U.K. Searches for Small Cars Increase Dramatically on Desperate Seller
Oct 3, 2006
Dear Editorial, Please find below the latest news from Desperate Seller. I hope this is of interest. Kind Regards Katie Olver Searches for Small Cars Increase Dramatically on Desperate Seller Luton, United Kingdom â 3 October 2006 â Following the high fuel prices consumers have endured over the past few month ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2006
FREDERICK, Colo., Oct. 3 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received a $3 million follow-on production order for additional vehicle electric auxiliary motors. The new order is in addition to previously announced orders for 30,000 motors. Pr ... Continue reading
Hyundai Rolls Out First Models with Standard XM Satellite Radio
Oct 3, 2006
2007 Santa Fe is first Hyundai to offer XM as a standard feature MONTGOMERY, Ala., Oct. 3 -- Hyundai and XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading satellite radio service, today announced production of the first Hyundai vehicles with standard, factory-installed XM Satellite Radio. The first all-new 2007 Santa Fe equipp ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Rolls Out New Fall Incentive Rates on Select GM Vehicles
Oct 3, 2006
Offers Financing Rates as Low as 3.9% APR for 60 Months on Popular GM Vehicles DETROIT October 2, 2006: GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industryâs top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, announced today a new nationwide fall rate incentive program on select GM vehicles. The new rate incentive offer ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Fights for Affordable Steel
Oct 3, 2006
Washington DC October 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and Nissan have joined together to fight for an end to duties on high value steel â the first time the six automakers have banded in support of a major trade issue, reports Automotive News. A typical veh ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2006
TROY, Mich., Oct. 2 -- A landmark study, Automotive Competitive Challenges -- Going Beyond Lean, released today by veteran consultants Jim Harbour and Laurie Harbour-Felax, president, Harbour-Felax Group found that numerous structural, cultural and philosophical barriers contribute to an average of $2,400 per vehicle p ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 6.5% decrease in September overseas sales
Oct 2, 2006
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6722 Kia Motors posts 6.5% decrease in September overseas sales - 71,646 Kia vehicles sold overseas in September - Sales in Nort ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Lowers Fuel Price to Zero!
Oct 2, 2006
Monaco Coach Corporation and Monaco Financial Services Team Up to Offer Free Fuel and No Payments for Six Months COBURG, Ore., Oct. 2 -- Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, announced today that through Monaco Financial Services (MFS), it will offer qualified bu ... Continue reading
Oct 2, 2006
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Mazda Launches Distribution Operations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Oct 2, 2006
HIROSHIMA - October 2, 2006: Mazda Motor Europe, Mazda Motor Corporation's European affiliate, announced that it commenced operation today of two new national sales companies (NSCs) in the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, with official transfer of distribution from Mazda's long-standing distributor, Auto Palace Prah ... Continue reading
Nissan To Shift Some North America Production to Japan
Oct 1, 2006
TOKYO, Oct 1, 2006; Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co Ltd plans to move some of its manufacturing operations to Japan from North America as part of its efforts to improve profitability, the Nihon Keizai (Nikkei) business daily reported on Sunday. Production of two Nissan models -- the Quest minivan and the Infiniti ... Continue reading
Dacia Logan MCV Launched at the Mondial de l'Automobile Paris 2006
Sep 30, 2006
Paris Motor Show September 29, 2006; Dacia extends its range of models with the launch of Logan MCV (Multi Convivial Vehicle). Logan MCV revolutionizes the world of family saloons with a 1.5 dCi diesel engine, a genuine benchmark in terms of fuel consumption and a capability to seat up to seven adult passengers. Logan ... Continue reading
Opel Antara and Chevrolet WTCC Ultra Concept World Premiere at the Mondial de l'Automobile Paris
Sep 30, 2006
Paris Motor Show September 29, 2006; Opel has launched on the European market its first product for the SUV and crossover segment, the Opel Antara. Since 1998, the share of SUV and crossover segment in Europe has grown from 3% to 6% of the total market, GM officials said. During the press conference, GM also unveiled t ... Continue reading
Dodge Unveils "Avenger " at Paris Motor Show (Video)
Sep 30, 2006
Paris Motor Show September 29, 2006; Dodge may expand the D-segment (mid-size sedan market) with its Avenger concept. The four-door vehicle, which was presented during the Mondial de l'Automobile Paris 2006, uses a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine and offers a lower rear diffuser to reduce vehicle drag and improve fuel ef ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2006
* State Police Program Uses GEMs and "Drink Busters" Goggles to Show What It's Like Behind the Wheel After Drinking * Demonstration at Oakland County Traffic Safety Meeting What: Demonstration of Michigan State Police EPIC program (Education & Prevention of Impaired Crashes), which uses DaimlerChrysler's GEM electric v ... Continue reading
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