International Brands Gain Even More Momentum in 2006
Jan 12, 2007
By AIADA Staff Total U.S. auto sales rounded out the year at 16.5 million vehicles, a decline of 2.6 percent from previous year sales. International brand auto sales rose 4.8 percent to a record high of 7,668,553 units in 2006 as automakers churned out an array of fuel efficient models and dramatic redesigns proved pop ... Continue reading
Shoppers Want Greener Cars, J.D. Power Says They'll Get 'Em
Jan 12, 2007
Washington DC January 12, 2007; Thew AIADA newsletter reported that a panel of automotive and environmental experts met yesterday in Detroit before a crowd of several hundred guests to outline the need for increased investment in alternative fuel solutions, reports The Detroit News. Representatives from companies inclu ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Reports Most Searched for Vehicles in 2006
Jan 12, 2007
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, today announced the Top Ten Most searched for Vehicles on its site in 2006. The company reported the Ford Mustang was the most searched model vehicle in 2006, while manufacturers Chevrolet, Ford and Honda each placed two of its vehicle models among the Top T ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2007
FRANKFURT, Germany January 11, 2007; Matt Moore writing for the AP reported that Volkswagen AG's new chief executive consolidated his power Thursday, with the automaker announcing he will take control of the VW brand and its current leader will leave the company at the end of the month. The automaker said in a brief st ... Continue reading
Bloomberg Says Toyota May Add Five New North Amereican Plants
Jan 12, 2007
TOKYO January 11, 2007; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp., may build up to five more vehicle assembly plants in North America in the next 10 years, Bloomberg news agency reported, citing people familiar with its plans. Toyota would build at least one plant in the southeastern U.S. and one in Mexico, the report s ... Continue reading
Nissan 's December Sales Up 50.7% in Europe
Jan 12, 2007
TRAPPES, France, January 12 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 49,054 vehicles (1) in December 2006, an increase of 50.7% over the same month last year. Year to date Nissan sold 539,773 vehicles in Europe, a decrease of 0.2% compared to the same period last year. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 3,55 ... Continue reading
EnTire Solutions, LLC Supplies Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems on Additional Hyundai and Kia Models
Jan 12, 2007
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11 -- EnTire Solutions, LLC is increasing its direct tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system presence in 2007 as the direct TPM system supplier for the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Amanti and Kia Spectra vehicles. "EnTire Solutions is pleased to add new business with Hyundai and Kia Motor Compa ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2007
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 11 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced that its various Chinese subsidiaries are supplying the new Roewe 750 from Shanghai Automobile Industry Corp. (SAIC) with advanced active and passive safety systems including the first electronic stability control (ESC) system for a domestic Chine ... Continue reading
11th Annual Urban Wheel Awards Honor Chrysler Group Executives
Jan 12, 2007
Chrysler Group executives win African-American and Asian-American Executive of the Year Awards AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11 -- Chrysler Group executives were honored by On Wheels Inc. during the 11th Annual Urban Wheel Awards for their achievements in the automotive industry. Donald E. Goodwin, Vice President - Scienti ... Continue reading
Honda to Display Concept Vehicles at Tokyo Auto Salon 2007
Jan 12, 2007
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda to Display Concept Vehicles at Tokyo Auto Salon 2007 Honda Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 10, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will display four concept vehicles developed by Honda Access Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary manufacturing genuine H ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11 -- Securing its position as the fastest growing certified used vehicle brand since 2002, Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold a new year-to-date sales record of 116,604 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV) in 2006, an 8 percent increase above 2005 sales. Chrysler Group con ... Continue reading
CitiBus Hybrid Senator HD ("CitiBus") StarTrans dealers sign with Azure Dynamics
Jan 12, 2007
TORONTO, Jan. 11 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced with its shuttle bus partner StarTrans, a business division of Supreme Corporation (AMEX:STS) , that it has signed nin ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) brought together journalists from across the nation and all over the world for Press Days at Cobo Center. More than 6,000 journalists, from more than 60 countries, attended more than 35 press conferences where they got the first look at unparal ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Automotive enthusiasts planning on attending Public Days at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center will find convenient parking and transportation downtown. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060728/NAIASLOGO) "Our goal every year is to make parking and tran ... Continue reading
Innovative Design Showcased at 2007 North American International Auto Show
Jan 11, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Design was a major focal point again this year at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Several design-focused events were featured including EyesOn Design Awards, AutoWeek Design Forum, the Michelin Challenge Design and the "My Other Car Is ... " student project, as well as exclu ... Continue reading
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