Toyota's Yaris and Camry To Share The Same Chinese Assembly Line
Aug 9, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 9, 2007: Camry, a new model of Guangzhou Toyota launched at the beginning of this year, has sold 80,000 units in the first half year and the company expects Camry sales to reach 150,000 units by the end of this year. Meanwhile, another hot selling Toyota model Yaris, which has sold 3,000,000 units glo ... Continue reading
Fiat Eyes Faster Expansion in China by Forming Partnership With Chery
Aug 9, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 9, 2007: Italian automaker Fiat, announced its plan to form a joint venture with Chery Automobile after being disappointed by its first Chinese partner Nanjing Automobile Corp. The company hopes to achieve fast business expansions in China by working with another partner. The two sides signed a memora ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces Name of Future Five-Door
Aug 8, 2007
All-New 2009 Elantra Touring Moves a Popular Nameplate in a Sportier, More Functional Direction TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 8 -- Hyundai Motor America Vice President of Product Development and Strategic Planning John Krafcik, speaking at the Center of Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars, announced Hyundai's ... Continue reading
Mazda Releases 'Rotary Engine 40th Anniversary' Commemorative Limited Edition RX-8 in Japan
Aug 8, 2007
HIROSHIMA - August 8, 2007: To commemorate forty years of Mazdaâs rotary engine vehicles sold globally, Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced sales of a limited edition model Mazda RX-8 throughout Japan. The RX-8 Rotary Engine 40th Anniversary edition is available from today at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealershi ... Continue reading
WiCity To Provide Free Wireless Internet via Parking Meters
Aug 8, 2007
SURREY, British Columbia--Natco International, Inc. (OTCBB:NCII) is pleased to announce that Photo Violation Technologies Corp. is launching the debut of WiCityâ¢. WiCity⢠will provide free high-speed wireless Internet access to cities. When Photo Violation installs its meters in the cities, it establishes a c ... Continue reading
AUTOMOBILE Magazine Names ``25 Greatest Cars of All Time''
Aug 8, 2007
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--AUTOMOBILE Magazine, an automotive lifestyle publication (www.automobilemag.com), today unveiled in its September 2007 issue the "25 Greatest Cars of All Time." "This feature is certain to get people talking at water coolers, kitchens, garages and bars," said Gavin Conway, editor in chief of AUTOMOBIL ... Continue reading
Eight Trends Emerging In China's Auto Industry
Aug 8, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 8, 2007: Eight trends emerged as China's auto industry has experienced fast expansion over recent years. Innovation oriented After years of reform and studies, business leaders in China auto industry realized that they needs more self-innovative capability to support its rapid development, and this in ... Continue reading
China's Passenger Vehicle Sales Plummet In July
Aug 8, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 8, 2007: Typically July and August is a sluggish season for auto sales and there is no exception in this year. More than a half of automakers' sales declined in July, according to the statistics released by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. New models, such as FAWVW Magotan, FAW Toyota Co ... Continue reading
Guangzhou Hyundai Commercial Vehicle Project Is Grounded
Aug 8, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 8, 2007: China's largest commercial vehicle project, Guangzhou Hyundai commercial vehicle, was grounded and its future remains unclear, Chinese media reported today. "There are no signs that the project could possibly start by the end of this year," said a worker at the planned projectâs construc ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM ranked as Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturer in China
Aug 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 7, 2007: The "Top 30 Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers", a list prepared by Guangzhou Daily, is released on Monday. Shanghai GM, the defending champion, has won the title since the ranking started in 2004. The top 30 PV manufacturers are determined by a number of factors, including produc ... Continue reading
Texaco Launches a Nationwide Virtual Car Show Contest
Aug 7, 2007
TEXACO CELEBRATES CARS AND PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM WITH CAR OF THE DECADES VIRTUAL AUTO SHOW CONTEST Lucky Grand Prize âEditorâs Choiceâ Winner to Receive VIP Treatment at Daytona and a Chance to Meet No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Driver Juan Pablo Montoya SAN RAMON, Calif., July 27, 2007 â Chevron Global Mar ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda Demio Sales Take Off in Japan - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 7, 2007
Demio orders are three times the monthly sales target, reaching 15,000 units in the first month - HIROSHIMA - August 7, 2007: Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that total orders in Japan for the all-new Demio (known overseas as the all-new Mazda2) reached 15,000 units during the first month of sales since its domes ... Continue reading
Chery to Supply 100,000 Gas Engines to Fiat Annually
Aug 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 7, 2007: Fiat and Chery completed a gas engine supply deal with yesterday. Under the agreement, Chery will provide 100,000 gas engines annually to Fiat. These 1.6 L and 1.8 L gas engines will be designed for Fiat automobiles manufactured in both China and elsewhere in the world. 'The forged deal (with ... Continue reading
Chery's millionth car to roll off assembly line in August
Aug 6, 2007
Chery's millionth car to roll off assembly line in August http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2852/Chery-s-millionth-car-to-roll-off-as sembly-line-in-August.html The millionth Chery automobile will roll off assembly line by the end of August, making Chery the first homegrown automaker to reach this milestone in China's auto ... Continue reading
Chrysler Acquisition Complete, Now Privately Owned
Aug 3, 2007
AUBURN HILLS - August 3, 2007: Chrysler officially made the break with former German partner Daimler on Friday, to become the first major, privately owned North American automobile manufacturer in more than 50 years. Under the $7.4 billion deal, initially announced May 14, 2007, private equity firm Cerberus Capital Man ... Continue reading
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