2007 Nissan Maxima Launches with ``Cool'' Jazz Tunes
Jul 29, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--July 28, 2006--The 2007 Nissan Maxima, a redesigned and refined 4-door sports sedan offering enhanced performance, advanced technology and premium styling, is heading to dealer showrooms with a cool and jazzy soundtrack behind it. The "Jazz 2.0" marketing campaign integrates the upbeat sounds of smoot ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tires Selected for New Dodge Nitro
Jul 29, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, July 28 -- The 2007 Dodge Nitro will roll into dealer showrooms later this year in three different models, and all of them exclusively on Goodyear tires. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The Nitro is the first mid-size SUV for Dodge, and is recognized for its distinctive style, s ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mazda5 Touring It could be confusing. There a Mazda MX-5, and there is a Mazda5. But place the two side by side, and confusion evaporates. The MX-5, also known as the Miata, is the best-selling two-seat roadster in history. The Mazda5 is a... ??? Taxonomy fails at times like t ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Special Edition Transporter Trendline
Jul 28, 2006
MILTON KEYNES, England - July 28, 2006: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is launching the Trendline, a limited special edition of its best-selling Transporter van, offering customers extra equipment at an attractive price. Based on the Transporter T28 short wheelbase panel van, the Trendline is available with a 1.9-litre ... Continue reading
Ernst Lieb named President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA
Jul 28, 2006
Paul Halata (55) to retire on August 31, 2006 after 33 years with Mercedes-Benz Ernst Lieb (51) new President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, effective September 1, 2006 Wolfgang Schrempp (56) new President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific, effective September 1, 2006 Bram Schot (45) new President and CEO of ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2006
Washington DC July 28, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mazda Motor Corp. reported a surge in its quarterly profit amid solid sales of its minivan and sport convertible models in the U.S. and Europe, reports The Wall Street Journal. The automaker posted a group net income of U.S. $57 million in the April-June q ... Continue reading
President Bush Touts Plug-in Hybrids, R&D Tax Credit
Jul 28, 2006
Washington DC July 28, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that President Bush said in a speech yesterday that the U.S. is making good progress on plug-in hybrid battery technology that would allow drivers to travel 40 miles without using any gasoline. Experts and auto manufacturers say high sales of plug-ins are likel ... Continue reading
GM Nissan: Ghosn Sets High Expectations on Potential Alliance
Jul 28, 2006
Washington DC July 28, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said yesterday that his companies would form an alliance with General Motors only if the gains exceeded the risks by 10 times, reports The Detroit Free Press. He did not explicitly state how quickly those gains from the join ... Continue reading
The new MINI: Consistent Evolution
Jul 28, 2006
* Innovative Drive Technology for Enhanced Driving Pleasure and Efficiency. Power Units of the new MINI Cooper and the new MINI Cooper S. * Six Speeds on All Models. Manual and Automatic Transmission on the new MINI. * Go-Kart Feeling in a new Dimension. The Chassis and Suspension of the new MINI. ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2006
⢠Claims 75TH spot in Best Global Brands survey by BusinessWeek/Interbrand ⢠Jump of nine points in standings is biggest among automakers ⢠Hyundai´s brand value surpasses several renown competitors SEOUL - July 28, 2006: Hyundai Motor Co. has emerged as one of the world´s leading brands ranking 75 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter wins German Commercial Vehicle Prize
Jul 28, 2006
Winner is the new Sprinter Tested by tradesmen Presentation of prize on September 22 at IAA in Hanover STUTTGART - July 27, 2006: Twelve testers, all master tradesmen with fleets of their own, tested the vehicles entered for the competition during an entire weekend. And they came up with a winner: the new Mercedes-Benz ... Continue reading
Isuzu Launches New Web Site For Diesel Engines, Updates Commercial Vehicle Site
Jul 28, 2006
CERRITOS , Calif. â To keep consumersâ up to date with changes resulting from the 2007 emissions standards, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. has launched a new Web site, isuzudieselengine.com, and enhanced its current commercial vehicle site, isuzucv.com. The isuzudieselengine.com Web site provides visi ... Continue reading
Torvec Picks Up Pace Toward Commercialization
Jul 28, 2006
Company declares 90-day quiet period ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 27 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) As promised in our last update, we have successfully installed our modular, infinitely variable transmission in our 2004, diesel-fueled Dodge Ram 4 x 4. In order to implement our school bus program, we have begun tes ... Continue reading
Ford Notifies NYSE Arca of Intent to Withdraw Listing
Jul 27, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., July 27 -- Ford Motor Company has notified NYSE Arca, Inc. (formerly the Pacific Exchange) that it intends to withdraw listing of its shares of common stock on NYSE Arca in order to avoid dual regulatory oversight and dual listing fees. Trading of Ford common stock on the facilities of NYSE Arca will s ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts July Auto Sales: Big Decrease after Record Sales Last Year
Jul 27, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--July 27, 2006--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.54 million units, a 15 percent decrease from July 2005, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This July had 25 selling days, one less than last July did. When adju ... Continue reading
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