Audi RS 4 Cabriolet Coming to U.S. for 2008 Model Year
Jun 6, 2007
RS 4 sedan receives enhancements for 2008 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 6 -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today that the RS 4 Cabriolet model will come to U.S. showrooms as a 2008 model, and the RS 4 sedan will have new features and option packages. Approximately 300 of the limited-production RS 4 Cabriolets will be sol ... Continue reading
US Postal Service Launches First Diesel-Electric Parallel Hybrid Delivery Van
Jun 6, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58989) has announced the addition of World Commercial Vehicles - June Issue to their offering. Commercial Vehicles is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings in CV, with featured topics including: - Corporate strategy - D ... Continue reading
Battle High Gas Prices with Fuel Efficiency Tips from NAPA AUTO PARTS
Jun 6, 2007
ATLANTA--With gas prices fast approaching the $4 per gallon range in many parts of the country, now is the time to start taking measures to gain better fuel efficiency. Consumers can take a number of steps to ensure their vehicle runs more effectively; NAPA recommends the following tips from Kit Johnson, 2007 NAPA Tech ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2008 QX56
Jun 5, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 5 -- Infiniti today announced pricing on the new 2008 Infiniti QX56 sport utility vehicle, which goes on sale this summer at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The 2008 model year marks a redesign for the popular, full-size Infiniti QX56, with new exterior features, interior enhancements and a range ... Continue reading
May 2007 US Auto Sales: International Brands Earn 48.2 Percent Share; Toyota Takes No. 2 Spot
Jun 5, 2007
By AIADA Staff Small cars ruled the roost this May, up 11.7 percent as a group for the month, providing a boost to several International automakers whose dealerships felt the sting of two less selling days in April. As a group, International brands saw May sales rise 7.2 percent for a total of 753,081 units. As a resul ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2007
http://online.wsj.com/mdc/public/page/2_3022-autosales.html Auto makers rebounded from dismal April sales results in May, but still face tough economic conditions ahead of the summer driving season. The Wall Street Journal reports that total car and light-truck sales rose five percent to 1,563,941 vehicles in May. In a ... Continue reading
Porsche and Volkswagen Saga Continues
Jun 5, 2007
Washington DC June 5, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that German sports car maker Porsche's mandatory takeover offer for Volkswagen garnered only a handful of shares, Porsche said today. According to Reuters, Porsche's lowball bid got only 0.06 percent of Volkswagen's capital, leaving Porsche with a voting stake o ... Continue reading
Honda to Stop Making Hybrid Accords
Jun 5, 2007
Washington DC June 5, 2007; THe AIADA newsletter reported that Honda will discontinue the hybrid version of its Accord sedans, the company said Tuesday. According to USA Today, Honda, Japan's No. 2 automaker, will continue to make gas-and-electric models of its Civic sedan. The Accord hybrid, sold only in North America ... Continue reading
First Quarter Sales Figures Show Record Sales for Alternative Fuel Autos
Jun 5, 2007
WASHINGTON--Newly released sales figures from R.L. Polk reveal a record number of alternative fuel automobiles (AFAs) rolled off dealer lots in the first quarter of 2007. In the first three months of the year, more than 434,000 AFAs were sold nationwide, an increase of 27 percent over the same period last year, bringin ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2007
RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 5 -- Fleetwood's RV Group, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced the launch of its 2008 American Eagle and American Tradition luxury motor coaches during last month's American Coach Association (ACA) rally. Camped along scenic Myrtle Beach, S.C., nearly 300 ACA members ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan and STUTTGART, Germany, June 5 -- - Unprecedented 24 consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains - Record number of exports from North America since continuous sales momentum began in 2005 - 2007 marked the best May in Chrysler International's history - May 2007 sales outside North America w ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2007
Tokyo, Japan, June 4, 2007; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today the nationwide launch in Japan of the completely redesigned Premio through "Toyopet" dealers, and completely redesigned Allion through "Toyota" dealers. The first-generation Premio and Allion, launched in December 2001, were "five number"[1] sed ... Continue reading
Volvo Stumps World's Top Treasure Hunters
Jun 5, 2007
Volvo to Hold Rematch After Finalists Fail to Solve Final Puzzle in Pirates of the Caribbean-Inspired Global Online Treasure Hunt $50,000 in Gold Coins, Key to New Volvo Remain Unclaimed on the Ocean Floor, 'Somewhere In the World;' Rematch Scheduled for June 5 IRVINE, Calif., June 4 -- Volvo Car Corporation is declari ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento and Sedona Top Quality Index
Jun 5, 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 Sorento and Sedona Top Quality Index - Kia is the most improved brands overall on the Strategic Vision's 2007 Total Quality IndexT - Award wi ... Continue reading
The 2007 Total Quality Awards
Jun 4, 2007
Hyundai - 3, Toyota - 0; Perceived Quality the New Paradigm Says Strategic Vision For immediate release - Monday, June 4, 2007 [Adobe PDF version available] San Diego â For the first time ever, the Hyundai brand has produced the most leaders on Strategic Visionâs Total Quality Index⢠(TQI), leading in th ... Continue reading
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