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Volkswagen Plans Investment Boost In US To Up Sales

Volkswagen Plans Investment Boost In US To Up Sales

NEW YORK February 10, 2003; Dow Jones reported that the Financial Times reported on its Web site Monday that Volkswagen AG is preparing to invest more than $107 million by the end of 2003 to build or improve U.S. car showrooms in order to increase new model sales. Volkswagen will pay $600,00 at each of 310 sites for ne ... Continue reading

California Politicos Join TECH TOUR In Sacramento

California Politicos Join TECH TOUR In Sacramento

FOR RELEASE: February 10, 2003 Sacramento, Calif. - During a three-day Tech Tour that begins today, state lawmakers, regulators and environmentalists will drive a broad array of General Motors cars and trucks - including the celebrated Hy-Wire - that reduce emissions and improve efficiency. Hy-Wire is the world's first ... Continue reading

Child Passenger Safety Week - Comfort Guide Redux

Child Passenger Safety Week - Comfort Guide Redux

FOR RELEASE: February 10, 2003 Warren, Mich.- A small plastic safety belt clip invented by General Motors more than a decade ago has helped make vehicle travel safer and more comfortable for older children who have outgrown child seats, according to GM's top vehicle safety official. GM has installed more than 50 millio ... Continue reading

February GoldStar Lease Award Winners

February GoldStar Lease Award Winners

CAMPBELL, Calif., Feb. 10 -- Each month, carmakers entice consumers with attractive new car lease rates. And each month IntelliChoice, a PRIMEDIA company that develops and distributes consumer automobile pricing, specifications, and ownership and leasing cost data, recognizes manufacturer leases with the lowest rates a ... Continue reading

Toyota Celebrates New San Antonio Truck Plant

Toyota Celebrates New San Antonio Truck Plant

Global President Fujio Cho Joins Government Officials at Institute of Texan Cultures Monday, February 10, at 11:00 am CST SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 10 -- Toyota today celebrated the announcement of its sixth North American assembly plant with local, state and federal officials at the Institute of Texan Cultures. Last We ... Continue reading

Los Angeles Buys Fleet of Toyota Prius Hybrid-Electric Cars for City Use

Los Angeles Buys Fleet of Toyota Prius Hybrid-Electric Cars for City Use

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 10 -- In one of the largest fleet transactions yet for its environmentally responsible Prius hybrid electric-gas car, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., has delivered over 130 units thus far to the City of Los Angeles. "The Prius fleet agreement with the City of Los Angeles is an important step in ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA to Offer High-Tech Diesel Car in 2004; Clean, Quiet, Powerful Engine to Change Perceptions About Diesel

Mercedes-Benz USA to Offer High-Tech Diesel Car in 2004; Clean, Quiet, Powerful Engine to Change Perceptions About Diesel

MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 10 -- Mercedes-Benz, the company that invented the diesel car, has announced that it will again offer a diesel-powered car in the U.S. market. Starting in 2004, the company will market an E320 CDI, a more fuel-efficent diesel version of its highly successful E-Class sedan. The new diesel engine is ... Continue reading

Powerful Vehicle Identification Tool For Auto Insurance Industry

Powerful Vehicle Identification Tool For Auto Insurance Industry

POLK CVINA(R) Ensures VIN Accuracy, Saves Time and Expense SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 10 -- R. L. Polk & Co. today announced the launch of Polk CVINA(R) (Complete Vehicle Identification Number Analysis), its latest automotive information solutions product. Polk CVINA(R) is designed to provide the automotive insurance indu ... Continue reading

Dodge City - The Fan Fun Capital of Daytona 500 Speedweeks

Dodge City - The Fan Fun Capital of Daytona 500 Speedweeks

- Free Admission - Pit Crew Competition - Driver Appearances - Dodge Viper SRT-10 and SRT-4 Rides DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 10 -- Dodge Motorsports is celebrating the start of the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup season and Daytona Speedweeks with an exciting new Dodge City lineup of featured events and appearances for Daytona- ... Continue reading

GM's Opel Says January Auto Sales Surged In Germany

GM's Opel Says January Auto Sales Surged In Germany

FRANKFURT February 10, 2003; Dow Jones reported that General Motors Corp.'s German arm, Adam Opel AG , Monday said auto sales surged last month in its home market, with the new Vectra paving the way for Opel's recovery. Opel's sales in Germany jumped 25% on the year to 28,620 vehicles, according to preliminary figures ... Continue reading

International Speedway Corporation Chairman William C. France Announces Changes to Company Management Team

International Speedway Corporation Chairman William C. France Announces Changes to Company Management Team

-- James C. France to Become CEO -- -- Lesa D. Kennedy to Become President; John R. Saunders to Become Sr. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer -- -- William C. France to Continue as Chairman -- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 10 -- International Speedway Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) ("ISC") Chairman William ... Continue reading

First Technology Offers Safety and Security for Hybrid Vehicles

First Technology Offers Safety and Security for Hybrid Vehicles

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Feb. 10, 2003--With heightened interest in hybrid vehicles demonstrated on the part of global manufacturers, First Technology is pleased to announce a safety component for these higher-powered electrical systems. This product takes the form of a battery disconnect device that is the product of an ext ... Continue reading

Simula Develops New Military and Commercial Armor Products

Simula Develops New Military and Commercial Armor Products

TEMPE, Ariz.--Feb. 10, 2003--Simula Inc. (AMEX: SMU), said today that it has successfully completed concept development and testing on three new lightweight armor systems for use in vehicles, ships, aircraft, and building windows. The armor designs are the result of Company-funded programs intended to open new market o ... Continue reading

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