Gain an Insight into the World's Major Diesel Car & Engine Manufacturers
Jul 22, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 21, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39571) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Diesel Technology and Markets - Forecasts to 2011, 2006 edition to their offering. Its very rare that you will hear the US referred to as an emerging market, but ... Continue reading
Volvo - Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
Jul 22, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--July 21, 2006--Volvo - six months ended June 30, 2006 -- Net sales increased by 7% to SEK 65,472 M (61,119) in the second quarter -- Income for the period increased by 19% to SEK 4,680 M (3,931) the second quarter -- Basic earnings per share rose to SEK 11.53 (9.68) during the second quarter -- Opera ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing on 2007 RX 350 Option Packages
Jul 21, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., July 21 -- Lexus announced today that the RX 350, the top-selling luxury SUV, is now available with a savings of $900 on its most popular option packages. The new RX 350, available as both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) models, features a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine that improves b ... Continue reading
San Diego Man Digs Up a Compass at Imperial Beach
Jul 21, 2006
* Hundreds of Adventurous Consumers Participate in Modern Day Treasure Hunt at Imperial Beach (Calif.) to Kick Off U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition * Chris Robinson Finds Keys Buried in the Sand and is Awarded All-New 2007 Jeep(R) Compass SAN DIEGO, July 21 -- In a frenzy of flying sand, hundreds of consumers kicked-of ... Continue reading
The 2007 Infiniti Lineup - Charting the Changes - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jul 21, 2006
NASHVILLE, TN - July 21, 2006: Infiniti continues to set the bar in the sport luxury segment, with a strong selling lineup of award-winning vehicles, including two J.D. Power and Associates âmost appealingâ awards. The 2006 model year saw the introduction of the all-new Infiniti M sedan, and now 2007 marks th ... Continue reading
Jeep Compass Marketing Campaign Targets New Buyers for the Jeep Brand - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jul 21, 2006
* Bobblehead characters star in integrated ad campaign launching this month * All-new 2007 Jeep(R) Compass delivers fun, freedom, utility, fuel- efficiency and Jeep 4x4 capability at an affordable price * First Jeep vehicle to offer fuel economy of 30 mpg - competes in fast- growing compact SUV segment AUBURN HILLS, Mi ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2006
July 21, 2006: Honda Foundation is pleased to announce we will confer the Honda Prize for the year 2006 on a pioneer in innovation research, Dr. Richard R. Nelson, George Blumenthal Professor Emeritus of International and Public Affairs, Business and Law at Columbia University, U.S.A.. Dr. Nelson will be the 27th laure ... Continue reading
Ford To Present Escape Hybrid Technology Clinic to the City of Portland
Jul 21, 2006
WHAT: Cities across the country are successfully turning to hybrid-electric vehicles to meet their clean air goals and reduce fuel costs - from taxicabs to municipal fleet vehicles. Ford Motor Company hybrid engineers will conduct a technology clinic with representatives from the City of Portland and local commercial f ... Continue reading
Indian Motorcycle Company Announces New Home
Jul 21, 2006
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C.--July 20, 2006--Indian(R) Motorcycle Company is pleased to announce that it will be revving up its engine in a new home. After carefully reviewing location options throughout the United States, Indian(R) has selected a factory in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, where it will place its world headqua ... Continue reading
Lexus Reclaims Top Spot in J.D. Power and Associates' Customer Service Index Study
Jul 21, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., July 20 -- Lexus ranked first in J.D. Power and Associates' Customer Service Index (CSI) Study(SM), it was announced today. The study indicates that Lexus' approach to customer satisfaction has earned the luxury marque top-notch placement in this annual study of the auto industry's treatment and handl ... Continue reading
ZAP Acquires Smart Car Intellectual Property from Smart Automobile LLC
Jul 21, 2006
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--July 20, 2006--Automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire all ownership interest from Smart Automobile LLC for the intellectual property that helped engineer the Smart Car Americanized for ZAP to meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) comp ... Continue reading
2006 British International Motor Show: a huge success!
Jul 20, 2006
<p> Andrew Frankl<br> European Bureau Chief<br> The Auto Channel<p> It took the Motor Show 30 years to get back to London, where it belongs. The manufacturers tired very hard over the years to make it work in Birmingham, nearer to the middle of England but it never really took off. So, after a great deal of trepidation ... Continue reading
Fiat Panda To Make Cross-Channel Swim
Jul 20, 2006
LONDON - July 20, 2006: Tomorrow morning, weather permitting, at around 8.30am, (Friday 21 July), a new breed of nautical Panda will be clambering into the sea at Folkestone, Kent; not merely to escape our heatwave by cooling off in the water, but with every intention of reaching the French coast and then driving all t ... Continue reading
2006 Hyundai Azera Limited Review
Jul 20, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Hyundai Azera Limited Hyundai is serious about competing with the established players in the automotive world, and none of its products show this intent better than its flagship Azera sedan. All new for the 2006 model year, the Azera could be seen as a replacement for Hyundai' ... Continue reading
VW Touareg's Little Brother Is Called "Tiguan"
Jul 20, 2006
WOLFSBURG - July 20, 2006: Volkswagen will call its new compact SUV Tiguan. Not only the vehicle, but also the decision on the name is a brave journey into new terrain: the name was chosen by the readers of the AutoBild group. More than 350,000 votes were made from ten countries. The clear winner was Tiguan. The Touare ... Continue reading
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