ATX, Mercedes-Benz to Seek Separate Paths into Telematics Future
Dec 3, 2007
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 2 -- ATX Group, the world's largest independent, international telematics services provider to the automotive industry, announced today that its nearly decade-old relationship in telematics with Mercedes-Benz in North America will conclude for new subscribers in November 2009. ATX will pr ... Continue reading
MINI USA and RIDEMAKERZ Team Up To Debut Smallest MINI Ever
Dec 3, 2007
Companies Announce Joint Holiday Donation Guaranteeing 2,000 MINI RIDEZ to Toys for Tots; Invite Public to Donate As Well 'Tween' Sensation Jansen Panettiere, and Children from Madison Square Boys & Girls Club and Latino Pastoral Action Center Family Life Academy Charter School are the First to Build Their Own RIDEMAKE ... Continue reading
Ford Compact Verve To Be Produced In Nanjing Next Year
Dec 3, 2007
SHANGHAI - December 3, 2007: Ford's compact sedan Verve will be locally produced in Changan Ford's Nanjing plant by the end of next year, and the model will go on sale in Chinese market in early 2009, a top Changan Ford executive said. The Verve concept, designed in Europe, competes in what the industry calls the 'B-Ca ... Continue reading
To Revive Operations In China, Fiat Names New Executive And Introduces New Cars
Dec 3, 2007
SHANGHAI - December 3, 2007: To Revive Operations In China, Fiat Names New Executive And Introduces New Cars In order to turn around the previous sluggish performance in China, Fiat has named a new chief representative for business operations in China while planning to introduce three new car models early next year, Ch ... Continue reading
Miss the 2007 LA Auto Show? See It All With Press Pass Coverage - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Dec 2, 2007
Another great Los Angeles Auto Show ended yesterday, but you don't have to feel left out. If you missed any or all of it, you can relive the show through the modern miracle of Internet television, right here on The Auto Channel. The weather, the women and the vehicles were beautiful, and weâve captured almost all ... Continue reading
Ford Plug-In Hybrid Hits California Streets at Electric Vehicle Symposium
Dec 1, 2007
Ford delivers first Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid to Southern California Edison at Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS 23), a key milestone in a unique partnership between the automaker and the utility. Join us for demonstration drives and executive interview opportunities. WHEN: Monday, Dec. 3, 2:45 p.m. PST -- 2:45 p.m. - P ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz Celebrates AMG 40th Anniversary, Unveils C63 - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 20, 2007
LOS ANGELES - November 20, 2007: Mercedes-Benz presented a potpourri of exciting introductions during Media Days press conferences at the Los Angeles Auto Show: A very handsome S400 BlueTec hybrid diesel; the F700 concept; and the latest MB AMG vehicle, the C63. The new Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is the road-going sibling t ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2007
LOS ANGELES - November 15, 2007: Arnold Schwarzenegger made his 2nd annual official visit to the Los Angeles Auto Show as California's Governor. While his message was similar to last year's speech, Governor Schwarzenegger called on several industry leaders to deliver short versions of their respective auto show speeche ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: Toyota Unveils All-New 2008 Sequoia - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 15, 2007
LOS ANGELES - November 15, 2007: Toyota unveiled the second-generation Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle at a press conference at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Sequoia is completely new for 2008, with a new body, a new interior, a new chassis, an available new 5.7L V8 engine/six-speed transmission combination a ... Continue reading
China's Auto Sales Growth to Slow Down By 2012
Nov 15, 2007
SHANGHAI - November 14, 2007: China's vehicle sales are expected to top 8.8 million units this year, but this growth will slow down within the next five years, an auto industry analyst said. "China auto market has experienced significant growth in recent years, but that growth rate will drop to somewhere between 15% an ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: Dodge Intros All-New 2009 Journey Crossover - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 14, 2007
Segment-defining crossover delivers versatility, safety, child friendliness, loads of storage, cargo and seating flexibility, as well as all-weather driving capability With a bold, sporty design, new fun-to-drive Journey continues Dodge brandâs global expansion Innovative features and technologies make every journ ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: BMW Brings Its Hot 1 Series and M3 to America - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 14, 2007
LOS ANGELES - November 14, 2007: Fresh from a triumphant unveiling at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, BMW gave the Media Day crowd a look at their new sleek and sexy driving machines. BMWâs new 1 Series is a modern and authentic performance coupe that draws inspiration from its iconic 2002 models of some 40 years ago. ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: Volkswagen Unviels 2009 VW Tiguan and Space UP! Blue - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 14, 2007
Watch the entire unedited VW press conference LOS ANGELES - Volkswagen of America, Inc. introduced the production ready Tiguan compact sport utility vehicle today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The Tiguan represents a new entry in a new segment for Volkswagen. âTiguan is a new reflection on the three ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: General Motors Brings It All, Ready For Business - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 14, 2007
See the complete LA press conference right here LOS ANGELES - November 14, 2007: General Motors announced that Chevrolet will lead the corporationâs effort to reinvent the industry with a global portfolio of cars and trucks ranging from gas-friendly to gas-free. The press event featured the world premiere of the 2 ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: Honda Shows Off its Exciting New FCX Clarity - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 14, 2007
Watch the complete unedited press introduction LOS ANGELES - November 19, 2007: Honda unveiled the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show, announcing plans to begin limited retail marketing of the vehicle in summer 2008. The FCX Clarity is a next-generation, zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered fuel cel ... Continue reading
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