North American International Auto Show Announces Plans and Attractions for 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 12, 2007
DETROIT, Nov. 12 -- In less than 70 days, the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors to more than 6,000 media from across the globe on Sun., Jan. 13, 2008 at Cobo Center. Recognized as a premier automotive showcase, the NAIAS will celebrate its 20th year as an international event and wi ... Continue reading
The Time has Arrived: You can Order a SMART Car
Nov 7, 2007
By MARLON HANSON Bumper to Bumper Texas Auto Writers Association There isnât much that can tear me away from a SEMA show in Las Vegas. But, an invitation to be among the first to drive a new Smart car on American roadways is one of those very few things. Readers will remember how much I liked the Smart car concept ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2007
SMART CAR FOR THE USA Quirky and Cool By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [02] So, weâre out in San Jose, CA driving and evaluating the new smart car (please forgive the lack of a capital âSâ since, for some reason, the smart folks who named the car insist on lower case â perhaps becaus ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records Best October 2007 Sales
Nov 1, 2007
Mercedes-Benz Sales Up 11 Percent for the Month MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its strongest month of the year and its best October on record with sales of 22,820 new vehicles, an increase of 10.8 percent over last October (20,598). This brings MBUSA's year-to-date sales to 203,085, ... Continue reading
Daimler Posts Group EBIT of Euro 1.9 Billion (US$2.7 Billion) in Third Quarter of 2007
Oct 25, 2007
- Net loss of - euro 1,533 million (US$-2,180 million) (Q3 2006: net profit of euro 868 million, US$1,234 million), thereof minus euro 2.6 billion (US$ 3.7 billion) from the Chrysler transaction - Revenues up by 6% to euro 25.7 billion (US$36.5 billion) - EBIT of at least euro 8.5 billion (US$12.1 billion) anticipated ... Continue reading
Living smart: smart bolsters market launch in the US with a unique concept in L.A.
Oct 12, 2007
Venice Beach/Los Angeles, CA. An exclusive studio building on Abbot Kinney Boulevard will be transformed into the âsmart houseâ for four months starting October 11, 2007, serving as the springboard for the US market launch of the smart car. smart has begun preparations in the heart of the hip Venice Beach dis ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Executive Sees Market for 2-Seat Smart Car in Asia
Sep 12, 2007
FRANKFURT, Germany September 12, 2007; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG sees Asia as a possible new market for its Smart fortwo, a two-seat city car that is a common sight in Europe and is headed to the United States next year. "There's certainly a market for Smart in Asia," Rainer Schmueckle, chief operating of ... Continue reading
smart USA Announces Pricing of smart fortwo Models
Sep 5, 2007
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., , today announced the pricing of the all-new smart fortwo models that will be sold in the United States beginning in the first quarter of 2008. The smart fortwo will be available in three trim levels. The entry-level pure ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports 2007 Best August Sales Ever
Sep 4, 2007
MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 4 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest August on record with sales of 20,980 new vehicles, an increase of 1.8 percent over August 2006. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date sales to 157,806 units, ahead of last year's 157,128. With significant increases in both the M-Class (up 32.4 p ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 9 Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for July 2007
Aug 1, 2007
- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 137,728 Vehicles, an 8 Percent Decrease for July 2007 - Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,586 Vehicles, a 14 Percent Decrease for July 2007 NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 156,314 passenger vehicles in ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports 18,586 New Vehicle Sales for July
Aug 1, 2007
MBUSA Records Best Year-to-Date Sales for the Period MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 18,586 new vehicles for July, bringing the company's year- to-date total to 136,826 units, a 0.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year and marking the best year-to-date sales ... Continue reading
smart Car Faces Safety Questions - smart Crash Test Video
Jul 15, 2007
Washington DC July 12, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that at just 1700 pounds, 8.8 feet long, and slightly wider and taller than 5 feet, the Smart car is already one of the smallest cars on any road in any country. Click here for a picture. It isn't surprising, then, that safety is a concern for some consumers. M ... Continue reading
Big Excitement for Tiny smart Car
Jul 11, 2007
Washington DC July 11, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that prospective buyers are forming a long line to buy a very short car. The Detroit News reports that more than 20,000 people have put down $99 deposits to buy Smart cars, built by DaimlerChrysler AG, when they go on sale in January. "The response has been ove ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2007
Washington DC June 26, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Roger Penske, the race-team owner and former driver, who is also CEO and controlling shareholder of United Auto Group Inc., has gradually taken a stronger hand in running the Michigan-based dealership chain. The Wall Street Journal reports that next week, ... Continue reading
2007 APEAL Awards: Porsche Tops Again; Honda Captures Most Awards
Jun 28, 2007
.D. Power and Associates Reports: Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 28 June 2007 â Honda captures four model segment awardsâmore than any other vehicle nameplate this yearâaccording to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution ... Continue reading
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