2008 Mercury Mariner Introduced
Oct 8, 2006
THE 2008 MERCURY MARINER EXHIBITS A NEW LOOK, SOPHISTICATION AND FLAIR 2008 Mercury Mariner Download Press Kit 2008 Mercury Mariner â featuring a new look inside and out â goes on sale in early 2007. An all-new interior showcases a fresh design direction for all Mercury products. Innovative refinements help r ... Continue reading
Chevy HHR Panel Delivers Style, Function And Fun In A New, Segment-Exclusive Configuration
Oct 8, 2006
The 2007 HHR Panel, designed for a myriad commercial and private uses, adds a new dimension of functionality to the popular HHRâs lineup of stylish, efficient vehicles. The HHR Panel features windowless side panels and rear cargo doors in place of conventional rear doors. A flat load floor provides more than 57 cu ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Number One Seller in UK in September 2006
Oct 8, 2006
BRENTWOOD, Essex, 5 October, 2006 â Ford is on course for 30 years as Britain's top selling car brand thanks to surging sales of the new "56" plate models to private buyers. For the first time in 2006, the Ford Fiesta became the UK's favourite car, displacing the Ford Focus to second place. In total over 70,000 "5 ... Continue reading
Toyota Quality Concerns Delay New Corolla
Oct 7, 2006
TOKYO, Oct 7, 2006; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp will push back the North American launch of its new Corolla from 2007 to 2008 in order to maintain quality, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) reported on Saturday. Toyota, Japan's top auto maker, has been plagued this year by a rising number of vehicle recalls ... Continue reading
BMW Creates Limited Edition Vehicles For Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog
Oct 7, 2006
Behind-the Scenes Tour of BMW in Munich and Breath-taking drive on Autobahn included in Fantasy Package WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - October 3, 2006: Christmas is coming early this year, as BMW and Neiman Marcus partner to create the ultimate driving fantasy. BMW is offering, exclusively through the legendary Neiman Marcus Chr ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reveals Atacama Crafter Concept
Oct 7, 2006
WOLFSBURG - October 7, 2006: Volkswagen has revealed a striking off-road vehicle based on the recently-launched Crafter van. Named Atacama, after the desert in South America, the four-wheel drive concept is the product of the Design Centre in Wolfsburg, Germany, and could become a limited production vehicle. âThe ... Continue reading
General Motors Statement Regarding the Resignation of Jerome B. York from the GM Board of Directors
Oct 7, 2006
DETROIT, Oct. 6, 2006; GM has received Mr. York's resignation from the GM Board of Directors, effective today. Under the direction of the GM Board, we remain focused on our North America turnaround, where we are making real progress, progress that is well ahead of what some skeptics thought possible. Over the past 12 m ... Continue reading
New Models Unveiled at South Florida Auto Show
Oct 7, 2006
MIAMI, Oct. 6, 2006; Opening day at the South Florida International Auto Show presented by Allstate featured debuts of new models by Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mercury, Bentley, Chevrolet, Nissan and Subaru. The 36th edition of the annual show opened for a 10-day run at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Those who atten ... Continue reading
Text of Jerome York Resignation Letter to GM Board
Oct 7, 2006
Mr. George Fisher Lead Director General Motors Corporation Dear George: Based on my experience in the GM board room situation since I was elected to the board of directors some eight months ago, I have concluded there is little point in my remaining on the board. While everyone can rightfully feel good that we have suc ... Continue reading
ASV Introduces All New ScoutTM SC-50 Rubber Tracked Utility Vehicle
Oct 7, 2006
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--ASV, Inc. has extended its patented rubber track undercarriage technology to the utility vehicle market with the introduction of its new Scout SC-50 rubber tracked utility vehicle. Targeted to a host of new markets and applications, the Scout SC-50 is the first rubber tracked utility vehicle in the ... Continue reading
Latest Updates from the Light Vehicle Manufacturing Industry
Oct 7, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c43167) has announced the addition of Light Vehicle Manufacturing - September 2006 Issue to their offering. Light Vehicle Manufacturing is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the manufacturing ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing on 2007 LS 460 and LS 460 L Full-Size Luxury Sedans
Oct 6, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 6 -- Lexus today announced pricing for the all-new 2007 LS 460 and the company's first-ever long-wheelbase model, the LS 460 L. The fourth-generation LS blends new levels of performance, sophistication, contemporary styling, and luxury refinements while redefining the full-size luxury-sedan segme ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006.5 Kia Optima LX Yes, despite all of the crossover SUVs on the market today, people still buy cars. And mid-size sedans are the most popular cars made. There are a couple that have a seemingly eternal lock on the top spots, and many other contenders, close and not so close. Kia ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Starts 'Pajero Forest & Local Mountain Restoration Initiative'
Oct 6, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Starts 'Pajero Forest & Local Mountain Restoration Initiative' Hayakawa-cho Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 04, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that it is taking the launch of new Pajero as an opportunity to start an initiative, the ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Shares Rise with News of No GM Alliance
Oct 6, 2006
Washington DC October 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that shares of Nissan and Renault rose 3.5 percent on Thursday as investors reacted positively to news that alliance talks with General Motors had been terminated. Investors and analysts had worried that the possible alliance with GM would prove to be a burde ... Continue reading
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