Dec 19, 2006
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 19 -- - Overall Satisfaction Reaches Highest Level Since Study's Inception in 2004 Four Toyota models rank highest in satisfying owners, according to the J.D. Power and Associates/CAR Magazine 2006 South Africa Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study(SM) released today. The four awa ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Names Redesigned Chevrolet Silverado 2007 Truck of the Year
Dec 19, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Motor Trend (www.motortrend.com), the world's automotive authority and part of PRIMEDIA's Consumer Automotive Group, announced today that the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado is its 2007 Truck of the Yearâ¢. The complete report on Motor Trendâs 2007 Truck of the Year will be published in the Februar ... Continue reading
Ford Starts Production on New Super Duty Trucks at Louisville Kentucky Plant
Dec 19, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. December 18, 2006; Bruce Schreiner writing for the AP reported that Ford workers on Monday cheered the start of production for the new F-Series Super Duty pickup truck -- a vehicle line that company executives predict will secure the company's leadership in truck production. The new truck, built at the ... Continue reading
Toyota Named Co-Title of NASCAR Event in Sonoma
Dec 19, 2006
Toyota Named Co-Title of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Event at Infineon Raceway TOYOTA ALSO NAMED 'OFFICIAL VEHICLE OF INFINEON RACEWAY' SONOMA, Calif. (Dec. 18, 2006) - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. and the Northern California Toyota Dealers have reached a multi-year agreement with Infineon Raceway to serve as co-title of the ... Continue reading
Hybrid Tax Credits Spur Detroit Versus International Debate
Dec 18, 2006
Washington DC December 18, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that "with the return to power of Michigan's congressional Democrats â who will head three key committees and have significant say over the agenda on Capitol Hill â lawmakers are expected to revive several proposals aimed at helping the domestic i ... Continue reading
Luxury Brands Roll-Out Holiday Deals
Dec 18, 2006
Luxury brands are vying for the top sales spot in 2006 and are counting on the biggest sales month of the year to help make it happen, reports Automotive News. December deals abound from luxury brands who count on the holiday season to pull forward sales. Here are a few of the deals going on right now: a $369 monthly l ... Continue reading
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Review
Dec 18, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Engine: 2.7-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 185 hp @ 6000 rpm/183 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 184.1 x 74.4 x 67.9 in. Tires: P235/70R16 Cargo volume: 79.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2006
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--SMSC today announced that its Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®) networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment systems for the recently launched BMW X5, R56 MINI and 3 Series Coupe platforms. The launch of MOST on the X5 represents the first full featured OEM implementati ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Will Debut Two Models at North American International Auto Show
Dec 18, 2006
Prototype X and the 2008 Lancer Lead Lineup CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 18 -- The highly anticipated Mitsubishi Motors Prototype X and its street-legal sibling, the all-new Lancer, will debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 8, 2008. Mr. Takashi Nishioka, chairman of Mitsubishi Motors Corpo ... Continue reading
Five GM Engineers Receive 2007 Black Engineer of the Year Awards
Dec 18, 2006
DETROIT Mich - Five General Motors (GM) engineers will be recognized for their contributions as innovators and leaders as part of the upcoming 21st Annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards Conference. The conference will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center in February 2007 during Black History Month. The awards, ... Continue reading
ALT CAR EXPO - Press Pass Coverage Of The Largest Alternative Fuels and Technologies Exposition
Dec 17, 2006
On the weekend of December 9th and 10th, the City of Santa Monica, California hosted the first-ever ALTERNATIVE CAR AND TRANSPORTATION EXPO, a timely and engrossingly informative event. The expo was divided into three distinct arenas within Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hanger facility: • Speak ... Continue reading
Tiger Truck Introduces Largest Capacity Off-Road Truck
Dec 16, 2006
DALLAS, Dec. 15 -- Tiger Truck began deliveries of the Champ 4500 today. This full-sized truck has a true useful load of more than 3,300 lbs. The cargo bed of the 2-door standard cab model is a generous 103" x 62" with no wheel hump and is easily the largest capacity bed in the category. A drive-away Champ starts at $1 ... Continue reading
All Mazda Vehicles From Car-Carrying Vessel Cougar Ace to Be Scrapped
Dec 15, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2006; Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that all of the U.S.- and Canada-bound Mazda vehicles from the car-carrying vessel, Cougar Ace, which nearly capsized off the Aleutian Islands in late July, would be scrapped. "After thorough testing by engineers from our North American and Japanese ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Price Adjustments on Seven 2007 Models
Dec 15, 2006
Mid-year Price Adjustment on Seven Toyota Models TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 15 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for seven models in its Toyota vehicle lineup. The price adjustment for the seven models reflects an average MSRP increase of $136, or 0 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production Launch of 'Outlander' SUV at Okazaki Plant
Dec 15, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production Launch of 'Outlander' SUV at Okazaki Plant Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 15, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced that it starts production of "Outlander" SUV at Okazaki plant, located in Okazaki City, Aichi P ... Continue reading
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