NEW YORK--Last night, Nissan and Marc Ecko revealed what happens when two of the most design-forward companies in the automotive and fashion industries unite. At a VIP event held at New York’s Splashlight Studios, Nissan and Marc Ecko showcased the results of their recently announced partnership †... Continue reading
After School Hours Dangerous for Teens Who Drive, Says AAA
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Many parents rightfully worry about their kids being on the road on Friday and Saturday nights, but a new AAA analysis of crash data shows another time of the week -- the after school hours -- rivals weekend nights as the most deadly for teen drivers. The data provide solid evidence that par ... Continue reading
Volkswagen verfehlt Klimawert; Renault erfüllt Vorgaben
BRÜSSEL, October 25 -- Neue Zahlen belegen: Drei Viertel der 20 meistverkauften Automarken in Europa haben es versäumt, die Verbrauchswerte so zu verbessern, dass die EU-Klimavorgabewerte erfüllt werden. Volkswagen ist den Verkaufszahlen nach Europas grösste Automarke und hat seine Verbrauchswerte um weniger als di ... Continue reading
Kia Optima earns five star safety rating from U.S. government
Kia Optima earns five star safety rating from U.S. government - Five star ratings achieved for frontal and side impact crash tests (SEOUL) October 26, 2006 -- The 2007 Kia Optima (known as 'Magentis' in some markets) has earned the highest possible safety rating - five stars - for all seating positions in the latest fr ... Continue reading
Plan to Protect Pennsylvania Seniors and Children from Pollution that Sickens and Kills Will Go Forward HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 25 -- Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) praised citizens and editorial writers across the state for their vocal opposition to proposed legislation to kill the Clean Vehicles Progra ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive LLC Declares Quarterly Preferred Unit Distributions
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 25 -- Capital Automotive LLC (the "Company"), the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that its Board of Managers has declared a dividend for the period commencing August 1, 2006 and ending October 31, 2006 of $0.46875 per Series A Cumulative Re ... Continue reading
Volkswagen falla en medio ambiente; Renault está en camino de cumplir el objetivo de la UE
BRUSELAS, October 25 -- Tres cuartas partes de las 20 principales marcas de coches vendidas en Europa el año pasado no han mejorado la eficiencia del combustible en el índice requerido para satisfacer el objetivo ambiental de la UE, según muestran los datos. Volkswagen, la mayor marca de coches en Europa en término ... Continue reading
NHRA Harold Martin Pre Race: Harold Martin Set for Return to NHRA Ranks in Las Vegas
Event: ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals Location: The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, NV Dates: October 27 - 29, 2006 Harold Martin Set for Return to NHRA Ranks in Las Vegas Harold Martin and his ACDelco Pontiac Racing team will make a return appearance in the AMS Staff Leasing Pro Modified Challenge this ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES--Goldmark Industries, Inc. is excited to announce that Goldmark VP, Frost, will be showcased on A&E’s hit show, King of Cars, purchasing a Chopper Edition, 2006 Dodge Charger. The show has been filmed, is currently in the final editing process, and Frost has already taken the brand ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: Offers Solutions for After School Parental Monitoring of Teen Drivers AURORA, Ill., Oct. 25 -- Many parents rightfully worry about their kids being on the road on Friday and Saturday nights, but a new AAA Chicago analysis of crash data shows another time of the week -- the after school hours -- rivals week ... Continue reading
First Lexus With Factory-Installed XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic Now Available at Dealerships
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7 million subscribers, today announced that the first of the all-new Lexus LS series with standard, factory-installed XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic are now available at dealerships. The Lexus LS 460 L, lon ... Continue reading
Detroit Chassis Promotes William Kirchmeier to General Manager
DETROIT--Detroit Chassis LLC, a manufacturer of niche vehicles and RV chassis, is proud to announce the promotion of William Kirchmeier to the position of General Manager, effective October 25, 2006. He will report to Michael Guthrie, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Chassis LLC. Kirchmeier joined Detroit ... Continue reading
Commentary BMWâS NEW âNOT AN SUVâ AD CAMPAIGN FOR THE X3 IS CERTAINLY WELCOME By Marty Bernstein, Marketing-Advertising Editor The Auto Channel Advertising for SUVs is almost dead. Well, at least comatose ⦠and this is good for most television viewers. Letâs face it; the majority of SUV commerc ... Continue reading
GM Reports Net Loss of $115 Million in Preliminary Third-Quarter 2006 Financial Results
- Reported net loss of $115 million, or $0.20 per share - Adjusted net income of $529 million, or $0.93 per share diluted - Record third-quarter revenue of $48.8 billion - Upper end of estimated Delphi exposure reduced by $4.5 billion DETROIT, Oct. 25 -- General Motors Corp. today reported significantly improved prelim ... Continue reading
