Raymond Schroth Named Director of Service at Hyundai Motor America
May 28, 2003
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 28 -- Raymond R. Schroth has been named Director of Service for Hyundai Motor America. Schroth will be responsible for service operations, technical training, technical support, warranty, service contracts, customer surveys, and consumer affairs functions. Prior to joining HMA, Schroth serv ... Continue reading
Hit the Road "Safely" This Summer!
May 28, 2003
10 Tips for Safe and Fun Road Trips From Your Chrysler/Jeep(R)/Dodge Service Specialists DETROIT, May 28 -- As summer and vacation time approaches, more and more American families will be hitting the highways for road trips. In addition to properly maintaining your car, providing safe and enjoyable driving conditions i ... Continue reading
The MathWorks to Participate in FutureTruck 2003
May 28, 2003
FutureTruck Student Teams and The MathWorks Founder, Cleve Moler, to Discuss Vehicle Design Using MATLAB and Simulink NATICK, Mass., May 28 -- The MathWorks today announced that for the third straight year, the Company will participate in the FutureTruck 2003 competition. At this year's event, Cleve Moler, The MathWork ... Continue reading
Liberty Productions, Inc. Changes Name to Motor Trend Auto Shows, Inc.
May 28, 2003
Company to Produce 17 International Auto Shows in 2003 As Part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group NEW YORK, May 28 -- The nation's largest auto show producer, formerly known as Liberty Productions, Inc., announced today that the company is formally changing its name to "Motor Trend Auto Shows, Inc." The company ... Continue reading
New UGN Trunk System Makes Trips Quieter
May 28, 2003
CHICAGO, May 28 -- Continuing its commitment to addressing Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) concerns, UGN has developed an aesthetically and acoustically sound trunk system. The first-of-its-kind system utilizes the revolutionary RIETER ULTRA LIGHT(TM) technology to greatly reduce noise generated from the much-over ... Continue reading
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet is ready to hit the road in October
May 28, 2003
Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has lit the touchpaper for the next level of its model offensive: in October, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet will hit the road – the first open sports car of this type. All drive and chassis components are perfectly in tune with the rigid Cabriolet body. ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Announces Opening of New Dealerships
May 28, 2003
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--May 28, 2003--America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced the opening of two new dealerships located in Longview, Texas and Tyler, Texas. These new locations mark the first new dealership openings since the Company's current fiscal year began on May 1, 2003. The dealership in Longview opened for busines ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet for 2004
May 28, 2003
ATLANTA, May 28 -- Porsche Cars North America today announced the introduction of the 911(R) Carrera(R) 4S(R) Cabriolet for the 2004 model year. This new model combines exceptional driving dynamics with the feel of an open sports car. The 2004 Carrera 4S Cabriolet features a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine that can reach ... Continue reading
Today's Growing Families Keep Buying Larger Family Cars
May 28, 2003
40% of Parents Buy Specifically Because Child is Born - Minivans and SUVs Lead in Popularity - GREENWICH, Conn., May 28 -- As families grow, so does the need for a new family car. According to a recent survey conducted by Madison Direct Marketing, a leading authority on life stage marketing, 40% of parents today buy ne ... Continue reading
Renault Brazil Recalls 7,000 Vehicles to Replace Part
May 28, 2003
SAO PAULO May 27, 2003; Dow Jones reported that the Brazilian division of French car maker Renault SA (F.RNA) issued a recall Tuesday on some 7,000 vehicles after discovering that a faulty part in the fuel line could cause the motor to catch fire. The problem was discovered in 2.0-liter Scenic models built in 2001 and ... Continue reading
Nissan Expands North American Lineup with New Minivan, Full-Size Trucks/SUVs
May 27, 2003
Business Editors/Automotive Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.052703/bb6 CANTON, Miss.--May 27, 2003--Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn today joined more than 2,000 employees and guests at a launch event marking the start ... Continue reading
AutoPort Delivers 'Showroom Condition' Cars to at LPGA Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament
May 27, 2003
NEW CASTLE, Del.--May 27, 2003-- Port processing company lends a hand for ninth year in a row Preparations are underway at AutoPort, Inc. to assure the 150+ new vehicles donated by Ford Motor Company are ready to escort players and celebrities during the LPGA Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament, June 5 - 8, at the Du ... Continue reading
Chrysler Pacifica Safe Car...OOPs I mean Wagon... OOPs I mean Crossover
May 27, 2003
http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/videos/2 0030520_e.ram Chrysler Pacifica The Chrysler Pacifica is one of the safest cars on the roads. ... Continue reading
9 of 10 Ward's Ten Best Engines Designed With AVL Simulation Software
May 27, 2003
AVL's Impact on Engine Development Growing Globally DETROIT, May 27 -- The engines on Ward's Auto World's 10 Best Engines may have come from America, Germany and Japan, but some of the brains behind the brawn have roots in Austria. Ward's editors nominated 29 engines for Best Engines consideration. All were required to ... Continue reading
Aisin Technology Enhances Performance of GM ' New Variable Valve V6 Engine
May 27, 2003
DETROIT, May 27 -- Aisin World Corp. of America (AWA) today announced that it has started production and shipment of its Variable Valve Timing (VVT) System for General Motors' new 3.6L V6 engine to debut on the new 2004 model year Cadillac CTS in August, 2003. AWA President Junichi Nishimura said, "As a business partne ... Continue reading
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