Brits Risk Accidents Through Careless Driving
Aug 2, 2006
LONDON, August 1 -- Road rules and driving advice is largely ignored according to recent research from NatWest Car Insurance. The research found that, whilst legal requirements such as not drink driving (94%) and not talking on a mobile phone whilst driving (79%) were likely to be followed, general advice such as takin ... Continue reading
Five Filmmakers Move on to Final Round of the Chrysler Film Project
Aug 1, 2006
Chrysler Announces Five Finalists in the Chrysler Film Project, Partners With Silverwood Films to Make $1 Million Indie Film LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1 -- The field has been narrowed from hundreds of entries, and five emerging filmmakers have been chosen as finalists to continue toward their ultimate goal: a $1 million dollar ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports July 2006 U.S. Sales
Aug 1, 2006
* Sales of Chrysler 300 rise 4 percent over July 2005 results * Dodge Charger sales increase 53 percent over July 2005 results * July retail sales increase 9 percent month-over-month versus June 2006 * Jeep Compass sales finish July at a brisk pace * Employee Pricing Plus program continues through August 31, 2006 AUBUR ... Continue reading
July 2006; Hyundai Momentum Continues With Second Consecutive All-Time Record Sales Month
Aug 1, 2006
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 47,205 vehicles for the month of July, improving on the one-month all-time sales record set in June. Hyundai's second-consecutive all-time record saw a sales increase of 6.2 percent over last July, raising 2006 year-to-date sales 4.6 percent ov ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces 2006 Best July Sales Ever
Aug 1, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record July sales of 26,429 units, a 1.4-percent increase over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales for Kia totaled 173,007 units, a 2.3-percent improvement over the record-setting sales pace in 2005. "Kia is charging ahead full steam with our ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2006
- Calendar Year-to-Date Sales up Four Percent - IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 25,963 vehicles for July 2006 accounting for a five percent increase versus last year. Mazda also reported a four percent year-to-date sales increase versus the same period last year ... Continue reading
Acura Announces July 2006 Sales Results
Aug 1, 2006
TSX Sets July Record Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Bolstered by record sales of the TSX sports sedan as well as continued steady sales for the TL performance luxury sedan; Acura sold 18,203 units in July, the division announced today. Total year-to-date sales reached 114,504 units. The TSX sports sedan continued it ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports July 2006 Best -Ever Monthly Sales
Aug 1, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its all-time best-ever monthly sales of 241,826 vehicles, an increase of 16.2 percent over July 2005. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,465,368 units, up 10.8 percent over the same period last year. "Market conditions are playin ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports 2006 A Record July Result; Fiscal Year is Best Ever
Aug 1, 2006
ATLANTA--Aug. 1, 2006--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced a sales record for the month of July in the United States. In the U.S., Porsche sold 3,202 new cars this past month, an increase of 14 percent ... Continue reading
Audi of America, Inc. Reports July 2006 Sales
Aug 1, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. today reported July 2006 sales of 7,005 units, down just 1.5 percent compared to year ago sales, as the company is experiencing its lowest vehicle inventories in several years. Sales through the first seven months of 2006 remain on a record pace; Audi dealers have so ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Sales for July 2006
Aug 1, 2006
Year-to-Date Sales of BMW Group Up 5.3 Percent; July sales off 12 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 180,857 vehicles, an increase of 5.3 percent over the 171,683 vehicles sold in the first seven months of 2005. The BMW Group a ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports July 2006 Sales Increase
Aug 1, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. â August 1, 2006- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported July sales of 22,627, a 5.0% increase over prior year July sales of 21,553. Signifying Volkswagenâs return to its roots, the Rabbit posted July sales of 2,109. This is the highest monthly Golf/ Rabbit sales figure since 2002. The ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports 2006 Best July Sales Ever
Aug 1, 2006
MONTVALE, N.J. August 1, 2006; Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) continued its strong sales momentum through July, reporting its highest July on record with sales of 21,591 new vehicles, an increase of 3.8 percent over last July. This brings MBUSAâs year-to-date sales to 136,526, a 14.3 percent increase representing the b ... Continue reading
Ford S-MAX Brings New Ford Customers in First Three Months
Aug 1, 2006
Half of S-MAX customers are new to Ford brand Top-of-the-line Titanium model is favorite choice COLOGNE, Aug. 1, 2006 â The innovative Ford S-MAX, which combines style, space and sporty design, is bringing thousands of new customers to the Ford brand. Three months after the S-MAX went on sale in selected markets a ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2006
* Retail sales for the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr were a record 19,440 in July, up 18 percent compared with June. Total sales (including fleet deliveries) for the company's new mid-size sedans were 20,129. * Overall, Ford's July retail sales were up 7 percent compared with June - the second best ret ... Continue reading
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