Jul 5, 2007
TURIN, Italy and PARIS, July 5 -- - Fiat 500 global launch further demonstrates continuing success of Microsoft and Fiat's Blue&Me. Following the unveiling of Blue&Me(TM) Nav at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, Fiat Group Automobiles and Microsoft Corp continue their innovative partnership by offering the award-winning Blue ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Tiguan SUV Unveiled
Jul 5, 2007
<p>With the first pictures of the new Tiguan Volkswagen is starting the countdown for the debut of itâs 14th model series. The Sports Utility Vehicle â SUV for short â will be presented to the public for the first time in September as part of the International Motor Show (IAA in Frankfurt). A combination ... Continue reading
BMW Launches New 1-series Coupe
Jul 5, 2007
BMW will introduce a modern and authentic performance coupe that draws inspiration from its iconic 2002 models of some 40 years ago. The next BMW legend, the 1 Series Coupe, represents the core BMW philosophies of pure performance and premium design. By combining sporty rear-wheel-drive dynamics, agile handling, powerf ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Fully Redesigned Voxy and Noah
Jul 5, 2007
Tokyo â TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today the nationwide launch in Japan of the completely redesigned Voxy through "Netz" dealers, and completely redesigned Noah through "Toyota Corolla" dealers.Since their debuts as new vehicles featuring advanced styling and comfort for all passengers, the first-gen ... Continue reading
Hyundai Opens New Chapter with Launch of i30 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 5, 2007
A new way of naming cars heralds a new era for Hyundai Designed and built for Europe Three UK trim levels with new, higher than ever levels of safety and specification First in a family of C segment cars from Koreaâs leading car maker The only C segment car with Hyundaiâs unlimited mileage five year warranty ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops Advanced Head Restraint to Help Reduce Intensity of Whiplash Injuries
Jul 5, 2007
Tokyo, Japan, July 3, 2007; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it has developed the Active Headrest, a new head restraint that reduces the stress on the neck during low-speed, rear impacts. TMC plans to introduce the head restraint shortly, starting with new vehicle models. At Toyota, the utmost import ... Continue reading
Success of Mercedes-Benz Trucks continues with environmentally friendly diesel technology
Jul 5, 2007
Stuttgart, Jul 03, 2007; The DaimlerChrysler Truck Group has posted an outstanding number of orders for Mercedes-Benz Blue-Tec trucks. Customers from all over Europe have placed more than 100,000 orders for the vehicles since Mercedes-Benz became the worldâs first supplier to introduce the innovative diesel system ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Sets Record in June 2007 Delivers 107,300 Vehicles
Jul 5, 2007
<div class="c2cClass3">Stuttgart - The Mercedes Car Group sold 117,200 Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart brand passenger vehicles in June 2007, compared to 118,800 units in the same month last year. A total of 617,700 units were sold in the first half of the year (January-June 2006: 627,300). The Mercedes-Benz bran ... Continue reading
Magazine Says BMW and M-B Considering Partnership
Jul 5, 2007
FRANKFURT July 4, 2007; Reuters reported that BMW, the world's largest premium carmaker, and its closest rival, Mercedes-Benz, are in negotiations over a partnership to build subcompact cars, German motor magazine Auto Bild reported. In July, the two companies are expected to make a decision on whether to build the nex ... Continue reading
Iraq War Veterans to Receive Specialty Cars - VIDEO STORY
Jul 4, 2007
DETROIT - July 4, 2007: The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, in conjunction with singer LeAnn Rimes, is working to give away modified cars to Iraq war veterans. The cars are equipped with Sit N' Lift, a power seat designed to assist individuals to get in and out of their vehicles. General Motors reports more than ... Continue reading
Honda's In-Car Telematics System Upgraded
Jul 4, 2007
TOKYO July 4, 2007; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Honda's car navigation system already maps the quickest route to a destination, avoiding traffic jams. Now, drivers will get information about earthquakes and warnings of heavy rainfall ahead on roads. Honda Motor Co.'s service, shown to reporters Wedne ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales June 2007 Wrap Up
Jul 4, 2007
TOKYO/DETROIT July 4, 2007; Chang-Ran Kim and Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. on Tuesday posted a steeper-than-expected 24 percent drop in U.S. sales in June as local automakers lost share to Toyota Motor Corp. and other Japanese brands, and demand sputtered overall in the face of ... Continue reading
U.S. Light Vehicle Sales, Market Share for June 2007
Jul 4, 2007
CHICAGO, July 3, 2007; Reuters reported that the following chart represents U.S. light vehicle sales totals, individual automaker results and market share for the month of June. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate. The seasonally adjusted annual rate is calculated using seasonal factors supplied by the U. ... Continue reading
Top-20 selling vehicles in U.S. through June 2007
Jul 4, 2007
Chicago, July 3, 2007; Reuters published the 20 top-selling vehicles in the United States through June of 2007 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 4 percent or 116,756 units to 3,003,179. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives for June: Minivans Subsidized at Near Record Levels
Jul 4, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,483 per vehicle sold in June 2007, up $92, or 3.85 percent, from May 2007, and down $132, or 5.05 percent, from June 2006. Edmunds.com's monthl ... Continue reading
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