Nov 29, 2005
Business as usual doesn’t cut it today in marketing’s fiercely competitive arena. Campaigns that create an aura of unique excitement and intelligent suspense are required to garner interest and cut through the clutter. General Motors’ Buick Division will do just that when the all new 2006 Lucerne beco ... Continue reading
Automakers Reach Technology Milestone
Nov 29, 2005
More Than 60 Advanced Technology Vehicles Now on Sale or in Development WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced that its member companies have more than 60 cutting-edge, advanced technology autos either on sale now or in development. "In just five years, we've seen the number of ... Continue reading
Failed Mercedes Crash Test A Hoax... Sort Of
Nov 28, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 28, 2005 at 9:20 AM CST A little while back, we brought you a story about the new Mercedes S- Class failing a crash test on the Germany's Star TV. If you didn't read our story, you can find it here. http://emercedesbenz.com/Nov05/16NewSClassFailsCrashTest.html It turns out, t ... Continue reading
The Coming Wave in Automobiles: Advanced Engines and Electronics for Automotive Applications
Nov 28, 2005
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 28, 2005; The Technical Insights Group at Frost & Sullivan (http://www.technicalinsights.frost.com ) is pleased to announce its exclusive interactive analyst briefing presentation on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 3:00pm EST. Research Analyst Rajesh Kannan has been tracking emerging automotive ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Nitro to be Built at Chrysler Group's Toledo North Assembly Plant
Nov 28, 2005
- Manufacturing flexibility allows multiple products to be produced at one plant<br> - First mid-sized Dodge SUV will ignite segment with distinctive style<br> - $600 million investment expands plant by 160,000 square feet, adds 150 new robots<p> AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 28, 2005; The Chrysler Group today announced th ... Continue reading
Automakers Reach Technology Milestone
Nov 28, 2005
Press ReleaseSource: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Monday November 28, 10:47 am ET More Than 60 Advanced Technology Vehicles Now on Sale or in Development WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced that its member companies have more than 60 cutting-edge, advanced technology ... Continue reading
Online Media Study That Examines the Internet Habits of New-Vehicle Buyers
Nov 28, 2005
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 28 November 2005 —J.D. Power and Associates will launch a study focused on the Internet usage habits of new-vehicle buyers that will help automotive companies make more informed online advertising decisions. The J.D. Power and Associates Online Media Study,SM which will employ both Inter ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2005
Washington DC November 28, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that A new report commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce suggests that the six-year $286.4 billion highway and public transit act signed by President Bush just less than four months ago will not be adequate to cover the costs of maintaining roads and ... Continue reading
Toyota Texas Plant Nears Ribbon-Cutting; Fuji Indiana to Build Camry and Highlander
Nov 28, 2005
Washington DC November 28, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that truck makers will soon be bracing for a turf war in the nation’s truck capital as opening day draws closer for Toyota’s 2 million-square-foot pickup truck assembly plant in San Antonio, reports Detroit News. Long a stronghold for domestic f ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Plans New Plant in SC; BMW Spartanburg Readies for Revamp
Nov 28, 2005
DaimlerChrysler AG is expected to announce today plans to open a new production plant in North Charleston, South Carolina to assemble its Sprinter vans, reports AP. Daimler says the new 460,000-square-foot plant, an investment which could range from $30-$40 million, will employ between 200 and 300 workers, with hopes o ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches New Vehicle 'Belta' in Japan
Nov 28, 2005
November 28, 2005 Toyota Launches New Vehicle 'Belta' in Japan — A Compact Sedan With a Name That Means 'Beauty' — Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today the nationwide launch in Japan of the new compact sedan, Belta, through "Toyopet" ("Osaka Toyota" in the Osaka area) and "Toyota Cor ... Continue reading
Solomon Engages Patent Litigation Counsel To Challange Toyota's Hybrid Components
Nov 28, 2005
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. Nov. 28, 2005; Solomon Technologies, Inc. announced today that is has formally engaged Mintz Levin, Cohen, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. (www.mintz.com) to prosecute its patent infringement action against Toyota Motor Corporation. Mintz, a Boston based firm with offices in the United States and L ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2005
SANTA MONICA, CA Nov. 28, 2005; This month's new vehicle sales are expected to increase to 1.23 million units, a three percent increase from November 2004 (but down one percent when adjusted for one additional selling day this year), according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. The ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars is Cutting Back 1,470 Jobs
Nov 28, 2005
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 28, 2005; The restructuring process and the trade union negotiations at Volvo Cars have now been completed. Of the 180 positions who were previously notified of redundancy, 40 will be given notice. In total Volvo Cars will reduce the number of jobs globally with 1,470. In line with the company's ... Continue reading
Flood-Damaged Cars From Hurricane Katrina Get Crushed
Nov 28, 2005
NEW ORLEANS Nov. 28, 2005; After Hurricane Katrina, flood-damaged cars in Louisiana's hardest-hit parishes were left sitting in water contaminated with e coli and fuel for up to four weeks before insurance companies could get in and start pulling them out. Environmental officials advised that these cars could be decont ... Continue reading
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