Volvo Crash Trial Results in Unanimous Defense Verdict
Mar 25, 2003
RENO, Nev. & MINNEAPOLIS--March 24, 2003--After a six-week trial and five hours of deliberation, a Reno, NV federal court jury returned a unanimous defense verdict in favor of Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. on January 24, 2003. Under current Nevada law, all strict liability cases must be unanimous decisions. Plainti ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Prices for xA and xB
Mar 25, 2003
TORRANCE, Calif., March 24 -- Scion, the new car marque from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for its first two production models, xA and xB. Both vehicles will go on sale in approximately 104 California dealership showrooms beginning in June. "Scion's ... Continue reading
Mar 25, 2003
New Creative Featuring Scandinavian Band Overseer Extends the Wake Up and Drive(TM) Campaign CYPRESS, Calif., March 24 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) launched a national advertising campaign today for the all-new 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor SUV featuring the theme: "Remember When Driving an SUV Actually M ... Continue reading
Mar 25, 2003
MINNEAPOLIS--March 24, 2003--Norton Motorcycle Company announced today that it has changed its name to Viper Motorcycle Company. Viper Motorcycle Company has released all trademark rights to the Norton brand in exchange for an undisclosed amount of cash and an end to all existing and pending litigation. "In early 2002 ... Continue reading
Detroit Native Named President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations
Mar 24, 2003
HIROSHIMA, Japan, March 24 -- Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that James J. O'Sullivan has been named president and CEO of Mazda North America Operations, effective April 1, 2003. In his new role, O'Sullivan will be responsible for all elements of the company's U.S. and Canadian operations. He will be headquart ... Continue reading
2002 U.S. Convertible Sales Dip According to R. L. Polk & Co.
Mar 24, 2003
2002 Below Record 2001, But Higher as a Percentage of the Passenger Car Market SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 24 -- Total convertible registrations for the U.S. in 2002 reached 302,320, a drop of 2.7 percent from 2001. Despite the drop, 2002 was just the second year in the past 30 that convertible registrations topped the 30 ... Continue reading
`Harley-Davidson Sound' Is Topic of Keynote Speech
Mar 24, 2003
TROY, Mich., March 24 -- Deane B. Jaeger, Manager of Sound and Vibration Technology for Harley-Davidson, will address a meeting of the Society of Automotive Engineers at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan, May 5 - 8. The SAE Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition is the premier event for passen ... Continue reading
Mar 24, 2003
PAOLI, Pa.--March 24, 2003--Freightliner LLC, a DaimlerChrylser Company, has chosen the Next Generation Instrumentation (NGI(TM))-based system from AMETEK Dixson for the dashboard instrumentation on its 2004 Century Class ST trucks--Freightliner's most advanced technology vehicle. The NGI-based system is an integral pa ... Continue reading
Union will challenge Nissan Redundancies
Mar 24, 2003
London, March 24 -- Derek Simpson the General Secretary of Amicus, the UK's largest car manufacturing union, will today meet with workers from the Nissan plant in Sunderland to discuss the company's announcement to cut 60 jobs from its production plant in Sunderland. Derek Simpson said: "This is a significant decision ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento Named Best SUV Under $25,000 By New England Motor Press Association
Mar 24, 2003
IRVINE, Calif., March 24 -- After this difficult winter, no one knows more about hazardous driving conditions than the New England Press Association (NEMPA). That is one reason Kia is proud to announce that its all-new Kia Sorento midsize SUV has won a top award from NEMPA in the organization's annual Official Winter V ... Continue reading
Mar 24, 2003
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 24 -- Galpin Motors, Inc., Tyron Automotive Group USA, and the International Auto Salon (IAS) have retained the services of JMPR, Inc. for a series of public relations projects in 2003. Galpin Motors, headquartered in North Hills, Calif., is America's #1 Ford dealer. It is renowned for its ... Continue reading
Korea GM Daewoo Says GM Not In Talks To Buy Bupyong Plant
Mar 24, 2003
SEOUL March 23, 2003; Dow Jones reports that GM Daewoo Automotive & Technology Co. denied Monday a local report saying General Motors Corp. , on behalf of GM Daewoo, has started talks to take over Daewoo Incheon Motor Co. Daewoo Incheon is a plant of bankrupt Daewoo Motor Co. based in Bupyong city. "GM or GM Daewoo has ... Continue reading
Perodua Plans New Car Model By End-2004
Mar 24, 2003
KUALA LUMPUR March 23,2003; Dow Jones reported that Malaysian automaker Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd., or Perodua, plans to roll out a new model to be sold under the Daihatsu brand in Southeast Asia by end-2004, the New Straits Times reports, citing unnamed industry sources. Perodua Managing Director Abdul Rahman ... Continue reading
Fiat Sells Toro Insurance GroupTo De Agostini
Mar 23, 2003
MILAN March 23, 2003; Dow Jones reports that Fiat SpA said Saturday that it will sell insurance unit Toro Assicurazioni SpA to unlisted publishing company De Agostini SpA for EUR2.4 billion as part of its effort to shore up its unprofitable car unit. The sale of Italy's third largest insurer will slash EUR1.4 billion o ... Continue reading
Canadian Border Problems? Chrysler Has Alternatives
Mar 22, 2003
Detroit March 21, 2003: Chrysler spokeswoman Dianna Gutierrez said the company has several other contingency plans in place, including the truck ferry. Chrysler participates in the Free and Secure Trade Act, which has allowed the company to get customs clearance ahead of time for its parts, drivers and trucks. The comp ... Continue reading
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