2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Review
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Engine: 4.0-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 251 hp/259 lb.-ft. Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 121.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 202.5 x 76.9 x 68.8 in. Tires: P225/65R17 Cargo volume: 32.3/83.7/140.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Navistar's Growth Actions Continue to Gain Traction Despite Weak Truck Industry
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Sustained strength in military and export shipments continue to drive the growth strategy of Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC: NAVZ) despite softness in traditional markets, the company reported today in its first quarter operational update. The company expects âexpansionary shipmen ... Continue reading
ECOtality's eTec Completes Minit-Charger Integration
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a wholly owned subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc. (a renewable energy company that acquires and commercially advances clean electric technologies and applications, today announced it has completed its integration of Minit-Charger. Effective immediate ... Continue reading
Siemens PLM Software Named 2008 Automotive News Pace Awards Finalist
Distinction Recognizes UGS Synergy as an Information Technology Innovation PLANO, Texas and DETROIT, March 18 -- Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced the company has be ... Continue reading
Ricardo Establishes Center for Development of Battery Systems for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Battery Systems Development Center will feature large HEV/EV-capable battery cyclers, will specialize in turnkey vehicle battery systems development VAN BUREN TWP., Mich, March 18 -- Ricardo, Inc., a leading independent engineering firm specializing in total vehicle fuel economy and efficiency, has announced the establ ... Continue reading
Chrysler and Washtenaw County Collaborate to Test Winds for Clean Energy Production
-- Washtenaw County energy initiative to study winds' potential for clean energy -- 26-Story (264-foot) meteorological test tower sited at Chrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds -- 12- to 18-month test will determine future of wind energy in Western Washtenaw County -- University of Michigan atmospheric scientists lend exper ... Continue reading
LONDON--âConsumer Telematics systems are becoming more popular due to the growing awareness of car manufacturers, telematics service providers, governments, and drivers about the benefits of positioning and communications technologies in cars for improved safety, security, efficiency, convenience, infotainment, co ... Continue reading
Eden Energy Advances Practicality of Hydrogen Cars
LITTLETON, Colo.--Eden Energy Ltd. (ASX:EDE), through its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary Hythane Company LLC, today announced it has received a U.S. patent for its cryogenic storage vessels for liquid hydrogen. Among the applications, the new technology will advance the practicality of hydrogen cars by optimizing energy ... Continue reading
Readers Identified and Recalled Toyota Ads by Creative Productions Most Often for Second Consecutive Year LONG BEACH, Calif., March 18 -- Creative Productions, an integrated marketing and promotions agency, announced that it received for the second consecutive year ImportCar magazine 2007 Readers' Choice award for smar ... Continue reading
Eden Energy patent advances alternative fuel technology
March 18, 2008 For Immediate Release Contact: Jennifer Violette: 508.620.6664, jenv@commcreative.com Eden Energy Advances Practicality of Hydrogen Cars Patented New Energy Storage System Is Smaller and More Efficient Littleton, CO--Eden Energy Ltd. (ASX:EDE), through its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary Hythane Company LLC ... Continue reading
Collision Repair Sector Gets Boost from GEICO
HONOLULU--GEICO and the Auto Body and Painting Association of Hawaii (ABPAH) recently partnered for a new apprenticeship program aimed at improving training and providing job opportunities in the auto body field. GEICO kicked off the program today by presenting Kurodaâs Auto Body, Inc. with a contribution to its a ... Continue reading
Number One! Winnebago Industries Recognized as Top Selling Motor Home Manufacturer
FOREST CITY, Iowa--For the seventh consecutive year, Winnebago Industries, Inc. has earned the top selling motor home manufacturer honor according to Statistical Surveys, Inc., a retail reporting service in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For calendar 2007, Winnebago Industries dealers retailed more Class A and Class C motor h ... Continue reading
Experienced Global Business Executive and Automotive Industry Veteran Will Further Accelerate J.D. Power's International Expansion WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 18 -- J.D. Power and Associates announced today that Finbarr O'Neill, former CEO and vice chairman of Reynolds and Reynolds, is joining J.D. Power as senior ... Continue reading
Bedford Park, Illinois Chooses American Traffic Solutions to Run Photo Enforcement Program
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--The Village of Bedford Park, Illinois selected American Traffic Solutions (ATS) as the vendor for the villageâs photo enforcement safety program. Selected intersections will be equipped with ATSâ latest ultra high resolution digital cameras. According to Bedford Park Police Captain Dan Godf ... Continue reading
