Volkswagen Repeats as Best Full-Line Corporation in Strategic Vision Study
Jun 8, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 7 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that they have been named the best-full line manufacturer by Strategic Vision for the second consecutive year and the Rabbit was rated the top vehicle in its class in the annual Strategic Vision Total Quality Index(TM)(TQI), which measures new v ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2008 FX
Jun 8, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 7 -- Infiniti announced pricing on the 2008 Infiniti FX premium crossover sport utility vehicle, which goes on sale today at Infiniti retailers nationwide. For 2008, all FX models now include standard XM(R) satellite radio and body-colored satellite radio antenna. Sheer Platinum premium paint is ... Continue reading
Jun 8, 2007
Researchers from Tepper School of Business warn that failure to use carbon capture and sequestration would actually increase emissions from such projects PITTSBURGH, June 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WHO: Lester Lave, professor of economics at the Tepper School of Business and co-director of the Carnegie Mellon Electri ... Continue reading
Jun 8, 2007
Rally-Inspired Vehicles Prove Power and Clean Air Technology Can Live in Harmony CYPRESS, Calif., June 7 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced today that it will participate in TalkRadio 790 KABC's Third Annual Clean Air Showcase on Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Third Street Promenade in S ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Holds Inauguration Ceremony for Travel Trailer Plant in Mexicali
Jun 7, 2007
RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 7 -- Fleetwood's RV Group, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, today held an inauguration ceremony for its newest travel trailer manufacturing facility in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Fleetwood Enterprises' President and CEO Elden Smith; B ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2007
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Toyota Motor Corporation Surpasses 1 Million Global Hybrid Sales
Jun 7, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., June 7 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced the one-millionth hybrid sale today by parent company, Toyota Motor Corporation. Of the one million hybrid sales worldwide, more than half have been sold in the United States -- 541,210 units from 2000 through April 2007. "The cost benefit of ... Continue reading
Renault Unveils it New Laguna - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 7, 2007
PARIS - June 7, 2007: Renault took the wraps come off New Laguna yesterday and its elegant, fluid, dynamic exterior styling. The meticulous attention that has been paid to the quality of the materials employed and its high standard of fit and finish reflect the extensive work that has gone into perceived quality both o ... Continue reading
Audi of America and Volkswagen of America select Vincentric as Lifecycle Cost Provider
Jun 7, 2007
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan - June 4, 2007 - Vincentric, a leading automotive data compilation and analysis firm, today announced the signing of a license agreement with Volkswagen of America to provide access to Vinbase Online for FleetsTM, the Vincentric database of lifecycle cost information for over 2,000 vehicle co ... Continue reading
iPod Bluetooth Transmitter for Cars That is Compatible with Nissan's CARWINGS Navigation System
Jun 7, 2007
TOKYO, June 7 -- mobilecast Inc. (Tokyo, Japan) is pleased to announce the joint development with Nissan (Tokyo, Japan) of the new iPod*1 Bluetooth*2 Transmitter for cars, a device compatible with the Nissan's CARWINGS HDD navigation system. This device allows users to listen to music downloaded into their iPods in the ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., June 6 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today earned four segment awards in the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS). The study measures problems per 100 vehicles in the first 90 days of ownership. "We'll always place a great importance on the quality and dependabil ... Continue reading
GM, Ford, Honda and DCX Take Top Honors in 8th Annual Ward's 'Interior of the Year' Competition
Jun 7, 2007
Winners Unveiled at Auto Interiors Show DETROIT, June 6 -- The votes are in and the big winners at the 2007 Ward's "Interior of the Year" awards are models from General Motors, Ford, DaimlerChrysler and Honda. In all, 34 vehicles from 11 manufacturers were in contention to win an "Interior of the Year" award in the ann ... Continue reading
Three Mercedes-Benz Models Earn Awards for Highest Ranked Initial Product Quality
Jun 7, 2007
MONTVALE, N.J., June 6 -- With three awards for the highest ranked in segment vehicle quality, Mercedes-Benz was one of the most successful car brands in this year's J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Study (IQS). The brand also demonstrated one of the most dramatic increases in ranking of any manufacturer in t ... Continue reading
Kia Surpasses Non-Premium Average in 2007 Initial Quality Study by J.D. Power and Associates
Jun 7, 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 Kia Surpasses Non-Premium Average in 2007 Initial Quality Study by J.D. Power and Associates 1. Kia 2007 Rio/Rio5 Earns Highest in Segment Honor ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2007
ATLANTA--Underscoring its reputation as the worldâs premier automobile manufacturer, Porsche has again been awarded the number-one nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS). Contributing to Porscheâs top brand ranking was its acclaimed Boxster, which received the highest ranking i ... Continue reading
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