Chairman of Toyota South Africa Dies
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 3, 2002; Reuters reported that Bert Wessels, executive chairman of Toyota South Africa, died on Monday from an apparent heart attack, the company said on Tuesday. Wessels, 58, was the son of Toyota South Africa's founder Albert Wessels, and had been chairman of the company since 1991. ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Dec 3, 2002; Reuters reported that in its first month on sale, Ford Motor Co. has had to recall its Lincoln Aviator luxury sport utility vehicle to fix a faulty transmission part. While the action affects only 25 vehicles in the United States, it does add to a record of recalls on newly launched vehicles that ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. Sales for November
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 3, 2002; -- Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 158,839 units in November 2002, up 10 percent from October 2002, though down 12 percent compared to November of 2001, when 173,361 vehicles were sold.In November 2002 there were 26 selling days versus 25 days in November 2001.Led by the launch ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces Sales Results for November - Year to Date Sales Down Only 3% -
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 3, 2002; -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of crossover all-wheel drive vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced today November sales of 13,759 units. Year-to-date sales are 165,089 units, a decrease of only 3% from the same period last year. Subaru of America set an all-t ... Continue reading
Top-20 selling vehicles in U.S. through November
DETROIT, Dec 3, 2002; Reuters published the following top- selling vehicles in the U.S. through November of 2002 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 2 percent, or 105,732 units, to 5,271,300. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
Audi Intros 2003 A2 For Europe
http://www.autoindex.org CLICK4MORE Autoindex.org Audi AG has introduced its updated A2 during a sky festival in Austria this weekend . The event which took place in Ischgl featured a sporty version of the 1.6 FSI called the 'colour.storm' with more attractive equipment, like 17" alloy wheels and sports seat plus new c ... Continue reading
Philip A. Laskawy to the General Motors Board
FOR RELEASE: December 3, 2002 DETROIT - General Motors Corp. [NYSE: GM, GMH] Chairman John F. Smith, Jr. today announced the election of Philip A. Laskawy to the General Motors Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2003. The election of Laskawy increases the membership of the GM board to 13, of whom 11 are independent, ... Continue reading
This Year, Give Your New Driver the Gift of Safety
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2002; Searching for a last-minute gift for your teenaged son or daughter? Give teens a head start on safe driving by ordering driver-ZED, a game-like computer program specifically created to help young new drivers learn safe habits. Teens who experience all 83 scenarios learn how to scan for hazards ... Continue reading
FW: BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Test - Rosberg and Muller
---------- From: BMW WilliamsF1 Team <HHientzsch@aol.com> To: Judy Stropus <jstropus@earthlink.net> Subject: BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Test - Rosberg and Muller Date: Tue, Dec 3, 2002, 2:07 PM If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every l ... Continue reading
New York International Auto Show Releases 2003 Dates
NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2002; The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) has set the dates for the 2003 New York International Automobile Show. The Auto Show public dates are Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 27 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Prior to the public opening, the Show ... Continue reading
Jaguar November 2002 Sales Off 19%
DETROIT, Dec 3, 2002; Jaguar Cars Ltd(Ford Motor Co)announced November 2002 U.S. sales of cars versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 26 selling days this month vs. 25 in the month last year, and 282 this year to date vs. ... Continue reading
Land Rover November U.S. Vehicle Sales Up 38.8 %
DETROIT, Dec 3, 2002; Land Rover Announced the following U.S. sales of light trucks for November 2002 compared with the same month a year earlier and for the year-to-date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 26 selling days in November from 25 in the month last year, and 282 this year to date ... Continue reading
Subaru November U.S. Vehicle Sales Off 17.9%
DETROIT, Dec 3, 2002; Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries)announced their November 2002, U.S. sales of cars and light trucks versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 26 selling days this month vs. 25 in the month last year, and 282 this year t ... Continue reading
Isuzu November U.S. Vehicle Sales Off 34.3%
DETROIT, Dec 3, 2002; Isuzu Motors Ltd issued their U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in November 2002 compared with the same month a year ago and for the year-to-date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 26 selling days in November from 25 in the month last year, and 282 this year to date ... Continue reading
