- Thirty-five new or improved features make the 2008 Chrysler Group minivans 'family rooms on wheels' - Fifth generation of industry-leading Chrysler Group minivans to arrive this fall - All-new exterior and interior design for a more contemporary appearance - Five models, three distinct seating and storage systems and ... Continue reading
Buying a Car Remains a Hassle for Women
Recent Poll Shows Little Improvement From Previous Year's Biggest Gripes RICHMOND, Va., August 6 -- Buying a car remains a hassle for women, according to a recent poll conducted by CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars. The poll, conducted on the company's website, shows little improvement in women' ... Continue reading
Keep Your Vehicle's Heart Beating Strong
ROANOKE, Va.--Just as you need to eat healthy, exercise and go to the doctor regularly to keep your heart going strong, you should make sure that the heart of your vehicle, the battery, is in good health as well. Once the battery in your vehicle goes dead or begins to experience complications, your vehicle could be dow ... Continue reading
Cars.com Announces Best Used-Cars for $10,000
Editors Identify Best Used-Cars for $10,000 CHICAGO, Aug. 6 -- Consumers searching for wallet-friendly wheels don't need to sacrifice safety, reliability and cabin comfort, according to Cars.com. Today, the site announced its list of the best late-model used cars shoppers can buy on a budget of $10,000. A lot of people ... Continue reading
New Design Makes 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Pop
-- New athletic stance with contemporary flair -- More interior roominess AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan sports an all-new exterior and interior design that updates the classic minivan, giving it a contemporary athletic profile with a thoughtful, tailored interior. A more contemporary style ... Continue reading
New 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Design is Fresh, Contemporary, Tailored
-- All-new contemporary styling highlights elegant exterior and interior design -- All-new interior has more head and shoulder room AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- The all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country exterior design reflects clean, tailored lines that create better aerodynamics and a solid stance on the road. With ... Continue reading
The Original Luxury Minivan Adds Fresh Ideas for 2008
-- Chrysler brand originated the luxury minivan, the Chrysler Town & Country -- Brand offers upscale amenities for 18 years AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- As the originator of the luxury minivan segment in 1989, Chrysler has offered families a minivan with upscale amenities for 18 years. The 2008 Chrysler Town & Countr ... Continue reading
- Three distinct seating and storage systems - Clever comfort and storage features - Unmatched entertainment capability AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- With 35 new or improved features on the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Group again puts the "fun" in function. The all-new minivans offer ... Continue reading
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country Offer New Powertrains
- New six-speed transaxle is a minivan first - New 4.0-liter, V-6 engine offers increased horsepower and torque - Aerodynamic improvements and new suspension architecture add up to a pleasant driving experience AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- A minivan-first six- speed transaxle is available for 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan ... Continue reading
- Standard all-row supplemental side-curtain air bags with added rollover protection - Standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with traction control and brake assist - Available ParkView(R) rear back-up camera AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Chrysler Group has been the innovator of safety and security features in th ... Continue reading
The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Pop With Fresh Technology
- Dual DVD system that can play different media at the same time is a minivan-first - SIRIUS Backseat TV satellite TV features three channels of family programming that includes Nickelodeon Mobile, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network Mobile - MyGIG(TM) Multimedia Infotainment System features a CD/DVD/MP3, SIRIUS Satelli ... Continue reading
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country New or Improved Features
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Seating and Storage Features -- Swivel 'n Go(TM) seat system -- Three distinct seating and storage systems (Swivel 'n Go, Stow 'n Go(R) and second-row bench seat with fold-in-the-floor third-row seat) -- Standard front console with removable, dishwasher-safe cup holders -- Premium removab ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Introduces On-Line Tool to Help Media Companies Increase Automotive Ad Sales
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 6, 2007; R. L. Polk & Co. launched Polk's On-Line Media Reports-a new tool providing on-line access to interactive reports for the media industry. These pre-formatted, comprehensive reports provide automotive industry insight to media companies so they can better consult with automotive advertis ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - PENSKE RACE REPORT
Kurt Busch owned Pocono Raceway Sunday, dominating the Pennsylvania 500 in his Miller Lite Dodge Charger in unprecedented fashion to claim his 16th career Cup victory and move into Chase eligibility with five races remaining before the title battle begins. Ryan Newman also produced a top-10 finish in his Mobil 1 Dodge ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (MONTREAL) - POST RACE REPORT
