Honda Fuel Cell Nears Production
Washington DC December 14, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda has said it will put a fuel-cell vehicle into limited production in 2008, which company insiders have said will closely resemble the space-age FCX Concept, reports The Detroit Free Press. This car "is not just some far-out, pie-in-the-sky exercis ... Continue reading
Nissan NA Manufacturing Chief to Step Down, Toyota's Bill Krueger Promoted
Washington DC December 14, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan announced yesterday that its Senior Vice President of North American manufacturing and supply-chain management Dan Gaudette will retire in April, after leading overseeing the expansion of the automaker's plant in Smyrna, TN â one of the ind ... Continue reading
GM Unveils New Galleria Exhibit for NAIAS
December 14, 2006 General Motors Corp. will not only debut new production models and concept cars at NAIAS 2007, but the Detroit automaker also will premiere a completely new exhibit. The all-new GM exhibit â the showâs largest at 121,000 square feet â will be transformed into the auto show equivalent of ... Continue reading
Saab and Documenta Agree to Cooperation
Rüsselsheim/Kassel - Saab Automobile AB will be one of the main sponsors of the Documenta in 2007. Saab thereby supports one of the most highly regarded exhibitions of contemporary art in the world. The Documenta has taken place in Kassel every five years since 1955, most recently attracting over 650,000 visitors. "Th ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Financing from 4.9% APR for 60 Months on Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL
DETROIT December 13, 2006; GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industryâs top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, announced today a limited-time, nationwide GMAC rate incentive program on select full-size General Motors SUVs. The new rate incentive offer, effective December 8, 2006, through January 2, ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Named 2006 Diesel Progress Newsmaker of the Year
WAUKESHA, Wis., Dec. 14 -- Oshkosh Truck Corp., Oshkosh, Wis. has been named the 2006 Newsmaker of the Year by Diesel Progress magazine. The award, announced in the magazine's December 2006 issue, is given annually to the company, person, technology, market or industry subject that made the most news in the preceding 1 ... Continue reading
Clarion Recalls Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled pro ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Lexus ES350 What differentiates a luxury car from a regular automobile? More is required than merely a name, or a high price, or exclusivity. Comfort, both in interior design and appointment and the driving experience, is paramount. That encompasses interior, drivetrain, chass ... Continue reading
Brembo Is Once Again The Choice Of Champions
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
TCI Street Rod T-Shirt Press Release
Below and attached is the latest information from TCIR on the NEW Street Rod T-shirt. TCIR Street Rod T-Shirt Celebrates 38 Years Of Serving Up Drivetrain Performance New high-quality t-shirts feature classic hot rod graphics When you're looking to fit in with the cruisin' crowd, there's nothing that helps more than th ... Continue reading
RacingJunk.com Announces $55,000 Sponsorship Giveaway
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *RacingJunk.com Announces $55,000 Sponsorship Giveaway* *North Adams, MA* (December 14, 2006) – RacingJunk.com, the popular online classified service for racing and performance enthusiasts, will give away $55,000 in sponsorships in the "Give Back to the Racers Tour 2007." The announcement, mad ... Continue reading
Six Largest Automotive Companies Applaud U.S. Decision to Revoke Steel Duties
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The six largest automobile companies with manufacturing facilities in the United States applauded today's decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to revoke anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on "corrosion resistant steel" from Australia, Canada, France and Japan. The IT ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) today blasted Goodyear’s neglect in responding to the USW long-standing offer to meet the challenge of fully satisfying the demand for tires on Humvees used by soldiers in Iraq. Yesterday, Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Armed Services Comm ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger The Neighbourhood Mechanic
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American Racing Capital, Inc. / ANRC Signs LOI with LJ&J Enterprises
SAN DIEGO--American Racing Capital (“ARC”), (PINK:ANRC), a company specializing in the Motorsports Industry, announced today it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with LJ&J Enterprises, (“LJ&J”) for the first of several separate racetrack facility based projects that will operate under ARC ownership or control ... Continue reading
MAKE ROADS SAFE Expands in the U.S.
