Polk Automotive Loyalty Award Winners Announced: GM and Toyota Take Top Honors for 2006 Model Year
Jan 17, 2007
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 16 -- R. L. Polk & Co., the automotive industry's premier provider of consumer loyalty information among new vehicles presented the 11th Annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards tonight at the 2007 Automotive News World Congress. Winning the Overall Manufacturer award for the seventh consecutive ye ... Continue reading
2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Review: Lame Duck Greenie
Jan 16, 2007
By: Rex Roy The Auto Channel Remember when Saturn offered buyers a different kind car because it was a different kind of car company? While a brilliant advertising campaign, it used to be true. Saturns had their own chassis, polymer body panels, engines, manufacturing plants, dealerships ⦠the works. If you haven' ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Vectra-Based Saturn Gives Awards and Impetus to Brand
Jan 15, 2007
Detroit January 15, 2007; Saturn general manager Jill Lajdziak has good reason to smile â her companyâs Aura salon has scooped the North American Car of the Year award, the first time Saturn has won the prize in the 16 years of its existence. Indeed, the award is a sign that Saturn is finally starting to prod ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Responds to California's Growing Demand for Hybrid Vehicles
Jan 10, 2007
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced plans to add Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid vehicles to its vehicle line-up for California renters in 2007. Currently one of the largest providers of alternative fuel rental vehicles, Enterprise is continuing to grow its fleet by adding a variety of alternative fuel vehic ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Says Honda CR-V Beats Competition
Jan 8, 2007
YONKERS, NY â The sleekly redesigned Honda CR-V outscored four other car-based small SUVs in tests for the February 2007 issue of Consumer Reports. But the CR-V still fell short of the top-rated vehicle in the class, the previously-tested Toyota RAV4. The Honda CR-V achieved a âVery Goodâ overall perform ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - GM Sweeps North American Car & Truck of the Year Awards - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The Saturn Aura is the 2007 North American Car of the Year, while the Chevrolet Silverado is the 2007 North American Truck of the Year, it was announced today. The awards are unique in North America because, instead of being given by a single media outlet, the winners are chosen by 49 automotive jour ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Saturn Aura Named North American Car of the Year
Jan 7, 2007
Panel of journalists selects Aura from among 31 eligible vehicles for year's best car; Aura wins over import competition Detroit - At a press conference today to kick off the North American International Auto Show, the Saturn Aura was named the North American Car of the Year. The award is presented annually by a jury o ... Continue reading
GM Awards Lithium Ion Battery Development Contracts
Jan 5, 2007
DETROIT, January 4 -- - 2 Suppliers Chosen to Work on Batteries for Saturn Vue Green Line Plug-in Hybrid SUV General Motors Corp. today announced it has awarded advanced battery development contracts to two suppliers to design and test lithium-ion batteries for use in the Saturn Vue Green Line plug-in hybrid SUV. One c ... Continue reading
First Crash Tests Of "MiniCars" - Nissan Versa Earns Top Rating - GREAT VIDEO
Dec 26, 2006
Nissan Versa earns the highest overall rating; three minicars earn poor ratings in side tests ARLINGTON, VA - December 19, 2006: For the first time, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has tested the smallest vehicles sold in the US market, which gain popularity as fuel prices rise. Now these cars are rated for ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: GM Announces North American Debut of Four Global Concepts
Dec 19, 2006
December 19, 2006 DETROIT, Mich. â General Motors announced four global concept vehicles that were unveiled at overseas auto shows will make their North American debut at NAIAS 2007. The concepts are the: Holden EFIJY; Chevrolet T2X; Chevrolet WTCC; and Open Antara GTC. These four vehicles showcase GM Designâ ... Continue reading
GM Unveils New Galleria Exhibit for NAIAS
Dec 14, 2006
December 14, 2006 General Motors Corp. will not only debut new production models and concept cars at NAIAS 2007, but the Detroit automaker also will premiere a completely new exhibit. The all-new GM exhibit â the showâs largest at 121,000 square feet â will be transformed into the auto show equivalent of ... Continue reading
GM Investing $225 Million in Tennessee Plant in Preparation For Future Vehicle Production
Dec 11, 2006
SPRING HILL, Tenn. â General Motors today announced it plans to invest approximately $225 million in its Spring Hill manufacturing complex to renovate the plantâs paint shop in preparation for future vehicle production. The investment is contingent on GM securing incentives from the state of Tennessee. Based ... Continue reading
Opel (Saturn) Presents Its New Astra at the Bologna Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Dec 8, 2006
New engine range: More power, lower consumption All Astra engines in overview Accentuated design for stronger model and brand identity Exclusivity and individuality in series production Enhanced Trailer Stability Assist helps in critical situations Unique technological innovations for more safety and comfort Five-star ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Toyota Ranks Highest in Retaining New-Vehicle Buyers
Dec 7, 2006
Resale Value and Dealership Service Cited as Key Contributors to Retention WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 6 December 2006 â Toyota leads the automotive industry in retaining the highest percentage of new-vehicle purchasers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Customer Retention StudySM released today. Now i ... Continue reading
YOU ARE THERE: Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Subaru Press Conference
Dec 7, 2006
Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Subaru Press Conference ... Continue reading
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