Lotus Cars' "Rent-A-Dream" Program
Oct 12, 2006
ATLANTA--Lotus Cars USA, Inc., the exclusive distributor for Lotus sports cars in the United States and Canada, announced today the addition of Enterprise Rent-A-Car contracting for an initial fifty (50) Lotus Elise exotic sports cars. These particular vehicles are being targeted for the following markets: Las Vegas, L ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Volkswagen GTI Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 200 hp @ 5100 rpm/207 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 101.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 164.9 x 68.3 x 56.7 in. Tires: P225/45R17H Cargo volume: 41.8 cu. ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Results
Oct 12, 2006
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the leading United States motor home manufacturer, today reported financial results for the Companyâs fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006 ended August 26, 2006. Net income for the fourth quarter was $9.3 million, compared to net income of $15.4 million for the fourth ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Builds New Research EV, 'i MiEV' for Joint Research with Power Companies
Oct 12, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Builds New Research EV, 'i MiEV' for Joint Research with Power Companies Mitsubishi Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 12, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has built a new research vehicle, the Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle (MiEV)*1 ... Continue reading
2007 Audi Q7 Receives Five-Star Crash Test Ratings from NHTSA
Oct 12, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 12 -- The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week gave the 2007 Audi Q7 their highest-possible ratings for front and side crash protection. The Audi Q7 received five-star ratings for driver and passenger protection in frontal crash tests, and five-star ratings for ... Continue reading
GM Portugal Plant Workers Agree To Closing
Oct 12, 2006
LISBON, Oct 12, 2006; Reuters reported that General Motors and its workers in Portugal have reached an agreement, after months of talks, on severance terms over the planned December closure of its Azambuja assembly plant in Portugal, GM said on Thursday. Under the terms, each worker will receive two months' salary for ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Sets Record for Quarterly Revenue and Earnings
Oct 12, 2006
Worldwide Retail Sales of Motorcycles Climb 8.9 Percent New Share Repurchase Program Authorized MILWAUKEE, Oct. 12 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced record revenue and earnings per share for its third quarter ended September 24, 2006. Revenue for the quarter was $1.64 billion compared to $1.43 billion in the yea ... Continue reading
Chinese Automaker SAIC Motor Corp. to Launch Own-Brand Car
Oct 12, 2006
SHANGHAI, China October 12, 2006; The AP reported that Chinese automaker SAIC Motor Corp., the local partner of both General Motors Corp. and Volkswagen AG, says it will launch its first own-brand car, the Roewe, on Oct 24. The company held a name-launching ceremony Thursday in Shanghai. State-owned SAIC set up a new c ... Continue reading
Toyota China Sales Double, Out Paces Ford and VW
Oct 12, 2006
SHANGHAI October 12, 2006; Fang Yan writing for Reuters reported that Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. more than doubled its vehicle sales in China in this year's first nine months, outpacing rivals and the market thanks to accelerated expansion in the world's second largest auto arena. The relative latecomer to China moved ... Continue reading
Automotive Sourcing Portal to Allow Viable International Online Commercial Transactions
Oct 12, 2006
DETROIT & SHENZHEN, China--Automakers and suppliers worldwide will benefit from the creation of the worldâs largest online business-to-business automotive sourcing portal, which was announced today in Shenzhen, China. The portal will allow automotive industry buyers and sellers worldwide to interact and perform co ... Continue reading
Lincoln Debuts Campaign Spotlighting Black Entrepreneurs
Oct 12, 2006
* The new Lincoln campaign, 'Entrepreneur,' presents the 2007 Lincoln MKX and redesigned 2007 Lincoln Navigator. * 'Entrepreneur' tells the real-life stories of Black entrepreneurs who have reached higher and achieved the 'American Dream.' * The redesigned Lincoln urban website, www.lincolnlounge.com, will host exclusi ... Continue reading
Carlsson Unleashes CK50 Tuning Package For The GL-Class
Oct 12, 2006
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 11th, 2006 At 1:30 PM CST In the world of Mercedes tuners, it's difficult to find any company that can match the sheer beauty, elegance and grace exuded by all of Carlsson's offerings; and their newest model, the CK50, is no exception. Based on the all-powerful GL500, Carlsson ... Continue reading
Midwest Bronco 40th Anniversary Round-Up
Oct 12, 2006
For immediate release Morton Grove, IL Oct. 11, 2006 Big Turnout for Midwest Bronco 40th Anniversary Round-Up A few years ago a small group of guys from suburban Chicago got together to form a loose group who all had a passion for the Early Bronco. From time to time they would get together for a barbeque or meet down a ... Continue reading
Honda Introduces All-New CR-V in Japan
Oct 12, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Introduces All-New CR-V CR-V Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 12, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the introduction of an all-new version of its popular CR-V sport utility vehicle. When it first debuted in 1995, the CR-V created a new segment in the ... Continue reading
"OBNOXIOUS ODOR" A Lemon Makes
Oct 11, 2006
PRESS RELEASE "OBNOXIOUS ODOR" IN A BENTLEY MAKES THE CAR A "LEMON" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A jury, in Orange County, California, has determined that a "smelly" 2001 Bentley Arnage is a "lemon" under California's consumer protection statutes. The verdict, which was delivered on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, obligates Bentle ... Continue reading
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