Chinese Car Makers Bring Back MG and Austin-Healy
Jul 2, 2007
Washington DC July2, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that lovers of classic sports cars will be happy to know that two iconic brands are rising from the ashes. According to BusinessWeek, the well-loved MG marque was revived by its new Chinese owners, Nanjing Auto, and was unveiled at Silverstone's 2007 MG Car Club ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas to Keep Headquarters in Metro Detroit
Jul 2, 2007
-- Corporate Staffs supporting Mercedes-Benz Financial, DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial Moving to New Location in Oakland County, Michigan -- Chrysler Financial headquarters to remain at present location -- 'Reinforces Our Commitment to Metro Detroit' FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 2 -- DaimlerChrysler Financial Service ... Continue reading
GM Inaugurates New Engine Plant at SAIC-GM-Wuling Minicar Factory in South China
Jul 2, 2007
SHANGHAI, China July 2, 2007; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. inaugurated a new engine plant at its minicar factory SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co. in southern China on Monday. The 2 billion yuan ($263 million) new engine plant, adjacent to the factory in Liuzhou, will have a capacity of 300,000 units a year an ... Continue reading
Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc. Merges With Pilgrim International, Inc.
Jul 2, 2007
MIDDLEBURY, Ind.--Monomoy Capital Partners, L.P. has agreed to merge Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc. (âWestern RVâ), a manufacturer of high-end recreational vehicles based in Yakima, Washington with Pilgrim International located in Middlebury, Indiana. The transaction is expected to close in July, 2007. T ... Continue reading
Saab 9-3 Ranks Among Safest Convertibles - VIDEO STORY
Jul 2, 2007
DETROIT - July 2, 2007: Some convertibles are safer than regular vehicles, according to a crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Among the ten mid-sized convertible models tested, the agency ranked the Saab 9-3 and Volvo C70 as the safest. Automakers from Saab say they created a safer vehic ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-7 - Designing the Sports Crossover - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 2, 2007
Mazda CX-7 design team adopts "European sports car" visual themes CX-7 styling elements also reflected by Mazda RX-8 and new Mazda2 June 30, 2007: When Mazda presented the MX-Crossport concept car at the 2005 Detroit Motor Show media and public feedback was universally positive. Within a few days, the design team, unde ... Continue reading
Royal College of Art Honors Kia Design Chief Peter Schreyer
Jul 2, 2007
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Royal College of Art Honors Kia Design Chief Peter Schreyer - Schreyer becomes one of only three automotive designers honored by RCA - Schreyer's ... Continue reading
Maserati's Rebound: Italian Brand Finds Success By Carefully Managing Image
Jul 1, 2007
By MATT VELLA June 30, 2007; Matt Vella writing for the Wall Street Journal reported that after years of losses, Maserati, the Italian exotic car brand, that has at times flirted with financial disaster over the course of its 93-year history, is on the verge of profitability and is carving out a larger share of the U.S ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2007
WASHINGTON, June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alerts were posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOG ... Continue reading
Hey Dude - LA' ians Impressed With Toyota Tundra
Jun 29, 2007
Washington DC June 29, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the L.A. Times has conducted an in-depth review of Toyota's newest pick up truck â the Tundra. Admittedly, there have been some problems with the Tundra, on sale since February. For example, this spring, there was a minor but symbolic gaffe with a few ... Continue reading
Cars.com Names Top 10 "Most American" Cars
Jun 29, 2007
Identifies top 'American' Cars CHICAGO, June 29 -- With the 4th of July Holiday upon us, Cars.com has updated its American Made Index to help consumers identify the top ten vehicles that are truly the most American in terms of their parts, where they're produced and their popularity with U.S. buyers. In today's global ... Continue reading
KIA Chief Design Officer Honored by Royal College of Art
Jun 29, 2007
Peter Schreyer Presented with Prestigious Design Award IRVINE, Calif., June 29 -- Kia Motors Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, today was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the Royal College of Art (RCA) in recognition of his contribution to automotive design. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prn ... Continue reading
2008 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Lineup Delivers More Products Customers Want
Jun 29, 2007
- More Crossovers: New 2008 Taurus X crossover builds on Ford's industry- leading sales growth in this fast-growing segment. Through May, Ford's crossover sales have grown 37 percent, year-over-year. - More Innovations: Including Ford Sync(TM), a first-of-its-kind, in-car voice-activated communication and entertainment ... Continue reading
BMW Releases 2008 6 Series Coupé and Convertible - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 29, 2007
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - June 29, 2007: BMW has released its new 2008 BMW 6 Series Coupé and BMW 6 Series Convertible. The BMW 650i contains a 4.8 liter eight-cylinder engine, while the BMW 635d is powered by a 3.0 litre straight-six diesel engine. The new models also feature new technologies designed to increase fuel-eff ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.; This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.55 million units, a 3.4 percent increase from June 2006, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information.This June had 27 selling days, one more than June 2006. When adjusted for this diffe ... Continue reading
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