Mercedes Setra Highlights at US Bus Show
Jan 29, 2007
New Orleans/Ulm, Jan 25, 2007 Setra is presenting two S 417 models, part of the TopClass 400 touring coach generation, at this yearâs United Motorcoach Association Show (January 16-21, 2007) in New Orleans, Louisiana. In doing so the brand, which belongs to the DaimlerChrysler Group, is again underlining its ambit ... Continue reading
Press Trial Drive in Dubai: The new Maybach 62 S
Jan 29, 2007
A new pinnacle in high-end luxury car productionThe world's most powerful chauffeur-driven saloon in series productionGenerous spaciousness, unique comfort and superlative performanceFourth Maybach variant completes the line-upStuttgart/Dubai, Jan 28, 2007 The new flagship model in the Maybach line-up is the Maybach 62 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition: Motor-racing blood coursing through its veins
Jan 29, 2007
Stuttgart/Dubai, Jan 28, 2007 The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition displays thoroughbred motor-racing credentials. Featuring more than 300 modified components, the super sports car serves up a boost in output, more dynamic chassis tuning, improved aerodynamics and distinctly sporty interior appointments to thr ... Continue reading
RFID System for Automobile Manufacturing; IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Wins Major Contract from Audi
Jan 29, 2007
LUSTENAU, Austria & WEINHEIM, Germany--IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Germany expands its leadership position as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) provider for the automobile industry. Audi AG recently awarded IDENTEC SOLUTIONS a contract to provide its OIS-P RFID system for the production of the Audi TT. âThis contract em ... Continue reading
Concept Cars Continue to Draw Interest at 9th Annual Michigan International Auto Show
Jan 29, 2007
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Henri Boucher, Show Producer (616-447-2860 / henrib@showspan.com) Dianna Stampfler, Show Publicist (269-330-4228 / dianna@promotemichigan.com) Concept Cars Continue to Draw Interest at 9th Annual Michigan International Auto Show February 1-4, 2007 at DeVos Place (GRAND RAPIDS, Mich) - Some ... Continue reading
Toyota closes in on GM with record-high global output in 2006
Jan 28, 2007
TOKYO January 27, 2007; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp said Friday its global group production leapt 9.5% to an all-time high of 9,017,786 vehicles in 2006, closing in further on the world's top carmaker General Motors Corp, which is estimated to have a 2006 output of 9.18 million units. With GM still stuc ... Continue reading
Jan 28, 2007
Custom-made Bordeaux Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Brings $790,000 Supporting Naples Children & Education Foundation NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 27 -- It isn't often that while one is in search of the perfect Bordeaux, they can take home a Maserati -- but one lucky winner has done just that during the Seventh Annual Naples Wi ... Continue reading
Bush's Energy Plan Is Off Track and Unrealistic, by James Dunn
Jan 26, 2007
*Bush's Energy Plan Is Off Track and Unrealistic* *By James Dunn* **President Bush's energy policy, presented in his State of the Union address, projected a 20 percent reduction in U.S. gasoline usage in 10 years, primarily through a massive expansion of ethanol production. This is to be augmented, to a smaller degree, ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Prices for 2008 Model Year RX 350 Luxury SUV
Jan 26, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 26 -- Lexus today announced manufacturers suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2008 RX 350, the top-selling luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV). For 2008, the RX 350 receives exterior enhancements that include a freshened front-grille design and new exterior chrome door handles. New seven-spoke ... Continue reading
Honda Sets All-Time Annual Records for Worldwide, and Overseas Auto Production
Jan 26, 2007
Honda Sets All-Time Annual Records for Worldwide, and Overseas Auto Production Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 26, 2007 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the calendar year 2006 as well as for the month of December 2006. Production Calendar Year of 2006: For th ... Continue reading
Detroit Automakers' Struggles -- Specifically at Ford Motor Co. -- Trickling Down to NASCAR
Jan 26, 2007
CONCORD, N.C. January 25, 2007; Chris Jenkins writing for the AP reported that when asked about Ford Motor Co.'s announcement that it lost a record $12.7 billion last year, the director of Dodge's racing program cringes as if he just swallowed a swig of motor oil. These aren't the best of times for the U.S. auto indust ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Brings Advanced Engine Technology to Award-Winning Ford S-MAX
Jan 26, 2007
Vehicle Earns 2007 European Car of the Year TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it is providing important engine content for the 2007 European Car of the Year, the new Ford S-MAX. Contributions to the Ford S-MAX include Dana's innovative thermal-acoustic protective shielding (TAPS) for the ve ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2007
* Three Top Chefs Will Compete and Donate Prizes to Their Charity of Choice * First Prize: $5,000 Donation from Chrysler Financial AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Chrysler Group brands Chrysler and Jeep and Chrysler Financial will combine the best of two worlds - - food and three of its top selling vehicles -- when it ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2007
Lexus Also Expands Its Professional Golf Team ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 25 -- Lexus and the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced an unprecedented multi-year partnership that makes Lexus the automotive partner of the USGA and the official vehicle of the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Amateu ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2007
* Jeep teams up with Dr. John R. Tongue of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and professional snowboarder Stacy Thomas to provide important winter sports safety messages * Nearly 400,000 sledding, skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling injuries reported annually ASPEN, Colo., Jan. 25 -- With millions of peopl ... Continue reading
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