Volvo Group Presents Hybrid Technology in the US
Jan 11, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--At an event being held at the Swedish Embassy in Washington, DC the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLB) today is rolling out its internally developed unique hybrid technology for heavy vehicles, I-SAM. The event is part of the Volvo Groupâs broad-based investment in commercially viable hybrid tec ... Continue reading
Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Reggaeton' Concept Vehicle at 2007 San Jose International Auto Show
Jan 11, 2007
All-new Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-packed 2007 Product Line SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 11 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 San Jose International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars a ... Continue reading
Consumers Want 'Honest' Pricing in Autos, According to New AlixPartners Survey
Jan 11, 2007
- Findings Could Auger Well for Automakers Moving to Get MSRPs More in Line with Actual Transaction Prices - Results Are Sneak Peek of AlixPartners' Upcoming Consumer Brands Survey DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Auto shoppers, like buyers of virtually all consumer products, no longer have the patience to sort through reba ... Continue reading
Ricardo Assists China's SAIC Motor Into Production With KV6 Gasoline Engine in Record Time
Jan 11, 2007
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Jan. 10 -- Following an intensive program of production engineering, localization of component supply and commissioning of its brand new 15 million pound Baoshan engine manufacturing plant near Shanghai, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) Motor announced the start of production on th ... Continue reading
Infiniti Releases Sketch of 2008 G Coupe
Jan 11, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Infiniti today released the sketch which previews the look of the all-new 2008 Infiniti G Coupe. Along with a new luxury crossover concept, the next-generation G Coupe will be unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show in April. This announcement follows a record setting sales trend led by ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Extends Deadline of 'Closing the Technology Gap in Education' Program to January 31
Jan 11, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Chrysler Group today announced that the deadline to submit entries for the second annual Walter P. Chrysler "Closing the Technology Gap in Education" awards program has been extended to January 31, 2007. Applications received electronically or postmarked by this date will be considered f ... Continue reading
2008 Dodge Magnum Lineup Packs Powerful Punch
Jan 11, 2007
-- New 2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8 includes race-inspired, aggressive hood, functional performance hood scoop, new grille, headlamps, front fascia design and interior appointments -- Restyled 2008 Dodge Magnum R/T continues to defy comparison in the marketplace with functionality, HEMI(R) power and fuel-saving Multi- displa ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2006 North American Production Results
Jan 11, 2007
Engine Production Reaches Record Level; Vehicle Capacity to Increase 470,000 Units by 2008 ERLANGER, Ky., Jan. 10 -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) announced today that the company's North American manufacturing facilities produced 1,553,790 vehicles and 1,428,662 engines in 2006. I ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Statement Concerning BBC Report on Global Climate Change
Jan 11, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- The following statement can be attributed to Jason Vines, Vice President, Communications for Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler. While describing different interpretations of global climate change at the meeting of the Society of Automotive Analysts in Detroit, Michigan, on Tuesday, Janua ... Continue reading
Toyota Debuts 'Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience' National Tour
Jan 11, 2007
Toyota's Mobile Experience Offers Look Inside Hybrid Synergy Drive TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 10 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced today it will launch a nationwide tour called "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience," designed to provide consumers with a firsthand opportunity to experience autom ... Continue reading
Foose Stallion Mustang Now Available Through All North American Ford Dealerships
Jan 11, 2007
DALLAS--Unique Performance has expanded distribution of the Foose Stallion Mustang by introducing a new base model for all North American Ford Dealerships. Deliveries of the first Foose Stallions began in June 2006 and demand has steadily grown for the stylish, high-performance pony car over the past six month. Respons ... Continue reading
Subaru Northwest Region Posts Record 2006 Sales
Jan 11, 2007
-- December sales up 13%; 2006 total sales up 9%; Carr Subaru in Beaverton, Oregon is number one Subaru dealer in U.S. Sales volume -- PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 10 -- Subaru of America, Inc. exceeded the 200,000-unit milestone for 2006 sales and achieved its fourth consecutive sales record, selling a total of 200,703 units ... Continue reading
ProLogis Leases 282,000 Square Feet in Indianapolis to Subaru
Jan 11, 2007
- Facility Will Serve as Carmaker's Parts Distribution Center for Midwest Region - DENVER, Jan. 10 -- ProLogis , the world's largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, announced today that it has leased 282,000 square feet of distribution space in suburban Indianapolis to Subaru of America, Inc. T ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Recall of Kawasaki KFX(R)90
Jan 10, 2007
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) ... Continue reading
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