Monthly Archives: February 2002

Revealed! BMW CS1 concept

Posted on February 28, 2002 by Autos

February 28, 2002 Revealed! BMW CS1 concept BMW previewed a new small four-passenger convertible concept car yesterday which it will display at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. BMW says the CS1 Concept Car offers a glimpse of the design philosophy … Continue reading →

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Saturn VUE to be featured on ‘Survivior: Marquesas’

Posted on February 28, 2002 by Autos

February 28, 2002 Saturn VUE to be featured on ‘Survivior: Marquesas’ Detroit, Michigan – Saturn Corporation will be the lead automotive sponsor for the fourth CBS Survivor television series. The series, entitled SURVIVOR:MARQUESAS, will feature the all-new Saturn VUE compact … Continue reading →

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Freelander TransCanada Adventure Team completes 12-day, 12,000 km journey

Posted on February 28, 2002 by Autos

February 28, 2002 Freelander TransCanada Adventure Team completes 12-day, 12,000 km journey Toronto, Ontario – The Freelander TransCanada Adventure Team arrived at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 24th, after completing a 12-day, 12,000 km test of time endurance. The team … Continue reading →

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Auto Tech: Interest in ethanol fuel increasing

Posted on February 27, 2002 by Autos

by Jim Kerr Gasoline is the automobile fuel of choice, but it may have been different. When the Model T was designed, Henry Ford expected ethanol to be the major automobile fuel. Gasoline took the lead because of the ease … Continue reading →

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Infiniti adds Platinum Edition QX4 for 2002

Posted on February 27, 2002 by Autos

February 27, 2002 Infiniti adds Platinum Edition QX4 for 2002 2002 Infiniti QX4Click image to enlarge The Infiniti QX4 is now available in a specially equipped, unique to Canada, Platinum Edition, as well as the standard ‘Luxury’ edition. “We are … Continue reading →

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Automotive companies and suppliers win lion’s share of awards for lean manufacturing

Posted on February 27, 2002 by Autos

February 27, 2002 Automotive companies and suppliers win lion’s share of awards for lean manufacturing Logan, Utah – Automotive companies and automotive parts suppliers were among the big winners of The Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing announced yesterday. A … Continue reading →

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Popular Mechanics celebrates 100th anniversary

Posted on February 27, 2002 by Autos

February 27, 2002 Popular Mechanics celebrates 100th anniversary New York, New York – In a special collectors edition commemorating its 100th anniversary, Popular Mechanics magazine has published a double issue for March, 2002, with a message from President George W. … Continue reading →

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Industry Update: A conversation with Nissan President, Carlos Ghosn

Posted on February 26, 2002 by Chris Chase

Detroit, Michigan – We are halfway through our roasted Indiana duck a l’orange with French green lentils when I raise the question of politics with Carlos Ghosn, Nissan Motor Company’s chief executive and Renault SA CEO. Would he consider running? … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2003 Toyota Celica GT-S TRD

Posted on February 26, 2002 by Chris Chase

Click image to enlarge by Laurance Yap It was the third time that day, the guy standing and waiting for me to pull into the parking space and get out. I wanted to hide, because I didn’t want to hear … Continue reading →

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DriveTheVibe.com goes live today

Posted on February 26, 2002 by Autos

February 26, 2002 DriveTheVibe.com goes live today Three teams of journalists set out today on a cross country, relay-type journey across Canada in three new 2003 Vibe automobiles. Each team will e-mail frequent updates of their adventures by posting photographs … Continue reading →

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Driving school condemns new MGM movie, ‘Rollerball’

Posted on February 26, 2002 by Autos

February 26, 2002 Driving school condemns new MGM movie, ‘Rollerball’ Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey – Top Driver, a U.S. driver training company, has blasted MGM’s new feature film, “Rollerball,” for its depiction of unsafe driving. According to Sebastian Giordano, CEO, … Continue reading →

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Mercedes-Benz has head start on harmonizing prices in Europe

Posted on February 26, 2002 by Autos

February 26, 2002 Mercedes-Benz has head start on harmonizing prices in Europe Stuttgart, Germany – The European Union Commission’s semi-annual “Car Price Report” study confirms that Mercedes-Benz once again has significantly smaller price differences than its competitors across the whole … Continue reading →

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Hyundai narrows search for site of first U.S. manufacturing plant site to two states

Posted on February 26, 2002 by Autos

February 26, 2002 Hyundai narrows search for site of first U.S. manufacturing plant site to two states Fountain Valley, California – Hyundai Motor Company is entering the final phase of its process to select the site for its first automobile … Continue reading →

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