Sep 7, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: BMW 328xi Engine: 3.0-liter DOHC inline six Horsepower/Torque: 230 hp @ 6500 rpm/200 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed Steptronic automatic/manual Wheelbase: 108.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 178.2 x 71.5 x 55.9 in. Tires: 225/45R17 run-flat tires Cargo volume: ... Continue reading
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Review
Sep 7, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The newest Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV that is equal to any vehicle in its class in refinement, comfort, space, and performance. This shouldn't be surprising, as it was designed with a close look at the most popular entry-luxury crossovers, not merely its price-lev ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2007
AMG At Forty By Carey Russ Two guys in a garage... it's the proverbial American high-tech success story. It's also the background of AMG, now Mercedes Car Group's wholly-owned high-performance subsidiary. Forty years ago, AMG was, in the then-new company's own words, made of "engineering, construction, and testing spec ... Continue reading
Worldwide Sales Lift German Auto Giants
Sep 7, 2007
Atlanta September 7, 2007; Luxury automakers BMW, Audi, and Mercedes reported healthy sales increases for August on Friday, with demand from Asia and the U.S. driving the gains. BMW AG, the industry's top luxury car company, said its global sales rose 13 percent last month from a year ago, with 99,755 BMW, Mini and Rol ... Continue reading
2007 Toyota Tundra 4x4 SR5 Double Cab 5.7L V8 Review
Sep 6, 2007
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4X4 SR5 DOUBLE CAB 5.7L V8 As American as Pineapple Pie By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com As Toyota spars with GM over being the worldâs largest automaker they must compete head-to-head in the full-size pickup market against the icons of the segment, Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado and Dodge Ram. Th ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research's Q2 Brand Watch Study Results Announced
Sep 6, 2007
2008 Brand Watch 'Brand Image Awards' Scheduled for March in New York City IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 6 -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/) today announces the results of Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research's second quarter consumer automotive perceptions research study, Brand Watch. The highly comprehensive report ta ... Continue reading
Hyundai Wins Four AutoPacific 2007 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Sep 5, 2007
Sonata, Elantra, Tucson and Entourage Earn Top Category Honors FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 5 -- Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific announced today that Hyundai has won the 2007 Ideal Vehicle Award in four product segments: -- Most Ideal Premium Mid-Size Car: Hyundai Sonata -- Most Ideal Compact Car: ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Announces Incentive Plan for September 2007 - 0% Interest
Sep 5, 2007
- 2007 model year clearance with emphasis on Lifetime Powertrain Warranty - 0% APR on select 2007 models for 72 months - 0% APR continues on select 2007 models for 60 months - Competitive consumer cash and lease rates AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 5 -- Chrysler LLC today announced that the Company will continue its low-ra ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2007 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Sep 5, 2007
Lincoln Top Premium Brand, Mercury Top Mainstream Brand, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Top Vehicle, Nissan Titan Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 5 -- An "ideal" is defined as an excellent or perfect example. In the annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), announced today by automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, owners ... Continue reading
Big 6 August 2007 U.S. Auto Sales
Sep 4, 2007
DETROIT September 4, 2007; Poornima Gupta and Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that U.S. auto sales in August fell 0.6 percent from a year earlier, according to sales data released on Tuesday by the auto manufacturers. The following are highlights from sales data released by the largest car makers in the U. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports 2007 Strong August Sales
Sep 4, 2007
August sales for the Group (BMW and MINI) increase 19.3 percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 4 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reports strong August sales of 30,639 vehicles, an increase of 19.3 percent over the 25,673 vehicles sold in August 2006. The BMW Group also increased its year-to-date sales ... Continue reading
GM Reports 388,168 August 2007 Deliveries
Sep 4, 2007
DETROIT September 4, 2007; GM dealers in the United States delivered 388,168 vehicles in August, up more than 5 percent compared with year-ago monthly sales, a strong performance that resulted in an anticipated highest-of-the-year market share of nearly 26 percent. Brisk sales of full-size pickups and crossover SUVs le ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Double Digit Sales Increase for August 2007
Sep 4, 2007
- MAZDA3 and CX-7 Pave the Way to 11.0 Percent Increase - IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best August since 2003 with U.S. sales of 24,762 units, accounting for an 11.0 percent increase versus the same period last year. Year-to-date sales of 203,298 are up 7.6 percen ... Continue reading
Acura Announces August 2007 Sales Results
Sep 4, 2007
MDX Posts Record August Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Record sales of the MDX luxury SUV and continued demand for the RDX turbocharged SUV lead Acura to August sales of 16,436 units, down 10.0 percent versus last August. Acura year-to-date sales reached 122,357 units. Acura light trucks posted record August sales ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces August 2007 Sales
Sep 4, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 4 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 95,527 units in August, up 6.3 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 6.0 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales increased by 8.7 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS - August sales for Ni ... Continue reading
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