WASHINGTON--To prioritize road safety among governments and the private sector worldwide, MAKE ROADS SAFE has recently added to its North American staff. Bella Dinh-Zarr was named Director, North America and Cathy Gillen has been named Director, North America Communications. Dinh-Zarr is an accomplished public health a ... Continue reading
Mazda and Skip Barber Racing School Announce Strategic Motorsports Partnership
World's Largest Sports Car Company Teams With Largest Racing and Driving School ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 14 -- Mazda North American Operations and Skip Barber Racing School LLC announced today a new, long-term partnership agreement that promises to reshape the world of competitive motorsports. The agreement will deliver a b ... Continue reading
New Dodge Caliber Compact Vehicle Features Gentex Mirror
ZEELAND, Mich., Dec. 14 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors for the 2007 Dodge Caliber. Dodge's new hatchback compact car, the Caliber, offers a Gentex base interior auto-dimming m ... Continue reading
Cadillac; Suzies Prius; Audi; VW Management and More in This Months Letter From Europe.
A couple of years ago Iâve sent a letter to Bernd Pischetsrieder-boss of VW on the subject of their products. I suggested that maybe they shouldnât have taken on BMW and Mercedes at the top end of the market. I got a very polite letter back saying that VW were determined to be best in every segment. Well, the ... Continue reading
Buying a New Toyota Prius; 24 Hours of LeMons(Sic) In October's Letter from Europe
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel It took a long, smog-laden summer combined with gasoline at well over 3 dollars a gallon for my wife to ask me to get a Toyota Prius for a road-test. She has been a BMW driver as long as Iâve known her so it never really occurred to me that she was being seri ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: On Friday, December 15 at 10:30 AM (ET), AFL-CIO President John Sweeney and United Steelworkers (USW) President Leo Gerard will hold a media teleconference to discuss the nationwide labor movement protest this Saturday of Goodyear’s betrayal of U.S. workers and retirees. Union and community ... Continue reading
AAA's Travel Challenge Contest Encourages Students to Expand Travel and Geographic Literacy
Contest Encourages High School Students to Improve Travel and Geographic Literacy with More Than $100,000 in Scholarships and Prizes AURORA, Ill., Dec. 14 -- Are our kids going places? According to the Travel Industry of America, more than 90 percent of the trips U.S. families take are non-educational. That means that ... Continue reading
Ricardo Transmission Helps BP-Ford to Victory
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Dec. 14 -- With a completely new transmission design for the 2006 World Rally Championship (WRC) season, developed and manufactured by Ricardo in collaboration with M Sport, the BP- Ford team secured the 2006 WRC manufacturer's championship with victory at the Propecia Rally New Zealand and compl ... Continue reading
Microvision Enters Into Joint Development Agreement with Second Major Manufacturing Partner
REDMOND, Wash.--Microvision , the global leader in light scanning technologies for display and imaging products, announced today that it has entered into a joint development agreement with a second leading manufacturing partner. Similar to the development agreement announced in November 2006, this agreement focuses on ... Continue reading
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 14 -- Reynolds and Reynolds Canada Limited, the leading provider of integrated solutions for automotive retailers, and RouteOne Canada, the premiere credit application management system for North American dealers, announced today the launch of full integration between the REYNOLDSYSTEM(TM) pl ... Continue reading
Hammonds Technical Services Delivers 7 US Air Force ODVs
HOUSTON--Hammonds Technical Services, Inc., a subsidiary of International American Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:IMTG), which is a subsidiary of American International Industries, Inc. (OTCBB:AMIN), has shipped seven of its Model G-30 ODV (Omni Directional Vehicle) tractors, at an average price of $38,495, to be used as ma ... Continue reading
AAA Expects Record Number of Holiday Travelers
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 14 -- An estimated 2 million Michigan residents will travel 50 miles or more from home during the upcoming Christmas/New Year's holiday, confirms AAA's latest travel survey - the highest number of travelers for this holiday period since AAA began its Michigan survey in 1999. More travelers will ta ... Continue reading
******Interview Availability****** What: Interview Availability for comment on ITC's sunset review vote on corrosion-resistant steel Who: Lewis Leibowitz, Hogan & Hartson, on behalf of DaimlerChrysler Corp., Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp., Honda of America Manufacturing, Nissan North America and Toyota Motor Nort ... Continue reading
ST PR: STMicroelectronics Celebrates Ten Years of Leadership in Digital Radio Technology
