FW: BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Valencia Test
---------- From: BMW WilliamsF1 Team <HHientzsch@aol.com> To: Judy Stropus <jstropus@earthlink.net> Subject: BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Valencia Test Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2002, 2:38 PM VALENCIA TEST -- 2-4 April 2002 Summary: Ahead of the start to the European season, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team concluded a three day test at the V ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Expands Windsor Engine Plant
HOUSTON--April 5, 2002--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Inc.; Houston, Texas). Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Mich.) is well into the expansion of its Windsor, Ontario engine plant on Seminole Street. Ground was broken May 15, 2000 for a 650,000 square foot building. The facility will ... Continue reading
Hang Ten - Ron Jon PT Cruiser Hits the Beach in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla., April 5 -- Floridians can catch a wave from behind the wheel in the new Special Edition Ron Jon PT Cruiser. Building on the recent announcements of the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible and PT Turbo models, Chrysler's Orlando Business Center has partnered with Ron Jon's Surf Shop to create a co-branded, Sp ... Continue reading
Avis Ends Travel Agency Commissions On Business and Government Contract Bookings
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 5 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. announced today that it will no longer pay base commissions to travel agents on car rentals for U.S. and Canadian corporate and government accounts that have entered into individually contracted rate agreements. The change takes effect for rentals occurring afte ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Moving To September Launch Of Full Product Line in Canada
VANCOUVER, April 5 /CNW/ - Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.today held the Canadian debut of the all-new 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander entry-level SUV at the Pacific International Auto and Light Truck show. Outlander joins the company's full line of spirited products that will appear in Canadian dealer showrooms in Se ... Continue reading
ACDelco Parts Distribution Center Employees Support Troops In Afghanistan
FOR RELEASE: April 5, 2002 Groveport, Ohio- ACDelco Parts Distribution Center employees collected everything from candles to cash to send to U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Freedom is not Free is the theme for a ceremony that will take place at noon, Wed., April 10, 2002 at the ACDelco PDC. Sergeant Major Wilbur V. Adams J ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team - San Marino GP - Preview
---------- From: BMW WilliamsF1 Team <HHientzsch@aol.com> To: Judy Stropus <jstropus@earthlink.net> Subject: BMW WilliamsF1 Team - San Marino GP - Preview Date: Fri, Apr 5, 2002, 1:56 PM San Marino Grand Prix -- 12/13/14 April 2002 - PREVIEW After a promising start to the year, the beginning of the European season pres ... Continue reading
Review: Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Ah, springtime. If you don't like the weather, wait ten minutes. In many parts of the country, it's possible to have snow, warm sunshine, and everything in between in the same week. In some places, make that the same day. So Spring is the perfect season to test a convertible. ... Continue reading
Ford Plans to Offer Rebates on the Escape SUV
The WSJ reported that in the latest sign of the ferocious competitive battle in the U.S. auto market, Ford Motor Co. Friday will begin offering rebates of $500 to $1,000 on its Escape small sport-utility vehicle, one of the few vehicles in its lineup that had been selling largely without discounts. Even though the Esca ... Continue reading
Ford sells Oklahoma dealerships
April 5, 2002 The Associated press is reporting that the Ford Motor Co. has sold all six of its Oklahoma City dealerships and no longer will compete with independent Ford dealerships. "It was the wrong strategy, and we are getting out of the retail business," said Paul Lam, Ford Division southwest region market represe ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 5 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 313,118 units, up from the 287,105 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 4,479,134 v ... Continue reading
AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch; Gas Prices On The Rise at Popular Driving Destinations
HOUSTON--April 5, 2002--The price of gasoline continues to rise, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trips. The least expensive gasoline can be found in the Austin-San Marcos area, at $1.271 a gallon ... Continue reading
Lexus Introduces Two All-New Special Edition Models
