Mitsubishi Motors Announces Pricing on 2004 Endeavor
Feb 13, 2003
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 13 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced suggested retail pricing for 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor, Mitsubishi's all-new mid-sized crossover S.U.V. The Endeavor will range from a suggested retail base price of $25,597 to a fully-loaded suggested retail price of $33,497 not in ... Continue reading
2004 Acura 3.5 RL Debuts at Chicago Auto Show
Feb 13, 2003
Acura Flagship Features XM(R) Satellite Radio and Enhanced Navigation System as Standard CHICAGO, Feb. 13 -- The 2004 Acura 3.5 RL luxury sedan made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show today. Already one of the most comprehensively equipped vehicles available, the RL becomes the first luxury sedan to feature XM Satellit ... Continue reading
Review 2003 Nissan 350Z Touring
Feb 13, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Of all of the new Nissan products, none symbolizes Nissan's renaissance better than the 2003 350Z. The demise of the 300ZX after 1996 was nearly followed by the demise of Nissan itself. But aggressive restructuring of its business and a number of impressive new vehicles have made N ... Continue reading
2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada Set For New York Debut
Feb 13, 2003
Asset Caption: Nissan expands its lineup of sport utility vehicles with the addition of the all-new Pathfinder Armada. The new V8-powered, eight-passenger full-size SUV is designed to take the legendary Pathfinder name and reputation to a whole new dimension - adding a sense of premium sophistication, power and size. A ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2003
Matrix Redux & Do & Do by Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher Although they’ve had a bountiful harvest in the higher priced car market with their Lexus line and Avalon and Camry vehicles, Toyota has not let any grass grow under its feet, er… wheels in the lower priced category, either. The co ... Continue reading
Toyota Canada unveils new Echo Hatchback: Fun, funky, functional - just for Canadians(Sorta-Kinda)
Feb 13, 2003
TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2003; Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today revealed a new model created specifically for Canadian customers - the 2004 Echo Hatchback. Joining Toyota's best-selling lineup of compact sedans, a prototype of the Echo Hatchback was unveiled at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto by TCI President, K ... Continue reading
Hyundai and Kia Celebrate the Grand Opening of a New $30 Million California-Based Design Center
Feb 13, 2003
- Mong-Koo Chung, Chairman and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation, and Local Officials Celebrate the Innovative U.S. Design Center - FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Mong-Koo Chung, chairman and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corp., gathered with elected officials in Irvine, Calif. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reveals the 2004 Lancer Ralliart Performance Sedan at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 13, 2003
CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- Today at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) revealed the latest performance- oriented sedan joining the Lancer family. Set to arrive in showrooms this fall, the new 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart creates excitement behind the wheel by delivering improved accele ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Value-Driven Prices for All-New 2004 Sienna Minivan
Feb 13, 2003
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2004 Sienna minivan, which arrives at dealer showrooms in March. "The Sienna has been improved, refined and enlarged in nearly every metric comparison," said Don Esmond, Toyo ... Continue reading
2003 Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary Edition In Chicago Debut
Feb 13, 2003
CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- Unveiled at this year's Chicago Auto Show is the Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary Edition -- a celebration of GTI success in North America since the model first arrived in 1983. The original pocket rocket comes to showrooms this spring, with only 4,000 being produced at a price of $23,225. For Volksw ... Continue reading
Ford executive pays rare tribute to Toyota Camry
Feb 12, 2003
CHICAGO, Feb 12, 2003; Reuters reported that a Ford executive paid a rare tribute to one of his company's fiercest competitors on Wednesday, saying the hot-selling Camry from Toyota Motor Corp. was a better car than Ford's Taurus. "Very frankly, Camry is a better product than Taurus today," said Jim O'Connor, who heads ... Continue reading
2004 Chevrolet Aveo Enters Market In Chicago
Feb 12, 2003
FOR RELEASE: February 12, 2003 CHICAGO - With the introduction of the 2004 Aveo, Chevrolet will extend its product lineup, already the broadest in America, into the highly competitive entry-vehicle segment. Unveiled today at the Chicago Auto Show, Aveo offers European design, a roomy interior and responsive performance ... Continue reading
Chrysler Celebrates 10 Millionth Minivan with a Contest
Feb 12, 2003
* Consumers Can Win Customized Chrysler and Dodge Minivans * Both One-of-a-Kind Vehicles Will Debut at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- The Chrysler Group, in celebration of producing its 10 millionth minivan, today announced a sweepstakes and contest to give away two "Ultimate Minivans" -- uniquely custo ... Continue reading
General Motors Combines Allison Transmission Division With GM Powertrain
Feb 12, 2003
FOR RELEASE: February 12, 2003 General Motors Combines Allison Transmission Division With GM Powertrain DETROIT - General Motors announced today that Allison Transmission Division is being combined with GM Powertrain effective immediately. In making the announcement, GM Chairman John F. Smith Jr. pointed out this is an ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Reveals Best Overall Value Award Winners For 2003 Model Year Vehicles
Feb 12, 2003
Cars, Trucks and SUVs Honored at Chicago Auto Show CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, a PRIMEDIA company that develops and distributes consumer automobile pricing, specifications and ownership and leasing cost data, today announced winners of the 17th annual "Best Overall Value of the Year" awards for 2003 m ... Continue reading
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