USA TODAY Looks at Top 25 Cars and Trucks As Part of 25th Anniversary Celebration
Jun 25, 2007
Today's List: Top 25 Cars and Trucks That Had an Impact MCLEAN, Va., June 25 -- USA TODAY turns 25 years young this September, and to continue the celebration, The Nation's Newspaper will look back at the Top 25 Cars and Trucks That Had an Impact. Cars and trucks are an indelible part of people's lives. And picking 25 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Europe at 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
Jun 25, 2007
FRANKFURT - June 25, 2007: Mitsubishi has embarked upon its most ambitious automotive project ever through the launch of its first global platform. Known as "Project Global" within MMC, and already successfully previewed with the second generation Outlander, this new global platform will next be rolled out to the Europ ... Continue reading
Lotus Cars To Go On Sale in South Korea Beginning July
Jun 25, 2007
NORFOLK, England - June 25, 2007: Lotus Cars Ltd, the sportscar division of Group Lotus plc, is pleased to announce the appointment of LK Co., Ltd for the retail of Lotus cars in South Korea. Mike Kimberley, CEO of Group Lotus plc comments âI would like to welcome LK Co., Ltd. to the Lotus family and brand. The So ... Continue reading
Cheap Cars Seen As Way to Stimulate Slumping Indian Car Market
Jun 25, 2007
MUMBAI - June 25, 2007: According to a story by Salil Panchal, and reported by AFP Agence France-Presse, India is Trading a motorcycle for a car in India has long been too expensive for many, but manufacturers plan to offer models at 3,000 dollars or less to attract new buyers, analysts say. ADVERTISEMENT The push by N ... Continue reading
Report: Toyota Planning to Launch New Hybrid Car Brand in 2009
Jun 24, 2007
TOKYO June 24, 2007; The AP reported that Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. plans to begin selling a second dedicated brand of hybrid automobiles in 2009, following up on its market-dominating Prius hybrid, a news report said Sunday. Japan's No. 1 auto maker plans to sell around 100,000 of the as-yet-unnamed hybrid annually a ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2007
FRANKFURT, June 23, 2007; Reuters reported that Swedish carmaker Saab reduced its annual sales targets as the General Motors unit tries to reach break-even, the head of GM Europe said in an advance abstract of a report in Automotive News Europe on Saturday. "There is a natural limit where you can earn," Carl-Peter Fors ... Continue reading
Lancia Partners With MomoDesign to Create New Sports Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 23, 2007
TURIN, Italy - June 23, 2007: The Lancia Ypsilon Sport MomoDesign makes its entrance, with the most powerful diesel engine in its class, a new version with a split personality (a dynamic look and innate elegance), which opens a new chapter in the collaboration between two brands that are famous throughout the world for ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Sales Chief Leaves
Jun 22, 2007
DETROIT, June 22, 2007; Reuters reported that Nissan North America said on Friday its chief of sales and marketing, Brad Bradshaw, has been replaced by Mark McNabb, who becomes the third executive in that position in the span of a year. Nissan spokeswoman Frederique La Greves said Bradshaw's decision was a personal one ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2007 Suzuki Reno Engine: 2.0-liter DOHC I-4 Horsepower/Torque: 127 hp @ 5400 rpm/131 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 102.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 169.1 x 67.9 x 56.9 in. Tires: P195/55R15 Cargo volume: 45.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Ford and GM To Offer Month End Discounts
Jun 22, 2007
DETROIT, June 22, 2007; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. plan to introduce discount programs intended to boost sales during the last weekend of June, people familiar with the sales plans said on Friday. The automakers are expected to roll out the incentive programs for their U.S. dealers ne ... Continue reading
Toyota Names American Jim Press to Board, Other Changes
Jun 22, 2007
Washington DC June 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Jim Press, the top man at Toyotaâs North American operations, got the go-ahead from shareholders today to become the first non-Japanese member of the automakerâs board of directors. The Detroit News reports that Press, a 37-year veteran of Toyota ... Continue reading
First Look At What's Being Called The SLC, Mercedes' New High-Powered Coupe
Jun 22, 2007
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on June 21st, 2007 At 2:00 PM CST I'm taking this all with a grain of salt, but according to the fine gentlemen over at Winding Road, pictured before you is a test mule for Mercedes forthcoming Audi R8-slayer, dubbed the SLC. If the rumors are to be believed, the SLC (which will be built ... Continue reading
ZAP Announces Second High-Performance Electric Vehicle in Development
Jun 22, 2007
Includes Similar Technology, Expected Sooner than ZAP-X SANTA ROSA, Calif., June 22 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) is launching a new development program for a high-performance electric vehicle that is affordable for consumers. ZAP says that the initial concept phase for the new vehicle is complete. ... Continue reading
General Motors Goes On Offense with Aggressive TV Ad Campaigns - VIDEO
Jun 22, 2007
AUTO CENTRAL - June 22, 2007: Three new TV commercials produced by GM exemplify their committment to re-establishing themselves as the world's leading automobile manufacturer. Each commercial, for Silverado, Saturn and the Buick Enclave take dead-aim at Asian and European competitors. ... Continue reading
U.S. Pickup Trucks Take on the International Market in GM Competition - VIDEO STORY
Jun 22, 2007
DETROIT - June 22, 2007: U.S. automakers are hosting a competition in which domestic and internationally-produced full size pickup trucks are being compared side-by-side. As manufacturers of American pickup trucks face increased competition from Japanese companies, General Motors has invited U.S. and international truc ... Continue reading
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