July Cruise Nights at The Walter P. Chrysler Museum
Jul 10, 2007
What: Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Who: An automotive celebration for collectors and admirers alike When: July 12 and 26, 6 - 9 p.m. (continues every other Thursday through Aug 23) Where: Walter P. Chrysler Museum, One Chrysler Dr. in Auburn Hills (off I-75 at exit 78) Details: -- All makes and models ... Continue reading
Tiger Truck to Open Assembly Plant in Oklahoma for Chinese Trucks
Jul 10, 2007
POTEAU, Okla., July 9 -- In a ceremony announcing a milestone agreement today, the owners of Tiger Truck, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry, State Senator Kenneth Corn, Poteau City Mayor Jeff Shockley and many other state and local officials, jointly announced the first Assembly Plant in the U.S. for vehicles designed by Ch ... Continue reading
Jul 9, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO July 9, 2007; Rainforest Action Network Campaign Director Sarah Connolly and Global Exchange Campaign Director Mike Hudema today released the following statement in response to Ford Motor Companyâs announcement that it would team with Southern California Edison to build as many as 20 Plug-in Hybrid E ... Continue reading
Is America Ready for Cheap Chinese Cars?
Jul 9, 2007
Washington DC July 9, 2007; The AIADA nesletter reported that last week Chrysler announced that it will sell a small, inexpensive car built by Chinese automaker in the U.S. by 2009. The car is expected to cost about $10,000. The question is when, and to what degree American consumers will accept cars made in China. Bus ... Continue reading
JATO to Remarket Vincentric LLC Cost of Ownership Data in USA
Jul 9, 2007
JATO Dynamics joins forces with Vincentric to enhance its automotive data AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 9 -- JATO Dynamics, the world's leading provider of automotive data and intelligence has joined forces with Vincentric, a Michigan based automotive data compilation and analysis company, to deliver best in class Cost of ... Continue reading
Jul 9, 2007
Washington DC July 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that no matter how good an automaker you are, it takes a certain amount of time to develop a new car. Toyota acknowledged that last week, announcing it would add engineers, lengthen its development process, and reduce the breakneck pace at which it's been openin ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces Pricing for New 2008 Dodge Dakota
Jul 9, 2007
New Dakota is most powerful pickup in its segment, offering more power and fuel efficiency combined with bold new styling, versatility and capability AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 9 -- -- New 2008 Dodge Dakota priced at $20,080 for Extended Cab and $22,780 for Crew Cab -- Most powerful pickup in mid-size segment, with a ne ... Continue reading
Jul 9, 2007
Toyota's Mobile Experience Offers Look Inside Hybrid Synergy Drive LIVINGSTON, Mont., July 9 -- Toyota is bringing its nationwide tour called "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience," to Livingston, Montana for the Northern Rockies Sustainability Fair. The tour is designed to provide consumers with a firsthand ... Continue reading
Nissan Begins Construction of New Assembly Plant in St. Petersburg, Russia
Jul 9, 2007
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, July 9 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the start of construction of its new US$200 million vehicle assembly plant in St. Petersburg, which is due to open in early 2009. Carlos Tavares, executive vice president of corporate strategy, product planning & design at Nissan, called the new p ... Continue reading
New Mazda Internet 'Personal Shopper' an Industry First
Jul 9, 2007
Mazda Shopping Assistant Converts Internet Shoppers to Buyers IRVINE, Calif., July 9 -- Starting today, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will help Internet-savvy car buyers get one step closer to sliding into the driver's seat of a new Mazda vehicle -- without ever leaving their home or office. The Mazda Shopping ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Names Most-Researched New Vehicles During First Half of 2007
Jul 9, 2007
Toyota Surpasses Honda for Top Spot; Hybrid Makes Debut on Most-Researched New Car List IRVINE, Calif., July 9 -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/), America's most trusted resource for new- and used-vehicle information, names the most-researched new cars during the first half of 2007. Information was collected amo ... Continue reading
GM Sales in Europe Grow on Korean-built Chevrolet Success
Jul 9, 2007
FRANKFURT July 9, 2007; Reuters reported that General Motors sales outgrew the broader European car market in the first half as a surge in demand for its Korean-built Chevrolet brand cars offset a hefty decline in Saab sales, the automaker said on Monday. GM Europe increased vehicle sales by 5.3 percent to a record 1,1 ... Continue reading
Ford and California Utility Partner To Promote Plug-in Hybrids
Jul 9, 2007
DETROIT July 9, 2007; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. and Southern California Edison will team up to test rechargeable hybrid vehicles in an effort to speed up mass production of the new technology. The utility, which serves 13 million people in 11 central, coastal and Southern California co ... Continue reading
All-New 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Debuts at Major League Baseball's All-Star Game
Jul 9, 2007
Malibu Hybrid production begins in October, available at dealerships soon after SAN FRANCISCO â The all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid will join baseballâs other stars as it makes its world debut in the All-Star Fan Zone today. The Malibu Hybridâs appearance continues through the last out of one of MLB ... Continue reading
Brand New Rolls-Royce Bought at UK Auction for $1.6 Million - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 9, 2007
6 July 2007 A Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé has been bought at a charity auction for £800,000. The successful bid was made at the 9th Annual White Tie and Tiara Ball held to raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Overall the event raised in excess of £6 million, with £3.1 million raised at the auction ... Continue reading
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