Dodge Motorsports Weekend Preview
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Airstream to Unveil SkyDeck(TM) Motorhome
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Jan. 30 -- SkyDeck(TM) Industries, Inc. today announced that Airstream plans to unveil a Class A diesel-pusher motorhome featuring the patented SkyDeck rooftop patio. Airstream, an Ohio manufacturer of distinctive travel trailers and motorhomes and a division of Thor Industries, Inc., plans to int ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces 'Chrysler Advantage, Dodge Edge, Jeep(R) Promise' Incentives
Buyer Programs in Effect Through February 28 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 30 -- Chrysler Group announced today a new incentive program highlighted by up to $2,500 consumer cash on select 2002 model year Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles. The seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain protection plan on all Chrysler Group vehicl ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Kicks Off 2002 with Prestigious Awards
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Chrysler Group starts the new year in high gear with an impressive array of prestigious awards for its outstanding lineup of cars, minivans, trucks, sport-utilities and segment-busting vehicles. ``These prestigious third-party organizations pay us the ultimate ... Continue reading
Chrysler Sebring Convertible Offers Vivid Proof of Chrysler Group's Commitment to Minority Suppliers
* $125 million in minority supplier sourcing for recently redesigned Sebring Convertible * Minority supplier expertise found in stamping, interior trim, electrical and logistics support AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- The fresh air and wind-in-your face driving experience found in the 2002 Chrysle ... Continue reading
Delphi and Kelley Racing Remain a Team Through 2005
TROY, Mich., Jan. 30 -- Delphi Automotive Systems today announced it will extend sponsorship of Kelley Racing Team's driver Scott Sharp and the #8 Indy Racing League car through 2005. The #8 car and Kelley Racing also gained AT&T as an associate sponsor through 2002 and has re-signed Futaba Corporation, which has been ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 29 -- Edmunds.com ( http://www.edmunds.com ), the Web's leading consumer resource for unbiased automotive information, today introduced ``Generations,'' a new feature at http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/generations/articles/ that illustrates the complete history of upgrades and redesigns for be ... Continue reading
Is the Deep South the ``Detroit'' of the Auto Making Industry for the 21st Century?
HOUSTON--Jan. 30, 2002--The following is an advisory by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas) Is the dominance of Detroit, MI and the Midwest in the auto making industry nearing an end? At least a half dozen major auto manufacturers are either looking at, or have already bu ... Continue reading
Minivans More Popular With Chicago Area Consumers
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 6 -- An analysis of new vehicle registrations conducted by R. L. Polk & Co. for the 2001 calendar year indicates that Chicago area market share for minivans and vans is 31 percent higher than the average across the U.S. As the Chicago auto show gets underway, we're anticipating that the minivan ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors recalls 38,626 trucks
TOKYO, Jan 30 Reuters reports Mitsubishi Motors Corp, still struggling to rebuild its reputation in the wake of a devastating quality-control scandal in 2000, said on Wednesday it was recalling 38,626 trucks. Japan's fourth-largest automaker, which is 37 percent owned by DaimlerChrysler AG ,said in a statement it was r ... Continue reading
Smith Named 2002 Minnesota Driver of the Year
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 29 -- The Minnesota Trucking Association Safety Council named Herb Smith, a professional truck driver for United Parcel Service (UPS), as the 2002 Driver of the Year at the Distinguished Driver Awards Banquet last evening. Smith was selected from among twelve finalists by a team of judges comprise ... Continue reading
Special Edition E-Class Offers Extra Value At No Extra Charge
MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 30 -- The Mercedes-Benz E-Class enters 2002 as the company's most popular line, and with even greater value. Each E320 Special Edition sedan features new 17-inch wheels, Black Birdseye Maple trim, full leather upholstery, sunroof, rain sensing wipers, premium audio system all wrapped in Black metal ... Continue reading
The 2002 Freelander is an All-Star; Named 'Best Small Sport-Utility Vehicle'
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 28 -- The 2002 Freelander was named one of Automobile Magazine's ``All Stars'' in the February issue. The award was presented to Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover North American president, Mike O'Driscoll, and Land Rover North American vice president and general manager, Steve McKnight by Automobile Edit ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Jan. 28 The world's first 6-speed automatic transmission for cars, the 6HP26 developed by ZF for the 2002 BMW 7 series, uses exclusively BorgWarner wet friction clutch plates. These products enhance a transmission's ``feel'' and shift quality. BorgWarner incorporates an all-new friction material for this appli ... Continue reading