Hi, Please find below an announcement that was released today, December 14, 2006. Title: STMicroelectronics Celebrates Ten Years of Leadership in Digital Radio Technology Key messages: Documentation: the datasheet is online at Photo: available by request This and all other announcements can be found on ST's internet si ... Continue reading
ST PR: STMicroelectronics Teams with iBiquity to Develop Optimized HD Radio Receiver SoC
Hi, Please find below an announcement that was released today, December 14, 2006. Title: STMicroelectronics Teams with iBiquity to Develop Optimized HD Radio Receiver SoC This and all other announcements can be found on ST's internet site at http://www.st.com/stonline/press/news/latest.htm Best regards, Carol FOR IMMED ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: News from JAMA Europe - Issue No.5 2006 Edition
*: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: ------------------------------------------------------------- JAMA UPDATE NEWS [ http://www.jama-english.jp/ ] ------------------------------------------------------------- *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: December 14, 2006 +-------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Dash Navigation to Demo Industry’s First Internet-Connected GPS Device at CES
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Dash Navigation™, Inc. (www.dash.net) today announced plans to demonstrate Dash Express™ – the first Internet-connected GPS device – at the 2007 International CES in Las Vegas. Dash Express was recently named an Innovations 2007 honoree in the Mobile Electronics category by the Consumer E ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims Announces Fee-Based Pricing Option
OLDSMAR, Fla., Dec. 14 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) announced today a new pricing option for the Managed Collision Repair Service and Independent Appraiser Network. The new pricing model offers clients the option of receiving services on a flat fee basis instead of eAutoclaims' traditional shared discount pric ... Continue reading
Consumer and AFL-CIO Union Activists to Join Striking Steelworkers to Condemn Goodyear
Protest Will Take Place at Five Goodyear Tire Stores on Saturday in PA as Part of Nationwide Day of Action Protesting Goodyear's Betrayal of Workers, Retirees On Saturday, December 16th, consumer, labor and community activists will join striking United Steelworkers (USW), Goodyear employees to protest Goodyear's assaul ... Continue reading
Prognosticators Predict Slump in North American Automotive Output in 2007
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 14 -- North American production will continue its slide in 2007, despite falling to a longtime low in 2006. Ward's AutoForecasts projects total output in 2007 at 15.65 million units, 1.1% down from 2006's estimated 15.83 million, itself a 3.0% decline from 2005. Slow demand in the year's first h ... Continue reading
Prism’s Clymer Introduces Its New OMC COBRA Stern Drive Repair Manual
NEW YORK--Prism Business Media’s Clymer®, publisher of the leading family of do-it-yourself repair manuals, today announced the addition of its new OMC COBRA Stern Drive to its extensive line of marine repair manuals. This manual covers 1994-2000 OMC COBRA Stern Drive Engines and includes the following chapters: gen ... Continue reading
Niche Groups of Consumers Can Be Reached by Monitoring Web Site Visitation WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 14 -- Web sites such as AOL Sports and mySpace are receiving more traffic from very distinct types of new-vehicle buyers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Online Media Study(SM) -- Wave 2 released to ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 14, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-332 2007 USAC NATIONAL SCHEDULES CONTAIN 76 RACES ORLANDO, Fla. - No less than 76 points-paying features are scheduled for USAC's three National series in 2007, as the Silver Crown Series presented by K&N Engineering, National Sprint and Nat ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Inc. Announces Multi-Year Renewal Agreement With OneBeacon Insurance Group
CHICAGO, Dec. 14 -- CCC Information Services Inc. ("CCCIS") announced that OneBeacon Insurance Group has signed a multi-year agreement to extend access to CCCIS' automated claims tools. OneBeacon is among the top 50 property and casualty insurers in the nation, according to the Ward Group - a national monitor of the Am ... Continue reading
Pointer Telocation Commences Dual Listing on Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange
GIVATAYIM, Israel, December 14 -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Market: PNTR), a leading provider of services to insurance companies and car owners, including road-side assistance, towing and stolen vehicle retrieval services in Israel, Argentina and Mexico, today announced that further to its press release o ... Continue reading
XPEL Expands Installation Training Options
