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
The Car Santa is Coming to Town
Dec 20, 2006
With the Help of Chrysler Financial ... The Car Santa Provides Some Sleds for the Holidays WHAT: Chrysler Financial, in conjunction with Cars 4 Christmas, a non-profit group which assists in providing free basic transportation to less fortunate individuals and families, is spending the week before Christmas donating 50 ... Continue reading
Acura 'Advanced Sports Car Concept' to Debut at North American International Auto Show
Dec 20, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 18 -- The Acura 'Advanced Sports Car Concept' will make its debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the division announced today. The concept provides a glimpse at the next generation Acura exotic sports car. As a part of the global commitment to the Acura brand, Hond ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: GM Announces North American Debut of Four Global Concepts
Dec 19, 2006
December 19, 2006 DETROIT, Mich. â General Motors announced four global concept vehicles that were unveiled at overseas auto shows will make their North American debut at NAIAS 2007. The concepts are the: Holden EFIJY; Chevrolet T2X; Chevrolet WTCC; and Open Antara GTC. These four vehicles showcase GM Designâ ... Continue reading
How To Make Ethanol Work - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 19, 2006
DETROIT - December 19, 2006: With the recent run up in gas prices and the lingering war in the Middle East, there has been talk of renewable energy sources to power our cars and trucks. Ethanol, a biofuel, can be produced not only from corn, but sugar cane, switch grass, and wood. And using it, instead of gasoline, dec ... Continue reading
IIHS Crash Tests Minicars VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 19, 2006
<b>First crash tests of minicars: Nissan Versa earns the highest overall rating; three minicars earn poor ratings in side tests</b> <p>ARLINGTON, VA â For the first time, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has tested the smallest vehicles sold in the US market, which gain popularity as fuel prices rise. No ... Continue reading
``Best Cars for the Commute'' Identified by Experts at NewCarTestDrive.com and CarsDirect.com
Dec 19, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Car experts at two leading automotive websites, NewCarTestDrive.com and CarsDirect.com, today announced their picks for the âBest Cars for the Commute.â The list features 10 vehicles from the 2007 model year that accommodate individual needs and preferences of todayâs commuters. It includes ... Continue reading
Globalization Dramatically Increases Product Intellectual Property Exposure For Auto Manufacturers
Dec 19, 2006
P R E S S R E L E A S E Pinion Software Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing llc, 860-399-1147, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com Link to press release: http://www.pinionsoftware.com/PDFs/Pinion-Software-Aberdeen-Report-rele ase.pdf Aberdeen Study Sponsored by Pinion Software Reveals Globalization Has Dramati ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel signs up first UK road transport fleet
Dec 19, 2006
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel International, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (EBB: CDTI & AIM: CDT/CDTS), developer of technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, is pleased to announce today the win of its first UK commercial fleet contract for Platinum Plus® DFX wi ... Continue reading
Umea's 2006 Eco-Award Goes to Volvo's Truck Cab Factory
Dec 19, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The Volvo Trucks cab factory in Umea has received the local authority's eco-award for 2006. In its statement, the local authority cites the company's long-term environmental investments which have resulted in a reduction in the emission of carbon dioxide and solvents. Environmental Affairs manager Kj ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2006
A "Glass Car" Made from Plastic World premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2007 for the Companyâs 30th Anniversary Zumikon (CH) - Is it just a clever 3-D projection or maybe a mirage of a four-wheel art object? Or is it actually a real car sitting there? Some visitors to this yearâs Geneva Motor Show (March 8th ... Continue reading
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