New Limited Edition VW Golf Plus Dune Set to Arrive in the UK
May 24, 2007
LONDON - May 24, 2007: A distinctive new version of the Golf Plus is set to join the Volkswagen range later in the summer with the arrival of the Golf Plus Dune. Based on the versatile Golf Plus platform, the new Dune model's styling is based on that of its "little brother," the Polo Dune. As such it features a raised ... Continue reading
Students Design Cutting Edge Fashion Around Automobiles - VIDEO STORY
May 24, 2007
CHICAGO - May 24, 2007: Cutting edge fashion hit the runway this month at the International Academy of Design & Technologyâs 28th annual fashion show, âImagine 2007.â Held at Chicagoâs landmark Union Station, the most anticipated student fashion show of the year showcased some of the countryâs ... Continue reading
State-of-the-Art Ambulance Design Unveiled During EMS Week Celebration
May 24, 2007
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Department of Health officials today celebrated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week by unveiling Medic 515, a newly designed state-of-the-art ambulance that improves the safety and efficiency of emergency care. "Medic 515 is the future of emergency medic ... Continue reading
GE Unveils First Hybrid Road Locomotive
May 23, 2007
LOS ANGELES--GE today announced the debut of its one-of-a-kind hybrid road locomotive at its Ecomagination event in Los Angeles. GE's Evolution Hybrid locomotive will be unveiled tomorrow, May 24, at LA's historic Union Station to demonstrate the progress that GE's Transportation business is making in developing a frei ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Announces Retail Market Share Gains
May 23, 2007
ELKHART, Ind.--Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced retail market share improvements for the first quarter of 2007. Retail registrations as reported by Statistical Surveys, Inc. improved in several product categories in the first quarter. Share of Class A diesel motorhomes increased 18.1% from a year earlier and C ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils Flexible-fuel Corolla Models for Brazil
May 23, 2007
Tokyo â TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that Toyota do Brasil Ltda. (TDB) plans to begin selling two new Corollas, the locally produced 100% bioethanol-compatible Corolla Flex and Corolla Fielder Flex. TDB, which is TMC's sales and manufacturing subsidiary in Brazil, unveiled the flexible-fuel vehic ... Continue reading
Thomas F. McDonald Appointed Mazda's Midwest Communications Representative
May 23, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., May 23 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that automotive industry PR-veteran Thomas McDonald will represent MNAO, handling public and media relations for the company's nine Midwestern states. In addition, McDonald will serve as a strategic communications counselor. Based in Roche ... Continue reading
May 23, 2007
FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS JURY VERDICT THAT SHELBY BREACHED LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH WILHELM MOTOR WORKS WOODLAND HILLS, CA â May 22, 2007 â Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. received a setback in its ongoing lawsuit against Jon Wilhelm and Wilhelm Motor Works, when a federal court judge recently upheld the jury ver ... Continue reading
Nissan QASHQAI Awarded Five Stars By Euro NCAP
May 23, 2007
TRAPPES, France, May 22 -- - Receives Record Points for Adult Occupant Protection Nissan Motor Co.'s popular new QASHQAI model has been awarded the maximum five-star rating for adult occupant protection from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), with the highest ever recorded score for any vehicle. QAS ... Continue reading
With Gas Prices Skyrocketing, Cars.com Identifies Cars that Deliver Best Bang for Your Buck
May 23, 2007
CHICAGO, May 22 -- As the price of gas continues to reach record highs, more car shoppers are making fuel efficiency a top priority. While gas mileage typically takes center stage, combining the sticker price of a car with its predicted lifetime fuel cost can offer consumers a guide to their overall savings during the ... Continue reading
May 22, 2007
Washington DC May 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Ferrari hosted an exotic garage sale at its factory outside of Maranello, Italy, this week, an event punctuated by a record-shattering bid for a vintage car. Sotheby's and automotive specialist RM Auctions Inc. hosted the Leggenda e Passione, an auction of ... Continue reading
May 22, 2007
Washington DC May 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that low monthly payments and no-money-down deals have long been used to shore up car sales in a slumping market. But auto buyers who opt for longer loan terms are more likely to wind up owing more on their car loans than their cars are worth. The Wall Street Jo ... Continue reading
Toyota Encourages Dealers to Add Service Bays
May 22, 2007
Washington DC May 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota is asking dealers to make big investments in service bays, even though some say their service areas are underused. It's part of the company's growing pains as more Toyota vehicles in operation demand more service. "Some guys are having to triple the ... Continue reading
Yo Hey Taxi - Doo I Feel Green - Ford Escape Hybrid Taxi
May 22, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., May 22 â Todayâs announcement by New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to change taxi policy toward increasing fuel economy standards, highlights Fordâs leadership in hybrid taxis. The Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid meet the existing New York City taxi requirements and ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Consortium Selects Wind River Linux
May 22, 2007
Wind River Linux Is the Only Runtime and Development Tool Selected for On-Board Equipment Prototype Telematics Updates Conference DETROIT May 22, 2007; Wind River Systems, Inc. , the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO), today announced that the Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Consortium (VIIC), has s ... Continue reading
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