American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Reggaeton' Concept Vehicle at 2006 South Florida Auto Show
Oct 6, 2006
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line MIAMI, Oct. 6 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 South Florida Auto Show with its full line of exciting cars and SUVs, including th ... Continue reading
Mercedes Car Group Notes Worldwide Sales Decrease Of 1.5%
Oct 6, 2006
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 6th, 2006 At 8:50 AM CST In this week's second round of financial statements, DaimlerChrysler is reporting today that worldwide sales of the Mercedes Car Group, composed of the Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart brands, fell 1.5% for the month of September to 116,100 units, brin ... Continue reading
Internet Plays Increasing Role for Car Buyers
Oct 6, 2006
Washington DC October 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that a recent survey from consulting firm Capgemini found that over 80 percent of consumers used the web during the car buying process, twice as many as 2004 and four times as many as 2002, reports USA Today. AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson says that while few pe ... Continue reading
BMW Individual Introduced in Miami
Oct 6, 2006
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GMAC LLC Exercises Option to Purchase Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2003-02
Oct 6, 2006
DETROIT October 5, 2006; GMAC LLC announced today that it will exercise its option to purchase the remainder of the Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2003-2 on Oct. 16, 2006. This will result in a termination of all of the outstanding Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2003-2 Class A-4a 1.960% Asset Backed Notes, ... Continue reading
Further Progress with Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology
Oct 6, 2006
Stuttgart/Brussels, Oct 05, 2006; With limited oil supplies and rising energy prices, public awareness of new types of drive system, such as fuel cells, is growing. Against this background, the third general assembly of the European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform (HFP) in Brussels is focusing on current dev ... Continue reading
Toyota to provide virtual drunk driving experience
Oct 6, 2006
NAGOYA October 6, 2006; Japan Today reported theat Toyota Motor Corp said Thursday it will offer a virtual experience of driving a car under the influence of alcohol for visitors at its safety training center at Fuji Speedway circuit in Shizuoka Prefecture. The program will be available from Wednesday in addition to cu ... Continue reading
Honda recalls 240,000 units in 3 models
Oct 6, 2006
, TOKYO October 6, 2006; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co said Thursday it will recall a total of 240,000 vehicles in the Life, Odyssey and Civic models due to possible defects. ... Continue reading
Nissan's Xtronic CVT Technology Delivers
Oct 6, 2006
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. introduced its first version of the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to the Japanese market in the 1992 March compact. Since then, Nissan has made a number of industry-leading advances in CVT technology that have allowed it to expand the application of the advanced transmission for use wi ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics announces agreement with Ford Motor Company
Oct 6, 2006
TORONTO, Oct. 5 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced it has signed an agreement with Ford Motor Company to enable Azure to develop a hybrid electric powertrain ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2006
International Trade Commission to Hold Hearing on Ending Duties on 'Corrosion Resistant Steel' WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- In an unprecedented move underscoring their serious concern over access to competitively-priced steel, the six largest automobile companies with manufacturing facilities in the United States today jointl ... Continue reading
BMW M6 Convertible in Nieman-Marcus Holiday Catalog
Oct 5, 2006
October 5, 2006; BMW is offering the 2007 Limited Edition Individual M6 Convertible and ultimate driving fantasy in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book this year. The driving fantasy features a flight to Germany where you'll drive the Limited Edition M6 Convertible fresh from the assembly line and on the famed Autobahn. ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Debuts New Retail Environment
Oct 5, 2006
- Subaru of Plano celebrates Grand Opening with special guest Travis Pastrana - DALLAS, Oct. 5 -- An all-glass view into the showroom, granite surfaces, and high, open spaces: Welcome to the next-generation Subaru of America dealership, where these elements of comfort and quality are just some of the design upgrades Su ... Continue reading
Honda CRV Breaks New Ad Campaign
Oct 5, 2006
What do you CRaVe? Ad Campaign for the All-New Honda CR-V Celebrates Consumers Cravings RPAâs Integrated National Ad Campaign Includes Broadcast, Print, Interactive, In-Theater, Outdoor and Events Santa Monica, Calif., Sept. 28, 2006 â A fully integrated national advertising campaign for the all-new Honda CR- ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Helps Start Your Own Garage Band
Oct 5, 2006
BUY A NEW 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GET A FREE GUITAR â HONEST. By Marty Bernstein Marketing & Advertising Editor The Auto Channel GWPâs or gifts with purchase, a long time staple of fragrance and cosmetic brands sold in department stores is coming to Volkswagen dealers in America. VW has teamed up with guitar industry ... Continue reading
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