Electric Car Leader ZAP Plugs Into Europe; ZAP CEO in Talks With High Level Auto Execs
Sep 19, 2006
LONDON--Sept. 19, 2006--Recognizing Zero Air Pollution as the way of the future, some of the world's top automobile manufacturers, distributors and engineering companies have invited ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) and its Chief Executive Officer, Steven Schneider, to Europe to discuss potential financial and strategic partnerships ... Continue reading
Anti-Rollover Technology: The Next Great Safety Advancement - VIDEO STORY
Sep 19, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC - September 19, 2006: The National Highway Safety Administration is touting anti-rollover technology as the greatest safety advancement since the seatbelt. They're hoping that this feature becomes standard within five years. ... Continue reading
Car Rentals New Form of Test Driving - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Sep 19, 2006
DETROIT - September 19, 2006: A new trend among consumers looking to buy a new car is testing driving their vehicles at auto rental agencies. Since consumers want to test drive potential purchases for more than 15-minutes, many are using car rentals as a new resource. Automobile manufacturers like General Motors have r ... Continue reading
Daimler Announces Deeper Production Cuts at Chrysler - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Sep 19, 2006
NEW YORK - September 19, 2006: Daimler-Chrysler is cutting second half retail shipments at Michigan based Chrysler unit by more than originally planned. CLICK BELOW to watch the Bloomberg TV news story. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show 2006 in Hanover
Sep 19, 2006
50 vehicles occupying 11,000 m2 in Hall 14/15 from Mercedes-Benz alone; divided into trucks, vans, special-purpose vehicles and buses and coaches; three thematic islands presenting competence in technology and innovation World premieres: New Sprinter, Unimog U 20, Tourismo, Citaro K and Sprinter minibuses from Mercedes ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2006
TOKYO, September 19, 2006 â Lexus started sales in Japan today of the LS460âthe flagship sedan of the Lexus lineupâthrough "Lexus" dealers nationwide. LS460 "version S" (with options) The LS460 is designed to appeal to the sensitivities of drivers and passengers alike as a way of providing the superior e ... Continue reading
Better Gas Mileage Is Detroit's Safest Route to Fiscal Health
Sep 19, 2006
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 18 -- Financially strapped domestic automakers could turn their losses to profits at the expense of foreign car companies by improving fuel-economy performance across their model lineups -- with Ford Motor Co. reaping the greatest profits, according to a new study by the University of Michigan's ... Continue reading
Hyundai Applauds NHTSA Call for Standard ESC
Sep 19, 2006
Life-Saving Electronic Stability Control Technology Already Standard on 73 Percent of Hyundai Sales Volume FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Hyundai Motor America, a strong advocate for standardizing the most effective safety technologies, praises the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for its pr ... Continue reading
Jackie Weiss compete is competing for one of four 2007 $40,000 Formula BMW USA Junior scholarships
Sep 19, 2006
JACKIE WEISS is competing for one of four 2007 $40,000 Formula BMW USA Junior scholarships, in Valencia Spain on September 18 - 19. From the pool of 28 talented drivers who passed the Formula BMW licensing course this year, 19 have received an invitation back to Valencia to compete for one of four 2007 $40,000 Formula ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Holds 2006 Women's Conference
Sep 19, 2006
State of Michigan's Lisa Webb Sharpe Leads Discussion of 'CAN DO Spirit' and Opportunities for Women FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 18 -- DaimlerChrysler Financial Services is holding a professional development seminar for more than 100 female managers and executive employees across the United States. The three-day con ... Continue reading
2007 North American International Auto Show Launches New Website and 100th Anniversary Screensaver
Sep 19, 2006
TROY, Mich., Sept. 18 -- Today, the North American International Show (NAIAS), one of the world's premier automotive events, launched an all new website and free, 100th Anniversary commemorative, downloadable screensaver. Featuring a fresh design and more content, the revamped site is geared to assist NAIAS enthusiasts ... Continue reading
Actress Roselyn Sanchez Presents One-Of-A-Kind Mercury Milan to Auction Winner in Motor City
Sep 19, 2006
- Actress Roselyn Sanchez, currently starring in the hit TV series "Without a Trace," presents the 2006 Mercury Milan Voga to Rick Schmidt, winner of the eBay auction for the customized vehicle designed by Ford GT designer Camilo Pardo - All proceeds from the auction will benefit MANA, A National Latina Organization co ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Scores 30th All-Time Manufacturers' Cup Title
Sep 18, 2006
Kevin Harvick's Win at the Sylvania 300 Helps Chevrolet Clinch its 30th Manufacturers' Cup Championship and 400th Win for the Chevy Monte Carlo DETROIT â Kevin Harvickâs victory of the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway on Sunday helped make history for Chevrolet, securing the 400th victory ... Continue reading
Ford Excercises Rights for Rover Brand Name
Sep 18, 2006
FRANKFURT, Sept 18, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co will exercise its right to buy the Rover brand name from German premium carmaker BMW, a spokesman for Ford's Premier Automotive Group (PAG) said on Monday. "We feel it is in interests of our Land Rover business to have the Rover brand," the spokesman said, a ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Retail Sales Price Hikes During the Model Year Have Become a Thing of the Past
Sep 18, 2006
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Competitive pressures are nearly eliminating new-vehicle price increases during a model year, according to real-time retail transaction data from the Power Information Network (PIN), a division of J.D. Power and Associates. To better reflect consumer demand for new vehicles, PIN da ... Continue reading
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