Nov 28, 2006
FREDERICK, CO - November 28, 2006: UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it is displaying an all electric Silverado pickup truck at the Electric Drive Transportation Association Conference and Exposition in Washington, D.C. beginning today and running t ... Continue reading
Make a Movie for Mazda and Win a Car
Nov 28, 2006
LEVERKUSEN - November 28, 2006: Following on the heels of its successful Zoom-Zoom Photo Contest, Mazda Motor Europe has initiated a video contest as part of market launch for the new Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe, which is now rolling out across Europe*. The venue is an interactive Mazda Motor Europe website with the addr ... Continue reading
Renault Wins Environmental Management Prize
Nov 28, 2006
PARIS - November 28, 2007: Following an award in 2005 for the eco-design of the Modus dashboard, Renault has won the "Environmental Management for Sustainable Development" prize from the French Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development, one of the '2006 Companies and Environment' awards. This prize reward ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces the New Jaguar XF
Nov 28, 2006
COVENTRY, England, Nov. 28 -- Jaguar Cars today announces that a new sports sedan, the Jaguar XF, will make its public debut next autumn. Positioned in the luxury mid-size segment, the new Jaguar XF will replace the S-TYPE sedan in the Jaguar model line-up. Designed and developed at Jaguar's Product Development Centre ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2006
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 28 -- - Importance of Design Highlights Changing Consumer Expectations About Vehicle Quality Honda and Toyota combined garner six initial quality model awards in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 South Africa Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS) released today. (Logo: http://www.newscom ... Continue reading
SUPERSHOW 2007 - A Century of Motorcycling Display
Nov 27, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More Than 100 Years of Motorcycle History at The 2007 SUPERSHOW January 5 - 7! Thursday, November 23, 2006 (Toronto) - An unprecedented display depicting more than 100 years of motorcycle design, development and obsession, is coming to North America's largest and most comprehensive motorcycle exhi ... Continue reading
Nov 27, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 27 -- The Automotive Hall of Fame has announced its 2007 Distinguished Service Citation Recipients. The Automotive Hall of Fame's oldest recognition, initiated in 1940, the Distinguished Service Citation recognizes an individual who has significantly improved the industry or their respective organ ... Continue reading
Rhino Off-Road RTV Expands Capabilities and Range for Search and Rescue Providers
Nov 27, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI, a development company that consolidates and operates outdoor activity based businesses and itâs wholly owned subsidiary Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., the manufacturer of the Rhino Off-Road RTV® are pleased to announce that the RTV has been sel ... Continue reading
MI Delegation Sends Letter to Bush Urging Protection from Foreign Competition
Nov 27, 2006
Washington DC November 27, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that last week, in another sign that leaders of the newly elected 110th Congress are supporting the relief efforts of Detroit automakers, all 17 members of Michigan's Congressional delegation penned a letter to President Bush pressing for a heightened ear t ... Continue reading
Automotive News' Crain: Chinese Cars Pose No Threat to U.S. Economy
Nov 27, 2006
Washington DC November 27, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that in a column in today's print edition of Automotive News, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Keith Crain predicts, "The Chinese might export cars, but it won't be soon, and the quantities will be small." Crain says, he "[doesn't] believe it for a minute" tha ... Continue reading
China's Hopefuls... and the NOT SO Hopefuls?
Nov 27, 2006
Washington DC November 27, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that while most automakers in China are relatively small manufacturers with vehicles that have yet to meet U.S. and European safety and emissions standards, a separate report in today's edition of Automotive News lists the "top contenders" from China to loo ... Continue reading
"American Father of the Prius" Dies in Fatal Plane Crash
Nov 27, 2006
Washington DC November 27, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that David Hermance, 59, the Toyota Motor Corp. executive engineer described as the "American father of the Prius" died in a plane crash Saturday afternoon about 50 yards off Los Angeles' San Pedro area, reports The Detroit News. Hermance was among the coun ... Continue reading
VeraSun Energy Breaks Ground on Hartley, Iowa, Ethanol Facility
Nov 27, 2006
110 MMGY Facility Scheduled for Startup Q1 2008 BROOKINGS, S.D., Nov. 27 -- VeraSun Energy Corporation , the nation's second-largest ethanol producer, today announced that it has begun construction on its newest 110-million-gallon-per- year (MMGY) ethanol production facility near Hartley, Iowa. The plant is on schedule ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Plans for Debt Financing
Nov 27, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 27 -- Ford Motor Company today announced that it plans to obtain financing totaling approximately $18 billion in order to address near- and medium-term negative operating-related cash flow, to fund its restructuring, and to provide added liquidity to protect against a recession or other unanticipa ... Continue reading
Lincoln's Non-Freudian Dream Fulfillment Ads
Nov 27, 2006
MASSIVE INTEGRATED AD CAMPAIGN COMBINES ALL FOUR NEW LINCOLN 2007 MODELS TODAY By Marty Bernstein Advertising & Marketing Editor Lincoln could not have picked a worse weather day in Detroit last Thursday to introduce auto journalists to one of the best new auto ad campaigns Iâve seen in a long time. A very long ti ... Continue reading
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