Continental Lauds U.S. Federal Requirement that Mandates Electronic Stability Control
Apr 6, 2007
Crucial driving safety enhancement in Passenger Cars and Light Trucks will help to save many lives AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany, April 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Continental's Automotive Systems division, a leader in the development and manufacture of Electronic Stability Control (ESC), praised ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 xB
Apr 5, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., April 5 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2008 xB. "Owner feedback was a tremendous asset in helping us build the second-generation xB," said Mark Templin, Scion vice president. "Scion created an xB that is larg ... Continue reading
Audi Ranks High in IIHS Whiplash Safety Study
Apr 5, 2007
Study measures effectiveness of head restraint systems in rear-end crashes AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 5 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today released the results of their latest study measuring the effectiveness of head restraint systems in a rear-end crash. Audi had three models rated as "good" b ... Continue reading
2007 New York Auto Show Reveals and Appeals
Apr 5, 2007
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Spring officially arrived on March 21, the date of the vernal equinox, but the real harbinger of spring is not that date, the first robin sighting is the start of the Major League Baseball season. No way. It¡¯s the early April frenzied Media Days at the annual New York Aut ... Continue reading
NYTimes.com Announces the Relaunch of Its Automobiles Site
Apr 5, 2007
NEW YORK--NYTimes.com today announced the relaunch of its Automobiles site (http://www.nytimes.com/autos). The redesigned site includes expanded content from both The New York Times and trusted industry sources, as well as a new listings section and a new vertical navigation. âOur aim is to make the Automobiles si ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2007
Rear crash protection in cars: seat/head restraints in two of every three models are marginal or poor ARLINGTON, VA â Seat/head restraint designs in 22 current car models are rated good for rear crash protection, but those in 53 other cars are rated marginal or poor. The latest evaluations of occupant protection i ... Continue reading
2007 NY Auto Show: Infiniti Debuts All-New 2008 G37 Coupe and EX Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 5, 2007
NEW YORK - April 5, 2007: Infiniti debuted two new vehicles yesterday at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, the new second-generation 2008 Infiniti G Coupe and the EX Concept. The all-new second generation 2008 G37 Coupe boasts a larger, more powerful 3.7-liter V6 engine, available advanced 4-Wheel Active Steer ... Continue reading
America, Your Prius is Ready Toyota Announces 'ECO-nomic Savings Bonus' Incentives Up to $2,000
Apr 4, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., April 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today announced new "ECO-nomic savings bonus" incentives on 2007 Toyota Prius resulting in savings of as much as $2,000 on certain options packages. "For more than three years, consumers shopping Prius found short supplies and premium pricing," said Jim Far ... Continue reading
2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Debuts At New York Auto Show
Apr 4, 2007
- Highlights Include New 330 Horsepower* V6, Seductive Styling and Luxury Appointments - NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 4 -- The all-new 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe, which makes its world debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, combines the exhilarating performance, stunning styling and modern, sporty interior of the ... Continue reading
Subaru Unveils Redesigned 2008 Tribeca and Debuts New 3.6-Liter H6 Engine at New York Auto Show
Apr 4, 2007
-- 2008 Tribeca Features More Style, More Power and Improved Efficiency -- New 3.6-liter Delivers 256 HP and 247 lb.-ft. on Regular Gas -- Seven Passenger Seating in an Award Winning Interior NEW YORK, April 4 -- Subaru today unveiled the redesigned and newly named 2008 Subaru Tribeca at the New York International Auto ... Continue reading
Volkswagen 60 MPG Polo Bluemotion a Finalist in Green Car of the Year
Apr 4, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. April 4, 2007; The European-market Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion has been selected as a finalist for the 2007 World Green Car title. A jury comprised of more than 40 international automotive journalists representing the worldâs most significant automotive outlets chose this yearâs finalists. ... Continue reading
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 Makes U.S. Debut at New York International Auto Show
Apr 4, 2007
Features a fresh exterior and two recently updated engines AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4 -- Volkswagen's first-ever SUV has been restyled for the 2008 model year, returning as the Touareg 2. The updated version will enter showrooms with refreshed exterior styling, an impressive list of safety features and vehicle capabi ... Continue reading
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Makes U.S. Debut at New York International Auto Show
Apr 4, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4 -- The Jetta SportWagen, a sporty and dynamic wagon version of Volkswagen's top-selling model, made its U.S. debut today at the New York Auto Show. The Jetta SportWagen mixes practicality with European style and balances both elegance and sportiness. Its exceptional ride and handling and se ... Continue reading
BP Has the 'Power' to Make the Gas Station Experience 'A Little Better'
Apr 4, 2007
Company Unveils 'Helios Power' - a New, Innovative Retail Marketing Campaign NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 4 -- BP is going back to basics with a new marketing campaign titled "Helios Power," dedicated to making consumers' gas station experiences "a little better." "'Helios Power' is a renewed commitment to making things 'a ... Continue reading
Move over Boys...Polly Pocket is Letting Girls Take the Wheel with Launch of Tiny Toy Cars!
Apr 4, 2007
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Today at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, Polly Pocketâ¢, one of the most popular small dolls in the world, unveiled Polly Wheels⢠â the first ever die-cast1 toy cars designed just for girls. The smallest line of âcarsâ launched at the auto show, the 2007 lineup of ... Continue reading
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