News By Topic: Automobile Manufacturers

2007 Dodge Ram SRT-10 'Wildly Powerful' Says NADAguides.com

Nov 8, 2006

Mark Perleberg, Lead Auto Expert, Weighs in on the Viper V10-Powered Dodge Ram Truck COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 8 -- It's got an 8.3Liter, 500 horsepower V10 Viper Engine that cranks out 525Lb-Ft of torque. Is it a muscle car? A hot rod? Nope. It's a truck -- the 2007 Dodge Ram SRT-10 -- and according to Mark Perleberg, ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi's New Ad Campaign

Nov 8, 2006

Not sure type size to use ... would you prefer 10 or 12 point and which font? Marty AD CAMPAIGN FOR 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER “OUTS” EVERYTHING by Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising Editor When I first read the release about the new Outlander’s ability to ‘out everything’ my first reactio ... Continue reading

Nissan Europe Reports October 2006 Sales

Nov 8, 2006

TRAPPES, France, November 8 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 41,064 vehicles (1) in October 2006, an increase of 41.4% over the same month last year. Year to date Nissan sold 447,769 vehicles in Europe, a decrease of 5.6% compared to the same period last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 3,389 ... Continue reading

RouteOne autoValue (TM) Used Vehicle Valuation Tool

Nov 8, 2006

Daily drawings at Booth #601 at F&I Conference and Expo in Las Vegas FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 8 -- RouteOne announced today that it will offer dealers the opportunity to win a free, one-year subscription to its autoValue(TM) used vehicle valuation tool, integrated with values from The N.A.D.A. Official Used Car Gu ... Continue reading

Pischetsrieder Out, Winterkorn In at VW

Nov 8, 2006

Washington DC November 8, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that in a sharp reversal, Volkswagen yesterday ousted its chief executive, Bernd Pischetsrieder, six months after he appeared to win an internal power struggle by signing a new five-year contract, reports The New York Times. Effective at the end of the year, ... Continue reading

Porsche Cars Introduces Porsche Travel Club to U.S.

Nov 8, 2006

ATLANTA--For the first time in the United States, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is introducing the internationally renowned Porsche Travel Club. While the Porsche Driving Experience offers driving courses throughout the year at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, the Porsche Travel Club will feature spe ... Continue reading

Bristol Adds 'FIGHTER T' To Fighter Line Up

Nov 8, 2006

· Twin turbocharged and intercooled 8 litre V10 engine · 1012 bhp at 5600 rpm · 1036 lb.ft of torque at 4500 rpm · Bristol Cars have over a quarter of a century of turbocharging experience, for, in January 1980 they introduced UK’s first turbocharged car – the Bristol Beaufighter · Functional e ... Continue reading

The Truth About Cars Website Names Its Ten Worst Automobiles for 2006

Nov 8, 2006

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--The Truth About Cars website (TTAC) has revealed the ten winners of its first annual “Ten Worst Automobiles Today” awards. According to the site’s readers, the very worst vehicles sold in America today are… GM’s minivans. For voting purposes, TTAC lumped all four of GM’s ... Continue reading

Volvo Expanding Range Of Bioethanol-Powered FlexiFuel Cars

Nov 8, 2006

GOTHENBURG - November 8, 2006: Volvo Cars is launching FlexiFuel models powered by renewable bioethanol on several European markets this autumn. The green model range is also being extended and even Volvo’s new C30 will be offered with eco-optimised FlexiFuel power. Eight new markets “Interest in ethanol as a ... Continue reading

ICEM Co-Sponsors L.A. Auto Show's Design Challenge

Nov 8, 2006

Los Angeles Design Studios Compete to Create the Environmentally Sustainable Vehicle of the Future DETROIT, Nov. 7 -- ICEM, a global supplier of automotive design software, is a co-sponsor of the Los Angeles Auto Show's Design Challenge which will culminate with the winning entry being unveiled on November 30 at the L. ... Continue reading

News From USW: Union Explains New Harley Davidson Contract Proposal with Membership

Nov 8, 2006

MILWAUKEE, Wis.--News From USW: Following the rejection of a tentative labor agreement on Oct. 16, between United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2-209 and Harley Davidson, the union is returning to its membership with a revised tentative agreement that is expected to add more than 100 new jobs and protect the existing 1,600 ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Names Chevrolet Silverado '2007 Best Redesigned Vehicle'

Nov 8, 2006

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 8 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, announces the Chevrolet Silverado as the winner of the '2007 Best Redesigned Vehicle' award. According to the kbb.com editorial team, the newly redesigned Chevrolet Silverado is being honored for its uniq ... Continue reading

Research & Markets: Nanjing Motor Group Acquired MG Rover for Over £50 Million

Nov 8, 2006

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c44655) has announced the addition of China Automotive Industry Report (Merger & Reorganization) 2005-2006 to their offering. Having experienced a "Golden Period" in H2 2005, the Chinese automobile market will be influenced by more industr ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi's New Pajero Sales Top 2,200 per Month

Nov 8, 2006

Tokyo, Nov 7, 2006 (JCN) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced that its Pajero sales have topped 2,200, which was three times more than the forecasted 700, from October 4 to November 3. According to the survey, the long body Pajero accounted for 84%, and short body for 16 % in the sales order. EXCEED was most ... Continue reading

GM Announces Quarterly Dividend

Nov 8, 2006

DETROIT November 7, 2006; General Motors Corp.today announced a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.25 per share on GM common stock. The dividend is payable Dec. 9, 2006, to holders of record as of Nov. 17, 2006. The dividend is unchanged from the previous quarter. ... Continue reading