Auto Premium Rating Error Cost U.S. Auto Insurers More Than $16 Billion In 2005
Annual Report From Quality Planning Corp. Concludes That Flawed Data Used to Rate Vehicles Could Be Minimized if Insurers Took Pains to Rectify Policyholder Records SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3 -- Quality Planning Corporation (QPC), the rating integrity solutions company, today released its annual Premium Rating Error report, ... Continue reading
September 2006 U.S.Auto Sales Scorecard
October 3, 2006 Reuters created this list of the September 2006 top 20 selling cars in the U.S. RANK VEHICLE 2006 2005 '05 RANK %Chng 1 Ford F-Series pickup 66,785 694,690 1 -11.2 2 Chevy Silverado-C/K pickup 486,901 570,278 2 -14.6 3. ... Continue reading
GM's U.S. Divisions Deliver 338,380 Vehicles In September 2006
GM's U.S. Divisions Deliver 338,380 Vehicles In September GM Retail Sales Up 1,385 Vehicles, Compared With Last Year, Led By Saab, Cadillac, Hummer, Buick and GMC Segment Fuel Economy Leaders Chevrolet Silverado and Tahoe, GMC Sierra and Yukon Post Sales Increases 2007 Go To Market Strategy Driven By 23 Vehicles Offeri ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. Sales for September 2006
* Minivan sales improve 53 percent year-over-year, strengthening segment leadership * Jeep(R) Commander leads strong 11 percent increase in SUV sales, sets monthly sales record * Jeep Compass sales continue to gain momentum in the marketplace * Dodge Nitro explodes into Dodge showrooms with strong September start AUBUR ... Continue reading
Acura Announces September Sales Results
Light Truck Sales Reach a Second Consecutive Monthly Record for the Luxury Division TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Fueled by the first full month of sales of the all-new turbocharged RDX crossover SUV and continued steady sales of the MDX luxury performance SUV, Acura sold a September record of 5,706 light trucks, up 28.5 ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Sets New September Sales Record (2006)
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a new September sales record of 23,877 units, a 2.0-percent increase over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales also improved over last year's record numbers, totaling 221,998 units for Kia, a 2.6-percent increase. "Kia continues to build moment ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best September Sales Ever
Mercedes-Benz Sales Up 13.3 Percent for the Year MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest September on record with sales of 19,873 new vehicles, an increase of 13.2 percent over last September. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date sales to 177,001, a 13.3 percent increase over the same ... Continue reading
Hyundai : All-New Santa Fe Continues Strong Start in September 2006
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Consumer demand continues to grow for Hyundai Motor America's all-new Santa Fe. The new Santa Fe continues to post gains with sales of 3,740 in September, a 53 percent increase over last month. The Hyundai Azera also performed well, up 62 percent compared with September 2005. Septembe ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports Record September Truck Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Total September Honda and Acura light truck sales increased 7.3 percent* over last year to 49,114 units and broke the previous September record of 44,271 set in 2004, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today. American Honda sales continued on a record-setting pace of 1,160,510 cars and ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Reports September 2006 Sales
- Subaru Impreza sales up 36%; total Subaru Sales up 3% year-to-date - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. September sales totaled 16,128 units. This total brings Subaru sales year-to-date up 3 percent from the previous year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) Subaru sol ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports September 2006 Sales
Sales For First Three Quarters Up 2 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 3 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 229,833 vehicles, an increase of 2 percent over the 225,641 vehicles sold in the first three quarters of 2005. September sales were off 7 percent, with the ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports September Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever September sales of 222,950 vehicles, an increase of 20.2 percent over September 2005. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,928,496 units, up 12 percent over the same period last year. "While crossovers, hybrids and small ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces September 2006 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for September 2006: Mazda North American Operations - September 2006 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date September September % September September % 2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change Mazda3 6,725 8,435 (20.3)% 74,681 75,570 (1.2 ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces September 2006 Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. October 3, 2006; Nissan N.A. reports sales of 88,340 units in September, which is a decrease of 9.2 percent from the prior year. The Nissan Division sales decreased by 9.1 percent over last year. The Infiniti Division posted a sales decline of 9.8 percent versus the prior year.NISSAN HIGHLIGHTSSeptembe ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports September 2006 Results
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced that sales for the month of September in the U.S. were up 3 percent over the same month in 2005. Year-to-date, September's results helped the Porsche brand ... Continue reading
