NYT says Ford Hopes to Sell Land Rover, Jaguar by September 30
Aug 3, 2007
NEW YORK Aug 3, 2007; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. is hoping to have a tentative deal to sell its Land Rover and Jaguar operations by September 30, and a pact to dispose of Volvo by the year-end, the New York Times reported on its Web site on Friday. The auto maker's advisers have begun putting together informa ... Continue reading
A Land Rover for the Rest of Us
Jul 27, 2007
New York july 27, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that amid all the speculation surrounding Ford Motor Co.'s likely sale of Land Rover, The Wall Street Journal sees one thing as certain: Whoever takes control of the venerable luxury brand will do so at its pinnacle. Land Rover has never had as attractive a lineup a ... Continue reading
2007 APEAL Awards: Porsche Tops Again; Honda Captures Most Awards
Jun 28, 2007
.D. Power and Associates Reports: Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 28 June 2007 â Honda captures four model segment awardsâmore than any other vehicle nameplate this yearâaccording to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution ... Continue reading
Land Rover Freelander 2 Proves A Hit With UK Customers
Jun 28, 2007
GAYDON, Warwickshire - June 28, 2007: The all-new Freelander 2 is proving a real hit with UK customers since launch in December 2006. Sales for the award-winning compact 4x4 are up 20 per cent compared with the same time last year. The Freelander 2, built at the acclaimed Halewood manufacturing facility in Liverpool, h ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2007
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 25 -- The midsize non-premium utility segment, which was once one of the largest segments in the new-vehicle industry and the source of substantial profits for several automakers, is dramatically declining, according to the Power Information Network (PIN), a division of J.D. Power and Ass ... Continue reading
Renault Denies Interest in Jaguar, Land Rover
Jun 11, 2007
PARIS, June 11, 2007; Reuters reported that French carmaker Renault on Monday denied a British media report saying it was interested in acquiring Ford's luxury UK car brands Jaguar and Land Rover. "Of course we absolutely do not confirm this information," a Renault spokesman said. "(Chief Executive) Carlos Ghosn said l ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Acura MDX and Lexus RX350 Ranked Highly Among Luxury SUV's
Jun 4, 2007
Cadillac SRX finishes midpackââ¬âbut still outpoints BMW X5 and Lincoln MKX YONKERS, NY ââ¬â The freshened Lexus RX350 and the redesigned Acura MDX outpointed competitors from Cadillac, BMW, and Lincoln in Consumer Reportsââ¬â¢ tests of five midsize luxury SUVs for the July issue. The ... Continue reading
Ford Company Reports May 2007 Sales
Jun 1, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., June 1 â Ford Motor Companyâs new and redesigned crossovers are setting the pace in the industryâs fastest-growing segment and helped Ford to achieve its best retail sales performance of 2007. The all-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX set sales records in May. Edge sales were 12,701, up 39 p ... Continue reading
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
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
Forbes' Hottest SUV's For 2007
Apr 25, 2007
Sport utility vehicles have become the family vehicles of choice for their spacious interiors and flexible cargo capacity. In recent years, sales of traditional truck-based SUVs have suffered, especially for the largest models. The new trend is crossovers â vehicles with car-like underpinnings matched with tall, s ... Continue reading
Land Rover Offering SIRIUS Satellite Radio as Standard Equipment
Mar 28, 2007
- Land Rover offering SIRIUS as standard equipment on 2007 model year Range Rover and Supercharged Range Rover Sport - SIRIUS now available on all Land Rover vehicles with the launch of the all-new LR2 DETROIT and NEW YORK, March 28 -- Land Rover and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that SIRIUS is available as st ... 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
Ford's Luxury Brands Now Valued at About $9 Billion
Mar 12, 2007
DETROIT, March 12, 2007; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co could raise over $9 billion by selling its remaining luxury car brands, although such a move is unlikely in the short term, Merrill Lynch analyst John Murphy said on Monday. Earlier on Monday, Ford announced it had clinched a deal to sell British sports car m ... 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
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