Breakthrough or Bust? TheCarConnection.com Test Drives the Controversial New BMW 745i
DETROIT, Jan. 28 -- It's sleek and sophisticated, with plenty of sumptuous leather and wood, but it may also be the most controversial luxury car design in decades. Is the all-new BMW 745i a breakthrough or a bust? TheCarConnection steps back and takes a look, then puts this high-tech ``ultimate driving machine'' throu ... Continue reading
eBay Assurance Program Available on eBay Motors
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Jan. 30, 2002--eBay Motors today announced the launch of the eBay Assurance Program for Vehicles, making it safer and more convenient for people to buy and sell cars online. Providing coverage to buyers and sellers alike, the program consists of four main features: Limited Warranty, Purchase Insurance ... Continue reading
First Official Autocar Xpeditor Rolls Off Assembly Line
Celebration by Company Management and Plant Representatives Marks The Official, Historic Re-Birth of the Trucking Industry's Oldest Nameplate; Ushers in a New Era in Customer-Focused Products and Support For Vocational Truck Users DUBLIN, Va., Jan. 28 -- Marked by the sights and sounds of cheering assembly line workers ... Continue reading
Hyundai Jump Starts 2002 With Another Record Sales Month
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 27,126 vehicles for the month of January, up 22 percent over the previous year. This also establishes the twelfth consecutive month of record sales. ``Last year Hyundai set an all-time sales record for its U.S. operation and our strong Ja ... Continue reading
Kia Sedona Receives Five-Star Safety Rating; NHTSA Bestows Highest Rating on New Minivan
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 30 -- The new Kia Sedona minivan has earned the federal government's highest safety rating for the driver and front- and rear-seat passengers in both frontal and side impact crash tests, according to information released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Sedona rece ... Continue reading
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Mercedes-Benz USA Reports All-Time Best January on Record
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest January volume on record with sales of 15,098 new vehicles, a 19 percent increase over last year.Volume for the month was led by the C-Class which recorded its best January on record with 4,534 units sold, a 93.3 percent increase over last y ... Continue reading
Nissan Enjoys Status as Official Truck of 2002 EA Sports Supercross Series
GARDENA, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Four races into the 2002 EA SPORTS Supercross Series, Nissan North America, Inc. is enjoying its status with the Nissan Frontier compact pick-up truck the Official Truck of Supercross. EA Sports Supercross is regarded as one of the world's premier off-road motorcycle series. The 2002 EA Sport ... Continue reading
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The 'New Parts.com' Released at the NADA in New Orleans
SANFORD, Fla., and NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 28 Farts.com, Inc., a marketplace and software solutions provider for the parts, equipment and supply industry, today announced the release of the ``New Parts.com'' which includes an additional 70,657 parts, equipment and supplies from 813 manufacturers at the National Automobile De ... Continue reading
Toyota Starts 2002 With Strong January Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported a strong January, with sales of 126,508 units, up 7.1 percent over last January.``Consumers are weighing purchases carefully and keeping a wary eye on economic indicators,'' said Jim Press, TMS executive vice president and COO. ``We're f ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 6, 2002--Alpha Technologies Group, Inc. announced today that it plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended October 28, 2001 at approximately 8:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 12, 2002. Alpha has scheduled a conference call at 11:00 AM EST that morning to discuss its result ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 6, 2002-- Partnership with Reynolds and Reynolds lays foundation for online buying leader's entry in red-hot used car category CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, plans to offer the 30 million consumers who will purchase a previously owned vehicle during the next year a ... Continue reading
Dyna Group International Acquires Fort USA For $1.25 Million
