Nov 9, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Volvo XC90 3.2 The XC90 has been a success for Volvo, and that's no surprise. Introduced as Volvo's first SUV in mid-2002, the XC90 combined all of the safety and comfort for which Volvos, especially Volvo wagons, were and are known with more room. It was a hit with both exist ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Best Since 1980 Reports Comerica Bank's Auto Affordability Index
Nov 9, 2006
DETROIT, Nov. 9 -- The purchase of an average- priced, new vehicle took 23.6 weeks of median family income in the third quarter, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit-based Comerica Bank. That is the third consecutive decline in our quarterly index, which is now down 2.8 weeks from the fourth qu ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Redesign of Its Magazine to Target In-Market Buyers as Well as Enthusiasts
Nov 9, 2006
NEW YORK, Nov. 9 -- In response to changing consumer behavior, a dynamic marketplace and new technology, the venerable magazine brand Car and Driver, established in l955, is reinventing itself to appeal to a broader audience while still appealing to its traditional readers, the automotive enthusiasts. With the December ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Reliability: Some Made in US Models Challange Frontrunning Japanese Brands
Nov 9, 2006
Ford Fusion on par with Honda Accord & Toyota Camry; Family and small cars predicted to be most reliable overall YONKERS, NY â Consumer Reportsâ latest Annual Car Reliability Survey shows some domestic models have become as reliable as their Japanese competitors, and that as a group, family and small cars hav ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Names Barbara J. Pilarski Executive Director - Mergers & Acquisitions
Nov 9, 2006
John Stellman, Vice President - Mergers & Acquisitions, to retire at year's end AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9 -- DaimlerChrysler today announced the appointment of Barbara J. Pilarski to the position of Executive Director - Mergers Acquisitions North and South America, effective Jan. 1, 2007. In this position, Pilarski w ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com), the premiere resource for automotive consumer information, today announced that this is a particularly good time to buy a 2006 model SUV or truck. The complete story, Best Time to Buy a Truck? Inventories & Incentives at All-Time High, can be found at http://w ... Continue reading
Ford Advertises New Edge On-line
Nov 9, 2006
By Michael J. Ureel, FCN DEARBORN, Nov. 8, 2006 -- Ford Motor Company recently launched its cutting-edge Web site for the all-new Ford Edge crossover vehicle. Part of an extensive digital-marketing initiative, Ford is working with Internet giant AOL to provide breakthrough content technology, as well as reaching out to ... Continue reading
Cadillac To Premiere All-New 2008 CTS In January
Nov 9, 2006
DETROIT, Mich. - It is the subject of online discussions, rumors and spy photographers. It is the successor to an award-winning and popular luxury car. And it's coming in January. Cadillac confirms that the all-new 2008 CTS will make its world premiere in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Salute 'Green' Celebrities at the 16th Annual Environmental Media Awards
Nov 9, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2006; Toyota and Lexus are proud to be Presenting Sponsors of the Environmental Media Awards. This star-studded gala event recognizes the creative teams behind television, film and music productions that raise public awareness of environmental issues by incorporating positive environmental mes ... Continue reading
Nov 8, 2006
DETROIT, Nov 8, 2006; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said on Wednesday that it has raised prices on about one-third of its 2007 model-year vehicles in the United States to cover increased costs for steel and other commodities. The price increases range from $60 to $425 per vehicle, GM spokesman John McDonal ... Continue reading
News from AutoTap ; Free Do-It-Yourself Repair Guide
Nov 8, 2006
OTTAWA, Ill.--This booklet will give you the information you need to understand how to diagnose and repair the most common problems in todayâs cars, light trucks, and SUVs. That pesky Check Engine Light, the âMalfunction Indicator Lampâ or âMILâ for short, is on because you vehicleâs compu ... Continue reading
Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating
Nov 8, 2006
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled prod ... Continue reading
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum News Release - Bring in the New Year at the Museum
Nov 8, 2006
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 11/08/2006 CONTACT: Gran Roberts, For Immediate Release Marketing Director November 2006 (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Bring in the New Year at the Museum! AUBURN - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum invites the public to celebrate the arrival of 2007 with "A Classic New Year's Eve, ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Salute 'Green' Celebrities at the 16th Annual Environmental Media Awards
Nov 8, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 7 -- Toyota and Lexus are Presenting Sponsors of the Environmental Media Awards. This star-studded gala event recognizes the creative teams behind television, film and music productions that raise public awareness of environmental issues by incorporating positive environmental messages in their w ... Continue reading
VMI Introduces the First Wheelchair Accessible Honda Odyssey Minivan Conversion
Nov 8, 2006
PHOENIX, Nov. 7 -- VMI today announced it has begun sales of the first wheelchair accessible Honda Odyssey with the Northstar conversion. The company has completed all design, engineering and validation processes with the Honda Odyssey, which is their latest lowered floor side-entry minivan conversion. VMI has more tha ... Continue reading
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