DARRYL B. HAZEL NAMED AFRICAN AMERICAN EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2003 – Darryl B. Hazel, president, Lincoln Mercury, was honored as the Edward Davis African American Executive of the Year by On Wheels, Inc. at its 7th annual Urban Wheel Awards at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The Urban Wheel Awards is a celebration of diversity in automotive advertising, as w ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: GM's Belt Alternator Starter Hybrid System
DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2003; General Motors has developed a simple solution to making hybrid-electric powertrain technology available to more types of cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles, the company announced today at the North American International Auto Show. GM engineers developed the belt alternator starter system ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
January 7, 2003 DETROIT - The all-new 2005 Chevrolet Equinox will help redefine the compact SUV with its fresh styling and spacious, flexible interior. Equinox will help Chevy continue its truck momentum by giving it a strong new competitor in the fastest growing segment of the market, compact utilities, which has reac ... Continue reading
GM Offers Hybrid Power On More Than a Dozen Popular Models
DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2003; General Motors Corp. will offer optional hybrid powertrains on several of its most popular models including trucks, SUVs and mid-size sedans starting in late 2003, GM President and CEO Rick Wagoner announced today at the North American International Auto Show. "This is a major commitment to offer ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet's All-New Malibu, Colorado and Equinox Aimed at the Heart of the Market
DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2003; When the curtain goes up on the 2003 North American International Auto Show this weekend, Chevrolet will take a bold step forward with three all-new vehicles aimed straight at the heart of the car, truck and SUV markets. It's the most competitive segment of the market, filled with formidable dome ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: New 2005 Chevy Eqinox Intro
Chevrolet General Manager Kurt Ritter introduces the all new 2005 Chevy Equinox compact SUV January 7, 2003 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan 7, 2003; Michael Ellis wrting for Reuters reportas that after lagging the Ford brand for 15 years, General Motors Corp.'s Chevrolet division expects a trio of new vehicles to be unveiled on Tuesday to move it closer to becoming the best-selling brand in the United States, GM officials said. Ford Motor Co.' ... Continue reading
Delco Remy to Close Anderson Manufacturing Operations
ANDERSON, Ind., Jan. 7, 2003 Delco Remy International, Inc., will close its Delco Remy America starter and alternator manufacturing operations in Anderson during the first quarter of 2003. The production will be absorbed by other Delco Remy plants globally. The wind down of the Anderson manufacturing operations will af ... Continue reading
Nissan Enters U.S. Big Pickup Truck Market
DETROIT, Jan 7, 2003 Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reports that in a move that could spell more trouble for Detroit's Big Three automakers, Nissan Motor Co. <7201.T> on Tuesday took the wraps off its new full-size pickup truck, considered by some to be the first true foreign entry into this segment of the U.S. mark ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Retro Becomes Passe'
DETROIT, Jan 7, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that when General Motors Corp.<GM.N> unveiled its new Pontiac GTO coupe, the name evoked memories of the muscle sports car era of the 1960s, but its styling bears little of the retro design that has captivated the automotive industry in recent years. The ... Continue reading
CAGW Praises Detroit's Electric-Fuel Hybrid Vehicles
Markets, Not Government Subsidies, Are Best for Taxpayers and the Environment WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2003; Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) today praised the unveiling of a line of electric-fuel hybrid vehicles at the annual Detroit Auto Show. Noting that government subsidies and mandates in hybrid technology have ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Unveils FJ Cruiser Concept
DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2003; Toyota unveiled the FJ Cruiser concept sport utility vehicle (SUV) at a press conference today at the 2003 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The FJ Cruiser concept was initiated and developed jointly by Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., and Calty Design Research, Toyota's Nort ... Continue reading
AAA to Challenge America's Youth With Travel Quiz
AURORA, Ill., Jan. 7, 2003; Despite current events in the Middle East, only one in seven Americans ages 18-24 could find Iraq on a map, according to a recent survey. To help address this problem, AAA will kick off a nationwide high school competition this month that is designed to enhance geographic and travel literacy ... Continue reading
SWEPSONVILLE, N.C., Jan. 7, 2003; Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. (HPE) today announced that it will invest approximately $30 million in its Swepsonville, N.C. factory to add a third production line and make other improvements to help meet growing demand for Honda's general purpose engines. The move will increase HPE' ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Mazda Unveils Six Seat Washu Concept
DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2003; Mazda Motor Corporation and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today unveiled the Washu at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The concept vehicle showcases the company's commitment to questioning the expected in design and packaging. Japanese for Eagle's Wing, the Washu six-s ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Mazda Announces Pricing for 2004 RX-8 Sports Car
DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2003; Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced its RX-8 sports car, equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission, will be priced from $25,180 when it goes on sale in June. Base MSRP of the 2004 RX-8 with six-speed manual transmission is $26,680. A fully loaded RX-8 with either transm ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show:n Kia KCD-1 Slice Offers a New Twist on the Crossover Concept
DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2003; Designed for the driver seeking passenger- and cargo-hauling versatility without sacrificing driving enjoyment, the Kia KCD-1 Slice concept is a fresh interpretation of the "crossover vehicle." The new design, which was unveiled today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, was ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Consumer Research Study Results - Interiors
DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2003; Do you dream of having a flashy, trendsetting car? Or would you prefer that your vehicle be equipped with leading-edge technology -- or perhaps offer quality storage space? According to the results of a Johnson Controls consumer research survey, people are more likely to want their vehicle interi ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Focusing on French Design, Michelin highlights innovative vehicles
DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2003; At the 2002 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Michelin put forth its first official challenge to designers around the world: Concentrating on the rich history of French design, present us with innovative works for a new century. The response was overwhelming. Designers from more tha ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2003; The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command's National Automotive Center (NAC) today unveiled SmarTruck II, a versatile prototype, multi-purpose vehicle capable of both counterterrorism support and homeland security for a variety of community service and humanitarian aid missions. The tec ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Announces Revolutionary New Hybrid Technology
DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2003; Toyota, the first company to sell a mass-produced hybrid electric/gasoline car, today unveiled plans to offer a revolutionary new hybrid powertrain in future vehicles. This hybrid system will be offered in the Lexus RX 330 and will arrive in dealer showrooms in about two years. The announcement w ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Premieres FINE-S Fuel-Cell Concept
DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2003; Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A., Inc., today unveiled the FINE-S hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid-electric concept vehicle at a press conference at the 2003 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Developed by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), the FINE-S concept is an example of Toyota's ongoing c ... Continue reading
Dana Will Supply New Nissan Full-Size Pickup with Axles and Propshafts
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 7, 2003; Dana Corporation announced today that it will provide front- and rear-axle assemblies and propshafts for Nissan's all new 2004 Titan full-size pickup truck. The new Nissan vehicle, which will be styled, engineered, and assembled in the United States, will be introduced in late 2003. "We are ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Named One of ``The 100 Best Companies to Work for in America'' by FORTUNE Magazine
FORT WORTH, Texas--Jan. 7, 2003--AMERICREDIT CORP. has been named to FORTUNE Magazine's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For." AmeriCredit ranked 43rd out of more than 1,000 companies considered for this year's award. AmeriCredit promotes a culture of mutual respect, frequent communication to team members and in ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Presenting at AANY 2003 Detroit Automotive Conference January 9, 2003
CHICAGO--Jan. 7, 2003--BorgWarner Inc. , Company executives will provide outlook for 2003 and update on new fuel efficient transmission technology at the AANY 2003 Detroit Automotive Conference on January 9, 2003 at 3:00 pm Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at BorgWarner's web site ht ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--Jan. 7, 2003-- Provides More Than 85 Percent Reduction in Diesel Particulates Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT)(EBB:CDTI)(AIM:CDT/CDTS) today announced that the U.S. Mining Safety Health Administration (MSHA) had approved the use of CDT's Platinum Plus(R) fuel borne catalyst (FBC) as part of a diese ... Continue reading
CyberEdge Enterprises, Inc.: Corporate Update
NEW YORK--Jan. 7, 2003--CyberEdge Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYBT) Agrees to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of WAYNE'S FAMOUS PHILLIES (TM). CYBT has entered into an agreement to acquire Locklear, Lynch and Schultz, Inc., a Virginia corporation doing business as "WAYNE'S FAMOUS PHILLIES"(TM). WAY ... Continue reading
KleenAir Achieves First UK Registered Automotive SCR Pollution Control System
