2008 North American International Auto Show Begins with Opening Ceremony - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2008
DETROIT - January 13, 2008: The 2008 Detroit Auto Show kicked of this morning with the Co-Chairs of the event, Carl Galeana and Joe Serra, presiding over the opening introductions and statements. Watch the entire video of the session right here on The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading
2007 U.S. Auto Sales Dimmest Since 1998
Jan 4, 2008
DETROIT, Jan 3, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported nthat major automakers reported lower U.S. sales for December led by a 9 percent slide at Ford Motor Co as the industry closed out its weakest year in over a decade and faced the prospect of deeper declines in 2008. Ford's slide and gains by Toyota Motor ... Continue reading
Crossovers, Lincoln Highlight Ford's 2007 Sales Performance; Further Growth Expected in 2008
Jan 3, 2008
- Ford, Mercury and Lincoln crossover utility vehicles paced the industry's fastest-growing segment with a gain of 62 percent in 2007; Ford Edge challenged entrenched foreign models for supremacy among mid- size crossovers. - Ford's Farley: "Ford Edge is a great example of our plan to build products people really want ... Continue reading
Ford's SYNC Sales In Sync With Buyers Desires
Jan 2, 2008
By John Fossen, FCN DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 2, 2008 -- In 26 years of selling cars and trucks, Ken Venema says he has never seen a feature impress customers like Ford's SYNCTM. "I must have a half-dozen sales because of SYNC. I strongly believe that," said Venema, a sales consultant at Pfeiffer Lincoln Mercury in Grand R ... Continue reading
Miss the 2007 LA Auto Show? See It All With Press Pass Coverage - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Dec 2, 2007
Another great Los Angeles Auto Show ended yesterday, but you don't have to feel left out. If you missed any or all of it, you can relive the show through the modern miracle of Internet television, right here on The Auto Channel. The weather, the women and the vehicles were beautiful, and weâve captured almost all ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2007
--New Englanders can browse all the 2008's under one roof without sales pressure; starts Wednesday, November 28-- BOSTON, Nov. 26 -- The 2007 New England International Auto Show, only the second public show hosted by the new Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, is set to open on Wednesday, November 28, at 10:00 AM fe ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: Ford CEO Alan Mulally Opens Media Days - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 14, 2007
LOS ANGELES - November 14, 2007: Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer for Ford Motor Company, will kick off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address on Nov. 14, 2007. The MPG breakfast and Mulallyâs address is open to all credentialed news media attending t ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 13, 2007
Imagine being at the Los Angeles Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the LA excitement while sitting naked at home on a beanbag chair eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without having to go through the hassles o ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces Plans and Attractions for 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 12, 2007
DETROIT, Nov. 12 -- In less than 70 days, the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors to more than 6,000 media from across the globe on Sun., Jan. 13, 2008 at Cobo Center. Recognized as a premier automotive showcase, the NAIAS will celebrate its 20th year as an international event and wi ... Continue reading
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD Review
Nov 11, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD A writer might associate the word "ancient" with "mariner" in deference to Samuel Taylor Coleridge's famous poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". That's a correct association in literature, but incorrect in connection with cars or small SUVs, wher ... Continue reading
Nov 6, 2007
DETROIT November 6, 2007; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that local officials from the United Auto Workers union on Monday voted unanimously to recommend that workers at Ford Motor Co vote to ratify a new four-year contract. Following are key points in the tentative agreement that UAW officials hope to see ... Continue reading
Knocks, Knocks More Knocks and Some Nice, in This Months Letter From Europe
Nov 4, 2007
Letter from Europe From Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Europe is great but I cannot pretend that flying over the Golden Gate bridge on my way back to San Francisco isnât always a bit special. Especially after some unfortunate developments in England as far as motoring is concerned. The police ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Discount to Help Wildfire Victims and to Thank California's Firefighters
Oct 31, 2007
- Ford Motor Company is making the Ford employee A-Plan discount available for Nov. 1 - 30, 2007 to those families whose vehicles were lost in the recent California wildfires. - To say "thank you" to California firefighters, Ford is extending the same A-Plan discount to firefighters throughout the state. - Last week, F ... Continue reading
2007 Readers Choice Awards Announced at SEMA
Oct 30, 2007
<p>Las Vegas October 30, 2007; Consumers from all over the U.S. have been given a voice in choosing vehicles they consider the best through an on-line contest. Ten Categories of vehicles were presented for evaluation. Participants chose their favorite among entries on a unique website www.autojudge.com. <p>Categories a ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2007
Ford Motor Company donates trucks and SUVs to Southern California fire departments Ford Motor Company Fund contributes $100,000 to San Diego Red Cross Ford Volunteer Corps will assist in the ongoing recovery effort Ford Motor Credit Company is offering customers impacted by the wildfires the opportunity to delay some v ... Continue reading
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