Today's Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be the Better Bargain - VIDEO STORY
Mar 12, 2007
DETROIT - March 11, 2007: Compared to 20 to 25 years ago, automakers say today's "certified pre-owned" vehicles can be as good as buying a new vehicle and are a fraction of the cost. To "certify" a used vehicle, a dealer must perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection that meets the original dealer's specifications ... Continue reading
Mar 8, 2007
DETROIT, March 7 -- The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced today that it has selected the product engineering and manufacturing team of the Pontiac Solstice for its inaugural Great Designs in Steel Automotive Excellence Award for the innovative and cost-effective use of advanced high-strength steels. Th ... Continue reading
IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps
Mar 1, 2007
First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA â Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading
Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show
Feb 17, 2007
OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
GM Offering Incentives on Some Models Through Feb. 20
Feb 14, 2007
DETROIT February 13, 2007; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. on Tuesday announced sales incentives on certain models sold in most of the United States through Feb. 20. Zero percent financing for 36 or 60 months is available, as is $500 bonus cash, the Detroit-based automaker said. Qualifying models include some ... Continue reading
GM offering zero-percent financing, cash bonus
Feb 13, 2007
DETROIT, Feb 13,2007; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp will offer free financing and bonus cash for the next week to boost sales after a big decline in January, the automaker said on Tuesday. The program offers $500 bonus cash in the Midwest and Northeast regions and zero-percent financing for up to five years ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups
Feb 10, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY â If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reportsâ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading
Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces Winners of Second Annual Chicago Auto Show Awards
Feb 8, 2007
Pontiac G8 & Toyota Highlander Named Most Significant New Car and Truck Introductions CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Consumer Guide Automotive, the definitive source for new and used car reviews, announced today that the 2008 Pontiac G8 and the 2008 Toyota Highlander are the recipients of its second annual Most Significant New Int ... Continue reading
Pontiac and Yahoo! Leverage Social Media to Create New Form of Dialogue with Consumers
Feb 8, 2007
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--The Pontiac division of General Motors Corp. and Yahoo! Inc. today launched a new online destination for Pontiac owners and enthusiasts, Pontiac Underground (www.pontiacunderground.com). The Web site combines some of the best social media content from Yahoo! including Flickr photos, Yahoo! Answers, Y ... 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
Jan 31, 2007
DETROIT - January 31, 2007: General Motors will introduce the all-new 2008 Saturn Astra and 2008 Pontiac G8 at the Chicago Auto Show next week, building on the momentum of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit â where the Saturn Aura captured the North American Car of the Year award and the Chevrol ... Continue reading
Jan 30, 2007
GM Latin America, Africa & Middle East sold a record 1,035,200 units in 2006 GM LAAM sales up more than 153,500 units, an increase of 17.4 percent Calendar Year GM LAAM market share improves to 17.0 percent Sales performance led by strength of Chevrolet and GM premium brands GM has been the vehicle sales leader in LAAM ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Detroit Auto Show
Jan 29, 2007
Imagine being at the fabulous North American International Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the Detroit excitement while sitting naked on a beanbag and eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without even having t ... Continue reading
Toyota Gaining Ground on World #1 GM
Jan 18, 2007
Washington DC January 18, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motor Corporation announced Wednesday its sales dropped slightly in 2006 to 9.09 million cars and trucks, a 0.9 reduction from its 2005 sales. That number should still be high enough for the Detroit automaker to maintain its status as the world' ... Continue reading
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