Toyota Top Engineer Talks Diesel and Other Power for U.S. Market
Jan 8, 2007
DETROIT, Jan 8, 2007; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s top engineer said on Monday that diesel-powered vehicles that would clear strict clean-air regulations in the United States would be too pricey to be worth the fuel savings. "I won't deny that we might be offering a diesel in the United States some time i ... Continue reading
Kia Unveils Kue Concept at North American International Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 8, 2007
(SEOUL) January 9, 2007 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today during a press conference unveiled the all-new Kia Kue crossover concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The press conference also served as the official public debut in North America for Peter Schreyer, new global desig ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Volvo Unveils Bio Fuel XC60 Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 8, 2007
Detroit January 7, 2007; The Volvo XC60 Concept, part of the Small Premium Utility segment, combines elements of a coupé with those of an SUV. It features a six-cylinder bio ethanol engine, designed to cut emissions of fossil carbon dioxide by up to 80 percent. The XC60 Concept maintains Volvoâs focus on safety ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show Press Conference: Honda Accord Coupe Concept Remarks by John Mendel
Jan 8, 2007
Senior Vice President, Auto Operations American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 2007 North American International Auto Show January 8, 2007 Hello everyone, and good morning. You know, year after year, it never ceases to amaze me just how big this show really has become. It's more than just an auto show - it's an industry extrava ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- The Honda Accord Coupe Concept reveals a totally new look for the next-generation Accord, along with key technologies for safety, fuel efficiency and performance, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Accord is Honda's be ... Continue reading
Blog Buzz 2 from the 2007 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 8, 2007
European Style Microcars Squeeze Their Way into Detroit DaimlerChryslerâs smart brand debuted in Detroit touting its fuel efficiency and economy. Despite persistent claims that it is less fuel efficient than a Prius, the smart has been well received in Europe. Even in the face of rising gasoline prices, it remains ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Lexus IS-F and LF-A Press Conference
Jan 8, 2007
Bob Carter Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager Lexus IS-F and LF-A Press Conference 2007 North American International Auto Show, Detroit January 8, 2007 Thank you, Irv, and good morning everyone. Welcome to day two of what has become the industry's most important and most exciting annual auto show. Now, we'r ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show; Lexus Unveils Two High-Performance Vehicles - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 8, 2007
Detroit January 8, 2007; Lexus unveiled the IS-F high-performance luxury sedan and the LF-A sports-car concept at a press conference today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The all-new 2008 IS-F high-performance luxury sedan will deliver more than 400 horsepower from a 5.0-liter V8 ... Continue reading
Blog Buzz 1 from the 2007 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 8, 2007
Blog Buzz from the Detroit Auto Show <i>Blogosphere Jolted By the Chevy Volt</i> <a href=âhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/08/autobloggreen-f or-01-08-0 7/â>Sebastian Blanco</a> and <a href=âhttp://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/01/07/detroit-au to-show-it s-here-gms-plug-in-hybrid-is-the-chevy-v/â>Sam A ... Continue reading
ICOTY: May I have the envelope please?
Jan 8, 2007
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor As award shows go, Oscar, Grammy, SAG, Golden Globe, are the big television programs of the first quarter every year for the general public. But for members of the automotive media, automobile manufacturers, media sales representatives, publicists and other assorted auto typ ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show Round-Up: New Fuels, New Plans and an Unclear Future
Jan 8, 2007
Washington DC January 8, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that several automakers this week including Toyota, Mercedes, Audi, Honda and others are showcasing their latest alternative fuel technologies from hybrids to flex-fuel (E85), clean diesel and even electricity at the Detroit Auto Show. One thing is apparent, ... Continue reading
Porsche Unveils 2008 Cayenne with New Design and More Power - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 8, 2007
DETROIT--Unveiled to the public for the first time at the North American International Auto Show this morning, the introduction of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne marks the world debut of the more powerful second generation of Porscheâs sport utility vehicle. As expected from Porsche, the new Cayenne not only looks more ... Continue reading
U.S. Department of Transportation To Announce Plan to Revise Crash Tests
Jan 8, 2007
Washington DC January 8, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the U.S. Department of Transportation will announce plans today to revise its automobile crash tests at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, following two years of criticism that too many cars have reached the highest ranking of five st ... Continue reading
Poll Finds U.S. Car Owners Consider Foreign Cars as Higher-Quality, but Prefer to Buy American
Jan 8, 2007
DULLES, Va.--According, to a new poll* from the Associated Press and AOL Autos (www.autos.aol.com), a majority (58%) of U.S. car owners believe that foreign manufacturers make the best quality cars, yet only 17% stated that they actually preferred to buy foreign as opposed to American (38%). In addition, 70% of respond ... Continue reading
Chrysler and Dodge Minivan Manufacturing To Windsor and St. Louis
Jan 8, 2007
* Investments enhance manufacturing flexibility at Windsor and St. Louis Assembly Plants * Workplace organizational model promotes creativity on plant floor * Five models, three distinct seating and storage systems and three powertrains - including a minivan-first six-speed transaxle - offer the right ingredients for a ... Continue reading
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