Harbour-Felax Group, Jim Harbour Release Findings of Landmark Automotive Study
Sep 20, 2006
What: Press conference to announce results of a new landmark study, the North American Automotive Competitiveness Study, documenting the major structural gaps that exist among North American automotive manufacturers. The study analyzes the difference that exists today in profit per vehicle, provides insight into the co ... Continue reading
Certified Preowned Sales Flat in August
Sep 20, 2006
Washington DC September 20, 2006; The AIADA newslletter reported that Certified Pre-Owned sales for August were flat compared to August of 2005, down by 0.3 percent to 145,649 units, according to Autodata Corp. Autodata found the market share for domestic brands down 2.7 percent to 46.8 percent, while the share for Asi ... Continue reading
U.S. Congress Bill Would Offer $20 Billion Loan to Automakers for "Green Technologies"
Sep 20, 2006
Washington DC September 20, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Congressman Mike Rogers (R-MI-08), is looking to draft a bill which may give automakers up to $20 billion in federally backed loan guarantees to speed the development of "green technologies," including hybrid electric engines, flexible fuels and clean ... Continue reading
Ford to Offer 3 buyout Options to Salaried Workers
Sep 20, 2006
DETROIT September 20, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. will offer three buyout programs to U.S. salaried workers in an effort to cut 10,000 white-collar jobs by end of first quarter 2007, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Ford, following a $1.44 billion loss in the first half, is cutting both salaried and blue ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2006
Backup Assist and Other Sensing Technologies Also Garner High Consumer Interest in Europe WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 20 -- Before the market price is revealed, navigation systems are the most desired automotive technology among European consumers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 European Automotive ... Continue reading
Japanese Automakers Investing $1.7 Billion in New U.S. Plants
Sep 20, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC â September 20, 2006: Members of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) are spending an estimated $1.7 billion in the construction of four new U.S. auto and auto parts manufacturing plants, which are expected to employ an additional 4,680 American workers when all four new facilities ... Continue reading
GM's Holden Sends First "Chevy" Caprice and Luminas To Middle East
Sep 20, 2006
September 20, 2006: GM Holden has dispatched its first shipment of all-new generation export versions of Commodore, Statesman and Caprice from Adelaideâs AAT Port to its largest export market, the Middle East. The 500 cars, prepared as the Chevrolet Lumina and Chevrolet Caprice, are destined for ports throughout t ... Continue reading
Nissan To Test Intelligent Transportation System in Japan
Sep 20, 2006
Advanced road traffic system aimed at reducing accidents, easing congestion TOKYO - September 20, 2006): Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, announced in Japan last week that it would begin testing a newly developed intelligent transportation system which allows vehicle-to-infrastructure communication to help reduce traffic acciden ... Continue reading
New KIA pro-cee'd Points To Future Sporty Model
Sep 20, 2006
September 20, 2006: Kia Motors has revealed the first image of its latest concept car that is scheduled to debut at the Paris Motor Show next week. The strikingly styled concept, named pro_ceeâd, is based on the forthcoming three-door sporty hatch version of the all-new Kia ceeâd. This five-door family hatchb ... Continue reading
Honda to Strengthen Production System in Japan
Sep 20, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 20, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it will consolidate all motorcycle production in Japan at its Kumamoto Factory to strengthen the plant's global leader function for motorcycle production. The move is being made in response to the evolution of product and producti ... Continue reading
Rhino Off-Road Vehicles at Las Vegas SEMA Truck Trend Proving Ground October 31st - November 3, 2006
Sep 20, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2006--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), a business development company that acquires and consolidates outdoor activity based companies is pleased to announce that Rhino Off-Road Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary will be demonstrated at SEMA on the Truck Trend Proving Groun ... Continue reading
New Taxi Debuts to Industry Regulators Featuring Enhanced Comfort, Safety and Access for All
Sep 20, 2006
The Vehicle Production Group LLC "Re-invents" Industry with Unique, Purpose- Built Taxi Specifically for Taxi Use SEATTLE, Sept. 20 -- A new automaker is reinventing an old transportation business -- the taxi industry. Taxi regulators are getting the first look at Vehicle Production Group's "Standard Taxi" during the I ... Continue reading
Nissan to Appoint Volvo Trucks Dealers
Sep 20, 2006
HANOVER, September 20 -- Nissan announced today that it will appoint dealers from the Volvo owned dealer network in selected markets. The Nissan franchise for those dealers will include sales and after sales activities. The first phase of dealers will be appointed in Germany. Nissan does not intend to appoint Volvo dea ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Present Growing Chinese Auto Market Insight at International Forum
Sep 20, 2006
TIANJIN, China, Sept. 19 -- China's luxury car market, which consists of Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Porsche and Volvo, has grown more than 45 percent in just one year from 2004 to 2005, according to data released by R. L. Polk & Co. The provinces showing the most significant growth of the luxury market ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2006
Check Out Inside Out Community Arts This Sunday at the Abbot Kinney Street Festival in Venice, Calif. VENICE, Calif., Sept. 19 -- Inside Out Community Arts recently accepted the donation of a new Toyota Sienna minivan from Toyota Financial Services (TFS) to help shuttle kids around the community to Inside Out events an ... Continue reading
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