Cummins Announces 6.7L Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel Engine
Sep 29, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. announced today the availability of its Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel engine for the 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 models beginning January 2007, providing increased performance for outstanding towing capability and drivability. The Cummins Turbo Diesel will feature increased displacement of 6.7 li ... Continue reading
Saturn Aura, Chevy Aveo, Saturn Sky; Jaguar XKR and Others in "Letter from Europe"
Sep 28, 2006
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Where is the âHâ ? was my question. The man Iâve asked seemed puzzled but cottoned on after a second or two. Oh, he said with a smile, I am not Hungarian, my family are from Croatia. For those uninitiated with Central European names I should explain ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Company to Restructure Its North American Operations, Reduce Global Costs
Sep 28, 2006
* Fifty-nine branches will combine with six existing service centers, consolidating originations and servicing functions in the United States. * Dealers will continue to be served by sales personnel located in their markets; consolidated operations will provide dealers with extended hours of service and faster contract ... Continue reading
TheCarConnection's Coverage of the Paris Motor Show.
Sep 28, 2006
Also, don't miss the first hands-on drive of the new Chrysler Sebring, Volvo S80, and Chrysler Aspen, along with spy shots of Porsche's Panamera, Hyundai's Veracruz, and more, this week. DETROIT, Sept. 28 -- It's been called the City of Lights, and this week, the spotlight is clearly shining on Paris, home of the Mondi ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts September Auto Sales: Mid-Size SUV Sales on the Rise
Sep 28, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.38 million units, a 4.1 percent increase from September 2005, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This September had 26 selling days, one more than last September. When adjuste ... Continue reading
All-New 2007 Honda CR-V Goes on Sale
Sep 28, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 28 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced the all-new 2007 Honda CR-V is debuting today at dealerships nationwide. Prices for the 2007 Honda CR-V range from $20,600 for the CR-V LX model to $26,000 for the CR-V 4-WD EX-L model. Honda's Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognit ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2006
As New Truck Comes to Market, Texas Region's Sales for Toyota Counter Industry-Wide Trends DALLAS, Sept. 28 -- At the State Fair of Texas preview today, Toyota rolled out for the first time two prototypes of its 2007 Tundra pickup truck, which will be assembled in its new billion-dollar truck plant in San Antonio. To v ... Continue reading
Ford Intro's New F-Series Super Duty in Texas
Sep 28, 2006
DALLAS, September 28, 2006 â The all-new 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty, the industryâs leading heavy-duty work truck and a mainstay of businesses throughout America, was unveiled today on the eve of the 2006 State Fair of Texas. The fair, which routinely attracts approximately 3 million visitors during a 24 d ... Continue reading
Ford in Paris : iosisX Concept
Sep 28, 2006
PARIS , September 28, 2006 â Ford of Europe's Design team has interpreted the Company's distinctive new 'kinetic design' form language in an exciting new crossover concept - the iosis X â which makes its debut at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. "We're calling this car iosis X as a deliberate link to our 'kinetic d ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Announces It Will Sell the Exciting New C30 in the U.S. Market
Sep 28, 2006
PARIS, Sept. 28 -- In conjunction with Volvo Cars dramatic unveiling of the all-new C30 at today's Paris Motor Show, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) announced that it will bring the car to the U.S. market no earlier than the 2008 model year. The announcement comes just nine months after the C30 Design Concept w ... Continue reading
Bon Jour From Our Man At The Paris Motor Show
Sep 28, 2006
BON JOUR FROM THE PARIS AND THE MONDIAL DE AUTOMOBILE By Marty Bernstein, Special Correspondent Paris, France â 28 September 2006 Fly almost 5,000 miles to Paris and the primary buzz at the show is: Will there be an alliance between Renault, Nissan and General Motors? And thatâs not just from U.S. based autom ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2006
120 consumers prove how muddy they are willing to get to win an all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in the "Jeep(R) Stick in the Mud" challenge WHAT: Daring fairgoers will have to roll up their sleeves and their pant legs when they dive into a mess of fun on the opening day of the State Fair of Texas during the "Jeep( ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2006
PARIS--Porscheâs 2007 911 Targa 4 / 4S and 2007 911 GT3 RS made their world auto-show debut today at the Paris Auto Show. For the first time, the sun-loving Targa models will be available exclusively with permanent all-wheel drive and a rear body profile that is 44 millimeters (1.73 in.) wider than the standard 91 ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2006
Engine available in January on new 2007 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 models * Increased output with 350 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque * New, fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission features best-in-class gear-ratio spread; standard Electronic Range Select (ERS) * First-ever integrated exhaust brake available direct ... Continue reading
Production of the Next-Generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Begins at BMW Manufacturing Co.
Sep 28, 2006
SPARTANBURG, S.C.--The first next-generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle was produced at BMW Manufacturing Co. in Upstate South Carolina on Wednesday. The 4.8-liter (eight-cylinder) Titanium Silver X5 comes with Nevada Black leather interior with Walnut Burr wood trim. The new X5s will be held at the factory until there ... Continue reading
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