Toyota to delay launch of next Prius hybrid
Jun 15, 2007
TOKYO, June 15, 2007; Reuters rweported that Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to postpone the launch of the third-generation Prius hybrid model by half a year to the spring of 2009, industrial daily Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun said on Friday. The world's biggest automaker has not officially announced the timing of the launch, b ... Continue reading
Hertz Plans to Buy 3400 Toyota Prius Hybrids
Jun 14, 2007
CHICAGO, June 14, 2007; Reuters reported that car rental company Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said on Thursday that it planned to buy 3,400 Toyota Motor Corp. Prius gasoline-electric hybrid cars for about $68 million. Hertz also said 100 of the vehicles would go to its Manhattan fleet. ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2007
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl Virgin Atlanticâs Flight VS 20 from San Francisco, was, as always on time. My problems didnât really start until Iâve reached The Auto Channelâs European HQ in London. Getting everything ready for Modena and Monaco was pretty hectic as was leaving for Londonâs G ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2007
Washington DC June 14, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that U.S. Senate allies of car companies said today they are dropping a proposal that would allow automakers to avoid future fuel economy requirements by proving to the government they would accomplish more by other means to cut fuel use and greenhouse gas emis ... Continue reading
Automakers Have Different Approaches to Going Green
Jun 14, 2007
Washington DC June 14, 2007; The AIADA news letter reported a story that asked what's the powertrain of the future? Hybrid electric? Clean diesel? Gasoline? Biofuels? The Detroit News reports that automakers disagree on the best option and some believe that a combination of choices is best for the environment and the c ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Receives Two Awards for Service Parts Distribution Excellence
Jun 14, 2007
ROCKLEIGH, N.J., June 13 -- Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) was recently acknowledged as top automotive parts distribution network in the United States. Carlisle & Company surveyed over 14,000 Parts Managers representing 19 automotive brands across America to determine the best performing company. "Being selected as ... Continue reading
Misaligned Japanese Yen Subject to Action Under New U.S. Senate Bill
Jun 14, 2007
WASHINGTON--Stephen Collins, President of the Automotive Trade Policy Council, whose members include DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation, issued the following statement regarding the Senate Finance Committeeâs introduction today of the âCurrency Exchange Rate Oversig ... Continue reading
2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Review
Jun 13, 2007
Road test :Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Every year I tell myself that these European trips simply cannot get any better. Well, I was wrong yet again! Monaco, Cannes, Maserati, Ferrari and now - for the first time ever- Lamborghini! Yes, Senior Editor Nicholas Frankl and I finally made ... Continue reading
The Nissan Manufacturning Story Y'all
Jun 13, 2007
Home Contact Us Search: About AIADA Membership Government Relations Get Involved Newsroom Publications Research Member Benefits Home > AIADA Newsroom > AIADA News Detail e-mail a friend NEWSROOM Press Releases Features Today's Headlines Public Service Announcements Contact Communications By Jim Koscs AIADA Contributing ... Continue reading
Chinese SUV and Pickup Assembled in Mexico Then Exported To US
Jun 13, 2007
Washington DC June 13, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Chinese automaker will begin exporting pickups and SUVs to Mexico this year as a springboard to break into the U.S. market. The SUVs will sell for a little over $12,000 in Mexico and will be the first Chinese vehicles to sell in U.S. showrooms, said Bill P ... Continue reading
Quantum's Hydrogen Vehicles Featured at Norsk Hydro's First Hydrogen Refueling Station
Jun 13, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., June 13 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced the delivery of Quantum's hydrogen hybrid Priuses to and their participation in the grand opening of Norsk Hydro's first hydrogen refueling station. Norsk Hydro's first hydrogen refueling station is located outside the company ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2007 NISMO 350Z
Jun 13, 2007
- New Performance-Oriented Z(R) Coupe Model Priced at $38,070 MSRP - NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 13 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the dramatic new 2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z, which goes on sale in July at Nissan dealers nationwide. The NISMO 350Z, which features an extensively developed list of unique ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces $450 Million Investment in Kenosha Engine Plant
Jun 13, 2007
- New "Phoenix" family of V-6 engines to be built in Kenosha, Wis. - Retooling to begin in 2010 - Chrysler Group Recovery and Transformation Plan includes $3 billion powertrain offensive KENOSHA, Wis., June 13 -- Chrysler Group today announced plans to invest $450 million in its Kenosha (Wis.) Engine Plant for a compre ... Continue reading
Big Three Car Makers Back Compromise US Fuel Rules
Jun 13, 2007
Washington DC June 13, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that in an unexpected moment of compromise, automakers decided yesterday to endorse a proposal to raise fuel efficiency requirements. According to the Detroit News, the endorsement is a departure for the automakers, who have long opposed significant increases i ... Continue reading
The Total Employment in Auto Manufacturing and Related Industries of Japan is 4.86 Million People
Jun 13, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59548) has announced the addition of âStrategic and Competitive Analysis of Major Automobile Industries of the World from 2001 to 2006: Special Report on Participants in European, Japanese and Korean Marketsâ to their offering. ... Continue reading
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