"Kustom Kulture's" Von Dutch's Most Prized Possession To Be Sold
PRIVATE VON DUTCH COLLECTION TO BE AUCTIONED For immediate release. 1 September 2007 - San Francisco - Bonhams & Butterfields is honored to present the prestigious Stan Betz collection of Von Dutch memorabilia at its annual auction at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Kenneth Howard, a.k.a. Von Dutch, was ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: BMW 328xi Engine: 3.0-liter DOHC inline six Horsepower/Torque: 230 hp @ 6500 rpm/200 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed Steptronic automatic/manual Wheelbase: 108.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 178.2 x 71.5 x 55.9 in. Tires: 225/45R17 run-flat tires Cargo volume: ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports August 2007 Sales in Europe
TRAPPES, France, September 7 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 36,570 vehicles (1) in August 2007, an increase of 6% compared to the same month last year. Total year-to-date sales have reached 359,271 units. This is the fifth consecutive month in which Nissan sales in Europe have been higher year-on-year. The st ... Continue reading
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The newest Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV that is equal to any vehicle in its class in refinement, comfort, space, and performance. This shouldn't be surprising, as it was designed with a close look at the most popular entry-luxury crossovers, not merely its price-lev ... Continue reading
BMW Debuts Individual 6 Series Golf Sport to Celebrate Inaugural BMW Championship
LEMONT, Ill., Sept. 7 -- With the world's top golfers on hand at the inaugural BMW Championship this week, BMW is celebrating the event and the sport by creating a BMW Individual 6 Series Golf Sport, a vehicle offering specially created colors and features designed to align luxury driving with the sport of golf, it was ... Continue reading
AMG At Forty By Carey Russ Two guys in a garage... it's the proverbial American high-tech success story. It's also the background of AMG, now Mercedes Car Group's wholly-owned high-performance subsidiary. Forty years ago, AMG was, in the then-new company's own words, made of "engineering, construction, and testing spec ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Continues Record Streak of Certified Pre-owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales in August 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Chrysler LLC reported that its Five Star(R) dealers sold a new record of 10,204 Certified Pre-owned Vehicles (CPOV) in August 2007, a 5 percent increase from August 2006 sales of 9,713 units. For the month, Chrysler brand sales dipped 3 percent to 3,201 units; Jeep(R) brand sales spiked ... Continue reading
2008 Mazda3 S Touring 4-door Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Mazda3 may not get the publicity and instant recognition that follow the MX-5 Miata and RX-8 sports cars, or the company's growing fleet of fleet-footed and sporty crossovers like the CX-7 and CX-9, but that doesn't seem to matter where it really matters. The Mazda3 is Mazda's ... Continue reading
FreedomRoads Acquires Venture Out RV
CHICAGO--FreedomRoads, LLC, the nationâs largest RV and outdoor retailer, today announced that it has acquired Venture Out RV in Bakersfield, California adding to the fast growing retailerâs strong presence in the market. This area of California is an important market for the company. FreedomRoads operates se ... Continue reading
Consumers Name Mercedes-Benz 'Best Overall Prestige Brand' in Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Study
Luxury Car Maker Also Earns 'Best Exterior Styling in the Luxury SUV Segment' MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 7 -- Mercedes-Benz took two of the top rankings in Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research's second quarter consumer automotive perceptions research study, Brand Watch. The report, which surveys thousands of new car shoppers ... Continue reading
CORR (NEWPORT BEACH) - CORR returns to the antelope valley fairgrounds with Jeremy McGrath
Championship Off Road Racing is back for the second half of the 2007 season at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds on Sept. 15th and 16th. Watch the dirt fly, tempers flare and the action heat up as the best drivers duke it out in front of thousands of fans. See seven time AMA Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath race the Pr ... Continue reading
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Pennsylvania RV Show attendees will see the debut of three of Winnebago Industries, Inc.âs newest product offerings, September 12-14 in Hershey, Penn. The full lineup of Itasca products will include the one-of-a-kind 2008 Itasca Navion iQ and the totally redesigned Itasca Meridian, while the imp ... Continue reading
Worldwide Sales Lift German Auto Giants
