Jun 24, 2007
FRANKFURT, June 23, 2007; Reuters reported that Swedish carmaker Saab reduced its annual sales targets as the General Motors unit tries to reach break-even, the head of GM Europe said in an advance abstract of a report in Automotive News Europe on Saturday. "There is a natural limit where you can earn," Carl-Peter Fors ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2007 Suzuki Reno Engine: 2.0-liter DOHC I-4 Horsepower/Torque: 127 hp @ 5400 rpm/131 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 102.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 169.1 x 67.9 x 56.9 in. Tires: P195/55R15 Cargo volume: 45.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Ford and GM To Offer Month End Discounts
Jun 22, 2007
DETROIT, June 22, 2007; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. plan to introduce discount programs intended to boost sales during the last weekend of June, people familiar with the sales plans said on Friday. The automakers are expected to roll out the incentive programs for their U.S. dealers ne ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Drop for Sixth Week; Some Stations Dip Below $3
Jun 22, 2007
LOS ANGELES, CA Jun 22, 2007; Gas prices continued dropping steadily for the sixth straight week, bringing several stations across the Southland below the $3 mark for the first time since March, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline ... Continue reading
Third Annual Perry Subaru Impreza Enthusiast Meet in Norfolk
Jun 22, 2007
WHAT: Ready To Move? You must be a Subaru Impreza Enthusiast! Come join more than 150 other enthusiasts at this exciting gathering with food, fun and prizes. Back by popular demand, this is the third year for this successful gathering of Subaru fans. They know what makes a Subaru, a Subaru. The All-Wheel Drive Subaru I ... Continue reading
General Motors Goes On Offense with Aggressive TV Ad Campaigns - VIDEO
Jun 22, 2007
AUTO CENTRAL - June 22, 2007: Three new TV commercials produced by GM exemplify their committment to re-establishing themselves as the world's leading automobile manufacturer. Each commercial, for Silverado, Saturn and the Buick Enclave take dead-aim at Asian and European competitors. ... Continue reading
U.S. Pickup Trucks Take on the International Market in GM Competition - VIDEO STORY
Jun 22, 2007
DETROIT - June 22, 2007: U.S. automakers are hosting a competition in which domestic and internationally-produced full size pickup trucks are being compared side-by-side. As manufacturers of American pickup trucks face increased competition from Japanese companies, General Motors has invited U.S. and international truc ... Continue reading
NHTSA's Nason Earns Car Seat Credentials From Safe Kids Worldwide
Jun 22, 2007
Highest-Ranking Official to Be Certified, Nason Now Qualified to Teach Proper Use of Car Seats WASHINGTON, June 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nicole R. Nason, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is one of country's newest Child Passenger Safety Technicians after completing a rigorous th ... Continue reading
'Transformers' Vehicles To Visit Detroit International River Days
Jun 22, 2007
GM's Stars of Summer Action -Adventure 'Transformers' on Display June 22 - June 27, 2007 DETROIT, June 21 -- Four of Hollywood's newest stars, the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Solstice, Hummer H2 and GMC Top Kick medium duty truck will take center stage at the Detroit International River Days presented by GM in collaborat ... Continue reading
Insurance.com Helps Navigate Deadliest Days to Drive This 4th of July Holiday
Jun 22, 2007
CLEVELAND--Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, encourages all motorists to drive safely during the upcoming 4th of July celebrations. A recent article published on Insurance.com, âTop Ten 4th of July Driving Tipsâ, outlines a selection of safety suggestions intended t ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2008 Ford Taurus - Exclusive Analysis and In-Car Review - VIDEO
Jun 21, 2007
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel and special guest Del Coates in the new 2008 Ford Taurus. Produced and edited by Marc J. Rauch SEE ALSO: Compare All Chrysler Models - Chrysler Buyers Guide In this edition of ROAD TRIP, Del Coates, one of the world's most influential industrial design experts, offers up some fasc ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2007
It doesn't matter if the car you're driving is new or old, big or small. There are preventive maintenance steps every vehicle owner can take to make sure their car is as "green" or environmentally friendly as possible, according to the Car Care Council. By following five simple preventive maintenance steps, you can hel ... Continue reading
Consumers Reveal Perceptions of New Vehicle Brands With Best Driving Performance
Jun 21, 2007
Kelley Blue Book's 'Brand Watch' Study Finds Toyota, BMW Lead New-Vehicle Shoppers' Opinions on Driving Performance IRVINE, Calif., June 21 -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research today announce the results of the 'Driving Performance' portion of its consumer automotive percept ... Continue reading
MADD's Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving Gains Momentum
Jun 21, 2007
Legislative victories on alcohol ignition interlocks in Arizona and Illinois applauded as new national data show drunk driving fatalities on the rise WASHINGTON, June 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) today announced significant state legislative victories in Arizona and Illinois that m ... Continue reading
Survey Says: 53% of Car Buyers Use Internet To Help Finalize Purchase Decision
Jun 20, 2007
CHICAGO--In a recent survey conducted by DoubleClick Performics, the performance marketing division of DoubleClick Inc., results highlighted the expanding influence of the Internet, specifically local search, for consumers gathering information to make an automobile purchase. In the final days before purchasing an auto ... Continue reading
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