2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Recognized as 'Best Buy' by Consumer Guide(R)
Grand Vitara Out-ranks Nearly 20 Other Vehicles to Receive Top Honors BREA, Calif., Nov. 2 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) has broken its own all-time sales record, rolled out its eagerly anticipated all-new XL7 and SX4, bolstered its dealer network and unveiled an engaging brand campaign. Now, ASMC has ann ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin gets Car Crazy (NHRA/JEGS)
Jeg gets Car Crazy The episode of SpeedTV's popular television program Car Crazy featuring three-time NHRA champion Jeg Coughlin will air at 6:30 p.m. PST, Thursday, Nov. 2. Host Barry Meguiar talks with the 47-time national event winner about his family's love for drag racing and the two of them inspect his â⬠... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Today, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced the launch of Shift_música, a lifestyle platform designed to bring bold and original music experiences to its Hispanic consumer. Through music, Nissan will develop a series of branded consumer events tied to its new model launches as a way to engage ... Continue reading
PennFuture Applauds Passage of Clean Car Rules by IRRC
HARRISBURG, Pa.--Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) today praised the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) for voting 4 - 1 to approve new regulations requiring cars sold in the Commonwealth to meet more protective pollution standards beginning with the 2008 model year. The regulati ... Continue reading
BMW Group Remains on Track for Success in 3rd Quarter
Pre-tax profit rises by 9.4% to euro 720 million Revenue and retail targets for full year confirmed MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 2 -- Following a successful third quarter, the BMW Group is headed for the best year in the company's history. "We are right on track for achieving a record pre-tax profit of euro four billion as we ... Continue reading
EnTire Solutions, LLC Launches Aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- EnTire Solutions, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of two aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) sensors and valve service kits to support current original equipment business. EnTire Solutions has entered into an agreement with Schrader-Bridgeport International, Inc., which will market and ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Reports Third Quarter Results
WESTWOOD, Mass., Nov. 2 -- LoJack Corporation reported today that revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006 increased 5% to $54,866,000, from $52,253,000 in the same period a year ago. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, revenue increased 12% to $162,228,000, from $144,368,000 in the same period ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended October 7, 2006. Earnings per diluted share for the third quarter were $0.56, compared to $0.55 last year. ... Continue reading
What: The all-new 2007 Dodge Nitro is the first mid-size SUV for Dodge, complementing the brand's current lineup, which now consists of passenger cars, minivans, trucks, commercial vehicles and a full-size SUV. The five- passenger Nitro is designed to attract a customer seeking distinctive style, sporty performance alo ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Preliminary Revenues for Fiscal 2007 Second Quarter
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Nov. 2 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. announced today preliminary revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2007, ended October 29, 2006. Company revenues for the quarter were approximately $528 million, a decrease of 16 percent from $630 million in last year's second quarter. Sales of temporary hous ... Continue reading
KONI Challenge new series name for Grand Am Cup
Greetings from Las Vegas! KONI BECOMES NEW SPONSOR OF GRAND-AM CUP FOR 2007 Highly competitive series to be titled KONI Challenge for next three seasons LAS VEGAS, NV (Nov. 1, 2006) - KONI North America, the world leader in shock absorber technology, will take an important role in motorsports in 2007 as the title spons ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Announces Third Quarter Results Webcast
WESTWOOD, Mass., Nov. 2 -- LoJack Corporation announces the following Webcast: What: LoJack Corp reports third quarter results When: November 2 -- 09:00 EST Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=36401 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. You may also participate in th ... Continue reading
Magna announces purchase of Fontana Golf and Sports Club
AURORA, ON, Nov. 2 -- Magna International Inc. ("Magna") (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) today announced that it has purchased the Fontana Golf and Sports Club located in Oberwaltersdorf, Austria from a subsidiary of Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC") for approximately (euro)30 million, subject to various closing and other ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results
COBURG, Ore., Nov. 2 -- Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO ) Revenues for the third quarter were $292.5 million, approximately 1. ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces 3-for-2 Stock Split
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Nov. 2 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors approved a 3-for-2 stock split. The stock split will be issued on Dec. 15, 2006 to shareholders of record on Nov. 15, 2006. ... Continue reading
