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DaimlerChrysler unveiled the Chrysler 300 Hemi® C, a four-passenger V-8 rear-wheel drive convertible, at the 2000 North American International Auto Show in Detroit last January. "This concept car explores a direction we might take if we were to return to an all-American V-8, rear-wheel drive luxury performance car such as the famed '57 Chrysler 300 C convertible," said Tom Gale, Executive Vice President - Product Development and Design. The prototype all-aluminum 353 cubic inch (5.7-liter) pushrod V-8 engine features hemispherical combustion chambers and two spark plugs per cylinder. Its estimated power of 353 horsepower and 353 lb.-ft. of torque is delivered to the rear wheels via a robust four-speed automatic transmission. |
The powerful V-8 Hemi engine has improved fuel efficiency and emissions through seamless automatic deactivation of four of the eight cylinders during highway driving and deceleration.
A hydraulically shifted lost-motion feature deactivates the valves while the motor management system interrupts ignition and fuel supply to those cylinders. The system maintains full engine performance for acceleration and overtaking.
The concept comes equipped with a driver "Infotronic" system. This unique feature includes a global positioning system, a trunk-mounted "plug-and-play" laptop computer, Internet access for real-time weather and traffic information and e-mail.
A fingerprint scanner hooked up to a tiny camera provides added security, important in any vehicle and especially in a soft top convertible. The vehicle will not function if the driver's fingerprint and picture don't match the system's information.
The Infotronic system is directed by voice commands or through its liquid crystal display in the instrument panel. Voice commands also control the vehicle's audio, climate control, diagnostics, phone and security systems and the driver's home security system.
New Performance-Oriented Z06 Begins at $47,500
DETROIT - July 1, 2000 - The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of Chevrolet's 2001 model year Corvettes will start at $40,475 (including $645.00 destination charge) for the Coupe, $47,000 for the Convertible and $47,500 for the all-new Z06 hardtop model when they begin arriving in dealer showrooms later this month.
"The Corvette has been America's favorite sports car for 47 years," said Kurt Ritter, Chevrolet general manager. "For 2001, the Corvette lineup delivers more performance, improved agility and added refinement. When you add it all up, it's the most comprehensive price-value relationship in the High Sport segment. And the introduction of the new Z06 offers Corvette buyers the ultimate driving experience."
Continually evolving and improving over time, the standard 5.7-liter LS1 V8 of the Coupe and Convertible provide five more horsepower and increased torque for '01 while also delivering higher fuel economy ratings for most models. Performance enthusiasts opting for the Z06 - based on the former Hardtop model - will have 385 horsepower available to them from its new 5.7-liter LS6 V8.
"The Coupe and Convertible will continue to account for the bulk of Corvette sales," noted Jim Campbell, Corvette brand manager. "Our new Z06, however, will have great appeal for the extreme performance enthusiast. It's simply the quickest, best handling production Corvette ever."
Nearly 1.2-million Corvettes have been sold since the marque was introduced in 1953. Throughout its existence it has remained true to its sporty two-seater heritage. "Inclusion of a more sophisticated Active Handling system as a standard feature along with improved comfort and convenience provide additional luster to an already respected product line," noted Campbell.
Corvette's value story for 2001 includes a host of standard features that are either unavailable or extra-cost options on many of its competitors. They include Second-Generation Active Handling stability control system; traction control system; Bose speaker and amplifier system; daytime running lamps and retractable headlamps. Among the available Corvette features not offered on most competitive makes in its class are magnesium wheels; one-piece translucent removable roof panel and head-up instrumentation display.
Corvettes are built exclusively at GM's Bowling Green, Kentucky, manufacturing facility. Located directly across from the plant is the National Corvette Museum, a non-profit foundation created by Corvette customers and enthusiasts to preserve the past, present and future heritage of "America's Performance Icon."
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AutoWeek's "America's Best" Reader Poll Names Dodge Viper, Chrysler 300M and Chrysler PT Cruiser Among "Best and Brightest" for 2000 Three of Top 10 From DaimlerChrysler Corporation Auburn Hills, Mich. July 6, 2000 - AutoWeek magazine's 11th
annual reader survey of American car and truck trends is out, and the
results are great for DaimlerChrysler Corporation. |
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Leading the list from the Chrysler Group stable as a perennial favorite in AutoWeek's "America's Best" readers' poll is the Chrysler 300M performance sedan, along with the visceral Dodge ViperAmerica's ultimate sports carwhich has made the list every year since entering production in 1992.
"AutoWeek readers are very much the most passionate readers out there, and when they speak it says volumes for the value of these cars," said AutoWeek Editor Dutch Mandel in commenting on this year's poll, published in the auto enthusiast magazine's July 3 issue. "We consider this survey to be the ultimate focus groupreaders who are car-passionate to the core."
The survey, sent to about 3,100 readers, also voted the recently introduced Chrysler PT Cruiser as one of "America's Best." The PT Cruiser went on sale earlier this year after receiving rave reviews by the automotive press around the world.
"We knew the PT Cruiser would be on this year's list from the get-go, and our readers did not disappoint us," said Mandel, adding that the PT Cruiser is a "cultural phenomenon" that could rise up in the charts in the magazine's future surveys. The Chrysler 300M made AutoWeek's "America's Best" poll for the second year running, with readers dubbing it as "America's sports sedan." Mandel noted that the 300M has been a favorite of the editors and readers alike ever since its introduction for 1999.
