Chevrolet Silverado And GMC Sierra Hybrid Pickup Trucks Now Available Nationwide
Nov 3, 2005
Hybrid system saves fuel, offers unique built-in generator DETROIT - General Motors has expanded the availability of its full-size hybrid pickup trucks nationwide beginning with the 2006 model year. The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hybrid pickups are the world's first full-size hybrid pickup trucks, provide the h ... Continue reading
GM Prepares For Higher Solstice and Sky Output At Delaware Plant
Nov 3, 2005
Company Moves to Speed Pontiac Solstice Production, Prepare for Saturn Sky PONTIAC, Mich. - General Motors today announced plans to add a third shift of production at its Wilmington, Del., car assembly plant after the first of the year. The plant, which currently produces the Pontiac Solstice roadster, will begin build ... Continue reading
Nov 3, 2005
To Benefit Children Affected by Gulf Coast Hurricanes ATLANTA and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 -- To benefit victims of the Gulf Coast hurricanes, NBC's "The Tonight Show" host and speed record setting Jay Leno will oversee the auction of a one-of-a-kind Porsche Carrera GT in conjunction with Christie's, Porsche Cars North Amer ... Continue reading
Toyota Stages U.S. Debut of All-New 2006 RAV4 SUV and 2007 Yaris Liftback at the 2005 SEMA Show
Nov 2, 2005
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new third-generation RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and the all-new Yaris three-door liftback at a press conference today at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Featuring vastly improved performance, overall ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Announces Pontiac Solstice as Most Significant Vehicle for 2006 at SEMA Show
Nov 2, 2005
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the Internet's premier resource for consumer automotive information, today named the Pontiac Solstice as its Most Significant Vehicle for 2006 during the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LA ... Continue reading
Mercedes SLK And BMW Z4 Comparison
Nov 2, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 2, 2005 at 9:30 AM CST Forbes published a rather brief look at the Mercedes-Benz SLK and BMW Z4 today. If you don't want to know the findings of the article, then don't read any further. According to the author, "Neither the SLK nor the Z4 is inherently better than the other. ... Continue reading
U.S. New Car Sales Drop in October 2005
Nov 2, 2005
DETROIT November 1, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that U.S. auto sales fell sharply in October, dampened by hurricanes, fidgety consumers and high gas prices. Demand was down after a summer of heavily hyped discounts, and automakers warned that they don't expect an upswing in November. General Motors ... Continue reading
Hybrid Technologies, Inc. Announces Historical Partnership with Volkswagen America
Nov 2, 2005
LAS VEGAS--Nov. 2, 2005--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) - Hybrid Technologies Joint Venture With Volkswagen America To Develop Lithium / Gas Series Hybrid Hybrid Technologies, Inc. www.hybridtechnologies.com - emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, is pleased to ... Continue reading
Nov 1, 2005
by Thom Cannell<p> Fusion is a new and vital mid-sized Ford is aimed directly at the heart of Asia, Inc. At a base price of just $17,795, it challenges low cost Korean vehicles with similar in-line four-cylinder engines and five-speed manual transmissions. At $22,360 the premium SEL Fusion offers a 221 horsepower, V6, ... Continue reading
VOLKSWAGEN'S DIESEL MODELS LEAD CLASS, OVERALL FOR FUEL ECONOMY
Nov 1, 2005
EPA, Department of Energy recognize New Beetle, Golf and Jetta as fuel economy leaders AUBURN HILLS, Mich. November 1, 2005; Diesel versions of the New Beetle and Golf are the highest fuel economy models in their respective vehicle classes, according to the 2006 Fuel Economy Guide, recently released by the U.S. Environ ... Continue reading
Mazda Showcases Customized Vehicles at 2005 SEMA Show
Nov 1, 2005
- MAZDASPEED Continues to Be a Powerhouse in the Aftermarket Industry - LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- Taking Zoom-Zoom to a higher level of excitement, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will display a range of Mazda products modified with MAZDASPEED-branded accessories on such vehicles as the RX-8, MAZDA3, MAZDA6 and MX-5 ... Continue reading
Honda Takes Center Stage at SEMA as Vehicle Manufacturer of the Show
Nov 1, 2005
2006 Honda Civic Si Dominates as Car of the Show LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- More than 50 Honda and Acura project and concept vehicles have invaded the Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) annual show in Las Vegas, a trend-setting industry venue for the automotive specialty equipment market, where Honda has the pre ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Year-to-Date 3.5 Percent Sales Increase; October Sales Steady
Nov 1, 2005
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported October sales of 25,585 vehicles, nearly the same as the 25,807 vehicles sold the same month last year. The BMW Group also reported year-to-date sales of 251,226 vehicles, up 3.5 percent over the 242,724 vehicles sold in t ... Continue reading
2007 Hyundai Accent GS and SE Arrive
Nov 1, 2005
35 Custom Accessories Will Enable Accent Owners to Personalize Their Vehicle LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America unveiled the 2007 Accent SE three-door at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show today. Poised for even greater popularity, the new 2007 Accent three-door model (available in GS a ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports Sales for October 2005
Nov 1, 2005
* Chrysler 300 Sales Surpass 10,000 Units for 17th Month Since Introduction * Chrysler PT Cruiser Sales Increase 66 Percent * Chrysler Brand Sales Rise 12 Percent * Chrysler Group Year-To-Date Sales are 7 Percent Higher than Year-Ago Period * Jeep Brand Sales Increase 8 Percent on Strength of Grand Cherokee * Dodge Cha ... Continue reading
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