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas--Feb. 6, 2002--Dyna Group International (OTCBB:DGIX) announced Feb. 4, 2002 the purchase of Fort USA, a well known company producing a wide variety of products for the souvenir and gift industry, for $1,250,000 in cash. Annual revenues are currently 5 million selling to 2,000 customers in gift shop ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 6, 2002 Redesigned for 2003, the Chevrolet Silverado sports a design that is even bolder and more expressive, and shares a strong family resemblance with other Chevrolet trucks like TrailBlazer and Avalanche that strongly differentiates them from anything else on the road. “The Silverado is the ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 6, 2002 The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will include over 40 new features and enhancements designed to reinforce their position as the industry’s premier full-size pickups. “The goal in redesigning the 2003 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra was simple: sustain our leadership by raisin ... Continue reading
KleenAir Announces Significant Private Equity Placement by Prudent Bear Fund
FULLERTON, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2002--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR), announced a significant equity purchase of KAIR stock by the Prudent Bear Fund in a recently concluded private placement of close to $1 million. KleenAir is nearing the end of its R & D stage as its NOxMaster(R) NOx Reduction System is now being teste ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2002--Artists at Vertis Newspaper Premedia Services have been recognized by the NAA with Dandy 2001 awards for two automotive ad campaigns they created: "Father's Day," designed for Caliber Motors Mercedes Benz, and "Clean Air," designed for Westlake Motors. The honor was announced on January ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Declares Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock
MILWAUKEE--Feb. 6, 2002--Rockwell Automation's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 16.5 cents per share on its common stock, payable March 4, 2002 to shareowners of record at the close of business February 11, 2002. Rockwell Automation is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control ... Continue reading
Simula, Inc. Conference Call Thursday, February 7, 9:30 a.m. MST / 11:30a.m. EST
PHOENIX--Feb. 6, 2002--Simula Inc. (AMEX:SMU) will host a teleconference to discuss the company's preliminary results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2001, and discuss plans and outlook for the Company. -- Date: Thursday, February 7, 2002 -- Conference Time: 9:30am (MST/Phoenix)/8:30am (PST) a ... Continue reading
Simula Names John S. Hodgson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
PHOENIX--Feb. 6, 2002--Simula, Inc. (AMEX:SMU) announced today that John S. ("Jack") Hodgson will join the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hodgson fills the position vacated in July 2001 in connection with the rebuilding of the management team that began in late 2000. Hodgson has ov ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif. & DUSSELDORF, Germany--Feb. 6, 2002--SiRF Technology and NEC Electronics (Europe) have announced a licensing agreement to integrate SiRF's GPS technology into NEC's integrated circuits (ICs) optimized for the automotive marketplace. The partnership will yield high-performance ICs with the level of inte ... Continue reading
Supreme Industries Reports Fourth-Quarter and Annual Earnings For 2001
GOSHEN, Ind.--Feb. 6, 2002--Supreme Industries, Inc. (AMEX:STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized vehicles including truck bodies and shuttle buses, today announced earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2001. Fourth-quarter revenues for 2001 declined to $54.6 million from $57.0 million ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON--Feb. 6, 2002--ADP Claims Services Group, a leading provider of information services for the insurance, collision repair and automotive recycling industries, today announced that its collision repair business received top rankings for support, service and training in its 2001 collision repair client satisfact ... Continue reading
AMD Sponsors Ferrari Formula One Team; Ferrari Formula One Team to use AMD Processor Technology
MILAN, Italy--Feb. 6, 2002--AMD , a global manufacturer of high performance PC processors and flash memory devices, today announced it is sponsoring the Ferrari Formula One Team. The partnership with Ferrari is one of AMD's most significant sports sponsorship programs ever. AMD and the Ferrari team both share a determi ... Continue reading
OXNARD, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2002--Catalytic Solutions Inc. (CSI) announced today it has been selected by General Motors to supply catalysts for a future vehicle program. Catalytic Solutions has developed the advanced catalytic coating technology, Mixed Phase Catalyst (MPC(TM)), which meets increasingly stringent emission s ... Continue reading
CHICAGO DATE DROPPED FROM 2002 PRO SPEC RACER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO DATE DROPPED FROM 2002 PRO SPEC RACER For more information contact: Kelby Krauss, SCCA Pro Racing, (303) 694-7223 CENTENNIAL, Colo. (February 6, 2002)-SCCA Pro Racing announced today that it has removed the Chicago date from its 2002 Pro Spec Racer schedule. Speedway officials at Chicago M ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--Feb. 6, 2002--Cycle Country Accessories Corporation (OTCBB:CYCY), the recognized leader in the development and the manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), announced today that the Editorial Board of Standard and Poor's ("S&P") has approved Cycle Country Accessories ... Continue reading