Also making the list every year since its introduction was the Dodge Viper, America's most potent sports car.
"Having the Viper a permanent part of this list proves once again that AutoWeek readers' passions firmly lie with sheer horsepower and torque," said Mandel. Now in its 42nd year, AutoWeek magazine, published by Crain Communications Inc., is America's largest weekly auto enthusiast magazine, with more than 340,000 readers.
The Job #1 production of the 2001 Flex Fuel Vehicle has been rescheduled for November 6, 2000. With the exception of government fleet orders, all scheduled 2001 Taurus orders with the engine order code 992 (2V 3.0L Flex Fuel Vehicle) will be automatically changed to 99U (2V 3.0L gasoline engine). All unscheduled and new orders placed with the 992 (FFV) engine code will be put on material hold. Availability of the FFV engine is not expected until late 4th quarter.
PALO ALTO, CA June 30, 2000 - General Motors' GMC Division announced today its all-new midsize utility for the 2002 model year will be named the Envoy. The division also said it plans to discontinue the use of the name Jimmy after the 2001 model year.
The announcement was made at opening activities of the GMC Envoy Open, the 3rd and final leg of the USA Track & Field 2000 Golden Spike Tour. GMC Envoy is the exclusive automotive sponsor of USA Track & Field and the title sponsor of two elite track & field events. The Envoy is part of the new family of GM midsize sport utility vehicles totally redesigned for 2002.
"There's a fresh new approach to every element of this vehicle - from its distinct design to its powerful new engine; from its unexpected comfort and ride quality to the level of amenities," said Tony DiSalle, Envoy brand manager. "We felt it also deserved a fresh name that better encompasses the total essence of the vehicle to further distinguish it in the marketplace."
Debuting in the spring of 2001, the all-new GMC Envoy is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor, and offers increased cargo capacity and towing ability. Envoy features distinctive interior and exterior design elements that are unique from the other GM offerings. It'll be powered by a state-of-the-art inline six cylinder engine that provides more horsepower than the V6 it replaces while being quieter and smoother. The 2002 Envoy will also offer a full complement of comfort and convenience features making it one of the most luxurious and accommodating SUVs in its class.
Manufacturing Flexibility Expected To Save DaimlerChrysler Corporation More Than $3 Billion In Product Launches Through 2004
"Rolling launch" of new minivan at Windsor Assembly Plant will decrease downtime by 80 percent and significantly reduce product loss, estimated at $500 million in savings. Sterling Heights Assembly Plant launches new sedan and adds new convertible with no volume loss, and without having to build a new production line thanks to synergies with Germany, estimated at $100 million in savings. Virtual manufacturing helps improve quality, speed and cost throughout the supply chain.
Auburn Hills, Mich., June 8, 2000 - DaimlerChrysler Corporation's ability to increase the flexibility of its manufacturing facilities will enable the company to minimize production losses and reduce downtime through "rolling launches." It is estimated that the value of avoiding this potential loss of downtime and production will favorably impact the company by more than $3 billion through the 2004 product launches. In a rolling launch, pre-production vehicles are built, tested and launched on the same assembly line where current vehicles are manufactured, steadily ramping up so that down-time and volume loss are minimized during the new product changeover.
Typically a manufacturer "loses" several weeks of production because it has to stop production to install new tooling and equipment, and begin slowly ramping up production to test its equipment and processes.
"By applying flexible systems and concepts to upcoming launches, we estimate over $3 billion of improvement over the next four years," said Gary Henson, DaimlerChrysler Executive Vice President Manufacturing. "Because of the increasing flexibility of our facilities, we're able to build pre-production vehicles in the plants, on our assembly lines much earlier. The benefits are tremendous: Flexibility enables us to produce a higher quality product, much sooner, for lower cost, less downtime and with minimal production loss. This represents huge productivity and efficiency improvements."
Not only does a more flexible facility allow a manufacturer to improve its launches, it also enables the company to adjust production volumes of different products in order to react quickly to customer demand.
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Product extends Freightliner reach into Class 2 and 3, light commercial segment PORTLAND/STUTTGART. - .June 21, 2000 - Freightliner, the leading heavy-truck manufacturer in North America, is expanding its product line into the light commercial segment with the addition of the Sprinter van. The Sprinter, currently sold by DaimlerChrysler in Europe and South America, will be built and distributed under the Freightliner name in the United States and Canada beginning the second quarter of 2001. |
The Sprinter is a Class 2 and 3 van designed for a wide range of applications such as parcel and general delivery, passenger transport and shuttle, and a variety of service applications from utility to light construction.
"We are making preparations to add the Sprinter to Freightliner's extensive line of commercial vehicle products," Freightliner President Jim Hebe said. "With the addition of the Sprinter, Freightliner becomes North America's only full-line commercial vehicle supplier."
"We expect the Sprinter to be the true enabler of e-commerce," Hebe added. "Due to new distribution logistics driven by e-commerce, we expect the Class 2 and 3 van market to grow tremendously as goods ordered over the internet are delivered directly to homes. As Freightliner always has, we are anticipating the needs of our customers by providing innovative product solutions."
The Sprinter was launched in Europe in 1995 and in less than five years has become the market leader in Western Europe's van segment. In 1999, the Mercedes Sprinter held more than 21 percent of the European market share.
