China Sees Rocketing Demands for Luxury Cars
Sep 28, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 28, 2007: The world's luxury car makers are very enthusiastic about the great growth potential in China's auto industry, a report from Xinhua News Agency said today. This enthusiasm is much in evidence at the Chengdu Motor Show 2007, which runs from September 22 to 28 in the capital of Sichuan Prov ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Announces $52 Million Subcontract for MRAPs
Sep 28, 2007
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Sept. 27 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it has received a new $52 million subcontract order from Force Protection, Inc. to support the production of Cougar series advanced tactical wheeled vehicles. Spartan said it will supply and integrate key chassis ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2007
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) today objected to the tentative contract agreement between General Motors (GM) and the United Auto Workers (UAW) to transfer more than $50 billion health care in liabilities to a fund controlled by the union. Dr. Carl Hor ... Continue reading
Chery Denies Imminent Stock Listing Plan
Sep 28, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 28, 2007: Chery Automobile has no timetable for a stock listing plan in the near future as its current financial results are not very attractive for investors, a senior executive said. "Chery need funds to further support product development and feed its ambitious overseas expansion. We will only c ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Dave Boyer's Retirement
Sep 27, 2007
Dan Bednarzyk Becoming New VP, Manufacturing -- Canton NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 27 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced that Dave Boyer, Vice President, Manufacturing -- Canton, will retire effective Oct. 12, 2007. He will be succeeded by Dan Bednarzyk, Director, Engineering and Maintenance, at the Canton plant ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Dieselution Tour Debuts at AltWheels Festival
Sep 27, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. and its Dieselution Tour will be visiting the AltWheels Alternative Transportation & Energy Festival, Sept. 28-29 in Boston Mass, to educate the media and the public on advances in clean diesel technology and alternative fuels. Using interactive displays and ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69771) has announced the addition of 'Fuel Economy and Regulations to Drive Hybrid Car Market' to their offering. The invention of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) has served the dual purpose of fuel economy and the growing demand for less ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts September Auto Sales: Some Automakers Enjoy Gains Despite Soft Market
Sep 27, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.29 million units, a 4.5 percent decrease from September 2006, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This September had 25 selling days, one less than September 2006. When adjuste ... Continue reading
Saleen S331: A Truck That Really 'Hauls'
Sep 27, 2007
~ Saleen's New Supercharged S331 Packs a 450 Horsepower Punch, Seats Up to Five Adults and Can Tow a House ~ IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 27 -- In its first year of production, the 2007 Saleen S331 Sport Truck revived the diminishing performance truck segment with the first fully-functional, high-powered sport truck to the ma ... Continue reading
Following Chrysler's Footsteps, Ford Considers Producing Verve in China for Export
Sep 27, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 27, 2007: Ford Motors is considering following Chrysler-Chery's path to produce small cars in China for sale in international markets, a senior Ford official said recently. "Ford may start to import small cars from its new factory in China provided that these vehicles can meet Ford's quality standa ... Continue reading
Suzuki Auto Debuts All-New SX4 Sport and 2008 Line-Up at 2007 State Fair of Texas
Sep 27, 2007
Suzuki delivers a stylish, fun-to-drive and affordable four-door DALLAS, Sept. 27 -- Making its 2008 auto show season debut at the State Fair of Texas, the all-new, four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport is poised to impress show goers with its standout styling cues and performance-oriented capabilities. Suzuki also brings its ful ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell Powered Models From Hyundai and Hybrids From Kia
Sep 27, 2007
SEOUL, Sept 27, 2007; Reuters reported that Hyundai Motor Co, South Korea's top auto maker, plans to begin mass production of its fuel cell car model from 2012 at the earliest, a company official told Reuters on Thursday. Global car makers such as Toyota Motors Corp and General Motors Corp are developing environmentall ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2007
FRANKFURT Sep 27, 2007; Reuters reported that BMW AG may add a fourth brand under a new strategy that Chief Executive Norbert Reithofer is presenting to the German carmaker's supervisory board, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung paper reported. Without citing the source of its information, the paper said the potential ... Continue reading
Dodge Tips Hat to Texas with Introduction of New 2008 Resistol Edition Dodge Ram Mega Cab
Sep 27, 2007
Buy a Truck, Get a Hat DALLAS, Sept. 27 -- -- 2008 Dodge Ram Mega Cab leads full-size segment with numerous best-in- class features including largest interior cargo volume, largest flat- floor load area and segment-first reclining rear seats -- Resistol Edition Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab provides new level of excl ... Continue reading
Volkswagen China Looking for a "Revolution" On Sales Strategy
Sep 27, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 27, 2007: Volkswagen China wants to have a "Revolution" on its sales strategy in Chinese market, the company's senior official said yesterday. "I dislike words like 'optimization' or 'improvement', I think we need to have a 'revolution'," Su Weiming, executive vice president of Volkswagen China tol ... Continue reading
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