VOLO, Ill., Oct. 25 -- The driver's side seat is positively shriveled. Dust is caked on its once famously gleaming exterior. But the Ferrari Daytona Spyder custom built for the hugely popular '80s "Miami Vice" television series soon will be restored to its former splendor. The car Don Johnson drove as Det. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Achieves Operating Profit of $1.1 Billion in Third Quarter 2006
- Net income of $686 million (Q3 2005: $1,085 million) - Earnings per share of $0.67 (Q3 2005: $1.07) - Revenues below prior-year level at $44.6 billion - Operating profit in the magnitude of $6.3 billion anticipated for full-year 2006 STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 25 -- DaimlerChrysler (stock abbreviation DCX) achieved a t ... Continue reading
Kia Optima Earns Five Star Safety Rating From U.S. Government
Five Star Ratings Achieved for Frontal and Side Impact Crash Tests IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 25 -- The 2007 Kia Optima has earned the highest possible safety rating -- five stars -- for all seating positions in the latest frontal and side impact crash tests by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic ... Continue reading
Tire Pressure Safety Campaign Launched Before the Holidays
New Consumer Education Campaign Focuses on Safety Importance of Tire Pressure WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- As cooler weather approaches and in advance of the holiday driving season, The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is launching a consumer safety campaign on the importance of maintaining proper tire pressure. The Alli ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Reports Third Quarter Net Income Of $686 Million
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 25th, 2006 At 7:45 AM CST This just in: despite our ability to single-handedly increase the Mercedes-Benz brand's worldwide sales to an all-time high this year, nothing (aside from a miraculous act by the almighty God) could offset the financial black hole known as Chrysler in ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Names 2007 Toyota Tundra the Most Significant Vehicle of the Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com), the premiere resource for automotive consumer information, today named the 2007 Toyota Tundra as its Most Significant Vehicle of the Year. This accolade is awarded annually to a vehicle that, according to the editors at Edmunds.com, significantly changes the r ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Many parents rightfully worry about their kids being on the road on Friday and Saturday nights, but a new AAA analysis of crash data shows another time of the week â the after school hours â rivals weekend nights as the most deadly for teen drivers. The data reinforces the need for parents to be j ... Continue reading
Troxel targets repeat performance in Vegas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 22 of 23 ACDELCO LAS VEGAS NHRA NATIONALS The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Race Date: Oct. 27-29, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; 203-243-2438 cell; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL TARGETS REPEAT PERFORMANCE IN VEGAS LA ... Continue reading
Fleet Interest in Natural Gas Vehicles Growing
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org FLEET INTEREST IN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES Growing 300 Participate in Webcast For Transit Operators Las Vegas, NV-October 24, 2006- Three hundred people from throughout the country participated in a webcast earlier today to learn about fuel, vehic ... Continue reading
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Reports Record2006 Third Quarter Results
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--OâReilly Automotive, Inc. (âOâReillyâ or âthe Companyâ) today announced record revenues and earnings for the third quarter of 2006, representing 52 quarters of record revenues and earnings for OâReilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Product sales for ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces Sonata Platinum Edition to Celebrate 20 Years of Sales in the US
Platinum Edition Is Well Equipped at $25,945* FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 24 -- Hyundai Motor America is pleased to announce a special Platinum Edition for Sonata to celebrate 20 successful years of sales in the U.S. This limited production Sonata features interior and exterior appointments not offered on any other m ... Continue reading
Enables Climate Control Systems to ID Elevated Fog and Humidity 40+ Seconds Faster ATTLEBORO, Mass., Oct. 24 -- With a focus on automotive safety, passenger comfort and fuel economy, Sensata Technologies, (http://www.sensata.com/), formerly the Sensors & Controls division of Texas Instruments, is introducing a family o ... Continue reading
PACCAR Surges to Record Revenue and Profits
BELLEVUE, Wash.--âPACCAR Inc achieved record revenues and net income for the third quarter and first nine months of 2006,â said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. âPACCARâs balanced global diversification, complemented by steady GDP growth, successful new truck model introductions ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Reports Record Third Quarter Results
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today reported third quarter income from continuing operations of $36.4 million and related earnings per share of $0.39, representing increases of 7.8% and 8.3%, respectively, over the comparable period in 2005. Third quarter 2006 ... Continue reading
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