Ford Government Affairs Chief Says: Japan's Auto Barriers Need to End
Dec 16, 2009
Washington DC December 16, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Japan's decision to exclude foreign automakers from its Cash for Clunkers program is part of a broader effort by the Japanese government to discourage imports, a Ford Motor Co. executive said in a recent interview. According to Automotive News, Ford's ... Continue reading
Global Trade Under Attack . . . Again
Dec 16, 2009
Global Trade Under Attack . . . Again Like most car dealers, Iâm a fairly optimistic guy. You have to be, to make it in this business. For every car you buy, you have to believe you can sell it. For every employee you hire, you have to believe theyâll be a hard worker. For every new store you build, you have ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 16 -- BorgWarner will supply its advanced engine and drivetrain technologies for the Hyundai Tucson and ix35, including: -- Chain timing systems from BorgWarner Morse TEC for the 2.0- and 2.4-liter gasoline engines. -- The Morse TEC "silent chain" timing drive offers low noise and superior dur ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2009
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The Freelander 2 Sport For 2010
Dec 16, 2009
Introducing the Freelander 2 Sport, which goes on sale in the UK in January 2010 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Delivers 25 i-MiEV New-Generation Electric Vehicles to a UK Demonstration Program
Dec 16, 2009
Tokyo, Dec 14, 2009; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced the delivery of 25 of its i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicles (EV) to a demonstration program for electric and ultra-low-carbon vehicles run by the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom (UK) via the UK MMC distributor Colt Car Company, Ltd.(1)( ... Continue reading
CNN: Plug-in Hybrid Hype Gets Zapped
Dec 16, 2009
by Peter Valdes-Dapena CNNMoney.com NEW YORK December 15, 2009; (CNNMoney.com) -- If you want to save big money on fuel and create a cleaner environment by buying a new, hot off the production line plug-in hybrid, you'd better hold your horses. For at least a couple of decades, plug-in hybrid vehicles are likely to cos ... Continue reading
Volvo Car UK Calls on The Mayor of London to Announce Findings of the Congestion Charge Review
Dec 16, 2009
Volvo Car UK has today written to The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, asking him to publish the findings of the review of the Congestion Charge exemptions that he promised to deliver before the end of 2009 ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Opens Sixth UK Dealer in Sevenoaks, Kent
Dec 16, 2009
Lamborghini has added a sixth dealership to the UK network, with the opening of Lamborghini Sevenoaks. ... Continue reading
No Range Anxiety for Santa With Vauxhall's New Sleigh-Rev!
Dec 16, 2009
Vauxhall has come to Santa's help after receiving a plea from the great man himself earlier this year to provide swift and ultra-clean transport for his annual blast around the world on December 24 ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2009
Aston Martin today releases the first official images of the 'Cygnet' - a new luxury commuter concept car. ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2009
The car chosen to exemplify a new dawn of low and ultra-low carbon vehicles by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson today was the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Lance Bradley, Mitsubishi Motors UK's Managing Director commented, "As one of the first mainstream manufacturers to supply a full production electric car, we were more than ... Continue reading
Seat Scoops Its Biggest Fleet Deal To Date
Dec 16, 2009
SEAT is celebrating its biggest fleet deal with news that it is to supply 500 new Leon Ecomotives to British Gas. ... Continue reading
Award-Winning Nissan X-Trail Now Even Sharper with Specification Boost
Dec 16, 2009
The award¬-winning, adventure¬-seeking Nissan X-TRAIL is now even more appealing to compact SUV buyers thanks to a surge in standard equipment levels. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Australia Delivers Early Christmas Presents
Dec 16, 2009
Chrysler Australia today announced price changes to its Jeep Cherokee and Dodge Journey ranges to bring in the Holiday season. The significant price drop will be rolled out on all Jeep Cherokee and Dodge Journey models immediately. ... Continue reading
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