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Wiz wrote:

>> great news!

>> got source?

Here's all I know folks.  It's the second article down, and as much a surprise to me as anyone else.  If anyone can do some good Googling, it sure would help.
 
Nat
 

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Copyright 2002 Nationwide News Pty Limited  
The Advertiser

October 12, 2002, Saturday

SECTION: SUPPLEMENT; Pg. M02

LENGTH: 372 words

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Kia's ace

TENNIS superstar Andre Agassi has become the new face of Kia.

Agassi has signed a two-year contract to lead the brand's international marketing and advertising. The deal is tied in with Kia's sponsorship of the Australian Open. Agassi will appear in a corporate advertising campaign, which will be launched next month, and Kia is planning various promotional events featuring the multi-slam winner - including fan events.

Tyre change

EUROPEAN tyre sizes are about to change. >From next year, the old system of measuring wheels in inches will be replaced by an all-metric system which will describe the tyre width and overall diameter in millimetres. Whether the move is likely to flow on to Australia is yet to be announced by tyre makers.

Green leader

FEDERAL Environment and Heritage Minister David Kemp has taken delivery of an environmentally friendly Toyota Prius petrol/electric hybrid car - for ministerial duties.

Brabham patron

SIR Jack Brabham, Australia's most decorated race ace, has accepted an invitation to become the patron of the 2002 Classic Adelaide rally which begins on Wednesday. Event chairman David Edwards invited the three-time world champion to become the figurehead of the classic in which he has taken part on three previous occasions.

"It's quite an honour," says Sir Jack. "It is truly a world-class event that everyone enjoys. I'm proud to be associated with it."

Sir Jack will drive a new Mercedes-Benz SL500 roadster in this year's International Parade, which has attracted a record number of celebrity drivers and overseas participants.

Corvette turns 50

MERICAN muscle car icon the Chevrolet Corvette has turned 50. Corvette owners across the US have celebrated the landmark with a pilgrimage to the Corvette Hall of Fame in Kentucky.

750,000 Camrys

THE 750,000th Australian-made Camry has rolled off the production line at Toyota Australia's Altona plant.

September was the Camry's second best month since production began in 1987. A total of 8932 new Camrys were produced - second only to May, 2001, when 9051 Camrys were built.

The milestone coincides with the start of volume production of the new fifth generation Camry at the upgraded Altona plant.

LOAD-DATE: October 11, 2002




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