lAS VEGAS, Nov. 6, 2002; Mopar today introduced a new face for the Chrysler Group's parts and service brand at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show. The new look reflects a revitalized mission -- focused on renewing passion among existing customers -- while at the same time demonstrating ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. Content to Be Featured on Kelley Site
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 6 -- Kelley Blue Book, the trusted resource for used and new car information, has signed agreements with J.D. Power and Associates and Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., publishers of Car and Driver and Road & Track to bring new and meaningful automotive information to the visitors of kbb.com . Conten ... Continue reading
Timken Enters Agreement with Bardahl Corp. to Distribute Line of Additives Down Under
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 6, 2002; The Timken Company has entered into an agreement with Bardahl Corp. to exclusively distribute Bardahl's well-known lines of automotive fuel additives, oil additives and performance-improvement products in Australia. The companies announced the agreement at the popular Championship Auto Racin ... Continue reading
The Judges Have Chosen: And the Winners in the 2002 SEMA Show New Product Display Competition Are...
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6, 2002; At the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas this week, hundreds of companies entered the New Product Showcase awards competition, vying for the chance to be singled out over the other entries as a best-new item. This year, a panel of ten specialty automotive industry judges reviewed nearly 900 new pro ... Continue reading
Chrysler recalls about 500,000 minivans
DETROIT, Nov 6, 2002 Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler said on Wednesday it was recalling about 500,000 minivans because of a potentially misplaced part that could cause the vehicles' air bags, horns or cruise control systems to fail. A Chrysler spokeswoman said the minivans subject to the recall were from 1996-199 ... Continue reading
How Much Do New Car Dealers Really Make On Each Sale
How Much Do New Car Dealers Really Make On Each Sale? “We Sell At Invoice”; “The Little Profit Dealer”; New Car Dealers Make More on Used Cars Then New”; The Internet Has Eliminated The Profit From F&I (Financing and Insurance)” “We Sell At Cost”; “Invoice Sale̶ ... Continue reading
U.S. steps up inquiry of Ford Focus fuel system
WASHINGTON November 6, 2002; Dan Hart writing for Bloomberg reported that Ford Motor Co.'s Focus small car, the subject of 11 recalls and six U.S. defect investigations, is the focus of a stepped-up inquiry of fuel-system contamination that can cause stalling, a U.S. agency said. Fuel systems on 2000 through 2002 model ... Continue reading
Auto supplier Visteon offers buyouts
Dearborn, November 6, 2002 The AP is reporting that automotive parts supplier Visteon Corp. is offering early retirement packages to 12 percent of its U.S. salaried work force. The Dearborn-based company, which spun off from Ford Motor Co. in June 2000, is offering voluntary early retirement deals to 1,100 of its 9,300 ... Continue reading
BMW to limit U.S. Mini sales in 2003
BY JEFF GREEN BLOOMBERG WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. November 6, 2002; Jeff Green writing for Bloomberg News reports that Bayerische Motoren Werke AG plans to limit U.S. sales of its Mini small cars to about 24,000 next year to spur demand and keep resale values high, an executive for the brand said. The German automaker this ... Continue reading
Romania workers to donate sperm to pay plant debts
BUCHAREST, Nov 5, 2002; Reuters reported that workers at a Romanian car factory have decided to donate sperm to get the debt-ridden plant out of the red, private television ProTv reported on Tuesday. "Our feasibility study shows that if 1,000 workers donate their sperm for several months, we can get enough funds to pay ... Continue reading
Ford's expanded Windsor operations to produce new Triton(TM) V-8 engine
WINDSOR, ON, Nov. 5,2002; Ford of Canada's largest engine plants soon will begin full-scale production of a new 5.4-litre Triton V-8 engine that will power the next-generation Ford F-150 pickup. The milestone will mark the culmination of a massive, three-year expansion program and investment of nearly $770 million (Cdn ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Drives into 2002 SEMA Show as their Newest OEM Member
LAS VEGAS, SEMA Booth Number: 31747, Nov. 5, 2002; Entering into the arena of specialized vehicles as the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association's (SEMA) newest original equipment manufacturer, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) will display an array of its one-of-a-kind vehicles at the SEMA show in Las Veg ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Offers Special Warranty Extension On Window Parts On Some U.S. Models
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 5, 2002; Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that it is mailing letters to about 850,000 U.S. customers, giving them a special warranty extension to cover window parts that could malfunction on some models sold here in the United States. Volkswagen stressed that this action is not a re ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, NV, Nov. 5 /CNW/ - Dodge, the brand that defined the muscle car when it unleashed the legendary 426 Street HEMI(R), is bringing big HEMI muscle to light-duty trucks. Dodge today announced the introduction of the Dodge Ram 1500 equipped with the 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum, the most powerful engine option offered i ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Launches New Web Site
PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 5, 2002; Exide Technologies,, a worldwide leader in stored electrical energy solutions, has redesigned and relaunched its Web site, www.exide.com . Exide's cyber environment creates a consistent presence across all of the company's global business units -- Motive Power, Network Power and Transport ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento Surf Hits the Beach at SEMA, Customized Sorento Fits Sun-Drenched Lifestyle
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2002 -- Whether you're a veteran of the waves or just learnin' surfin', there's no better way to get to the beach than in the Sorento Surf, one of two concept vehicles designed by Kia Motors America especially for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) annual trade show in Las Vegas. The K ... Continue reading
Kia Debuts Lifestyle Vehicle Cinco at SEMA Show
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2002 -- If everybody with saltwater in their veins and a limited budget had ocean access, they'd want to drive the Cinco Swim production concept 5-door sport wagon from Kia. Designed by Kia Motors America, the Kia Cinco Swim showcases the many ways consumers can personalize the versatile Rio Cinco to ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Nov. 5, 2002--Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 6 cents per share of common and class B common stock. The dividend is payable December 2, 2002 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2002. Arctic Cat Inc. designs, en ... Continue reading
For immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations 770-719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com USA International Speedway To Host Goodyear Pit Crew Challenge Fayetteville, GA (November 5, 2002) - USA International Speedway is ready to host the 2nd Annual Goodyear Pit Crew Challenge for the USAR Hooters ProC ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Introduces New Viscosity of Synthetic Mobil 1 with SuperSyn
Asset Caption: Newly introduced Mobil 1(R) 0W-20 with SuperSyn(TM) technology will provide excellent fuel economy while delivering exceptional cleanliness and wear protection in high-temperature, hot running engines. Asset Caption: Web-ready logo Asset Caption: Press ReleaseAsset Description: Word document Asset Captio ... Continue reading
CarParts Technologies' Tire Trading Network Selected by Nation's Leading Tire Dealers
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--Nov. 5, 2002-- "Tire Trading" Application Suite Chosen as Preferred Technology To Drive Increased Profitability in Challenging Economic Times CarParts Technologies Inc. (CPT), the leading provider of open, eCommerce and business automation software solutions for the automotive aftermarket, ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Executes Three-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Nov. 5, 2002--Cummins Inc. announced today that it has executed a new three-year revolving credit agreement with a group of banks led by J.P. Morgan and Citigroup. The secured agreement provides for borrowings of up to $385 million and replaces the existing revolving credit agreement, which matures in J ... Continue reading
NASCAR Full-Event Tickets, Other Ticket Packages Now on Sale
Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway 707-938-8448, xt. 107 NASCAR Full-Event Tickets, Other Promotional Ticket Packages for 2003 Season On Sale November 5th NASCAR PIT PASS PART OF SEASON-TICKET PACKAGE FOR 2003 SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Race fans will be afforded the rare opportunity to rub shoulders wi ... Continue reading
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