* Ford's September U.S. sales totaled 238,848, up 5 percent compared with a year ago. * Car sales totaled 92,111, up 26 percent as demand for Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ and Mustang remain strong. * Truck sales totaled 146,737, down 5 percent, but F-Series, Explorer and Expedition post higher sales, rev ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Sales Soar in September 2006
CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported September sales of 10,287 units, an increase of 13.6% over last September's total of 9,054. MMNA's sales have shown consistent growth over the past six months, the first six months of the business year. Sales for the April-September ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reports Consistent Sales for September 2006
... up 2.2 percent in North America IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reported sales for September of 9,691 units* in the United States, representing a year-over-year increase of 1.6 percent. For the month, the all new C70 convertible with the retractable hardtop continued to deliver, and there ... Continue reading
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 166,888 Vehicles, a 4 Percent Decrease for September 2006 * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 19,873 Vehicles a 13 Percent Increase for September 2006 NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 188,761 passenger vehi ... Continue reading
Audi :September 2006 - Sales Record
* September sales totaled 8,004, up nearly 2.0% * Audi Q7 sales strongest since introduction * Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Dallas pace annual growth AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3 -- Audi of America, Inc., today reported 8,004 vehicle sales for the month of September, a 1.9 percent increase compared to the same period ... Continue reading
GM Board To Meet Today On Alliance
Washington DC October 3, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the board of General Motors will meet today to evaluate the varying analyses of a blockbuster alliance with Renault-Nissan, with the possibility of making a decision on whether to approve a third party study of the possible link up. GM declined to commen ... Continue reading
Navman Launches New Entry-Level F20 Navigator for Ultimate Navigation Freedom
Navman Hits $379 Price Point With Full-Featured Navigator LAKE FOREST, Ill., Oct. 3 -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class Global Positioning System (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today a new entry-level addition to its award-winning line of in-vehicle navigation products, th ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Oct. 3 -- After a flurry of 2005 holiday card sales, Chicago-based greeting card company, Eclectik Design, has obtained a cross- license with NASCAR(R) for its Dale Earnhardt Incorporated greeting card line. In addition, the greeting card designers are adding five premier stationery products to its popular Dal ... Continue reading
Kaiser Aluminum Extends Contract with Armor Holdings on U.S. Military Armor
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.--Kaiser Aluminum Corporation today announced a contract extension with Armor Holdings to provide aluminum plating for U.S. military applications. Under the contract extension, Kaiser will deliver armor for the M1114 Up-armored HMMVV (Humvee), a model customized for the U.S. military and equipped ... Continue reading
New Autoliv Technology Recognized by Toyota/Lexus
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Autolivâs new Seat Cushion Airbag was recently recognized as a key technology for the newly launched Lexus LS460. Autoliv received a Toyota Technology Award for "the world's first frontal airbag for the rear-seat". The award was presented to Autoliv Japan by a Toyota management representative at ... Continue reading
Startech Environmental Hydrogen System Added to 200 Ton-Per-Day Plasma Converter Facility in Panama
WILTON, Conn., Oct. 3 -- Startech Environmental Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: STHK) , a fully reporting company, announced today that Startech's system to produce hydrogen from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) will also be included in the 200 ton-per-day Las Tablas facility in the Republic of Panama. The Plasma Converter des ... Continue reading
Slight Gain Expected in U.S. September Auto Sales
Washington DC Octobewr 3, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that cheaper fuel and showroom discounts in September have analysts anticipating a slight gain in U.S. auto sales for the month, reports Reuters. Automakers will report monthly sales figures today, with Toyota and Honda emerging again with a greater share of ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,587 per vehicle sold in September 2006, up $182, or eight percent, from August 2006, and up $243, or ten percent, from September 2005. Edmunds. ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Appoints Dennis Clements to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that Dennis Clements has been appointed to the Company's board of directors. The appointment, which is effective immediately, fills an open position on the 12-member board. "We are ... Continue reading
BOISE, Id.--Hot Web, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HWBI) announced today that the Company has welcomed the first Certified Regional Representative to the Hot Web corporate family pursuant to the roll-out of its previously announced National Expansion Program. Mr. Ron Fuller of Gilbert, Arizona has been hand selected and trained as ... Continue reading
