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
Carlos Ghosn Addresses Detroit Economic Club
Nov 17, 2006
Detroit Economic Club âInside the Alliance: The Win-Win Nature of a Unique Business Modelâ President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn Nov. 16, 2006 Detroit is a city whose name is â and will always be â synonymous with the automotive industry. Indeed, the world recognizes the influence of Motor City. It is a p ... Continue reading
Wall Sreet Journal Asks: Why Do Ford, GM and DCX Alone Still Speak for the Industry?
Nov 16, 2006
Washington DC November 16, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that this was the question posed by an opinion piece in today's Wall Street Journal, as the paper explores the lack of connection between Detroit's expressed problems and the rest of the U.S. auto industry. "GM, Ford, Chrysler and their enablers in the new ... Continue reading
VW's Bernhard to Resign; Porsche May Buy Control of Automaker
Nov 16, 2006
Washington DC November 16, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Wolfgang Bernhard, the famous cost cutter who served as Chrysler group's COO from 2001-2004 and current head of the Volkswagen brand, is expected to resign from VW today amid a sea of company changes, which included the ousting of VW Chief Bernd Pische ... Continue reading
All-New Toyota Tundra Assembly Plant Advances Benchmark Toyota Production System
Nov 16, 2006
On-Site Supplier Production Network Raises Quality, Efficiency, Speed and Environmental Focus To A New Level November 16, 2006 â San Antonio - The first 2007 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck rolls off the assembly line at Toyota's all-new Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) production facility Friday, at ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2006
November 16, 2006 â San Antonio - 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 s ... Continue reading
Toyota Takes on U.S. Truck Market with Friday's Plant Opening
Nov 16, 2006
Washington DC November 16, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota is placing a big bet on a big truck, built at a big plant in a big state that takes its pickups seriously â and where the rivalry for buyers has always been among the three big Detroit companies, reports The New York Times. Tomorrow in San ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Ranks VW Rabbit First in Comparison
Nov 16, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. 16 November 2006; In a comparison test of six entry-level sedans, the editors of Car and Driver ranked the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit first. Other vehicles included entries from Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota. The results appear in the December 2006 issue of the magazine. The Rabbit swept top ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2006
All-new Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 16 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Connecticut International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars ... Continue reading
Honda Odyssey Wins Edmunds' Inside Line Minivan Comparison Test
Nov 16, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Inside Line, Edmunds' high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the 2006 Honda Odyssey won its latest minivan comparison test, which is described in full at Comparison Test: 2006 Minivans http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=117437 The Inside Line editorial tea ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2006
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: Five years after the U.S. Congress granted Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status to the Peoples Republic of China, it continues massive subsidies to its own industries that harm U.S. manufacturers, United Steelworkers President Leo. W. Gerard said today. The 2006 annual report of the ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2006
All-new Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 16 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 San Antonio International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars and ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Zuk' Concept Vehicle at 2006 San Francisco International Auto Show
Nov 16, 2006
All-new Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 San Francisco International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars ... Continue reading
Automotive News World Congress to Explore Life in the Fast Lane
Nov 16, 2006
DETROIT, Nov. 16 -- Roger Penske, chairman, Penske Corporation and Rick Wagoner, chairman and CEO, General Motors lead a distinguished roster of business leaders who will explore the drive among automakers, suppliers and dealers to develop products faster and adopt innovative ways to cut costs and get products to custo ... Continue reading
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