All-New Second-Generation Toyota Sequoia to Make World Debut at 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show
Oct 30, 2007
Plus Major Announcement Regarding Toyota Fuel Cell Development Program TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 30 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2008 Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) and also make a major announcement regarding Toyota's fuel cell development program a ... Continue reading
Nissan Shows Off Performance Vehicles at 2007 SEMA Show
Oct 30, 2007
- Altima Coupe, 350Z, Sentra, Titan and Xterra All Featured, Displaying Performance Versatility from Nissan - LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 30 -- Nissan's ninth year at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas marks a celebration of Nissan performance vehicles, all leaders in their respective industr ... Continue reading
GM to Open $250 Million Alternative Fuel Research Center in Shanghai
Oct 30, 2007
SHANGHAI - October 30, 2007: Gasgoo.com is reporting that General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner said yesterday that the company will open a US$250-million alternative fuel research centre in Shanghai, Associated Press reported. "The Center will look into developing alternative-fuel cars, incl ... Continue reading
2008 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview Tickets On Sale Now
Oct 30, 2007
DETROIT, Oct. 30 -- Tickets for the 2008 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) black-tie Charity Preview gala are on sale now. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071004/CLTH058LOGO ) The NAIAS 2008 Charity Preview will take place Friday, Jan. 18, at Cobo Center in Detroit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tick ... Continue reading
Range Rover Sport Predicted to Retain Highest Residual Value for the Second Year in a Row
Oct 30, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 29 -- Land Rover North America is proud to announce that the 2008 Range Rover Sport has received the Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) Residual Value Award in the Luxury CUV segment. The annual Residual Value Awards identify those vehicles predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original pur ... Continue reading
Worldwide Recall Issued on Ford Model Ts
Oct 30, 2007
RICHMOND, Ind., Oct. 29 -- All Model Ts ever manufactured and still in existence are being recalled. The recall is, of course, voluntary and all part of the fun of the 2008 Model T Ford Centennial T Party being held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and Exposition Center in Richmond, Indiana. This weeklong event, running ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2007
-- The specialty SEMA vehicles were conceived and designed by the Mopar Underground design team -- The SEMA Show, the annual showcase of technology, trends and products representing the $36.7 billion automotive parts and accessories industry, will be held Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, 2007 -- The Mopar booth (#42427) is located in ... Continue reading
Mazda Increases Stakes in its Chinese Joint Venture By 15%
Oct 30, 2007
SHANGHAI - October 30, 2007: Japanese automaker Mazda Motor Corp has reached a stake purchase deal with FAW Mazda Motor Sales Co, Chinese media Beijing Morning News reported today. Under the stake purchase deal, Mazda Motors will increase its stake in the joint venture up to 40% from 25%, the report said. FAW Mazda Mot ... Continue reading
3M Raises Environmental Problems in China's After-Market Service Sector
Oct 30, 2007
SHANGHAI - China has given close attention to environmental problems in connection with automobile production and use, but ignored those in after-sales service sector, said head of 3M China yesterday at the sidelines of 5th Annual China Automotive Industry Forum in Shanghai. "We've paid a fair amount of attention to th ... Continue reading
Despite Rumors, Porsche Says It Plans No Restructure of VW
Oct 29, 2007
Washington DC October 29, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that luxury sports car maker Porsche AG says it isn't planning to restructure Volkswagen AG if it acquires a majority stake in VW. According to a Dow Jones Newswires report, a Porsche spokesperson refuted an article in German magazine Wirtschaftswoche over t ... Continue reading
Chery Tests Methanol-Fuelled Cars
Oct 29, 2007
SHANGHAI - October 29, 2007: Chery Automobile Co. Ltd unveiled its prototype methanol fuel-powered cars at their research base in northern China's Shanxi Province last week, an Interfax report said today. The report, citing a Chery employee, said the first batch of 20 cars has been tested and is ready to be put into fu ... Continue reading
Suzuki Auto Shines on the Strip During 2007 SEMA Show
Oct 29, 2007
- Suzuki debuts sportbike-inspired SXForce based on all-new 2008 SX4 Sport - SX4 WRC and Grand Vitara Dune appeal to off-road enthusiasts - Five-door SX4 Crossover flaunts concept- and production-based accessory line LAS VEGAS, Oct. 29 -- American Suzuki Motor Corp. showcases four spirited and dynamic vehicles at the 2 ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2007
<http://www.japancorp.net> Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for September 2007 and First Half of Fiscal 2007 Tokyo, Japan, Oct 29, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for September 2007 and ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Museum Lays Claim to a Long-winded World Record
Oct 29, 2007
STUTTGART - October 29, 2007: The Mercedes-Benz Museum is now officially home to the âstrongest artificially generated tornado in the worldâ. The attempted record was confirmed in the presence of Guinness Book of Records representative Olaf Kuchenbecker. The 34.4-metre-high artificial tornado serves to elimin ... Continue reading
Honda Sets All-Time Record for Worldwide Production for the First Half of the Fiscal Year
Oct 29, 2007
<http://www.japancorp.net> Honda Sets All-Time Record for Worldwide Production for the First Half of the Fiscal Year Tokyo, Japan, Oct 29, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of September and the first ... Continue reading
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