BMW Owners are Early Adopters of New Technology and Media
Feb 8, 2007
BMW is one of many vehicles profiled in the Scarborough Research/Radio Advertising Bureau Automotive Study, Released at Annual Conference Today NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- Scarborough Research, the leading local market research firm for identifying the shopping, media and lifestyle patterns of adults in the United States, find ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Viano Hold Value Better
Feb 8, 2007
Stuttgart, Feb 08, 2007 In the latest Schwacke Automobile Forecast Index (F-SAX) â published twice a year â the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the top luxury car whilst the Mercedes-Benz Viano leads the field in the MPV category. The F-SAX looks at models with the same mileage, comparable engine outputs and similar ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8 -- For the third year in a row, consumers will be given free test rides in Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles at Chicago Drive '07, three test tracks inside McCormick Place South during the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 9-18. Chicago Drive '07 has two all-new elements this year: - a 16-foot ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: MotorWeek Awards Honda Fit 2007 Drivers' Choice 'Best of the Year'
Feb 8, 2007
Honda Captures Top Drivers' Choice Award at Chicago Auto Show for Second Consecutive Year GM Receives Four Awards, Entire Toyota Motor Corporation Wins 'Best Eco- Friendly,' First-Time for a Company CHICAGO, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MotorWeek honored the Honda Fit with the 2007 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2007
Toyota Develops World's First Technology for Automatically Delivering Differential Map Data to Car Navigation Systems Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 08, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that it has developed the world's first* technology for automatically delivering differential map data to car navi ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Reservation Process For New R32
Feb 8, 2007
Strong Demand Anticipated for Limited Production Sports Model CHICAGO â February 8, 2007: Volkswagen of America, Inc. anticipates significant consumer demand for its sporty new R32 performance model, debuting today at the Chicago Auto Show. The new R32 is a reprise of the 2004 edition, which sold out its entire Un ... Continue reading
Chrysler Executive Sees Closer Ties With Mercedes
Feb 8, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb 7, 2007; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's U.S. head of product development said on Wednesday that the German-American carmaker's Detroit and Stuttgart-based units plan to share more components and platforms -- and one day could be building their vehicles in common plants. Frank Klegon, Chrysler's ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Sees Spike in General Motors Vehicle Searches Following Super Bowl Ads
Feb 7, 2007
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, observed a 30% spike in search activity Monday for the Chevrolet HHR, following the debut of the vehicleâs "Car Wash Dudes" spot and the Chevrolet-branded "Everybody Loves a Chevy" commercial in Sundayâs Super Bowl. AutoTrader.com witnessed a simil ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: Chrysler Group 4.7-Liter V-8 Engine Debuts in 2008 Dodge Dakota
Feb 7, 2007
-- Significant improvement in fuel economy -- More than 25-percent horsepower increase -- More than 10-percent torque increase CHICAGO, Feb. 7 -- Chrysler Group's new 4.7-liter V-8 is engineered to deliver significantly enhanced customer experience and value, increasing fuel economy while simultaneously improving perfo ... Continue reading
Bush Administration Submits Draft Fuel Economy Bill
Feb 7, 2007
WASHINGTON DC February 7, 2007; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the Bush administration proposed upgrading fuel economy standards for passenger cars on Wednesday, starting a process that will bring close scrutiny from automakers, environmental groups and key members of Congress. The legislation would give t ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: WealthTV's Viewers' Choice Award Winners Announced
Feb 7, 2007
Lexus, Bentley, Range Rover, Aston Martin, & Chevrolet Receive Prestigious Awards CHICAGO, Feb. 7 -- CHICAGO AUTO SHOW -- WealthTV, the premier luxury lifestyle and entertainment network in digital and high-definition, today announced the winners of its prestigious crystal Viewers' Choice Award in six categories at the ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2007
Washington DC February 7, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that auto industry experts say that imports should cross the 50 percent mark in the U.S. auto market sometime this year, perhaps as soon as March. Domestic models from GM, Ford, and Chrysler took just over half of the U.S. market in January, and are losing g ... Continue reading
US Premiere in Chicago for New Saturn Astra
Feb 7, 2007
CHICAGO, Illinois and RÜSSELSHEIM, Germany, February 7 -- - Market Launch in North America in Fall 2007 - Production of Three and Five-Door Models at GM Plant in Antwerp, Belgium -Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseport ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: Dodge Reveals New 2008 Dodge Dakota
Feb 7, 2007
Restyled Dodge Dakota Offers More Power Combined with Bold Styling, Versatility and Capability * New 4.7-liter V-8 engine with 290 horsepower (25 percent increase) and 320 lb.-ft. of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement -- the only V-8 option available in the segment * First-f ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota Launches 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid
Feb 7, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 7 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., unveiled the all-new next-generation Highlander and Highlander Hybrid mid-size sport utility vehicles (SUV) at a press conference today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. "Highlander holds a unique distinction within the Toyota brand and within the industry," said Don ... Continue reading
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