The new smart fortwo cdi - The world's most economical production car with the lowest CO2 emissions
Jun 11, 2007
with fuel consumption of just 3.3 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC) and emissions of 88 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre the new smart fortwo cdi is the most economical production car worldwide. A full tank of fuel costs around â¬38.00* and 33 litres of fuel will take the 33 kW/45 bhp two-door car approximately ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 4 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for May 2007
Jun 1, 2007
-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 199,393 Vehicles, a 4 Percent Increase for May 2007 -- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,771 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase for May 2007 NEW YORK, June 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 221,164 passenger vehicles in th ... Continue reading
President of smart(R) USA, Dave Schembri to Present at June Motor Press Guild Luncheon
May 30, 2007
LOS ANGELES, May 30 -- On Tuesday, June 5, The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, will feature Dave Schembri, president of smart USA, from the UnitedAuto Group. The smart fortwo -- a small car with a big urban solution -- will be seen on streets across the United State ... Continue reading
May 17, 2007
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Details of the DCX Sale of Chrysler to GMAC Investor Cerberus - Includes Video
May 14, 2007
FRANKFURT, May 14, 2007 Michael Shields writing rot Reuters reported that private equity firm Cerberus will buy a majority of DaimlerChrysler's (DCXGn.DE: Quote, Profile , Research) struggling Chrysler Group for $7.4 billion, a fraction of the $36 billion deal that created the transatlantic car union nine years ago. Ce ... Continue reading
smart USA Launches Cross-Country Road Show to Introduce the fortwo
May 9, 2007
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--A small car with a big urban solution is coming to the streets of cities across the United States as eager consumers will have their first opportunity to experience the fun and functionality of the smart fortwo. smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of United Auto Group, Inc, , is launching a ... Continue reading
Which Cars are Really American?
May 6, 2007
Washington DC March 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the ambiguity that exists between 'American' and 'Foreign' autos is growing as globalization increases, and it has some consumers confused. The world is no longer as simple as us vs. them, Detroit against the Asians and Europeans. It's a global industry n ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports One Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for April 2007
May 1, 2007
-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 193,104 Vehicles, a 2 Percent Increase for April 2007 -- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 20,895 Vehicles, Delivering Best-Ever Year-to-Date Sales of 76,880 NEW YORK, May 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 213,999 passeng ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports March 2007 U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles
Apr 3, 2007
-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 206,435 Vehicles, a 5 Percent Decrease for March 2007 -- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,612 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase for March 2007 NEW YORK, April 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 228,047 passenger vehicles ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports March 2007 Best and Highest First Quarter Sales Ever
Apr 3, 2007
MONTVALE, N.J., April 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest March on record with sales of 21,612 new vehicles, an increase of 0.9 percent over last March, bringing year-to-date sales to 55,985 new vehicles, a 9.3 percent increase compared to the first quarter of 2006 and the highest first quarter on ... Continue reading
smart USA Launches $99 Vehicle Reservation Program
Apr 2, 2007
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--smart USA, a subsidiary of United Auto Group, Inc, , has launched its smart fortwo reservation system. The smart fortwo is expected to go on sale in the United States in the first quarter 2008 through a dealership network being developed by smart USA, the exclusive distributor of the smart fort ... Continue reading
NY Auto Show Announces Dozens of World, North American Debuts
Mar 27, 2007
Press Preview: April 4th & 5th, Jacob Javits Convention Center NEW YORK, March 26 -- As the world's automakers prepare to wow the press with dozens of world and North American new vehicle introductions at the upcoming New York International Auto Show Media Preview (April 4th and 5th), the Show is offering a glimpse of ... Continue reading
Today's Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be the Better Bargain - VIDEO STORY
Mar 12, 2007
DETROIT - March 11, 2007: Compared to 20 to 25 years ago, automakers say today's "certified pre-owned" vehicles can be as good as buying a new vehicle and are a fraction of the cost. To "certify" a used vehicle, a dealer must perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection that meets the original dealer's specifications ... Continue reading
IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps
Mar 1, 2007
First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA â Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading
Feb 23, 2007
Stuttgart, Feb 22, 2007 At the Geneva Motor Show (06 â 18 March 2007) smart will be presenting the two BRABUS variants of the new smart fortwo to the public for the first time. Rated at 72 kW / 98 bhp, the smart fortwo BRABUS and smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive have more than 30 percent more engine power than the BRA ... Continue reading
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