New Incentives: Chrysler Group Offers Customers Miles of Freedom
Nov 17, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17, 2005; Capitalizing on the sales momentum generated by multiple product launches in 2005 and seeking to increase the year-to-date sales gains, Chrysler Group introduces its unprecedented "Miles of Freedom Plan" incentive program designed to offer value-added services for customers who purch ... Continue reading
Capgemini: Consumers Use the Internet More Than Any Other Tool When Researching Vehicles
Nov 17, 2005
PARIS & DETROIT November 17, 2005: Today's dynamic and often challenging automotive environment is characterized by increasingly sophisticated consumers, an abundance of information, and significant demographic and market differences. Future success in this marketplace will require that vehicle manufacturers and dealer ... Continue reading
Is Zetsche Smart To Sell Smart Division?
Nov 17, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 17, 2005 at 10:55 AM CST Rumor has it Dieter Zetsche, head of the Mercedes Car Group, is considering selling the smart car division, despite his repeated denial of this claim. Forbes is reporting today that Zetsche may be considering selling the troubled car unit either as a ... Continue reading
DJ Report Says Volkswagen Closing in on Van-Making Deal With Chrysler
Nov 17, 2005
6:12 am ET BERLIN November 17, 2005; The AP reported that Volkswagen AG is close to agreeing on a cooperation deal to make commercial vans with DaimlerChrysler AG's U.S.-based Chrysler division, a VW manager told Dow Jones Newswires on Thursday. Chrysler will build a van for VW based on its Voyager model, said the mana ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2005
With a Wide-Ranging 2006 Line of Value-Packed Cars and SUVs Backed by America's #1 Warranty, American Suzuki is a Must-See for Show Goers BREA, Calif., Nov. 17 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2005 Charlotte International Auto Show at a unique time in its 20-year history selling cars and SUVs ... Continue reading
IRS CERTIFIES FORD HYBRIDS FOR TAX DEDUCTION
Nov 17, 2005
By Mike Thomas, FCN The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has certified Ford Motor Company's hybrid SUVs as being eligible for the clean-burning fuel deduction. The certification means that customers buying either a model year 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid or Mercury Mariner Hybrid during calendar year 2005 may claim a tax dedu ... Continue reading
Federal Transit Administration Awards ICRC Multiple Cooperative Agreements for Clean Fuels Studies
Nov 17, 2005
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Nov. 16, 2005--Integrated Concepts & Research Corporation (ICRC), a diversified technical and management services company, announced today it was recently awarded approximately $2.6 million in cooperative agreements from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to ev ... Continue reading
Ford Marks Full-Scale Production of 2nd Hybrid; Mercury Mariner Pulled Ahead By a Full Year
Nov 16, 2005
* Full-scale production of the Mercury Mariner Hybrid, Ford's second full hybrid SUV, is under way at the company's Kansas City Assembly Plant * Mariner and Escape Hybrids are integrated on same assembly line with conventional vehicles, thanks to Ford's lean and flexible manufacturing processes * Mercury Mariner Hybrid ... Continue reading
Today's 'Fuel Choices' Bill Could Curb U.S. Oil Habit Says Alliance to Save Energy
Nov 16, 2005
WASHINGTON--Nov. 16, 2005--The "Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005" could significantly reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil - but only if it were fully funded and implemented by Congress and the administration, the Alliance to Save Energy said today. "The bill introduced today by Sens. Evan Ba ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Saab 9-7X Arc ENGINE: 5.7-literV8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5200 rpm/330 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 113.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.2 x 75.4 x 68.5 in. TIRES: 225/55R18 CARGO VOLUME: 80.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2005
DETROIT November 16, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday rolled out a new incentive program that cuts thousands of dollars off most of its new cars and trucks. The new incentives follow cross-town rival General Motors Corp.'s "Red Tag" sale, which allows anyone in the United States to buy vehicles a ... Continue reading
Toyota to put new hybrid-system engine into practical use in 2008
Nov 16, 2005
Tokyo, 11/16/2005; The Asahi Shimbun reported that Toyota Motor Corp. in 2008 will put into practical use its third-generation hybrid-system (HS) engine, which will cut prices for eco-friendly vehicles, reduce fuel costs and slash production expenses, company sources said. The smaller, third-generation HS can be instal ... Continue reading
Research Company Says Jaguar Sales Process Ranks Highest in Satisfying New-Vehicle Buyers
Nov 16, 2005
Overall Satisfaction With the Sales Process Declines When Customer Expectations are Not Met with Regards to New-Vehicle Features WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 16 -- Jaguar ranks highest in overall sales satisfaction for a second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Sales Satisfaction Index ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co. Recalls 220,000 Vehicles From 2005 Model Year
Nov 16, 2005
WASHINGTON November 16, 2005; Ken Thomas writinfg for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. recalled 220,000 vehicles from the 2005 model year Wednesday amid fire worries from a battery cable rubbing against the frame and concern that a fuel tank strap could separate after tens of thousands of miles. The recall linked to ... Continue reading
Viper Motorcycle Company Gears Up for Production
Nov 16, 2005
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16 -- Viper Powersports Inc. announced that its subsidiary Viper Motorcycle Company will manufacture and assemble Viper's proprietary motorcycles and motorcycle engines at its Minnesota headquarters. Viper had previously announced an agreement to outsource production with Performance Assembly Solution ... Continue reading
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