Maybach Super-Luxury Brand Launches 57 S Model
Jan 4, 2006
Parking Assist and Business Package Highlight Brand's Innovation LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4 -- Maybach has introduced a third model for 2006 today at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The ultra-performance Maybach 57 S joins the standard Maybach 57 and the long-wheelbase Maybach 62, offering customers choices unmatched in th ... Continue reading
AIADA International Nameplate Vehicle Manufacturer Highlights from 2005
Dec 28, 2005
International Nameplate Highlights from 2005 By Frank Giovinazzi, Contributing Editor AIADA AIADA As 2005 draws to a close, and new goals are being set for the new year, it’s a great time to remember how far International nameplates have come in the last 12 months. Fantastic sales figures come to mind first, as I ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Posts Third-Quarter 2005 Profit
Oct 26, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany October 25, 2005; Matt Moore and Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that DCX posted a $910 million net profit in the third quarter and its Mercedes Car Group showed signs of a turnaround. The world's fifth-largest automaker said late Tuesday its net profit fell 21 percent in the July-Septembe ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2005
The duPont REGISTRY Exotic Car Buyers Guide 2006
Sep 27, 2005
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 27 -- The duPont REGISTRY(TM) Exotic Car Buyers Guide 2006, distributed by duPont Publishing, is the annual special issue solely focused on exotic vehicles from the top manufacturers in the world. Available on newsstands beginning September 27th, the edition introduces seven "Best" Awards fo ... 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 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
Consumer Report Says Quality Not Incentives Most Important For Auto Buyers
Aug 16, 2005
Incentives Are a Short-Term Fix for Automakers, Study Says DETROIT August 16, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that a new survey of U.S. vehicle owners released Tuesday indicates that while this summer's employee discounts may give automakers short-term sales gains, improving quality is more important i ... Continue reading
New York City's Fine Motor Auction & Luxury Lifestyle Expo
Aug 10, 2005
NEW YORK--Aug. 10, 2005--Beginning on September 9th car enthusiasts will have the first-ever opportunity to view and purchase luxury automobiles and motorcycles from the largest and most distinctive collection of rare vehicles ever assembled for auction in Manhattan. The inaugural Rand/Workman Fine Motor Auction & Luxu ... Continue reading
NHTSA Model Year 2005 Complete Rollover Ratings
Aug 2, 2005
Model Year 2005 Rollover Ratings NHTSA has released rollover ratings for model year 2005 vehicles. Comparative results can be viewed by class (SUVs, Pickups, Vans or Passenger Cars). The white bar in the Rollover Rating graphic represents the range of percentages for all vehicles tested in a given vehicle class (passen ... Continue reading
Latest IIHS Front and Side Crash Test Results
Jul 18, 2005
Jul 12, 2005
NEW YORK--July 12, 2005--Relative newcomer Maybach earned top honors as the most highly regarded ultra-luxury automobile maker by Penta-Millionaires and Ultra High Net Worths (households with a total net worth of $5 million to $25 plus million) who recently rated and ranked America's top ultra-luxury automobiles. The s ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Names Used Car Best Bets, Offers Consumers Advice for Buying a Used Car
Jul 12, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 12 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announces its recommendations for the best used cars and trucks, and offers advice for used-car shopping. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO ) "Used cars and trucks, even those that ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 2005
NEW YORK, July 11 -- According to new data from GfK Automotive, men and women really are different when it comes to their next new car purchase. Fast and expensive vehicles drive men to take out their checkbooks while women are on the lookout for affordable, family-friendly wheels. For men, the Porsche 911 is the bigge ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports Five Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for June 2005
Jul 1, 2005
- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 220,032 Vehicles, a Five Percent Increase Unadjusted (One Percent Increase Adjusted) for June 2005 - Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,242 Vehicles, a Four Percent Increase Unadjusted for June 2005 NEW YORK, July 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today re ... Continue reading
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