1960 Chevrolet Corvette Wins 'Best in Show' at Fourth Annual Gran Turismo(TM) Awards,
Hosted by PlayStation(R), Awards Ceremony Honors Automotive Excellence Among SEMA Show Exhibitors LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- In an effort to find the hottest car for its next Gran Turismo(TM) property on a PlayStation(R) platform, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. held its fourth annual Gran Turismo Awards at the SEMA ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Introduces the 650 Horsepower EcoJet - VIDEO STORY
LAS VEGAS - November 2, 2006: On Wednesday, TV talk show host Jay Leno displayed his love for cars and the environment by introducing the EcoJet Concept Car during the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The EcoJet, which was created by Leno's chief car mechanic and caretaker of his pe ... Continue reading
Smart And UnitedAuto Group Agree To General Distributor Agreement
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 2nd, 2006 At 10:50 AM CST In U.S. smart-related news, Ulrich Walker, president of smart, and Roger Penske, chairman of UnitedAuto Group (UAG), agreed on terms and conditions for bringing the smart fortwo to the United States, both signing a General Distributor Agreement (GDA) ... Continue reading
Nissan Anuncia El Lanzamiento De Shift_música
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) anunció hoy el lanzamiento de Shift_música, una plataforma diseñada para llevar experiencias musicales atrevidas y excepcionales a los consumidores hispanos. A través de la música, Nissan desarrollará una serie de eventos en torno a la marca dirigidos ... Continue reading
Dealer Magazine Poll Shows Little Support for Gas Tax
Washington DC November 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that a poll conducted by Dealer Magazine last week showed few auto retailers support the idea of a gas tax as the best way to keep Americans from a dependence on foreign oil. A strong majority, 77 percent, say raising the gas tax is a bad idea, while just 23 ... Continue reading
Ford Reduces Employee Benefits
Washington DC November 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Ford launched a sweeping new round of benefit cuts on Wednesday for U.S. salaried workers and retirees, reports The Detroit News. The cutbacks included elimination of company health insurance for Medicare-eligible salaried retirees in 2008, and, for the ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Awards Aftermarket Design Contenders at the 2006 SEMA Show
Seventh year of recognizing independent designs of Chrysler Group vehicles Designs represent the best ideas and concepts for Chrysler Group vehicles Four product manufacturers recognized Las Vegas, Nov 2, 2006 - Chrysler Group recently announced the winners of its seventh annual Design Excellence Awards at the 2006 Spe ... Continue reading
Toyota May Turn Prius Into Basis Line
Washinton DC November 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota seeking to triple its annual U.S. hybrid sales, Toyota may move to develop a new line of vehicles based on its widely popular hybrid Prius, reports Bloomberg. Jim Lentz, the automaker's executive vice president of U.S. sales, said the U.S. will ac ... Continue reading
Ward's AutoForecasts Calls for North American Capacity to Peak in 2008
Despite recent cutback announcements, North American capacity to peak in two years. Michigan and Ohio among losers in output shift. DETROIT, Nov. 2 -- Despite cutbacks already completed and more planned in 2007 and 2008 at General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co., North America's production capacity will peak in two yea ... Continue reading
Auto Retail Chains Continue to Cut Orders of Detroit Three Vehicles
Washington DC November 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the nation's top auto retail chains are continuing to back away from domestic vehicles in favor of faster selling international nameplate brands, reports The Detroit News. Yesterday, Group 1 Automotive announced plans to scale back orders for American-m ... Continue reading
$34 Billion Specialty Equipment Market is the Reason Behind SEMA - VIDEO NEWS STORY
LAS VEGAS - November 2, 2007: Car experts are not bluffing when they say the specialty car market is a lucrative one, garnering $34 billion a year in sales. Due to this profitable industry, several auto manufacturers and car enthusiasts are gathering in Las Vegas for the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEM ... Continue reading
NHTSA Proposes To Keep Some Vehicle Safety Data Secret
Washington DC November 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration yesterday proposed to keep confidential some vehicle safety data covering consumer complaints, warranty claims, and information on vehicles involved in deaths and injuries, reports The Associated Press. ... Continue reading
Volvo Presents Its Integrated Safety Truck at the 13th ITS World Congress - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
LONDON - November 2, 2006: The Volvo Integrated Safety Truck, the safest truck on Earth according to Volvo, was presented at the 13th World Congress of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in London. With 160 million Euros spent on research, the truck has been equipped with state of the art sensors and monitoring t ... Continue reading
