Camp Jeep Adds Free Gasoline and The Blues Brothers
Jul 10, 2006
* Camp Jeep is at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis., August 10-12 * $75 gas card goes to attendees who register before July 24 * Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi perform Saturday, August 12 * Tony Hawk, an air show and the National Anthem Project complement off- road driving trails AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 10 -- Most Jeep(R ... Continue reading
Nissan Names New VP & General Counsel; Joy Crose Succeeded by Scott E. Becker
Jul 10, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--July 10, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that Scott E. Becker has been named vice president, legal and general counsel. He succeeds Joy Murakami Crose, who has decided to leave the company effective July 31, 2006. In his new position, effective July 8, Becker will manage the leg ... Continue reading
Honda Plans to Add Production, Employees in Indiana
Jul 10, 2006
Washington DC July 10, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda's recently announced $550 million auto assembly plant in Greensburg, Indiana is expected to provide for 2,000 new jobs when it opens in 2008 in an area hit hard by manufacturing job losses, reports the Detroit News. The automaker predicts the flexibl ... Continue reading
Executives Named to Lead GM in Korea, Canada & Mexico
Jul 10, 2006
Michael Grimaldi Becomes President and CEO of GM Daewoo Arturo ElÃas Replaces Grimaldi as President and Managing Director, GM of Canada Kevin Williams Succeeds Elias as President and Managing Director, GM de Mexico DETROIT â Three General Motors executives with international experience were named today to lead ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz SLR "722 Edition": Born On The Racetrack
Jul 10, 2006
Stuttgart - July 10, 2006: The new Mercedes-Benz SLR "722 Edition" has all the attributes of a thoroughbred racing car. Refined in numerous respects, this super sports car has more output, a tailor-made suspension configuration and a decidedly sporty interior. A continuing tradition: the new model variant SLR "722 Edit ... Continue reading
Toyota Volunteers Plant Trees in China
Jul 10, 2006
Toyota Volunteers Plant Trees in China Tokyo, Japan, July. 10, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced that a team of about 100 people, including volunteers from both Toyota affiliates in China and from TMC in Japan, took part today in a tree-planting effort in China aimed at combating desertificatio ... Continue reading
The "Mythical" Volvo Amason Turns 50 - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jul 10, 2006
GOTHENBURG - July 10, 2006: On a nice summer Friday in 1956, Volvo showed a completely new car â the Amason. Yes, it was called exactly that, with an "s". But hardly had there been even time to pronounce that name until a controversy about the name started. The car, however, was to become the great seller for Volv ... Continue reading
Jul 10, 2006
PITTSBURGH, July 10 -- General Motors today announced that it has facilitated plans for the addition of three new E85 fueling sites in the Pittsburgh area, thanks to a collaborative partnership with VeraSun Energy Corporation, Sheetz, Inc. and the State of Pennsylvania. The announcement was made today at an event at Ma ... Continue reading
First Half Auto Sales in China Rise Almost 50%
Jul 10, 2006
BEIJING July 9, 2006; Reuters reported that China car sales in the first half of 2006 climbed almost 50 percent year on year, with General Motors staying out front, Xinhua news agency said on Sunday. China saw sales of 1.804 million cars in the domestic market in the first half, up 46.9 percent year-on-year, Xinhua sai ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Will Not Seek Damages From Former Exec
Jul 10, 2006
FRANKFURT July 9, 2006; Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG will not seek to recover damages from its former personnel chief Peter Hartz, Focus magazine said in a report. Allegations of kickbacks, slush funds and sex-for-favors at VW made the front pages in Germany last summer and led to the resignations of Hartz and K ... Continue reading
RACING PUTS FORD ON FAST TRACK WITH CUSTOMERS
Jul 9, 2006
Truck Racing Provides Instant Gratification Ford Racing in North America NASCAR Nextel Cup Vehicle: Ford Fusion Horsepower : approx. 790 Leading Ford drivers : Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin NASCAR Busch Vehicle: Ford Fusion Horsepower : approx. 660 Leading Ford drivers: Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle NASCAR Craftsman Truck Vehi ... Continue reading
Kia Is Best UK Automotive Franchise Says Institute Of Transport Management
Jul 9, 2006
The Kia franchise is the one to have in the automotive business according to the transport industryâs leading professional body â the Institute of Transport Management. Announcing Kia Motors (UK) Limited as winner of its prestigious annual award â Best Automotive Franchise Network 2006 â the ITM and ... Continue reading
Hyundai UK "Atlantic" Models Surf In On A Wave Of High Value
Jul 9, 2006
Three high spec, high value special edition models Hyundai Accent Atlantic â 1.4 litre C-segment three-door hatchback Hyundai Getz Atlantic â three-door 1.1 litre manual model Hyundai Coupé Atlantic â incredible value 2.0 litre sporting car Summer offers make special editions even better value LONDON ... Continue reading
Volvo Overseas Delivery Program Returns With A New Adventure
Jul 9, 2006
Irvine, CA - July 9, 2006: You've asked for it, you've waited for it, so get ready to pack your bags and head to your local Volvo retailer because it's back! Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) will continue to spark the excitement for 20 Volvo customers by offering them the opportunity to embark on an Overseas Del ... Continue reading
San Diego Harley Hosts Harley-Davidson National Dealers Conference Social
Jul 9, 2006
SAN DIEGO, July 8 -- There are over 1,000 Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycle Dealers worldwide, 650 in the USA, and they will all be at San Diego Harley-Davidson, along with hundreds of Harley-Davidson Corporate and Factory Personnel. Friday, July 14th is the official kick off of the annual Harley-Davidson New Model Announc ... Continue reading
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