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
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 worldâs first CO2-free automotive plant. As a result of investments in wind power and biofuel, the plantâs 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
Toyota to open truck plant in Texas
Nov 13, 2006
Monday, November 13, 2006 at 07:31 EST DETROIT â Toyota Motor Corp will this week open its new truck plant in Texas. The Japanese auto giant will officially dedicate the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas plant outside San Antonio, Texas, on Friday. The dedication of new plant also mark the start of production for t ... Continue reading
Special "Edition 10" model: an SLK-Class for the very discerning
Nov 13, 2006
Stuttgart, Nov 10, 2006 The "Edition 10" showcar with which Mercedes-Benz marked ten years of the SLK-Class at the Paris Motor Show is available to customers from January 2007. This special model is distinguished by a unique paint finish and choice of interior materials. The SLK-Class was introduced into the market exa ... Continue reading
More Toyota Plants In India,China and US ?
Nov 13, 2006
TOKYO, Nov 13, 2006; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. will likely add car factories in India, China and the United States as early as in 2009, with combined annual output capacity of 450,000 units, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The factory in India, slated to open in 2009 at the earliest, will hav ... Continue reading
The Wm Wrigley Jr. Company Gears Up For Partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates
Nov 13, 2006
PHOENIX--The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company will make its NASCAR debut with a partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) that features Wrigleyâs Spearmint, Doublemint, Big Red, Juicy Fruit and Winterfresh brands. Wrigley will sponsor rising stars Reed Sorenson and David Stremme, who will drive the No ... Continue reading
Finalists Named in Chevy Super Bowl College Ad Challenge
Nov 12, 2006
DETROIT â Chevrolet and ad agency executives reviewed ad concepts submitted by student teams from across the country during the last few weeks, and selected five finalist teams to progress to the next round of the competition. Last weekend, Chevrolet welcomed these five student teams to Detroit for the next phase ... Continue reading
Moller International's 2-Passenger VTOL for Sale on Ebay
Nov 11, 2006
DAVIS, Calif.--Moller International (OTCBB:MLER) announced today that its original two-passenger M200X prototype saucer-shaped vertical take off and landing aircraft, predecessor to its better known Skycar® aircraft, is going to be offered for sale on Ebay. The auction is anticipated to start at 08:00 AM PDT, Tuesda ... Continue reading
GM takes aim at Lexus, Acura with new Buick
Nov 10, 2006
"We are very encouraged we will draw customers from competitors," Buick spokesman Dave Darovitz said. "It could be as high as 40 percent, although it's always hard to put a number on that." The 2008 Enclave, a five-door luxury crossover sport utility vehicle, will compete with Honda Motor Co. Ltd's (7267.T: Quote, Prof ... Continue reading
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