Aston Martin Deal in Discussion
Mar 3, 2007
LONDON, March 3, 2007; Reuters reported that Ford is in exclusive talks with Prodrive, a motor racing company, over the potential sale of the U.S. carmaker's Aston Martin luxury car unit, The Times said on Saturday. The newspaper quoted unnamed sources as saying Prodrive had trouble financing a bid but Ford had chosen ... 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
Egypt's Naeem Capital among Aston Martin bidders
Feb 20, 2007
DUBAI, Feb 20, 2007; Reuters reported that Naeem Capital, a unit of an Egyptian investment bank, is among companies that have made final bids for the Aston Martin luxury car business of Ford Motor Co., a Naeem Capital official said on Tuesday. The U.S. carmaker is set to receive more than 450 million pounds ($880 milli ... Continue reading
Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show
Feb 17, 2007
OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups
Feb 10, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY â If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reportsâ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Detroit Auto Show
Jan 29, 2007
Imagine being at the fabulous North American International Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the Detroit excitement while sitting naked on a beanbag and eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without even having t ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show : Ford Boss Mually LUVS Jaguar - Aston Martin Who?
Jan 15, 2007
Jaguar is no longer for sale â but Aston Martin will be under new ownership by the end of the year, according to new Ford president Alan Mulally. Mulally, who joined Ford last year after a 37-year career at plane-maker Boeing, told reporters: âJaguar is not for sale at this time.â While this comment does ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Art Installation at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show
Dec 31, 2006
LONDON - December 31, 2006: Visitors to the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will discover a new edge to Aston Martin's ongoing reinvention. The company will be creating an art installation, a collaboration between world renowned automotive photographer René Staud and the eagerly awaited Aston Ma ... Continue reading
AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE Announces Automobile, Design, Technology and Man of the Year Awards
Dec 27, 2006
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, Americaâs leading automotive lifestyle publication (www.automobilemag.com) and part of PRIMEDIAâs Consumer Automotive Group, today announced the winners of its 2007 awards for Automobile of the Year, Design of the Year, Man of the Year, and Technology of the Year. The ed ... Continue reading
Manheim DRIVE Center Hosts First-Ever "Hundred Grander" Sale
Dec 22, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Andrea Mills December 21, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 Manheim DRIVE CENTER HOSTS FIRST-EVER "HundRED GRANDER" SALE ATLANTA ----- Manheim DRIVE Center hosted its inaugural "Hundred Grander" sale on December 12. The event featured more than 35 vehicles from consignors includin ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Launches the V8 Vantage Roadster - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 29, 2006
LOS ANGELES â November 29, 2006: Aston Martin unveiled one of the most eagerly anticipated convertibles of the year at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday 29th November. Aston Martin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez said: âThe V8 Vantage Roadster is a pure sports car, a car that hei ... Continue reading
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