Internet Plays Increasing Role for Car Buyers
Washington DC October 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that a recent survey from consulting firm Capgemini found that over 80 percent of consumers used the web during the car buying process, twice as many as 2004 and four times as many as 2002, reports USA Today. AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson says that while few pe ... Continue reading
Report from Boston's Altwheels Festival 2006
Being at the Altwheels Festival in Boston was both exhilarating and taxing. For this âcountry mouseâ to be in such crowds, yakking for 12 hours at a stretch, geeking it up far beyond my span of attention, brought me back to Maine after three days with a renewed love of my adopted state. But for someone who ha ... Continue reading
Check Your Vehicle's Lights Before Daylight Savings Time Ends
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 6 -- The end of Daylight Savings Time happens in most parts of the United States on Oct. 29 and creates unfamiliar driving conditions that can be hazardous without proper vehicle lighting. The Car Care Council recommends vehicle lights be checked before the clocks "fall back" to help ensure safe dri ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing on 2007 LS 460 and LS 460 L Full-Size Luxury Sedans
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 6 -- Lexus today announced pricing for the all-new 2007 LS 460 and the company's first-ever long-wheelbase model, the LS 460 L. The fourth-generation LS blends new levels of performance, sophistication, contemporary styling, and luxury refinements while redefining the full-size luxury-sedan segme ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006.5 Kia Optima LX Yes, despite all of the crossover SUVs on the market today, people still buy cars. And mid-size sedans are the most popular cars made. There are a couple that have a seemingly eternal lock on the top spots, and many other contenders, close and not so close. Kia ... Continue reading
Nissan's All-New 2007 Sentra Launches with Breakthrough Marketing Idea
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Inspired by the research photos taken inside the cars of hundreds of 20-30 year olds, the all-new 2007 Nissan Sentra will debut this month in an unprecedented marketing campaign. The research demonstrated that young people use their car as if it were another room in their home - filled with gym clothe ... Continue reading
Michelin 2006 Japanese F1 GP - Free practice
PRESS INFORMATION 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship Japanese Grand Prix - Friday October 6 Free practice FISICHELLA AND MICHELIN SET THE PACE AT DRYING SUZUKA Michelin drivers were fastest in both free practice sessions at Suzuka today, as teams prepared for the Japanese Grand Prix - the penultimate race of the F ... Continue reading
STMicroelectronics Showcases Infotainment, Navigation, and Safety Solutions at ITS London
Broad range of integrated circuit technologies demonstrated at 13th Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress GENEVA, Oct. 6 -- STMicroelectronics , one of the world's leading suppliers of integrated circuits for automotive systems, and recognized as a major player in the automotive GPS market, is to demonstrate a b ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Starts 'Pajero Forest & Local Mountain Restoration Initiative'
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Starts 'Pajero Forest & Local Mountain Restoration Initiative' Hayakawa-cho Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 04, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that it is taking the launch of new Pajero as an opportunity to start an initiative, the ... Continue reading
Bazemore fitted to new Top Fuel seat
News from David Powers Motorsports For Images or additional Information, Contact: Don Armstrong (832)-252-8732 or (713) 202-4849 e-mail: Don@DavidPowersMotorsports.com Bazemore fitted to new Top Fuel seat Indianapolis (Oct. 6, 2006) - Veteran Funny Car pilot Whit Bazemore, who will be driving for David Powers Motorspor ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Shares Rise with News of No GM Alliance
Washington DC October 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that shares of Nissan and Renault rose 3.5 percent on Thursday as investors reacted positively to news that alliance talks with General Motors had been terminated. Investors and analysts had worried that the possible alliance with GM would prove to be a burde ... Continue reading
Honda Tops Industry in Retained Value
Washington DC October 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that three year old Hondas were worth 68.7 percent of their original transaction price in August, making the automaker the top retained value holder in the industry, according to PIN Insights, a monthly newsletter published by the Power Information Network, a ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Reggaeton' Concept Vehicle at 2006 South Florida Auto Show
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line MIAMI, Oct. 6 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 South Florida Auto Show with its full line of exciting cars and SUVs, including th ... Continue reading
Mercedes Car Group Notes Worldwide Sales Decrease Of 1.5%
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 6th, 2006 At 8:50 AM CST In this week's second round of financial statements, DaimlerChrysler is reporting today that worldwide sales of the Mercedes Car Group, composed of the Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart brands, fell 1.5% for the month of September to 116,100 units, brin ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--AAA, the nationâs largest organization for motorists, wants motorists to help motorcycle riders curtail the growing number of fatal crashes involving riders, and urges motorcyclists to do more to protect themselves. âAAA wants all motorists to be aware that tremendous growth in the popularity o ... Continue reading
Rising Commodity Prices Will Increase Global Automotive Market Value But Could Squeeze Margins
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c43216) has announced the addition of the new report from Datamonitor âFive Factors That Will Shape the Future of the Global Automotive Aftermarketâ to their offering. The global aftermarket is forecast to show continued growth o ... Continue reading
Internet Plays Increasing Role for Car Buyers