Suzuki November U.S. Vehicle Sales Off 1.5 %
DETROIT, Dec 3, 2002; Suzuki Motor Corp announced their U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in November 2002 compared with the same month a year ago and for the year-to-date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 26 selling days this month vs. 25 in the month last year, and 282 this year to dat ... Continue reading
FordDirect Launches DealerDirect Internet Service for Lincoln Mercury Dealers
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 3, 2002; FordDirect announces its plans for a national rollout of DealerDirect for Lincoln Mercury dealers. Designed to create a comprehensive web presence for Lincoln Mercury Dealers, DealerDirect has recently held launch meetings in California, Florida, Texas and Arizona. The rollout will be com ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces November Sales
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Infineon Raceway Distributes $300,000 to County Youth Groups
Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 Speedway Children's Charities Distributes More Than $300,000 to County Youth Groups SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Sonoma County youth organizations will receive grants totaling more than $300,000 in the coming weeks from the Infineon Raceway chapter of ... Continue reading
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FOR RELEASE: December 3, 2002 DETROIT- The General Motors Board of Directors today announced it has elected Rick Wagoner chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2003, following the retirement of current GM Chairman Jack Smith, after 42 years of distinguished service. Smith will also leave the GM bo ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Dec. 3, 2002--The Nissan Division of Nissan North America, Inc., (NNA) today announced plans to distribute its first short film, "The Run," available to consumers on DVD beginning late January 2003 at Nissan dealers and online at Z.com. A two-minute trailer featuring some of the most exhilarating scene ... Continue reading
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Dec. 3, 2002--PACCAR Inc's board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of twenty cents ($.20) per share, payable on March 5, 2003, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2003, according to Mark C. Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executive offi ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Extra Cash Dividend
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Dec. 3, 2002--PACCAR Inc's board of directors today declared an extra cash dividend in the amount of seventy cents ($.70) per share, payable on January 6, 2003, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 18, 2002, according to Mark C. Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executive offi ... Continue reading
RASR Teams With RADD and Fox Interactive to Promote Safe, Sane Driving
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Lindsey Fischer, lindseyf@fox.com Fox Interactive, 310/369-2482 Erin Meluso, RADD1@aol.com RADD, 818/752-7799 Gregg Guenthard, greggg@sema.org SEMA/RASR, 909/396-0289, ext. 214 RASR TEAMS WITH RADD AND FOX INTERACTIVE TO PROMOTE SAFE, SANE DRIVING DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2002) ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Dec. 3, 2002-- Acknowledging that not all Frequent Flyer programs offer the competitive advantages they once did, ANC Rental Corporation, parent of National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car, announced today that it would begin reviewing the value of its participation in Airline Loyalty Programs. C ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 3, 2002-- Study Confirms That Internet Is Most Important Information Source for Car Buyers Autobytel Inc. today announced that it is expanding dynamic, targeted marketing programs across the Autobytel Network, which reaches millions of online auto shoppers and buyers each month at Autobytel.com, Au ... Continue reading
Comau Pico Appoints Don Hemberg as President and Chief Executive Officer
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Dec. 3, 2002--Comau Pico, a global supplier of body assembly systems, and powertrain machining, assembly and test systems; has announced the appointment of Don Hemberg to president and chief executive officer. An 18-year employee of the company, Hemberg has held a variety of positions including engin ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Dec. 3, 2002--Mitchell International, Inc. announced today that it will begin taking shop registrations for its collision repair network at the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE), Dec. 6-8 in Dallas, Texas. "Mitchell's Open Repair Network offers collision repairers the opportunity and reac ... Continue reading
Navistar Reports 4th Quarter, Full Year Loss as Forecast; Strategies On Track
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Dec. 3, 2002--Navistar International Corporation : (Millions of Dollars Except For Per Share Data) --------------------------------- 3 MONTHS 12 MONTHS ENDED ENDED OCTOBER 31 OCTOBER 31 --------------------------------- 2002 2001 2002 2001 ---- ---- ---- ---- Income (loss) from continuing operations ... Continue reading
