Dodge Rams from St. Louis Run on Clean, American-Made Renewable Fuel
Oct 9, 2006
* Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Diesel Pickup Trucks Delivered to Customers Running on Biodiesel Fuel * Factory-Fueled with 5 Percent Biodiesel at DaimlerChrysler's St. Louis North Assembly Plant * A Home-Grown Solution to Nation's Energy, Environmental and Economic Challenges ST. LOUIS, Oct. 9 -- DaimlerChrysler will expand it ... Continue reading
Changes in DaimlerChrysler Legal Organization
Oct 9, 2006
* General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer William J. O'Brien retires after 23 years with the Company * Gerd T. Becht takes over as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer (Chefsyndikus), DaimlerChrysler AG * Richard D. Houtman is named Vice President and General Counsel of DaimlerChrysler Corporation AUBURN HILLS, Mich ... Continue reading
Kerkorian Pissed At GM's NO-GO Renault/Nissan Decision - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Oct 9, 2006
NEW YORK - October 9, 2006: Billionaire finance-guy Kirk Kerkorian is so angry with the General Motors' decision to break off talks with Renault/Nissan that he just may "take his ball and go home." Click below for the Bloomberg TV video story. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Announces Pricing for All-New 2007 Outlander
Oct 9, 2006
CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 9 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has announced pricing for its all-new, second-generation Outlander compact sport-utility vehicle. The larger, more powerful 2007 Outlander will start at a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $21,370 for a well- equipped ES front-wheel d ... Continue reading
Oct 9, 2006
CHICAGO, Oct. 9 -- As gas prices fall further below $3 a gallon, consumer searches for fuel-efficient vehicles have started to decline. According to the most recent Cars.com Consumer Search Index report, cars like the Toyota Prius, Toyota Yaris and Honda Insight top the list of new and used vehicles with the largest de ... Continue reading
New 2007 Hyundai Elantra Pricing Announced
Oct 9, 2006
Offers New Levels of Safety, Interior Space, Content and Unbeatable Value FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 9 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the all-new 2007 Elantra. Arriving at dealerships this month with a new lower starting price of $13,995 (including freight charges), Elantra brings more refinement ... Continue reading
HondaJet Goes on Sale at National Business Aviation Association Convention - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Oct 9, 2006
TORRANCE, CA - October 9, 2007: HondaJet, an innovative advanced light jet, will go on sale for the first time at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual meeting and convention, October 17-19 in Orlando, Florida. HondaJet, featuring a revolutionary over-the-wing engine mount and other technical advance ... Continue reading
Daihatsu Launches Fully Redesigned MOVE
Oct 9, 2006
OSAKA - October 9, 2006: Daihatsu Motor Company announced the launch in Japan of the fully redesigned mini vehicle MOVE on October 5. The redesigned MOVE has been completely updated from the platform to the engine and developed with the aim of evolving on a new level that transcends its class. Two models have been crea ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars To Unveil Three C30 Concept Cars At The 2006 SEMA Show
Oct 9, 2006
IRVINE, CA - October 9, 2006: Las Vegas is known for being the city full of surprises and risk, but even Sin City will be shocked to see what new tricks Volvo Cars will be unveiling at the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. From October 31- November 3 2006, Volvo will showcase three highly modifie ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Launches New Brand Campaign
Oct 9, 2006
'Way of Life' Brand Philosophy Taps Into Motorcycle Heritage BREA, Calif., Oct. 9 -- Following three years of record growth and on the heels of three major product introductions, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today launches a new brand campaign designed to more fully reflect its heritage as a company that bu ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision Announces 2006 Total Value Winners
Oct 9, 2006
SAN DIEGO October 9, 2006; Hyundai leads over many brands, including Toyota. GM proves that Asian and European makers are not out of reach. BMW and MINI top all brands as Total Value leaders. These are a few of the results from Strategic Vision's Total Value Index (TVI), which factors economic issues against the total ... Continue reading
Audi of America Names Factory Design Labs Interactive Agency of Record
Oct 9, 2006
DENVER, Oct. 9 -- Audi of America announced today that Denver-based Factory Design Labs has been selected as their new interactive agency of record. Factory Design Labs, the creative agency dedicated to developing unique communication solutions for their lifestyle-oriented clients, will partner with Audi of America to ... Continue reading
Oct 9, 2006
Verizon Business Provides Secure, Customized IP Solutions for Auto Manufacturer's Operations Worldwide BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 9 -- Verizon Business today announced that its 17-year global communications services agreement with DaimlerChrysler has been extended. In addition, Verizon Business will now deliver managed ... Continue reading
Oct 8, 2006
As a long time Mazda RX-7 convertible owner (1990) I have a soft spot in my heart and in my head for almost any new model from the Hiroshima based Mother Company. Over the years I have driven some great new cars from Mazdaâ¦the RX-Great (8), Mazda 3, MPV, MX-5 (Miata) and the Mazda6 Sport Wagon...so when on a trek ... Continue reading
The Microcar Concept From 100MPG Moonbeam Builder
Oct 8, 2006
The concept of a 'microcar' is that of building an enclosed automobile on a very small and light scale. This often means using motorcycle and motorscooter components. You might think this concept is new, so look at the website microcarmuseum.com How I poured over that website, studying every car. When I got to the 1977 ... Continue reading
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