According to Dr. Rolf Bartke, head of DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes-Benz Vans business unit, "The Sprinter will enable us to enter a completely new market segment in the U.S. and Canada. We are pleased to have Freightliner as a partner to help us make the Sprinter a success in North America as well."
Freightliner recently announced an $11.4 million, 58,000-square-foot expansion at its plant in Gaffney, S.C., for Sprinter assembly. The addition will be complete by the first quarter of 2001, with assembly start up following shortly after completion. "We expect to add more than 100 employees at our Gaffney manufacturing site for Sprinter assembly," Hebe said.
The Freightliner Sprinter will expand the Gaffney plant's product offering for the package delivery market and other light commercial applications. The plant currently builds diesel chassis for the delivery walk-in van, motorhome, school bus and shuttle bus markets. The Freightliner Sprinter will be officially introduced to the U.S. and Canadian markets later this year, with Mexico to follow.
"The Sprinter is a unique product concept that will establish a new benchmark for the light commercial van market in the NAFTA region," Hebe explained. "The Sprinter features excellent visibility for operating in busy urban and suburban environments. It is also easy to maneuver with a turning radius that is unmatched in the market."
Freightliner LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is the leading heavy truck manufacturer in North America. Freightliner LLC produces and markets Class 3-8 trucks under the Freightliner, Sterling Truck Corporation , American LaFrance and Thomas Built Buses nameplates and is a DaimlerChrysler company, the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.
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Taurus SES |
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$17,215
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Mazda
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6
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626 ES Sedan |
4
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Ferndale, MI |
$18,925
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30201
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00
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Pontiac
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6
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Grand Prix SE |
4
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Sulphur Springs, TX |
$20,139
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00345
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Pontiac
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6
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Grand Prix SE |
4
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Riverton, WY |
$18,378
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00301
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Pontiac
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Grand Prix GT |
4
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Hoover, AL
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$20,481
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52315
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4
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179463
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Chevy
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Blazer 4-Dr 4x4 | Superior, WI |
$25,264
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170041
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Chevy
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Astro RWDPassenger Van | W. Haverstraw, NY |
$20,355
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35015
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Chevy
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8
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3500 Crew Cab Dooley 4x2 P/U | Fort Worth, TX |
$23,527
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Chevy
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Silverado 1500 Reg Cab P/U | Grand Prairie, TX |
$14,353
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Dodge
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8
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RAM 3500 4x4 Quad Cab | Steamboat Springs, CO |
$25,406
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32735
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Dodge
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3500 Chassis Cab Diesel | Inver Heights, MN |
$22,339
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68455
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Caravan SE FWD | Oklahoma City, OK |
$21,213
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601177
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Durango 4X4 | McKees Rocks, PA |
$30,407
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34969
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F150 4X2 P/U | Rincon, GA |
$14,574
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81077
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F150 4X4 P/U | Gilbert, WV |
$21,883
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00140
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Explorer XLS 4 Dr 4X2 | West Palm Beach, FL |
$21,983
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78049A
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F350 Chassis Cab 4X2 | Orlando, FL |
$21,147
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00946S
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Ford
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F350 Chassis Cab 4X2 | Attleboro, MA |
$21,147
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E350 SD Commercial Cutaway | Moreno Valley, CA |
$19,716
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E350 SD Commercial Cutaway | Goshen, IN |
$19,716
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200034
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$22,308
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20064
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Jeep
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Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 | Montgomery, AL |
$26,132
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00954
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Jeep
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6
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Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 | Richmond, VA |
$26,330
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20011
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| General Motors 2001 OnStar Factory Installed Vehicle Availability - United States * | |||||||||||||
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| 1SA | 1SB | 1SC | 1SD | 1SE | 1SF | 1SG | |||||||