Hyatt Regency Named Official Headquarters Hotel
Contact: Brian Remsberg, Imre Communications 410.821.8220 or Brianr@imrecommunications.com Hyatt Regency Washington D.C. on Capitol Hill Named Official Headquarter Hotel for 2002 National Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. Hyatt To Host Benefit Gala and Stars and Cars Party WASHINGTON, D.C., February 4, 2002 National ... Continue reading
James N. Mills Retires From International Wire Group Board
ST. LOUIS--Feb. 6, 2002--International Wire Group, Inc. ("Company") today announced that James N. Mills has retired as chairman of the Company's board of directors. Mills had retired from his post as International Wire's chief executive officer in July 2001. Replacing Mills will be Charles W. Tate, an International Wir ... Continue reading
KleenAir Announces Significant Private Equity Placement by Prudent Bear Fund
FULLERTON, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2002--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR), announced a significant equity purchase of KAIR stock by the Prudent Bear Fund in a recently concluded private placement of close to $1 million. KleenAir is nearing the end of its R & D stage as its NOxMaster(R) NOx Reduction System is now being teste ... Continue reading
Knievel Record Jump; Celebrity Racers
Contact: Brian Remsberg, Imre Communications 410.821.8220 or Brianr@imrecommunications.com National Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. Announces Robbie Knievel Record Jump and First Phase of Celebrity Racers Knievel to Perform Record Jump, Supermodel Kim Alexis Among Those Scheduled To Participate in Celebrity Match Rac ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck To Webcast Its Annual Shareholders' Meeting On February 8, 2002
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Feb. 6, 2002--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, will webcast its annual shareholders meeting on Friday, February 8, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. EST. The webcast is open to the public and is not limited to shareholders. After adjournment of the meeting, Rober ... Continue reading
Premier1 Grand Prix - LATEST NEWS
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Tickets On Sale Beginning Today
Contact: Brian Remsberg, Imre Communications 410.821.8220 or Brianr@imrecommunications.com Washington, D.C. City Council Member Harold Brazil Accepts First Ticket to National Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday, February 6 at 10:00 a.m. WASHINGTON, D.C., February 5, 2002 During a press con ... Continue reading
TVI Corporation Awarded Contract to Support SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Program
GLENN DALE, Md.--Feb. 6, 2002--TVI Corporation (OTCBB:TVIN) announced Wednesday that it had again been selected to provide tentage, signage, and accessory products to support the 2002 National SAFE KIDS Campaign's SAFE KIDS BUCKLE UP program. SAFE KIDS BUCKLE UP is sponsored by the International Union, UAW and the Gene ... Continue reading
MotorWeek Awards 2002 Mercury Mountaineer With Best Family SUV
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 Adding to its list of awards, Lincoln Mercury announced today that the all-new 2002 Mercury Mountaineer received MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Award for best family SUV. Lincoln Mercury President, Brian Kelley was on hand at the Chicago Auto Show to accept the prestigious award. ``On behalf of Mercury and ... Continue reading
Bob Lutz Receives WAPA Golden Gear Award
FOR RELEASE: February 6, 2002 Bob Lutz Receives WAPA Golden Gear Award Washington, D.C. - The Washington Automotive Press Association has presented its prestigious Golden Gear award to Robert A. Lutz, vice chairman, GM Product Development, and chairman, GM North America for "outstanding contributions to the auto indust ... Continue reading
75 Corridor Recieves Another Auto Manufacturer Investment ($100 Million)by Behr America in Ohio
-- Behr America will announce a planned investment of approximately $100 million in Dayton and southwestern Ohio at a news conference at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, February 7 at the Dayton Marriott, 1414 Patterson Blvd. in Dayton. Following are additional conference details: Spokesperson: Hans-Joachim Lange, president of Beh ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Files Registration Statement for Offering of Common Stock
ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 6 Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a public offering of 9,000,000 shares of common stock. The offering consists of 2,250,000 primary shares to be sold by the Company and 6,750,000 secondary shares to be ... Continue reading
U.S. gas guzzlers top "Meanest Vehicles" list
DETROIT, Feb 5 - Reuters reports that Detroit Big Three automakers produce the biggest gas guzzlers on this year's list of ``Meanest Vehicles for the Environment,'' which is compiled by The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, a Washington-based environmental watchdog group. But offerings from luxury car m ... Continue reading
Lutzy Reviews Will Delay New GM Products
