Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show
Feb 17, 2007
OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
GM Offering Incentives on Some Models Through Feb. 20
Feb 14, 2007
DETROIT February 13, 2007; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. on Tuesday announced sales incentives on certain models sold in most of the United States through Feb. 20. Zero percent financing for 36 or 60 months is available, as is $500 bonus cash, the Detroit-based automaker said. Qualifying models include some ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG Model: 2007 Saturn Aura XR Engine: 3.6-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 252 hp @ 6400 rpm/251 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 112.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.0 x 70.3 x 57.6 in. Tires: P225/50R18 Cargo volume: 15.7 cu. ft. Fuel economy: 20 mpg ... Continue reading
Hybrid Tax-Credit Cap Impacts Foreign Automakers
Feb 13, 2007
Washington DC February 12, 2007: The AIADA newsletter reported that last April, President Bush said he favored removing limits on the number of advanced-technology vehicles eligible for federal tax credits. But the budget he proposed last week would not lift those caps. Under current law, once an automaker sells 60,000 ... Continue reading
GM offering zero-percent financing, cash bonus
Feb 13, 2007
DETROIT, Feb 13,2007; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp will offer free financing and bonus cash for the next week to boost sales after a big decline in January, the automaker said on Tuesday. The program offers $500 bonus cash in the Midwest and Northeast regions and zero-percent financing for up to five years ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups
Feb 10, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY â If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reportsâ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading
Hybrid and Alternative Vehicle U.S. IRS Tax Benefits
Feb 10, 2007
Updated frequently â last updated Jan. 31, 2007 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 replaced the clean-fuel burning deduction with a tax credit. A tax credit is subtracted directly from the total amount of federal tax owed, thus reducing or even eliminating the taxpayerâs tax obligation. The tax credit for hybrid v ... Continue reading
Saturn Expands Its Portfolio at Chicago Auto Show - VIDEO STORY
Feb 9, 2007
CHICAGO - February 9, 2007: Although the brand is less than 17 years old, Saturn officials say they have already completely revamped and expanded their portfolio this year. During the Chicago Auto Show, Saturn unveiled five new brands including its new Sky Roadster, a two-seat convertible that is targeted at a younger ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Sees Spike in General Motors Vehicle Searches Following Super Bowl Ads
Feb 7, 2007
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, observed a 30% spike in search activity Monday for the Chevrolet HHR, following the debut of the vehicleâs "Car Wash Dudes" spot and the Chevrolet-branded "Everybody Loves a Chevy" commercial in Sundayâs Super Bowl. AutoTrader.com witnessed a simil ... Continue reading
US Premiere in Chicago for New Saturn Astra
Feb 7, 2007
CHICAGO, Illinois and RÜSSELSHEIM, Germany, February 7 -- - Market Launch in North America in Fall 2007 - Production of Three and Five-Door Models at GM Plant in Antwerp, Belgium -Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseport ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2007
DETROIT - January 31, 2007: General Motors will introduce the all-new 2008 Saturn Astra and 2008 Pontiac G8 at the Chicago Auto Show next week, building on the momentum of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit â where the Saturn Aura captured the North American Car of the Year award and the Chevrol ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Detroit Auto Show
Jan 29, 2007
Imagine being at the fabulous North American International 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 Detroit excitement while sitting naked on a beanbag and eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without even having t ... Continue reading
Vincentric's 2007 Best Value in America Awards
Jan 19, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Honda, Toyota, and GM score big with Vincentricâs Best Value in America awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan â January 19, 2007 â With todayâs announcement of Vincentricâs Best Value in America⢠awards, itâs time to expand the trophy shelf at Honda, Toyota, and Gen ... Continue reading
Toyota Gaining Ground on World #1 GM
Jan 18, 2007
Washington DC January 18, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motor Corporation announced Wednesday its sales dropped slightly in 2006 to 9.09 million cars and trucks, a 0.9 reduction from its 2005 sales. That number should still be high enough for the Detroit automaker to maintain its status as the world' ... Continue reading
Domestic Automakers Maintain Jobs Advantage
Jan 18, 2007
- Even After Historic Job Reductions, U.S. Automakers Support 2.5 More U.S. Jobs Per Car Than Foreign Automakers - WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Level Field Institute today issued its 2007 Index, which calculates how many U.S. jobs each automaker operating in the U.S. supports. Level Field, which e ... Continue reading
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