| LeSabre | Custom | Limited | |||||||||||
| 1SA | 1SD | 1SE | 1SE | ||||||||||
| Park Avenue | Base | Ultra | |||||||||||
| 1SA | 1SE | 1SE | |||||||||||
| Regal | LS | GS | |||||||||||
| 1SA | 1SB | 1SC | 1SD | 1SE | 1SF | 1SG | 1SH | 1SJ | 1SK | ||||
| Chevrolet | Blazer 4Door (330) | LS | LT | Trailblazer | |||||||||
| 1SA | 1SB | 1SC | 1SD | 1SE | 1SF | 1SG | |||||||
| Impala*** | Base | LS | |||||||||||
| 1SA w/VX5 | 1SB w/VX5 | 1SC | 1SD | 1SA | 1SB | ||||||||
| Monte Carlo*** | LS | SS | |||||||||||
| 1SA | 1SB | 1SC | 1SA | 1SB | |||||||||
| Silverado** | Base | LS | LT | ||||||||||
| 1SA | 1SB | 1SC | |||||||||||
| Suburban | Base | LS | LT | ||||||||||
| 1SA | 1SB w/R9K | 1SC | |||||||||||
| Tahoe | Base | LS | LT | ||||||||||
| 1SA | 1SB w/R9K | 1SB w/Z71 | 1SC | ||||||||||
| Venture | Value | Plus | LS | LT | Warner Bros. | ||||||||
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| Cadillac | Catera | Catera | |||||||||||
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| Deville | Deville | ||||||||||||
| Deville | DHS | DTS | LEGEND | ||||||||||
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| ESC | ETC | OnStar Standard Only w/ XXX | |||||||||||
| Escalade | Escalade | OnStar is a Standard feature | |||||||||||
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| 1SA | 1SX | 1SB | 1SL | 1SC | 1SS | ||||||||
| Silhouette | GL | GLS | Premier | ||||||||||
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| Pontiac | Aztek | Aztek | GT | ||||||||||
| 1SA | 1SB | 1SC | 1SA | 1SB | 1SC without a factory installed sunroof | ||||||||
| Bonneville | SE | SLE | SSEi | ||||||||||
| 1SA | 1SB | 1SC | 1SA | 1SB | |||||||||
| Grand Prix | SE | GT | GTP | ||||||||||
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| Montana | UV | UN | UM | UM | |||||||||
| 1SV | 1SA | 1SB | 1SC | 1SD | 1SE | 1SF | 1SG | 1SH | 1SJ | ||||
| GMC | Centennial | Centennial | |||||||||||
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| Jimmy | SLS (2-Door) | SLE | SLT | Diamond Edition | |||||||||
| 1SA | 1SB | 1SS | 1SC | 1SD | 1SE | 1SF | 1SH | 1SJ | 1SK | ||||
| Sierra** | SL | SLE | SLT | ||||||||||
| 1SA | 1SB | 1SC | 1SD | ||||||||||
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| ** The Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Oldsmobile Aurora have interim release dates and will not have OnStar at the start of regular production. | |||||||||||||
| *** At the start of regular production, the Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo will include OnStar on all models, and all Preferred Equipment Groups (PEG) for a limited time only, approximately the first six weeks of production. | |||||||||||||
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DAIMLERCHRYSLER 2001 MODEL YEAR PURCHASE ALLOWANCES
FORD, MAZDA & VOLVO 2001 MODEL YEAR NATIONAL FLEET INCENTIVES
GENERAL MOTORS & SAAB 2001 MODEL YEAR NATIONAL FLEET PURCHASE PROGRAM
NISSAN 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET PROGRAMS
SUBARU 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET INCENTIVE PROGRAM
TOYOTA 2001 MODEL YEAR COMMERCIAL FLEET INCENTIVE INVOICE CREDIT PROGRAM
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Fleet Purchase /Daily Rental Allowance |
MY2001 Fleet Purchase Incentive |
Total Fleet Program |
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Neon |
600 |
165 |
765 |
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PT Cruiser |
200 |
225 |
425 |
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Sebring Coupe |
200 |
270 |
470 |
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Sebring Sedan |
1000 |
230 |
1230 |
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Stratus Coupe |
200 |
270* |
470 |
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Stratus Sedan |
1000 |
230 |
1230 |
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Sebring Convertible |
500 |
320* |
820 |
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Intrepid** |
1000 |
250 |
1250 |
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Concorde |
900 |
295 |
1195 |
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LHS |
750 |
350 |
1100 |
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300M |
750 |
350 |
1100 |
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Caravan/Voyager SWB |
1000 |
250* |
1250 |
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Grand Caravan |
1000 |
305* |
1305 |
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Town & Country |
1000 |
355* |
1355 |
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Dakota 4X2 P/U |
1000 |
200 |
1200 |
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Dakota 4X4 P/U |
1000 |
230 |
1230 |
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Dakota Club 4X2 |
1000 |
230 |
1230 |
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Dakota Club 4X4 |
1000 |
260 |
1260 |
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Dakota Quad 4X2 |
1000 |
260 |
1260 |
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Dakota Quad 4X4 |
1000 |
280 |
1280 |
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Durango 4X2 |
750 |
305* |
1055 |
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Durango 4X4 |
750 |
340* |
1090 |
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Ram Cab Pickup 4X2 |
750 |
230 |
980 |
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Ram Cab Pickup 4X4 |
750 |
280 |
1030 |
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Ram Quad Cab 4X2 |
500 |
280 |
780 |
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Ram Quad Cab 4X4 |
500 |
305 |
805 |
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Ram Van |
1000 |
260* |
1260 |
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Ram Wagon |
1000 |
290* |
1290 |
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Grand Cherokee 4X2 |
750 |
310* |
1060 |
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Grand Cherokee 4X4 |
750 |
345* |
1095 |
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Cherokee 4X2 / 2DR |
500 |
220* |
720 |
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Cherokee 4X2 / 4DR |
500 |
240* |
740 |
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Cherokee 4X4 / 2DR |
500 |
240* |
740 |
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Cherokee 4X4 / 4DR |
500 |
260* |
760 |
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Wrangler |
300 |
175* |
475 |
* The 2001 Fleet Purchase Incentive (CMA) amount is not available at this time. The figure shown is the 2000 amount.
**"Safety/Convenience Package" - The content of the 2001 Base Intrepid Safety/Convenience Package (AWC) has changed from the 2000 Package. The new package will include: Anti-Lock Brakes, Remote Keyless Entry and the Power Driver's Seat (Daytime Running Lights were dropped and the Anti-Lock Brakes were added). The wholesale value of this package is $1072 (2000 price). This year it will be offered to our commercial customers for $275, that's a discount of $800, which is over and above all other Fleet Incentives.