SAN ANTONIO--XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV: DAP.U) announced today the implementation of several enhancements to its industry-leading installation training program. Enhancements include the opening of a new 4,600 square foot facility to accommodate not only XPEL’s production and design needs, but also a state-of-the- ... Continue reading
LONDON, December 14 -- Frost & Sullivan confers the 2006 Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award in the automotive industry on Mobileye N.V in recognition of its superior entrepreneurial ability centred on vision-based products in automotive applications. "The entrepreneurial ability demonstrated by Mobileye N.V is e ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Achieves Key Milestone of 300 Active Financing Sources in Its Network
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Dec. 14 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software, network and data solutions for the automotive retail industry in the United States, today announced that the number of active financing sources connected to the DealerTrack(R) network has reached 300, a 49 percent incr ... Continue reading
Please find attached and appended below the Press Release on "Airtel to use OnMobile Solutions to pay its Landline phone bills by calling 080-41144114 absolutely free from anywhere, anytime ". Warm Regards, Joysmita Chakraborty, Junior Account Executive, Adfactors PR Pvt. Ltd., Raj Mahal, 4th Floor, 84, Veer Nariman Ro ... Continue reading
Lear Introduces SoyFoam(TM) Technology for Automotive Seating Applications
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 14 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's leading automotive interior suppliers, today announced it has developed SoyFoam(TM), a soybean oil-based flexible foam material for automotive interior applications. The advantages of SoyFoam(TM) include a lower environmental impact to produce, the soy ... Continue reading
Mergers and Acquisitions in the Automotive Supplier Sector to intensify in the future years
Mergers and Acquisitions in the Automotive Supplier Sector to intensify in the future years Mumbai, 14th December,2006 The latest report on mergers and acquisitions in the automotive supplier sector titled " M&A in the Automotive Supplier Sector: Issues and Trends" (http://www.bharatbook.com/bookdetail.asp?bookid=24328 ... Continue reading
PEMCO Call Center Recognized for Excellent Performance by J.D. Power and Associates
Study Reflects PEMCO's Outstanding Customer Service SEATTLE, Dec. 14 -- PEMCO Insurance again has been recognized for its commitment to "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience" by J.D. Power and Associates' Call Center Certification program. J.D. Power and Associates noted that PEMCO delivers outstanding performanc ... Continue reading
Groups Charge That Hot Diesel and Gasoline Motor Fuel Add Up to Less Energy and Big Consumer Fraud
Audio News Conference Rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 14 Big Oil Overcharges Consumers for Overheated Fuel and Pockets Taxes Paid by Consumers What: Public Citizen and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) are announcing their support for truck drivers and individuals who are filing a complaint agai ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Reaches One Billion in Commercial Sales
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items announced that the Company has reached a milestone of $1 billion in commercial sales during a single fiscal year, excluding Autopart International stores. In addition, 2006 marks the ... Continue reading
Alliance Data's Canadian Loyalty Business Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Leading Car Rental Brand
Budget Rent A Car added to Alliance Data's popular Canadian loyalty program as sponsor and reward supplier DALLAS, Dec. 14 -- Alliance Data Systems Corporation , a leading provider of transaction services, marketing services and credit services, announced that Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. has signed a multi-year agre ... Continue reading
eSys Technologies Press Release - English Version (Revised )
Dear Editor, Please find attached a revised version of the press release titled: "eSys in Strategic Investment deal with Teledata" for use in your publication. Also attached is an image of Vikas Goel, Chairman and Group Managing Director of eSys Technologies. To download a high-resolution image, please click on the lin ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Homes Launches New Website With Consultative Approach
Offers Complete Line of Floor Plans Online RIVERSIDE, Calif., Dec. 14 -- Fleetwood Homes, a leading producer of manufactured housing, today announced the launch of a totally new website designed to benefit both consumers and retailers alike: www.fleetwoodhomes.com. A key feature of the new site is the ability for consu ... Continue reading
2007 Free Cash Flow Forecast of $2.4 - 2.6 Billion MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Dec. 14 -- Honeywell announced today that it expects sales of approximately $32.6 billion, up 5 percent, and earnings per share of $2.85 - 2.95, up 13 - 17 percent, in 2007. Cash flow from operations is expected to be $3.2 - 3.4 billion and free ... Continue reading