Toyota to Exhibit at 13th World Congress on ITS
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota to Exhibit at 13th World Congress on ITS Toyota Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 03, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it will exhibit its latest ITS (Intelligent Transport System) technologies at the 13th ITS World Congress and Exhibi ... Continue reading
Pioneer Renews Lineup of 'Raku-Navi' Series In-car Navigation Systems in Japan
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Pioneer Renews Lineup of 'Raku-Navi' Series In-car Navigation Systems in Japan AVIC-HRZ88 Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 03, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Pioneer Corporation announced today the release of a new lineup of "Raku-Navi" series in-car navigation systems between late October ... Continue reading
Ford Offering Cheap Loans on Pickup Trucks
DETROIT Oct 3, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said it was offering low-rate financing deals on many of its 2007 model-year vehicles and interest-free loans on its 2006 vehicles to boost sales. The No.2 U.S. automaker, as part of its new "Truck Month" campaign, is offering zero-percent loans for 60 months on ... Continue reading
U.K. Searches for Small Cars Increase Dramatically on Desperate Seller
Dear Editorial, Please find below the latest news from Desperate Seller. I hope this is of interest. Kind Regards Katie Olver Searches for Small Cars Increase Dramatically on Desperate Seller Luton, United Kingdom â 3 October 2006 â Following the high fuel prices consumers have endured over the past few month ... Continue reading
Toyota Talladega Notes and Quotes
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FREDERICK, Colo., Oct. 3 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received a $3 million follow-on production order for additional vehicle electric auxiliary motors. The new order is in addition to previously announced orders for 30,000 motors. Pr ... Continue reading
Hyundai Rolls Out First Models with Standard XM Satellite Radio
2007 Santa Fe is first Hyundai to offer XM as a standard feature MONTGOMERY, Ala., Oct. 3 -- Hyundai and XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading satellite radio service, today announced production of the first Hyundai vehicles with standard, factory-installed XM Satellite Radio. The first all-new 2007 Santa Fe equipp ... Continue reading
Newgen Announces New Executive Team
SAN DIEGO--Newgen Results Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TeleTech Holdings, Inc. and the leading provider of targeted customer loyalty solutions and B2B enterprise channel management services, today announced its new executive leadership team. The new management is charged with revitalizing the Newgen brand ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Rolls Out New Fall Incentive Rates on Select GM Vehicles
Offers Financing Rates as Low as 3.9% APR for 60 Months on Popular GM Vehicles DETROIT October 2, 2006: GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industryâs top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, announced today a new nationwide fall rate incentive program on select GM vehicles. The new rate incentive offer ... Continue reading
WESTWOOD, Mass., Oct. 3 -- October is Fall Car Care Month and in addition to getting your car tuned up and ready for winter, LoJack Corporation recommends that consumers also take important measures to protect their vehicles from theft. With more than 1.2 million vehicles stolen in 2005 (representing a loss of $7.6 bil ... Continue reading
World's Fastest 'Cuda to Steal the Show at the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--A 1971 Plymouth Barracuda, the fastest Hemi âCuda in the world, will be sold at No Reserve during the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event from Jan. 13-21, 2007, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Lot #1290, owned by Bob Johnson and built by Alan Johnson at Johnsonâs Hot Rod Shop, blends moder ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Fights for Affordable Steel
Washington DC October 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and Nissan have joined together to fight for an end to duties on high value steel â the first time the six automakers have banded in support of a major trade issue, reports Automotive News. A typical veh ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Acquires European Automotive Controls Product Lines From Eaton
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, October 2 -- BorgWarner Inc. today announced the purchase of the European Transmission and Engine Controls product lines from Eaton Corporation. Terms were not disclosed. With 2006 sales anticipated at US$57 million, the transmission and engine controls operation specializes in high pressure con ... Continue reading
Pierre Bourque Comments On Canadian NASCAR Busch Series Race
Pierre Bourque Comments On Canadian NASCAR Busch Series Race MONTREAL, Canada (Monday, October 2, 2006) - - The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today the sanction will take another step to compete internationally by competing at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada with the NA ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Oct. 2 -- A landmark study, Automotive Competitive Challenges -- Going Beyond Lean, released today by veteran consultants Jim Harbour and Laurie Harbour-Felax, president, Harbour-Felax Group found that numerous structural, cultural and philosophical barriers contribute to an average of $2,400 per vehicle p ... Continue reading
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