Jul 15, 2003
ATLANTA--July 15, 2003--You can hit the driving range, pump some iron, read your e-mails or relax with a cool drink while you watch your "baby" being pampered. While it sounds like a resort, it is actually a welcome approach to luxury car service for time-starved Atlantans who want to ensure professional maintenance of ... Continue reading
Buell Motorcycle Company Introduces Two Powerful New Models
Jul 15, 2003
New Firebolt XB12R and Lightning XB12S lead the 2004 model line-up EAST TROY, Wis., July 15 -- Buell Motorcycle Company announced the addition of two exciting new motorcycles to its 2004 product line-up today: The Firebolt XB12R and Lightning XB12S, high-performance models powered by the new 103-hp Buell XB1200 V-Twin ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's New Beetle and Apple's iPod Unite
Jul 15, 2003
Technology and Design Innovators Team to Offer On-Road Musical Adventures AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 15 -- Adhering to the philosophy that one good thing deserves another, two icons of American popular culture -- Volkswagen and Apple Computers -- are joining forces to provide 2003 New Beetle sedan buyers with a complime ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2003
Asset Caption: Among the quality assurance team certifying the new Suzuki Verona midsize sedan for the North American market are (from right) Chong-Chul Kim, GMDAT quality managing director; Masanori Atsumi, senior general manager of the Quality Assurance Administration Division at Suzuki Motor Corporation; and Doug Se ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2003
BREA, Calif.--July 15, 2003--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) announced the MSRP for its all-new 2004 Verona starting at $16,499. The Italian-designed Suzuki Verona is the only midsize sedan in its class to offer a standard in-line, six-cylinder engine -- providing a smoother drive than competitors with standard four ... Continue reading
Rain or Shine, Dell's National Solar Car Race Begins Today
Jul 15, 2003
ROUND ROCK, Texas--July 15, 2003--Dell Nearly 100 Students to Travel 1,500 Miles From Texas to Florida in Eighth Annual Dell-Winston Solar Car Challenge More than 90 high school students from New York to Mexico today embarked on a 1,500-mile race in hand-built, solar powered cars. The eighth annual Dell-Winston Solar C ... Continue reading
Dongfeng: China SUV JV with Honda
Jul 15, 2003
SHANGHAI, July 15, 2003; Reuters reports that Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Corp said on Tuesday it had agreed to set up a joint venture with Japan's Honda Motor Co (Tokyo:7267.T - News) to tap a small but growing market for sport utility vehicles (SUVs). The proposed company, a 50-50 venture to be based in the cent ... Continue reading
Toyota To Double US Unit Truck Engine Output By 2005
Jul 15, 2003
TOKYO July 15, 2003; Kazuhiro Shimamura writing for Dow Jones Newswires reported that Toyota Motor Corp. (TM or 7203) said Tuesday it will double its output capacity at a U.S. engine-making unit by 2005. The subsidiary in Alabama will start manufacturing six-cylinder engines for pickup trucks from mid-2005 in addition ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2003
WHAT: The Chrysler Group and UAW will officially open the 2003 contract negotiations on July 16 at Chrysler Group headquarters. WHO: Dieter Zetsche, Chrysler Group President and CEO, John Franciosi, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President -- Employee Relations; Ron Gettelfinger, President, UAW International, and Nate Good ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors and Deutsch Launch Second Phase Of Campaign for Endeavor S.U.V.
Jul 14, 2003
SpongeBob SquarePants Highlights Family Features; Expanding Product Line Creates Broader Brand Appeal CYPRESS, Calif., July 14 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the launch of phase two television advertising for the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor crossover sport utility vehicle. The latest itera ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2003
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 14 -- Gov. Bob Riley joined with officials from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama on Monday to announce an historic major expansion of the company's facility currently located in the Huntsville/Madison County area. "In May, I traveled to Huntsville to celebrate the completion of the first Toyota ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Kicks Off Its Second Century
Jul 14, 2003
Redesigned Sportster Series and VRSC V-Rod Model Featured in 2004 Line-Up MILWAUKEE, July 14 -- As Harley-Davidson kicks off its second century, the Motor Company is preparing for an exciting new chapter in the Company's history. Harley-Davidson introduced a completely redesigned XL Sportster line and a new model in th ... Continue reading
NHTSA Rollover, Crash Test Results for Fourth Group of 2003 Vehicles
Jul 14, 2003
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today posted its fourth listing of model year 2003 New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) rollover and crash test results on the World Wide Web at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. New model year 2003 rollover resistance ratings are ... Continue reading
LOVELL AND FREEMAN FATALLY INJURED DURING OREGON TRAIL SCCA PRORALLY
Jul 14, 2003
HILLSBORO, Ore. (July 12, 2003) – Subaru Rally Team USA superstars Mark Lovell, 43 , and Roger Freeman, 52, both of England, were fatally injured Saturday during the first special stage of Roger Freeman (left) and Mark Lovell (right) the Oregon Trail SCCA ProRally event. The first car away from the starting line, ... Continue reading
Dealers Say Fiat Setting Low Price For New Small Car
Jul 14, 2003
MILAN July 14, 2003; Christopher Emsden, writing for Dow Jones Newswires reported that Fiat SpA is bidding to grab back market share by selling its new small car, the Gingo, for as little as EUR7,950, dealers who have been given the price list said. Fiat is cutting back on standard equipment - an air bag for the front ... Continue reading
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