Friday, January 5, 2001

Expanded Firestone Recall Demanded

Sears Sings Praises Of Satellite Radio

NHTSA Looking At Ford SUV Seat Belts

GM Minivan Air Bags Investigated

Chrysler Kills Jeep Cherokee

Midas Buys Aftermarket Software Co.

Ford Offers First Ever Police Vehicle Prep Package

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 5 Ford Motor Company , the leader in providing ground breaking and technologically advanced vehicles to law enforcement agencies in North America, has introduced the first ever police vehicle prep package designed to prepare vehicles for law enforcement use. Ford selected Crown North America, a di ... Continue reading

All-New Nissan Z Sports Car and Radical 'Alpha Truck' Concepts

Debut at Detroit Auto Show - Live Webcast Planned GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 On January 8, at the 2001 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Nissan North America, Inc. will reveal two stunning concept vehicles -- the all-new, next generation Nissan Z sports car and the alpha T (Alpha Truck) Concept. Nissan wi ... Continue reading

Raceline (TV Show)

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Team Chicago Challenge (TV Show)

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Ward's Reports Estimated Production

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 5 Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 244,207 units, up from the 30,518 cars and trucks built during last week's holiday break, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now ... Continue reading

Tacoma Light Bar

2001 BMW M Coupe and M Roadster Make World Debut

ABC-NACO Sells Non-core Asset; Reduces Debt

ADVISORY/ExpertSource Adds New Experts Weekly, Responds Directly to Journalist Queries in Less than 60 Minutes

ADVISORY/Visteon Showcases Futuristic Technologies at the 2001 Consumer Electronics Show

"Alabama" Films IMAX Segment at Kenworth Plant

News from Kenworth: "Alabama" Films IMAX Segment at Kenworth Plant ... Continue reading

All-New Nissan Z Sports Car and Radical 'Alpha Truck' Concepts

On January 8, at the 2001 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Nissan North America, Inc. will reveal two stunning concept vehicles -- the all-new, next generation Nissan Z sports car and the alpha T (Alpha Truck) Concept. ... Continue reading

Andy Stevens Appointed Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Defence Unit

BlueStar Announces Year End Results for Fiscal Year Ending September 2000 and Conference Call Schedule

BMW Z8 2001 Car of the Year

Chrysler Group Announces New Production Strategy for Jeep(R)

DaimlerChrysler Corporation will invest an additional $35 million in its new $1.2 billion Toledo North Assembly Plant (TNAP) in order to have greater flexibility to adjust production volume and add new products more easily. ... Continue reading

Circuit City Announces December Sales

Circuit City Stores, Inc. announced December 2000 sales for the Circuit City Group, encouraging results from this fiscal year's partial remodels and adjustments to its remodeling plan for the Circuit City Superstores during the upcoming fiscal year. ... Continue reading

CIT'S Third Annual Light Vehicle Outlook Eclipses '99 Outlook; Light Truck Sales to Surpass Cars in 2001

Coach and Lexus Renew Partnership to Produce Coach Edition ES 300

Complete Coverage of L.A. Auto Show Continues

Complete Coverage of L.A. Auto Show Continues ... Continue reading

Comworxx Debuts Port-IT Mobile Telematics At CES Las Vegas

Comworxx Looks To Clarity For Superior Human-Machine Voice Interaction

Consumers Rate Vehicle Quality High Despite Industry Recalls

Although recalls continue to increase throughout the auto industry, consumer attitudes remain positive, according to a study released today by Polk, the longest-standing curator of automobile records in the United States. ... Continue reading

Delphi Demonstrates IEEE 802.11b Technology at Consumer Electronics Show DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE LOGO Delphi Automotive Systems Wordmark. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] TROY, MI USA 10/19/2000    

Dura Automotive Elects David R. Bovee as CFO

Ford Motor Company 'TechLab' to Highlight the Future of Automotive Safety

Holley Performance Products, Inc. Announces a New $41 Million Credit Facility

IROC: Three NASCAR Champions join True Value IROC 25th Lineup

IROC: Three NASCAR Champions join True Value IROC 25th Lineup ... Continue reading

Jaguar F-TYPE Roadster Is Go!

The Jaguar F-TYPE roadster has been given the production go- ahead, the company announced. ... Continue reading

KRYPTIC Technology Hits the Road

Applied Biometrics Products, Inc. will have their KRYPTIC(TM) technology showcased in Visteon Corporation's custom demonstration vehicle at the 2001 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 6-9. ... Continue reading

Laforza Automobiles Announces Appointment of David Hemmings as Chief Executive Officer of Laforza International

Magna and Decoma announce completion of Global Exteriors Transaction

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week; 7th on Sixth, Inc. Announces Title Sponsorship Agreement With World's Premiere Automotive Company

MITSUBISHI MOTORS ASX Debut Here

MITSUBISHI MOTORS ASX Debut Here ... Continue reading

MITSUBISHI MOTORS RPM 7000 Intro LIVE on Tape

MITSUBISHI MOTORS RPM 7000 Intro Here ... Continue reading

Motorola and Navigation Technologies to Form Alliance to Develop Wireless In-Vehicle Navigation Application

