2005 Chicago Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz Launches World's Quickest Four-Door Car
Feb 9, 2005
New S65 AMG Sedan Features Six-Liter Twin-Turbo V12 Engine CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Mercedes-Benz is launching the world's quickest four-door sedan at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show, open to the public February 11-20 at McCormick Place. The new S65 AMG melds the whisper-smooth luxury of the top Mercedes-Benz four-door sedan with ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2005
CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- General Motors Corporation today unveiled its all new Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne models at the Chicago Auto Show featuring complete interiors designed and developed by Lear Corporation in the first-ever collaborative effort between GM and one of its suppliers for a total interior. In 2002, Lear w ... Continue reading
Three Honda Hybrid Vehicles Receive Certification for Clean-Fuel Deduction
Feb 9, 2005
2005 Accord Hybrid joins the Civic Hybrid and Insight February 9, 2005 -- Torrance, Calif. -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that the Accord Hybrid, Civic Hybrid and Insight vehicles have received certification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that makes them eligible for a clean-fuel deduction, ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai Portico Concept Vehicle Debuts
Feb 9, 2005
<div align=justify><font size="1" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial"> CHICAGO February 9, 2005; Hyundai today introduced its new Portico concept vehicle during press days at the Chicago Auto Show. This event marks the world debut of this new design concept from Hyundai. "The Portico is an example of the new market segments Hy ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: MotorWeek Names Ford Mustang 2005 Best of the Year
Feb 9, 2005
CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- MotorWeek, television's first and last word on the automotive world, today announced the selection of the Ford Mustang as "Best of the Year" for the 2005 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards. Coveted by automotive manufacturers, the Drivers' Choice Awards enjoy the prestige, not only for the artistic des ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: Eight Contestants to Kiss Truck for Valentine's Day
Feb 9, 2005
- One Lucky Pucker to Drive Home in all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota - American Heart Association to Receive "1,000 Smackers" for Every Hour of Contest - Consumers May Enter to Participate at the Dodge Display at Chicago Auto Show this Friday and Saturday CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Eight suitors have a unique Valentine's Day date thi ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Autos
Feb 9, 2005
99% Cleaner Vehicles Now Available to Consumers in Showrooms CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Major automakers this week announced a landmark achievement that will help clean the air and protect the environment, as they introduced at the Chicago International Auto Show a new generation of vehicles that are 99 percent cleaner than ve ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2005
CHICAGO--Feb. 9, 2005--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced the winners of its 19th annual "Best Overall Value of the Year" awards for 2005 model year cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. IntelliChoice's Best Overall Value of the Year awards recognize ve ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2005
Program Will Recruit and Train Spanish Speakers for 200 Sales Jobs to Better Serve Hispanic Customers CHICAGO February 9, 2005; General Motors Corp. today announced the creation of a new jobs program intended to help GM dealers employ at least 200 bilingual sales consultants in the Chicago area, the third-largest Hispa ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: GM Unveils Industry-First Dual Depth Frontal Air Bag
Feb 9, 2005
Technology tailors front-seat passenger restraint Dual Depth Frontal Air Bag Animation Chicago February 9, 2005; General Motors today introduced the industry's first passenger-side frontal air bag that customizes restraint by deploying in two different sizes and at different pressures, depending on seat position, safet ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: General Motors Corp. to Show New Luxury Offerings
Feb 9, 2005
CHICAGO February 9, 2005; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp.'s emphasis on passenger cars will become even more evident this week with the introduction of two sedans from the world's biggest automaker that will compete at opposite ends of the luxury market. In the latest in a string of ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: Dodge to Unveil Biggest Four-door Pickup
Feb 9, 2005
CHICAGO, Feb 9,2005 Ben Klayman writing for Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler division on Wednesday will offer up its latest Dodge Ram pickup truck to prove the theory that bigger is indeed better. The automaker is counting on the new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab, a full-size pickup with four full-size doo ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show - American Suzuki Showcases Expanded Line of Production and Concept Vehicles
Feb 9, 2005
Special Project Cars and Success of Forenza, Forenza Wagon and Reno Make Suzuki a Must-See for Show Goers Suzuki Experiences Chicago-Area Sales Surge of 84 Percent in 2004 BREA, Calif., Feb. 9 -- American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) arrives at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show at a unique time in its 20-year history of selling ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2005
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Starting this month, Cadillac will begin offering XM NavTraffic; the nation's first real-time satellite traffic information service for vehicle navigation systems. First available on the CTS, the XM NavTraffic system will provide continuously-updated traffic information in a selected city. The system ... Continue reading
Five Hundred, Freestyle, Montego Gain Share, Attract New Customers to the Showroom
Feb 8, 2005
- Sales of Ford's Chicago-built products have shown a steady increase in segment share since launch. - Conquest customers account for a large percentage of all sales, bringing new customers into the Ford and Lincoln Mercury showrooms. - Highlights of early sales include a rich mix of high-series models and all-wheel dr ... Continue reading
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