Green Car Advocates Respond to Ford’s Announcement that Worker Layoffs is “The Way Forward”
Jan 22, 2006
Reports indicate that going green would create more jobs for the auto industry. SAN FRANCISCO - Green car advocates expressed astonishment today that Ford Motor Company considers mass worker layoffs to be “the way forward” that will pull the company out of its current financial slump. “Instead of pled ... Continue reading
New Chevrolet Captiva: compact SUV debuts at Geneva
Jan 21, 2006
Geneva JANUARY 20, 2006: With the all-new Captiva, its first diesel powered compact SUV, Chevrolet takes its European product offensive to a new level. Tailored to European roads and customer requirements, the vehicle will be available with a modern two-litre 150hp common-rail direct-injection diesel. Like the two avai ... Continue reading
BETTIS GOES FROM ROLLING AS 'THE BUS' TO RUSHING LIKE POPULAR FORD TRUCK
Jan 21, 2006
Pittsburgh January 20, 2006: When Detroit native and Pittsburgh Steelers star running back Jerome Bettis takes the field this weekend in the National Football League's AFC championship game, he'll be taking a little bit of Ford Motor Company with him. Known widely as "The Bus," Bettis has taken to comparing himself to ... Continue reading
General Motors to Showcase Strong Mix of Vehicles at the Washington DC Auto Show
Jan 21, 2006
What: General Motors is showcasing a strong mix of high-quality vehicles - priced just right to offer great value to our customers. Following is an overview of some of GM's brand-new 2006-2007 MY vehicles that are poised for success in the marketplace. Where: Washington Convention Center 900 Ninth Street N. Washington, ... Continue reading
Honda Announces 2006 Motorcycle Racing Plans
Jan 20, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 19, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has finalized its Motorcycle Racing Plans for 2006, as outlined below.Honda's spirit of challenge is rooted in its motorsport activities. By constantly striving to fulfill its own dreams and aspirations through the ongoing challenge of leading-edge inn ... Continue reading
Jan 20, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 20, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda's advanced technology leadership in the area of fuel efficiency and low-emission vehicles was recognized by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) with the Honda Civic Hybrid being named the "Best New Alternative Power" vehicle for 2006. "The new Civi ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Offers Special Winter Rate Incentives on Select Vehicles
Jan 20, 2006
Industry's Top-Selling Certified Brand Provides Consumers Affordable Financing DETROIT January 20, 2006; GM Certified Used Vehicles, the top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand according to Autodata Corp., today announced a nationwide winter rate incentive program to drive additional traffic and sales to ... Continue reading
The Henry Ford Announces Special Hours of Operation During Super Bowl XL
Jan 20, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich.--Jan. 20, 2006--The Henry Ford is proud to announce that it has been chosen as a "Super" site for Super Bowl XL premier events. As a result of this exciting distinction, on Thursday, February 2, 2006, all attractions of The Henry Ford, including: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory ... Continue reading
2006 North American International Auto Show Hosts a Veteran's Day on Sun., Jan. 22
Jan 20, 2006
Show Offers Half-Price on All Adult General Admission Tickets for Veterans & Active Military WHO: The 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) WHAT: The NAIAS 2006 is offering half-off all $12.00 adult tickets for United States veterans and active military. To redeem their discount for a single ticket for th ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Expands Use of Biodiesel Fuel in Dodge Ram Pickup Trucks
Jan 20, 2006
* B20 Biodiesel Approved for Government, Military and Commercial Fleets * Next Step Toward Making Clean, Renewable Biofuels An Option for All Diesel Owners * Extending the Environmental Benefits of Modern Clean Diesel Technology AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 20 -- DaimlerChrysler will expand the use of clean, renewable bio ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Offer Milliken's YES Essentials(R)"No Stains, No Odors, No Worries"(tm)
Jan 20, 2006
<p><b><i>Chrysler Group is the first to introduce the next generation in stain-repelling technology * YES Essentials(R) material helps eliminate stains, odors and static </b></i></p> <a href="/link.html?http://xweb4.milliken.com/YEW/BuyNow">Dir ect2 Yes Essentials!</a><p> <p>AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 19 -- Go ahead and ... Continue reading
Jan 20, 2006
Incentive Offerings Were Down When Compared to the Same Time Period a Year Ago WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 20, 2006; New-vehicle retail sales were down 11 percent through the first 15 days of January when compared to the same time period a year ago, according to the Power Information Network (PIN), the industry's pr ... Continue reading
AAA Names 7 Iowa ''Top Shop'' Auto Repair Facilities
Jan 20, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Jan. 20, 2006--Seven repair facilities participating in AAA's Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program in Iowa have earned Top Shop honors for 2005. The eighth annual Top Shop awards are given to those repair facilities that last year scored 98 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys. Th ... Continue reading
Ford Restructuring May End Minivan Production
Jan 20, 2006
Friday January 20, 2006; USA Today reported that in an attempt to exit unprofitable and flagging markets, Ford Motor (F) is expected to say Monday that it will get out of the minivan segment, according to two sources familiar with the plan who didn't want their names used ahead of the official announcement. Ford will l ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Continue Higher but at a Slower Rate
Jan 20, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 20, 2006--Gasoline prices have risen for the third straight week, but at a slower rate, indicating that pump prices may be reaching a temporary plateau, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Prices this week rose between 2 and 5 cents per gallon, while last week ... Continue reading
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