ED GARSTEN of the AP reported that up to 75 percent of new vehicle programs already in development will be reviewed and reconsidered by new product design teams, the chairman of General Motors Corp.'s North American operations said Tuesday night. About a quarter of GM vehicles already in the pipeline will be allowed to ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Successfully Tests Its First Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Car
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Volkswagen has announced the first long-range test drive of its innovative HY.POWER fuel-cell car. On the same mountainous journey, Volkswagen also successfully tested a high-tech Jetta Turbo Direct Injection diesel using a super-clean synthetic diesel called SunFuel®. SunFuel is a non-t ... Continue reading
VSI To Provide Retail Consultant Training for HUMMER Brand
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- VSI Holdings, Inc. today announced that its marketing services subsidiary, Visual Services, Inc. (VSI), has been awarded a retail consultant training contract to support General Motors Corporation's HUMMER brand. VSI will collaborate with GM to provide program development and manageme ... Continue reading
CART Reports Income Down $16 Million
DETROIT, Feb. 6 Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2001.The number of events held in a particular quarter will affect the comparability of earnings information from quarter to quarter. CART conducted four events in the fourth quarter ... Continue reading
Tundra Stepside Concept at 2002 Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The world debut of the all-new Toyota Stepside was staged today at a press conference at the Chicago Auto Show. The Stepside is a show truck version of a new addition to the Tundra lineup that will arrive at Toyota dealers this fall. It is a collaborative effort between Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S. ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Reveals Best Overall Value Award Winners for 2002 Model Year Vehicles
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, a PRIMEDIA company that develops and distributes consumer automobile pricing, specifications and ownership and leasing cost data, today announced winners of the 16th annual ``Best Overall Value of the Year'' awards for 2002 model year cars, trucks and SUVs at media preview d ... Continue reading
2003 GMC Sierra - It Ain't No Chevy
FOR RELEASE: February 6, 2002 The GMC Sierra’s new design for 2003 expands the full-size pickup’s differentiation in appearance from sister Chevy models, and supports the brand’s Professional Grade design direction of creating a dramatic, powerful presence that conveys strength and capability. On the ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Shows F 400 With Active Camber Control
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Mercedes-Benz is showing a special automotive study during press activities preceding the Chicago Auto Show. The F 400 research vehicle has been engineered to demonstrate future possibilities for substantially enhanced active safety, dynamic handling and driving pleasure. The Chicago Auto Show is ope ... Continue reading
Subaru Introduces All New Second-Generation Forester SUV for 2003
Redesign Reflects Essence of Subaru with Greater Refinement, Safety and Comfort CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today, in a world debut, introduced the fully redesigned 2003 Forester model at the Chicago Auto Show. The boldly styled 2003 Forester builds upon the ``best of both worlds'' crossover SUV approach ... Continue reading
Dodge Concludes Viper Coupe Production with 2002 GTS Final Edition
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Dodge today announced that it will produce a special GTS Final Edition model to commemorate the last 2002 Viper Coupes to roll off the line later this year at DaimlerChrysler's Conner Avenue Assembly Plant. The coupes, which will represent the last 360 cars built on the 2002 Dodge Viper p ... Continue reading
IMMEDIATE Ilene Lefland/Maureen O'Connell Martha McKinley (203) 378-1152/cell (860) 539-0403 BMW of North America, LLC ilene@jppr.com/maureen@jppr.com <mailto:ilene@jppr.com/maureen@jppr.com> (201) 307-3786 CERTIFIED POPULAR: USED VEHICLE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS GROWING IN POPULARITY: STUDY SHOWS HIGH CONSUMER EXPECTATI ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 6, 2002 General Motors trucks are on a roll. Buoyed by exceptional retail sales performance and an improved product mix, GM sold 2,631,535 trucks in 2001, the best-ever industry truck sales. In 2002, the momentum continues with the newly redesigned 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, signific ... Continue reading
Suzuki Aerio Starting MSRP $13,499
CHICAGO--Feb. 6, 2002--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC), announced at the Chicago Auto Show that the Suzuki Aerio, the breakout new small car combining sportiness, room, power and personality, will offer breakthrough pricing starting at just $13,499 when it hits dealer showrooms this March. The Aerio will be availabl ... Continue reading
