Which Cars are Really American?
May 6, 2007
Washington DC March 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the ambiguity that exists between 'American' and 'Foreign' autos is growing as globalization increases, and it has some consumers confused. The world is no longer as simple as us vs. them, Detroit against the Asians and Europeans. It's a global industry n ... Continue reading
Porsche's Stake in Volkswagen Goes to 31%
May 3, 2007
Washington DC May 3, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Germany's financial regulators have approved automaker Porsche's required takeover offer for Volkswagen, which it was obligated to make after acquiring more than 30% in the company, Porsche said Monday. Porsche has said it doesn't plan to acquire Volkswagen ... Continue reading
May 1, 2007
April 2007 one of the strongest months ever for BMW Group in the U.S. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 104,125 vehicles year-to-date, a 2.9 percent increase over the 101,151 vehicles sold in the same period of 2006. The BMW Group also reported a s ... Continue reading
Western Automotive Journalists Shindig in Monterey Next Week
Apr 27, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO - April 27, 2007: Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, will be holding their 15th annual Media Days event next week in Monterey, beginning Wednesday, May 2nd. Media Days allows all group members to drive and compare dozens of vehicles, head-2-he ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports March 2007 U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles
Apr 3, 2007
-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 206,435 Vehicles, a 5 Percent Decrease for March 2007 -- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,612 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase for March 2007 NEW YORK, April 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 228,047 passenger vehicles ... Continue reading
NY Auto Show Announces Dozens of World, North American Debuts
Mar 27, 2007
Press Preview: April 4th & 5th, Jacob Javits Convention Center NEW YORK, March 26 -- As the world's automakers prepare to wow the press with dozens of world and North American new vehicle introductions at the upcoming New York International Auto Show Media Preview (April 4th and 5th), the Show is offering a glimpse of ... Continue reading
Today's Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be the Better Bargain - VIDEO STORY
Mar 12, 2007
DETROIT - March 11, 2007: Compared to 20 to 25 years ago, automakers say today's "certified pre-owned" vehicles can be as good as buying a new vehicle and are a fraction of the cost. To "certify" a used vehicle, a dealer must perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection that meets the original dealer's specifications ... Continue reading
Bentley Brooklands - the world's most exclusive coupe
Mar 7, 2007
The Bentley Brooklands is a stunning new model that marks the companyâs return to the luxury coupe market and reaffirms its reputation as creator of the worldâs most exclusive coupes. It is the ultimate Bentley: a stylish, four-seat, grand touring coupe with classic British proportions and muscular performanc ... Continue reading
IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps
Mar 1, 2007
First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA â Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading
Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show
Feb 17, 2007
OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups
Feb 10, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY â If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reportsâ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Detroit Auto Show
Jan 29, 2007
Imagine being at the fabulous North American International Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the Detroit excitement while sitting naked on a beanbag and eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without even having t ... Continue reading
Bentley's New GTC Scoops Two Prestigious Awards
Jan 19, 2007
CREWE, England - The recently launched Bentley Continental GTC convertible has garnered a brace of high-profile awards just months after its international launch. Robb Report, the esteemed US luxury lifestyle magazine, declared Bentleyâs 195mph convertible its 2007 Car of the Year, and the judges from LâAutom ... Continue reading
Bernhard To Step Down at Month's End
Jan 8, 2007
Washington DC January 8, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Wolfgang Bernhard, head of Volkswagen's VW brand group is to step down at the end of January, earlier than expected, according to a report by Channel News Asia. Bernhard is expected to announce his decision as part of a reorganization package delivered b ... Continue reading
Robb Report Editors Name Bentley Continental GTC 2007 Car of the Year
Jan 6, 2007
Maybach 57S, Bugatti Veyron 16.4, Porsche 911 Turbo, and Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Place in Top Five MALIBU, Calif., Jan. 5 -- The editors of Robb Report have selected the Bentley Continental GTC as the magazine's 2007 Car of the Year, citing "remarkable drivability, superb handling, a clean and well-executed design, and m ... Continue reading
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