Harley-Davidson Foundation Gives $1 Million to Support Disabled American Veterans
Aug 16, 2006
CHICAGO, Aug. 15 -- Today at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) national convention in Chicago, Harley-Davidson announced a $1 million gift from the Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. to the DAV in support of the services DAV provides to America's veterans. The gift extends the Company's long-standing relationship with ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reports Q2 2006 Results
Aug 16, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--Aug. 15, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the thirteen weeks (second quarter) and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006. Operating Results Second Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ende ... Continue reading
Chrysler Introduces 2007 PT Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Aug 15, 2006
New Chrysler PT Cruiser model breezes in to kick off annual Woodward Dream Cruise Twelfth factory-customized limited-edition PT Cruiser celebrates an ultimate American driving road Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition achieves close to 30 mpg fuel economy More than 1 million PT Cruisers sold since i ... Continue reading
Lexus Reveals 2007 SC Pebble Beach Edition Hardtop Convertible
Aug 15, 2006
Fourth Annual Limited-Edition SC 430 Makes Its Debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Lexus Fashion Preview PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 15 -- In celebration of its exclusive partnership with the Pebble Beach Company, Lexus will introduce the fourth annual Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition retractable hardtop converti ... Continue reading
Quantum Technologies Supplying New Hybrid Technologies to Automakers - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Aug 15, 2006
August 15, 2007: Toyota is just one of the major car manufacturers investing in new fuel technologies. it's prius hybrid, which runs on a combination of gasoline and electricity, has been re-engineered to run on hydrogen. ... Continue reading
International Brands Top Customer Satisfaction Study
Aug 15, 2006
Washington DC August 15, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that for the second year in a row, Toyota led the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index for vehicles with a record score of 87 points on a scale of 100. The industry as a whole rose 1.3 percent to an average of 81 points, Reuters. Hond ... Continue reading
Ford Looks to Trim Metro Area Dealers in 18 Markets
Aug 15, 2006
Washington DC August 15, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that as Ford marches forward with revisions to its turnaround plan, it will urge some of its 4,300 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers in 18 metro markets â mainly Midwest and Northeast areas including Detroit â to voluntarily close or merge their ope ... Continue reading
Cool as an Ocean Breeze: Chrysler Introduces 2007 PT Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition
Aug 15, 2006
* New Chrysler PT Cruiser model breezes in to kick off annual Woodward Dream Cruise * 12th factory-customized limited-edition PT Cruiser celebrates an ultimate American driving road * Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition achieves close to 30 mpg fuel economy * More than 1 million PT Cruisers sold si ... Continue reading
Intelliprice to Provide Trade Valuation and Sales Leads to 4,200 Dealerships via FordDirect
Aug 15, 2006
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 15 -- FordDirect.com has selected Intelliprice(TM) to provide vehicle trade valuations and sales leads for its 4,200 participating dealerships. The Intelliprice vehicle valuation service will be accessible at the FordDirect website and on various Ford Motor Co. brand sites, including Ford and Lin ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Closing Quality Gap
Aug 15, 2006
MILWAUKEE--Aug. 15, 2006--Despite rising vehicle costs and gas prices, consumers are giving the auto industry its highest perceived quality rating in a decade, according to the Quarterly Quality Report, released today by the American Society for Quality (ASQ). The personal computer category also experienced significant ... Continue reading
ZAP Quarterly Revenues Up with Demand for Micro-Cars and Electric Vehicles
Aug 15, 2006
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Aug. 15, 2006--ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP), a company on the forefront of energy-efficient transportation with new technologies including electric and ethanol-fueled cars, posted a consecutive quarterly increase in revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. ZAP believes the increase in second quart ... Continue reading
All New BMW X5 To Be Priced From $46,595
Aug 15, 2006
Second Generation of the Original Sports Activity Vehicle Arrives in US Showrooms this November WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - August 14, 2006: The all-new 2007 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle arrives in US showrooms this November with a base MSRP of $46,595 for the six-cylinder X5 3.0si. The V8 X5 4.8i will be priced from $55,19 ... Continue reading
Aug 15, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, MI â August 15, 2006: North American consumers now have a chance to test-drive Europeâs top-selling convertibleâthe 2007 Volkswagen Eos, featuring a revolutionary five-panel roof that transforms a hardtop coupe roof with an integrated sunroof to an open convertible. The Eos, which goes on s ... Continue reading
The technology behind the new Mercedes-Benz CL-Class - PRE-SAFE®
Aug 15, 2006
The technology behind the new Mercedes-Benz CL-Class - PRE-SAFE®: Occupant protection in the new Mercedes coupé begins even before an accident occurs Stuttgart, Aug 14, 2006 The anticipatory PRE-SAFE® protection system is included in the standard safety equipment for the new CL-Class, which makes its market debut in ... Continue reading
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