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 7, 2003--KleenAir (OTCBB: KAIR - news) announced that its NOxMaster(R) NOx Reduction System is the first Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to be approved by the British Government. Following extensive emissions testing at Millbrook and lengthy in-service durability programs on London t ... Continue reading
Knowles Electronics Announces Retirement of Chairman
ITASCA, Ill.--Jan. 7, 2003--Knowles Electronics Holdings, Inc.--Knowles Electronics announced today that its Chairman Reg G. Garratt has retired from Knowles and also resigned as the company's Chairman effective December 31, 2002. "After successfully guiding the business through the sale to Doughty Hansen and Co. and w ... Continue reading
Midas Obtains Commitment for New $140 Million Credit Facility
ITASCA, Ill.--Jan. 7, 2003--Midas, Inc., has signed a commitment letter with Foothill Capital Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company , and Ableco Finance LLC, a specialty finance company focusing on refinancings, leveraged lending and asset-based facilities, for a new $140 million asset-based c ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Dodge Unveils The Next-Generation Motorcycle With Four Wheels
-- What has four wheels, the engine of a Dodge Viper and can reach a top speed of nearly 400 mph? No, its not the latest sports car. It's the Dodge Tomahawk motorcycle -- a concept vehicle that shatters the barriers of conventional thinking about personal transportation. You can reach the story directly by going to htt ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Ford Reinvents Lincoln & Mercury Brands for Centennial
-- Ford is celebrating its centennial year with the total transformation of its Lincoln and Mercury vehicle lineup. At the North American Auto Show in Detroit, Ford introduced the Lincoln Navicross and Mercury Messenger concept vehicles that reveal where the design of the two brands' cars and SUVs are going in the near ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: The Best & Brightest Cars on Display at Detroit Auto Show
-- At the beginning of every year those who manufacture and sell cars, trucks and SUVs in this country bring their best and brightest to Detroit for the North American International Auto Show. And a 'show' it is. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NMRA/PRO SERIES 2003 Official Host Hotels for Upcoming Season: For those you planning your traveling and hotel arrangements for the 2003 racing season, the NMRA and PRO Series have finalized their initial list of 2003 Official Host Hotels. We have arranged a special discount for both NMRA and PRO ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ohio--Jan. 7, 2003--Results International Systems (RIS), an award-winning outsourcing and application service provider (ASP) for the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry, has delivered a web-enabled graphical user interface (GUI) for American Commerce Insurance Company (ACIC). This new interface for the com ... Continue reading
Standex Electronics Achieves Global Automotive Supplier Certification
SALEM, N.H.--Jan. 7, 2003-- ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification is the International Quality Standard Adopted by Vehicle Manufacturers Worldwide for Automotive Suppliers Standex International Corporation announced today that its Standex Electronics subsidiary has achieved ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification from the Internatio ... Continue reading
Starcraft Corporation Introduces Its New President and COO; Reiterates Bullish Outlook for 2003
GOSHEN, Ind.--Jan. 7, 2003--At its quarterly conference call held yesterday, Starcraft Corporation introduced Michael H. Schoeffler as its newly elected President and Chief Operating Officer. The Company also reviewed fiscal 2002 results and reiterated the earnings guidance for fiscal 2003. During the call, Mr. Schoeff ... Continue reading
Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, LLC Announces Plan to Close Plant
MASSILLON, Ohio--Jan. 7, 2003--Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, LLC announced plans to close its Massillon plant and transfer production to its facilities in Hamilton, Canada, and Mountainside, New Jersey. The Massillon plant employs approximately 160 people. "This decision follows a detailed analysis of our manuf ... Continue reading
WOKINGHAM, U.K. & ATLANTA--Jan. 7, 2003-- U.K. finance company for Volkswagen Group selects eQuality customer interaction recording and evaluation solutions to optimise performance Witness Systems , a leading global provider of performance optimisation software and services, today announced that Volkswagen Financial Se ... Continue reading
WOKINGHAM, U.K. & ATLANTA--Jan. 7, 2003-- U.K. finance company for Volkswagen Group selects eQuality customer interaction recording and evaluation solutions to optimise performance Witness Systems , a leading global provider of performance optimisation software and services, today announced that Volkswagen Financial Se ... Continue reading
NMRA JET-HOT Ford Drag Racing Series 2003
NMRA Ford Nationals Show Series Official Newsletter http://www.nmraracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NMRA Ford Drag Racing Series and JET-HOT Coatings Announce 3-Year Title Sponsorship Agreement for sponsorship of NMRA JET-HOT Ford Drag Racing Series at NMRA Ford Nationals Show Events. Santa Ana, Calif. – The NMR ... Continue reading
GM Performance Parts Joins PRO Series as Sponsor
www.fasteststreetcar.com For Immediate Release: GM PERFORMANCE PARTS JOINS PRO FASTEST STREET CAR DRAG RACING SERIES AS OFFICIAL SPONSOR FOR 2003 SEASON -- TO POST CONTINGENCY. Santa Ana, Calif - The PRO-Edelbrock Drag Racing Series is proud to announce that GM Performance Parts, the aftermarket division of General Mot ... Continue reading
