Hyundai Sales Set New Record for May 2005
Jun 1, 2005
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 40,416 vehicles for the month, which represents the best May sales in company history. Leading the way were the Elantra followed by the Sonata. The new Tucson SUV, named segment leader in the recent 2005 Strategic Vision Total Quality Stu ... Continue reading
GM Offers Employee Discount to Everyone
Jun 1, 2005
DETROIT, June 1, 2005; For the first time in its history, GM is offering its employee discount to everyone who takes delivery of a new 2005 GM car or truck from June 1 through July 5, 2005. "Our employees are extremely proud of the company they work for and the products they build," said Brent Dewar, GM North America v ... Continue reading
Dodge Answers 'Call of the Wild' During Zoo Adventure Tour at the Oklahoma Zoo
Jun 1, 2005
- Twelve-city tour to showcase Dodge vehicles and their family-friendly features - Each two-day event includes six Dodge Zoo Adventure activity areas, featuring animal-themed Dodge vehicles - Fifty percent off zoo admission during the Dodge Zoo Tour WHAT: A herd of Dodge vehicles will be coming soon to a zoo near you. ... Continue reading
Jun 1, 2005
DETROIT, June 1 -- Metro Detroit Youth Day will hold a Scholarship Reception, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, at the Roostertail in Detroit. "We hope to raise more than $50,000 to provide scholarships for Metro Detroit youth," said Ed Deeb, Youth Day co-founder and coordinator. "We want to encourage youth to pursue ... Continue reading
Autech Releases Rider Series and Lifecare Vehicle Models
Jun 1, 2005
Tokyo (JCNN) - On May 31, Autech Japan, a Nissan group company, announced the release in Japan of the Serena Rider and Rider S as well as Serena lifecare vehicle (LV) models in the Enchante series and Personal Chair Cab series. Autech has newly customized all of these models in conjunction with the launch of the new Se ... Continue reading
Hitting the Road This Summer? MMI Warns Consumers 'Don't Get Burned by High Fuel Prices'
May 31, 2005
HOUSTON--May 31, 2005--Memorial Day weekend officially kicked off the summer travel season. According to the Travel Industry Association, one-third (33%) of all trips are taken during the summer months. While more than 80 percent of Americans typically choose to drive on vacation, soaring gas prices may make this summe ... Continue reading
NHTSA Restates Rollover Warning For Users of 15-Passenger Vans
May 31, 2005
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced new research that reinforces its existing concerns about 15-passenger vans. As a result, NHTSA reissued its consumer advisory for users of 15-passenger vans for the third time in the past four years. In a new research report related to improper ... Continue reading
May 31, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 31 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18414) has announced the addition of A review of the automotive market for rain sensors: 2005 edition to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Consumer demand continues to fuel growth in ... Continue reading
The End of an Era? Traditional SUVs Losing Traction
May 31, 2005
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 31 May 2005 — Traditional truck-based SUVs captured just 12.1 percent of U.S. new-vehicle retail sales in April, their lowest market share since May 1996, according to Power Information Network, a division of J.D. Power and Associates. In contrast, more fuel-efficient car-based crossover ... Continue reading
Demand for Hybrids Soars, Paper Says; VW Considering Gas-Electric Jetta
May 31, 2005
Washington DC May 31, 2005; AIADA newsletter reported that ”With gas prices hovering near record highs, dealers are selling every hybrid they can get,” reports the Detroit News. “Waiting lists are so long that many customers are paying extra just to move ahead in line. Others are paying full sticker p ... Continue reading
95 Percent of Consumers Say New Vehicle Salespeople are Respectful
May 31, 2005
A new survey conducted by Automotive Retailing Today (ART), illustrates that the image of the automotive sales profession is outdated and lags behind people’s actual experience --more than 1,100 new vehicle buyers and consumers regardless of ethnicity overwhelmingly say that salespeople are respectful, profession ... Continue reading
James Dean Motorcycle Joins Celebrities in Whatcom Museum of History & Art Exhibition
May 31, 2005
Bellingham, WA May 31, 2005; He lived fast, died young, and left an indelible mark on American popular culture. In honor of the 50th anniversary of his death this year, James Dean’s first motorcycle – a 1949 CZ – will be installed June 14 in the new retrospective exhibition Motorcycles: the Good, the ... Continue reading
May 31, 2005
SMART CAR ‘FORTWO’ BY MERCEDES BENZ By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau The buzz at the North American (Detroit) International Auto Show in January included rumors that parent company Mercedes Benz might seriously consider bringing the cute little Smart Car to US shores. They were able to score a small piece of p ... Continue reading
Brooklyn International Film Festival Bring Back 'The Drive-In' Movie Experience
May 31, 2005
NEW YORK, May 31 -- Too young to remember when cruising to the drive-in was the most fun, exciting and romantic way to catch a flick? Now, fans of both wheels and reels can come together for a rare opportunity to enjoy the classic drive-in movie experience, right in the heart of Brooklyn. Zipcar, the country's largest ... Continue reading
May 31, 2005
NISSAN RELEASES NEW SERENA -Also releases Rider series and LV series models- ... Continue reading
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