New Twingo: Feisty, Practical and Connected - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 28, 2007
PARIS - May 28, 2007: Renault, a major player in the small-car segment for decades now, has sold more than 2.4 million Twingos since the model was launched in April 1993. New Twingo will go on sale on 15 June 2007, the first new vehicle release in an extensive range renewal programme under the Renault Commitment 2009 p ... Continue reading
Japan Inc. to Spend Big Yen To Develop Cleaner Cars
May 28, 2007
TOKYO, May 28, 2007; Reuters reported that Japan plans to spend more than 200 billion yen ($1.7 billion) over the next five years to help companies develop cheaper hybrid cars and cleaner fuels in order to cut the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, the Trade Ministry said on Monday. The plan follows a pr ... Continue reading
May 28, 2007
Tokyo, Japan, May 27, 2007; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces that it has won a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2007 Climate Protection Award in recognition of its contribution to protection of the global climate for the Power-saving Automotive Air Conditioning Unit that it has developed in collaborati ... Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE TOOL: Cars and Trucks by Monthly Payments
May 26, 2007
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Chrysler Group Statement in Response to Release of US-Korea Free Trade Agreement Text
May 25, 2007
WASHINGTON, May 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following release was issued today by the Chrysler Group: We have reviewed the automotive provisions of the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement. The agreement in its current form does not provide the Koreans with adequate incentives to open their market to increased US automo ... Continue reading
Toyota Awards Contract to Local Mississippi Firms
May 25, 2007
May 25, 2007 â Erlanger, KY - Toyota has awarded its first general contract to two local companies for construction of its new Blue Springs vehicle plant just outside of Tupelo, Mississippi. L & T Construction, Inc. and M & H Construction, Inc., both based in DeSoto County, have formed a joint venture for the proj ... Continue reading
Toyota Wholesale Parts Web Site 2.0 Launches
May 25, 2007
New Web Site Offers Parts Ordering Directly From Toyota Dealerships TORRANCE, Calif., May 25 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc. (TMS) today announced the launch of the enhanced Toyota Wholesale Parts Web site, ToyotaPartsAndService.com, which now allows repair shops to order Genuine Toyota Fast Moving Parts online dire ... Continue reading
China's Automobile Output and Sales Grow by Over 25%, Topping 7.20 Million Vehicles
May 25, 2007
BEIJING, May 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Based on long-term tracking and in-depth surveys and research, CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong (stock code: HK08235), recently released a monthly thematic report on Chi ... Continue reading
AutoWest Auto Group Debuts E-Vehicle Program
May 25, 2007
Nation's First Retail-Driven Program to Promote Energy Efficiency SAN FRANCISCO, May 24 -- AutoWest Auto Group an AutoNation Company, the Bay Area's and Sacramento's leading retailer of new and used vehicles, has announced the launch of the company's E-Vehicle program. The program is the first of its kind among automot ... Continue reading
Upgraded 2007 Kia Picanto set for Barcelona Motor Show debut
May 25, 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 Upgraded 2007 Kia Picanto set for Barcelona Motor Show debut - Refreshed, restyled and longer - new 2007 Kia Picanto to debut on 7 June - Fresh c ... Continue reading
Nissan Releases All-New Dualis Midsize Crossover SUV
May 24, 2007
TOKYO (May 23, 2007) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today launched sales of the all-new Dualis mid-size crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) at Nissan dealers across Japan. The Dualis features an unprecedented vehicle body size and packaging combination with a definite European flavor. The car's dimensions approach those of ... Continue reading
Nissan: Cell Phones Can Alter the I-Key
May 24, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn. May 23, 2007; Cell phones rub some of Nissan's "intelligent keys" the wrong way, the automaker is warning car owners. Complaints about some cell phones erasing Nissan's I-keys for the 2007 Altima sedan and 2007 Infiniti G35 have the automaker advising customers to keep cell phones and the plastic fobs ... Continue reading
Acura Design Studio Opens; Will Lead to Creation of Future Acura Vehicles
May 24, 2007
- New California Facility Designed as 'Green Building' - TORRANCE, Calif., May 24 -- The new $15 million Acura Design Studio officially opened its doors today, assuming a key role in the development of new concepts and designs that will lead directly to future Acura products. With state-of-the-art design technologies a ... Continue reading
Diesels Set to Out-Strip Hybrids in Accelerating U.S. Growth
May 24, 2007
-- U.S. regulators look set to raise fuel economy standards -- Demand for both hybrid and diesel passenger vehicles set to climb -- Diesel offers similar fuel economy to hybrid at lower cost - particularly for larger cars / sport utility vehicles favored in the United States -- "Clean diesel" can meet future U.S. emiss ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Poll: Car Buyers Seek Fuel Efficiency, but Remain Wary of Tradeoffs
May 24, 2007
Facing soaring gasoline prices, American car buyers definitely want more fuel-efficient vehicles but may not be ready to give up size, range, performance or other amenities to achieve that goal, a new Consumer Reports poll has found. The Auto Pulse survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, pol ... Continue reading
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