Harley-Davidson Updates Shipment Guidance Due to Strike
Feb 8, 2007
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 8 -- Following six non-production days related to a strike at its largest assembly plant, Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that motorcycle shipments for the first quarter of the year will not meet previously established guidance. First quarter 2007 shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles had been ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- The Scion tC, the best-selling vehicle in the Scion lineup, raises the bar in the sports coupe segment as it receives sharp styling revisions, new standard equipment and safety features for 2008. Freshened Exterior and Enhanced Interior The 2008 tC is distinguished by the new Scion family front fasci ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: Scion Launches All-New 2008 xB
Feb 8, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2008 xB urban utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. The xB was first introduced in early 2003 for the 2004 model year and its boxy shape became iconic to the Scion brand. "No one in the automotive ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: Scion Stages World Premiere of All-New 2008 xD
Feb 8, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., revealed the all-new 2008 xD five-door subcompact at a press conference today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. "The xD is a clever new take on the five-door urban subcompact, with style and flair to match its efficiency and utility," said Mark Templin, Scio ... Continue reading
BMW Owners are Early Adopters of New Technology and Media
Feb 8, 2007
BMW is one of many vehicles profiled in the Scarborough Research/Radio Advertising Bureau Automotive Study, Released at Annual Conference Today NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- Scarborough Research, the leading local market research firm for identifying the shopping, media and lifestyle patterns of adults in the United States, find ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8 -- For the third year in a row, consumers will be given free test rides in Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles at Chicago Drive '07, three test tracks inside McCormick Place South during the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 9-18. Chicago Drive '07 has two all-new elements this year: - a 16-foot ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: MotorWeek Awards Honda Fit 2007 Drivers' Choice 'Best of the Year'
Feb 8, 2007
Honda Captures Top Drivers' Choice Award at Chicago Auto Show for Second Consecutive Year GM Receives Four Awards, Entire Toyota Motor Corporation Wins 'Best Eco- Friendly,' First-Time for a Company CHICAGO, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MotorWeek honored the Honda Fit with the 2007 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Sees Spike in General Motors Vehicle Searches Following Super Bowl Ads
Feb 7, 2007
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, observed a 30% spike in search activity Monday for the Chevrolet HHR, following the debut of the vehicleâs "Car Wash Dudes" spot and the Chevrolet-branded "Everybody Loves a Chevy" commercial in Sundayâs Super Bowl. AutoTrader.com witnessed a simil ... Continue reading
Omniscout Introduces Two New GPRS/GPS Portable Devices at V-Twin Expo
Feb 7, 2007
Omniscout Portable and Portable Pro Now Available PHOENIX, Feb. 7 -- Omniscout, a division of WorldScout Corporation of Phoenix, AZ, recently launched the Omniscout Portable and Portable Pro GPRS/GPS devices at V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, OH. The two models are the most sophisticated and effective monitoring and trackin ... Continue reading
Bush Administration Submits Draft Fuel Economy Bill
Feb 7, 2007
WASHINGTON DC February 7, 2007; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the Bush administration proposed upgrading fuel economy standards for passenger cars on Wednesday, starting a process that will bring close scrutiny from automakers, environmental groups and key members of Congress. The legislation would give t ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: WealthTV's Viewers' Choice Award Winners Announced
Feb 7, 2007
Lexus, Bentley, Range Rover, Aston Martin, & Chevrolet Receive Prestigious Awards CHICAGO, Feb. 7 -- CHICAGO AUTO SHOW -- WealthTV, the premier luxury lifestyle and entertainment network in digital and high-definition, today announced the winners of its prestigious crystal Viewers' Choice Award in six categories at the ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2007
Washington DC February 7, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that auto industry experts say that imports should cross the 50 percent mark in the U.S. auto market sometime this year, perhaps as soon as March. Domestic models from GM, Ford, and Chrysler took just over half of the U.S. market in January, and are losing g ... Continue reading
New Device Keeps Young Kids Safe in the Car
Feb 7, 2007
Angelguard Prevents Young Children From Accidentally Opening Seat Belt; One in Three Parents Report Children Have Opened Seat Belt Release Without Parent's Knowledge SPRING HILL, Fla., Feb. 7 -- As National Child Passenger Safety Week begins Feb. 11, an innovative product is being introduced to help parents keep their ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: Dodge Reveals New 2008 Dodge Dakota
Feb 7, 2007
Restyled Dodge Dakota Offers More Power Combined with Bold Styling, Versatility and Capability * New 4.7-liter V-8 engine with 290 horsepower (25 percent increase) and 320 lb.-ft. of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement -- the only V-8 option available in the segment * First-f ... Continue reading
Volkswagen To Elevate Urban Ownvers and Prospects To Celebrity Status During All-Star Weekend
Feb 7, 2007
Volkswagen million dollar sweepstakes, personal paparazzi, big ticket giveaways, celebrity sightings and more throughout âIn it to Win itâ weekend AUBURN HILLS, MI - February 7, 2007: Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that itâs taking its Volkswagen Important People (VW i.p.) initiative a step ... Continue reading
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