, introduced to the consumer market in 1996, has experienced consistent growth since it's inception with a dramatic increase in traffic following a n ... Continue reading
Budget Rent a Car Reports Strong Holiday Travel Results
LISLE, Ill., Jan. 2 -- Following several weeks of improving rental and reservation trends since September 11, rentals for Budget Rent a Car during the Christmas and New Year holidays were strong, averaging just 4 percent below prior year. Car rental volume had been down as low as 22 percent versus prior year in late Se ... Continue reading
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Willow Springs International Motorsports Park 3500 75th Street West Rosamond, CA 93560 661-256-6666 661-256-9140 (Fax) http://www.willowspringsraceway.com January 2, 2002 Willow Springs Motorsports Park Announces New Programs, Tracks New Paved Oval Highlights Additions for 2002 For the 2002 ... Continue reading
Infomedia and Ford Australia Renew Three-Year Data License
NARRABEEN, Sydney, Australia--Jan. 2, 2002-- International automotive industry I.T. developer, Infomedia Ltd, today announced the renewal of a three-year data license agreement with Ford Motor Company of Australia (Ford) for supply of its flagship Microcat(R) electronic parts catalogue (EPC) system, to Ford dealers in ... Continue reading
White Brothers and Honda Announce Agreement
For Immediate Release January 2, 2002 White Brothers to sponsor Honda Supercross and Motocross Racing Teams Torrance, Calif. ? American Honda Motors, Inc. and White Brothers Performance Products are pleased to announce a multi-year partnership agreement. As an official sponsor of Honda's factory race team, White Brothe ... Continue reading
MOSFETs With 10% Lower On-Resistance That Increase 42V Automotive System Efficiency
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Jan. 3, 2002--International Rectifier, IR(r), today announced three new 75V HEXFET(r) power MOSFETs that offer up to 10% lower (better) on-resistance, or RDS(on), over previous generation devices, and offer some of the best performance on the market. As traditional belt-driven and hydraulic automoti ... Continue reading
Action Performance Preliminary First-Quarter Sales Exceed Guidance
PHOENIX--Jan. 3, 2002--Action Performance Companies, Inc. today reported that preliminary sales figures for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2001, exceed earlier guidance and analysts' estimates due to higher-than-expected die cast and apparel sales to the Company's distributors and its mass retail channel, ... Continue reading
Digital Island to Stream Auto Show News
LONDON--Jan. 3, 2002-- Digital Island, a Cable &Wireless company , today announced that it is providing 2Way Web Services(TM) to deliver video news from four North American International Auto Shows (NAIAS) to MSN visitors in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), across all MSN Carview Web sites in the region. Digi ... Continue reading
GM-Daewoo deal close, no labour pact yet-regulator
SEOUL, Jan 3 Reuters reported that Creditors of South Korea's Daewoo Motor Co are closer to a final deal to sell a large piece of the bankrupt automaker to General Motors Corp , but still need union approval, Korea's top financial regulator said on Thursday. Analysts view the sale of the country's third largest automak ... Continue reading
U.S. eyeing reports of Grand Prix steering glitch
WASHINGTON - Reuters reported that U.S. regulators said on Wednesday they have begun looking into reports of steering wheel lock-up in General Motors' 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had received 18 reports alleging that "without warning, the steering rack and pinion ... Continue reading
WSJ Says: GM to Unveil New Cash Rebates
NEW YORK Reuters reported that The world's largest automaker General Motors is expected to unveil a new sales drive that will include cash rebates, in what could become a new battle to boost sales, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The new marketing campaign is expected to offer $2,002 rebates on new models ... Continue reading
World's Best Drivers Converge on Daytona for Rolex 24 Testing This Week
World's Best Drivers Converge on Daytona for Rolex 24 Testing This Week NASCAR, IRL, Sports Car's Top Drivers Get Ready to Race DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 2, 2002) -- The world's best race car drivers will converge on Daytona International Speedway this week for the Rolex 24 At Daytona January Test Days. Top names from ... Continue reading
Infomedia and Toyota Motor Europe Sign Five-Year Data License Agreement
NARRABEEN, Sydney, Australia--Jan. 3, 2002--International automotive industry I.T. developer, Infomedia Ltd (Infomedia), today announced the signing of a five-year data license agreement with Toyota Motor Europe (Toyota) for supply of its flagship electronic parts catalogue (EPC) system, Microcat(R), via National Marke ... Continue reading
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