Aug 6, 2007
- Three distinct seating and storage systems - Clever comfort and storage features - Unmatched entertainment capability AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- With 35 new or improved features on the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Group again puts the "fun" in function. The all-new minivans offer ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2007
- Standard all-row supplemental side-curtain air bags with added rollover protection - Standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with traction control and brake assist - Available ParkView(R) rear back-up camera AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Chrysler Group has been the innovator of safety and security features in th ... Continue reading
The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Pop With Fresh Technology
Aug 6, 2007
- Dual DVD system that can play different media at the same time is a minivan-first - SIRIUS Backseat TV satellite TV features three channels of family programming that includes Nickelodeon Mobile, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network Mobile - MyGIG(TM) Multimedia Infotainment System features a CD/DVD/MP3, SIRIUS Satelli ... Continue reading
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country New or Improved Features
Aug 6, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Seating and Storage Features -- Swivel 'n Go(TM) seat system -- Three distinct seating and storage systems (Swivel 'n Go, Stow 'n Go(R) and second-row bench seat with fold-in-the-floor third-row seat) -- Standard front console with removable, dishwasher-safe cup holders -- Premium removab ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Introduces On-Line Tool to Help Media Companies Increase Automotive Ad Sales
Aug 6, 2007
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 6, 2007; R. L. Polk & Co. launched Polk's On-Line Media Reports-a new tool providing on-line access to interactive reports for the media industry. These pre-formatted, comprehensive reports provide automotive industry insight to media companies so they can better consult with automotive advertis ... Continue reading
Toyota Tundra Gains Sales Traction
Aug 6, 2007
Washington DC August 6, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that after a shaky start, the redesigned Toyota Tundra is gaining traction. Automotive News reports today that the Tundra is on track to meet its goal of 200,000 sales for the year. Sales have been aided by generous incentives, but Toyota throttled them back t ... Continue reading
Planned Community Goes Green with GEM Electric-Car Friendly Designation
Aug 6, 2007
FARGO, N.D.--A developer recognized for its environmentally friendly workplace, is working with Global Electric Motorcars to incorporate GEM neighborhood electric vehicles as a part of the green focus of its master planned communities. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch (SMR) is developing Lakewood Ranch, an 8,500 acre master pla ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2007
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--If you bought a tractor-trailer or an airplane, you probably wouldnât put either on your car insurance policy, since both are specialty vehicles and require specialized coverages and claims handling, right? Then why, when asked, do more than half of RVers surveyed report having added their ... Continue reading
The New Chrysler - Next 100 Years Manifesto
Aug 6, 2007
When most car companies talk about a bright future, they're usually referring to next month's sales forecast. We'd like to take a somewhat longer-term approach and explain why the next 1200 months look so promising to us. In short, it means that the New Chrysler is something of a rarity in today's automotive world: a c ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2007
SHANGHAI Aug 6, 2007; Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG cut prices on a flagship model at its Shanghai venture by up to 7 percent, effective on Monday, to help push sales in China's fiercely contested market. Shanghai Volkswagen, the auto maker's car manufacturing venture with Shanghai Automotive Co., has reduced pri ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo 8C Campetizione - The Alfas Are Coming, The Alfas Are Coming
Aug 5, 2007
ALFA ROMEO 8C COMPETIZIONE ALFAS ARE COMING TO THE US By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I wish this were a road test, Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione but I must admit that I couldnât talk my way behind the wheel of thisAlfa Romeo 8C Competizione , one of the sexiest red sports cars Iâve ever seen. A ... Continue reading
IIHS: Bumpers On Luxury Cars Get More than $10,000 Damage in Minor Bumps - See Crash Video
Aug 3, 2007
Bumpers on luxury cars aren't luxurious: worst is Infiniti G35; 4 of 11 cars sustain more than $10,000 damage in 4 minor bumps ARLINGTON, VA â Bumpers, even those on expensive cars, don't resist damage in low-speed impacts. The Infiniti G35, the worst performer, sustained almost $14,000 damage in a series of 4 tes ... Continue reading
Nissan Concept Car to Showcase Anti Drunk-Driving Technology
Aug 3, 2007
TOKYO, Aug. 3 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has revealed a new concept car featuring multiple preventative features designed to reduce drunk-driving. The various technologies are designed to detect the driver's state of sobriety and to activate a range of preventive measures including immobilization of the vehicle. Alcohol ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch: Consumers Continue to See Lower Prices at the Pump
Aug 3, 2007
IRVING, TX Aug 3, 2007; Texans continue to see a decline in gas prices as the average for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline fell six and a half cents to $2.79, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. Prices are also lower across the country this week as the national average for a gallon of gasoline fell sev ... Continue reading
So. California Auto Club: Gas Price Decreases Gain Momentum
Aug 3, 2007
LOS ANGELES, CA Aug 3, 2007; Gas prices have been dropping over the past week at a pace of nearly a penny a day -- similar to the price drops experienced in Southern California at the beginning of summer, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regula ... Continue reading
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