CSM Worldwide Trendwatch: Top Auto Trends on Display at NAIAS
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Every year the world's leading automakers make dozens of vehicle debuts at the North American International Auto Show, making it arguably the world's most important auto show. This year's edition is no different, and with approximately 60 new production and concept vehicles on the show floor for 2007 ... Continue reading
All-New Jaguar C-XF Makes Its Global Debut at 2007 Detroit Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
All-New Jaguar Concept Car Reveals Dramatic New Design Direction for Future Sport Sedans DETROIT, Mich. January 7, 2007 - The all-new Jaguar C-XF concept car made its global debut today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. A striking interpretation of the design values that are the found ... Continue reading
January 7, 2007 - Detroit - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2007 Tundra CrewMax full-size pickup at a press conference here today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. CrewMax, arriving at dealers in March, will join the Tundra Regular Cab and Tundra Double Cab models, which a ... Continue reading
Staged by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) for 100 years in 2007 One of the world's six most important motor shows Important stage for Mercedes-Benz premieres in America It was a German who brought the automobile to America. At the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, a motorized vehicle was displayed in ... Continue reading
Rolls Royce Introduces the Phantom Drophead Coupé at NAIAS - VIDEO ENHANCED
DETROIT - January 7, 2007: Ian Robertson, Rolls Royce's Chairman and Chief Executive, opened his company's press conference at the Detroit Auto Show today with optimistic words about Rolls Royce's newchapter in its illustrous history (since the acquisition by BMW), and then followed by helping to unveil the stunning ne ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show BMW Debuts New 3 Series Convertible - VIDEO ENHANCED
January 7, 2007 DETROIT - A sleek new 3 Series convertible with BMW's first retractable hardtop made its worldwide debut today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The car will be available in US showrooms starting at the end of March. âBMW has over 70 years experience in producing dynamic convertib ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show; 2008 Infiniti QX Debuts
DETROIT--Following a record setting sales trend and the successful launch of the all-new G sedan, Infiniti is keeping the momentum going with todayâs unveiling of the 2008 Infiniti QX full-size luxury sport utility vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With a new interior and refined ex ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show Mercedes Debuts Luxury 4-door Convertible Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED
DETROIT January 7, 2007; Mercedes-Benz unveiled a super-elegant 4-door convertible concept car today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show; and the carmaker said the Concept Ocean Drive could become reality if demand becomes evident. The concept derives from the 12-cylinder Mercedes-Benz S600 because of th ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show; Subaru Debuts Re-Designed 2008 Legacy and Outback - VIDEO ENHANCED
New Legacy 3.0R Sedan is First US 6-Cylinder Legacy Model and Features SI-DRIVE All 6-Cylinder Models Gain SI-DRIVE System VDC Stability System Availability Expanded DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Subaru of America, Inc., today presented the North American debut of its re-designed 2008 Subaru Legacy and Outback models, at the 2007 ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show; Ford Embarks on Cyberspace Odyssey - VIDEO ENHANCED
DETROIT â New Ford President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally reached for the stars this morning at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, as he sync'd up with Microsoft President Bill Gates via satellite from the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show to introduce the partnership between Ford and M ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show; Acura Shows Next NSX?
