May 9, 2007
Washington DC May 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to BusinessWeek, fortunes are improving for German carmaker Audi. Sales in the U.S. have climbed from a paltry 14,000 in 1995 to 90,100 last year. This year, the company expects to top 100,000. And Audi, a unit of Volkswagen, has put together a lin ... Continue reading
smart USA Launches Cross-Country Road Show to Introduce the fortwo
May 9, 2007
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--A small car with a big urban solution is coming to the streets of cities across the United States as eager consumers will have their first opportunity to experience the fun and functionality of the smart fortwo. smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of United Auto Group, Inc, , is launching a ... Continue reading
WAJ, Diesels, BMW, Radio Talk, Infiniti and Some Rants and Raves in This Month's Letter from Europe
May 8, 2007
By Andrew Frankl The Auto Channel European Bureau Chief Well, the great debate about global warming is-if you pardon the pun-is certainly getting hotter. Bob Lutz, the Worldâs Number one petrol head and No 2 within General Motors is accusing the media of global warming hysteria and suggesting that what governments ... Continue reading
Got Money to Burn? Cars.com Picks Top Cars Priced Higher Than $100,000
May 8, 2007
CHICAGO, May 8 -- While most car buyers might scoff at the notion of spending more than $100,000 on a new car, exotic cars are a rapidly growing segment. According to Cars.com the trend doesn't look to be ending anytime soon; new $100,000-plus entries from Porsche and Aston Martin are on the way, and BMW and Mercedes-B ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports - NY Taxi Fleet- What If It Was Green
May 7, 2007
Replacing current fleet with more fuel-efficient cars could save more than $66 million in fuel costs; 22,285,714 gallons of gasoline; and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 88,400 tons annually YONKERS, NY May 7, 2007; Consumer Reports evaluated the potential benefits of replacing NYCâs nearly 13,000 yellow Ford C ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand Debuts Campaign with New 'Engineered Beautifully' Theme Line
May 7, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 7 -- Stunning design and innovative technology take center stage in the new Chrysler brand TV and print ads which break on May 8, featuring the new theme line "Engineered Beautifully." "More than 80 percent of the Chrysler brand product portfolio is all-new or refreshed in the last 12 months wi ... Continue reading
Which Cars are Really American?
May 6, 2007
Washington DC March 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the ambiguity that exists between 'American' and 'Foreign' autos is growing as globalization increases, and it has some consumers confused. The world is no longer as simple as us vs. them, Detroit against the Asians and Europeans. It's a global industry n ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz To offer SLR McLAREN Roadster - 207-mph Super Sports GT Goes Topless
May 4, 2007
Stuttgart, Germany May 4, 2007; Mercedes-Benz announced today that it will offer the SLR McLaren super sports car in the form of a roadster. Showcasing the latest in Formula 1 technology, the SLR McLaren is constructed almost entirely of carbon fiber, providing a very high degree of safety as well as extreme torsional ... Continue reading
May 4, 2007
Washington DC May 4, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the biggest cost of car ownership isn't gas, repairs or even adding that amazing sound system. Nope, it's depreciation, or the car's decrease in value over time. Forbes has compiled a list of the worst automotive offender when it comes to value deprecation. ... Continue reading
May 3, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced the winners of the sixth annual Edmunds.com Consumers' Most Wanted vehicle awards. "These awards provide a good idea of what consumers are looking for in their next vehicle," said Karl Brauer, Editor in Chief of E ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Profit Energizes Future Plans
May 3, 2007
Washington DC May 3, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen's positive first-quarter results were exactly what Porsche Chief Executive Wendelin Wiedeking had in mind when he took a controlling stake in the German automaker last year. Business Week reports that VW's operating profit for the first three mont ... Continue reading
May 3, 2007
Washington DC May 3, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Forbes has compiled a list of the top gas guzzling autos available for sale in the U.S., and the results are head turning. It seems that when it comes to the market's least fuel-efficient cars, what costs us cash at the pump also draws stares at the stopligh ... Continue reading
May 2, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Lexus LS460L Engine: 4.6-liter DOHC V8 Horsepower/Torque: 380 hp @ 6400 rpm/367 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic Wheelbase: 121.7 in. +4.8 Length x Width x Height: 202.8 (+4.8) x 73.8 x 58.1 in. Tires: P235/50R18 Cargo volume: 18.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2007 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE Review By Carey Russ
May 2, 2007
SEE ALSO: Nissan Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE Ever since its debut in 1981, the Nissan Maxima has been different. Now well into its sixth generation, the Maxima has always been positioned a little upscale from the most popular Japanese and American mid-size sedans, and ha ... Continue reading
Chuck Mallett's LS7 powered widebody 'Pitbull' Solstice Package
May 2, 2007
Mallett Cars, Ltd. 4-30-2007 Mallett Cars Offering Pitbull Body Kit Conversion For The Pontiac Solstice Finally, an exclusive body upgrade to match the incredible Mallett LS2/LS7 conversions. Widened a full 4 inches in the front and 5 inches in the rear, the Pitbull package is a 6 piece body conversion that allows the ... Continue reading
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