Chrysler Akino Concept to be introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 4, 2005
The unique and artistically sculptured appearance of the Chrysler Akino concept vehicle and its one-box, compact size certainly turns heads. However, after the fifth person settles comfortably into the vehicle, one clearly gets the idea there is more to this concept than meets the eye. "Our job as designers is to push ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2005
Toyota Motor Corporation announced yesterday the nationwide launch in Japan of the new Ractis compact passenger car through Toyopet and Toyota Corolla dealers. Meant to allow four adults to experience driving in comfort, not only in the city, but also on the highway, the Ractis was designed with "high-speed, high-capac ... Continue reading
ML-Class Earns Five Stars In Crash Test Rating
Oct 4, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 04, 2005 at 8:27 AM CST If you're thinking about buying a new ML-Class but are worried about safety, we have some good news for you. In a recent crash test performed by the National Highway Traffic Administration, the 2006 ML- Class earned five stars (out of a possible five st ... Continue reading
B-Class And A-Class Spotted In America
Oct 4, 2005
Posted By www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 04, 2005 at 10:27 AM CST Yesterday, we received an email from one of our readers saying he had spotted both the B-Class and A-Class models in America. The cars were being unloaded from a Martinair cargo plane into an enclosed car carrier at the Denver International Airport, al ... Continue reading
September 2005 US Auto Sales Wrap-up - Once Again Ford and GM Down Rivals Up
Oct 4, 2005
DETROIT Monday October 3, 2005; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. on Monday posted big declines in U.S. vehicle sales in September as employee pricing discount programs lost their allure and sales of traditional SUVs plunged on higher gasoline prices. By contrast, ... Continue reading
September 2005 U.S. Auto Sales Scorecard
Oct 4, 2005
October 3, 2005; Ther AP reported the September 2005 car and light truck sales in the United States by the major automakers. Industry totals include 20 automakers. The table compares sales in September 2005 with sales in September 2004 and year-to-date totals for the two years. Light trucks include pickups, vans, miniv ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2005
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005-- United States Based ZAP Secures $425 Million Line to Be Used for the Purchase of the Brazilian Made Obvio! Car as Well as Smart and Other Energy Efficient Automobiles Transportation pioneer ZAP (PCX:ZP) announced that the company has secured a $425 million revolving line of credit. Th ... Continue reading
Suzuki Reports Record-Setting Month September 2005
Oct 3, 2005
BREA, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) automotive division continued its strong sales growth, reporting September sales of 7,131 units; up 41 percent over the previous September and Suzuki's best September in its history. Calendar year 2005 to-date sales are up 11 percent compared to last year. ... Continue reading
Top Selling Cars and Trucks in US January - September 2005
Oct 3, 2005
OCT 3, 2005; Reuters reported the following 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through September of 2005 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 5.1 percent or 212,017 units to 4,379,568. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports September 2005 U.S. Sales
Oct 3, 2005
CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported total September 2005 U.S. sales of 9,054 units, two percent down from this time last year. The month was highlighted by outstanding sales performance of the all-new 2006 Eclipse, which had the best sales month this year. "September ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2005
* Chrysler Group Sales Increase Year-Over-Year for 18 Consecutive Months * Chrysler Group Quarterly Sales Increase for Eight Consecutive Quarters * Dodge Ram Sales Establish Best Month Since 1999, Set All-Time Quarterly Record * Chrysler Brand Quarterly Sales Increase 5 Percent, Establish New Quarterly Sales Record * J ... Continue reading
Mazda Sales Up in September 2005
Oct 3, 2005
- MAZDA3 Achieves Best-Ever September - IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 19,918 vehicles in September -- a 5.4 percent increase versus the same period last year. September sales were led in volume by continued strong sales of the MAZDA3, which reported sales of 8, ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2005
Bit Byte: Ford spent its development resources wisely; the 2006 Explorer is a terrific successor to America’s most popular SUV. In August, TACH provided you with an in-depth examination of virtually every aspect of the all-new Ford Explorer including model lineup, powertrain variations, options, and even color sc ... Continue reading
Mercedes' Sales Figures Hit Record High... Again
Oct 3, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 03, 2005 at 11:27 PM CST For the fourth consecutive month, Mercedes-Benz USA has once again reported record sales figures, reporting its highest ever September on record, with vehicle sales totalling 17,552. Due to our unscientific research, we have to attribute the increase i ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reports New Sales Record for September 2005
Oct 3, 2005
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America sold 38,214 units during the month of September, posting a nine percent increase compared with a year ago and its best September ever. Hyundai's Accent, Small car segment winner in the 2005 Strategic Vision Total Quality Study, posted its best retail sales month ... Continue reading
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