Volvo Looks to Aid Ford Turnaround with Several Model Launches
Washington DC November 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the success of Ford's attempt to turnaround the company may be contingent on its Volvo unit, which is seeking a revival of its own with the launch of seven new models and redesigned versions of current models over the next four years â the most int ... Continue reading
All-New Suzuki Xl7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line TAMPA BAY, Fla., Nov. 2 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Tampa Bay International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars an ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Strong First Half Financial Results
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mazda Reports Strong First Half Financial Results Hiroshima, Japan, Nov. 02, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that its fiscal year 2006 full-year forecast was being revised upwards based on record levels of consolidated revenue, operating ... Continue reading
Consumer Guide Automotive Announces the 2007 Best Buy and Recommended Awards
MORTON GROVE, Ill., Nov. 2 -- Consumer Guide Automotive announced today the recipients of its 2007 Best Buy and Recommended Awards. The annual list, designed to make car buying easier for consumers, represents the best overall values in 17 categories and includes a total of 81 vehicles. The complete list of Consumer Gu ... Continue reading
Total U.S. Auto Sales Up in October 2006
Washington DC November 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that U.S. auto sales in October rose 6.1 percent from a year ago to 1,217,689 units, led by gains from Toyota, Nissan, GM, and Ford. With two months remaining in the year, auto sales are off pace from 2005 by 2.9 percent. Of the top six automakers, only Toyo ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Silverado Classic Hybrid Wins Vehicle Design Award
SEMA's Awards Program Spotlighting Accessory Friendly Vehicles Chooses the Chevrolet Silverado Classic in Best Hybrid Category LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- The Chevrolet Silverado Classic Hybrid -- the first full-size production pickup to utilize hybrid technology -- is also the first hybrid to be recognized as the most access ... Continue reading
Jeep Wrangler Wins Vehicle Design Award
SEMA's Awards Program Spotlighting Accessory Friendly Vehicles Chooses the Jeep Wrangler in Best SUV Category LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- The Jeep Wrangler was recognized as the most accessory friendly SUV at the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, capturing one of four SEMA Vehicle Design Awards and joining a prestigious list of pa ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies Announces Hybrid Vehicle Discount in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio--The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies announces a 10% discount for customers who own a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle. âPeople are starting to choose environmentally friendly hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles in large part because of high gas prices,â said Steve Andersen, President of ... Continue reading
Ford Shelby GT 500 Wins Vehicle Design Award
SEMA's Awards Program Spotlighting Accessory Friendly Vehicles Chooses the Ford Shelby GT 500 in Best Car Category LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- The high-performance Ford Shelby GT 500 was recognized as the most accessory friendly car at the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, capturing one of four SEMA Vehicle Design Awards and joini ... Continue reading
Toyota Tundra Wins Vehicle Design Award
SEMA's Awards Program Spotlighting Accessory Friendly Vehicles Chooses the Toyota Tundra in Best Truck Category LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- The Toyota Tundra was recognized as the most accessory friendly truck at the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, capturing one of three SEMA Vehicle Design Awards to join a prestigious list of p ... Continue reading
New SEMA Vehicle Design Awards Announced
Three New Vehicles and One Hybrid Capture Prestigious Vehicle Design Awards at the 2006 SEMA Show LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- Three new vehicles and one new Hybrid vehicle were recipients of the 2007 SEMA Vehicle Design Awards announced today at the SEMA Show. The awards are presented to the most accessory-friendly vehicle in ... Continue reading
Saleen S7R Completes French GT Season on Magny-Cours
Team Saleen/Oreca Wins Weekend Poles & Final Race IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Racing with an 80 kg weight ballast, Team Saleen/Oreca drivers Soheil Ayari and Bruno Hernandez finished the French GT season on a high note by capturing both poles and winning Sunday's race -- withstanding the most adverse weather conditions. ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry Approved For ARCA Competition
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Lancer and Spyder Lead Mitsubishi Sales Performance in October
CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported October sales of 9,288 units, virtually unchanged from last October's total of 9,292. MMNA's sales have shown consistent growth over the past six months, the first six months of the business year. Sales are expected to increase sign ... Continue reading
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