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
Feb 12, 2003
American Suzuki to Triple Sales by 2007 with Series of New Models CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today took the wraps off two new models - the mid-size sedan Verona and premium compact Forenza -- specifically targeting today's smarter, value-seeking buyer with many of the same styling, int ... Continue reading
Suzuki Takes on the Premium Compact Category With Chicago Auto Show Launch of the Forenza
Feb 12, 2003
CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- Revving into the most competitive segment in the U.S. automotive market, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) proudly launches its new Forenza -- a dynamic affordable premium compact car designed to exceed consumer expectations for luxury and high-end features at a price well below the competiti ... Continue reading
Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan Honored as 'Best Family Sedan' In TV Show Awards
Feb 12, 2003
NORCROSS, Ga., Feb. 12 -- Looking beyond the common and typical family sedans, editors at PBS's MotorWeek television chose the all-new Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan in their annual Drivers' Choice Awards as "Best Family Sedan." MotorWeek, America's long-running automotive magazine show, announced its annual Drivers' Choice Awar ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Dividend
Feb 12, 2003
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 12 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 3.5 cents per share, payable March 24, 2003 to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2003. The Company currently has approximately 302.7 million shares of common stock outstanding. Harley ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Makes Debut in Chicago
Feb 12, 2003
'Kompressor' Engine Makes E55 AMG the Fastest Mercedes Ever CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- A new-generation E55 AMG makes its North American debut today at the Chicago Auto Show. The new E55 AMG represents the next chapter in a proud history of high-performance Mercedes-Benz vehicles. While it delivers the same stylish design and ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2003
CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today introduced Forester 2.5 XT, a new higher-performance version of its popular Forester sport-utility vehicle (http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030212/PHW050). Powered by a 210-horsepower turbocharged and intercooled 2.5-liter boxer engine, Forester 2.5 XT adds a uniq ... Continue reading
Kia Opirus to debut at the Geneva International Motor Show
Feb 12, 2003
www.autoindex.org CLICK4MORE Auto Intros Kia Motor Corp. will introduce a new luxury model at the Geneva Motor Show (6-16 March). Developed under the code name GH for Grand Heritage the new "large-sized super-deluxe sedan" is based on the Hyundai Grandeur XG. The new super-deluxe sedan boasts the highest possible safet ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2003
WASHINGTON, Feb 12, 2003; Laura MacInnis writing for Reuters reports that Americans seeking attention on the road, and in their suburban neighborhoods, are trading in their trucks and SUVs for a new, oversized status symbol -- an all-terrain army vehicle. The Hummer H2, a cheaper and more refined version of GM's Hummer ... Continue reading
GM Extends Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Range
Feb 12, 2003
SACRAMENTO, Calif. February 12, 2003; Dow Jones reports that General Motors Corp. completed the first successful vehicle test of a 10,000 PSI hydrogen storage system, allowing the company to increase the driving range of its compressed hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. General Motors developed the system with Quantum Fuel S ... Continue reading
Cointent Is King - Lexus Launches New Web Site With MSN
Feb 12, 2003
Lexus.MSN.com Seeks to Be Premier Destination for Those Seeking More Sophisticated Content TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Lexus and MSN have teamed up to launch a new Web site that forges the best of the MSN network of Internet services and the quality and sophistication that people have come to expect from the luxury au ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Named Top Selling Motor Home Manufacturer for Second Consecutive Year
Feb 12, 2003
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Feb. 12, 2003-- -- Congratulates dealers for exceptional performance -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. became the top selling motor home manufacturer for calendar 2002 according to Statistical Surveys, Inc., an independent retail reporting service in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For the second consecutive yea ... Continue reading
Honda to Break Ground for $30 Million Expansion in North Carolina
Feb 12, 2003
WHAT: Honda officials will join with Governor Mike Easley and local officials to break ground for the $30 million expansion at Honda Power Equipment Mfg. (HPE) in Swepsonsville that will expand production capacity by 50% to 1.5 million engines per year in 2004. HPE began operations in North Carolina in 1984. WHEN: Frid ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Confirms Strong Gain in Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings
Feb 12, 2003
* Fourth quarter earnings of $0.17 per share and 2002 earnings of $0.62 per share mark significant improvements over the losses of ($0.09) and ($0.25) per share in year-earlier periods. * Fourth quarter RV sales up 48% with increased production and shipments over previous year period. ELKHART, Ind., Feb. 11 -- Coachmen ... Continue reading
Hyundai Automotive Group Breaks Ground on First North American Proving Ground
Feb 12, 2003
- Mong-Koo Chung, Chairman and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation, Participates in the Ceremonial Groundbreaking of the $50 million California Facility - CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif., Feb. 11 -- Mong-Koo Chung, chairman and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation, joined a select group o ... Continue reading
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