DETROIT â This afternoon saw the worldwide debut of the Advanced Sports Car Concept, heir-apparent to Acura's sports icon, the NSX, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Distinguished by sharp angles and futuristic sculpting, the concept features what the manufacturer calls subtle cues associated wit ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show; Audi V12 Diesel-powered SUV Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED
DETROIT -- Three-time Grammy winner Seal sang at todayâs Audi press conference as the Q7 V12 TDI concept made its worldwide debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The German automaker also showed a production Q7 fitted with a 3.0-liter diesel engine that uses Bluetec technology, which Audi share ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: International Car Of The Year Awards
TheAutoChannel.com By Martha Hindes, Drum roll, please. Enter stage right the woman with the catchy name and well-toned frame, clad in white trimmed black chiffon and impossibly high heeled shoes who manages in one quick verbal jab to devastate the often stuffy atmosphere of awards ceremony. If that gives the idea this ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today unveiled two new vehicles at a press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit â Nissanâs first entry into the small crossover SUV market, the 2008 Rogue, and an advanced design study, the Nissan Bevel Concept. âWeâre proud to ... Continue reading
DETROIT - January 7, 2007: At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mercedes-Benz presented its broad range of all-wheel drive cars and SUVs on a 7,250 sq. ft. (570 sq. meter ice rink). This yearâs show celebrates two important centennials: the 100th anniversary of the Detroit Auto Show, as well a ... Continue reading
New GM Cars Share Stage With Stars at 2007 Detroit Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
DETROIT - January 7, 2007: New cars were not the only celebrities on hand during the first day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. To help celebrate the opening of this event, celebrities including Carmen Electra, Jennifer Hudson (from the movie âDreamgirlsâ) and Mario Lopez were present ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Acura 'Advanced Sports Car Concept' Debuts - VIDEO ENHANCED
Concept Provides a Glimpse of the Next Generation Acura Exotic Sports Car DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The show-stopping Acura "Advanced Sports Car Concept" made its world debut today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The dynamically styled concept provides a preview of the design direction for the successor to ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Toyota Stages World Debut of All-New 2007 Tundra CrewMax
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2007 Tundra CrewMax full-size pickup at a press conference here today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. CrewMax, arriving at dealers in March, will join the Tundra Regular Cab and Tundra Double Cab models, which arrive in ... Continue reading
* Fifth generation of industry-leading Chrysler Group minivans to arrive this fall * All-new exterior and interior design for a more contemporary appearance * Thirty-five new or improved features make the 2008 Chrysler Group minivans 'family rooms on wheels' * Five models, three distinct seating and storage systems and ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - GM Sweeps North American Car & Truck of the Year Awards - VIDEO ENHANCED
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The Saturn Aura is the 2007 North American Car of the Year, while the Chevrolet Silverado is the 2007 North American Truck of the Year, it was announced today. The awards are unique in North America because, instead of being given by a single media outlet, the winners are chosen by 49 automotive jour ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Saturn Aura Named North American Car of the Year
Panel of journalists selects Aura from among 31 eligible vehicles for year's best car; Aura wins over import competition Detroit - At a press conference today to kick off the North American International Auto Show, the Saturn Aura was named the North American Car of the Year. The award is presented annually by a jury o ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 7 -- New-vehicle retail sales are expected to increase moderately to 13.2 million cars and light trucks in 2007 -- up from 13.0 million in 2006 -- according to J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Forecasting. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a ) Retail trans ... Continue reading
DAKAR: VOLKSWAGEN CLAIMS TOP FIVE POSITIONS ON FIRST STAGE
WOLFSBURG, Germany - Volkswagen occupies the first five positions on the leader board after the Dakar Rallyâs opening stage. The opening dayâs stage in Portugal was won by local matador Carlos Sousa with his German co-driver Andreas Schulz in a Volkswagen Race Touareg 2 entered by Lagos Team. Giniel de Villie ... Continue reading
Leading-edge Product Is Unveiled Today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Johnson Controls , an industry leader in developing overhead systems for vehicles, today unveiled its latest interior roof product that offers expanded performance and versatility for consumers and automakers al ... Continue reading
Company's Mobile Device Gateway Offers Connectivity - Through Bluetooth and USB With Intuitive User Interfaces DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- In recent years, consumers increasingly have sought to use portable electronic devices in the vehicle, including MP3 music players, Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, personal navigation systems ... Continue reading
