Oct 23, 2007
- Audi serves as Official Automotive Sponsor of Annual Event hosted by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver - Audi to host 'Living Green' panel and educate women of fuel-efficient lifestyle AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 23 -- In an effort to bring the issue of efficient fuel technologies t ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces Pricing for 2008 Sprinter
Oct 23, 2007
- Starting at $33,900, "Super-sized" Sprinter offers more choices, features and innovations - Segment's best overall value and most best-in-class advantages - Low operating costs and class leader in versatility and operating performance - Most safety features in the full-size van segment - 2008 Sprinter arrives later t ... Continue reading
The Growing Family of Green Machines at the 37th Annual South Florida International Auto Show
Oct 23, 2007
MIAMI, Oct. 23 -- As consumers look for more ways to soften the hit at the gas pumps, the auto industry is responding with innovations for both cars and trucks. The best of those efforts will help fill the Miami Beach Convention Center at this year's South Florida International Auto Show, November 9-18. Hybrid has caug ... Continue reading
Consumer Guide Automotive Announces the 2008 Best Buy and Recommended Awards
Oct 23, 2007
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Oct. 23 -- Consumer Guide Automotive, the leading publisher of authoritative, objective new and used car reviews for 40 years, today announced the recipients of its 2008 Best Buy and Recommended Awards. The annual list, designed to make car buying easier for consumers, represents the best overall val ... Continue reading
Mini Dealers Stage Special Events
Oct 23, 2007
Washington DC October 23, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the new-generation Mini Cooper has been on sale since February, and sales have set records for five straight months. But that doesn't stop Mini USA from holding special events to engage current owners and attract new ones. The latest: declaring October ... Continue reading
Honda Says It Won't Pursue Plug-in Hybrids
Oct 23, 2007
Washington DC October 23, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda Motor Co. Chief Executive Takeo Fukui today said plug-in hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles offered too few environmental benefits for his company to pursue, adding that the Chevrolet Volt that GM is aiming to launch in a few years made little sens ... Continue reading
Chrysler, Ford and GM Chief Economists Call for Action on Misaligned Japanese Yen
Oct 23, 2007
WASHINGTON--Calling the Yen, âthe most misaligned currency in the developed world today,â the Chief Economists from the three major U.S. automakers today urged the U.S. government to work with other countries to take immediate action to address serious problems caused by Japanâs misaligned currency. In j ... Continue reading
Toyota Will Not Sue Chinese Company That Duplicates RAV4
Oct 23, 2007
SHANGHAI - October 23, 2007: Toyota Motor says it will strengthen its efforts to get design patents for its models in worldwide markets following China's Jonway Automobile's duplicated car goes on sale, Automotive News reported last weekend. The report said that China Automobile Deutschland started selling the UFO, whi ... Continue reading
AIAM Member Company Vehicles Establish Exceptional Fuel Efficiency Standards in EPA-DOE Report
Oct 23, 2007
AIAM Member Vehicles Take Eight of Top 10 Spots in EPA-DOE Fuel Economy Ratings for 2008 Models Based on New Testing Methods ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The EPA and DOE recently released their annual report of the highest fuel economy vehicles for 2008 with AIAM member companies taking eight of t ... Continue reading
MIT Creates the First Fully Autonomous Land Rover
Oct 23, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Oct 22. -- Land Rover has joined forces with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) by donating a Land Rover LR3 that has been built to be fully autonomous so it can take part in the forthcoming 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge. MIT has completely modified the LR3, a vehicle already packed with techn ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Establishes Advisory Board To Focus on General Motors Business
Oct 23, 2007
Experienced, Knowledgeable Executives to Offer Insight and Direction SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 22 -- R. L. Polk & Co. announced today that it has formed an Advisory Board to help the company focus on its General Motors business globally. This unique board is charged with advising on Polk's strategic position within GM. T ... Continue reading
The UK is One of the Top Five Global Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets
Oct 22, 2007
LONDON--The popularity of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) is increasing dramatically across all the countries in the world and the United Kingdom is listed as one of the top five global hybrid electric vehicle markets. At present, the developed countries are keen on promoting HEVs, while the developing countries are un ... Continue reading
Alcantara Now Available in Select 2008 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Models
Oct 22, 2007
Luxurious Interior Material Combines Function and Style NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Alcantara(R), the luxury car interior material, will now be available in a number of new 2008 automobiles from Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep. Since its introduction to the U.S. market nearly two years ago, Alcantara(R) has quickly become the interi ... Continue reading
Quantum Receives Order for Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicles for U.S. Army
Oct 22, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 22 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it received an order for six hydrogen hybrid vehicles for the U.S. Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC). The contract will be administered by Aerospace Engineering Spectrum (AES), ba ... Continue reading
VW Tiguan To Be Introduced To Chinese Market Next Year, Priced $66,590
Oct 22, 2007
SHANGHAI - October 22, 2007: Volkswagen will start to sell Tiguan in completely-built imported unit starting next year, Chinese media reported today. The model will be priced at approximately 500,000 yuan ($66,590) and will compete directly with rivals such as BMW X3, Land Rover Freelander 2, Audi Q5 and Volvo XC70 in ... Continue reading
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