Dura Automotive Reports Fourth-Quarter and 2001 Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 6, 2002--Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. , today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2001. Highlights for the quarter and year include: -- Cash flows from operations allowed for a reduction of debt of $148.8 million in 2001 and $29.3 million in the fo ... Continue reading
SEMA Media Release: Driving Innovations That Help Keep Your Eyes on the Road - Not on the Kids
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin rosemariek@sema.org SEMA 909/396-0289, ext. 104 Soon Nguyen snguyen@jmprpublicrelations.com JMPR Public Relations (818) 992-4353 DRIVING INNOVATIONS THAT HELP KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD - NOT ON THE KIDS Enjoythedrive.com Has the Latest Auto Accessories to Help Rel ... Continue reading
GMT560 = 2003 Chevrolet Kodiak / GMC TopKick
FOR RELEASE: February 6, 2002 GMT560 = 2003 Chevrolet Kodiak / GMC TopKick: Any Way You Figure It, The Right Medium Duty Trucks For The Job CHICAGO - For 2003, General Motors has added model-name designations to its all-new conventional-cab line of Class 4-8 trucks and at the same time has raised the bar on vehicle cap ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 6, 2002--PBS' original automotive magazine, MotorWeek, announces its 2002 Drivers' Choice Awards at the Chicago Auto Show today. MotorWeek host and executive producer John Davis will present individual winners with an artist-designed trophy during media preview events. Crowding this year's list of 12 cate ... Continue reading
CHP Border Truck Inspections Receive Federal Accolades
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Feb. 5, 2002--According to a recently released report from the United States General Accounting Office (GAO), the California Highway Patrol's (CHP's) border truck inspection facilities and personnel are among the best prepared in the nation. "As the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) allows more ... Continue reading
Mercedes Quality Slipped -JD Powers
MSNBC reported that a blow to Mercedes’s quality reputation came last week when a normally secretive study of car quality in Europe was leaked to a German trade publication. The report, conducted for the auto makers themselves, showed Mercedes quality and customer satisfaction falling since 1999 to levels below O ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Feb. 5, 2002--From Feb. 8-10, 2002, the 21st Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) Presented by Toyota Trucks will return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The nation's oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports show series is a once-a-year gathering of new model vehic ... Continue reading
Bush Budget Pushes Tax Credits for Hybrid Vehicles
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS reports that the Bush administration on Monday asked Congress to approve tax credits of up to $4,000 for buyers of hybrid-powered vehicles and up to $8,000 for purchasers of fuel-cell-powered vehicles. The request is part of President Bush's proposed $2.13 trillion budget for fiscal 2003. The administra ... Continue reading
NHRA: Lampus set for tenuous start in MADD rail
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Lampus set for tenuous start in MADD rail POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 5) – Don Lampus is nervous about the season-opening 42nd annual K&N Filters Winternationals. Not because it’ll be his first time in his 325-mph Top Fuel dragster since early November. ... Continue reading
Contacts: Donna Walker Team Walker Motorsports 661/702-9923 dwwteam@aol.com Barbara Evans Evans MMPR 818/832-7649 704/662-9724 818/404-5770 (cell) evansmmpr@earthlink.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WOODSIDE AND TEAM WALKER MOTORSPORTS START 2002 WITH 4TH PLACE FINISH AT PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY February 3, 2002 (Valenc ... Continue reading
United Auto Group (Penske), Announces Proposed Equity and Debt Offerings
DETROIT--Feb. 5, 2002--United Auto Group, Inc. announced that it proposes to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an underwritten public offering of up to $150 million of its common stock, par value $.0001 per share, of which the Company expects to sell $75 million of newly-issu ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 5, 2002 Series of "Countdown" Celebrations Will Reveal Bud Greenspan's Selections PARK CITY- While every Olympic Games features outstanding athletes, there are a few Olympians just a cut above -- those who have captivated worldwide audiences and have become timeless heroes. In celebration of those ... Continue reading
GM Powertrain Plant In Massena, N.Y. a Good Neighbor
FOR RELEASE: February 5, 2002 MASSENA, N.Y.- General Motors Corporation's GM Powertrain plant contributed in excess of $112 million to the local, state, and national economies during 2001, with nearly 70 percent of those dollars remaining in New York State and the North Country, according to a year-end review released ... Continue reading
AFTER SUCCESSFUL BACK SURGERY, RUDD READY FOR SEASON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Steve Post, Performance PR Plus (704) 333-2828 or pprplus28@aol.com AFTER SUCCESSFUL BACK SURGERY, RUDD READY FOR SEASON Daytona Beach, Fla. - On Nov. 23, Ricky Rudd, driver of the No. 28 Havoline Ford, climbed out of his racecar after the season-ending race at New Hampshire Internat ... Continue reading