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$140
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$130
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$770
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$155
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$140
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$795
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Mustang
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0
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$220
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$200
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$420
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Taurus
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$1,050 b/
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$200
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$195
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$1,445
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$600
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$245
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$225
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$200
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$170
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$370
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$600
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$260
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$230
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$1,090
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Mountaineer
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$750
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$325
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$290
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$1,365
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Sable
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$1,050 b/
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$215
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$195
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$1,460
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$1,000
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$265
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$225
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$1,490
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$415
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0
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$1,915
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LS Series
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0
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$380
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0
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$380
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Town Car
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$1,500
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$420
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400
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$2,,320
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Navigator
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0
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$490
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0
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$490
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$1,000
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$280
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$245
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$1,525
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Explorer
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$750
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$310
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$290
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$1,350
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Explorer Sport
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$750
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$255
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$220
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$1,225
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|
Explorer/Explorer
SportTrac
|
0
|
$255
|
$230
|
$485
|
|
Escape
|
0
|
$210
|
$190
|
$400
|
|
Ranger
|
$1,000
|
$185
|
$170
|
$1,355
|
|
Econ Van
|
$1,000
|
$255
|
$225
|
$1,480
|
|
Econ Club Wagan
|
$1,250
|
$255
|
$225
|
$1,730
|
|
Econ Cutaway/Stripped Chasis e/
|
$1,000
|
$255
|
$225
|
$1,480
|
|
F-Series (O# 8500) f/
|
$300
|
$325
|
$240
|
$865
|
|
F-Series Supercrew
|
0
|
$260
|
$200
|
$460
|
|
F-Series (U# 8500)
|
$300
|
$260
|
$200
|
$760
|
|
F650 g/
|
$2,500
|
0
|
0
|
$2,500
|
|
F750 (30k GVW) g/
|
$2,500
|
0
|
$
|
$2,500
|
|
F750 (33k GVW) g/
|
$3,500
|
0
|
$
|
$3,500
|
|
Excursion
|
$750
|
$410
|
$360
|
$1,520
|
|
Expedition
|
$750
|
$370
|
$310
|
$1,430
|
|
a/ Fleet Marketing Credit values reflect 2001 MY pricing. b/ $450 Taurus and Sable Commercial Flet Credit (20F) is available to commercial and government accounts.
c/ A Commercial Fleet Credit (Order Code 56S) of $546 (WSD) is available in addition to the $600 National Fleet Incentive or Crown Victoria P72 commercil fleet units only. d/ Ford authorized pool accounts cannot order vehicles with a fleet incentive. A Ford dealer must apply for the fleet incentive for eligible commercial applications after the pool account assigns the chassis to the Ford dealer. The dealer must report unit sold to a valid end-user FIN code. e/ Econoline RV cutaway (47M) is not eligible for fleet incentives when sold/leased for a motor home application. f/ Excludes the F53 motor home strip chassis. The F53 is not eligible for a National Fleet Incentive. g/ Completed vehicles purchased from certain body manufacturers (F650/F750) may not be eligible for fleet incentives. |
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| 2001 Model Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) Incentives | |
|
MODEL
|
Fleet
Incentive
|
|
Crown Vic Dedicated NGV -
Standard
|
$1,500
|
|
Crown Vic Dedicated NGV -
Ext. Range
|
$3,025
|
|
F-Series U-8500 Bi-fuel
NGV
|
$2,000
|
|
F-Series U-8500 Dedicated
NGV
|
$2,000
|
|
F-Series U-8500 Bi-fuel
LPG
|
$1,500
|
|
F-Series O-8500 Bi-fuel
LPG
|
$1,500
|
|
Econoline Dedicated
NGV
|
$2,000
|
|
Econoline (Cutaway) O-8500
Dedicated
NGV
|
$1,500
|
|
Ranger EV
(Lead-Acid)
|
$2,000
|
|
Ranger EV (Lead-Acid) for
USPS
|
0
|
Questions regarding AFV programs can be directed to 1-877-ALT-FUEL. |
|
|
2001 MY National Commercial Program Detail |
|
Commercial Fleet Credits
A $450 Commercial Fleet Credit is available on all Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models. Option code 20F should be used to obtain this invoice credit. This is available in addition to the $600 National Fleet Incentive.
Fleet Marketing Credit
2001 MY Alternative
Fuel Vehicle
(AFV) Incentives
AFV sales continue to grow on a year over year basis. In addition to published National Fleet Incentives, fleets purchasing AFV vehicles are eligible for special AFV incentives as outlined below. AFV (engine code will generate the applicable incentive) incentives will be automatically credited to the vehicle invoice.
A National Retail Customer Cash incentive may exceed the combination of National Fleet Incentive, Commercial Fleet Credit, Fleet Marketing Credit and Fleet Special Adjustment at the time of vehicle delivery. In these instances, the Retail Greater Than Fleet Incentive Program is available. Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can claim the Retail Greater Than Fleet incentive on behalf of their eligible fleet customers. The Ford Fleet Website (www.fleet.ford.com) lists current payment amounts by vehicle. FIN Requirement
In-Service Requirements
Regional Discounts and Special Value Packages Regional discounts and special value packages are not available with national fleet incentives, unless otherwise stated in a separate announcement letter. Sales Reporting
Fleet Payment and Chargeback Timing Limitations
To be eligible for payment, national fleet incentives must be claimed within 1 year of the date of sale or lease.
