Jeep Launches User Generated Avatars to Kick Off New Jeep Compass Marketing Campaign
Jul 25, 2006
NEW YORK--July 25, 2006--As user generated media applications continue to gain increased popularity among marketers, the Jeep(R) brand is innovating by enabling consumers to spread word, and song, about the all-new Jeep Compass vehicle. Jeep Compass Karaoke, powered by Oddcast, allows users to choose from popular music ... Continue reading
Honda Gives Thumbs Up To HONDAJET - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jul 25, 2006
Honda and Piper Aircraft to Form New Business Alliance OSHKOSH, WI - July 25, 2006: Honda announced plans to enter the innovative HondaJet in the growing verylight jet market, with the process of accepting sales orders expected to begin in the U.S. in fall 2006. Toward this goal, Honda will establish a new U.S. company ... Continue reading
Sixty Years Ago VW Dealers Recieve First Beetles
Jul 25, 2006
WOLFSBURG, Germany July 2006 - This month marks an historic anniversary for Volkswagen as the company remembers the first Beetle deliveries: exactly 60 years ago the car dealers Gottfried Schultz in Essen and Raffay & Co. in Hamburg took delivery of nine Volkswagen saloons. The Beetle's great market success began on a ... Continue reading
Keith Price Named VW Public Relations Manager of Product and Technology
Jul 25, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. July 25, 2006; Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that it has named Keith Price public relations manager of product and technology. In this position, Price is responsible for being the primary print, broadcast and digital media contact for Volkswagen brand product and technology information and c ... Continue reading
Eight Manufacturers Confirm World Debuts for Los Angeles Auto Show
Jul 25, 2006
Automakers Respond to Earlier Dates LOS ANGELES, July 25 -- In a town renowned for its star-studded premieres, the automotive industry's stars will shine brighter than ever in Hollywood this November. Already, eight manufacturers -- Audi, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan and Volkswagen -- are staging ... Continue reading
Toyota to Exhibit 27 Vehicles at Auto Guangzhou 2006
Jul 25, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, July 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that it will display 27 concept and production vehicles at the 4th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition (also known as Auto Guangzhou 2006) to be held at the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center ... Continue reading
Fiat and Tata Announce Joint Venture
Jul 25, 2006
ROME July 25, 2006; The AP reported that Italian carmaker Fiat Group and India's Tata Motors Ltd. announced Tuesday they have signed an agreement for a joint-venture in India to make passenger vehicles, engines and transmissions for Indian and overseas markets. Fiat and Tata also said in a statement they have also agre ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla. & RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil--July 25, 2006-- OBVIO ! in Final Negotiations with Banks in Europe, Brazil and North America for Financing to Build 50,000 Units Starting in Late 2007 OBVIO ! Automotoveiculos S.A. has announced that the company is close to securing medium and long-term project financing to build ... Continue reading
PACCAR Achieves Exceptional Results; Best Quarter in Company's 101-Year History
Jul 25, 2006
BELLEVUE, Wash.--July 25, 2006--"PACCAR Inc reported record revenues and net income for the second quarter and first half of 2006," said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. "PACCAR has earned a reputation as one of the premier technology companies in the capital goods and financial services markets. T ... Continue reading
Hyundai Shatters Public Perception With Rethink Campaign
Jul 25, 2006
U.S. Headquarters Celebrates J.D. Power and Associates Trophies FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 25 -- Hyundai's latest J.D. Power and Associates trophies can be seen clinging to the carmaker's U.S. headquarters like Spider-Man(R) crawling up the side of a building this week. Part of Hyundai's new Rethink marketing campai ... Continue reading
Nissan Net Income Up 4.2% in FY06 First Quarter
Jul 25, 2006
TOKYO, Japan, July 25 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that consolidated net income after tax totalled 110.2 billion yen (US$962 million, euro 783 million) in the first quarter of fiscal year 2006, ending March 31, 2007, up 4.2% compared with the same period a year ago. The rise in net income for 2006 reflect ... Continue reading
Increased Safety Features for Vehicle Buyers - At What Cost?
Jul 25, 2006
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 24 -- Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis surveyed 1,200 Canadians who purchased or leased a new light vehicle in the past four years. Respondents answered questions on their safety awareness, perceptions of current safety systems, collision vulnerability, perceptions of vehicle safety, privacy a ... Continue reading
Consumer Product Safety Commission Posts Recall to Its Web Site
Jul 25, 2006
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name Qua ... Continue reading
Move Over Mercedes-Benz, Here Comes the koda Superbs
Jul 25, 2006
MILTON KEYNES, UK - July 25, 2006: Business class people mover Where 2 Nottingham Ltd has moved its fleet preference from E-class Mercedes-Benz for Å koda Superbs. Attracted to the Czech model by its clean lines and design, Managing Director Gordon Donaldson made a phone enquiry to Mansfield-based Rainworth Motors Ltd ... Continue reading
2006 AltWheels Festival on September 22-24 in Boston and Brookline
Jul 25, 2006
* *AltWheels.org <http://www.altwheels.org> *2006 AltWheels Festival on September 22-24 in Boston and Brookline* Boston, MA - July 24, 2006 - The 2006 AltWheels Festival is the largest alternative-transportation event in the Northeast! On September 22 to 24 in Boston and Brookline, Massachusetts, you will be able see a ... Continue reading
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