Independent Repair Shops Not Confident Car Makers Will Share Service Information
Aug 8, 2006
Independent Survey Measures Information & Tool Availability BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 7 -- Seventy percent of independent repair shop owners, service advisors and technicians have no confidence that car companies will always provide access to the necessary information and tools for repair, according to a survey conducted by ... Continue reading
CTS Awarded Production Program from Renault for Next Generation Electronic Accelerator Pedal Module
Aug 8, 2006
ELKHART, Ind.--Aug. 7, 2006--CTS Corporation today announced that Renault has awarded CTS Automotive Products a production contract for a next generation Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Accelerator Pedal Module. Total sales from the eight-year program are expected to reach $25 million, with production scheduled to be ... Continue reading
Big Pickups Way Down in July; Future Rests on American Business
Aug 7, 2006
Washington DC August 7, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that american's thirst for full-sized pickups is waning, with sales through July dropping 15.3 percent and sales for the month alone down 35.9 percent, according to Automotive News. Since gas prices reached $3 a gallon across the U.S. this April, trade-in data ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils Limited Edition Harrier Zagato
Aug 7, 2006
Tokyo, Aug 5, 2006 (JCN) - To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Toyota's Toyopet dealerships, the automaker has worked with the legendary design studio to produce the Harrier Zagato for the Japanese market. It was unveiled July 28 at the 2006 Tokyo Auto Gallery, a tuner/specialty car show now in its 6th year. Only 25 ... Continue reading
TACH Reader Questions Lack Of Diesels in U.S.
Aug 7, 2006
Reader John Hendrick of Alaska comments on our story that questioned why there is a lack of diesel powered cars here in the U.S. Yes, I agree with you that diesel cars, if they were available would cut back dramatically on how much fuel we use. It also shouldn't cost $4000.00 more for a diesel engine vs. a gasoline eng ... Continue reading
2006.5 Kia Optima Awarded 'Good' Rating by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Aug 7, 2006
Kia Midsize Sedan Earns Top Honors for Frontal and Rear Impact Crash Tests IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 7 -- Introduced earlier this year, the 2006.5 Kia Optima is already receiving accolades for its impressive safety features and performance. The Optima has earned a "Good" rating -- the highest possible -- from the Insurance ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2006
ARLINGTON, VA August 6, 2006; IIHS new crash test results reflect the improvements manufacturers continue to make in protecting people in front and side crashes, but protection in rear crashes lags. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently evaluated four cars and two small SUVs, updating results for vehicle ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2006
SPEED, Kan.--Aug. 6, 2006--More than 10,000 people joined the residents of the small Midwestern city of Speed, Kan.,(population 37) today for a day-long Hot Wheels(R) festival to honor the rich automotive history of America's rural highways. "Today was a great day for Speed and for Hot Wheels," said Geoff Walker, vice ... Continue reading
Otis Chandler Collection Auction to be Previewed at Meadow Brook Concours Sunday
Aug 5, 2006
WHAT: A 1912 Oldsmobile 60 hp Limited Flyabout from Otis Chandler's Vintage Museum of Transportation and Wildlife will be on display at Sunday's Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance as a preview of the October auction of the late media-magnate's automotive collection. WHO: David Gooding, president and founder of Gooding & ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2007 Prices for Nine Vehicles in Model Lineup
Aug 4, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2007 model year Avalon, Camry, Prius, Yaris, RAV4, FJ Cruiser, Sequoia, Tacoma and Highlander. Avalon, the flagship of the Toyota passenger car lineup, continues to set the standard ... Continue reading
GM Ties Honda for Most Models Listed on IntelliChoice.com's Best New Car Deals for August
Aug 4, 2006
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Aug. 4, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced "Best Deals of the Month" rankings for August that put GM at the top with Honda. "The August 2006 rankings mark the first time in quite a while that GM has this many models ... Continue reading
Troxel earns The USAC Kara Hendrick Spirit Award at IMS
Aug 4, 2006
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net MELANIE TROXEL EARNS THE USAC KARA HENDRICK SPIRIT AWARD Don Schumacher Racing Receives 2006 Opportunity Award INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 3, 2006) - Melanie Troxel, dr ... Continue reading
Yeeow... A-yip-i-o-ee ay! MG Is Headed to O.K.
Aug 3, 2006
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Itâs not new news to anyone in the automobile business, but the iconic, heritage laden, prestigious British motor car brands are now part of global companies with varied successes. Ford started it when they bought Jaguar several years ago. As this column is being writte ... Continue reading
Car Dealers Offer Discounts to Clear Inventory
Aug 3, 2006
Washington DC August 3, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that auto dealers are piling their own discounts on top of those being offered by automakers in attempt to clear out inventory before the end of summer. According to The Wall Street Journal, the incentives include offering car buyers employee pricing on brands ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., August 3, 2006 - Ford Motor Company announced today that it is supplementing the 2005 speed control deactivation system recall to include certain speed control-equipped gas or natural gas 1994-2002 F-250 through F-550 F-Super Duty trucks, 2000-2002 Excursions, 1994-1996 Econoline vans and 1996-2002 E-4 ... Continue reading
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