The review/chargeback policy has been modified for the 2001MY. North American Sales Accounting Dealer Audit Staff will review fleet incentive payments and process appropriate chargebacks within the latter of:
Unsold Units Remaining In Stock New for the 2001MY, unsold units remaining in stock 180 days after the close of the program year will be re-invoiced to deduct fleet incentives. Dealers may reapply for fleet incentives on units ultimately sold to a fleet customer. Other
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| MAZDA 2001 MODEL FLEET INCENTIVES | |
|
MODEL
|
$ FLEET
INCENTIVE
|
|
Protégé
|
$1,000
|
|
626
|
$1,000
|
|
Millenia
|
$1,000
|
|
Miata
|
$1,000
|
|
B-Series Truck
|
$1,000
|
|
MPV
|
$1,000
|
|
Tribute
|
0
|
Questions regarding the Mazda fleet incentives can be directed to 1-949-727-6431.
| 2001 Model Volvo Fleet Incentives | |
|
MODEL
|
Fleet
Incentive
|
|
S40
|
$500
|
|
V40
|
$500
|
|
C70
Coupe
|
$1,000
|
|
C70
Convertible
|
$1,000
|
|
V70
2.4T
|
$500
|
|
V70
T5
|
$500
|
|
S80
2.9
|
$1,000
|
|
S80
T-6
|
$1,000
|
Questions regarding the Volvo fleet incentives can be directed to 1-201-767-4707.
2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Daimlerchrysler * General Motors * Nissan * Subaru * Toyota
| GENERAL MOTORS 2001 MODEL YEAR NATIONAL FLEET PURCHASE PROGRAM | |
| Fleet Early Order Bonus An early order bonus of $250 per unit will be offered on all orders placed prior to 6/30/00. The Fleet Early Order Bonus applies to all incentivized units eligible for the 2001 Model Year National Fleet Program (VX5). Units must have a requested Target Production Week (TPW) prior to 9/25/00. Consult program 01-01 for futher details. National Fleet Program (VX5) The National Pleet Program (VX5) for 2001 Model Year vehicles is available and details can be found in program 01-01 or at www.gmfleet.com on the U.S. home page starting 4/19/00. Per unit amounts are listed below: |
|
| PASSENGER CARS AND MINIVANS | |
|
SMALL /
COMPACT
|
INVOICE CREDIT VX5
$
|
|
Chevrolet Metro
|
400
|
|
Chevrolet Prizm
|
1,000
|
|
Chevrolet Cavalier
|
1,000
|
|
Pontiac Sunfire
|
1,000
|
|
Pontiac Grand Am
|
1,000
|
|
Oldsmobile Alero
|
1,000
|
|
MIDSIZE/ FULL
|
|
|
Chevrolet Malibu
|
900
|
|
Chevrolet Monte
Carlo
|
800
|
|
Pontiac Grand Prix
|
900
|
|
Buick Century
|
900
|
|
Buick Regal
|
900
|
|
Oldsmobile Intrigue
|
900
|
|
LARGE
|
|
|
Chevrolet Impala
|
900
|
|
Pontiac Bonneville
|
850
|
|
Buick LeSabre
|
850
|
|
LUXURY
|
|
|
2001 Oldsmobile
Aurora
|
500
|
|
Buick Park Avenue
|
2,000
|
|
Cadillac DeVille
|
2,000
|
|
Cadillac Seville
|
2,000
|
|
Cadillac Eldorado
|
2,000
|
|
Cadillac Catera
|
2,000
|
|
MINIVANS
|
|
|
Chevrolet Venture
|
1,250
|
|
Pontiac Montana
|
1,250
|
|
Oldsmobile
Silhouette
|
1,250
|
| TRUCKS | |
|
VANS
|
INVOICE CREDIT VX5
$
|
|
Chevrolet Astro
|
750
|
|
GMC Safari
|
750
|
|
Chevrolet Express -
Cargo
|
1,250
|
|
Chevrolet Express -
Cutaway
|
1,250
|
|
Chevrolet Express -
Passenger
|
1,500
|
|
GMC Savana - Cargo
|
1,250
|
|
GMC Savana - Cutaway
|
1,250
|
|
GMC Savana -
Passenger
|
1,500
|
|
PICK-UP
|
|
|
Chevrolet S10
|
1,250
|
|
GMC Sonoma -
6-Cylinder
|
1,250
|
|
Chevrolet Silverado
1500
|
500
|
|
Chevrolet 3500 HD
|
500
|
|
GMC Sierra 1500
|
500
|
|
GMC 3500 HD
|
500
|
|
SPORT UTILITY
|
|
|
Chevrolet Tracker
|
500
|
|
Chevrolet Blazer
|
1,000
|
|
GMC Jimmy / Envoy
|
1,000
|
|
Oldsmobile Bravada
|
1,000
|
|
Alternative
Fuel
|
|
|
Chevrolet Cavalier - KL6
option
|
1,000
|
|
Chevrolet Express - KL6
option
|
2,250
|
|
Chevrolet Exp. Pass KL6
option
|
2,500
|
|
GMC Savana Cargo KL6 option
|
2,250
|
|
GMC Savana Pass. KL6 option
|
2,500
|
|
Chev Silverado KL7 & KL8
option
|
2,000
|
|
GMC Sierra KL7 & KL8
option
|
2,000
|
| SAAB 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET PROGRAM | |
| Saab Cars USA, Inc. will provide incentive payments to a fleet dealer for every car sold to a qualified fleet customer based on the following schedule: | |
|
2001 MODEL
|
FLEET INCENTIVE
$
|
|
9-3 3Door (model 323,
383)
|
$2,000
|
|
9-3 5Door (model
325,355,385)
|
$2,000
|
|
9-3 Convertibles (Model 322,
352,282,392)