Cautions and carnage proved to be the most influential factors in the inaugural Montreal 400k for the Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) No.01 TELMEX and No.19 Z-Line Designs/Mission Residential cars; a late yellow flag caused the race to end with a green/white and checkered that did not allow Pruett to get ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - Cup Series Top 12 - And Beyond
Below is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 12. 1 â Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet) The File: ⢠36 years old, Vallejo, Calif., 79 career wins ⢠Four wins, 14 top five ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (BROOKLYN, MI) - POST RACE REPORT/COMMENTS
KANAAN WINS ACCIDENT-FILLED FIRESTONE INDY 400 BROOKLYN, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007 â Tony Kanaan edged his Andretti Green Racing teammate Marco Andretti by 0.0595 of a second to score his third victory of the season at the Firestone Indy 400 at Michigan International Speedway, a race that was delayed by four hou ... Continue reading
Tundra and Silverado both achieve âVery Goodâ overall scores;Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is top-rated by CR among heavy-duty diesels tested YONKERS, NY â The Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado placed first and second in Consumer Reportsâ tests of four full-sized, crew-cab pickups for the September i ... Continue reading
Toyota Tundra Gains Sales Traction
Washington DC August 6, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that after a shaky start, the redesigned Toyota Tundra is gaining traction. Automotive News reports today that the Tundra is on track to meet its goal of 200,000 sales for the year. Sales have been aided by generous incentives, but Toyota throttled them back t ... Continue reading
CAW President Says Labour Concessions Won't Save the Big Three
TORONTO and DETROIT, Aug. 6 -- The outspoken Canadian labour leader, Canadian Auto Workers President Buzz Hargrove told a group of automotive investors this morning that the current focus by the Big Three on labour concessions is futile and won't help the overall picture of the North American producers. "Labour concess ... Continue reading
Planned Community Goes Green with GEM Electric-Car Friendly Designation
FARGO, N.D.--A developer recognized for its environmentally friendly workplace, is working with Global Electric Motorcars to incorporate GEM neighborhood electric vehicles as a part of the green focus of its master planned communities. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch (SMR) is developing Lakewood Ranch, an 8,500 acre master pla ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--If you bought a tractor-trailer or an airplane, you probably wouldnât put either on your car insurance policy, since both are specialty vehicles and require specialized coverages and claims handling, right? Then why, when asked, do more than half of RVers surveyed report having added their ... Continue reading
The New Chrysler - Next 100 Years Manifesto
When most car companies talk about a bright future, they're usually referring to next month's sales forecast. We'd like to take a somewhat longer-term approach and explain why the next 1200 months look so promising to us. In short, it means that the New Chrysler is something of a rarity in today's automotive world: a c ... Continue reading
The New Chrysler Debuts Ad Campaign: Get Ready for the Next Hundred Years
- Product innovations and leadership are showcased in new corporate print, internet and radio advertisements - 'The New Chrysler' appears with return of the Pentastar logo AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- As a new chapter begins in its 82 year history, The New Chrysler is launching a national corporate advertising campai ... Continue reading
Ray Evernham and George N. Gillett, Jr. Partner to Create Gillett Evernham Motorsports
Racing Legend Evernham Brings Gillett's Entrepreneurial Spirit to NASCAR STATESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 6 -- Today, Ray Evernham and George N. Gillett, Jr. announced the creation of Gillett Evernham Motorsports (GEM), a partnership combining Evernham Motorsports and the Gillett family where Evernham will remain a substantial ... Continue reading
-- Key Ingredient in Driving Brand and Customer Loyalty -- Continued Commitment to Dealers and Customers -- Strong Management Team FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- The New Chrysler Financial, created as a result of the transfer of assets from DaimlerChrysler AG to an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management,L.P., beg ... Continue reading
John Pattullo Joins CEVA as New CEO
Heads New Management in the 4th Largest Global Supply Chain Company HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands and HOUSTON, August 6 -- CEVA, a leading global supply chain management company, announces that John Pattullo has joined the company as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Pattullo replaces Dave Kulik as CEO of ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Advance Nanotech, Inc., (OTCBB: AVNA), a leading provider of financing and support services to drive the commercialization of nanotechnology-related products for homeland security and display technologies, today provided an update on its investment in Singular ID Pte Ltd, the provider of the integrated high-t ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Second Quarter Profit on Record Sales
Second Quarter Highlights - Net income for the quarter improved from the prior year by $38.3 BL million to $17.6 million or 28 cents per share - Net sales increased 20 percent to a new second quarter record - Sales from International Tire Operations increased 26 percent, achieving a new second quarter record - Internat ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2007 Results and a Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007. Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2007 were $217 million, compared to consolidated n ... Continue reading