Honda Remains Top Choice of Online Auto Shoppers
PORTLAND, Ore.--Feb. 5, 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 most popular vehicles researched online for the month of January. Honda continues to dominate the list capt ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Corvette to Pace Indianapolis 500 as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebration DETROIT, Feb. 5, 2002 -- The 86th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, 2002, will bring together two powerful symbols that stir the imaginations of e ... Continue reading
NISSAN INTRODUCES CARWINGS, JAPAN’S FIRST TOTAL TELEMATICS SERVICE
To Be Incorporated in New Models Starting with the New Compact Car March Introducing the “networked car” that functions as a part of information network Tokyo, February 5 -- Nissan has announced the release of CARWINGS, the advanced total telematics service integrating people assisted- and/or automatic serv ... Continue reading
Telematics Update: Visteon Limiting Telematics Future Investment
Visteon leaders, disappointed with "take" rates for navigation systems and other advanced electronics on luxury cars, are moving to cut their research and development exposure on future telematics systems. (2/5/2002) "We are reevaluating our forward investment in telematics, but we're definitely not getting out of cert ... Continue reading
Car makers banned from stopping exports
RICHMOND HILL, ON, Feb. 5 - Car manufacturers have been prohibited from bullying dealers who want to sell cars across borders in Europe. Americans and Canadians are applauding the European Commission, which today released its proposed rule changes to stop car makers from banning cross- border sales. Manufacturers typic ... Continue reading
NASCAR Cartoon Kicks Off Second Season
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5 -- The Kellys, an animated series only available at NASCAR.com , makes its second season premiere on Friday, February 8. The season opener will feature return appearances by television stars Camryn Manheim, of ABC's hit series The Practice, and Catherine Bell, from the CBS drama JAG. In addition, th ... Continue reading
Kathryn Wriston Elected to Goodyear Board
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Kathryn D. Wriston has been elected to the board of directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company . ``We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Wriston to Goodyear's board,'' said Sam G. Gibara, chairman and chief executive officer. ``She brings a wealth of experience in business accounting and law.'' Wri ... Continue reading
CVC: Senate CAFE Plan is an Attack on Family Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Some in the U.S. Senate are poised to make Washington bureaucrats the key decision-makers in determining what kind of cars and trucks people can buy and drive in the future. According to the Coalition for Vehicle Choice (CVC), the Senate plan will adversely affect consumers by forcing passenger ca ... Continue reading
Chicago, Il(February 6, 2002) -- The all-new 2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty debuts as the most powerful heavy-duty pickup, with the most powerful diesel engine on the market and the all-new 5.7-liter Hemi® Magnum V-8. New from grille-to-tailgate, The Heavy Duty Dodge Rams bring an array of new powerplants, class-leading fe ... Continue reading
Top Auto Safety Official Urges Parents to Buckle Up Children Correctly
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Jeffrey W. Runge, M.D., head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced a series of high visibility Child Passenger Safety Week events to increase correct use of child safety seats and booster seats. The annual observance, Feb. 10-16, highlights the importance of ... Continue reading
GM Cutting 932 Jobs at Two Southern Ontario, Canada, Plants
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario AP reports that General Motors Corp. is eliminating 932 jobs at two Canadian plants near Niagara Falls, the car manufacturer confirmed Tuesday. The layoffs are due to the phasing out of production of small-block V-8 engines at one plant and scaling back on a variety of components at the other, t ... Continue reading
Ford's Jaguar, Land Rover Units to Combine U.S. Dealerships
DETROIT The AP reported that Ford Motor's Jaguar and Land Rover units will consolidate their U.S. dealerships in an effort to compete more effectively with other luxury brands. Simon Sprole, a spokesman for Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover, said the company plans to combine about 150 Jaguar and about 140 Land Rover ... Continue reading
Windows CE for Automotive Gets the Green Light
Microsoft’s Car.NET initiative transforms cars into information portals (1/25/2002) Microsoft’s Automotive Business Unit is currently presenting its Car.NET initiative as part of the wider Microsoft .NET project. The new concept is based on the idea of creating an integrated, networked environment that incl ... Continue reading
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