AssuranceAmerica Corporation Announces First Policy in Arizona
ATLANTA--ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTCBB: ASAM), an Atlanta based insurance holding company with operations in the Southeastern & Southwestern United States announced today that AssuranceAmerica Insurance Company wrote its first auto insurance policy in the state of Arizona. While its insurance company or managing ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com Names Most Requested Vehicles to Lease
Corvette Still #1, Hybrid Models Becoming More Popular CINCINNATI, March 18 -- Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com. Information was collected durin ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 18 -- New-vehicle sales in 2008 are expected to reach their lowest levels since 1994, dropping to 14.95 million cars and light trucks, according to J.D. Power and Associates. New-vehicle sales for 2008 were originally forecasted at 15.7 million units. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
April is National Car Care Month -- A Good Time to Take Control of Your Gas Expenses
BETHESDA, Md., March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- April is National Car Care Month, the time of year to focus on taking better care of your second largest investment. Especially now, with record high gas prices, regular vehicle maintenance is even more important as it can increase gas mileage by as much as 10 percent, ... Continue reading
USA TODAY and NADA Name Winner of Dealer Innovation Award
MCLEAN, Va., March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- USA TODAY and the National Automobile Dealers Association will present the 2007 Dealer Innovation Award today to Jim Hand, president of Hand Motors in Manchester Center, Vt. Hand was selected from four finalists as the national winner of the annual award. The USA TODAY D ... Continue reading
PressurePro Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems to be standard feature on Foretravel Motorcoaches
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PressurePro Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems to be standard feature on Foretravel Motorcoaches Contact: Vanessa Zaroor Marketing Manager Advantage PressurePro Phone: 816-887-3505 FAX: 816-887-3705 E-Mail: vzaroor@advantagepressurepro.com PressurePro TPM Systems to be Standard Feature on Foretravel ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, March 18 -- XM announced that real-time XM NavWeather, the in-vehicle weather tracking service for navigation, will be available as on the Acura TSX. The vehicle was unveiled today at the 2008 New York Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center. 2009 Acura TSX and RL drivers will be first to experience the new X ... Continue reading
U.S. New Light-Vehicle Sales in 2008 Forecasted to Reach Lowest Point in More Than a Decade
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 18 March 2008 - New-vehicle sales in 2008 are expected to reach their lowest levels since 1994, dropping to 14.95 million cars and light trucks, according to J.D. Power and Associates. New-vehicle sales for 2008 were originally forecasted at 15.7 million units. "While the automotive industry's ... Continue reading
SpadaVettureSport has started the production of its supercar "Codatronca".
After three months of tests and trials Spadaconcept - the Italian design studio founded by Paolo Spada (former designer at Smart and Honda) together with his father Ercole, (former chief designer at Zagato and BMW), Domiziano Boschi (former Mc Kinsey) and Wojtek Sokolowski - has launched the production of its supercar, ... Continue reading
Smart Aznom Tender to Track Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
The new born is Aznom Smart Tender to Track. Thanks to the exclusive right to use the brand "Autodromo Nazionale di Monza" , we could create 10 limited editions of a sportive and charming Smart, in pure Aznom style. ... Continue reading
Grande Punto Sticker Lab: the place for customisation
"Grande Punto Stickers Lab", a new Internet venture developed by Fiat in conjunction with ARC Leo Burnett, will be online until 30 April. Users of this digital workshop are asked to work with the Fiat Team to come up with new customisation designs for one of the most successful models in the range: the Fiat Grande Punt ... Continue reading
Camouflage and disguise: Fight against prototype paparazzi
Camouflage and disguise are crucial when new model prototypes first leave the well-protected confines of the design studio or workshop and head out onto the test track or open road. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Launches Three Diesel Powered SUV's at New York Auto Show
by Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising Editor With the price of oil reaching $111 a barrel and gasoline headed for the unthinkable $4 per gallon, the best answer to the fuel and environmental issues is diesel. And one of the first auto compa-nies to respond to the changing dynamics of the marketplace is Mercedes B ... Continue reading
Restyled Mercedes-Benz Roadsters and 4 Door Coupe Debut at New York Auto Show
By Marty Bernstein Marketing & Advertising Editor Just a few weeks ago Mercedes-Benz was the official sponsor of New York Fashion Week â the twice a year homage and immersion to fashion and design â held in the fashion capital of the world, New York City. Itâs only fair the venerable company will showcas ... Continue reading
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