Asian Automakers Dominate Luxury Sector
Mar 28, 2007
Washington DC March 28, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Japanese and Korean automakers at the New York International Auto Show next week will showcase new offerings that could tighten their stranglehold on the luxury vehicle segment in the United States. More than seven of 10 of the 1.5 million luxury cars sol ... 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
Saikawa Replaces Ghosn for Nissan North America
Mar 19, 2007
Washington DC March 19, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan North America has a new boss. Last week, Hiroto Saikawa, the parent corporation's 53-year-old executive vice president for purchasing, was named head of U.S. operations, replacing Carlos Ghosn. Saikawa will wrestle with a host of pressing issues: s ... 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
Nissan Announces New Executive Position for Infiniti
Mar 5, 2007
TOKYO--Nissan today announced that Mark McNabb will join the company as head of its Infiniti global business operation. Effective April 1, 2007 McNabb will lead the companyâs global expansion of the Infiniti brand, one of the business breakthroughs under the Nissan Value-Up business plan (2005-2007). McNabb joins ... Continue reading
IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps
Mar 1, 2007
First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA â Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading
Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show
Feb 17, 2007
OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups
Feb 10, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY â If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reportsâ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2007
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Things have been a bit hectic lately, partly because Iâve become the co-host of a radio show called The Automotive Journal on KNEW 910 every Saturday morning between 11-12. Huge fun but as it is live it does call for a certain amount of self- restraint as ther ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces January 2007 Sales
Feb 2, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn. February 1, 2007; Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 82,644 units in January, up 4.5 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 4.3 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 6.8 percent versus the prior year.NISSAN HIGHLIGHTSJanuary ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Detroit Auto Show
Jan 29, 2007
Imagine being at the fabulous North American International Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the Detroit excitement while sitting naked on a beanbag and eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without even having t ... Continue reading
Vincentric's 2007 Best Value in America Awards
Jan 19, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Honda, Toyota, and GM score big with Vincentricâs Best Value in America awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan â January 19, 2007 â With todayâs announcement of Vincentricâs Best Value in America⢠awards, itâs time to expand the trophy shelf at Honda, Toyota, and Gen ... Continue reading
Infiniti Releases Sketch of 2008 G Coupe
Jan 11, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Infiniti today released the sketch which previews the look of the all-new 2008 Infiniti G Coupe. Along with a new luxury crossover concept, the next-generation G Coupe will be unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show in April. This announcement follows a record setting sales trend led by ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show; 2008 Infiniti QX Debuts
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT--Following a record setting sales trend and the successful launch of the all-new G sedan, Infiniti is keeping the momentum going with todayâs unveiling of the 2008 Infiniti QX full-size luxury sport utility vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With a new interior and refined ex ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces December 2006 Sales
Jan 3, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported December sales of 91,775 units, posting a 4.4 percent increase over last year. Nissan Division sales increased by 4.2 percent over last year on sales of 78,663 units, and the Infiniti Division, celebrating its best December sales ever, posted a sales inc ... Continue reading
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