Aug 3, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--The Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo featuring AltCar (AltCar Expo), is a rare opportunity for the public to test drive the latest and most technologically advanced electric, natural gas, biodiesel, hydrogen, fuel cell and ethanol carsâsome which are being unveiled for the first tim ... Continue reading
Audi Ranks Top in China For Customer Satisfaction
Aug 2, 2007
INGOLSTADT, Germany - August 2, 2007: For the second time in succession, Audi is ranked top in the "J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 China Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study," which has now been released. As in the 2006 comparative study, the J.D. Power Asia Pacific report viewed the company with the four rings as the ... Continue reading
'Wings+Wheels: Crawford Memories in Motion' Exhibit Opens September 1
Aug 2, 2007
CLEVELAND, Aug. 2 -- The "Wings+Wheels: Crawford Memories in Motion" exhibit sponsored by the 2008 Cleveland Auto Show presented by AutoTrader.com celebrates the legacy of Cleveland-industrialist Frederick C. Crawford (1891-1994) and the 140th anniversary of the Western Reserve Historical Society (1867-2007). The new e ... Continue reading
Aug 2, 2007
WESTWOOD, Mass., Aug 2 -- LoJack Corporation's Stolen Vehicle Recovery System helped Chicago-area police find a major construction theft ring and recover more than 30 pieces of construction equipment/commercial vehicles valued at nearly $900,000. The recovery was made at a chop shop in East Chicago, Indiana, on June 14 ... Continue reading
Recent Crashes Reminders That Texting and Driving Don't Mix
Aug 2, 2007
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recent tragedies involving teenagers texting while driving are painful reminders of the dangers of distracted driving, especially for new drivers. "All drivers, but particularly teens, need to focus solely on driving -- and that means the cell phone needs to be off," says C ... Continue reading
China Citroën to be Mass Produced in France
Aug 2, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 2, 2007: The mid segment model C-Triomphe developed by Chinese and French researchers will be mass produced in France and launched in Europe soon, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile announced yesterday. Powered with either a diesel or a gasoline engine, C-Triomphe will also feature integrated advance ... Continue reading
2007's Top 20 Selling Vehicles in U.S. Through July
Aug 2, 2007
Detroit August 2, 2007; Reuters published the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through July of 2007 as reported by the automakers. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
U.S. Online Auto Consumers Can't Face the Gas Crisis
Aug 2, 2007
70% of 2007 top 10 most popular cars on CarGurus are utility vehicles or sports cars. None of the top 10 exceed the minimum CAFE mileage guidelines Jeep Wrangler and Ford Mustang top the list, Prius only #15 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 2 -- CarGurus (www.cargurus.com), a leading online automotive community, today announced ... Continue reading
Environmental Concerns Grow Hybrid Car Sector - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 2, 2007
MADISON, WI - August 2, 2007: As concerns over the environment continue to grow, so does the hybrid vehicle sector - as seen at this year's Hybridfest in Madison, WI. The hybrid, electric car show showcases automakers' solutions for sustainable transportation and highlights issues such as climate change and air quality ... Continue reading
Mass. Insurance Commissioner's Plan Would Allow Discrimination in Sale of Auto Insurance, says FTCR
Aug 2, 2007
10 Consumer Groups Send Letter Denouncing Plan to Commissioner Burnes, Governor Patrick SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Massachusetts drivers will be unfairly denied auto insurance unless the state continues its long-standing ban on unfair and discriminatory insurance practices, said the Foundat ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Year 2007 to Date Sales Ahead 17% - Off 1% in July
Aug 1, 2007
CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported July sales of 10,347 units, down 1% from last year's July volume of 10,502. Calendar year-to-date sales of 70,357 are up 17% compared to last year's first-seven-months total. Sales of the fuel efficient 2008 Lancer sedan and the Out ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports July 2007 Sales of 141,049
Aug 1, 2007
CR-V and Fit sustain record sales TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted July sales of 141,049 Honda and Acura vehicles, down 3.2 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales totaled 907,978, up 1.1 percent. Honda Division posted July ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports July 2007 Sales Down From 2006
Aug 1, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July sales of 224,058 vehicles, a decrease of 3.5 percent from July 2006. "The industry stumbled this month, on continued housing weakness," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "Though Toyota didn't match last July's record-set ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 9 Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for July 2007
Aug 1, 2007
- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 137,728 Vehicles, an 8 Percent Decrease for July 2007 - Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,586 Vehicles, a 14 Percent Decrease for July 2007 NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 156,314 passenger vehicles in ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Reports Sales for July 2007
Aug 1, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports July sales of 9,554 units in the United States,* down 7.6 percent compared to the same period last year. Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico), 10,620 unit were sold. For the month, sales were down 6.1 percen ... Continue reading
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