Be Among the First to Drive the Subaru Impreza WRX
Jul 25, 2007
-- Subaru Enthusiasts Expected in Force at Consumer Ride and Drive in CA, Saturday, August 11, 2007 -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 24 -- Subaru Impreza WRX enthusiasts are expected to turn out in force to be the first to drive the new performance model at a special Consumer Ride and Drive event on Saturday, August 11, 2007 ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2007 Earnings
Jul 25, 2007
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--OâReilly Automotive, Inc. (âOâReillyâ or âthe Companyâ) today announced revenues and earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007, representing 55 consecutive quarters of record revenues, earnings and comparable store sales increases for OâReilly since becomin ... Continue reading
Volvo to Sell Four Models in China
Jul 24, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 24, 2007: Volvo Cars has announced that they will be selling four models in China: the S40, XC90, C30 and S80 T6. The S40 will be built in Fordâs Chongqing plant, while the other three models will be imported from abroad. The C30, Volvo's first two-door sedan, debuted at the Paris Auto Show last ye ... Continue reading
Polk Data Shows Nearly 11 Percent Growth In Ethnic Market From 2003 To 2006
Jul 24, 2007
Non-ethnic market declines seven percent SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 24, 2007 â New vehicle registrations among ethnic groups increased by nearly 11 percent from 2003 to 2006, according to data released by R. L. Polk & Co. Hispanics, Asians and African Americans are represented in the category. Polk also reports non-e ... Continue reading
Detroit Festival of Speed and Style Comes to Downtown Detroit
Jul 24, 2007
Inaugural Event will Showcase Automotive History through Cars, Art and Music DETROIT, July 24 -- The Detroit Festival of Speed and Style, scheduled for August 24-26, is not only a new event but it is also a new concept of car show. Marrying the excitement and speed of car cruises and races with the style and sophistica ... Continue reading
Avis Expands 'Cool Car' Collection To Offer Choice of Hybrid Vehicles Reservable by Make and Model
Jul 24, 2007
Environment-Friendly Vehicles Available at West Coast and Washington, D.C. Locations Coming Soon to Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York and Philadelphia PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 24 -- Avis Rent A Car System, LLC announced today that it will add 500 Nissan Altima Hybrid vehicles to its U.S. fleet, available at select locati ... Continue reading
New Study Finds Higher Fuel Economy Standards Yield Larger Big Three Gains
Jul 24, 2007
New CAFE design increases Detroit market share and profits ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Detroit automakers gain market share and increase profits under new fuel economy policy design, according to a new study by the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Under the hi ... Continue reading
Nissan Begins Tests on Preventive Drunk-Driving Technology
Jul 24, 2007
- On-board breathalyzer system to immobilize vehicle - TOKYO, July 24 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will begin testing of a new technology to prevent drunk-driving in cooperation with local prefectural authorities in Japan. Nissan is actively engaged in developing a wide range of technologies to improve road s ... Continue reading
Power Information Network Reports: Midsize Van Segment Continues to Contract and Lose Market Share
Jul 24, 2007
Manufacturers Rely on Incentives to Bolster Midsize Van Sales WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 23 -- The midsize van segment continues to lose market share while at the same time losing several models, according to real-time retail sales transaction data from the Power Information Network (PIN), a division of J.D. Power ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2007
- Addition of all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty part of major expansion in Chrysler Group's Toledo Manufacturing capabilities - Flexible manufacturing allows multiple products to be produced at one plant AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 23 -- Chrysler Group today announced the production launch of the all-new 2008 Jeep(R) Liberty whi ... Continue reading
Ford To Have Larget Presence at Oshkosh Air Show
Jul 23, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., July 20, 2007 â Ford Motor Company will have its largest presence ever next week at the Experimental Aircraft Associationâs (EAA) annual aviation extravaganza. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007, which is expected to draw in excess of 650,000 visitors, will be held July 23-29 in Oshkosh, Wis. â ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2007
Tokyo July 23, 2007; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that, starting with new models to be launched shortly, all of its new passenger vehicle models in Japan would come standard with side-impact-reducing SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags for front seats and SRS curtain shield airbags. When ... Continue reading
Christopher Ramey Wins the REV IT UP 2007 Houston Event
Jul 22, 2007
New Regional Champion Decimates All Comers At The Halfway Point of Six-City National Driving Competition; Now Leading National Points Race With Ultimate Grand Prize of a 2008 Corvette - HOUSTON, Tex. [July 21, 2007] â One day in Houston was all it took to determine a new overall leader for the Chevy-powered Rev It ... Continue reading
Vincentric's Best Value in America Awards
Jul 22, 2007
Hybrids Dominate Vincentric’s Best Value in America Awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan – January 17, 2006 – Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ awards were announced today, with hybrid vehicles leading the way. The Toyota Prius, along with the hybrid versions of the Ford Escape, the Honda C ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for 2008 Camry and Camry Hybrid
Jul 21, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., July 20 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2008 Camry and Camry Hybrid. America's best-selling car, and winner of Motor Trend's 2007 Car of the Year Award, continues to set global standards for comfort, performance and -- wi ... Continue reading
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