The following is news regarding Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasd: SPAR). If you have any questions regarding this release, please contact Brian Edwards or Ben Buursma at 616.233.0500 or bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com <mailto:bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com> . Thank you for your interest in Spartan Motors. Spartan Motors' Mountain ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors - Dealer Training
The following is news regarding Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasd: SPAR). If you have any questions regarding this release, please contact Brian Edwards or Ben Buursma at 616.233.0500 or bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com <mailto:bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com> . Thank you for your interest in Spartan Motors. Spartan Chassis Adds Tra ... Continue reading
The following is news regarding Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasd: SPAR). If you have any questions regarding this release, please contact Brian Edwards or Ben Buursma at 616.233.0500 or bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com <mailto:bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com> . Thank you for your interest in Spartan Motors. Spartan Chassis Deepens ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors - Tiffin Motorhomes
The following is news regarding Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasd: SPAR). If you have any questions regarding this release, please contact Brian Edwards or Ben Buursma at 616.233.0500 or bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com <mailto:bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com> . Thank you for your interest in Spartan Motors. Tiffin Motorhomes to Use ... Continue reading
Warrantybynet to Continue MADD Donations in 2003
BRICK, N.J.--Dec. 3, 2002--The corporate officers at Warrantybynet have never lost anyone to drunken driving, but it's a social scourge they're working to end anyway. For three years and counting, Warrantybynet http://www.warrantybynet.com, a leading online provider of direct-to-the-consumer extended automobile warrant ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--Dec. 3, 2002--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, today announced the release of Chrome Inventory Everywhere(TM), 4.0, an inventory editing and posting tool that combines DMS inventory records with Chrome's New Vehicle Data to give de ... Continue reading
THANKS!: GM Donates 150th Vehicle To The Nature Conservancy
FOR RELEASE: December 3, 2002 Conservation Group Receives a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado at the GM Doraville Assembly Plant ATLANTA - General Motors today donated its 150th vehicle, a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck from the Doraville Assembly Plant, to The Nature Conservancy. "We are proud to be a partner of The Nat ... Continue reading
The Nation's Most Searched For Vehicles
PORTLAND, Ore.--Dec. 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 nation's most popular vehicles researched online for the month of November. The popularity of the Nissan Al ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reports an Increase in November Sales for North America
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports sales are up 3.7 percent for November over the same period last year. The United States accounted for 7,770 units sold -- an increase of 4.1 percent. Sales in Canada were 738, representing a slight increase of 0.1 percent.The S60 sedan continues to be t ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports November U.S. Sales Down From 2001
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 3, 2002; U.S. customers purchased or leased 261,705 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in November, down 16.6 percent compared with last November's strong sales."It appears the November auto sales rate rebounded from October," said Jim O'Connor, Ford ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Phenomenal Month
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Dec. 3 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) recorded its third best month ever, with November sales of 23,579 vehicles, an increase of 30.2 percent over the same month last year. (Record U.S. sales of 23,994 vehicles were recorded in April of this year followed by sales of 23,624 vehicl ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports November U.S. Sales
ATLANTA, Dec. 3, 2002; Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States, today announced U.S. retail sales for November totaled 1,640 cars, an 8 percent decrease over the same period last year."Because of economic and political forces, the market for sports ... Continue reading
American Honda Sales Set New November Record
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2002 -- Total American Honda sales set a new November record of 98,075 vehicles, an increase of 4.6 percent from last year, according to sales figures released today by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.A 35.6 percent increase in light trucks sales to 37,716 paced the increase, making November Ame ... Continue reading