|
$2,000
|
|
9-5 Sedans & Wagons (Model 504,
0574, 505, 515, 575, 584, 585)
|
$2,000
|
|
Saab will also participate in any GM CAP programs. Plus, Saab is offering an additional $1,000 early order incentive for customer orders received now through Dec. 31, 2000. OnStar will be standard on all MY 01 Saabs, as well as 3 year 36,000 free scheduled maintenance. |
|
2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Daimlerchrysler * Ford * Nissan * Subaru * Toyota
| NISSAN 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET PROGRAMS | |
| Nissan will offer an invoice credit to qualified accounts on the following vehicles: | |
|
MODEL
|
INVOICE $ CREDIT
|
|
Sentra
|
0
|
|
Altima
|
$750
|
|
Frontier Pick-up
|
0
|
|
Frontier Crew Cab Pick-up
|
0
|
|
Maxima
|
0
|
|
Pathfinder *
|
0
|
|
Quest
|
$800
|
|
Xterra
|
0
|
|
* New V-6 engine w/ 240 HP
|
|
2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Diamlerchrysler * Ford * General Motors * Subaru * Toyota
| SUBARU 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET INCENTIVE PROGRAM |
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| ELIGIBLE VEHICLES AND INCENTIVES: | |||
|
MODEL
|
INCENTIVE $
|
SSECURITY SYSTEM + KEYLESS ENTRY
|
TOTAL $
|
|
Legacy "L"
|
$500
|
$222
|
$722
|
|
Legacy "GT"
|
$500
|
$114
|
$614
|
|
Outback (non 6-cylinder)
|
$500
|
$114
|
$614
|
|
Impreza (All Models)
|
$600
|
$229
|
$829
|
|
Forester "L"
|
$250
|
$222
|
$472
|
|
Forester "S"
|
$250
|
$120
|
$370
|
|
Qualified Buyers: Those
accounts registering 3 or more units of any make in a twelve month period,
as evidenced by vehicle registration documentation. When a leasing company
is the registered entity, the end-user of the vehicle must meet the test
of an eligible account. Subaru of America (SOA), at its discretion, may
require physical evidence of 3 vehicle registrations to verify an accounts
eligiblity or a copy of the lease agreement with the end-user noted. A
Fleet Identification Number (FIN) must be assigned to the purchasing account.
In the case of leasing companies, the purchasing account and the end-user
must be assigned FIN's.
|
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2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Daimlerchrysler * Ford * General Motors * Nissan * Toyota
|
TOYOTA 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET INCENTIVES |
|
| The following 2001 Model Year Commercial Fleet Incentive Credit Program will be offered to eligible Commercial Fleet Accounts. Eligible "J" catagory vehicles will be identified by a factory accessory code (H1) for approved commercial fleets on the following: | |
|
MODEL
|
AMOUNT $
|
|
Camry
|
800
|
|
Corolla
|
900
|
|
Solara
|
800
|
|
Avalon
|
200
|
|
Sienna
|
300
|
|
RAV4
|
200
|
|
4Runner
|
500
|
|
Tacoma
|
500
|
|
Tundra
|
400 |
2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Daimlerchrysler * Ford * General Motors * Nissan * Subaru
PLANT START-UP DATES
2001 DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. - START OF PRODUCTION DATES
MODEL
2001 Job # 1*
Stratus, Sebring Coupe & Sedan
July 18, 2000
Sebring Convertible
Aug. 28, 2000
2001 PT Cruiser**
July 24, 2000
Neon
July 10, 2000
Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/300M
July 24, 2000
Voyager, Caravan
Oct. 2, 2000
Grand Voyager, Grand Caravan
July 24, 2000
Dodge Grand Caravan AWD
Aug. 7, 2000
Chrysler Town and Country
July 24, 2000
Grand Cherokee
July 17, 2000
Durango
July 31, 2000
Wrangler
July 17, 2000
Special Equipment: Cherokee
May 30, 2000
Cherokee
May 30, 2000
Special Equipment: Dakota Pickup /Club Cab/Quad Cab
2001 Ram Pickup/Cab & Chassis/Club Cab/ Quad Cab
July 26, 2000
2001 Ram Pickup / Quad Cab / Cab & Chassis / Club Cab
July 5, 2000
Dakota Pickup - Quad Cab
July 10, 2000
Dakota Pickup Club Cab
July 26, 2000
Special Equipment: Dodge Ram Vans/Wagons
Aug. 7, 2000
Dodge Ram Vans/Wagons
Aug. 7, 2000
* New 2001 orders can be sent to ARI now for processing.
When more than one plant is building a vehicle, only the first plant is shown. Subject to change between now and plant start-up. No production dates can be promised.
