NADA Chief Economist Forecasts Solid, Steady Pace For New Vehicle Sales in 2007
Feb 5, 2007
Las Vegas, NV February 4, 2007; Sales of new cars and light trucks in 2007 will roughly equal the 2006 sales mark of 16.5 million, according to an economic forecast by Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). Speaking at the association's annual Convention & Exposition in Las ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2007
TOKYO (Feb. 2, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2006, ending March 31, 2007, as well as for the first nine months. In the third quarter, consolidated net income after tax came to 104.4 billion yen (US $0.90 billion, euro 0.72 billion), down 22.6% comp ... Continue reading
Ford Power Stroke Leading the Clean Diesel Revolution
Feb 5, 2007
The cornerstone engine in the new 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty lineup is receiving very positive feedback from media members who have tested it. In the cases of Richard Truett and John Stewart, reaction has been nothing short of glowing. The pair was among journalists throughout North America who had the opportunity t ... Continue reading
Ford in the Alternative Energy Future
Feb 5, 2007
Ford engineers are working on alternative-fuel powertrain systems, including hybrid, clean diesel, hydrogen combustion and fuel cell to accommodate the variety of resources and requirements around the world that will dictate which technologies are likely to catch on, says Nancy Gioia, Ford Motor Company director of Sus ... Continue reading
GM Adds 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty to GM Certified Used Vehicles
Feb 5, 2007
DETROIT February 4, 2007; General Motors announced that it will provide consumers with a fully transferable five-year/100,000-mile* powertrain limited warranty with no deductible, on all GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand. "Last fall, GM unveiled the best ne ... Continue reading
Dealer Meetings With Ford, Chrysler Execs Sometimes Turbulent
Feb 5, 2007
LAS VEGAS February 4, 2007; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that when several thousand Ford or Chrysler dealers meet with their corporate executives and things aren't going well, there's always tension and conflict. Sunday's meetings were no different. At Chrysler's gathering at the National Automobile Dealers ... Continue reading
Feb 4, 2007
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Automotive Hall of Fame presented its 2007 Distinguished Service Citations to six industry leaders at its Annual Awards Luncheon in Las Vegas, held in conjunction with the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention. The Hall of Fame also presented its 2006 Indust ... Continue reading
Rock Stars Cars & Guitars Cruises into The Henry Ford June 9
Feb 4, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich.--Henry Ford Museum, part of The Henry Ford, in Dearborn, Mich., rolls out the red carpet to welcome a hip new exhibit, Rock Stars Cars & Guitars, opening to the public on June 9, 2007. Eighteen legendary cars and a variety of guitars that are synonymous with rock & roll music are on display, including t ... Continue reading
Cummins QSB3.3 Awarded Diesel of the Year 2007
Feb 4, 2007
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins QSB3.3 engine has received the prestigious title of âDiesel of the Year 2007â from a leading European publication. The award recognizes the innovative technology which enables the 110-hp (82 kW) rated 3.3-liter engine to offer equivalent performance to that of larger 4.0- to 4.5-liter ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Dealers Sell More Than One Million Vehicles Online through FordDirect
Feb 3, 2007
Ford Motor Company and FordDirect Announce Internet Dealer of the Year Winners LAS VEGAS, Feb. 3 -- As automobile dealers across the country gather in Las Vegas Feb. 3 - 6 for the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention and take a look in their rear view mirrors at 2006 sales, one thing is clear ... Internet ... Continue reading
Oxlo to Integrate Ford Warranty System With Ford Export Dealers
Feb 3, 2007
Oxlo's Simplified Dealer System Integration Enables Greater Factory Integrations LAS VEGAS, Feb. 3 -- Oxlo Systems Inc., the operator of the leading Dealer Integration Network, announces an agreement with Ford Motor Company to provide integration services for the Ford warranty processing system to the dealer management ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2007
February 3, 2007 -- LAS VEGAS -- Richard Colliver Executive Vice President, Automobile Sales American Honda Motor Co., Inc. February 3, 2007 Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. It is a heartfelt pleasure for me to be with you here in Las Vegas. You know I never thought that in the twilight of my career, I would have a ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports January Sales
Feb 2, 2007
BMW Brand Sales Up 2.5 Percent for January WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 2 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) today reported January vehicle sales of 21,811, down 1.8 percent from the 22,218 vehicles sold in the same month of 2006. BMW Brand Sales BMW brand sales were up 2.5 percent, to 19,761 veh ... Continue reading
Toyota 5.7 Liter V8 Engine Production Begins in Alabama
Feb 2, 2007
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 2 -- State and local officials joined Toyota officials and team members today to mark the production of the first 5.7 liter V8 engine at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama (TMMAL). TMMAL employs 950 team members, has the capacity to produce 130,000 4.0 liter V6 engines, 120,000 4.7 liter V8 engi ... Continue reading
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