Oshkosh Truck Finalizes Acquisition of AK Specialty Vehicles Inc.
Jul 31, 2006
OSHKOSH, Wis.--July 31, 2006--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of AK Specialty Vehicles, a leader in mobile medical, homeland security command and communications, and broadcast vehicles, from Healthtronics, Inc ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: Automobile & Motorcycle Stats - June 2006 & First Half of 2006
Jul 31, 2006
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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Special Interest Sites More Effective To Reach New Car Buyers
Jul 31, 2006
Online Advertisers are More Likely to Effectively Reach New-Vehicle Buyers at Travel, Special Interest and Finance Web Sites than Most Automotive Shopping Sites Editors Note: Our ad sales department has been touting this message for the past 10 years, now maybe the auto ad experts will wake up, before thay waste any mo ... Continue reading
Electronic Stability Control: The Next Great Safety Advance
Jul 31, 2006
By Les Jackson AIADA Contributing EditorThe seat belt â a simple, inexpensive piece of equipment â has saved huge numbers of lives and limited serious injuries in crashes since they were mandated in all passenger vehicles in the mid-60s. Since 1975, when only about 20% of people used them, seat belts have bee ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches the All-New 2007 Versa Marketing Platform 'Autoclaustrophobia'
Jul 31, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--July 31, 2006--Today, Nissan announces "autoclaustrophobia," a creative marketing platform to launch the all-new 2007 Nissan Versa. The campaign spoofs catchphrases of traditional pharmaceutical advertising, detailing the symptoms of "autoclaustrophobia" -- lack of leg room, headroom and space. The Ve ... Continue reading
Independent Tests Show Volkswagen Rabbit, Jetta and Passat are Leaders in Safety
Jul 31, 2006
IIHS and NHTSA recognize Volkswagen's innovative active and passive safety equipment AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 31 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the four-door 2006 Rabbit has been named a "Top Safety Pick-Silver" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the latest in a series of accola ... Continue reading
G55 AMG Kompressor Receives Power Boost And A Number Of Added Features
Jul 31, 2006
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on July 31st, 2006 At 8:40 AM CST Welcome back ladies and gentlemen; I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. To kick this off this blisteringly hot July morning, Mercedes has released details of what prospective G-Class owners can come to expect from the latest rendition of the G55 AMG K ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi to Make SIRIUS Satellite Radio Standard or Factory Option on All Models in 2007
Jul 31, 2006
SIRIUS to be Offered on Four Models This Fall and Full Vehicle Lineup Next Year NEW YORK, and CYPRESS, Calif., July 31 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Mitsubishi will offer SIRIUS as a standard feature or factory option on four models this fall, and throughout the enti ... Continue reading
Focus on Driving Program Teaches Teens Importance of Attentive Driving
Jul 31, 2006
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--July 31, 2006--Drivers face many distractions when they get behind the wheel of a car, such as eating, drinking, applying makeup, adjusting the radio, and using a cell phone. But teen drivers are especially susceptible to the dangers of distracted driving. To help teens in the Detroit metropoli ... Continue reading
LDV Holdings Sold to GAZ Group, a Leading Russian Automotive Manufacturer
Jul 31, 2006
LONDON, July 31 -- Sun European Partners, LLP ("Sun European Partners"), the European adviser to Sun Capital Partners, Inc., today announced the sale of its affiliate LDV Holdings Limited ("LDV") to GAZ International Limited. Under the deal, LDV, the specialist manufacturer of the multi-award-winning range of Maxus lig ... Continue reading
Ford has developed three distinct "Bold Moves" marketing campaigns
Jul 31, 2006
by Michael Collins, FCN Ford has developed three distinct "Bold Moves" marketing campaigns that speak directly to African-American, Hispanic and Asian-American customers. Together, the three audiences comprise more than 80 million people, nearly a fourth of the U.S. population. "Bold Moves focuses on the choices people ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Sedan Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Jul 30, 2006
With The Auto Channel's New Car Buyers Guide Rank by Specs you can view and rank all 2006 Honda Sedans by Combined Miles per gallon. ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Range Rover Sport HSE ENGINE: 4.4-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5500 rpm/315 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual shift mode WHEELBASE: 108.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.5 x 85.4 x 71.5 in. TIRES: P225/50YR19 CARGO VOLUME: 71.0 cu. ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Hyundai Azera SE Engine: 3.8-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 263 hp @ 6000 rpm/255 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with Shiftronic Wheelbase: 109.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 192.7 x 72.8 x 58.7 in. Tires: 225/60HR16 Cargo volume: 16.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2006
SAY HELLO TO âLIFE. LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT.â CADILLACâS NEW CONSUMER MARKETING CAMPAIGN by Marty Bernstein, Marketing â Advertising editor Presentations of new advertising campaigns are often as much about style as substance. Thatâs why most new campaigns are presented in the agencyâs lu ... Continue reading
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