Acura Announces November Sales Figures
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2002 -- November sales of Acura vehicles totaled 12,031, while Acura year-to-date sales rose to 153,208, slightly behind 2001's record-setting pace, Acura announced today.Demand for the MDX luxury SUV remained strong with record November sales of 4,569 up 25.6 percent compared to 2001 and up 2 ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports November Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 3, 2002; Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported November sales of 22,702 representing a 17 percent decrease over last year's sales of 27,465. Total year-to-date sales figures stand at 312,260 versus November's 2001's total of 326,285. Volkswagen remains the nation's top-selling European br ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3 -- Kia continued a strong sales pace with an increase of 10.7 percent during the month of November. The company sold 18,741 vehicles in November, increasing Kia's year-to-date sales to 222,720, a 7.9 percent overall increase from the same period last year."We're pleased with the pace we're on as ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Best Ever November Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 3, 2002; Audi of America, Inc. reported sales of 7,138 for the month of November, a 14.2 percent increase over November 2001's sales of 6,253. For the year, the Germany luxury carmaker reported sales of 77,444, versus 2001's total of 76,065, an increase of 1.8 percent. ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports November Sales Down 5.2%
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2002; -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported November sales of 136,259 vehicles, down 5.2 percent from last year's record November."There's a basic fundamental strength in the economy," said Jim Press, TMS executive vice president and COO. "I think consumers are looking for ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reports Sales For November
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 3, 2002; Hyundai Motor America today announced November sales of 26,042 units, increasing the year-to-date total to 349,675 which surpasses the all-time HMA annual sales record of 346,235 units established last year. Through November Hyundai's sales are up 8.7 percent over last year."Sales ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records All-Time Best November Sales Up 3.4%
MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its all-time best November on record with sales of 19,374 new vehicles, an increase of 7.5 percent over last November's record of 18,014. Year-to-date sales also hit an all-time record with 191,937 units sold, up 2.9 percent over last year's record-setting pa ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports November Sales
GARDENA, Calif.--Dec. 3, 2002--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported November total sales of 57,512 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 1.6 percent decrease versus November of last year. For the year, NNA has sold 682,026 vehicles, up 5.8 percent for the calendar year. INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS -- Infiniti, th ... Continue reading
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. dealers sold 309,263 new cars and trucks in November in the United States, down 18 percent versus November 2001. GM's overall truck sales (171,862) were down 26 percent; car sales (137,401) were down 6 percent. "Comparisons to a very strong year-ago November are difficult, however, our sa ... Continue reading
GM Names Wagoner Next Chairman
DETROIT, Dec. 3, 2002; The General Motors Board of Directors today announced it has elected Rick Wagoner chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2003, following the retirement of current GM Chairman Jack Smith, after 42 years of distinguished service. Smith will also leave the GM board at that time ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors - Spartan Active Ride
The following is news regarding Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasd: SPAR). If you have any questions regarding this release, please contact Brian Edwards or Ben Buursma at 616.233.0500 or bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com <mailto:bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com> . Thank you for your interest in Spartan Motors. Spartan Motors Unveils S ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Names Gonring Vice President Global Marketing & Communications
MILWAUKEE--Dec. 3, 2002--Rockwell Automation today announced the appointment of Matthew P. Gonring to the newly established post of vice president, global marketing and communications. In joining Rockwell Automation, Gonring will have overall responsibility for managing global marketing, news media, brand and employee ... Continue reading
General Motors Awards QUANTUM Follow-On Contracts Through Model Year 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2002; QUANTUM Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., , announced that it has received follow-on contracts from General Motors to develop and produce alternative fuel systems for GM's Full-Size Pick-Up Truck and Chevrolet Cavalier. This follow-on production contract could represent potential ... Continue reading