The New Chrysler Marks 'First Day', Looks to the Future
- Pentastar returns as corporate symbol - Ad campaign heralds 'The Next Hundred Years' - Employees gather to celebrate outside corporate headquarters and at facilities around the world AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- The New Chrysler marked the "First Day" of a new era today by bringing back its Pentastar corporate logo ... Continue reading
Cerberus Appoints Former Home Depot Head to Run New Chrysler
DETROIT/CHICAGO Aug 6, 2007; Kevin Krolicki and David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Cerberus Capital Management on Monday named former Home Depot Inc. Chief Executive Robert Nardelli as chairman and chief executive of Chrysler LLC in an executive shake-up just after the private equity firm completed a deal t ... Continue reading
SHANGHAI Aug 6, 2007; Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG cut prices on a flagship model at its Shanghai venture by up to 7 percent, effective on Monday, to help push sales in China's fiercely contested market. Shanghai Volkswagen, the auto maker's car manufacturing venture with Shanghai Automotive Co., has reduced pri ... Continue reading
Amerigon Reports 2007 Second Quarter, Six-Month Results
Year-over-Year Revenues Increase 21% and 37%, Respectively; Net Income Up 54% and 61% NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, today announced that for its se ... Continue reading
NDRC unveiled list of licensed automakers and vehicle models
NDRC unveiled list of licensed automakers and vehicle models http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2854/NDRC-unveiled-list-of-licensed-autom akers-and-vehicle-models.html China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) unveiled the latest list of auto manufacturers and their products that are qualified to enter the m ... Continue reading
Chery's millionth car to roll off assembly line in August
Chery's millionth car to roll off assembly line in August http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2852/Chery-s-millionth-car-to-roll-off-as sembly-line-in-August.html The millionth Chery automobile will roll off assembly line by the end of August, making Chery the first homegrown automaker to reach this milestone in China's auto ... Continue reading
China's auto industry needs more professionals and skilled workers
China's auto industry needs more professionals and skilled workers http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2851/China-s-auto-industry-needs-more-pro fessionals-and-skilled-workers.html As China's auto industry is growing rapidly, the lack of professionals and skilled workers at different segments of auto industry has become an i ... Continue reading
Nissan To Produce Diesel Powered SUV For 2008 Model Year
TOKYO August 6, 2007; Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co. said on Monday it would launch a diesel version of its X-Trail sport utility vehicle in Japan next year, a move that could revive the all-but-dead diesel passenger car segment in the world's third-biggest auto market. Japan's No. 3 automaker is developing hig ... Continue reading
General Motors Joins Model Fuels Consortium
SAN DIEGO--Reaction Design, the clean technology chemistry leader, today announced that General Motors has joined the Model Fuels Consortium (MFC). Through its membership in the MFC, GM will support the consortiumâs charter to develop, validate and apply advanced simulation methods that can improve engine and fuel ... Continue reading
MEKRA Lang, Leading Supplier of Vision Systems for Commercial Vehicles, Selects IFS Applications
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: After an extensive evaluation process the German company MEKRA Lang, leading manufacturer of mirrors and camera systems for commercial vehicles, selected IFS Applications (STO:IFSA) to support their goal of becoming a more agile company. The value of the contract amounts to several m ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's International Sales Grew 24 Percent in July as Markets Report Record Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan and STUTTGART, Germany, August 6 -- - July 2007 sales grew 24 percent and marked the best July in 10 years - Unprecedented 26 consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth - Year-to-date sales increased 18 percent over 2006 - Latin American region led July growth with sales growth of 48 perce ... Continue reading
Global Automobile Manufacturers Embrace Omada's Identity Management Solution
LONDON, August 6 -- Omada, a leading Microsoft Solution Provider for Advanced Role Based Access Control in Identity Management, offers the Omada Identity Manager solution (OIM) with compelling features that has been adopted by Global Automobile Manufacturers including BMW Group. This move follows Omada's recent wave of ... Continue reading
NISSAN DEVELOPS ADVANCED SULEV-STANDARD CLEAN DIESEL
TOKYO (August 6, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that a new clean diesel technology using high-performance catalysts shows great promise and may be able to meet the State of California's standard for super-ultra-low emission vehicles (SULEVs), equivalent to the Tier2Bin2 emissions requirements. Nissan pla ... Continue reading
Nissan To X-Trail Debut Clean Diesel SUV Japan in 2008
TOKYO (August 6, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to launch a new clean diesel engine for use in the X-TRAIL sport-utility-vehicle, to be introduced in Japan in the fall of 2008. Based on the M9R engine co-developed with Alliance-partner Renault, the Nissan version will adopt original clean diesel te ... Continue reading
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