More & More Vehicle Manufacturers Are Developing Models That Run on Greener Fuels Like Ethanol & CNG
Nov 17, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45462) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst - November 2006 Issue to their offering. Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotiv ... Continue reading
Indian Truck and SUV Maker Plans to be First to Enter U.S.
Nov 17, 2006
Washington DC Novembert 17, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mahindra & Mahindra, India's leading SUV maker, says it plans to begin selling SUVs, pickups, and eventually a diesel-electric hybrid SUV in the U.S. next year through Alpharetta, Ga.-based distributor, Global Vehicles USA. According to The New York T ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Ford 2006 Company Profile Edition 3 to their offering. This new company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the worlds largest auto vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. Each individ ... Continue reading
Toyota Begins Tundra Production in San Antonio
Nov 17, 2006
New facility, 21 on-site suppliers invest nearly $1.6 billion, will employ more than 4,000 SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 17 -- Toyota today celebrated the opening of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX), the company's new $1.28 billion plant in San Antonio. Toyota officials, including Toyota Motor Corporation honorary chairma ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group and UAW Donate $11.3 Million to 2006 United Way Torch Drive
Nov 17, 2006
Company Meets $5.7 Million Goal for Southeastern Michigan AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17 -- Chrysler Group and the UAW announced today that their employees continued the tradition of generous community support by contributing $11.3 million to the 2006 United Way Torch Drive, meeting its goal for 2006. Total employee cont ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2006
Customer Satisfaction Levels Drop as Problems Increase for a Second Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 17 -- Peterbilt ranks highest in customer satisfaction among conventional cab medium-duty trucks, while Chevrolet ranks highest in medium-duty truck dealer service satisfaction, according to the J.D. Powe ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2006
TURIN, Italy, November 17 -- New Holland, a brand leader in the construction equipment business and part of the Fiat Group, today made its screen debut in the latest James Bond movie, "Casino Royale." The New Holland W190 wheel loader gave the performance of its life. Daniel Craig, the new James Bond, is actually drivi ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors Appoints New Dirctor of Marketing Communications
Nov 17, 2006
Crewe, 17th November 2006 ... Bentley Motors is pleased to announce the appointment of James Pillar to the new position of Director of Marketing Communications. James (40) joins Bentley from Ferrari GB, where he has held a number of marketing roles in the last three years, most recently as Marketing Director. Prior to ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2006
FREDERICK, Colo., Nov. 17 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that Phoenix Motorcars, Inc. will be exhibiting its all electric sport utility truck (SUT) powered by a UQM(R) propulsion system at the San Francisco International Auto Show which begins toda ... Continue reading
Ford Selects Eaton Compressors For Use In Its FreedomCAR Fuel Cell Program
Nov 17, 2006
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today that it has been selected by Ford Motor Company to provide advanced air delivery compressors to the automakerâs FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership fuel cell demonstration program. The vision of the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership ... Continue reading
Toyota recalls 54,200 vehicles over defective engine control system
Nov 17, 2006
TOKYO November 17, 2006; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp said Thursday that it is recalling 54,000 passenger cars because of engine problems that led to at least two fires in cars left parked with their engines running. ... Continue reading
Saab Aero X design study named 'Concept of the Year' by Autocar
Nov 17, 2006
LONDON november 15, 2006 The stunning Saab Aero X Concept has been crowned 'Concept Car of the Year' by Autocar, Britain's longest-established car magazine. At the ceremony in London, the Saab Aero X was praised for its dynamic stance and the designers' constant references to Saab's aircraft heritage, including its inn ... Continue reading
Will America's Bubba's Love Tundra?
Nov 17, 2006
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov 16, 2006; Reuters reported that deep in the heart of Texas, Toyota Motor Corp. (7203.T: Quote, NEWS, Research) is readying a pumped-up pickup the automaker sees as its most important product ever and the beginning of the battle for "Bubba" -- the all-American truck lover who has proved Detroit's ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2006
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov 16, 2006; Reuters reported that auto sales in California, the largest U.S. market for cars and trucks, will slow for the rest of this year and next, a forecast released on Thursday by the state's auto dealers association said. The report commissioned by the California Motor Car Dealers associati ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Bank of America 2006 Auto Q&A Conference
Nov 17, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 16 -- On Tuesday, Nov. 21, John Felice, Ford Division general marketing manager, will participate in the Bank of America 2006 Auto Q&A Conference. The presentation will begin at 10:30 a.m. EST and will last for approximately 45 minutes. A listen-only audio webcast and supporting materials will be ... Continue reading
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