Audi of America Reports Increased June 2008 Sales and Market Share
Jul 1, 2008
- Updated info - Audi the only luxury brand with year over year sales increase - Updated info - segment market share increases 1.8% - Audi posts sales increase of 5.3% - Audi A4 sales up HERNDON, Va., July 1 -- New data added below Audi's "Total Sales" on table -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today auto sales for th ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces June 2008 Sales
Jul 1, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for June of 75,847 units versus 92,213 units a year ago, a decrease of 17.7 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 18.5 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 11.9 percent. NNA in the first quarter of the fis ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports on Difficult Operating Trends
Jul 1, 2008
TULSA, Okla., July 1 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today commented on recent operating trends. "Our second quarter was below our expectations with challenges primarily in the areas of revenue per day and vehicle depreciation costs. In addition, the balance of the year looks less robust than we had forecasted ... Continue reading
First 50 Chery Hybrid Taxis Run on Beijing Streets
Jul 1, 2008
First-50-Chery-hybrid-taxis-run-on -Beij ing-streets.html Shanghai, July 1 (Gasgoo.com) In the days when fuel prices are soaring, a small number of gas-electric hybrid taxis running on the Beijing streets have arrested the attention of passengers and pedestrians alike, reported Beijing Evening News today. These hybrid ... Continue reading
Redesigned Subaru Forester Becomes Consumer Reports' Top-Rated Small Sport-Utility Vehicle
Jul 1, 2008
Forester outpoints Toyota RAV4 in CR's tests; Mitsubishi Outlander & Nissan Rogue rated "Very Good" YONKERS, N.Y., June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned Subaru Forester emerged as Consumer Reports' new top-rated small sport-utility vehicle, following testing of seven SUVs for the August issue. The Toyota RA ... Continue reading
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group Joins Ranks of Global Top 5 Automakers
Jul 1, 2008
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group joins ranks of Global Top 5 Automakers - Rapid climb from 11th in 1999 global rankings to 5th place in 2007 - Kia Motors to continue improvements in quality, design, eco-friendliness and brand innovation (SEOUL) July 1, 2008 -- With global sales of 3,961,629 units in 2007 the Hyundai-Kia Au ... Continue reading
2009 Ford Escape Delivers Best-in-Class Fuel Economy Among 4-Cylinder Compact SUVs
Jul 1, 2008
- The 2009 Ford Escape, equipped with a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, delivers best-in-class fuel economy in the small SUV segment with 28 highway/20 city mpg. - The 2009 Escape Hybrid remains the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet, delivering 34 city mpg ... Continue reading
Automotive Hall of Fame Classic to Feature Only GM Vehicles
Jun 30, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., June 30 -- The third annual Automotive Hall of Fame Classic, an exhibition limited to about 30 superior automobiles, will be held Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan. "The GM Century: The Men. The Machines." will feature only General Motors vehicles in celebrati ... Continue reading
Honda to Conduct Collaborative Testing of its Walking Assist Device
Jun 30, 2008
TOKYO, June 30 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin collaborative testing of its experimental walking assist device as from July 1, 2008, with Shinseikai Medical Group, Kasumigaseki-Minami Hospital (Kawagoe, Saitama prefecture). The device was created to support walking by the elderly and other people with weakened leg ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices Invoke Heightened Theft Deterrent Tactics
Jun 30, 2008
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 30 -- As fuel prices continue to escalate, thieves are taking advantage of traveling inventory -- Recreational Vehicles. Since many RVs carry up to 100 gallons of regular or diesel fuel, gas crooks have found them to be extremely profitable targets. Over the past year, gas siphoning crimes h ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2008 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Jun 30, 2008
Porsche Top Premium Brand, Ford Top Mainstream Brand, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Top Vehicle, Lincoln Navigator Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., June 30 -- An "ideal" is defined as an excellent or perfect example. In the annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), announced today by automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, owne ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento Awarded Top Ranking in 2008 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards
Jun 30, 2008
Kia SUV Named Best-in-Class in Midsize SUV Segment - Midsize SUV recognized for high owner satisfaction - Kia Motors ranks among top 10 in Mainstream Brand segment IRVINE, Calif., June 30 -- The 2008 Kia Sorento has been given the top ranking in the midsize SUV segment in AutoPacific, Inc.'s 2008 Ideal Vehicle Awards ( ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Lancer Recognized for Highest Owner Satisfaction In Compact Category
Jun 30, 2008
CYPRESS, CA - June 30, 2008: Adding to its impressive collection of industry awards and accolades, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer has been recognized as the compact car with the highest owner satisfaction rating, after receiving the 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award within the compact car category. Conducted by noted automot ... Continue reading
Mazda Launches New Sales Network in Turkey
Jun 30, 2008
HIROSHIMA - June 30, 2008: Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that its national sales company (NSC) in Turkey launched its new sales network in early June 2008. Mazda transferred responsibility for the Turkish market to Mazda Motor Europe (MME) in 2007, and the new NSC in Turkey was established in September 2007. Si ... Continue reading
Australia's Holden Celebrates its 60th Anniversary
Jun 30, 2008
In the Beginning - 1948-1958 - Holden's first Decade of Australian Cars This year, Holden will commemorate the 60th anniversary of Australiaâs own car, the 48-215. In the countdown to this significant anniversary, Holden will revisit the iconic models that cemented its place in Australian history, beginning with t ... Continue reading
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