Impressions From The First Press Day at The Detroit Auto Show – “Let them eat cake”
The dark-cloud news published in the national press lately, about how the U.S economy is in the toilet…how we are headed for a recession or even worse a depression, was nowhere to be seen today at the car show…in spite of a persistent grey fog of snow…that is expected on a Detroit winter day. The new ... Continue reading
Chrysler: Our Designers Carved A Segment Buster
DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- After designing the segment-busting Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler designers aimed their sketch pads at the premium end of the brand's lineup to design the next big thing. Their efforts resulted in the 2002 Chrysler Pacifica concept vehicle. "Our objective was to design an all-new vehicle that was unl ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 6 -- The Acura RD-X concept SUV, designed and developed by Honda R&D Americas and making its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, combines the street performance of the RSX sports coupe with the 4-wheel drive capability of the MDX and adds high-tech functionality. T ... Continue reading
2002 Pacifica Concept Unveiled
DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Chrysler brand has earned a solid reputation for creating new segments and offering innovative, clever packaging solutions in existing ones. In 1983, Chrysler introduced the minivan formula which forever changed America's mode of family transportation. Cab-forward design was revealed in 1992 which ga ... Continue reading
Nissan Altima Receives 2002 'North American Car of the Year Award'
DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- The all-new 2002 Nissan Altima was named "North American Car of the Year" today at an announcement at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The award is given to the vehicle receiving the most votes from a group of 50 top automotive journalists from the United States and Canada. It i ... Continue reading
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Record Speeds During Testing Should Make For Exciting Rolex 24 At Daytona
Record Speeds During Testing Should Make For Exciting Rolex 24 At Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2002) - Max Papis' strong performance in the morning session on the final day of Rolex Series testing proved to be the strongest of the weekend. The Doran Lista Racing #27 Judd-powered Dallara stayed out front all wee ... Continue reading
2003 Acura 3.2 CL Luxury Performance Coupe Adds All-New 6-Speed Manual Transmission
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4 -- Enhancing its appeal to upscale driving enthusiasts, the Acura 2003 3.2 CL luxury performance coupe will offer in March 2002 an all-new, close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission to complement its powerful 6-cylinder VTEC(TM) engine and high performance chassis. In addition, the 2003 3.2 CL feature ... Continue reading
Honda finishes strong in Supercross opener
2002 AMA/EA Sports Supercross Series, Round 1: Anaheim, CA, January, 5 2002 Team Factory Connection / Honda Racing's Mike "The Rock" LaRocco came to Round one of the EA Sports Supercross Series in Anaheim, CA with one goal in mind, win. The Rock was blazingly fast in heat race number one, wasting no time passing Jeremy ... Continue reading
ARCA - Saftey Is Our Most Important Product
ARCA ANNOUNCES NEW SAFETY MEASURES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (1-5-02) TOLEDO OH – ARCA RE/MAX Series officials today announced new safety measures effective immediately beginning with the February 10, 2002 Discount Auto Parts 200 at Daytona Int’l Speedway. In addition to approved head and neck restraint devices ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Jan. 4, 2002--The 1394 Trade Association (www.1394ta.org) will join this year's Consumer Electronics Show in the Digital Car Pavilion, with the newest, most exciting applications for the world's leading multimedia standard in all kinds of cars, trucks, buses and other vehicles. The Digital Car Pavilion, located ... Continue reading
21st Century Insurance Announces Homeowners Marketing Relationship
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--Jan. 4, 2002--21st Century Insurance today announced a marketing agreement for homeowners insurance. Under the new marketing relationship with DirectNet Insurance Agency, Inc., a subsidiary of Countrywide Credit Industries, Inc., 21st Century customers will have access to the full line of homeow ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces Management Additions; Changes Will Strengthen Strategy, Customer Focus
INDIANAPOLIS--Jan. 4, 2002--Andre B. Lacy, Chairman and CEO of FinishMaster, Inc. , announced the approval of several management additions by the Company. David N. Shane has been elected to the Board of Directors, and will also serve as Vice Chairman of the Indianapolis-based automotive paint product distributor. Shane ... Continue reading
FORMULA FORD 2000 ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE SANCTIONED BY SCCA PRO RACING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORMULA FORD 2000 ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE SANCTIONED BY SCCA PRO RACING FAIRFIELD, N.J. (January 4, 2002)— Formula Motorsports, Inc., organizers of the Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship, and SCCA Pro Racing Ltd, announced today a new sanctioning agreement through 2004. The Formula Ford 2000 ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Smart Driving in a Mobile World
-- Motorola identifies responsible-driving research, education, and products as the keys to helping drivers make the most of today's technology. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?4739. This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news ... Continue reading
News from Kenworth: Kenworth Hosts Used Truck Managers Meeting, Offers Advice on Current Market
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Parietti, (425) 828-5196 jparietti@paccar.com Kenworth Hosts Used Truck Managers Meeting, Offers Advice on Current Market KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 4, 2002 - "It's basic economics 101," says John Sheldon, used truck manager for Kenworth Truck Company. "There's a gross imbala ... Continue reading
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1/6/02 - PACIFICA UNVEILING - 2002 DETROIT AUTO SHOW "THE NEXT BIG THING"
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher **DETROIT AUTO SHOW SNEAK PREVIEW** CHRYSLER UNVEILS “THE NEXT BIG THING” THE 2002 PACIFICA CONCEPT VEHICLE New Interpretation Of A Premium Six-Passenger Vehicle Sunday, January 6, 2002 SNEAK PREVIEW FEED 10:00AM -10:15AM EASTERN Telstar 4 / Transponder 23 - C-Ban ... Continue reading
1/07/02 - CHRYSLER CONCEPT VEHICLES - MERCEDES BENZ VISION GST
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher 2002 DETROIT INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW CHRYSLER UNVEILS: 4 NEW CONCEPT VEHICLES For MILLENNIALS’ THE NEXT-LARGE EMERGING GROUP OF CONSUMERS - AGE 24 OR YOUNGER MERCEDES-BENZ - VISION GRAND SPORTS TOURER STATION WAGON, MPV AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE IN ONE Benz's Response T ... Continue reading
1/08/02 - 2003 JEEP RUBICON/NEW DODGE RAM UNVEILING - 2002 DETROIT AUTO SHOW
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher CHRYSLER/DODGE UNVEIL “THE ULTIMATE OFF-ROAD RIG” 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon “GRAB LIFE BY THE THROTTLE” NEW DODGE RAM SRT-10 Viper Power Creates Fastest Ram Pickup Ever 2002 AUTO SHOW UNVEILING TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2002 10:00AM – 10:30AM - EASTER ... Continue reading
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