Chrysler Group Recalls 2007 Vehicles to Reprogram Brake System Computers
WASHINGTON December 22, 2006; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group said Friday it was recalling more than 60,000 vehicles to reprogram a brake system computer to avoid the loss of antilock brakes and traction control. The recall involves 62,369 model year 2007 Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler 300, Jeep Co ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel - Professional Automotive Journalist's Story INDEX
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2007 Cadillac SRX Review - What a Woman Wants Behind the Wheel
2007 Cadillac SRX Crossover SUV Date: December, 2006 Word Count: 745 When you think of Cadillac - words like quality, luxury and tradition most often come to mind. The 2007 Cadillac SRX full-size luxury crossover SUV embodies all those values, and then some. The Cadillac SRX is designed to fit the consumerâs need ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Lexus IS250 AWD ENGINE: 2.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 204 hp @ 6400 rpm/185 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 107.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 180.1 x 70.9 x 56.1 in. TIRES: 225/45R17 CARGO VOLUME: 13.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2005 Jaguar Super V8 LWB Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG MODEL: Jaguar Super V8 LWB ENGINE: : 4.2-liter supercharged V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: : 390 hp @ 6,100 rpm/399 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with sport and normal modes WHEELBASE 124.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 205.3 x 76.5 x 57.3 in. TIRES: 255/40ZR19 CARGO: 16.4 cu. f ... Continue reading
Bankruptcy Court Issues Ruling on Pittsburgh Corning Reorganization Plan
PITTSBURGH--The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued a decision denying confirmation of the most recent amended plan of reorganization for Pittsburgh Corning Corporation after normal business hours last evening. Although denying confirmation, the decision viewed favorably many ... Continue reading
MAXXAM Inc. Files Response to FDIC Appeal
Federal Court Brief Counters Baseless, Failed Agency Claims NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 22 -- In a brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit today, MAXXAM Inc. (AMEX:MXM) rejected the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) recent appeal as an attempt to prolong the inevitable and avoid paying $72 m ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE Arca:PII) announced today that the Company has entered into a share purchase agreement dated December 22, 2006 to sell approximately 1.38 million shares of KTM Power Sports AG ("KTM") to a subsidiary of KTM's largest shareholder, Cross Industries AG ("Cross"), for a purchase p ... Continue reading
Syntel Announces Management Changes
TROY, Mich.--Syntel, Inc. today announced the promotion of Keshav R. Murugesh to the role of President, in addition to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Keshav has been serving as COO since October 1, 2004. In addition, the Company announced the appointment of Arvind Godbole to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Murugesh, 43, ... Continue reading
Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for the Automotive Aficionado
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor OMG! Suddenly you remember you must get a gift for that special person, colleague, client, customer or relative who should have been on your Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanza gift list. Not to worry. Weâve got your back with our annual list of gift items that are readily av ... Continue reading
Ford Boss Outlines Radical Overhaul
Washington DC December 22, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that after placing the company's assets for collateral in a $23.5 billion credit deal, Ford's new CEO Alan Mulally last week told directors of his plan to plow through "gut-wrenching" change to achieve profitability by 2009, reports The Wall Street Journal. ... Continue reading
HONDA RIDGELINE International Truck of the Year By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Ridgeline is Hondaâs award-winning full-size pickup truck. And we really mean award-winning. Honda swept car and truck of the year awards this year at the major motor shows with the advanced new Civic and the innovativ ... Continue reading
Mercedes May Consider Small Car for U.S. If Current Trends Continue
Washington DC December 22, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that if fuel prices stay high and U.S. demand swells for cars such as the Mercedes-Benz B-Class compact in Europe, Mercedes may consider a compact car for the U.S., Group Research Chief Thomas Weber said, reports Reuters. "At present, the U.S. market is onl ... Continue reading
Toyota Sets 2007 Production Target, Preps to Unseat GM as World's No. 1 Automaker
Washington DC December 22, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota has set new records in sales for the greater part of 2006, and according to the Japanese automaker and industry analysts this is a trend likely to continue next year as the company looks to trump GM as the world's No. 1 automaker. Today, Toyota ... Continue reading
What Are the Implications of Greater Leather Consumption on Prices, Quality and Sources of Supply?
