Chrysler Financial Enhances Dealership Point-of-Sale Technology
Aug 8, 2006
National Rollout of eContract Will Speed the Vehicle Delivery Process TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 8 -- Chrysler Financial today announced its automated contract origination process, "eContract," has reached three implementation milestones. * First U.S. automotive lender to offer both retail and lease electronic originat ... Continue reading
C.A.R.S. Management Briefing Seminar - Monday Report
Aug 8, 2006
By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau TheAutoChannel.Com Monday Report: Traverse City MI, August 7, 2006 Some folks checked in last night here in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan, the southern edge of what has become known as the âGold Coastâ of Northwest Michigan. TC is the site of the annual Management Briefing Se ... Continue reading
Nissan To Get New eK WAGON Supply from Mitsubishi
Aug 8, 2006
TOKYO - August 8, 2006: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. today announced they have signed an agreement under which Mitsubishi will supply Nissan with the next-generation eK WAGON mini-vehicle starting in the second half of fiscal year 2006. The next-generation model will replace the current eK WAGON ... Continue reading
Hybrid Owners Loyal to Brand, Manufacturer, Study Shows
Aug 8, 2006
Washington DC, August 7, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that hybrid owners are very loyal to brand and manufacturer, according to a recent study by the Power Information Network (PIN). The study found that nearly three out of four Toyota Prius owners trade their vehicles in for another Toyota vehicle. "An even hig ... Continue reading
Aug 8, 2006
DARTFORD, Englamd - August 7, 2006: Car sales are mushrooming like magic for Dartford-based Mazda UK as it celebrated its fifth anniversary at the weekend. So far this year, sales are up 10 per cent and heading for a record 50,000 units for 2006. Sales in the overall UK car market are down by four per cent so Mazda is ... Continue reading
New Head of Marketing at SEAT UK
Aug 8, 2006
August 8, 2006: Steve Robertson has been announced as the new Head of Marketing for SEAT UK. Taking up the reins with immediate effect, Steve takes over from Mark McKenna, who left the role in April to head up the Operations side of SEAT UKâs business. Steve, 46, brings over 17 years of valuable industry experienc ... Continue reading
Harbour-Felax Group, Jim Harbour Announce Landmark Automotive Study
Aug 7, 2006
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 7 -- Laurie Harbour-Felax, president, Harbour-Felax Group and Jim Harbour, retired chairman of Harbour Consulting today announced plans to publish an automotive competitive study documenting the major structural gaps that exist among North American automotive manufacturers. Harbour-Felax will ... Continue reading
Big Pickups Way Down in July; Future Rests on American Business
Aug 7, 2006
Washington DC August 7, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that american's thirst for full-sized pickups is waning, with sales through July dropping 15.3 percent and sales for the month alone down 35.9 percent, according to Automotive News. Since gas prices reached $3 a gallon across the U.S. this April, trade-in data ... Continue reading
Enova Awarded Major Contract for Sport Utility Trucks
Aug 7, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 7, 2006--Enova Systems, (OTCBB:ENOV)(AIM:ENV)(AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced today it has received a major contract from Phoenix Motorcars, to integrate ten (10) Sport Utility Trucks (SUT) with their 90 ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils Limited Edition Harrier Zagato
Aug 7, 2006
Tokyo, Aug 5, 2006 (JCN) - To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Toyota's Toyopet dealerships, the automaker has worked with the legendary design studio to produce the Harrier Zagato for the Japanese market. It was unveiled July 28 at the 2006 Tokyo Auto Gallery, a tuner/specialty car show now in its 6th year. Only 25 ... Continue reading
Lincoln Launches First Of Four New 2007 Models With "Dreams" Television Advertising Campaign
Aug 7, 2006
Lincoln premieres first television advertising for its âDreamsâ marketing platform this weekend. Dwyane Wade of NBA Championship-winning Miami Heat and Rocco Dispirito, nationally-recognized gourmet chef and author, will star in television ads for Navigator and all-new Lincoln MKX that will debut later in the ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results
Aug 7, 2006
- Revenue Increases 15% for the Quarter - Gross Margin Increases 15% for the Quarter - Gross Margin as a Percentage of Revenue Consistent with Second Quarter of 2005 at 55% - Net Income Increases 11% and Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share Increase 12% for the Quarter WESTWOOD, Mass., Aug. 7 -- LoJack Corporation reported ... Continue reading
Jeep Owners Converge on Road America for 12th Annual Camp Jeep
Aug 7, 2006
* Bumpy, muddy driving adventure arrives at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., Aug. 10-12 * The Blues Brothers, starring Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi, perform Saturday, Aug. 12 * Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, an air show and the National Anthem Project complement off-road driving trails and lifestyle activities WHAT: ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2006
ALGONA, Iowa, Aug. 7 -- Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: HYEG) (HEC) was incorporated in June of 2003. It was shortly thereafter that the naysayers began to cast their doubts about HEC president, Ted Hollinger's vision to create a hydrogen fueled power source using an internal combustion engine. "They all ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Receives Major Order For Mercedes-Benz Bus Chassis For Brazil
Aug 7, 2006
Biggest sale of Mercedes-Benz brand articulated bus chassis realized in Latin America ever Until spring 2007, all units will be delivered Stuttgart/São Paulo, Aug 07, 2006 DaimlerChrysler has sold a total of 1,055 Mercedes-Benz urban bus chassis to companies acting in the public transport in the city of São Paulo. Th ... Continue reading
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