Jun 23, 2003
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 23 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc., the automaker known for passenger cars, today begins delivery of its first ever SUV, the all-new Touareg, to dealerships across the country. The highly anticipated SUV marks a milestone for the German automaker in the U.S. market and promises to set a new seg ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2003
GILROY, Calif.--June 23, 2003--The Terminator(R) knows how to make an impact. And so does Indian Motorcycle Corporation. Just in time for the premiere of one of the most anticipated action movie in decades, movie fans and motorcycle collectors can ride a very cool piece of T3(TM) movie memorabilia, the Indian(R) Chief( ... Continue reading
Gentex Begins Shipping Automatic-Dimming Mirrors for Audi A3 and A4
Jun 23, 2003
Audi Becomes the First Automaker to Offer Two New Mirror Technologies ZEELAND, Mich., June 23 -- Gentex Corporation , the world's leading supplier of automatic- dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior, automatic-dimming mirrors for the 2004 Audi A3, A4 and A4 Cabriolet ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport Leads Deployment of Natural Gas Heavy-Duty Trucks on Highway 401 Corridor
Jun 23, 2003
VANCOUVER, June 23 -- Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) announced today that it will lead Canada's first multi-fleet deployment of natural gas heavy- duty trucks on Highway 401, the country's busiest urban corridor. Cummins Westport will work with a consortium including Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. to deploy trucks using 1 ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep(R) Returns to Charlottesville
Jun 23, 2003
Thousands expected to attend Camp Jeep(R) 2003 in Charlottesville, Virginia, June 26-28 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 23 -- Camp Jeep(R), one of the nation's largest and best-attended vehicle ownership gatherings, returns to Charlottesville, Va. for the ninth year of the program. Camp Jeep 2003 will be held at the Oak Ridg ... Continue reading
Ford Credit to Exit Leasing in New York July 10
Jun 23, 2003
DEARBORN, Mich., June 23 -- Ford Credit today announced that it plans to exit automobile leasing in New York after July 9, 2003, in response to an outdated law that holds finance companies responsible for accidents involving their leasing customers. New York's vicarious liability law has resulted in large payouts by fi ... Continue reading
Peterbilt Achieves New Labor Agreement
Jun 23, 2003
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--June 23, 2003--Peterbilt Motors Company announced today that it has reached agreement on a new five-year labor contract for its Nashville facility with the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 1832. "Peterbilt is pleased that its employees will be returning to work. Peterbilt believes the agreement will en ... Continue reading
Japan's Sumitomo, China Baosteel, FAW In JV
Jun 23, 2003
SHANGHAI, June 22, 2003; Reuters reported that Japan's Sumitomo Corp will set up a venture with steelmaker Baosteel and carmaker First Automotive Works to process and distribute steel for China's booming vehicle industry, a state newspaper said on Sunday. The joint venture, with an investment of 176 million yuan ($21.2 ... Continue reading
Nissan and Suzuki to Telematics
Jun 23, 2003
The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported over the weekend that Nissan will link up with Suzuki Motor in a telematics service that enables map data and emergency messages to be received and transmitted through a car-mounted information terminal. Nissan launched its Carwings telematics service in March last year and Suzuki will ... Continue reading
Peterbilt Workers OK New Five-Year Deal
Jun 22, 2003
Workers at Peterbilt Motors Truck Plant in Suburban Nashville OK New Five-Year Deal MADISON, Tenn. June 22, 2003; The AP reported that workers at Peterbilt Motors Co.'s suburban Nashville truck plant voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to accept the company's "final offer" and return to work on July 1, ending a 10-month loc ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo S60 R ENGINE: 2.5-liter inline 5 cylinder HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm/295 lb-ft @ 1,950-5,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual (5-speed automatic with sequential manual shifting mode available) WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 181.3 x 71.0 ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda6 ENGINE: 3.0-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 220 hp @ 6,300 rpm/192 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 105.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 186.8 x 70.1 x 56.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $25,445 Mazda has become famous (or infamous) for adding "Zoom-Zoom ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Jaguar X-Type ENGINE: 2.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 192 hp @ 6,600 rpm/178 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 106.7 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 183.9 x 70.4 x 54.8 in. STICKER PRICE: $29,950 (base) When I bought my Jaguar 3.4 sedan in the ... Continue reading
2003 Honda Accord coupe EX Review
Jun 22, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Honda Accord coupe EX ENGINE: 2.4-liter inline four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 160 hp @ 5,500 rpm/161 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 105.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.6 x 71.3 x 55.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $22,960 I have to admit that I was impre ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Honda CR-V ENGINE: 2.4-liter inline four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 160 hp @ 6,000 rpm/162 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 103.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 178.6 x 70.2 x 66.2 in. STICKER PRICE: $22.860 There are lots of small sport utilities on ... Continue reading
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