Suzuki Showcases All-New SX4 Sport, Zuk Concept at 2007 San Antonio International Auto & Truck Show
Nov 9, 2007
- Suzuki displays full-line of vehicles for active lifestyles - Zuk concept appeals to four-wheel and two-wheel tuner enthusiasts SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 8 -- Led by the all-new 2008 four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport, American Suzuki Motor Corp. arrives at the San Antonio International Auto & Truck Show poised to impress show goers ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Little Changed Last Quarter, Comerica Bank Chief Economist Reports
Nov 9, 2007
DETROIT, Nov. 8 -- The purchase of an average- priced new vehicle took 24.8 weeks of median family income in the third quarter, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Comerica Bank. The latest reading is up 0.2 weeks from the second quarter and 0.4 weeks compared to a year ago. Including finance charges, ... Continue reading
Suzuki Showcases All-New SX4 Sport, Hip Hop Concept at 2007 Tampa Bay International Auto Show
Nov 9, 2007
Suzuki displays full-line of vehicles for active lifestyles Innovative Hip Hop Grand Vitara provides the ultimate mobile music experience TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 8 -- Led by the all-new 2008 four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport, American Suzuki Motor Corp. arrives at the Tampa Bay International Auto Show poised to impress show goers w ... Continue reading
Mazda to Participate in Norwegian National Project HyNor by Providing Hydrogen Cars
Nov 8, 2007
HIROSHIMA - November 8, 2007: Mazda Motor Corporation and HyNor (Hydrogen Road of Norway) will collaborate in the development of hydrogen fuel and hydrogen vehicles. This was formally agreed at a signing ceremony held at the Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo today. His Excellency Mr. Ã ge B. Grutle, Norwegian ambassador to ... Continue reading
MG Franchise Dealer Network in UK Expanding Fast
Nov 8, 2007
BIRMINGHAM, England - November 8, 2007: NAC MG (UK) Ltd. has continued to see a high level of demand by retailers wishing to join its new network. Over the past few months, MG has invited applications from businesses keen to become franchised retailers, and the huge response signals a very encouraging future for the ea ... Continue reading
Ford Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results - Continues To Make Significant Progress On Its Plan*
Nov 8, 2007
- Third quarter and year-to-date 2007 results ahead of plan. - Significant continued improvement in core Automotive operations. - Cash balance above year-end 2006 levels, despite restructuring. - New vehicle quality continuing to improve. - New products continuing to perform well. ... Continue reading
The Truth about Cars Announces Ten Worst Automobiles for 2007
Nov 8, 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--The Truth About Cars (TTAC) website has named its Ten Worst Automobiles for 2007. According to TTAC publisher Robert Farago, the second annual award names and shames âthe worst of the worst.â âFrom a long and ignoble list of nominees, our readers have chosen ten cars that are less desir ... Continue reading
Maserati GT Goes On Sale in China, Priced At $240,000
Nov 8, 2007
SHANGHAI - November 8,2007: The Maserati GranTurismo, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show last March, will go on sale at 1,790,000 yuan ($240,150) in China, Chinese auto website Cheshi.com reported today. The model has a 4.2-liter V-8 that outputs 405 hp at a lofty 7100 rpm, and 339 lb-ft of torque at 4,750. ... Continue reading
Maserati GT to go on sale in China, priced at $240,000
Nov 8, 2007
Maserati GT to go on sale in China, priced at $240,000 http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3845/Maserati-GT-to-go-on-sale-in-China-p riced-at-240-000.html Shanghai. November 8 (Gasgoo.com) - The Maserati GranTurismo, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show this March, will go on sale at 1,790,000 yuan ($240,150) in Chi ... Continue reading
TRW Launches Advanced Brake System for New Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrids
Nov 8, 2007
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 7 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, is launching its Slip Control Boost (SCB) advanced regenerative-compatible braking system to provide full Stabilitrak functionality for the new Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon hybrid sport utility vehicle. SC ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Leads Chrysler LLC Growth Outside North America
Nov 8, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan and STUTTGART, Germany, November 8 -- - Jeep(R) brand sales were up 15 percent and led sales through October - Chrysler LLC October 2007 sales grew 14 percent outside North America - Chrysler International achieved 29 consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth - Year-to-date sales increase ... Continue reading
The Time has Arrived: You can Order a SMART Car
Nov 7, 2007
By MARLON HANSON Bumper to Bumper Texas Auto Writers Association There isnât much that can tear me away from a SEMA show in Las Vegas. But, an invitation to be among the first to drive a new Smart car on American roadways is one of those very few things. Readers will remember how much I liked the Smart car concept ... Continue reading
Subaru Builds a Better Battery (For Plug-In)
Nov 7, 2007
Washington DC November 7, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that bucking the industry trend towards Hydrogen fuel cells, Subaru has released a vastly improved second cut at a plug-in battery-electric commuter car. The 65-kilowatt, 5-seater G4e's new high energy-density lithium-ion batteries give it a 200km range from ... Continue reading
Volvo Bases Crash Predictions on Real Car Accident Reports - VIDEO STORY
Nov 7, 2007
GOTHENBURG - November 7, 2007: A new research model, developed by Volvo Cars, uses real accident reports to predict the chain of events that occur before and during a collision. After investigating more than 36,000 accidents over a 35-year span, the Volvo Cars accident research team can predict the consequences of the ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2007
SMART CAR FOR THE USA Quirky and Cool By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [02] So, weâre out in San Jose, CA driving and evaluating the new smart car (please forgive the lack of a capital âSâ since, for some reason, the smart folks who named the car insist on lower case â perhaps becaus ... Continue reading
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