Volkswagen to Stop Selling Phaeton in U.S. in 2006
Nov 14, 2005
Nov. 14, 2005; Bloomberg reported that Volkswagen AG, Europe's biggest carmaker, will stop selling the $66,700 Phaeton sedan in the U.S. next year after failing to compete with luxury models from BMW and DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes-Benz. Volkswagen will pull the Phaeton out of the world's largest market, where it nev ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Removes Luxury Phaeton From U.S. Model Range
Nov 14, 2005
FRANKFURT, Nov 14, 2005; Reuters reported that Volkswagen will cut the top-of-the-line Phaeton executive sedan from its model range in the United States as of mid-2006, a spokesman for Europe's biggest carmaker said on Monday. The decision is a setback for Volkswagen's efforts to compete against models such as the Merc ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 14 -- Further advancing its vision of a gasoline- and emissions-free transportation future, Honda R&D Americas, Inc., in conjunction with technology partner Plug Power Inc., today introduced the Home Energy Station III, which provides heat and electricity for the home as well as fuel for a hydrog ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Showcases Key Technologies at Fuel Cell Seminar
Nov 14, 2005
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 14 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it will be displaying key fuel-cell innovations at the 2005 Fuel Cell Seminar, which began today and runs through Nov. 18 in Palm Springs, Calif. Featured will be a range of Dana's leading fuel-cell technologies for portable, small stationary, and automotiv ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Beverly Hills ``Revs Up'' Support for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Nov 14, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 14, 2005-- A Blue Lamborghini Races in to Join "A Season of Wishes(TM)" And Grants a Heartfelt Wish for a Child With a Life-Threatening Medical Condition The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles welcomes Lamborghini Beverly Hills as a partner in "A Season of Wishes(TM)," the holiday campaign ... Continue reading
Mercedes Debuts AMG Styling For R-Class
Nov 14, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 14, 2005 at 8:35 AM CST If you've been waiting to buy a Mercedes R-Class, but wanted to add that sporty AMG touch, you're in luck. Mercedes has announced today that their mom (and dad) friendly R-Class is now available with their trademark AMG styling. The AMG styling, which ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2005
Some Uncertainty Remains About Spending Levels Over Next Several Months NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Continuing effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, high heating oil prices, an increasing tax burden, and a slow-down in the growth of housing prices continue to present challenges for retailers and consumers, according to Delo ... Continue reading
What You See is What You Pay With GM's 'Red Tag Event'
Nov 14, 2005
Special Red Tag Pricing on Most GM Vehicles Now Through Jan. 3 DETROIT – General Motors is extending its strategy of providing simple, compelling prices on its cars and trucks with its year-end ‘Red Tag Event.’ This marketing program runs from Nov. 13, 2005 through Jan. 3, 2006 and features special Re ... Continue reading
GM Launches 'Red Tag' Incentive Program for Cars and Light Trucks Through Jan. 3
Nov 14, 2005
DETROIT November 14, 2005; David N. Goodman writing fotr the AP reported that hoping to boost sales, General Motors Corp. on Monday announced a new incentives program of "Red Tag" prices on cars and light trucks through Jan. 3. The announcement comes at a time when GM has been suffering billion-dollar losses and a decl ... Continue reading
The Latest Trends in Hybrid, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies
Nov 14, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 14, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c27707) has announced the addition of Automotive Powertrain Analyst - November Issue to their offering. Automotive is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive engine an ... Continue reading
China may become No.3 carmaker
Nov 14, 2005
BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2005; Chinaview.com reported that China is likely to make and sell 6.4 million passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks in 2006, spurring the nation to surpass Germany as the world's third-largest vehicle maker, according to government research. Vehicle sales in Asia's second-largest economy may rise by ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2005
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: ASTON / DB9 2006 Manufacturer : ASTON MARTIN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V513000 Mfg's Report Date : NOV 07, 2005 Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Potential Number Of Units Affected : 67 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WHEN A LOAD IS APPLIED ON THE PARKING INTERL ... Continue reading
THE ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE REPORT
Nov 13, 2005
All About Alternative Fuel Cars This is a background and introduction to alternative fuel cars. If you are considering buying one, not sure if it is a good idea, and curious about what technologies you might see on the market in a year or two or ten, this report is for you. I have worked as a consultant to industry and ... Continue reading
Are You Worried about The Decline of the U.S. Auto Industry ?
Nov 13, 2005
Are You Worried about The Decline of the U.S. Auto Industry ? What will be the effect of an ailing American car industry on the next car you buy? Are you wondering whether you should buy American or not? Here, below, are some of the reasons the US auto industry has been failing in recent years, reasons other than produ ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Jaguar XKR Coupe, The 2007 Jaguar XK has been announced, and prototypes have been displayed at auto shows. So why could there still be interest in the 2006 XK, a design that is now pushing 10 years old? Because it's gorgeous, still. Because it's one of the most important Jagua ... Continue reading
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