Sep 19, 2007
--A new âgreenâ system for big rigs that may help revolutionize the trucking industry will visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Sept. 19, as part of a national, 5-month tour by Kenworth Truck Company, a leading truck manufacturer in Kirkland, Wash. The media is invited to view the new Kenworth Clean Power⢠n ... Continue reading
FreedomRoads/Camping World Acquires Bodily RV Center
Sep 19, 2007
CHICAGO--FreedomRoads & Camping World, Americaâs largest RV and outdoor retailer, today announced that it has acquired Bodily RV Center, establishing itself in Idaho and strengthening its market penetration in the Northwest United States, a region with numerous natural attractions and a major draw for RVers. This ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New Land Cruiser
Sep 19, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2008 Land Cruiser full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV). Now in its seventh generation, the legendary Land Cruiser continues to carry its incomparable reputation for qualit ... Continue reading
Record Increase in Sales of Alternative Fuel Autos Continues
Sep 19, 2007
WASHINGTON--Newly released sales figures from R.L. Polk reveal that an increased number of alternative fuel automobiles (AFAs) rolled off dealer lots in the second quarter of 2007. Between April and June of this year, nearly 490,000 AFAs were sold nationwide, an increase of 27 percent over the same period last year, br ... Continue reading
Drivers in a Fix for Car Repairs Without 'Right to Repair' Legislation
Sep 19, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If left up to car manufacturers, consumers won't have a choice of where to bring their vehicles to be serviced or repaired. However, the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) was recently introduced in Congress to protect the rights of car owners to decid ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com: Why Nation's Cleanest Gasoline-Fueled Cars Are Not Available in All States
Sep 19, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds Inc., publisher of four Web sites that empower, engage and educate automotive consumers and enthusiasts, launched Green Car Advisor, led by veteran automotive journalist John OâDell, now available at http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/. âThe automotive green scene has grown ... Continue reading
Renault Laguna Will Be Imported to China Next Year As Renault-Donfeng Talks Fail - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 19, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 19, 2007: Renault's latest generation Laguna will go on sale in China as completely-built imported units next year, an official from Renault's Beijing office said. Renault (Beijing) marketing director Lin Yaping said the unsuccessful talks between Renault and Dongfeng has led to his companyâs ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Scores Decisive Win in Tracinda Case
Sep 18, 2007
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- DaimlerChrysler is pleased to announce that the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has unanimously affirmed the trial court's judgment dismissing Tracinda's complaint relating to the 1998 merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler. ... Continue reading
Fiat Bravo to Arrive In China Later This Year
Sep 18, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: Fiat Bravo will be imported to China in the fourth quarter this year and its lowest price will be no more than 200,000 yuan ($26,620), state media Xinhua News Agency reported today. Bravo made its debut early this year in Italy. It has four models priced from 14,900 euros to 22,800 euros. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Going to China Next Year, Priced at $53,200 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 18, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: Hyundai Motor Group (China) plans to import the latest luxury sedan Genesis and the fifth-generation coupe to the Chinese market next year, state media Nanfang Daily reported yesterday. Positioned between Hyundai Equus (called Centennial overseas) and Yazun (Azera), the 3.3L-3.8L Genesis ... Continue reading
2008 Green Car of the Year(R) Will be Announced at Los Angeles Auto Show
Sep 18, 2007
Green Car Journal's Award for Automotive Environmental Achievement to be Announced Nov. 15 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18 -- The winner of the 2008 Green Car of the Year(R) (GCOY) award will be announced on Nov. 15 at the Los Angeles Auto Show during the show's Press Days. Green Car Journal, the leading automotive environmental ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Fully Redesigned 'Land Cruiser' in Japan
Sep 18, 2007
<http://www.japancorp.net> Toyota Launches Fully Redesigned 'Land Cruiser' in Japan Tokyo, Japan, Sept 18, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today the launch in Japan of the completely redesigned "Land Cruiser" full-size, top-of-the-line SUV. The new Land Cruiser, designed under the theme ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2007
The Auto Channel is pleased to present an exclusive four-part series about the design and development of General Motor's latest concept vehicles. Webisode 1, "What Inspires the Designers Of GM's Latest Concept Vehicles" follows below. ... Continue reading
Jeep is Back in Uniform: New Military Version of Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Reports for Duty
Sep 18, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, September 18 -- - Iconic off-roader returns to its storied roots with J8 multipurpose model primarily developed for military use - but also suitable for civilian government applications Chrysler LLC unveiled the Jeep(R) J8 multipurpose vehicle at the 2007 Defence Systems & Equipment Internationa ... Continue reading
Chinese Cars Find Easy Road in Russian Market
Sep 18, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: Russia may import 120,000 Chinese-made cars this year, a Russian official predicted. Andrei Novikov, head of the international department of the Center for Strategic Research (CSR) in Russia made this prediction during his recent visit to China. The mission of Novikov¡¯s visit is to wor ... Continue reading
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