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
INDUSTRY NOTES (GM)- Bondurant Named the Official High Performance Driving School of General Motors
Jun 29, 2007
PHOENIX, June 28 -- In an exclusive agreement, General Motors named the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving the "Official High Performance Driving School of GM." The announcement comes as part of a three-year renewal contract between GM and Bondurant. GM will provide a fleet of new GM vehicles for use by s ... Continue reading
Suzuki Recognizes Graduation Reality With Industry-Leading Graduate Discount Program
Jun 29, 2007
Qualified grads to receive special discount on all Suzuki automobiles BREA, Calif., June 28 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) and American Suzuki Financial Services (ASFS) have announced an aggressive enhancement of the company's College Graduate finance program. Specific terms include a $1,000 cash discount ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2007
Washington DC June 26, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Roger Penske, the race-team owner and former driver, who is also CEO and controlling shareholder of United Auto Group Inc., has gradually taken a stronger hand in running the Michigan-based dealership chain. The Wall Street Journal reports that next week, ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2007
ATLANTA--Representing the latest in a string of consumer studies documenting the high regard U.S. consumers have for Porsche, J.D. Power and Associatesâ 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM today rated the brand number-one overall, for the third year in a row. The Study, now in its 12t ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz C-Class to Start at $31,975
Jun 28, 2007
New Models Showcase Aggressive Styling and Class-Leading Value MONTVALE, N.J., June 28 -- Mercedes-Benz announced today that the bold new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class lineup will begin at $31,975 for the new C300 Sport Sedan (228 hp, 221 lb-ft. of torque). The all-new C300 Luxury Sedan (228 hp, 221 lb-ft. of torque) will ... Continue reading
2007 APEAL Awards: Porsche Tops Again; Honda Captures Most Awards
Jun 28, 2007
.D. Power and Associates Reports: Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 28 June 2007 â Honda captures four model segment awardsâmore than any other vehicle nameplate this yearâaccording to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Taurus Review - Who Says You Can't Go Home Again?
Jun 28, 2007
NEW FORD â08 TAURUS SETS NEW STANDARD FOR SAFE & AFFORDABLE FAMILY VEHICLES by Marty Bernstein Miami, Florida June 22, 2007 Florida may be the retirement home of millions, but today in the capital of AARP mem-bers, Ford brought a trusted, valuable name out of retirement with the introduction of the updated, spruce ... Continue reading
Volvo Participates in Joint Environmental Program with US and Swedish Governments
Jun 28, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The Volvo Group will be participating as a cooperation partner in a joint environmental program between the US and Swedish Governments. The program is aimed at reducing consumption of fossil fuel by focusing on projects within the areas of energy and vehicle development. For Volvo, it would involve p ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Honda Models Capture Most Awards in 2007 APEAL Study
Jun 28, 2007
Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 28 -- Honda captures four model segment awards -- more than any other vehicle nameplate this year -- according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM) released today. ( ... Continue reading
Land Rover Freelander 2 Proves A Hit With UK Customers
Jun 28, 2007
GAYDON, Warwickshire - June 28, 2007: The all-new Freelander 2 is proving a real hit with UK customers since launch in December 2006. Sales for the award-winning compact 4x4 are up 20 per cent compared with the same time last year. The Freelander 2, built at the acclaimed Halewood manufacturing facility in Liverpool, h ... Continue reading
Swedish Team Triumphs in First "World Championship" For Volvo Service Personnel
Jun 28, 2007
STOCKHOLM - June 28, 2007: Team Skywalker from Sweden were crowned World Champions 2007 at the end of an exciting and tense VISTA competition for Volvo's truck and bus service personnel in Gothenburg on Tuesday. On this occasion, the event took the form of a World Championship for the first time in its history. In all, ... Continue reading
UK Fire Brigade Rings Changes with Toyota
Jun 28, 2007
LONDON - June 28, 2007: More than 50 fire service staff have switched from being user-choosers to driving a range of Toyota Avensis diesel cars â and the transition has been a smooth one, says Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service's Fleet Manager John Millett. The Avensis 2.2-litre D-4D diesels, manufactured at Toyota' ... Continue reading
Jeep Announces New Advertising Tag Line and Ad Campaign - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 28, 2007
-- "Have fun out there. Jeep" is the new tag line -- Outdoor and Internet teaser ads debut July 1; national campaign is mid- July -- Focus is on the seven Jeep vehicles, the most in the brand's history -- Campaign is the first from Cutwater, the new creative ad agency for Jeep AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 27 -- The Jeep(R ... Continue reading
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