Polk Study Shows Retro Models Slowly Drawing in Younger Buyers
Jan 8, 2001
Baby-Boomers Still Expected to Carry Most of Success DETROIT, Jan. 8 A study released today by Polk indicates that new retro models are beginning to bridge the gap between young and old car buyers. Three models were chosen for Polk's "retro" study - the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Volkswagen New Beetle and Plymouth Prowler. B ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New Highlander Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Jan 8, 2001
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for its all-new 2001 model year Highlander mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV). Highlander will join 4Runner to give Toyota a diverse, dual-entry in the mid-size SUV segment. Equally significan ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2001
WOLFSBURG, Germany and DETROIT, Jan. 8 Volkswagen is showing the concept car "Microbus" as a world premiere at the North American International Auto Show. The bus of the future was designed in the Volkswagen design studio in California especially for the US market. With its original design and numerous innovative ideas ... Continue reading
The New Volvo Concept Car Reaps the Benefits of Fingerprint Card Technology
Jan 8, 2001
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Jan. 8, 2001--The new Volvo "Safety Concept Car" is now on display at the Detroit Motor Show. The concept car has been developed in order to illustrate the direction of future safety efforts at the Volvo Car Corporation and the Ford Motor Company. A new unique remote control, where the user identity ... Continue reading
The Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2001 Announcement
Jan 8, 2001
Environmental Event Makes North American Debut October 26-29 DETROIT, Jan. 8 Michelin, the environmental leader of the tire industry, today reinforced that position with the announcement of ambitious plans for the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2001. The Michelin Challenge Bibendum is a real-world demonstration of the ori ... Continue reading
BMW Makes Three World Debuts at North American International Auto Show
Jan 8, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 8 Three BMWs made their world debuts today at the North American International Auto Show. The previously unannounced BMW X coupe concept vehicle combines ground-breaking sport coupe styling with off-road capability. The M3 convertible represents something unique in the marketplace -- a true high-performan ... Continue reading
Toyota 'Matrix' World Premiere at Detroit's North American International Auto Show
Jan 8, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 8 The Toyota "Matrix" was unveiled today at a world premiere press conference at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. Matrix combines the functionality of an SUV, the style, image and performance of a sports car and the affordability of a subcompact sedan. According to Don Esmond, Toyota Divis ... Continue reading
BMW's Fleet of Hydrogen Powered 7 Series Cars Comes to America
Jan 8, 2001
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 8 The BMW Group announced today that its fleet of hydrogen powered BMW 750hL sedans will be coming to the United States on July 12th of this year providing members of the media and public alike the opportunity to experience the world's first fleet of production-based, hydrogen powered cars. A ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Holds Global Debut of Three New Production Cars at Detroit Auto Show
Jan 8, 2001
New Models for 2002 Cover Entry Level to High-Performance MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 8 Continuing the unprecedented product offensive that started in 1998, Mercedes-Benz unveils three new production models at the 2001 North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Center: the C-Class wagon, the C32 AMG sedan, the ... Continue reading
Independent Journalists Name the North American Car And North American Truck of the Year
Jan 8, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 8 The Chrysler PT Cruiser and Acura MD-X were named the 2001 North American Car and Truck of the Year, respectively, in an awards ceremony at the start of the North American International Auto Show here today. Now in their ninth year, the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards are chosen by a jur ... Continue reading
Chrysler PT Cruiser Named North American Car of the Year
Jan 8, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 8 In a year of indecision, the ballots have been counted and the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser emerged as the clear winner for North American Car of the Year. Whether electors' priorities leaned toward style, comfort, safety, functionality, innovation or affordability, the PT Cruiser proved to be the compellin ... Continue reading
2002 Q45 Means Performance Luxury; Company Also Reveals FX45 Concept
Jan 8, 2001
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 8 Following record sales in calendar year 2000, Infiniti enters the new year with a pair of dramatic new vehicle introductions on Tuesday January 9 at 11:30 a.m. EST at the 2001 North American International Auto Show in Detroit -- the 2002 Infiniti Q45 performance luxury sedan and the futuristic I ... Continue reading
Ford Puts a Price On 'Dream Car'
Jan 8, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 8 The 2002 Ford Thunderbird debuts at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today, with Ford announcing the start of public sale and a suggested retail price starting at $35,495. The convertible roadster will be in dealerships starting late this summer. "Our dealers have been deluged with ... Continue reading
Cellport Announces Availability of Universal Hands-Free System
Jan 8, 2001
Cellport Systems, a world leader in providing in-vehicle wireless communications and telematics systems, announced general availability of the Cellport(R) 3000 Universal Hands- Free System for wireless phones in vehicles ... Continue reading
Dateline Detroit: See It For Yourself!
Jan 8, 2001
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