Insurance Industry (IIHS) Crash Tests Fail Several Minivans
Sep 19, 2005
Washington DC Sepember 19, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that a test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) concluded that head restraints in some minivans do not protect people from neck injuries in rear-end crashes, but some automakers are refuting the test results. According to The Asso ... Continue reading
CAW Says DCX Strike Now Less Likely
Sep 19, 2005
TORONTO, Sept 19, 2005; Reuters reported that the Canadian Auto Workers union said on Monday it has become more optimistic about labor talks with DaimlerChrysler Canada (DCXGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) and that the likelihood of a strike at midnight on Tuesday has been reduced substantially. The union said the auto ... Continue reading
Chrysler Inspired Drives Puts the Pedal to the Metal in Dallas
Sep 19, 2005
* Chrysler brand eight-city tour stops in Dallas * Three exhilarating driving courses put consumers in the driver's seat * Golf swing analysis, cigar lounge and food tasting demonstrations offer individuals a taste of the finer things in life DALLAS, Sept. 19 -- The Chrysler Inspired Drives tour hits the road this summ ... Continue reading
IIHS.Org: Only Ford Seat/Head Restraints Earn Top Rating In MiniVan Category
Sep 19, 2005
ARLINGTON, VA — Seat/head restraint combinations in the Ford Freestar and its twin Mercury Monterey earn good overall ratings. Those in some Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country models are rated acceptable, based on recent evaluations by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety [see Addendum 1 (PDF)]. Ho ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2005 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Sep 15, 2005
Lexus Top Brand, Maxima Top Car, Titan Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Results of a study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. reveal high owner satisfaction with new 2005 model year cars and light trucks. AutoPacific's VSA (Vehicle Satisfaction Award) study is an industry benchmar ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2005
- Commitment to relief effort tops $4.4 million - St. Louis and Detroit employee volunteers will drive Dodge Ram, Dakota and Durango convoy from St. Louis to Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana - 100 Dodge trucks will be donated to State and Local Government agencies engaged in relief efforts along the Gulf Coast AUBURN ... Continue reading
100 New Dodge Trucks and SUVs Form Convoy to Deliver Hurricane Katrina Relief
Sep 10, 2005
-- First 10 Dodge Dakota trucks depart from the Warren Truck Assembly Plant on Sunday, Sept. 11 -- Employee-driven Dakotas will join additional 90 Dodge Rams and Durangos in St. Louis -- Vehicles will be loaded with needed relief and rebuilding supplies donated by the Chrysler Group from Lowe's in St. Louis WHAT: Emplo ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports Record Highs for August 2005 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales
Sep 9, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 9 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold a new August record of 9,024 units, a 19 percent increase over August 2004 sales of 7,589 units. Record year-to- date sales amounted to 71,996 units for 2005, an increase of 9 percent over year-to-date sales last year. Chrysler bran ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2005
MUNICH, STUTTGART and DETROIT, Sept. 7 -- The BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corporation today signed a "memorandum of understanding" governing the formation of an alliance of equals for the joint development of hybrid drive systems. The three global automakers are cooperating in order to pool their e ... Continue reading
Chrysler Inspired Drives Puts the Pedal to the Metal in Tampa
Sep 6, 2005
- Chrysler brand eight-city tour stops in Tampa on September 10-11, 2005 - Three exhilarating driving courses put consumers in the driver's seat - Golf swing analysis, cigar lounge and food tasting demonstrations offer individuals a taste of the finer things in life TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 6 -- The Chrysler Inspired Drives ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 5 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for August 2005
Sep 1, 2005
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 187,085 Vehicles, a 5 Percent Increase Unadjusted (1 Percent Adjusted) for August 2005 * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 19,267 Vehicles, a 7 Percent Increase Unadjusted for August 2005 NEW YORK, Sept. 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total ... Continue reading
Dodge Delivers Mega Value with All-New 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab
Sep 1, 2005
Priced from $32,760 and boasting the largest pickup cab on the planet, Dodge Ram Mega Cab offers more than the competition * More space - 72.2 cubic feet of interior cargo volume * More innovations - Multiple seating and storage configurations * More cab length - More than one foot longer than Ford F-250 Crew Cab * Mor ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces Pricing for New 2006 Ram 1500
Sep 1, 2005
Starting at $21,700, New Dodge Ram Offers Truckload of Value * All-new frame and suspension, all-new interior, bold exterior design, and loads of new amenities provide incredible value throughout Dodge Ram 1500 lineup * First pickup to offer best-in-class HEMI(R) power with fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS) a ... Continue reading
Lux and White Add to Viper SRT10 Legacy of Success
Aug 31, 2005
Lux and White Add to Viper SRT10 Legacy of Success PUYALLUP, Wash., August 30, 2005 - In only its first year running the American V10 supercar, NayKid Racing added to the storied history of Dodge's Viper SRT10 with drivers Cindi Lux (Aloha, Ore.) and Scotty B. White (Puyallup, Wash.). Dodge Motorsports and DaimlerChrys ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2005
Tom LaSorda speech to Auto Industry Action Group (AIAG) AutoTech Conference - Names four "Hot Buttons" suppliers need to understand - Announces TRW and Iroquois Industries as HI-PO suppliers with long-term partnerships - Supplier quality initiative reduces 'yard holds' for participants from 35 to one in 2005 DETROIT, A ... Continue reading
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