AIADA Supports America's Right to Buy Safe SUVs
Feb 26, 2003
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- In response to today's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA), representing over 10,000 international nameplate dealers, will submit testimony stating that as questions surface regarding SUVs and their safety, AIAD ... Continue reading
Renault will produce an entirely new vehicle in Russia as of 2005
Feb 26, 2003
www.autoindex.org CLICK4More Autoindex.org Renault has decided to accelerate its expansion in Russia by investing E230 million in the local production and marketing of its future X90 vehicle, starting in mid-2005. The production line – to be set up in Moscow at the plant belonging to Avtoframos, a subsidiary whic ... Continue reading
Review: 2003 Toyota Prius - Hybrid
Feb 26, 2003
By Andrew Frankl, European Bureau Chief It may sound a bit bitchy but none of my colleagues have taken the trouble to spend a week behind the wheel of this fascinating hybrid. Maybe they thought they would be laughed at by the neighbors used to fancy automobiles turning up in their drives. Well, I cannot pretend that s ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's St. Louis North Assembly Plant Receives Motor Trend's Truck of the Year Award
Feb 26, 2003
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., and ST. LOUIS, Feb. 26 -- Employees at Chrysler Group's St. Louis North Assembly Plant received a special gift today -- Motor Trend magazine's prestigious "Truck of the Year" award. The award presentation recognized employees for their contributions in the production of the all-new 2003 Dodge Ram H ... Continue reading
Lagardere Stops Avantime Production
Feb 26, 2003
PARIS February 26,2003; Dow Jones reported that French automaker Renault SA said Wednesday it " regrets" a decision by Lagardere SCA to shut down the assembly lines of its Matra Automobiles unit. Matra builds the Avantime, an avant-garde upmarket sedan sold in Renault showrooms that has been a commercial flop. Lagarder ... Continue reading
GM Aligns Buick, Pontiac ,GMC Divisions
Feb 26, 2003
DETROIT February 26, 2003; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said today that it will align its Buick and Pontiac-GMC divisions, naming Chevrolet division head Kurt Ritter, who overhauled the Chevy truck lineup, to be general manager of the aligned operation. Aligning the Buick and the Pontiac-GMC divisions and ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2003
MIAMI--Feb. 26, 2003--Terra.com, the U.S. Hispanic Internet portal of the Terra Lycos global network, and Autobytel Inc., a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced the launch of a co-branded channel targeting Hispanic car buyers. Autobytel's popular car buying site Autoweb.com will provi ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2003
SAE World Congress to Feature MathWorks Modeling Competition for FutureTruck NATICK, Mass., Feb. 26 -- The MathWorks today announced that for the third straight year, it is a major sponsor of FutureTruck, joining other longtime sponsors such as Ford Motor Company and the U.S. Department of Energy. FutureTruck challenge ... Continue reading
SAE 2003 World Congress Opens at Cobo Center March 3
Feb 26, 2003
Additions to Mark Major Turning Point at World's Largest Engineering Gathering TROY, Mich., Feb. 26 -- With SAE 2003 World Congress less than a week away, the final touches have been put on the new programs attendees will experience at Cobo Center March 3-6. This year will mark major additions to the overall programmin ... Continue reading
Toyota Tells Senators SUVs are Safe and Getting Safer
Feb 26, 2003
Safety is a Shared Responsibility WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Toyota told the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee today that safety is a shared responsibility among automakers, government and consumers, and that Toyota is doing its part to lead the way in applying advanced technologies to provide SUV ... Continue reading
Vespa USA Unveils New Summer Clothing Line - CUTE
Feb 26, 2003
Vespa USA Unveils New Summer Clothing Line Collection melds contemporary style with a timeless brand February 2003 (Newstream) -- In an effort to further develop the Vespa® brand, Vespa products, visit www.vespausa.com. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Aerio Adds AAA Auto Guide Award
Feb 26, 2003
BREA, Calif.--Feb. 26, 2003--American Suzuki (ASMC) announces the addition of the AAA (American Automobile Association) Auto Guide Award to its growing list of accolades its Suzuki Aerio has recently received. For the past 11 years, AAA has annually identified vehicles that rank highest in several categories and price ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Reports Record Full Year Revenues and Earnings per Share
Feb 26, 2003
MEDFORD, Ore., Feb. 26 -- Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that net earnings rose 49% to $32.3 million for the full-year 2002 compared to $21.8 million in 2001. Earnings per share rose 15% to $1.84 per share versus $1.60 in the same period last year. This was on 29% more diluted shares outstanding than in 2001. Full ... Continue reading
SUV Owners Group Broadens Base
Feb 26, 2003
SUVs' Life-Saving Utility Underscored During Recent Blizzard WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Responding to rising attacks against sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and their owners, Sport Utility Vehicle Owners of America (SUVOA) today announced steps that will increase its visibility and expand its grassroots support. SUVOA was fo ... Continue reading
Bend lighting can now be used on public roads
Feb 26, 2003
Lippstadt, February 26 -- - On the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate starting in March - Last necessary ECE-Ruling change published 31st January 2003 The new T-model E-Class Mercedes-Benz is optionally available with active bend lighting. The swivelling bi-xenon system has been jointly developed by Hella lighting specialist ... Continue reading
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