TORRANCE, Calif., April 4 -- Lexus will add to the popularity of its innovative RX 300 sport utility vehicle (SUV) and award-winning GS 300 performance sedan this spring with the introduction of two new limited-edition models. Building upon the GS 300's already sporty image, the SportDesign package offers even more per ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company and Arizona State University Help Shape Future Automotive Retailing Leaders
TEMPE, Ariz., April 4 - Ford Motor Company and Arizona State University College of Business (ASU BUSINESS) add a new dimension to their existing business partnership today with the announcement of two programs designed to develop future automotive retailing leaders. Ford Motor Company is announcing the Automotive Deale ... Continue reading
MINI by BMW Will Boost Goodyear Run-flat Tire Usage
AKRON, Ohio, April 4 Prestigious German automaker BMW Group has approved another Goodyear run-flat tire for the North American market. MINI USA, a division of BMW NA, recently chose 17-inch Goodyear Eagle RS-A EMT all-season run-flat tires on the supercharged 163-horsepower 2002 MINI Cooper S. Manufactured in Fulda, Ge ... Continue reading
Nissan Boosts Its Stake In China Commercial Vehicle JV
TOKYO -Dow Jones reported today that Nissan Motor Co. has increased its stake in a Chinese joint venture with a local automaker to 30% in a move to strengthen its presence in China 's booming commercial vehicle market, where more than 1 million units are sold annually. Nissan said it purchased a 25% stake in 9-year-old ... Continue reading
Nissan Picks AP Technoglass as Glazing Supplier
CANTON, Miss., April 4 -- Nissan North America, Inc. of Jackson, Mississippi, has chosen AP Technoglass of Florence, Kentucky to supply glazing assemblies for the automobile company's new assembly facility in Canton, Mississippi. AP Technoglass will be an occupant in a new Canton Customer Service Logistics Center (SLC) ... Continue reading
E-City Software Launches 3D CarMap In Vehicle Navigation Product
SEATTLE--April 5, 2002--E-City Software, Inc. (E-City) (OTCBB:ECTY) announced today that it has launched its much anticipated 3D CarMap product. CEO Anis Jessa explained, "We believe that the in vehicle navigation market is one of the keys to our success. We have received significant indications of customer interest in ... Continue reading
New Texas Teen Driving Law At AAA Texas Annual Teen Summit
-- WHAT: "Breaking the Cycle 2002," the 2nd Annual Teen Summit/Teen Volunteer Fair, will feature a teen driving presentation by Anne O'Ryan of AAA Texas. She will speak to Arlington teens about the new teen Graduated Driver License Law for Texas. O'Ryan is public and government relations manager for AAA Texas, who alon ... Continue reading
CONGRATS: VetteFinders.com Celebrates Six Years Online
TAMPA, Fla., April 5 -- VetteFinders.com, the leading provider of online Corvette classified ads and other Corvette-related services, is celebrating its sixth year anniversary. VetteFinders.com began on April 6, 1996 and was the first Corvette Only Classifieds Ads site. Since the company's founding, thousands of Corvet ... Continue reading
2002 San Marino Grand Prix Preview
Honda F1 Press Information 5 April 2002 ------------------------------------------------ PREVIEW San Marino Grand Prix, 12-14 April 2002 After a demanding three races in Australia, Malaysia and Brazil, Honda embarks on the European tour of the Formula One season at the San Marino Grand Prix, Imola, on 14 April, with it ... Continue reading
Volvo Renews Employee Stock Option Program
GOTEBORG, Sweden, April 5, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Board of AB Volvo has decided that the employee stock option program already established for senior executives in the Volvo Group will be continued. As in the past, the stock option program will be performance related. No options were allotted for 2001. The new program ... Continue reading
Alcoa Announces 2002 First Quarter Results
PITTSBURGH--April 5, 2002--Alcoa Inc. today announced net income for the 2002 first quarter of $218 million, or 26 cents per diluted share. Alcoa earned $404 million, or 46 cents per diluted share, in the 2001 first quarter. Alcoa lost $142 million, or 17 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of 2001. Included in the ... Continue reading
April 5, 2002 LINDEN, N.J. AP is reporting that due to increased truck sales General Motors will delay the layoff of 1,000 workers as part of the elimination of the plant's second shift. In mid-February, GM said the workers' last day would be April 15. But in a flier distributed Wednesday to workers, GM said the action ... Continue reading
Continental Collectors Editon-Last Chance To Own One
IRVINE, Calif., April 3, 2002 –Lincoln enthusiasts can now order a piece of American history: the 2002 Lincoln Continental Collector's Edition. "Although we've announced that the current model Continental will be discontinued this summer – at least for now – this special edition builds on the storied ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, MI, April 4, 2002 – Ford Motor Company's North American vehicle production for the week ending March 30 is summarized below: Car Truck Total United States 19,548 39,625 59,173 Canada 1,241 6,138 7,379 Mexico 2,060 0 2,060 Total 22,849 45,763 68,612 The following U.S. and Canadian assembly plants are wor ... Continue reading
