Ford Edge Launches With Unprecedented Reach: 500 Million Consumer Impressions
Dec 21, 2006
* Excitement for the new crossover, the Ford Edge, is growing; more than 40,000 dealer orders are already in hand and an additional 65,000 people have requested more information. * Ford's largest-ever digital marketing campaign will complement extensive TV, print and outdoor advertising to generate more than 500 millio ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Looks Back at 2006 and Forecasts 2007 Automotive Trends
Dec 21, 2006
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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: New-Motorcycle Owners Experience Fewer Problems With Their Bikes
Dec 21, 2006
Brands That Typically Use Multi-line Dealerships Continue to Struggle in Satisfying Customer Needs When It Comes to the Sales and Service Experience WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 20 -- Owners of new 2006 model-year motorcycles are reporting fewer problems with their bikes than they have in the past, according to the J ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: BMW 3 Series Convertible To Make World Debut
Dec 21, 2006
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Dec 21, 2006
DETROIT, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) annual black-tie Charity Preview ticket sales are on pace to raise over $6 million for Southeast Michigan children's charities. Since its inception, the NAIAS Charity Preview has generated nearly $64 million for childr ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Launches Production of All-New 2007 Jeep(R) Patriot at Belvidere Assembly Plant
Dec 21, 2006
* Flexible manufacturing cuts production costs by 85 percent * Robotics, lean dies and material flow improve quality, productivity and worker ergonomics * Third vehicle introduced at Belvidere Assembly Plant AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20 -- Chrysler Group's Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant launched production of the Comp ... Continue reading
A Rumor No More: Mercedes Officially Unveils Its S-Class Convertible "Concept Ocean Drive"
Dec 21, 2006
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 20th, 2006 At 7:00 AM CST It's been rumored to be in the works for over five months, but today, it's finally official. Mercedes has taken the wraps off its much ballyhooed "Concept Ocean Drive", a car that up until yesterday was known simply as the S-Class convertible. Based ... Continue reading
Audi of America Inc. Selects Venables Bell & Partners as Advertising Agency of Record
Dec 21, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Audi of America, Inc., today announced the selection of an advertising agency of record (AOR) following a four month review process. Venables Bell & Partners, based in San Francisco will be responsible for all aspects of Audiâs national and regional advertising and promotions. After the initia ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces New Assignments for North American Manufacturing and R&D Executives
Dec 21, 2006
ERLANGER, Ky., Dec. 20 -- Toyota announced today new assignments for senior level managers at the company's North American manufacturing and R&D headquarters and facilities. The new positions are as follows: (key to acronyms follows) Vice President and above: Name Affiliate New Assignment Current Assignment Wil James T ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2007 Versa Sedan
Dec 20, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the new 2007 Nissan Versa Sedan, which goes on sale December 20 at Nissan dealers nationwide. The starting Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Versa Sedan 1.8 S with a standard 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine a ... Continue reading
NADA Comments on MAZDA'S Decision To Disclose VIN's and Scrap Cars From Cougar Ace
Dec 20, 2006
WASHINGTONâThe National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) today applauded Mazda's decision to scrap all the vehicles on board the Cougar Ace which encountered a ballast tank problem causing it to tip severely with a cargo hold full of vehicles. While most of the 4,703 Mazdas were unaffected by the incident, qu ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Acura RL ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 6,200 rpm/260 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with sequential sport shift WHEELBASE: 110.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.6 x 72.7 x 57.1 in. TIRES: P245/50R17 all-season TRUNK: 13.1 cu. ft ... Continue reading
Freightliner LLC Announces Construction of New Truck Manufacturing Plant in Mexico
Dec 20, 2006
-- $300 million facility will be located in Saltillo and produce up to 30,000 Freightliner and Sterling trucks annually -- Start of production planned for early 2009 -- New plant expected to set benchmark standards for DaimlerChrysler Truck Group manufacturing facilities worldwide PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 20 -- Freightline ... Continue reading
Polk Study Finds Auto Industry Lagging in Building Loyalty Impressions Among Minority Customers
Dec 20, 2006
Findings presented at tri-city multicultural marketing seminar SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 19 -- Less than 15 percent of African-American, Asian-American and Hispanic-American car buyers believe the auto industry is "best in class" at developing customer loyalty, according to a recent study by R. L. Polk & Co. "Auto manufa ... Continue reading
More Troubles Ahead in 2007 for Auto Industry and Home Builders, Say Turnaround Pros
Dec 20, 2006
CHICAGO, Dec. 20 -- Skittish consumers are a significant factor in the top choices for the most troubled industries in 2007, according to respondents to the Turnaround Management Association's annual Trend Watch poll. Potential homebuyers and U.S. automobile owners seem to be in a "wait-and-see" mode, adding to the cur ... Continue reading
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