Toyota Announces Prices for 2007 Tundra Full-Size Pickup
Jan 24, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new second-generation Tundra full-size pickup truck. Significantly bigger, more capable and more technically advanced in every metric of comparison, the 2007 Tundra is available ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2007
MILL VALLEY, Calif.--ChannelNet has partnered with two leading auto makers to develop and launch a multichannel marketing solution to enhance the online experience of the auto makersâ current finance customers. The solution, which took top honors in the 2006 Interactive Media Awards, creates thousands of personali ... Continue reading
AIADA Responds to State of the Union Address
Jan 24, 2007
Alexandria, VA January 24, 2007; American International Automobile Dealers Association President Cody Lusk today issued the following statement in response to President Bushâs State of the Union address: Twenty in 10 Energy Plan, Increase in CAFE Standards President Bush announced a goal of 20% reduction of gas us ... Continue reading
Ford Drops Champ Car Sponsorship
Jan 24, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., January 24, 2007 â Ford Motor Company announced today that it would no longer serve as an official sponsor of the Champ Car World Series. Ford had participated in Champ Car and its predecessor, CART, since re-entering open-wheel racing in 1992. âWe evaluate all of our racing programs on an an ... Continue reading
BMW Named 'Energy Partner of the Year' by EPA
Jan 24, 2007
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Jan. 24 -- Less than two weeks after being named 2006's "Top Plant" by Plant Engineering magazine, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, and partner Durr Systems, Inc., as joint recipients of the Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) "Energy Partn ... Continue reading
Volvo: Mack Launches New Truck in Construction Segment
Jan 24, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--AB Volvoâs (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) subsidiary Mack Trucks, Inc is launching a new truck model in the construction segment, the TerraPro⢠Cabover. Mack holds a leading position in the US as a supplier of trucks in this segment. The model is a further development of Mackâs popular MR ser ... Continue reading
Dodge to Offer All-New Cummins Light-Duty Clean Diesel
Jan 24, 2007
* All-new engine to provide up to 30-percent improvement in fuel economy * Clean-diesel technology to meet 50-state 2010 emissions standards WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Let the diesel duels begin. Armed with new Cummins clean-diesel technology, Dodge will introduce an all-new turbodiesel engine in its light duty pickup truc ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2007
- Encourages U.S. policymakers to provide consumers with equal incentives on fuel-saving technologies - Outlines Company's commitment in all areas of alternative fuel technologies - Unveils 2007 Dodge Ram first pick up truck to meet stringent 2010 truck emissions standards in all 50 states, three years before deadline ... Continue reading
ZAP Signs Exclusive Agreement for Advanced Lithium Battery Management System
Jan 24, 2007
Electric car technology maximizes performance and safety of lithium batteries, delivering up to five times the range of lead-acid SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Advanced transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for a sophisticated new lithium battery management sy ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Reggaeton' Concept Vehicle at 2007 Washington Auto Show
Jan 24, 2007
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Washington Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars and SUVs, including ... Continue reading
Search Announced For the Oldest and Highest-Mileage Volkswagen Diesel Vehicles
Jan 23, 2007
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a national search for two significant vehicles from its diesel-powered past, in celebration of its 30th anniversary of selling diesel-powered passenger cars in the U.S. The announcement, made today at the 2007 Washington Auto Show kicks off searches for ... Continue reading
EPA Hails Dodge for Developing Cleanest Heavy-Duty Diesel Pickup Truck
Jan 23, 2007
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- New 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 with Cummins 6.7-liter turbodiesel engine is first Chrysler Group BLUETEC vehicle and first to meet stringent 2010 truck emissions standards in all 50 states. - 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine achieves 2010 NOx emission standards three years early, making it ... Continue reading
Quantum Supplies Ford With Hydrogen Fuel Injection Systems for E450 Hydrogen Shuttle Buses
Jan 23, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it is the supplier of the hydrogen fuel injectors to Ford Motor Company for its hydrogen internal combustion engine (HICE) powered shuttle bus program, including the three vehicles delivered December 7th to Parliament Hil ... Continue reading
XM and Honda Launch Satellite Radio Program for Honda Certified Used Cars
Jan 23, 2007
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- XM , the nation's leading satellite radio service, and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today launched a satellite radio trial program for Honda Certified Used Cars with factory-installed XM Satellite Radio. Under this new program, all certified pre-owned Honda models equipped with XM Satellite Rad ... Continue reading
SUV Industry Claims Proposals to Increase Fuel Economy Standards Could Cause More Highway Deaths
Jan 23, 2007
Light Truck Owners Group Available to Comment on Fuel Economy Proposals in State of the Union WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewsire/ -- Amid speculation that President Bush may propose higher fuel economy standards in tonight's State of the Union address and similar proposals by other regulators and elected officia ... Continue reading
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