New Modular 'Handsfree USA' Car Cellular Systems
FT. WORTH, Texas--Jan. 7, 2003--Progressive Concepts, Inc. (PCI) announced today that its wholesale division, PCI Marketing (PCIM) was recently awarded the primary national distribution contract for Handsfree USA(TM) modular automotive cellular products, including the latest in Bluetooth(TM) wireless interface technolo ... Continue reading
Host Operation KidSafe Child Safety
Operation KidSafe Join over 500 sponsors worldwide and say YES to hosting one of our child safety events! Bring hundreds of families to your business with Operation KidSafe What: Over 3,000 children are reported missing each day, in the U.S. Most are found within minutes or hours and have happy endings. Police official ... Continue reading
Dodge Teams Kick Off 2003 at Daytona Test Session DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2003) -- Dodge's "Dirty Dozen" will kick off preseason NASCAR Winston Cup testing today at Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the season-opening Daytona 500 on Feb. 16 at the 2.5-mile track. New faces and old faces in differen ... Continue reading
California Fuel Cell Partnership Will Establish Hydrogen Refueling Station
WOBURN, Mass.--Jan. 7, 2003--Ztek Corporation, a leader in the development of on-site hydrogen reformer technologies and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC), today announced that it has joined the California Fuel Cell Partnership, a consortium of automobile companies, energy providers, fuel cell manufacturers and government ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Nissan Unveils All-New 2004 Titan Full-Size Pickup Truck
DETROIT--Jan. 7, 2003--The Nissan division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today unveiled the all-new 2004 Titan, the company's first-ever full-size truck, at a press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Making the announcement was President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Mr. Carlo ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: New Rolls Royce
DETROIT, Jan 6, 2003; Madeline Chambers wrting for Reuters reported that with the mighty Rolls Royce, German automaker BMW has successfully reinvented its second British brand in less than two years, even as investors are left wondering why it bothered. The bulky new Phantom Rolls Royce, the world's most ostentatious l ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler: Buh Bye Martha
NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2003; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler unit is dropping its advertising deal with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia when the agreement comes up for renewal in March, the automaker said on Monday. Chrysler's decision comes as it prepares a major ad campaign featuring singer Celene Dion tha ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Lincoln Navicross Concept Unveiled
DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2003; The Lincoln Navicross concept vehicle is a breakthrough all-conditions sport sedan that shatters the accepted car, crossover and sport utility vehicle paradigms. Designed to be visually striking, dynamically engaging and uniquely practical, Navicross creates an all new, yet unnamed industry niche ... Continue reading
Ole' - Mexico VW Sees Production Up 30%
MEXICO CITY, Jan 6, 2003; Reuters reports that the Mexican unit of German auto giant Volkswagen (VW) (XETRA:VOWG.DE - News) said on Monday it expects to raise production by 30 percent in 2005, when it begins to manufacture a new model for export to Europe. Volkswagen will begin making its new Bora model -- a medium-siz ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Creative Concept Student Awards Named
DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2003; The College for Creative Studies (CCS), one of the nation's premier art and design colleges, will announce the first Creative Concept Student Awards during the 2003 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In the world of automotive awards, the CCS awards are unique in that transportation ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Honda Highlights Truck Sales
DETROIT, Jan 6, 2003; Chang-Ran Kim wrting for Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co., like many of its Japanese peers, is looking at another rosy year in the United States. After increasing its U.S. sales volume by 3.3 percent in 2002, Japan's second-largest automaker is looking to boost sales by another eight percent ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Does Optimism Outstrip Reality ?
DETROIT January 6, 2003; Greg McCune writing for Reuters submitted his opinion: "A funny thing was happening at the world's most important auto show this week. Nearly all the major carmakers were predicting U.S. sales would increase in 2003, and many forecast market share gains as well. Not one automaker admitted that ... Continue reading
Hands-On 'Action Centers' and Industry Seminars Planned for SEMA Spring Expo 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA 909/396-0289, ext.104 Lisa Guth, lisag@sema.org SEMA 909/396-0289, ext. 181 HANDS-ON 'ACTION CENTERS' AND INDUSTRY SEMINARS PLANNED FOR SEMA SPRING EXPO 2003 On-site Demonstrations, Strategy Seminars Assist With the Bottom Line DIAMOND BA ... Continue reading
Pep Boys CEO to Retire Board of Directors Plan Succession
PHILADELPHIA--Jan. 6, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service, automotive aftermarket chain, announced today that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mitchell G. Leibovitz, age 57, plans to retire and that the Board of Directors has formed a search committee and retained, Herber ... Continue reading
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