Edmunds.com Forecasts October Auto Sales: Industry Up Approximately Ten Percent Over Last Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.23 million units, a 7.5 percent increase from October 2005, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This October had 25 selling days, one less than last October 2005. When adjusted ... Continue reading
Valeo Raytheon Blind Spot Detection System Selected as "2007 Automotive News PACE Award" Finalist
PARIS, France, October 26 -- Valeo Raytheon Systems today announced that its Blind Spot Detection system has been selected as a finalist for the 2007 Automotive News PACE Awards in the Product Innovation category. The system is expected to contribute to reducing collisions with unseen vehicles during lane change manoeu ... Continue reading
2007 Porsche Boxster, Cayman and 911 Earn Edmunds.com Editors’ Most Wanted Awards
ATLANTA--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today named its 2007 Edmunds.com Editorsâ Most Wanted Vehicle awards, and Porsche won in four categories: Vehicle Category Award History 2007 Porsche Boxster Convertible under $60,000 First-time winner 2007 Porsche Cayman Coupe under $60 ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Announces Third Quarter Results Webcast
WESTWOOD, Mass., October 26 -- 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 i ... Continue reading
End of Daylight Savings Time Increases Risk of Drowsy Driving
National Road Safety Foundation Offers Tips to Stay Awake on the Road; More Than a Third of Drivers Admit to Falling Asleep at Wheel NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- When we set our clocks back an hour Saturday night, our nation's roads and highways will become a bit more dangerous, according to the National Road Safety Foundation ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reports Third-Quarter Earnings
- Announces 4 acquisitions with annual revenue of approximately $200 million FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 26 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2006 third- quarter net income from continuing operations of $85 million or $0.40 per share on revenue of $5.0 billion, compared to year ... Continue reading
PARIS, France, October 26 -- Valeo Raytheon Systems annonce aujourd'hui que son système de détection d'un obstacle dans l'angle mort a été sélectionné pour figurer sur la liste des finalistes des Automotive News PACE (<< Premier Automobile Suppliers Contributions to Excellence >>) Awards 2007 dans la catégorie I ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi "i" takes Good Design Grand Prize 2006
TOKYO - October 26, 2006: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced yesterday that the "i" minicar has been awarded the "Good Design Grand Prize 2006" (the prize of the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry) in the Good Design Award*1 run by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization. The "i" is the first minic ... Continue reading
Ryder Executives to Address Stephens Logistics & Transportation Services Conference
MIAMI, Oct. 26 -- Ryder System, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Swienton and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mark Jamieson will present a Company update at the 2006 Stephens Logistics & Transportation Services Conference. Who: Ryder System, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer G ... Continue reading
PARIS, France, October 26 -- - La tôle proviendra de l'usine de laminage neuf-brisach d'Alcan L'unité Alcan Tôles de spécialité a signé avec Valeo (France) un accord pluriannuel en vertu duquel elle fournira de la tôle d'aluminium destinée aux systèmes thermiques automobiles fabriqués par les usines européen ... Continue reading
Ford Edge Crossover Vehicle Offers Gentex Mirror
ZEELAND, Mich., Oct. 26 -- 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 Ford Edge. Ford's new crossover vehicle, the Edge, offers a Gentex interior auto- dimming mirror as standar ... Continue reading
Aveo Car, Video Camera and College Students Part of Chevrolet's New Ad Tactic - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
DETROIT - October 26, 2007: Rather than using traditional media outlets like television, Chevrolet is using the Internet, 16 college students and eight Aveo cars to target the highly sought 18 to 25-year-old demographic. As part of its "Livin' Large!" campaign, Chevrolet has selected two students from eight different u ... Continue reading
Modified Driving Patterns Likely to Impact Automotive Product Sales
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.--Automotive products and services companies are hoping that falling gas prices will lead to increased driving. According to leading consumer and retail information company The NPD Group, automotive maintenance and repair activities may be less robust in 2007 if miles driven do not rebound. The inc ... Continue reading
Fiat Announces New BRAVO World Premiere - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
October 26, 2006: On January 29, the new Fiat Bravo will be presented to the international media in Rome, going on the market all over Europe in the following weeks. Developed by the Fiat Style Centre, the model is built in the Piedimonte S. Germano plant (Frosinone, Italy), and aims to become a benchmark in the most i ... Continue reading
Trick-or-Treaters are at Higher Risk on Halloween, Says AAA Michigan