No Wonder! - Alabama Gives Hyundai $253 Million Incentive
April 5, 2002 BLOOMBERG NEWS reported that Hyundai Motor Co., will receive $252.8 million in public and private incentives from Alabama to build its first U.S. factory, Governor Don Siegelman said. The package includes $236.6 million in state and local funds, as well as $18.2 million in private money for preparation of ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Continue Upward March for 13th Week
LOS ANGELES--April 5, 2002--For the 13th consecutive week, gasoline prices rose throughout Southern California as spring break travel boosted demand for fuel, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popul ... Continue reading
Cooper/Pirelli Restructure Alliance
FINDLAY, Ohio and NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 4 Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and Pirelli Tire Worldwide today announced that after a three-year alliance in the U.S. market, Cooper and Pirelli have restructured their agreement in order to improve the competitive strength of both companies. While the results of the alliance ... Continue reading
Eastern Foods HOOOTers Racing Release
For Immediate Release Tim Southers Naturally Fresh Racing (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net Eastern Foods Inc. Announces Naturally Fresh Racing Schedule Atlanta, GA (April 6, 2002) - Atlanta-based Eastern Foods Inc. and their driver Kirk Shelmerdine have released a five-race schedule for the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Ser ... Continue reading
Phoenix Drivers Hope to Extend Winning Streak on Home Track
Phoenix Drivers Hope to Extend Winning Streak on Home Track Doran Lista Racing, Rand Racing Perfect Heading into United Auto 200 PHOENIX (April 4, 2002) -- Among the most talented drivers in the world, only a few have experienced a perfect season. But with nearly a third of 2002 Rolex Sports Car Series season completed ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Adds Independent Director
PHILADELPHIA--April 4, 2002--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full service automotive aftermarket chain, announced that William Leonard, 54, President & Chief Operating Officer -ARAMARK , has been added to its Board of Directors. On March 26, 2002, Pep Boys announced that Peter A. Bassi, Presiden ... Continue reading
Larry Crane Named Art Director of Motor Trend Magazine
LOS ANGELES--April 4, 2002--Larry Crane, 59, has been named Art Director of Motor Trend magazine, it was announced today by Kevin Smith, Editor-in-Chief. He replaces Anthony Fox who has left the magazine. A veteran of automotive magazines, the award-winning Mr. Crane is one of the distinctive creative and graphic force ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: April 4, 2002 Total U.S. Passenger Car 30,512Total U.S. Truck 38,771Total Canada Passenger Car 9,848Total Canada Truck 5,186Total N.A. Car and Truck91,447North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for Week of April 8, 2002 Mon 4/8 Tue 4/9 Wed 4/10 Thu 4/11 Fri 4/12 Week end 4/13 - 4/14 Employees laid offPa ... Continue reading
Kurt Chronicles: Las Vegas Edition
For Release: April 4, 2002 Contact: Rick Voegelin TMG Sports Marketing rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE KURT CHRONICLES: Kurt Johnson ACDelco News & Notes for the NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals (Las Vegas, April 5-7) and the O'Reilly Spring Nationals presented by Pennzoil (Houston, April 12-14) KURT JOHNSO ... Continue reading
Spanish Motorcycles Featured at Sonomafest
Contact: John Cardinale Sears Point Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 Spanish Motorcycles Highlight AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days-West, April 26-28 SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - This year's AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days West event at Sears Point Raceway places a spotlight on Spanish motorcycles, marking the first time the ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technology May Change Consumer Perceptions of Diesel Engines
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--April 4, 2002-- Nearly One-Third of Consumers Would Consider a Clean Diesel Engine, Despite Having Limited Information About the Technology Nearly one-third of new-vehicle buyers indicate they have some level of purchase consideration for a vehicle with a clean diesel engine -- about the same numb ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre-Race: Martino Heads to Vegas in Search of Perfect Anniversary Present
(Note: The following is attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 MARTINO HEADS TO VEGAS IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT ANNIVERSARY PRESENT Jesel Motorsports Grand Am driver looks to celebrate in style at the SummitRacing.com Nationals Farmingdale, N.J., Ap ... Continue reading
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