GM, Honda Differ in Energy Hearing
Feb 4, 2007
Washington DC February 1, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Automakers presented differing views Tuesday to a Senate committee looking for ways to cut vehicle fuel consumption. John German of American Honda Motor Co. reminded the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that his company is on record in favo ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan Assisting Record Number of Motorists with Roadservice Due to Frigid Weather
Feb 4, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 4 -- This weekend's bitter cold weather has prompted a record number of motorists needing AAA Michigan's roadside assistance. As of 1:30 p.m. today (Feb. 4), AAA's Emergency Road Service has assisted more than 2,266 motorists. Saturday, the Auto Club serviced nearly 4,000 motorists. ... Continue reading
Feb 4, 2007
LAS VEGAS--Mobile Productivity, Inc. (MPi), a premier supplier of proprietary diagnostic, repair information and service merchandising solutions to the automotive industry, today announced a milestone for its World Class Inspection (WCI) Program. For the month of January â07, dealers using the WCI program inspecte ... Continue reading
All-Star Celebrities and Athletes Battle to Win the 5th Annual Cadillac Super Bowl Grand Prix
Feb 4, 2007
Leanne Tweeden takes first place and receives $10,000 Benefiting the Wounded Warriors with Nick Lachey finishing second and Access Hollywood's Tony Potts taking third place MIAMI, Feb. 3 -- Celebrities and athletes revved-up their engines and tested their need for speed in a wheel-to-wheel competition for charity in th ... Continue reading
ALL-NEW VOLVO V70: Takes Safety to New Heights
Feb 2, 2007
... including a world breakthrough for the benefit of families with young children IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Volvo Cars of North America LLC (VCNA) will introduce the third generation of its V70 wagon at the Geneva Motor Show. Volvo -- a segment leader -- looks to the all-new V70 as taking safety to new heights, ... an ... Continue reading
Feb 2, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Preparing now for the frigid temperatures predicted over the weekend will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Michigan. As of 9 a.m. today (Feb. 2), AAA's Emergency Road Service has assisted more than 420 motorists since midnight and call volumes remain slightly lower than forecas ... Continue reading
Bank of America Expands Hybrid Vehicle Program Nationally
Feb 2, 2007
$3,000 reimbursement available to more than 185,000 U.S. associates CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 2 -- Bank of America today announced that it is expanding its program to reimburse $3,000 to associates purchasing a new hybrid vehicle. The program will now be available to more than 185,000 U.S.-based associates. Last June, the ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record January 2007 Sales
Feb 1, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best January sales ever of 22,524 units, a 24.4-percent increase over the same period in 2006. The Sedona was the leading seller at 6,947 units, a 26.7-percent increase over the same period last year. The all-new Rondo continued its impressive ramp- ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports January 2007 Sales
Feb 1, 2007
-- Legacy sales up 10 percent; Impreza sales up five percent -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported January sales of 12,074 total units. Both the Legacy and Impreza model lines recorded gains over the same period last year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ... Continue reading
Most Manufacturers Spent Less on Incentives, Except on Large Cars
Feb 1, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,276 per vehicle sold in January 2007, down $96, or four percent, from December 2006, and down $149, or six percent, from January 2006. Edmunds. ... Continue reading
First Seat Raises the Standards for Child Car-Seat Safety
Feb 1, 2007
MONTEREY, Calif., Jan. 31 -- First Seat, LLC announces the design of a passive child car-seat safety system that will significantly raise the standards for child car seats. First Seat applies innovative technology to more effectively deal with frontal impact, and focuses on side impact safety, for which there currently ... Continue reading
Polk Acquires AIC(R) Price and Specification Business from Autobytel
Feb 1, 2007
Industry-leading data strengthens Polk's global offering, Autobytel Internet strategy SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Autobytel Inc. and R. L. Polk & Co. today announced Polk has purchased Automotive Information Center (AIC)(R), the price and specification business of Autobytel. Through this acquisition, Polk will strengt ... Continue reading
World Car of the Year Announces Top 10 Finalists
Jan 31, 2007
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- From an initial entry list of twenty- eight (28) new vehicles from all over the world, a short list of ten finalists for the third annual World Car of the Year (WCOTY) awards were announced by the international accounting firm KPMG. The winners of the 2007 WCOTY will be unveiled during Press Previe ... Continue reading
AutoMotion Introduces First Fully Automated Robotic Parking Garage in N.Y.C.
Jan 31, 2007
NEW YORK--As reported on the Today Show, AutoMotion Parking Systems www.automotionparking.com introduces the first fully automated robotic parking garage system in New York City providing the easiest, fastest and safest way to park available. The facility is now open to residents and the parking public at 123 Baxter St ... Continue reading
Jan 30, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49473) has announced the addition of the Frost & Sullivan report: North American Light Truck Exterior Protection Accessories Aftermarket to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled North American Light Truck Exterior ... Continue reading
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