Road Trip: 2007 BMW 3-Series Convertible - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW
⢠Fourth-generation 3 Series Convertibles featuring a first-for-BMW retractable hardtop with power-operated three-piece steel roof for enhanced safety and outstanding vehicle dynamics ⢠335i Convertible equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline, 6-cylinder engine with 300 hp & 300 lb-ft of torque and ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Glove Boxes - Key and Niche Players Worldwide
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c52802) has announced the addition of Glove Boxes - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Glove Boxes in Millions of US$. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., March 27 -- Melissa Lavoie, an 11th grade student from International Academy in Bloomfield Hills, has earned a chance to compete for a $20,000 college scholarship in the AAA Travel High School Challenge, a nationwide competition on travel and geography knowledge. This May, Lavoie will travel to Orlando ... Continue reading
Washington DC March 27, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that drivers have come to expect cars with features such as good handling and cushy seating. Now they are demanding another: silence. According to the Wall Street Journal, a vehicle's interior noise level worsens as the car ages and its flaws become more prono ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Opens Sprinter Assembly Plant in Charleston, SC
- Inauguration with Governor Mark Sanford - Offered under Dodge and Freightliner brands, U.S. now second largest market for Sprinter - All-new 2007 Sprinter is longer, wider and taller, and features the segment's most best-in-class advantages - More than 25 advanced safety and security features including all-new ADAPTI ... Continue reading
Twenty in Ten: Powering Large Vehicle Fleets with Alternative Fuels
WASHINGTON-- Today, President Bush Met With Industry Executives To Discuss Alternative Fuel Vehicles That Are Being Used In Large Vehicle Fleets To Help Reduce Dependence On Oil. The President viewed alternative fuel vehicles used by the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Auth ... Continue reading
UPS Hybrid Electric Vehicle Seen By President Bush at White House
--Delivering cleaner air through innovation. President George W. Bush learns about hydraulic hybrid technology from Robert Hall, Fleet Environmental Manager for UPS. UPSâs hydraulic hybrid delivery vehicle (HHV) is the first of its kind and is part of the companyâs 1,500-vehicle alternative fuel fleet â ... Continue reading
Remarks by the President After Demonstration of Alternative Fuel Vehicles
WASHINGTON-- U.S. Postal Service Vehicle Maintenance Facility 10:39 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, thank you. I want to thank you all very much. Yesterday I talked with the chief executive officers of U.S. auto companies about what they're doing to help us meet the goal of reducing gasoline usage by 20 percent ... Continue reading
New Technology Highly Reduces Engine Emission and Improves Fuel Consumption
Press Release Engine Test Conducted by the Technion: FriCSo's Technology Highly Reduces Particulate Emission and Improves Fuel Consumption Farmington Hills, MI, March 27, 2007. FriCSo, Inc. ( <http://www.fricso.com/> www.fricso.com), a developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly technology and polymer-based ... Continue reading
BlueAnt Wireless Launches Revolutionary Handsfree for Motorcyclists
NEW YORK--Motorcyclists can now enjoy the freedom of handsfree mobile communication following the release of the BlueAnt Wireless Interphone Handsfree and Intercom. To be launched as part of BlueAntâs latest product line up at this weekâs CTIA Wireless 2007 Event in Orlando, the Interphone will be on display ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Expands Concept Plug-in Hybrid Program
- Next-generation plug-in hybrid concept will be built on the all - new 2007 Dodge Sprinter platform - DaimlerChrysler is the only automaker to test plug-in hybrid technology in the United States with customers - Lithium-ion battery research will accelerate future hybrid development - Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Elec ... Continue reading
Toyota to Conduct Spring Traffic Safety Campaign
<http://www.japancorp.net.net> Toyota to Conduct Spring Traffic Safety Campaign Tokyo, Japan, Mar 27, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today, along with a total of 429 companies, including vehicle dealers, logistics systems and forklift dealers, parts distributors and rental/lease dealers, it ... Continue reading
Silas Roars To Top-10 Finish In Lakeland
Silas Roars To Top-10 Finish In Lakeland ââ¬ÅFlorida Native Gives Title Sponsor Superb Runââ¬??? LAKELAND, Fla (March 27, 2007) - - The testing paid off. Those four words speak for itself as ARCA RE/MAX Series Rookie Bryan Silas scored his first top-10 finish of his young career Saturday night in the C ... Continue reading
WHAT WILL IT BE? Chrysler to Unveil Exclusive New Technology That Revolutionizes Family Travel