FORD'S 2001 START OF PRODUCTION DATES
Cars
2001 JOB # 1*
Crown Victoria Police (DSO/RPO) Non-CNG
Aug. 8, 2000
Crown Victoria Police/Taxi - CNG
Aug. 8, 2000
Continental
July 17, 2000
LS
July 17, 2000
Escort/Escort ZX2
Aug. 28, 2000
Focus
Aug. 21, 2000
Town Car
Aug. 7, 2000
Grand Marquis
Aug. 8, 2000
Crown Victoria
Aug. 8, 2000
Mustang
Sept. 18, 2000
Taurus/Sable
Aug. 7, 2000
Sable
Aug. 7, 2000
Cougar
Sept. 5, 2000
Trucks
Ranger
July 31, 2000
Navigator
Aug. 6, 2000
Excursion
July 31, 2000
Expedition
Aug. 6, 2000
Explorer/Mountaineer 4door
Sept. 15, 2000
Escape/Tribute
May 22, 2000
Windstar Van/Wagon
Aug. 8, 2000
Villager/Quest
Sept. 18, 2000
F-650/750
Aug. 21, 2000
Super Duty F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550
5.4L EFI V8/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (99L/44E) (4R100)
July 31, 2000
6.8L EFI V10/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (99S/44E) (4R100)
July 31, 2000
7.3L DI Turbo Diesel/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (99F/44E) (4R100)
July 31, 2000
6.8L BiFuel (Alternative Fuel Vehicle) /Electronic 4-spd Automatic (4R100) (99Z/44E)
July 31, 2000
5.4L EFI V8/Manual Transmission (99L/44W)
July 31, 2000
6.8L EFI V10/Manual Transmission (99S/44W)
July 31, 2000
7.3L DI Turbo Diesel/Manual Transmission (99F/44W)
July 31, 2000
F-Series (under 8500 GVWR) All, except AFV
Aug. 7, 2000
5.4L Natural Gas/BiFuel (Alternative Fuel Vehicle)
Aug. 7, 2000
Econoline Van/Wagon
4.2L EFI V6/Electronic 4 spd-Automatic (4R70W)
July 31, 2000
4.6L EFI V8/Electronic 4 spd-Automatic (4R70W)
July 31, 2000
5.4L EFI V8/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (4R70W)
July 31, 2000
5.4L EFI V8/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (4R100)
July 31, 2000
6.8L EFI V10/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (4R100)
July 31, 2000
7.3L DI Turbo Diesel/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (4R100)
July 31, 2000
5.4L Natural Gas/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (4R100) (Alternative Fuel Vehicle)
July 31, 2000
* New 2001 orders can be sent to ARI now for processing.
When more than one plant is building a vehicle, only the first plant is shown. Subject to change between now and plant start-up. No production dates can be promised.
2001 MAZDA BEGIN ORDERING DATES
MODEL
PLACE 2001 ORDERS
Protégé
Sept. 2000
626
June, 2000
Millenia
May, 2000
Miata
May, 2000
Tribute
May, 2000
Truck
June, 2000
MPV
May, 2000
2001 GM START OF PRODUCTION DATES
Model
2001 JOB # 1*
Cadillac
Catera
TBA
DeVille, Seville, Eldorado
July 29, 2000
Escalade
Jan. 2, 2001
DeVille DHS/DT
July 29, 2000
Chevrolet Cars
Metro
July 24, 2000
Tracker
July 17, 2000
Prizm
May 8, 2000
Camaro
June 22, 2000
Cavalier
June 22, 2000
Corvette
June 28, 2000
Monte Carlo
June 15, 2000
Lumina, Impala
June 15, 2000
Malibu
June 27, 2000
Venture
June 29, 2000
Chevrolet Trucks
S10, Blazer, Astro Cargo/Pass. Van
July 17, 2000
Chevy Van
July 17, 2000
Express
June 23, 2000
Tahoe/Suburban
July 31, 2000
Silverado 1500 / 2500 Series
June 26, 2000
All C/K Series Pickups
TBA
Buick
Park Avenue
June 29, 2000
Century, Regal
June 15, 2000
LeSabre
June 29, 2000
Oldsmobile
Silhouette
June 29, 2000
Bravada
July 17, 2000
Alero, Intrigue
June 30, 2000
Aurora
November 10, 1999
Pontiac
Firebird
June 22, 2000
Grand Am, Grand Prix, Bonneville
June 29, 2000
Sunfire
June 22, 2000
Montana
June 29, 2000
GMC Truck
Yukon, Yukon XL
July 31, 2000
Jimmy/Envoy, Safari,
July 17, 2000
Savanna
June 23, 2000
Sonoma, Sierra 1500 & 2500 pickups
July 17, 2000
Sierra Classic 2500/3500 & 3500 Crew Cab
June 26, 2000
Saturn
L Series
June 30, 2000
S Coupe
July 1, 2000
S Sedan & Wagon
July 1, 2000
Saab
All Models
August 1, 2000
* New 2001 orders can be sent to ARI now for processing.
When more than one plant is building a vehicle, only the first plant is shown. Subject to change between now and plant start-up. No production dates can be promised.
2001 NISSAN BEGIN ORDERING DATES
MODEL
2001
Order Start Date
Sentra*
TBD
Altima
Now
Maxima
Now
Frontier
Now
Quest
July 1, 2000
Pathfinder
Dec. 1, 1999
Xterra
Now
2001 TOYOTA BEGIN ORDERING DATES
Toyota will begin accepting orders for 2001 models now.
2001 SUBARU ORDERING DATES
All 2001 Subaru vehicles can be ordered now.