Flexible seats and other innovations enhance cabin appeal for GMC Acadia DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The new 2007 GMC Acadia crossover sport- utility vehicle (SUV) from General Motors is among the many cars and trucks on the exhibit floor at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) that feature interior conten ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Johnson Controls Unveils New Floor Console Product
Innovative Console Offers Unique Design and More Storage Space That's Easier to Access DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The all-new Access Floor Console from Johnson Controls is another example of how the company is able to maintain its industry leadership by delivering innovative products and leveraging process technologies that en ... Continue reading
With Its Ultra-Thin Seatback, New Front-Seat System Increases Knee Room for Second-Row Passengers DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The Slim Seat -- a groundbreaking concept in vehicle seating from Johnson Controls -- will debut today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Designed for front-seat appli ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports Highest Sales Growth in a Decade Outside North America
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, and STUTTGART, Germany, January 7 -- - 2006 sales increased 15 percent over 2005, the highest year-over-year growth in 10 years - Total sales of 206,925 units marked second best year in the last decade - 19 consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains - December 2006 sales (20,845 units) wer ... Continue reading
Lincoln MKR Concept Features New Design Direction
DETROIT - January 7, 2007: Lincoln is pulling the wraps off a head-turning new concept car, signaling its design strategy for the next- generation of premium American vehicles and launching a new engine family. The new concept is making its debut today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The Lincoln MKR ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Suzuki Lifts Curtain on Flix Concept
Movie-theater-style XL7 Concept Vehicle - a True Show Stopper DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Fresh off a record-setting 2006, when American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) enjoyed automobile sales in excess of 100,000 vehicles for the first time in its 21-year history, Suzuki emerges at the 2007 North American International Auto S ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce To Launch Phantom Drophead Coupé at 2007 Detroit Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
LONDON - December 30, 2006: 30 December 2006 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its new Phantom Drophead Coupé at the Detroit Motor Show on Sunday 7 January. Production of the new car will start at Goodwood in the summer of 2007. The two-door, four-seat convertible is a less formal interpretation of classic Rolls-Royc ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Building on its legacy of bold muscle cars, Ford is introducing today a modern, all-American sedan concept at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The new concept combines "Built Ford Tough" attitude with the sporty elegance of its iconic 1960s sedans. The Ford Interceptor concept comes e ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Ford Airstream Concept; Crossover Model of the Future
* Crossover growth is exploding: Ford Airstream Concept speaks to the future of crossovers as the market segment is projected to top 3 million units annually by the end of the decade. * Green Journey: Ford Airstream Concept is powered by a new plug-in hydrogen hybrid fuel cell - called HySeries Drive - that operates un ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Focus Demonstrated Ford's Commitment to Small Cars
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The 2008 Ford Focus is redesigned inside and out with a bold new exterior, a modern interior and a long list of new safety and technology features, including Ford Sync(TM) -- Ford's exclusive fully integrated, voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system for mobile phones and digita ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The Ford Five Hundred sedan packs nearly 30 percent more power and boasts a new look inside and out for the 2008 model year. On sale by summer 2007, the Five Hundred features a new front end resembling the popular Ford Fusion, more horsepower and torque thanks to a new 3.5-liter V-6 engine, a new six ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt - GM's Concept Electric Vehicle - Could Nearly Eliminate Trips to the Gas Station
DETROIT, January 7 -- - Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=59428&keygroup=bild - The Chevrolet Volt concept sedan, powered by the E-flex System - GM's next-generation electric propulsion syste ... Continue reading
DETROIT--It's been nearly 100 years, but Thomas Edisonâs belief in electricity as a viable propulsion system for automobiles is one step closer to reality due to the efforts of General Motors and General Electric. Today, GE participated in General Motorsâ unveiling of its newest concept vehicle, the Chevrolet ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. unveiled a new entertainment and communication system running on software from Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile , Research) that aims to bring the connectivity of a computer to the car. The "Sync" system allows drivers to make hands-free phone calls, listen to music on ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - GM to Reveal "The Volt" New Electric Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
DETROIT, Jan 7, 2007; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that struggling auto giant General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile , Research) on Sunday revived its once-failed idea of a mass-market electric car, unveiling a new "concept" car called the Volt designed to use little or no gasoline. Introduced at th ... Continue reading
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