Washington DC October 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that a recent survey from consulting firm Capgemini found that over 80 percent of consumers used the web during the car buying process, twice as many as 2004 and four times as many as 2002, reports USA Today. AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson says that while few pe ... Continue reading
BMW Individual Introduced in Miami
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GMAC LLC Exercises Option to Purchase Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2003-02
DETROIT October 5, 2006; GMAC LLC announced today that it will exercise its option to purchase the remainder of the Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2003-2 on Oct. 16, 2006. This will result in a termination of all of the outstanding Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2003-2 Class A-4a 1.960% Asset Backed Notes, ... Continue reading
Further Progress with Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology
Stuttgart/Brussels, Oct 05, 2006; With limited oil supplies and rising energy prices, public awareness of new types of drive system, such as fuel cells, is growing. Against this background, the third general assembly of the European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform (HFP) in Brussels is focusing on current dev ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Refinances Credit Facility
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, today announced that it has refinanced its secured credit facility to a new $750 million unsecured five-year revolving credit facility. This facility replaces the Companyâs exi ... Continue reading
Toyota to provide virtual drunk driving experience
NAGOYA October 6, 2006; Japan Today reported theat Toyota Motor Corp said Thursday it will offer a virtual experience of driving a car under the influence of alcohol for visitors at its safety training center at Fuji Speedway circuit in Shizuoka Prefecture. The program will be available from Wednesday in addition to cu ... Continue reading
Honda recalls 240,000 units in 3 models
, TOKYO October 6, 2006; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co said Thursday it will recall a total of 240,000 vehicles in the Life, Odyssey and Civic models due to possible defects. ... Continue reading
Nissan's Xtronic CVT Technology Delivers
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. introduced its first version of the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to the Japanese market in the 1992 March compact. Since then, Nissan has made a number of industry-leading advances in CVT technology that have allowed it to expand the application of the advanced transmission for use wi ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: WJ and Richmond Have History Together
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ and Richmond Have History Together GM Performance Parts GTO crew looks to continue their forward progress at Torco Racing Fuel Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., October 5, 2006 - After a six-year absence, the POWERade Drag Racing Series returns ... Continue reading
Program Demonstrates Traditions of Some of the Nation's Top High School Football Programs TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 5 -- Every summer, young men at almost every high school in the United States prepare to follow a tradition. By lifting weights and running wind sprints these men make themselves ready to become players. At ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Acquires Automotive Group in Grand Forks
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. the countryâs eighth-largest automotive dealership group, today announced its acquisition of stores in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The acquisition is a combination of both domestic and import brands with annualized revenues of approximately $85 million. Lithia has now completed th ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics announces agreement with Ford Motor Company
TORONTO, Oct. 5 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced it has signed an agreement with Ford Motor Company to enable Azure to develop a hybrid electric powertrain ... Continue reading
ZF Meritor Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Eaton
Takes Stand to Protect Fair Competition TROY, Mich., Oct. 5 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that ZF Meritor LLC, a venture between ArvinMeritor and ZF Friedrichshafen AG, and Meritor Transmission Corporation, an ArvinMeritor company, have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Eaton Corporation in the United States D ... Continue reading
Mark Your Calendars: Mercedes AMG Enthusiast Event In Atlanta November 4th-5th
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 4th, 2006 At 9:20 AM CST Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention: please take a moment to check your PDA, day-planner, or any other device you use to organize your hectic and frenetic schedules, because on November 4th - 5th, any events you have planned are going to ne ... Continue reading
*This New Car* *Promoting Clean, Mean Driving Machines* <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> ** <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> * **October 8 - Does Everyone Need To Own A Vehicle?* * Worcester, MA --* On Sunday, October 8 at 10:00 p.m. (EST), WICN/90.5 FM, the NPR affiliate ser ... Continue reading
International Trade Commission to Hold Hearing on Ending Duties on 'Corrosion Resistant Steel' WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- In an unprecedented move underscoring their serious concern over access to competitively-priced steel, the six largest automobile companies with manufacturing facilities in the United States today jointl ... Continue reading
DENVER & MUNICH, Germany--Intermap Technologies Corp. (TSX:IMP.TO) (AIM:IMAP.L) today announced an agreement with Siemens VDO to jointly develop products to support emerging Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications. The development agreement brings together Siemens VDO, a leading provider of innovative auto ... Continue reading
Ground Breaking Ceremony for Johnson Controls New Macedonian Plant
SKOPJE, Macedonia, October 5 -- Johnson Controls, a leader in automotive interior experience, lays the foundation stone of a new automotive electronics plant in Eastern Europe on 5 October. The ground breaking ceremony takes place in the presence of Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, along with John Barth, Chairman and CE ... Continue reading
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