Armor Holdings, Inc. Receives $28.5 Million for Up-Armored HMMWV Program
Mar 30, 2006
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 30 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of security products and vehicle armor systems serving military, law enforcement, homeland security and commercial markets, announced today the receipt of orders valued at $28.5 million from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and A ... Continue reading
South Africa to Become Hummer H3 Export Manufacturing Base
Mar 28, 2006
GM eyes South African export base for Hummer 3 PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, March 28, 2006; Mboniso Sigonyela writing for Reuters reported that General Motors wants South Africa as its main export base for Hummer H3 vehicles, with the first vehicle expected to roll off the production line in the last quarter of 2006, ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 21, 2006--AAA, one of the nation's leading member organizations that provides motorists with solutions to all of their automotive needs, has selected its top cars for 2006 in 13 distinct categories, including "Cool Car of the Year." They are: Category Car EPA Miles Per Gallon -------- --- --------- ... Continue reading
HUMMER, GM Foundation Mark American Red Cross Month With Thanks, Vehicle Donations
Mar 16, 2006
DETROIT – In recognition of March as American Red Cross Month and the partnership with the American Red Cross, HUMMER and the GM Foundation announce the delivery of 10 more HUMMERs to Red Cross chapters across the U.S. Red Cross chapters in Atlanta ; Detroit ; Los Angeles ; New York ; Norfolk , Va. ; Philadelphia ... Continue reading
Mar 9, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Hummer H3 SUV ENGINE: 3.5-liter I5 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 220 hp @ 5600 rpm/225 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 111.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 186.7 x 85.5 x 74.5 in. TIRES: 265/75 R16 all terrain CARGO VOLUME: cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks
Mar 2, 2006
DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading
New GM Models Post Strong February Sales, Retail Sales Up 1 Percent
Mar 1, 2006
Overall Sales Decline 2.5 Percent Compared to Year-Ago Level All-New Chevy Tahoe Sales Double From January; HUMMER Hits Sales Record for 10th Month Launch Vehicle Retail Sales Up 32 Percent Over January DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States in February posted a retail sales improvement of 1 percent. Tot ... Continue reading
General Motors in Geneva: Seven World and European Premieres
Feb 28, 2006
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 28 -- - Top attraction: Futuristic Saab Aero X Sport-Coupé Concept - Additional World Premieres: Opel GT, Chevrolet Epica and Captiva - European Debuts: New Cadillac Escalade, 310-hp Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower Concept, Chevrolet Tahoe Two-Mode Hybrid Picture is available via EPA (European Pre ... Continue reading
GM's All-New Full-Size SUVs Get Personal
Feb 22, 2006
Convenient and affordable accessories Accessories covered by GM’s Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty DETROIT - February 22, 2006: GM ‘s all-new 2007 full-size sport utilities, the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade are arriving in dealerships now, each one with a fresh look and dist ... Continue reading
Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose
Feb 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading
Cadillac, Hummer, and Jeep Brand Websites Rate Highest in Terms of Overall Visitor Satisfaction
Jan 26, 2006
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 26 -- The Harris Interactive(R) Automotive Website Assessment Study evaluates the effectiveness and visitor satisfaction of 37 major U.S. automotive OEM brand websites. Results from the most recent study, conducted among more than 16,000 U.S. online consumers, shows that overall website satisfacti ... Continue reading
General Motors to Showcase Strong Mix of Vehicles at the Washington DC Auto Show
Jan 21, 2006
What: General Motors is showcasing a strong mix of high-quality vehicles - priced just right to offer great value to our customers. Following is an overview of some of GM's brand-new 2006-2007 MY vehicles that are poised for success in the marketplace. Where: Washington Convention Center 900 Ninth Street N. Washington, ... Continue reading
HUMMER Establishes First Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program
Jan 18, 2006
Dealers look to build off the success of GM's Certified Pre-Owned Program DETROIT- For the first time in HUMMER’s history, buyers will have the opportunity to purchase HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, the new program will offer the same premium commitment to quality and service as a new vehicle but with a low ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision Announces Most Delightful Vehicles of 2005
Jan 16, 2006
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 16, 2006--In 2005 the results from Strategic Vision's surveying the market may be startling: General Motors leads all the rest. Strategic Vision measures the experience of approximately 90,000 new vehicle owners annually. The survey has been done since 1996. Because of the nature of the factors measured ... Continue reading
SUVs No Safer than Passenger Cars for Children, New Study Finds
Jan 3, 2006
Partners for Child Passenger Safety evidence points to need for improved child occupant protection in rollover crashes PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3 -- New research from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shows that children riding in SUVs have similar injury risks to children who ride in passenger cars. The study, publis ... Continue reading
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