Chrysler Targets $1000 per Vehicle Savings Built With More " Imported" Parts
Nov 19, 2006
BEIJING, Nov 18, 2006; Reuters reported that the head of the Chrysler unit of DaimlerChrysler (DCXGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Saturday the company will target cost cuts of $1,000 per vehicle by increased outsourcing beyond North America and other savings. "We are willing to import with the focus on being c ... Continue reading
China Produced Chrysler 300C Stands Out in Chinese Premium Sedan Market
Nov 19, 2006
Locally produced Chrysler 300C Sedan debuts at Auto China 2006 A dramatic, exclusive and innovative exterior design direction for Chrysler All-new platform features contemporary HEMI® power and rear-wheel drive Multi-Displacement System (MDS) increases HEMI V-8 fuel efficiency Chassis delivers agile handling, respon ... Continue reading
2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4 Review
Nov 19, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4 The Jeep Wrangler is a true American icon, with an identity that dates back to the Willys MB of the World War II era, and continued through the Jeep CJ. It gets its most significant update ever for 2007, and is larger, more comfortable, and more capabl ... Continue reading
Shanghai Volkswagen Presents Neeza Concept Car
Nov 19, 2006
BEIJING - November 19, 2006: Shanghai Volkswagen has revealed the Neeza concept car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The Neeza concept is a crossover between a sports coupé and an estate with an off-road appearance, and has been designed in China for China. The study combines Chinese and German desi ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen Eos 3.2 : Preview
Nov 19, 2006
By Carey Russ The Auto Channel When Volkswagen recently introduced its new Eos hardtop convertible, it was available only with the company's 2.0-liter turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder engine. No complaints there, as the 2.0T, found also in VW's GTI, Jetta GLI, and Passat, is torquey, efficient, and, with 200 ... Continue reading
Nov 19, 2006
2007 TOYOTA COROLLA LE Camryâs Little Brother By Steve Purdy TheAutoChnnel.com Detroit Bureau Last weekâs test car, Toyotaâs compact Corolla, was a pleasant surprise. The last Corolla I drove was a little white one from the early 80s - my daughter Stephanieâs high school and college car. She named i ... Continue reading
"Auto China 2006" Show in Beijing: Mercedes-Benz Highlights in China
Nov 19, 2006
BEIJING - November 19, 2006: The new Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is celebrating its Asian premiere in the Chinese capital at "Auto China 2006", the nation's most important motor show this year. The impressive seven-seater premium off-roader delivers outstanding handling dynamics both on and off the road and pampers occupant ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG Venture Recalls 2,101 Cars In China-
Nov 18, 2006
BEIJING, Nov 18 2006, Reuters reported that FAW Volkswagen, a joint venture between Volkswagen AG and China's First Automotive Works, is recalling 2,101 imported Audi A8 sedans because of a defect with their airbags. ... Continue reading
Ford'$ Holiday $eason New Car Incentive$
Nov 17, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 17, 2006 â The holiday season begins with a visit to the Ford dealership. Beginning today, Fordâs nationwide Year-End Event will show off its new 2007 models and offer customers $1,000 Year-End Bonus Cash on some of its hottest products. To rev up the excitement, the campaign features th ... Continue reading
Ford China Unveils S-MAX and Announces Nanjing Research and Engineering Center
Nov 17, 2006
BEIJING, November 17, 2006 â Ford Motor Company continues its accelerated growth plan for China and is on track to deliver its strongest year to date with growth expected to exceed 100.8% (year on year) in 2006. Headlining Fordâs product line-up at Auto China 2006 is the all-new Ford S-MAX, which was named Ca ... Continue reading
Amazon.com to Intermediate 2007 Lincolns For Dealers - Huh?
Nov 17, 2006
Washington DC November 17, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Lincoln coming off another sluggish sales month, on Monday will begin selling its luxury Lincoln brand through the online retailer, Amazon.com, according to The Detroit News. The MKZ sedan, MKX crossover, and new Navigator will each have their own prod ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2006
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 17 -- The first all-new 2007 Tundra full-size pickup will roll off the assembly line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc., or TMMTX, on Friday, November 17. The line-off of the new Tundra will mark the official grand opening of the $1.28-billion San Antonio plant. The plant will start with a one ... Continue reading
Thor Only RV Manufacturer to Show Increase in Retail Sales
Nov 17, 2006
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Nov. 17 -- Thor Industries, Inc. said today that it is the only publicly held recreation vehicle manufacturer to show an increase in retail unit sales in the month of September and in the quarter ended September 30, 2006, according to Statistical Surveys, Inc. In the month of September, Thor trave ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz - The Fascinating Long Distance Drive From Paris to Beijing Ends Successfully
Nov 17, 2006
BEIJING, China, November 17 -- - The Greatest Diesel Marathon of All Time Reaches Its Final Destination in Beijing - Best Average Consumption of Only 7.19 l/100 km Over 14,000 Kilometres - Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/story ... Continue reading
Research & Markets: Ford Motor Company Generated Sales of US$178,101 Million, an Increase of 3.8%
Nov 17, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45486) has announced the addition of Ford - 2006 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. Ford Motor Company (Ford), with its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, US, is one of the worldâs leading manufacturers of cars and trucks, ... Continue reading
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