The Time has Arrived: You can Order a SMART Car
Nov 7, 2007
By MARLON HANSON Bumper to Bumper Texas Auto Writers Association There isnât much that can tear me away from a SEMA show in Las Vegas. But, an invitation to be among the first to drive a new Smart car on American roadways is one of those very few things. Readers will remember how much I liked the Smart car concept ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2007
SMART CAR FOR THE USA Quirky and Cool By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [02] So, weâre out in San Jose, CA driving and evaluating the new smart car (please forgive the lack of a capital âSâ since, for some reason, the smart folks who named the car insist on lower case â perhaps becaus ... Continue reading
Infiniti G35 Wins Edmunds' Inside Line Sport Sedan Comparison Test
Nov 7, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport won the latest comparison test of sport sedans, which is described in full at Comparison Test: 2007-2008 Sport Sedans (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=123235 ) ... Continue reading
Chrysler Announces Limited Edition Vehicle for 2008: Chrysler Aspen Signature Series
Nov 5, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 2, 2007; Chrysler LLC today announced the fifth and final of the limited-edition Signature Series vehicles for 2008: the Chrysler Aspen Signature Series. "The Chrysler Aspen Signature Series builds on the extensive list of premium features already found on the 2008 Chrysler Aspen, and reflects ... Continue reading
Daimler Posts Group EBIT of Euro 1.9 Billion (US$2.7 Billion) in Third Quarter of 2007
Oct 25, 2007
- Net loss of - euro 1,533 million (US$-2,180 million) (Q3 2006: net profit of euro 868 million, US$1,234 million), thereof minus euro 2.6 billion (US$ 3.7 billion) from the Chrysler transaction - Revenues up by 6% to euro 25.7 billion (US$36.5 billion) - EBIT of at least euro 8.5 billion (US$12.1 billion) anticipated ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC vows not to give up production of Jeep in China
Oct 18, 2007
Chrysler vows not to give up production of Jeep in China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3606/Chrysler-vows-not-to-give-up-product ion-of-Jeep-in-China.html Shanghai. October 18 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Chrysler will not give up the local production of Jeep vehicles in China, possibly in partnership with another Chinese automake ... Continue reading
After 18 years Mercedes-Benz is renewing its brand identity across all business units
Oct 18, 2007
C-Class Estate as first product with launch campaign in the new brand design Revised brand identity under the Mercedes star completes a more sharply focused Mercedes-Benz brand positioning Stuttgart â Mercedes-Benz has fundamentally revised its brand identity for all communication materials with a new design. The ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Announces 2007 Third Quarter Global Sales
Oct 8, 2007
* Sales in non-U.S. markets increase 10 percent in the third quarter * Sales outside North America increase 20 percent; Mexico up 5.5 percent; Canada advances 2.8 percent * Sales increases in select markets driven by Chrysler's new vehicles, including the Jeep(R) Wrangler, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot * Total global s ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2007
- Approximately 6,000 shareholders expected in Berlin - Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG and Head of Mercedes Car Group: 'The strength of our brands is one of our most valuable assets.' BERLIN, Oct. 4 -- The Board of Management and the Supervisory Board of DaimlerChrysler AG ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records Best September Sales
Oct 2, 2007
Mercedes-Benz Sales Up 13 Percent for the Month MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 2 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its best September on record with sales of 22,459 new vehicles, an increase of 13 percent over last September. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date sales to 180,265, a 1.8 percent increase over the same period ... Continue reading
2008 Chrysler Town & Country - Family Friendly
Sep 28, 2007
Auburn Hills, Mich.; The Chrysler brand embraces the fast-paced and active lifestyle of todayâs modern family to showcase industry-first features in a new advertising campaign for the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. The new campaign launches nationally on Sept. 24 during ABCâs âDancing with the Sta ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Press Sees Strength in Dealers, Investment in Future from Cerberus
Sep 28, 2007
Posted Sep 27, 2007, 10:34 AM by Mike Ellis Category: Leadership Heâs been on the job for less than a week, but brings a wealth of automotive experience to Chrysler. So what does Jim Press, the new Vice Chairman and President, think needs to change at Chrysler? Ask the Chrysler workers and dealers â they alre ... Continue reading
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Coupe and 2007 S-Class Reviews
Sep 17, 2007
2007 MERCEDES BENZ CL550 COUPE AND S-CLASS SEDAN By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I havenât driven anything with this much eye appeal since the Rolls Royce Phantom. The new Mercedes Benz CL550 pillarless hardtop coupe has enough visual drama to turn the heads of anyone who pays attention to cars â ... Continue reading
Dodge to Auction First 2008 Dodge Challengers
Sep 17, 2007
Proceeds to benefit charitable organizations - Dodge Challenger No. 1 to benefit notMYkid - Dodge Challenger No. 2 to benefit United Way of Southeastern Michigan - A Third Dodge Challenger will be auctioned off on eBay.com in early 2008 - All three vehicles will be 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) models, featuring HEMI(R ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Mercedes-Benz F 700 Concept Redefines Luxury
Sep 11, 2007
With its F 700 research car, Mercedes-Benz redefines the idea of effortless, superior refinement: this concept for a future luxurious touring sedan shows how outstanding riding quality can be combined with high levels of environmental friendliness, and good performance with exceptionally low fuel consumption. Thus, the ... Continue reading
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