International Speedway Initiates 2007 Financial Guidance
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 14 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today initiated financial guidance for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2007. "ISC will continue to execute its proven business plan to capitalize on the popularity of major motorsports entertainment in North America," ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Results for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2007
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading United States motor home manufacturer, today reported financial results for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2007 ended November 25, 2006. Net income for the first quarter was $7.9 million, compared to net income of $14.6 million for the first quarter of ... Continue reading
ZF Revenue Increases 7 Percent in 2006
Growth Fueled by Stable Commercial Vehicle Market; High Demand for Innovative Products; Improved International Market Position FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, Dec. 14 -- ZF announced today that its revenue increased by seven percent in 2006 to $15.37 (euro 11.64) billion. The company is benefiting primarily from innovative p ... Continue reading
ALTERNATIVE FUEL TECHNOLOGIES COMPARISON PANEL
Fran Pavley has served three terms in the California State Assembly. She became known as one of the most effective legislators in Sacramento. Serving with integrity and vision, the former Mayor of Agoura Hills and long-term public school teacher, had over 70 of her bills and resolutions become law. During her tenure in ... Continue reading
FEDERAL TAX CREDITS FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES
Ron Smith was born and raised on the East Coast and moved to Los Angeles 23 years ago. He has been involved with the Alternative Fuel Market for the last 14 years. During the last 5 years as President of his own alternative fuels consulting company, Adrianus Resources, Inc., he has written over 400 grants and garnered ... Continue reading
John Frala MAED, Associate Professor, Rio Hondo College. One of the leaders in Alternative Fuels Education, who has brought the demand for a change in energy usage to the publicâs attention through education. Serving as the Co-Coordinator of the Alternative Fuels Department, Co-Coordinator of the oldest and larges ... Continue reading
RV News: New E2 Leads Trend to Integrated Sway Control Hitches
PROVO, Utah--The hottest buzz in the RV industry is the advance from chain-style weight distribution to integrated sway control hitch systems. The new E2â¢, from Progress Mfg. Inc., combines proven rigid trailer brackets with the familiarity of a trunnion-style hitch to provide a hassle-free alternative to common c ... Continue reading
SANDIA MOTORSPORTS PARK INTRODUCES NEW MEXICO FANS TO ASA RACING
For Immediate Release SANDIA MOTORSPORTS PARK INTRODUCES NEW MEXICO FANS TO ASA RACING DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - American Speed Association (December 13, 2006) - Adding another state to the expanding roster of ASA Member Tracks, Sandia Motorsports Park has become the first racetrack in New Mexico to join the organization. ... Continue reading
Metro Inks New Contract with Flexcar -- More Cars, More Locations
WASHINGTON--DC-based Flexcar today announced that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has signed a new contract with the company to significantly extend the partnership between the two organizations that began in 2001 -- bringing more car-sharing service to more Metro riders throughout the nation ... Continue reading
New Euro 5 and 6 Emission Standards are Extremely Challenging
BRUSSELS, December 13 -- The stringent limit values for nitrogen oxide and particulate matter set in the Euro 5 and 6 proposals affirmed today in the European Parliament are extremely challenging for the European automotive industry to comply with. "The European car industry will do its utmost to meet the extremely amb ... Continue reading
Andy Belmont Racing Flocks To Daytona Test With Freshman Group
Andy Belmont Racing Flocks To Daytona Test With Freshman Group DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Thursday, December 14, 2006) - - Andy Belmont Racing (ABR) planning to make their 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series season the strongest yet heads to the final ARCA RE/MAX Series open test session of the 2006 season this week at Daytona Internati ... Continue reading
Recent CIWMB Study Finds Public is Unaware About Tire Maintenance
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--A recent study by the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) on proper tire maintenance found that while three-fourths of those surveyed were aware that they should check their tire pressure regularly, only half do so. Most respondents reported that there was âno needâ to che ... Continue reading
H2 - HyPower to Begin Testing on Ford Engine
