DEWALT's Million Dollar Winner
Nov 11, 2002
-- MEDIA NEWS ALERT -- For Immediate Release - November 10, 2002 Ohio Contractor Wins $1,000,000 "Screwing Off" at NASCAR Race -- Named King of the Drill in National Cordless Screwdriving Contest -- November 10, 2002 - Contractor Jon Smith of Delaware, Ohio (Columbus) knew he was fast with a cordless drill. Now he has ... Continue reading
Automotive Training Goes High-Tech and Hands On
Nov 8, 2002
ORLANDO, Fla.--Nov. 8, 2002--Lincoln dealers and sales staff throughout Florida will be participating in their first hands-on experience with the all-new, high-tech Lincoln Aviator on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 11-12, at Orlando's Executive airport (501 Herndon Avenue, Orlando). The Orlando stop is one of two Florida tra ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Finds Improved Reliability in Hyundai, GM & Volvo Models- Toyota Drops
Nov 8, 2002
EMBARGOED UNTIL: 10:00 P.M., November 7, 2002 CONTACT: Douglas Love, 914-378-2437 lovedo@consumer.org CONSUMER REPORTS FINDS IMPROVED RELIABILITY IN MODELS FROM HYUNDAI, GENERAL MOTORS & VOLVO CR survey shows drop in reliability for redesigned Toyota Camry YONKERS, NY - Consumer Reports' latest annual reliability surve ... Continue reading
GM To Offer HP3 8100 V-8 Crate Engine in 2003
Nov 8, 2002
Durable Big Block Marine Engine Evolves Into Street Performance Engine LAS VEGAS - General Motors will introduce an automotive crate engine variant of the recently announced high-output Vortec HP3 8100 V-8 marine engine as part of the GM Performance Parts crate engine portfolio. The engine will be available for sale th ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Ranks GM, Hyundai, Volvo High in Survey
Nov 8, 2002
DETROIT November 7, 2002; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that -- Vehicles from General Motors Corp., Hyundai Motor Co. and Volvo showed improved reliability in a new survey by Consumer Reports magazine, while models from some Japanese automakers dropped. A sample of the survey results, released late Thursday ... Continue reading
SEMA NEW PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS
Nov 7, 2002
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2002; This year, a panel of ten specialty automotive industry judges reviewed nearly 900 new products. This year's hottest new trendsetters in each of the ten product categories are: Best New Accessory Product Lokar Motorsports was the big winner in this category with its adjustable-level self-lockin ... Continue reading
2002 SEMA Show New Product Awards Winners
Nov 7, 2002
For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org::<mailto:rosemariek@sema.org> 909/396-0289, ext. 104 Lisa Guth, lisag@sema.org::<mailto:lisag@sema.org> 909/396-0289, ext. 181 THE JUDGES HAVE CHOSEN: AND THE WINNERS IN THE 2002 SEMA SHOW NEW PRODUCT DISPLAY COMPETITION ARE ... LAS VEGAS, Nev ... Continue reading
Winter Car Care Tips From the Bureau of Automotive Repair
Nov 7, 2002
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 6 -- Millions of Californians will take to the road tomorrow as they do every day. But, as our first storm of the season hits at twice the speed of a Randy Johnson fastball, their vehicles may not be ready. Here are winter car care tips from the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau ... Continue reading
Nov 6, 2002
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
The Judges Have Chosen: And the Winners in the 2002 SEMA Show New Product Display Competition Are...
Nov 6, 2002
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
Auto supplier Visteon offers buyouts
Nov 6, 2002
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
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Offers Special Warranty Extension On Window Parts On Some U.S. Models
Nov 6, 2002
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
High Miles No Problem with CITGO SUPERGARD(R) UltraLife
Nov 5, 2002
TULSA, Okla., Nov. 5, 2002; CITGO Petroleum Corporation now offers a motor oil specifically designed to meet the needs of new and older high mileage automobiles, light trucks and sport utility vehicles: CITGO SUPERGARD UltraLife. SUPERGARD UltraLife is specifically formulated with advanced additives and dispersants to ... Continue reading
AutoXray Introduces Its Next Generation Automotive Diagnostics Tool
Nov 5, 2002
TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2002; AutoXray makes preparing for the future simple. Announcing the release of AutoXray's next generation of automotive scanners -- the EZ-Link II. The EZ-Link II is the first diagnostic scanner on the market to feature the Communications Area Network (CAN) protocol, which is the protocol of the ... Continue reading
Nov 5, 2002
LAS VEGAS--Nov. 5, 2002--Leveraging the "retro" look's immense popularity among today's auto enthusiasts and the trend of restoring original dragsters and hosting hot rod reunions, American Racing Equipment today introduced The TrakStar and The Qualifier retro-style wheels at the 2002 Specialty Equipment Market Associa ... Continue reading
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