Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - July 3, 2003
Jul 3, 2003
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 3 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 113,512 units, down considerably from the 335,257 cars and trucks built last week due to many manufacturers' summer shutdowns and model year changeovers, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Inclu ... Continue reading
Internet Advertising Starting To Grow Like It Should
Jul 3, 2003
NEW YORK, July 2, 2003; Reshma Kapadia writing for Reuters reported that online advertising, with the help of traditional brick-and-mortar companies, is staging a comeback -- emerging from the prolonged dry spell that followed the dot-com bust, industry watchers say. Traditional advertisers, such as automakers, are beg ... Continue reading
Honda Increases U.S. Auto Market Share
Jul 3, 2003
DETROIT, July 2, 2003; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that while many automakers have struggled for sales this year, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (Tokyo:7267.T - News) has quietly vacuumed up more U.S. market share than any other competitor in the first half of 2003. Honda has gained despite offering smaller average ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2003
TORRANCE, Calif., July 2 -- When the larger, more powerful and more fuel-efficient 2004 Toyota Prius electric-gas hybrid goes on sale this fall, it will carry a sticker price of $19,995. Not only is that the same price as the current-generation Prius, it's a price that hasn't changed since the vehicle was launched in t ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2003
- Campaign to Address a Possible Front Suspension Corrosion Problem - CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today announced a voluntary recall of certain 2003 Subaru Legacy and Outbac ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2003
ALLEN PARK, Mich., July 2 -- Developed in response to local dealers' concerns regarding the declining number of qualified service technicians, the Ford Technical Institute is well underway to supplying a steady stream of highly skilled, quality service technicians to Metro Detroit Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealerships. ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2003
DETROIT, July 2 -- AutoWeek has tabulated results of its 14th Annual "America's Best" Survey, conducted entirely online at www.autoweek.com . The survey polls automotive consumers and enables them to voice their opinion on their favorite cars, trucks and sport-utility vehicles. America's Best winners include: * Best Lu ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Selects Comshare to Prepare for Explosive Growth With the Launch of the AMV8 Vantage
Jul 2, 2003
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 2 -- Comshare, Incorporated announced today that Aston Martin, creator of the world's most prestigious and exclusive hand-built sports cars, has selected corporate performance management (CPM) software from Comshare to satisfy increased reporting requirements of its parent company, and to enable ... Continue reading
Ford may make some new models in Mexico
Jul 2, 2003
MEXICO CITY, July 1, 2003; Reuters repotrted that Ford Motor Co. plants in Mexico may make some of the new models which the company hopes will spearhead its return to prominence in the mid-sized car market, a Ford executive said on Tuesday. "If things go well, it is likely that this year we will have confirmation that ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2003
TOKYO, July 2, 2003; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp, Japan's top automaker, is in talks to tie up with China's Guangzhou Automobile Group to produce passenger cars in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, Japanese media reported on Wednesday. Various media, including the Tokyo Shimbun daily and the Kyodo New ... Continue reading
GM, Chrysler See June Sales Increases
Jul 2, 2003
DETROIT July 2, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that heavy consumer incentives failed to give Detroit's Big Three automakers the big sales lift they hoped for in June, and foreign competitors continued to strengthen their presence with fewer rebates and financing deals. General Motors Corp. and DaimlerC ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Posts 10 Percent Sales Gain in June
Jul 2, 2003
Expanding Product Line Attracts New Customers in New Segments CYPRESS, Calif., July 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported June 2003 sales of 22,641 units, marking a 10 percent increase over June sales of 22,388 units in 2002 based on daily selling rate. Sales of Mitsubishi's expanding line of ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Sales Are Up Nine Percent Over June 2002
Jul 2, 2003
BREA, Calif., July 1 -- Bolstered by strong SUV sales, American Suzuki sold 6,260 units for the period and 32,084 for the calendar year. The XL-7, Suzuki's right-sized SUV, notched 3,231 sales for the month -- a bold 44 percent increase of its sales over June 2002. The Vitara, Suzuki's entry-level SUV, also made a stro ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2003
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 34,807 vehicles for the month of June. Year-to-date sales of Hyundai vehicles in the U.S. are up 4.9 percent. "In these difficult economic times, auto buyers in the U.S. are looking for value more than ever," said Robert Cosmai, vice-pres ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2003
PIKES PEAK, Colo., July 1 -- Subaru Rally Team USA driver Mark Lovell and co-driver Roger Freeman, piloting their 2004 WRX STi, finished first overall in the SCCA ProRally class at this weekend's 2003 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Subaru teammates Ramana Lagemann and Michael Orr also thrilled fans with an impres ... Continue reading
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