News By Topic: Automobile Manufacturers

World's Largest Alternative Fuel Car & Transportation Show Set For December 9-10 In Santa Monica

Nov 14, 2006

Groundbreaking AltCar Expo to Showcase Never-Before-Seen Vehicles and Feature Ride-and-Drive Opportunities for the Public. Recent National Poll Shows One-Third of U.S. Adults Interested in Owning or Leasing an Alternative Fuel Vehicle SANTA MONICA, CA - November 14, 2006: The City of Santa Monica will sponsor and host ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: The Pioneer Navigation System in the Lincoln Zephyr Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction

Nov 13, 2006

The Number of Vehicle Models Supplied With Factory-Installed Navigation Systems Has Increased Significantly WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 13 -- The Pioneer navigation system supplied in the Lincoln Zephyr ranks highest in satisfying new-vehicle owners with their factory-installed navigation systems, according to the J ... Continue reading

Ford's New Boss to Follow Lead of Toyota to Streamline Automaker

Nov 13, 2006

Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that during an hour-long interview with the Detroit News, Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally said Friday that he plans to weld Ford's disparate regional divisions and brands into a single global operation capable of competing with Toyota, the company he mo ... Continue reading

Executives Tout Efficiency of Smart Fortwo, Headed to U.S. Dealerships in 2008

Nov 13, 2006

Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that DaimlerChrysler AG unveiled a revamped version of its tiny two-seat Smart fortwo car, which will go on sale in the U.S. in early 2008 as part of a broader industry push to take advantage of higher gas prices and rising consumer interest in small, fuel- ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Brings Its Part-Time All-Wheel Drive Technology to Thailand

Nov 13, 2006

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 13 -- In the first application of BorgWarner's part-time all-wheel drive technology in Thailand, the company's electric shift-on-the-fly transfer case and electronic control unit will be standard on all part-time all-wheel drive versions of AutoAlliance Thailand Ford New Ranger and Everest aut ... Continue reading

Renewable Fuels Could Account for 25 Percent of U.S. Energy in 2025

Nov 13, 2006

Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that a new Rand Corp. study showing the falling costs of ethanol, wind power and other forms of renewable energy predicts such sources could furnish as much as 25 percent of the U.S.'s conventional energy by 2025 at little or no additional expense, reports ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class voted "SUV of the Year 2007"

Nov 13, 2006

STUTTGART/LOS ANGELES - November 13, 2006 - Motor Trend magazine has voted the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 the best SUV of the year 2007. The GL came out on top, beating off a field of 22 competitors. This accolade is all the more impressive as this is the first time Mercedes-Benz has been represented in this market segment, ... Continue reading

Bosses of GM, Ford and Chrysler Take Detroit Position to President Bush

Nov 13, 2006

Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that CEOs from GM, Ford and Chrysler will meet with President Bush Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. EST at the White House, a long-awaited discussion that will drudge up three very contentious issues: free trade, alternative energy research and development, and the ris ... Continue reading

PRIMEDIA Outdoors Group and Ford Motor Company Launch Micro Site

Nov 13, 2006

NEW YORK--PRIMEDIA Inc. , the leading targeted media company in the United States, announced today that the PRIMEDIA Outdoors Group has paired with Ford Motor Company and JWT to create a co-branded Web site titled, "The Great Outdoors: A Family Tradition." This micro site was designed to support the interests of outdoo ... Continue reading

Nation's Premier Heavy-Duty Vehicle Conference to Assess Industry Position in 2007; Emerging Challenges for 2010 and Beyond

Nov 13, 2006

PASADENA, Calif.--The 2007 engine and fuel regulations are finally here and the impacts of their implementation are reverberating throughout the heavy duty vehicle industry. Yet even as it reaches this milestone, additional challenges such as health effects, further emission reductions, emerging global warming requirem ... Continue reading

LEAKED: Toyota's "Global Master Plan" Calls For 15 Percent Worldwide Share By 2010

Nov 13, 2006

Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that a leaked copy of Toyota Motor Corp.'s "global master plan" calls for grabbing 15 percent of the world car market by 2010 in the company's quest to takeover the No.1 selling spot from General Motors, according to a news item picked up Monday by the Los ... Continue reading

More Environment-Friendly CO2-Free Automotive Plants to Come, AB Volvo Says - VIDEO NEWS STORY

Nov 13, 2006

STOCKHOLM - November 13, 2006: Volvo Truck's plant in Tuve, Sweden - to open in 2007 - will be the world’s first CO2-free automotive plant. As a result of investments in wind power and biofuel, the plant’s electricity and heat will come from sources that do not emit any carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. For ... Continue reading

News from USW: Harley Davidson and USW Media Advisory

Nov 13, 2006

--News from USW: Who: The leadership of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2-209. What: They will hold a press conference. When: 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 13, 2006. Where: At the Ironworkers union hall 12034 West Adler Lane Milwaukee, WI 53214 Office phone (414) 476-1069 Why: To discuss the proposed agreement between t ... Continue reading

Ford Mustang Convertible - Most Wanted

Nov 13, 2006

The 2007 Ford Mustang has been named Most Wanted Convertible Under $35,000 by Edmunds.com editors -- the second time Mustang has won the designation. "These are the vehicles our editorial team would chose to have in our own driveways," said Edmunds.com editor-in-chief Karl Brauer. Edmunds.com praised the Mustang's perf ... Continue reading

Things you need to know about the new tire pressure-monitoring systems on 2007 vehicles

Nov 13, 2006

Dearborn November 13, 2006; Customers who purchase any 2007 light truck or car in North America will find a new feature courtesy of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act. As required by the TREAD Act, any ve ... Continue reading