Subaru Debuts All-New 2008 Impreza 2.5i and Impreza WRX
Apr 6, 2007
- 2008 Imprezas Boast All-New Styling and Two New Body Styles - New and More Refined Interior Delivers Improved Comfort, Space and Utility - Available Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) NEW YORK, April 5 -- Subaru today unveiled the all-new Subaru Impreza 2.5i and its performance icon cousin, the Impreza WRX at the New Yor ... Continue reading
Apr 6, 2007
TEMPE, Ariz., April 5 -- Rockford Corporation today announced its collaboration with Nissan, XM Satellite and other key partners to demonstrate the potential of the new 2008 long wheelbase Titan at the New York International Auto Show in April 2007. The truck, packed with audio along with aftermarket wheel and suspensi ... Continue reading
2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Debuts At New York Auto Show
Apr 4, 2007
- Highlights Include New 330 Horsepower* V6, Seductive Styling and Luxury Appointments - NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 4 -- The all-new 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe, which makes its world debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, combines the exhilarating performance, stunning styling and modern, sporty interior of the ... Continue reading
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 Makes U.S. Debut at New York International Auto Show
Apr 4, 2007
Features a fresh exterior and two recently updated engines AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4 -- Volkswagen's first-ever SUV has been restyled for the 2008 model year, returning as the Touareg 2. The updated version will enter showrooms with refreshed exterior styling, an impressive list of safety features and vehicle capabi ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Will Join Line-up in 2008 as a 2009 Model
Apr 4, 2007
Kia Motors America Will Introduce Consumers to Its Newest Crossover Vehicle NEW YORK, April 4 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) will add another vehicle to its line-up in 2008, the Soul crossover utility vehicle (CUV). Announced at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit that it will become a production ... Continue reading
The 2007 New York Auto Show Preview
Apr 3, 2007
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor The world of automotive journalists, writers, photographers, videographers, analysts and assorted corporate execs descend onto (invades) New York City Wednesday and Thursday for the New York International Auto Show. It all gets underway Tuesday evening with a few invitation- ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Super Duty Pickup Review
Feb 26, 2007
Tow Vehicle Review: 2008 Ford Super Duty Pickup Texas Ice Storm vs. Real-Life Tough Truck. Ford Wins. By Dan Prescott RVers have vehicular needs beyond those of average drivers. Especially if their needs include towing a hefty travel trailer, toy hauler or fifth-wheel. ... Continue reading
New 2008 Ford Taurus Delivers Quiet Quality
Feb 26, 2007
By John Hewett, FCN DEARBORN, Feb. 26, 2007 -- From expandable foam pellets in the A-pillars that help reduce wind noise to hydraulic engine mounts that reduce overall vehicle vibration, the 2008 Ford Taurus is a testament to quiet quality. From a customer perspective, interior quietness is often associated with overal ... Continue reading
Feb 20, 2007
Ahoy mates, a new Mariner is ready to cast off. Subhead: Mercury refreshes its entry-level SUV for 2008. Byline: By Rex Roy Photos: Courtesy of the manufacturer Copy: Little SUVs are big business. Some of the best-selling vehicles in the land are compact SUVs with names like CR-V, RAV4, and Equinox. These nameplates ro ... Continue reading
Facelift for Mercedes-Benz G-Class:
Feb 19, 2007
The first Mercedes-Benz G-Class unveiled in 1979 was designed predominantly with tough off-road terrain in mind. Over the many years of its production, Mercedes engineers have adapted the G-Class to changing customer requirements. It boasted outstanding off-road capabilities right from the outset, but its all-terrain p ... Continue reading
Hybrid Tax-Credit Cap Impacts Foreign Automakers
Feb 13, 2007
Washington DC February 12, 2007: The AIADA newsletter reported that last April, President Bush said he favored removing limits on the number of advanced-technology vehicles eligible for federal tax credits. But the budget he proposed last week would not lift those caps. Under current law, once an automaker sells 60,000 ... Continue reading
Magna and Chrysler Group Partner to Deliver Innovative Seating Configuration for New Minivans
Feb 13, 2007
2008 Chrysler Group minivans offer a new seating configuration featuring second-row swiveling seats and a one-touch power third-row seat AURORA, Ontario, Feb. 13 -- Intier Automotive Seating, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., in conjunction with Chrysler Group, has co-engineered and manufactured new seatin ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show : Purdy Report on All Introductions - MULTIPLE VIDEOS
Feb 12, 2007
CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2007 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The annual Chicago Auto Show is way different than Detroit. For one thing itâs in Chicago, one of the most cosmopolitan of US cities. Of course weâre always working so hard we have little time to see the city. The exhibition hall in Chica ... Continue reading
Hybrid and Alternative Vehicle U.S. IRS Tax Benefits
Feb 10, 2007
Updated frequently â last updated Jan. 31, 2007 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 replaced the clean-fuel burning deduction with a tax credit. A tax credit is subtracted directly from the total amount of federal tax owed, thus reducing or even eliminating the taxpayerâs tax obligation. The tax credit for hybrid v ... Continue reading
CUVs Attract Attention at 2007 Chicago Auto Show Chicago
Feb 9, 2007
Chicago February 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that popular crossover sport-utility vehicles (CUVs), which are based on passenger car engineering rather than truck chassis, represent the fastest-growing segment of the auto industry. According to MSNBC, automakers are applying more fuel-saving technology to the ... Continue reading
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