Atlanta September 7, 2007; Luxury automakers BMW, Audi, and Mercedes reported healthy sales increases for August on Friday, with demand from Asia and the U.S. driving the gains. BMW AG, the industry's top luxury car company, said its global sales rose 13 percent last month from a year ago, with 99,755 BMW, Mini and Rol ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Auto Show - New Ford Kuga Crossover Previewed
Ford Kuga COLOGNE, Germany, September 5, 2007 â Ford is releasing the first details of its new Kuga crossover at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, where the car will be previewed ahead of production early in 2008. The Kuga will be previewed alongside the new Ford Verve Concept small car and other exciting new product ... Continue reading
New Porsche Cayenne® GTS Debuts at the IAA in Frankfurt
ATLANTA--Porsche underlines the real sporty edge of its successful Cayenne series with the addition of a new model to be unveiled at the Frankfurt International Auto Show next week and going on sale in 2008: the Cayenne GTS boasts a specially developed chassis with permanent all-wheel drive, a V8 engine that offers a s ... Continue reading
A full season of wheel-to-wheel battles in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve will culminate with a one-race shootout to determine the Daytona Prototype driverâs champion. With only the Sunchaser 1000k at Miller Motorsports Park remaining, the Rolex Series championship re ... Continue reading
Audi Announces Celebrity Attendees of Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle
- Audi and Best Buddies Team up for First Fund-Raising Event of Partnership - Rob Lowe to Drive Audi RS Friendship Pace Car AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Audi, in conjunction with Best Buddies International today announced the anticipated celebrity attendees at this year's Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle o ... Continue reading
SCCA (GOLDEN) - SOLO/PROSOLO RACERS DASH FOR CONTINGENCY CASH AT TOPEKA...
In addition to the quest to become the next Champion, Soloists will be on a mad dash for contingency cash at this year's Tire Rack (r) SCCA Solo National Championships and ProSolo National Championship at Heartland Park Topeka. Nearly $1 million in cash and prizes will be up for grabs. Auto manufacturers and tire maker ... Continue reading
Chrysler Appoints Phil F. Murtaugh CEO -- Asia Operations
-- Reports to Michael M. Manley, Executive Vice President -- International Sales -- Growth in International Markets Key to Recovery and Transformation Plan AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Chrysler LLC today named Philip Murtaugh as CEO -- Asia Operations. In this role, Murtaugh will be responsible for all of Chrysler's ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate Unveiled
Unique high-performance estate Following in the Saloonâs footsteps, the C 63 AMG Estate is now also due to be launched. Under the bonnet with its distinctive power domes, the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine delivers effortless acceleration. The high-revving naturally aspirated engine sets the benchmark in this segment wit ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - Cup Crew Chief Joe Lax Fined, Suspended Due To Rule Violations at California
Joe Lax, crew chief for the No. 36 Toyota driven by Jeremy Mayfield in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, has been fined $25,000, suspended from NASCAR competition until Sept. 19 and placed on probation until Dec. 31 due to rule violations last week at California Speedway. Prior to qualifying, Lax was found to have violated ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (MONZA) - HRF1 FREE PRACTICE
ree practice for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix got underway in warm and sunny conditions in Monza this morning. In low downforce trim to suit the characteristics of this circuit, both of the Honda Racing F1 Team's RA107s ran through a straightforward Friday programme and made an encouraging start to the weekend. Tr ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (CHICAGO) - SERIES NOTES
1. IndyCar Series reaches thrilling conclusion at Chicagoland<P> 2. If you mixed it â Championship contenders teleconference<P> 3. 7-Eleven renews sponsorship of AGR, Kanaan<P> 4. Relaxed Lloyd looks for ninth win in season finale<P> <P> 1. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen set to unveil versatile new Caddy Maxi Life
Frankfurt September 6, 2007; Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is set to unveil the versatile new seven seat Caddy Maxi Life at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. Forging a link between the larger Transporter model the new Caddy Maxi Life, despite its modest dimensions, is capable of carrying up to seven people in comfort ... Continue reading
Volvo ReCharge Concept: Plug-in hybrid with battery-only range of 100 km
Gothenbourg September 6, 2007; Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit. Recharging allows the car to be driven about 100 kilometres on battery power ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi to Feature 3 World Premiers at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in October