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47523) has announced the addition of Automotive Leather in Europe 2007 to their offering. The specification of leather is being used more and more by car manufacturers in Europe to add luxury and differentiation to their vehicle interiors ... Continue reading
Success at RV Industry Show Provides a Glimpse of Fleetwood's Prosperous future
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Dec. 22 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, today announced its success at RVIA's 44th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, KY. New products and floor plans drove a record amount of traffic into Fleetwood's display, resulting in positive sales numbers and increased d ... Continue reading
Irwindale Speedway Announces 2007 Oval Track Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kevin OâBrien (626) 358-1100 (626) 674-3612 cell 2007 IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY OVAL TRACK SCHEDULE FEATURES 37 EVENTS July 4th NASCAR Grand National West Race and Fireworks Show; Drifting; Jesse James No Love Charity Ride and World Figure 8 Championship Among Schedule Highlights IRWINDALE, ... Continue reading
Research & Markets: Review the Financial Strategy of the Auto Vehicle Manufacture - Amcast
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47542) has announced the addition of Amcast 2006 Company Profile Edition 3 to their offering. This new company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the worlds largest a ... Continue reading
MINI: Next Generation & Convertible Sidwalk for NAIAS Debut
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
Manheim DRIVE Center Hosts First-Ever "Hundred Grander" Sale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Andrea Mills December 21, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 Manheim DRIVE CENTER HOSTS FIRST-EVER "HundRED GRANDER" SALE ATLANTA ----- Manheim DRIVE Center hosted its inaugural "Hundred Grander" sale on December 12. The event featured more than 35 vehicles from consignors includin ... Continue reading
Keep the Skidding and Sliding on the Slopes -- Not on the Highway, Says Goodyear
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 21 -- For many people, the winter season means a welcome opportunity to ski, skate, sled and slide. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) However, Goodyear officials recommend those types of activities should be confined to the slopes and rinks, and not practiced on the highways ... Continue reading
As Temperature Drops So Does Tire Inflation - Goodyear Explains
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 21 -- With the official start of winter arriving, many areas of the country are faced with consistently chilly, even sub-freezing temperatures. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) This time of year serves as a reminder that a drop in tire inflation pressures corresponds with th ... Continue reading
The Riders Have Spoken: Victory Motorcycles Receives High Ratings From J.D. Power and Associates
MEDINA, Minn.--âWith the release of this information from J.D. Power and Associates, we believe itâs clear that Victory Motorcycles has played a key role in raising the bar of consumer expectations â not only in the American V-Twin market, but in the motorcycle industry as a whole,â said Mark Blackw ... Continue reading
Vehicle Maintenance: A New Year's Promise That Pays Off
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If cars could talk, what would they say? Would they feel cared for or neglected by their owners, and would they eventually trade in their owners as a way to get maintained? If your car has been taken for granted, the start of the New Year is an ideal time to make things ... Continue reading
Skanska USA is Named Construction Manager of Nissan HQ
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- Nissan North America, Inc. announced today that Skanska USA Building Inc. has been named the construction manager of its North American headquarters project in Franklin, Tenn. The corporate headquarters located 10 miles south of downtown Nashville will represent a capital investment in excess of $100 ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Cars: Year-End Incentives Not Always a Good Deal
Short-Term Savings Can Be Long-Term Expenses YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For new-car shoppers, 'tis the season to be jolly as attractive year-end deals could save buyers thousands of dollars. But not all deals are created equal, warns Consumer Reports, the country's largest and oldest consumer-pro ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47594) has announced the addition of âMagnesium Alloys and their Applications: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and Their Applicationsâ to their offering. The need for light-weight materials, e ... Continue reading
RAC Ranks Highest in Satisfying Roadside Assistance Customers in the UK
LONDON, December 21 -- The RAC ranks highest in satisfying emergency roadside assistance customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates UK Roadside Assistance StudySM released today. The study, which evaluates 16 different aspects of the roadside assistance experience, is based on the evaluations of nearly 3,000 ... Continue reading
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