-- Media can experience one-of-a-kind technology first-hand -- On-site demonstrations and executive interviews available What: The company that introduced ... -- The FIRST driver-side airbag in a minivan -- The FIRST driver-side sliding door -- The FIRST Stow 'n Go seating and storage system -- The FIRST dual DVD enter ... Continue reading
Washington DC March 26, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reoported that in Europe, where gas costs much more, 50% of all cars are diesel. In the U.S., the number is less than 4%. But that could all change soon. Changes in the supply of diesel fuel, emerging cleaner-burning technologies, and growing consumer concern over the ... Continue reading
Brand Watch Study Reveals Brand Perceptions and Key Decision Factors among New SUV Shoppers IRVINE, Calif., March 27 -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research's latest report series, Brand Watch, which reveals key decision factors among consumers in the purchase consideration pro ... Continue reading
NY Auto Show Announces Dozens of World, North American Debuts
Press Preview: April 4th & 5th, Jacob Javits Convention Center NEW YORK, March 26 -- As the world's automakers prepare to wow the press with dozens of world and North American new vehicle introductions at the upcoming New York International Auto Show Media Preview (April 4th and 5th), the Show is offering a glimpse of ... Continue reading
International Carwash Association Names Saturn Aura Most Washable Car of 2007
LAS VEGAS, March 26 -- The International Carwash Association (ICA) named the Saturn Aura as the Most Washable Car 2007 today at the Car Care World Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The annual award acknowledges the vehicle that car wash operators consider the most wash-friendly car of the year. The honor is a critical distinc ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo to invest $3.2 bln to meet rising demand
SEOUL, March 27, 2007; Reuters reported that GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co., South Korea's third-largest auto maker, said on Tuesday it plans to invest 3 trillion won ($3.2 billion) in coming years and will look into expanding factories to meet rising demand. "We will make the same volume of investment that we have ma ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Appoints Gérard Chochoy, Senior Vice President, Global Development
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Chairman, President and CEO Jos Maria Alapont announces the appointment of Gérard Chochoy as senior vice president, global development and an officer of the Company, effective March 1, 2007. Chochoy will assume overall responsibility for global development at Federal-Mogul Corporation. "Gérard brin ... Continue reading
News From USW: Dealers Report Trouble with Continental Tire
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: The United Steelworkers recently released a report documenting the results of interviews with 376 tire dealers across the country selling Continental and General brand tires. The report, "Trouble with Tire Dealers," was mailed out to over 1,300 tire dealers selling Continental tires. Of the 3 ... Continue reading
11 Certified Toyota Dealerships Result in Over 1,000 New Listings on eBay Motors
ORLANDO, Fla.--CompleteAuto, an RCAU Company (PINK SHEETS:RCAU), and eBay Motors Solution Provider, receives worldwide recognition as their vehicle listing solution is adopted by over 11 Toyota dealerships throughout the nation. Software contracts with all eleven of the highly reputable Toyota Dealers have been signed, ... Continue reading
Palm Furthers Initiative for a Hands-free, Fashionable Lifestyle with New Accessories
ORLANDO, Fla.--Reaffirming its position as a leader in mobile technology, Palm, Inc. today announced the newest additions to its line of hands-free accessories, including three car kits and a new combination GPS/hands-free speakerphone solution available for a variety of Palm® Treo⢠smartphones. These accessori ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An indictment was unsealed today revealing charges against David A. Stockman, the former President and CEO of Collins and Aikman Corporation (C&A), and seven other former members of C&A's management, U.S. Attorney Michael J. Garcia for the Southern District of New York, and ... Continue reading
DiMora Motorcar Picks LAMAR Info.Net Software to Manage Operations for $2 Million Automobile
The Natalia SLS 2 Sport Luxury Sedan Will Be Produced by DiMora Motorcar Using Lamar Software's Info.Net Enterprise Resource Planning System for Complete Manufacturing and Distribution Management PISMO BEACH, Calif., March 26 -- DiMora Motorcar has selected LAMAR Software to provide the Info.Net manufacturing managemen ... Continue reading
Toyota Trucks Bring Off Road On Site Adventure to The 2007 Nashville International Auto Show
Tour Gives Attendees the Opportunity to Experience the Hills and Thrills of a Full-Line of Toyota 4X4 Vehicles NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 26 -- What happens when you build an amazing off-road course out of 1,000 tons of dirt and 20 tons of gravel, AND let auto show attendees test drive Toyota 4x4 vehicles for FREE? You ge ... Continue reading
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