Motorola Extends Its Telematics Leadership With Explosive Growth in Numbers

Motorola Out to Revolutionize Driving Experience with Server-Based Navigation Offerings

NASCAR: R & C Motorsports Ventures Signs NASCAR's Nadeau for DIRT Assault

R & C Motorsports Ventures Signs NASCAR's Nadeau for DIRT Assault ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon to co-host 'Live with Regis'

NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon to co-host 'Live with Regis' ... Continue reading

New Digital Multimedia in Vehicles to Highlight CES 2001

Advanced multimedia for the car, truck and SUV takes center stage at the annual Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 6-9. ... Continue reading

Northern Light IRL: Indy Racing Northern Light Series Notebook

Northern Light IRL: Indy Racing Northern Light Series Notebook ... Continue reading

Northern Light IRL: Lazier nominated for prestigious ESPY Award

Northern Light IRL: Lazier nominated for prestigious ESPY Award ... Continue reading

Northern Light IRL: Lewis promoted to Director of Operations

Northern Light IRL: Lewis promoted to Director of Operations ... Continue reading

Omega Launches GPS 2000 Vehicle Tracking and Theft Notification System

Omega Research and Development Inc. announced the launch of its new GPS 2000 advanced vehicle tracking and theft notification system which will immediately notify customers by phone, email or text pager when their car alarm is triggered. ... Continue reading

Painting of Automotive Exterior Panels - 2000: Materials, Manufacturing and Economics

Performance of Simula's ITS Confirmed in Actual Collisions

Polk Study Shows SUV Sales Strong Despite Rising Fuel Costs

Soaring gas prices haven't altered strong sport utility vehicle sales, according to a study released today by Polk, the longest- standing curator of automobile records in the United States. ... Continue reading

Roger J. Wood Named President of BorgWarner Morse TEC

Rolls-Royce Wins $10M Power Contracts

Satronics Inks Deal With TelEvoke to Deliver Automated In-Vehicle Telematics for 'Carlink' Security Products

Satronics Inks Deal With TelEvoke to Deliver Automated In-Vehicle Telematics for 'Carlink' Security Products

See the Future Now at the Northwest Auto Show WorldClub; Virtual Reality Tour of New Terminal Showcases State-of-the-Art Facility

Sensoria Corporation Creates First Compliant IDB-C Network; Demonstrates Open-Standards Networking at 2001 International CES

SMS Seeks Protection Under Chapter 7

Special Metals Announces Pricing Modifications

Special Metals Corporation announced a price increase ranging from four to eight percent for all nickel-alloy product forms, including ingot, billet, bar, rod, wire, sheet, strip, plate, and special shapes, effective with new orders placed Jan 8,2001. ... Continue reading

Stanley Tools Names New Presidents

Statement Regarding ChoiceParts Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against General Motors, Daimlerchrysler and The Ford Motor Company by Chan W. Galbato, Chief Executive Officer

StoneAge.com Assists Consumers with Online Auto Financing

The North American International Auto Show 2001 Names PR Newswire Its Official Breaking News Release Distributor PR NEWSWIRE LOGO PR Newswire logo. (PRNewsFoto)[PM] NEW YORK, NY USA 11/03/2000    

Toyota Hits Record North American Production in 2000

Toyota produced over 1.1 million vehicles at its North America manufacturing facilities in 2000, up 3.9% over last year's totals. ... Continue reading

TRACKS: Electrifying day for high school students set at Irwindale Speedway

TRACKS: Electrifying day for high school students set at Irwindale Speedway ... Continue reading

TRANS AM: Claudio Burtin to Run Panoz Esperante in 2001

Claudio Burtin to Run Panoz Esperante in 2001 ... Continue reading

TRANS-AM: Johnny Miller to drive with Rocketsports Racing

TRANS-AM: Johnny Miller to drive with Rocketsports Racing ... Continue reading

TRANS-AM: Rocketsports Racing and Gentilozzi to compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona

TRANS-AM: Rocketsports Racing and Gentilozzi to compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona ... Continue reading

TruckersB2B, Inc. Signs Marketing Agreement To Offer Peterbilt Trucks

TruckersB2B, Inc. Signs Marketing Agreement To Offer Peterbilt Trucks

USAC: Seventy Three Races Comprise USAC's Preliminary National Schedule

USAC: Seventy Three Races Comprise USAC's Preliminary National Schedule ... Continue reading

Valeo: Sales Grow 18%

Valeo announced consolidated sales for 2000 totaled 9.1 billion euro, up 18% over 1999. ... Continue reading

Visteon Forms Alliance to Bring Wireless Connectivity to Consumers

Visteon Corporation continues to align with industry leaders by announcing early adopter agreements with Extended Systems Inc. and Agere Systems, formally Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Group. ... Continue reading

Ward's Reports Estimated Production

Web Exchange Enables Members to Publish and Interact with Engineering Innovations using Groundbreaking Technology

What's the Outlook? Society of Automotive Analysts Conference Offers Authoritative Insights