WILMINGTON, Del.--HyPower Fuel, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HYPF) is pleased to announce that it will commence testing on a Ford Motor Company gasoline engine with its newly developed high efficiency H2 Reactor. âWe chose the Ford Fusion vehicle for this series of testing because we believe that it should operate well with ... Continue reading
Winter Weather Driving Tips from Pep Boys
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to be ready for winter, which officially begins on December 22. Winter driving conditions can take a toll on your car, affecting performance and safe operation. Pep Boys rec ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Breaks Major Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro News in December 18 Issue
Ford to add sedan and wagon models to Mustang family; Chevrolet to unveil Camaro convertible DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- The December 18 issue of AutoWeek breaks two major stories sure to affect muscle car fans: Ford plans to take the Mustang mainstream with a sedan and a wagon version in 2011 and GM will launch a Camaro conve ... Continue reading
2007 Jeep Patriot Starts at an Entry-Level Price of $14,985
-- Jeep(R) Patriot combines packaging and functionality of a sport- utility vehicle (SUV) with the performance, handling, fuel economy (30 mpg) and price of a compact car or small pickup -- Classic Jeep styling and affordable price appeals to enthusiasts who have always wanted a Jeep -- Standard equipment includes Elec ... Continue reading
2007 North American International Auto Show Economic Impact Projected Between $540 to $550 Million
DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- The economic impact of the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is projected to be consistent with last year, reaching between $540 - $550 million, said David Sowerby, C.F.A., portfolio manager and chief market analyst at Loomis Sayles & Co. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/ ... Continue reading
Air News Brief: EPA Proposes First Onboard Diagnostic Systems for New Large Trucks and Buses
* News Brief * If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006) *EPA Proposes First Onboard Diagnostic Systems for New Large Trucks and Buses* Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov For the first time, EPA is p ... Continue reading
2007 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists Announced
DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- An international group of automotive journalists has selected the Honda Fit, the Saturn Aura and the Toyota Camry as finalists for the 2007 North American Car of the Year. The Chevrolet Silverado, Ford Edge and Mazda CX-7 are finalists for the 2007 North American Truck of the Year. The awards are un ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- NBC Sports will present a two-hour special broadcast of the "International Auto Show" on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 1 p.m. ET. The "International Auto Show" will feature exciting new production and concept vehicles unveiled for first time at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroi ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 13 -- Although the American auto industry is experiencing some economic uncertainty, customers continue to positively rate their car-buying experience. Auto dealers are serving as the industry's "shock absorbers" to maintain balance in a turbulent marketplace, according to Automotive Retailing Today ( ... Continue reading
Thor Class A Motor Homes Up 23% in October
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Dec. 13 -- Thor Industries Inc. said today that its Class A motor home retail unit sales were up 23% and its total motor home sales were up 7% in October. This follows a strong motor home increase of 9% and a towable increase of 7% in September, according to Statistical Surveys, Inc. Thor's motor ... Continue reading
Redesigned '07 Nissan Altima Popular Among Consumers on Cars.com in November
CHICAGO, Dec. 13 -- The newly redesigned Nissan Altima was popular among consumers who visited Cars.com in November, according to the most recent Consumer Search Index. The new Altima, which was unveiled earlier in the year, cracked the top 10 list of most-searched new vehicles for the first time. "The Altima has alway ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide Forecast: 2007 U.S. Auto Sales to Fall Further
DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- CSM Worldwide is predicting another lackluster year of auto sales in the United States. The sales forecasting group at the global automotive forecasting and advisory firm is projecting sales to descend to a nine-year low of 16.2 million units in 2007. "Depleted pent-up demand is at the root of our f ... Continue reading
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 12/13/2006 CONTACT: Gran Roberts, For Immediate Release Marketing Director December 2006 (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Tickets Still Available for Museum's New Year's Eve Event! AUBURN - Tickets are still available for the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum's annual New Year's Eve event ... Continue reading
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