LA Auto Show; Arnold Talks, Car Companies Listen - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 30, 2006
Los Angeles Ca. November 30, 2006; Gov. Schwarzenegger Promotes Alternative Fuel Vehicles at the 100th Annual L.A. Auto Show Continuing his commitment to alternative fuels, Gov. Schwarzenegger today highlighted the important role the newest alternate fuel vehicles play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the state ... Continue reading
Pickup Truck Buyers Influenced By Brand Origin and Styling
Nov 30, 2006
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 30 -- Although the large pickup truck segment encompasses both domestic and import brands, vehicle brand origin continues to be a top reason new-vehicle buyers avoid certain large truck models, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Avoider Study(SM) released today.The study, whi ... Continue reading
GM Completes the Sale of a Controlling Interest in GMAC
Nov 30, 2006
DETROIT November 30, 2006; General Motors Corp. today announced that it has completed the sale of a 51-percent interest in GMAC to a consortium of investors led by Cerberus FIM Investors, LLC and including wholly owned subsidiaries of Citigroup Inc., Aozora Bank Ltd. and The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. The trans ... Continue reading
Hans-Olov Olsson To Retire From Ford; Lewis Booth Named Chairman of Volvo Cars
Nov 30, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 30, 2006; Ford Motor Company announced today that Hans-Olov Olsson will retire from the company effective Jan. 1, 2007. Simultaneously, the Board of Directors of Volvo Cars elected Lewis Booth Chairman of the Board succeeding Mr. Olsson. Mr. Booth, 58, continues in his role as Executive Vice Presi ... Continue reading
Audi R8 Features Delphi's Revolutionary MagneRide Semi-Active Suspension
Nov 30, 2006
TROY, Mich., Nov. 30 -- Audi's new R8 road-going sports car, which incorporates the genes of the five-time Le Mans winning race car, will join the Audi TT in featuring Delphi Corporation's revolutionary MagneRide suspension technology. The R8 will be available for sale in Europe in the first half of 2007. Called Audi M ... Continue reading
Ford Chief Marketing Officer to Retire
Nov 30, 2006
DETROIT, Nov 30, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. today said the automaker's chief marketing officer and nonexecutive chairman of Volvo Cars, Hans-Olov Olsson, will retire effective Jan. 1, 2007. The automaker did not announce a replacement for the position of chief marketing officer but said Lewis Booth has ... Continue reading
Chinese Passenger Car Market Is Experiencing Strong Competition
Nov 30, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46227) has announced the addition of âChinese Passenger Car Active and Passive Safety Systems Marketsâ to their offering. This research service analyzes the passenger car active and passive safety systems markets in China. Analy ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler to buy stake in China's Foton
Nov 30, 2006
SHANGHAI, Nov 30, 2006; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler will buy 24 percent of Chinese truck and pickup makerBeiqi Foton Motor Co. for 817 million yuan ($104 million), the Chinese company said on Thursday. Foton will issue 297 million new A-shares to the world's fifth-largest car maker, equivalent to 24 percent o ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: GMAC Provides Auto Show Guests With Roadmap to Financing
Nov 30, 2006
Free financial education seminars offered by GMAC at the LA Auto Show LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 -- Guests at the Los Angeles Auto Show looking for their dream car can take advantage of GMAC's free SmartEdge financial education seminars during public days at the show. The seminars will help unlock the mysteries of personal c ... Continue reading
2007 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2006 Will Be The Best Year Ever For Lamborghini
Nov 29, 2006
Los Angeles - November 29, 2006: With more than 2000 models sold in 2006, Lamborghini rang in the new year celebrating its best year ever. The Italian automaker gave details of its success at a brief press conference today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Worldwide sales were up 30 percent in 2006 â ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Launches the V8 Vantage Roadster - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 29, 2006
LOS ANGELES â November 29, 2006: Aston Martin unveiled one of the most eagerly anticipated convertibles of the year at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday 29th November. Aston Martin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez said: âThe V8 Vantage Roadster is a pure sports car, a car that hei ... Continue reading
Audi Reveals New Audi TT Roadster at LA Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 29, 2006
LOS ANGELES - November 29, 2006: Sheer sportiness, a genuine driving experience plus high power reserves â cue the new TT Roadster from Audi. The open-top sports car retains the distinctive lines of its tremendously successful predecessor, but instils them with even greater emotion, performance and dynamism. Note: ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Acura 'Advanced Sedan Concept' Debuts - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 29, 2006
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 -- The Acura "Advanced Sedan Concept" made its world debut today at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. Created by Acura's Los Angeles-based advanced design team, the concept features a modern, powerful exterior while retaining an ultra luxurious feel. "The Advanced Sedan Concept illustrates Acura's co ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Chrysler Raises Roof On New Sebring Convertible - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 29, 2006
Los Angeles November 29, 2006; Chrysler is raising the roof on the convertible segment, introducing the all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. This completely redesigned Sebring Convertible is built on the companyâs new D-segment platform and offers what no other convertible on the road can offer: Chryslerâ ... Continue reading
Honda REMIX Concept Shines Brightly at Los Angeles Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 29, 2006
Styling Concept Mixes Sports Car Attitude With Everyday Functionality LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 -- The Honda REMIX small sport concept vehicle made its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The REMIX explores the shape and design of a two-seat sports car focused on agile ... Continue reading
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