TOKYO - September 7, 2007: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is proud to introduce three concept cars at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show. Each car is a different expression of the three pillars of Mitsubishi Motor's vehicle strategy: driving pleasure, reassuring safety and environmental responsibility. Held at Makuhari Messe, th ... Continue reading
New Porsche Cayenne GTS Now Even More Powerful
STUTTGART - September 7, 2007: With the new Cayenne GTS, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, is reiterating the successful Cayenne series' prominence in the sporty SUV segment. The model, which celebrates its world debut at the IAA in Frankfurt, features an enhanced 4.8-liter V8, has been lowered by 24 m ... Continue reading
Mazda2 Ready for Production In China, Priced At $10,600 And Up
SHANGHAI - September 7, 2007: Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. (CFMA) will produce the all-new Mazda2 in Nanjing. Priced at 80,000 yuan to 100,000 yuan ($10,600-$13,200), the new model will compete with rivals including Peugeot 206, Citroen C3, Fit and Polo. Mazda2 made its debut in Europe in advance of the Shan ... Continue reading
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--Major World automotive of Long Island City, NY, has been selected as the exclusive distributor of Miles Electric Vehicles for the New York metropolitan area as well as Westchester County. Backed by MILES lineup of zero emissions all-electric cars and trucks, the dealership is setting its sites o ... Continue reading
China Imported 167,700 Vehicles, Exported 294,100 in January-July 2007
SHANGHAI - September 7, 2007: China imported 167,700 vehicles in the first seven months this year, an increase of 33% from a year earlier. During the same period, exports of Chinese-made automobiles grew 70.38% to 294,100 units, according to the latest statistics by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). ... Continue reading
Hundreds of MADD Supporters Meet in St. Louis on Sept. 6-8
Activists Focus on MADD's new frontier: the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving ST. LOUIS, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On the heels of Labor Day weekend -- a holiday that traditionally brings large numbers of drunk drivers -- nearly 500 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) supporters have convened in St. Louis t ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Zafira First 'C' Segment Vehicle to Feature a Smart Key System with Touch Sensitive Handles
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67617) has announced the addition of Vauxhall Zafira Smart Key Evaluation to their offering. This new addition to the smart key report programme features the system used by the Vauxhall Zafira. Notably, the Zafira is the first European ve ... Continue reading
2006 Motor Vehicle Crash Statistics Added to PennDOT Web Site
Annual Report, Interstate Travel Advisory, Other Features Added to Site HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today that an updated crash facts and statistics report, featuring a statistical review of reportable motor vehicle crashes for 2006, is now ... Continue reading
Navistar International Corporation Accepts Prestigious Blue Sky Award
WestStart-CALSTART Recognizes Company's Diesel-Hybrid Leadership PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Navistar International Corporation, a leading truck and engine producer, accepted the prestigious 2007 Blue Sky Award(TM) from WestStart-CALSTART for its contributions to the commercial development of d ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 Quest
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 6 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan Quest minivan, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. For the 2008 model year, Quest adds a number of enhancements, including new standard and available equipment offerings and packages on various models. For ... Continue reading
Kia Motors to sponsor FIFA Women's World Cup China 2007
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors to sponsor FIFA Women's World Cup China 2007 - Football marketing is an integral part of Kia's global growth strategy - Kia also spons ... Continue reading
Beijing Auto Industry Holding Co. Builds New Auto Parts Plant to Strengthen Global Position
SHANGHAI - September 7, 2007: Beijing Auto Industry Holding Co., Ltd (BAIC), a long-term partner of DaimlerChrysler in China, has recently reached a deal with Beijing State-owned Assets Management Company to build an auto parts plant in the suburbs of Beijing. Under the agreement, the two sides will make a joint invest ... Continue reading
Delphi files reorganization plan and settles with GM
CHICAGO September 6, 2007; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that auto parts maker Delphi Corp (DPHIQ.PK) filed a reorganization plan on Thursday that includes a definitive settlement with former parent General Motors Corp (GM.N) and a path to exiting bankruptcy by the end of the year. The plan includes $2.55 b ... Continue reading
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