Isuzu Announces 2008 Model Details
Aug 13, 2007
CERRITOS, Calif. August 13, 2007; Isuzu Motors America, Inc., today announced enhancements to its line of award-winning trucks and SUVs for the 2008 model year. Among the improvements: standard head-curtain side-impact airbags for the flagship Ascender, and a line of Pickups with simplified option packages and signific ... Continue reading
60+ MPG Volkswagen Diesel Unveiled
Aug 13, 2007
Wolfsburg, 13 August 2007 - Volkswagen will be firing off the next salvo of its BlueMotion initiative at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. In total, six new models with technology that is as economical as it is environmentally friendly, will debut at the worldâs largest car show. One of the highligh ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 Maxima
Aug 13, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 13 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan Maxima, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Maxima was recently named the "Motorist Choice Awards" Luxury Mid-Size Car winner by IntelliChoice.com and AutoPacific. Maxima also won AutoPacific's 2007 Vehicle ... Continue reading
Nissan Produces 3 Millionth Altima in Tennessee
Aug 12, 2007
SMYRNA, Tenn. Aug. 13, 2007; Last week Nissan North America produced its 3 millionth Altima â 15 years after the first Altima rolled off the line at the Smyrna Plant. âThe Altima plays an important role in Nissanâs lineup, and we put a lot of discipline and skill into building each one,â said Greg D ... Continue reading
Preview: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2
Aug 12, 2007
Preview: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 By Carey Russ 2007 Understatement is a European specialty, and the Volkswagen Touareg 2 is nothing if not understated. With minimal fanfare, it's been on sale since June. Nowhere on the vehicle does the badging say "Touareg 2", merely "Touareg". While there are some external styling c ... Continue reading
Limited Edition 2008 Ford Mustang Benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Aug 10, 2007
Ford will produce a special version of the 2008 Ford Mustang to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization in its fight against breast cancer. The âWarriors in Pinkâ Mustang special edition, limited to 2,500 cars, comes in black, metallic silver and performance white. The pink motif derives from the ... Continue reading
2008 Saab 9-3 to Arrive at Dealer Showrooms Soon
Aug 10, 2007
DETROIT August 10, 2007; The distinctively re-designed Saab 9-3 range, expected at North American dealerships in early September 2007, features frontal styling inspired by Saabâs award-winning Aero X concept car and a higher level of standard content. Designed to reinforce the rangeâs sporty appeal, the styli ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2007
Saab will go âback to the futureâ at next monthâs (Sept) Frankfurt International Motor Show by evoking the iconic appeal of its classic âBlack Turboâ models. The Swedish premium car maker will celebrate 30 years of leadership in turbocharging by unveiling the Saab Turbo X. This limited edition, ... Continue reading
New Highlander Key Component of Toyota's Marketing Strategy
Aug 10, 2007
<p class="style1"><strong>By Marty Bernstein<br>AIADA Contributing Editor</strong><br><br>Short lead model revels (the cars are on sale now or within days) are usually perfunctory events: arrive in the morning at a nice hotel for coffee and danish; sit through an hour or so of exec-techno-presentations; then a short dr ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2007
Stuttgart -- The inventor of BLUETEC technology is entering a new era with the new E 300 BLUETEC. On the back of positive experiences gained in the American market since the autumn of 2006, the environment-compatible BLUETEC diesel system is now also available in a passenger car model in the European market. Mercedes-B ... Continue reading
2008 Subaru Forester Awarded 5-Star Crash Safety Rating
Aug 9, 2007
-- Subaru Forester received the highest government crash test ratings in both the frontal and side-impact NCAP crash tests -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 9 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2008 Subaru Forester will have the highest rating in the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffi ... Continue reading
EV Motoring: Speedy Sleek All Electric Telsa For Sale in U.S. This Year
Aug 8, 2007
LOS ANGELES Aug 7, 2007; Mary Milliken writing for Reuters reported that Tesla Motors' all-electric Roadster sports car will start rolling out to nearly 600 buyers lined up for the $100,000 vehicle by October or November, after a slight delay, the company's chief said on Tuesday. "We will definitely ship in that time f ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 Altima Sedan
Aug 7, 2007
NASHVILLE, Aug. 7 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The all-new, totally redesigned Altima Sedan was introduced last year and is currently Nissan's best-selling nameplate. Altima enters the 2008 model year with the a ... Continue reading
The Original Luxury Minivan Adds Fresh Ideas for 2008
Aug 6, 2007
-- Chrysler brand originated the luxury minivan, the Chrysler Town & Country -- Brand offers upscale amenities for 18 years AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- As the originator of the luxury minivan segment in 1989, Chrysler has offered families a minivan with upscale amenities for 18 years. The 2008 Chrysler Town & Countr ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2007
- Three distinct seating and storage systems - Clever comfort and storage features - Unmatched entertainment capability AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- With 35 new or improved features on the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Group again puts the "fun" in function. The all-new minivans offer ... Continue reading
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