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Halloween is an exciting time of year for many young people, but it also holds its share of hidden dangers. AAA Michigan reminds parents and caregivers to take extra precautions if their children will be trick-or-treating on neighborhood streets. "The risk of becoming a pedestrian fatality i ... Continue reading
OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 26 -- What started out as a cautionary wristband for DriversEd.com students has grown into a teen forum that separates the facts from the noise about the dangers of drinking and driving. Because ethyl alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug in the United States and the age at which most ... Continue reading
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & SEATTLE--Hydrogen Power, Inc. announced today that it is participating alongside the worlds leading auto manufacturers at the 2007 International Auto Show held at the Qwest Field Event Center in Seattle, Washington, on October 25-29, 2006. HPIâs internal combustion engine vehicle hydrogen conver ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Edge Crossover Review
FORD EDGE 2007 A Crucial Leg of the Journey of Fordâs Way Forward By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau We had a close look at, and a little wheel time in, Fordâs fresh new mid-size crossover sport-utility (CUV) called Edge in San Francisco last week. First presented at the Detroit auto show last Jan ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Blizzard' Concept Vehicle at 2006 Seattle Auto Show
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line SEATTLE, Oct. 25 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Seattle Auto Show with its full line of exciting cars and SUVs, including the a ... Continue reading
Autobytel Announces Most Requested Vehicles for Q3
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel has announced its latest Consumer Choice report, revealing the most requested vehicles and overall buying decisions among Autobytelâs millions of shoppers during the third quarter. Hereâs a quick look at the big winners and losers for Q3, and the trends that defined the quarter on Au ... Continue reading
Mercedes S550 4MATIC Added To MBUSA.com
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 25th, 2006 At 3:35 PM CST With winter quickly approaching and snow already arriving in some parts of the country, those of you living in less than tropical climates will be pleased to hear that the Mercedes S550 4MATIC has just been added to Mercedes-Benz USA's website. Althou ... Continue reading
Cellport Licenses Worldwide Telematics Patents to Continental AG
Patented Handset Connectivity and Mobile Technology Portfolios Enhance Wireless-to-Vehicle Interfaces BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 25 -- Cellport Systems, creator of patented wireless-to-vehicle Telematics portfolios, has granted Continental AG (Continental) worldwide licenses to use Cellport's Handset Connectivity Systems (HC ... Continue reading
Statement From DaimlerChrysler Regarding Speculation on the Potential Sale of Chrysler Group
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 25 -- Statement attributable to Hartmut Schick, Senior Vice President - Corporate Communications, DaimlerChrysler AG: DaimlerChrysler reaffirms its previous statements made to the media that there are no plans to sell Chrysler Group. During today's third-quarter earnings an ... Continue reading
Infiniti Captures Two Edmunds.Com Editors' Most Wanted Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Edmunds.com, a respected online resource for automotive information, today presented Infiniti with two âEdmunds.com Editorsâ Most Wantedâ awards. The 2007 Infiniti M luxury performance sedan earned the Edmunds.com Editorsâ Most Wanted Sedan Under $45,000 award, while the 2007 Infin ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto annonce des résultats record pour le troisième trimestre
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan--United Auto Group, Inc. , un détaillant automobile international, a annoncé aujourd'hui un bénéfice tiré des activités poursuivies de $36,4 millions et un bénéfice par action associé de $0,39 pour le troisième trimestre, soit une augmentation de 7,8% et 8,3%, respectivement, par ra ... Continue reading
BRUXELLES, October 25 -- Les trois quarts des 20 principales marques automobiles commercialisées en Europe l'année dernière n'ont pas réussi à améliorer leurs économies de carburant au rythme nécessaire pour atteindre un objectif clé de l'UE en matière de contrôle du réchauffement climatique, selon les nouv ... Continue reading
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Many parents rightfully worry about their kids being on the road on Friday and Saturday nights, but a new AAA Minnesota/Iowa analysis of crash data shows another time of the week – the after school hours – rivals weekend nights as the most deadly for teen drivers. The data reinforce the need for ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal First Half Ended September 30, 2006
JapanCorp: Honda Announces Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal First Half Ended September 30, 2006 Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that in the first half of the current fiscal year, it realized a sixth consecutive all-time record for consolidated net sales ... Continue reading
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