2007 Frankfurt Auto Show - Show Coverage
Dec 5, 2006
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2007 North American International Auto Show Show Coverage
Dec 5, 2006
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2007 Tokyo Motor Show - Show Coverage
Dec 5, 2006
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Chrysler Offering Dealers $500 Million Incentives
Dec 5, 2006
DETROIT, Dec 5, 2006; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group is offering half a billion dollars to U.S. dealers in an effort to clear 2006 inventory, a person familiar with the situation said on Tuesday. Chrysler is giving dealers up to $7,000 per vehicle in "dealer cash" ... Continue reading
Hyundai Santa Fe Wins 'Best SUV of the Year' in Autobytel's 2007 Editors' Choice Awards
Dec 5, 2006
2007 Santa Fe and Entourage Earn Accolades for New Model Introductions FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 5 -- Autobytel recognized the Hyundai Santa Fe as the "SUV of the Year" for its 2007 Editors' Choice Awards. Hyundai earned two additional victories in the "Best New Midsize SUV" and "Best New Minivan" categories for th ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen GTI Placed in Top 10 By Car and Driver Magazine
Dec 5, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. December 5, 2006; Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the GTI has been named one of Car and Driver magazineâs 10Best cars in its 25th annual competition. This is the fourth time the GTI has earned this distinction. The GTI is fun to drive, with its high-tech, 200-horsepower 2.0T four-cyl ... Continue reading
Porsche To Unveil Cayenne at 2007 Detroit Auto Show
Dec 5, 2006
December 5, 2006; Porsche has announced the next-generation Cayenne and its Turbo and S variants will make their worldwide debut at NAIAS 2007 in January. The trio of 2008 Porsche SUVs incorporates new styling, enhanced engine performance and innovative handling technology. To increase power and torque, as well as fuel ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Organizational Change
Dec 5, 2006
BongGou Lee Appointed President and CEO IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 5 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) announced today that BongGou (B.G.) Lee has been appointed President and CEO, replacing Jong Hoon (James) Lee. Previously B.G. Lee was Chief Operating Officer for the Management & Administration Division of Hyundai Motor Company ... Continue reading
CFO Stadler Expected to Become Audi's New CEO
Dec 5, 2006
Washington DC December 5, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Audi's Chief Financial Officer Rupert Stadler is expected to be named the automaker's new CEO at a supervisory board meeting on Dec. 6, said two people familiar with the situation. The Wall Street Journal also quotes one of those people as disclosing th ... Continue reading
All-New Tundra CrewMax to Make World Debut at 2007 North American International Auto Show
Dec 5, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2007 Tundra CrewMax full-size pickup at a press conference at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The four-door CrewMax will offer the most room, versatility and storage in the Tundra ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2006
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7 million subscribers, along with General Motors announced today that GM plans to build over 1.8 million vehicles with factory-installed XM Satellite Radio in 2007. GM was the world's first automaker to offer sate ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46446) has announced the addition of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Automotive Supplier Sector to their offering. This is the definitive assessment and forecast of the state of the automotive supply chain globally. It is certainly your b ... Continue reading
With One Month Left, Chrysler Group's International Sales Surpass CY 2005 Total Sales
Dec 5, 2006
* Year-to-date sales increased 14 percent (186,080 units) and have surpassed total calendar year sales for 2005 (180,088 units) * One and a half years of unprecedented consecutive monthly sales increases * Sales outside North America up 17 percent for November 2006 (18,900 units in 2006 vs. 16,175 units in 2005), and m ... Continue reading
BMW 3 Series now Offers Gentex High-Beam Assist
Dec 5, 2006
ZEELAND, Mich., Dec. 5 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying its SmartBeam high- beam assist feature to BMW for the 2007 model year 3 Series. SmartBeam uses a miniature camera-on-a-chip combined with alg ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Coupe Concept to Debut at North American International Auto Show
Dec 5, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 5 -- A bold new look for the next-generation Honda Accord Coupe will be unveiled at the January 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The Accord Coupe Concept will convey exterior styling cues and design features that prov ... Continue reading
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