Spartan Provides Smooth Drive with Intelligent Independent Suspension System for RVs
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Dec. 3, 2002; Spartan Motors, Inc. has made silky smooth motorhome rides one of its primary missions since it entered the industry in 1985. Now, the manufacturer of RV chassis has upped the ante to offer motorhome drivers an unparalleled ride. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of motorhome and f ... Continue reading
Scania buses make strong headway in Britain
SCANIA PRESS INFO / Gunnar Boman 3 December 2002 Scania buses make strong headway in Britain Scania buses are making strong headway in Britain. “In the last few weeks, we have sold 145 buses and more orders are in the pipeline,” comments Geoff Bell, MD of Scania Bus & Coach. “The year 2002 will be a v ... Continue reading
Web Site Traffic Up Among Used-Vehicle Buyers
December 3, 2002 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—Traffic to dealership Web sites by used-vehicle buyers is up 19 percent over 2001 as the Internet continues to play an increasingly important role in the used-vehicle shopping process, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Used Autoshopper.com StudySM released t ... Continue reading
Aurora, Ill. and Fountain Valley, Calif., Dec. 3, 2002; Hyundai Motor America (HMA) executives gathered with elected officials in Aurora, Ill. today to celebrate the grand opening of HMA's Central Region Office and Parts Distribution Center. The $17 million, 350,800 square foot facility is the largest build-to-suit pro ... Continue reading
Honda, Toyota deliver fuel cell cars in California
LOS ANGELES, Dec 2, 2002; Deena Beasley writing for Reuters reported that California, home to the nation's toughest smog-limiting laws, on Monday became a proving ground for the first commercial cars to run on pollution-free fuel cells. Japan's top two automakers -- Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. delivered a ha ... Continue reading
GM Racing Pioneer Award To Hulman/George Family
FOR RELEASE: December 2, 2002 Award presented at SAE Exposition Indianapolis -GM presented its prestigious GM Racing Pioneer Award to the Hulman/George family and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at the 2002 SAE Motorsports Engineering Conference and Exposition in Indianapolis. This is the first time the award has been ... Continue reading
GM DEMOS Fuel Cell Prototypes In MONACO
FOR RELEASE: December 2, 2002 MONACO – More than 200 journalists from all over the world will gather here, beginning today, to be among the first to test drive General Motors Corp.’s HydroGen3 and Hy-wire fuel-cell prototype vehicles that may one day revolutionize the global auto industry. Both vehicles dem ... Continue reading
Police say Crown Victoria Has a Rust Secret
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. December 3, 2002; The AP reports that Police departments in Connecticut and other states are taking some of their Ford Crown Victoria Interceptors off the streets because the police cars' frames are rusting. The Crown Victoria also was recently investigated by the government for gas tank fires link ... Continue reading
GM says Shanghai plant sales to rise 90%
SHANGHAI December 3, 2002; Jianguo Jiang writing for Bloomberg reported that General Motors Corp. expects sales in China of cars made at its Shanghai venture to rise 90 percent this year as demand for vehicles rises in one of Asia's fastest growing economies. Shanghai General Motors Co., a 50-50 venture between the wor ... Continue reading
Seven-Eleven, Toyota team up to build new stores
TOKYO, Dec 3, 2002; Reuters reported that Japan's top convenience store group, Seven-Eleven Japan Co Ltd, said on Tuesday it had formed an alliance with Toyota Motor Corp to build new outlets in areas near the automaker's headquarters in Nagoya. The convenience store chain has aggressively expanded and now has over 9,3 ... Continue reading
Announcing the 2003 Subaru Primal Quest
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 2, 2002; After weeks of anticipation, the Subaru Primal Quest today announced that its second-annual race will take place in the South Lake Tahoe region of California and Nevada beginning September 5th, 2003 and lasting for seven to ten days of continuous, arduous and non-stop competition. The ce ... Continue reading
Ford's First Design Chief Dies at 94
DETROIT December 2, 2002 John Porretto writing for the AP reported that Eugene T. "Bob" Gregorie, Ford Motor Co.'s first design chief and creator of the Lincoln Continental, has died at age 94. He died Sunday in St. Augustine, Fla. Gregorie also designed what would become the 1949 Mercury, which was driven by James Dea ... Continue reading
Ballard and Honda Sign Three-Year Supply Agreement
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 2, 2002-- Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) has signed a supply agreement with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan. Under the terms of the agreement, Ballard will supply Honda with up to 32 Mark 902 fuel cell modules through 2005 and support services for Honda's fuel cell vehicle custo ... Continue reading
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