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
Certified Pre-Owned Programs Gain in Popularity
Jul 7, 2006
Washington DC July 7, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Certified pre-owned (CPO) programs have become so popular among consumers that they accounted for 41 percent of all used-car sales in 2005, according to a recent study by J.D. Power & Associates. CPO programs were created by auto manufacturers to resell veh ... Continue reading
Jul 7, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--July 7, 2006--Inside Line, Edmunds' high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the BMW 650i won its latest comparison test of luxury coupes, which is described in full at 2007 Jaguar XK8 Coupe vs. 2006 BMW 650i Coupe (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/ Comparos/articleId=115853 ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Expanding Manufacturing Facility in Mexico
Jul 7, 2006
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, July 6 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , announced today that it plans to expand its Electrical/Mechanical Division (EMD) by adding a 175,000 square foot world- class manufacturing and technology facility in Agua Prieta, Mexico. The new facility will consolidate three existing facilities currently o ... Continue reading
Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak Speaking at Upcoming Motor Press Guild Meeting
Jul 7, 2006
Lajdziak to Discuss Saturn's Revitalization Strategy and Ongoing Product Expansion At the July 11 Motor Press Guild (MPG) luncheon, Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak will speak about the company's revitalization and ongoing product expansion lineup. In addition, Lajdziak will discuss the company's marketing strategy ... Continue reading
Scooters With U-Charge(R) XP Power Systems To Be Utilized by Major European Postal Service
Jul 6, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas--July 6, 2006--Oxygen S.p.A., a provider of electric transporters, has placed orders for the new U-Charge(R) XP battery systems, based on Saphion(R) lithium-ion technology, from Valence Technology, Inc. . The Italian company selected Valence batteries to power a new line of electric scooters designed for ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Introduces New 2007 Motor Homes at Dealer Days Event in Las Vegas
Jul 6, 2006
FOREST CITY, Iowa--July 6, 2006--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , unveiled its new 2007 Winnebago(R) and Itasca(R) brand motor homes during the Company's Dealer Days event held June 25-27, 2006, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada. For 2007, Winnebago Industries offers a lineup of 86 floorplans - 30 percent of which are new ... Continue reading
GM Set to Argue Against Alliance
Jul 6, 2006
Washington DC July 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that management at General Motors is reportedly ready to lay out objections to an alliance with Nissan and Renault when the automaker's board meets tomorrow. According to The Wall Street Journal, GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner will not outrightly dismiss the p ... Continue reading
Introducing Phantom Black by Rolls-Royce
Jul 6, 2006
GOODWOOD, England - July 6, 2006: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has hand built 25 Bespoke cars called Phantom Black. These special cars demonstrate the best in Rolls-Royce design, engineering and craftsmanship and emphasise the Phantomâs impressive performance and dynamic character. High lustre metallic Diamond Black pai ... Continue reading
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