37th Annual South Florida International Auto Show Opens
Nov 10, 2007
2008 Models Win Awards, Lure Crowds MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 9 -- The South Florida International Auto Show opened its 37th edition on Miami Beach today with special events that showcased 2008 models with fresh styling, technology, efficiency and value. Also helping fill the Miami Beach Convention Center: 10 concept car ... Continue reading
Toyota Delivers Plug-in Prius to UC Irvine and UC Berkeley as Part of Clean Mobility Partnership
Nov 9, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., (TMS) today presented two Toyota plug-in (PHEV) hybrid prototypes to the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) and the Advanced Power and Energy Program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) as part of it ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Foundation Donates $20,000 to Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
Nov 9, 2007
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 9 -- The Chrysler Foundation donated $20,000 to the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) organization today. The endowment was announced during a keynote speech by Richard Chow-Wah, Chrysler LLC Vice President -- Powertrain Manufacturing to the Indiana Economic Club. In his speech, Chow-wah discussed th ... Continue reading
Nissan Canada Launches New Sales Incentives
Nov 9, 2007
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 9, 2007; Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today announced a series of new manufacturer-to-dealer purchase incentives across its Nissan and Infiniti vehicle lines. These incentives mean additional savings for consumers of up to $8,000 on cash vehicle purchases, and finance rates as low as 1.9 percent on se ... Continue reading
Suzuki Showcases All-New SX4 Sport, Reggaeton Concept at 2007 Sacramento International Auto Show
Nov 9, 2007
- Grand Vitara Reggaeton concept - the right beat among urban teens and young adults - Suzuki displays full-line of vehicles for active Northern California lifestyles SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Led by the all-new 2008 four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport, American Suzuki Motor Corp. arrives at the 2007 Sacramento Internationa ... Continue reading
Toyota Hybrid U.S. Tax Credit Runs Out
Nov 9, 2007
Washington DC November 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that buyers of Toyota Motor Corp. hybrid gasoline-electric cars who are looking for a break on their income taxes are now out of luck. The IRS said Thursday that only Toyota and Lexus hybrids purchased before Oct. 1 are eligible for a tax credit intended to ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2007
QUEENS, N.Y.--Miles Electric Vehicles, manufacturer of industry-leading all-electric cars and trucks, announced today that the company will donate a zero emissions, low-speed ZX40S hatchback to Unisphere, Inc. in support of the foundationâs green efforts in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The presentation will be ma ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports October 2007 Sales for Europe
Nov 9, 2007
TRAPPES, France, November 9 -- Nissan reported a record October for sales in Europe with 50,048 units, up by 21.9% year on year. Year to date, Nissan has sold 472,117 units up 5.4% compared with last year. Once again, sales were up for the seventh consecutive month due to the continuing success of the compact cross-ove ... Continue reading
108-Year-Old Porsche Hybrid Pioneer Car En Route to Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 9, 2007
VIENNA, Austria--Photo of 108-Year-Old Porsche Hybrid Pioneer Car En Route to Los Angeles Auto Show is Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress Porsche workers get ready today to air freight a 108-year-old "zero-emission" car over 6,000 miles from Technical Museum in Vienna to the Los Angeles Auto Show ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Appoints Marketing Vice President
Nov 9, 2007
Global Marketing Veteran Tim Ellis Named AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9 -- Stefan Jacoby, CEO of Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the appointment of Tim Ellis as Vice President/ Marketing for the Volkswagen brand. Ellis will lead and direct all aspects of marketing communications for the Volkswagen brand in the ... Continue reading
China Yuchai International Introduces Hybrid Engine to Focus on Chinese Bus Market
Nov 9, 2007
SINGAPORE, Nov. 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited , the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, today announced its latest R&D innovation -- a hybrid ISG engine specifically designed for urban transportation buses, and exhibited at the recent 4th China-ASEAN ... Continue reading
Suzuki Showcases All-New SX4 Sport, Wave Concept at 2007 South Florida International Auto Show
Nov 9, 2007
Grand Vitara Wave concept appeals to watersports enthusiasts Suzuki recognizes local Miami-area resident for purchasing first 2008 SX4 Sport in U.S. MIAMI, Nov. 9 -- Led by the all-new 2008 four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport, American Suzuki Motor Corp. arrives at the 2007 South Florida International Auto Show poised to impres ... Continue reading
Ford Will Hang On to Volvo, 3Q Loss Narrows to $380,000,000
Nov 9, 2007
Washington DC November 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that with buyers lined up to bid for its Land Rover and Jaguar brands, Ford Motor said Thursday that it had decided to keep Volvo, at least for now, and would make an effort to fix the money-losing Swedish carmaker. The New York Times reports that Ford's CEO ... Continue reading
GM-Chevy Hoping That Malibu Holds Off Toyota - VIDEO STORY
Nov 9, 2007
DETROIT - November 9, 2007: General Motors (GM) indicates the Camry has helped Toyota become a viable contender in trying to become the top car seller in the U.S. In order to maintain its number one position, GM says it can't ignore Toyota's stronghold in the mid-size market â one of the largest segments in the au ... Continue reading
International Truck and Engine First Companyto Enter Hybrid Commercial Truck Production
Nov 9, 2007
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--The road to a better environment will now include greener commercial vehicles. International Truck and Engine Corporation, a Navistar company (OTC: NAVZ), announced today that it is the first company to enter line production of hybrid commercial trucks. As diesel fuel prices continue their volatility ... Continue reading
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