First 2007 Infiniti Models With XM NavTraffic Arrive in U.S. Showrooms
Nov 15, 2006
XM Satellite Radio's Real-time Traffic Information Service is Part of All-new Luxury Sedan's Arsenal of Advanced Navigation Tools WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7 million subscribers, today announced that the first Infiniti model with XM NavTr ... Continue reading
Volvo: EUR 200 M Expected in Annual Synergy Gains Through Cooperation with Nissan Diesel
Nov 15, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Within five years, the coordination gains between the Volvo Group and the Japanese truck manufacturer Nissan Diesel will total about EUR 200 M annually, or slightly more than SEK 1.8 billion, according to a joint study of the synergies just carried out by Volvo and Nissan Diesel. More than half of th ... Continue reading
Volvo Engines Certified to New US Environmental Standard
Nov 15, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified the Volvo Groupâs (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) new engine family to the more restrictive emission standards that go into effect in North America on January 1, 2007. Accordingly, the Volvo Group is one of the first truck manufacturers to have ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicles Report November 2006 Released
Nov 15, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45275) has announced the addition of Commercial Vehicles Report November 2006 to their offering. Commercial Vehicles is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings in Commercial Vehicles, with featured topics including: -Corp ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Wolfsburg Edition Jetta Offers More Amenities and Value
Nov 15, 2006
Newest special edition model available now AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 15 -- For model year 2007, Volkswagen of America, Inc. will offer a lineup of special edition models with unique characteristics to create excitement in showrooms and individuality among owners. The Wolfsburg Edition Jetta, Fahrenheit GTI, Fahrenheit ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2006
MILWAUKEE--News From USW: United Steelworker (USW) members of Local 2-209 have voted by a 943 to 536 count to approve a memorandum of agreement to their labor agreement with Harley-Davidson that requires the company to invest more than $120 million to expand production of the companyâs power train capacity in Milw ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2006
By Chris Kassab, FCN When it comes to vehicle personalization, not all cars are created equal. "In order for customization to be successful, you have to start out with a vehicle that looks good and performs well," said Beau Boeckmann, vice president of Galpin Motors in California, the largest Ford dealership in the wor ... Continue reading
Ford Says Investment in Motor Sports "Pays Off"
Nov 15, 2006
Dearborn MI November 14, 2006; Dan Davis is more convinced than ever that the company's investment in racing is paying off. And, he says, it's not just because he is director of Ford's North American racing programs.. "Every year for the eight years that I have been in this job, we ask whether the money we spend to run ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Winners of FY2006 Environmental Activities Grant Program
Nov 15, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Nov 13, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today the 25 winners of the FY2006 Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program, who will each receive a total of 170 million yen. In the seven years between FY2000 and FY2006, the cumulative total of grants given by the Toyota Environmen ... Continue reading
Toyota Kicks Off 4-Day Safe-driving Event in Guangzhou, China
Nov 15, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Nov 14, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Cororation marked the start today of a four-day Toyota Driver Communication (TDC) safe-driving event at the former Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, China. More than 100 people attended the ceremony, including officials from the Guangzhou Pub ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Nov 14, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it would further strengthen its capital ties with Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd. to further strengthen the mini-vehicle business and the global parts supply for Honda products. At the board of directors meeting held on November 14, 200 ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2006
Joint statement attributable to Chrysler Group president and CEO Tom LaSorda, Ford Motor Company president and CEO Alan Mulally, and General Motors chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner regarding the meeting between President George W. Bush and the CEOs of America's domestic auto industry WASHINGTON, DC - We appreciate the Pre ... Continue reading
Remarks by President Bush After a Meeting With CEOs of the U.S. Automobile Manufacturers
Nov 14, 2006
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush after a meeting with CEOs of the U.S. automobile manufacturers: The Oval Office 2:03 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: The Vice President and members of my Cabinet, Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of Transportation, members of my staff and I have ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2006
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 14 -- Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) today announced its annual Residual Value Awards, which honor those vehicles in each automotive segment predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price. This year's awards are based on 2007 model year vehicles. For the fifth year, ALG has ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2006
TOYOTA Notes & Quotes NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Homestead-Miami Speedway - November 17, 2006 THIS RACE: The race at Homestead-Miami Speedway will be the 11th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at the track. There will be 10 Toyota Tundras in the field at Miami -- the final NCTS race of the 2006 season. LAST ... Continue reading
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