BMW Hydrogen 7 - Introducing a New Era of Mobility - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Sep 12, 2006
MUNICH, Germany, September 12 -- BMW is the world's first car maker to present a hydrogen-drive car which has successfully completed the process of series development: The BMW Hydrogen 7 with its hydrogen combustion engine is the result of a consistent development strategy now rendering this trendsetting concept of sus ... Continue reading
No Mazda Vehicles on Car-Carrying Vessel Cougar Ace Will Be Sold as New
Sep 12, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 11 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that the Mazda vehicles aboard the car-carrying vessel, Cougar Ace, which ran into trouble on July 23, 2006, off the Alaskan coast, resulting in her listing some 60-plus degrees, will not be sold as new vehicles. "While we do not, at thi ... Continue reading
Scania Signs Up With Larsen & Toubro of India
Sep 12, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Sept. 11, 2006--Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) have reached an understanding to distribute trucks on the Indian market. Scania enters the market by targeting the construction segments, where there is a strongly increasing demand for robust western European heavy trucks ... Continue reading
Sep 11, 2006
SAN DIEGO â General Motors today announced a driveable version of the most technologically advanced automobile ever built â the Chevrolet Sequel, GMâs solution to provide the world with a cleaner, petroleum-free vehicle that is better in nearly every way. âGeneral Motors is proving that advanced tec ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV's First Dealer Meeting in Six Years a Huge Success
Sep 11, 2006
'Driving the Future' Message and Las Vegas Location Boosts Dealer Spirits and Sales RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 11 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, today announced the success of its 2006 National Dealer Meeting. The event -- Fleetwood's first in six years -- was held at Caesar's Palace in Las ... Continue reading
BMW To Be Featured Marque at The Glen in 2007
Sep 11, 2006
BMW To Be Featured Marque at The Glen in 2007 Watkins Glen, NY (September 9, 2006) - Watkins Glen International announced today that BMW will be the featured marque of the 2007 Zippo U.S. Vintage Grand Prix. The famed German automaker will also be the featured marque for the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival presented b ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Ranks Highest In J.D. Powers Environmental Index
Sep 11, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. September 11, 2006; Volkswagen of America, Inc. is the industryâs most environmentally friendly automaker according to J.D. Power and Associatesâ just-released, 2006 âAlternative Powertrain Study, â which includes the Automotive Environmental Index. Volkswagen places three produc ... Continue reading
Sep 11, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 11 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers posted a new Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) August sales record of 9,728 units, increasing 8 percent from August 2005 sales and rising 12 percent from July 2006 results. Year-to-date sales also set a record of 79,078 units, increasi ... Continue reading
The new Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: The Masterpiece Among Luxury Coupés
Sep 11, 2006
Stuttgart, Sep 11, 2006: This Fall, Mercedes-Benz is launching the culmination of more than 50 years of coupé tradition with the new CL-Class. The new two-door model combines peerless exclusivity and charismatic design with trailblazing technology which no other car brand is able to offer. The luxury coupé enters new ... Continue reading
Ford Launches "Innovation" Web Site
Sep 11, 2006
<a href="/link.html?http://www.ford.com/innovation">SEE ALSO: www.ford.com/innovation.com<p> DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 11, 2006 â From fuel technologies to video games, Ford Motor Company's new innovation Web site has something for everyone. The Web site, www.ford.com/innovation, complements the "Driving American Inn ... Continue reading
No Chinese Car Before Its Time
Sep 11, 2006
BEIJING, Sept 11, 2006; Lindsay Beck writing for Reuters reported that Chinese car makers should be wary of exporting to the U.S. and European markets before they are ready, a top automotive consultant said on Monday, warning they would not be able to compete on price alone. China's domestic car makers have been increa ... Continue reading
Honda Announces 2007 Powersports Models at Dealer Convention in Las Vegas
Sep 11, 2006
LAS VEGAS - September 11, 2006: 2007 Convention Model Highlights VTX1800T Tourer: Power trip. VTX power with touring capability. It's ready for the open road with saddlebags, a large, protective windshield and a supportive passenger backrest. It's ready to roll right of the showroom floor. VFR800/A: These colors don't ... Continue reading
Honda to sell Acura brand in China
Sep 11, 2006
Saturday, September 9, 2006 BEIJING â Honda Motor Co said Friday its wholly owned subsidiary, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co, will start importing and selling Acura brand cars in China late this month. Currently, Honda is selling the luxury brand only in North America. ... Continue reading
Toyota Breaks Ground for New Research Facilities in U.S.
Sep 11, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 11, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that it held a groundbreaking ceremony in Yorktown, Michigan, U.S.A., on Friday (local time) to mark the expansion of Toyota Technical Center (TTC), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA). ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Looks to Return to Profitability in China - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Sep 11, 2006
September 11, 2006 - Winfried Vahland, CEO of Volkswagen China, discusses company plans to turn things around in China in the coming year. CLICK BELOW to watch the story. ... Continue reading
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