Honda expands production of motorcycles in Pakistan
Jul 9, 2006
TOKYO July 8, 2006; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co said Friday its joint venture in Pakistan, Atlas Honda Ltd, began operations of its new motorcycle factory in Lahore earlier in the day, which increases its annual motorcycle output capacity from 400,000 units to 500,000 units. Production efficiency will be i ... Continue reading
Suzuki to stop importing 2 GM Chevrolet models
Jul 9, 2006
TOKYO July 7, 2006; Japan Today reported that Suzuki Motor Corp said Thursday it will stop importing two General Motors Corp's Chevrolet models. The two models â the TrailBlazer sport-utility vehicle and the Optra Wagon â have been marketed through Suzuki's dealerships in Japan. Since GM sold off the bulk of ... Continue reading
Proton Cars (UK) Report Continued Increases in Sales
Jul 8, 2006
LONDON - July 8, 2006: Proton Cars (UK) are delighted to announce that for the sixth consecutive month they have achieved increases in sales over 2005 levels. Car sales since January 2006 have beaten their 2005 levels in every single month, with an average monthly increase of 66%. In a market which is down over 4% year ... Continue reading
BMW Group Increases Sales In First Half-Year By 8%
Jul 8, 2006
Over a quarter of a million BMW 3 Series already delivered Market leadership will be defended throughout the year MUNICH - July 8, 2006: The BMW Group increased sales in the first six months of 2006 by 8.0% to 698,470 (previous year: 646,543) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles. The European markets continue to ... Continue reading
General Motors Presents 3rd Annual GM All-Car Showdown
Jul 8, 2006
HOSTED BY SHAQUILLE O'NEAL TO BE HELD JULY 11, 2006 IN HOLLYWOOD Athletes & Celebrity Automotive Enthusiasts SHOW OFF Their Hot Rides to compete for "King of bling" title LOS ANGELES - July 8, 2006: The 3rd annual GM All-Car Showdown, hosted by Shaquille O'Neal, an invitation-only, charity-driven event celebrating the ... Continue reading
GM To Proceed With Exploratory Discussions With Renault, Nissan
Jul 8, 2006
North American turnaround strategy remains top priority DETROIT - July 8, 2006: Yesterday, the General Motors Board of Directors endorsed a recommendation by the company's senior management that it engage in exploratory discussions with Renault and Nissan regarding GM's potential participation in an alliance among the ... Continue reading
Fitch: Renault & Nissan Alliance Unlikely To Affect GM's 'B' IDR
Jul 7, 2006
CHICAGO--July 7, 2006--The potential alliance between General Motors Corp. (GM), Renault and Nissan, as currently proposed, would not have implications for the credit rating of GM, according to Fitch Ratings. Although certain benefits could be realized from such an alliance over the long term, the ratings for GM (IDR r ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Posts Six Months of Solid Sales and Marketing Performance
Jul 7, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 7 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc., today announced brand sales through June were up 20 percent over the same time period last year, supporting the company's overall solid sales and marketing performance for the first half of the year. Strong January through June sales of the all-new Jetta, Pass ... Continue reading
IC Corporation to Unveil the Nation's First Hybrid School Bus
Jul 7, 2006
--IC Corporation: WHAT: The Unveiling of the Nation's FIRST HYBRID SCHOOL BUS WHEN: Mon. July 10, 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Press Conference at New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) Show (Holiday Inn, 205 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY) WHO: IC Corporation, the nation's largest school bus manufacturer, Enova Hybrid System ... Continue reading
Audi R10 TDI vs. Harrier GR7 Fighter
Jul 7, 2006
July 7, 2006: Following historic victories at Sebring and Le Mans, the Less than a month after a historic victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Audi R10 TDI was involved in another kind of race Thursday at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. But instead of a Lola, Courage or Porsche, the diesel-powered sports car went up ... Continue reading
Jul 7, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Volkswagen GTI The Volkswagen GTI has always had character, but that character has changed over the years since its 1983 American debut. Back then it emphasized performance at a low price, offering nearly the abilities of some big-name German sports sedans at a substantial dis ... Continue reading
June 2006 North American Sales Results: International Nameplates Lead the Pack
Jul 7, 2006
By Todd KohlheppAIADA Communications CoordinatorIn what was an overall down month for U.S. auto sales â total sales dropped 10.5% from June 2005 and 2.4% year-to-date â international nameplate automakers found themselves again ahead of the market. Total sales for import brands were up 2.5% from June 2005, wit ... Continue reading
Subaru Honored by American Red Cross
Jul 7, 2006
Washington DC July 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Subaru of America was honored with the American Red Cross Circle of Humanitarians award for its contributions for hurricane and tsunami relief, reports The CourierPost. Subaru of America and its employees donated $1 million to these relief efforts. Subaru h ... Continue reading
Toyota to Launch Lexus Luxury Sports Car in 2009
Jul 7, 2006
Washington DC July 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Japan's Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported, without citing sources, that Toyota is planning to launch a two-seat luxury sports coupe under its Lexus badge for the U.S., Japanese, and European markets in 2009, according to Forbes.com. Further information from the ... Continue reading
GM Board Expected to Approve Preliminary Discussions on Alliance
Jul 7, 2006
Washington DC Jul6 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that despite reservations by CEO Richard Wagoner and his management team, General Motor's Board of Directors is expected today to endorse preliminary discussions with Renault-Nissan about an alliance, reports The Detroit News. An endorsement from GM's board woul ... Continue reading
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