Flexibility Fuels Ford Concepts
Jan 17, 2006
The Ford F-250 Super Chief features the world’s first Tri-Flex engine, which can run on hydrogen, gasoline or E85 ethanol fuel. Return to Newsletter Consumers are developing a stronger interest in environmental technology that translates into an increased interest in environmentally friendly products. In the auto ... Continue reading
2006 North American International Auto Show Opening Weekend Yields Strong Attendance
Jan 17, 2006
DETROIT, Jan. 16 -- Opening weekend at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) yielded strong attendance. Public Days began Saturday, Jan. 14 with 95,662 attendees and continued to gain momentum with more than 245,000 total visitors by Sunday evening. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051006/ ... Continue reading
2006 North American International Auto Show to Host Automotive Education Day
Jan 16, 2006
WHAT: The 2006 NAIAS hosts the second annual Automotive Education Day. The Automotive Education Day presented by State Farm Insurance will teach students, in grades 8-12, about exciting careers in the automotive industry. Students will be able to interact with knowledgeable industry experts from top automotive companie ... Continue reading
Toyota Keeps Moving Forward in U.S. Market
Jan 16, 2006
Washington DC January 16, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota’s redesigned Camry sedan will hit showrooms in March, nearly 6 months ahead of the automaker’s typical production schedule. When product planning for the redesign began, Toyota planned to trim the usual 5 year product cycle by half a ... Continue reading
Jan 16, 2006
DETROIT, Jan. 15 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Industry Preview Days, held on Jan. 11 and 12, hosted more than 35,000 automotive industry professionals who took advantage of the venue's exclusive opportunity to experience the NAIAS' production and concept vehicles first-hand while participating ... Continue reading
Steve Purdy's Motown Motor Show Review Plus His Best and Worst Awards
Jan 15, 2006
DETROIT AUTO SHOW 2006 A Motown Motor Show Review By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau of TheAutoChannel Optimism pushed to the fore through all the dismal news about troubles in the US auto industry at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week. The NAIAS is one of the most important motor shows in ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2006
Extravagant Night Welcomes VIPs, Celebrity Guests DETROIT, Jan. 15 -- After an exciting week for the press and industry professionals, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) celebrated the annual black-tie Charity Preview gala on January 13 by raising $6.8 million for 11 local children's charities. The cham ... Continue reading
More International Momentum For Motown
Jan 13, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 13 -- Volkswagen, one of the world's top volume automakers and by far Europe's biggest, has chosen the Detroit Auto Show to launch a unique podcasting marketing campaign that will not only give international internet visitors an insider look at its newest cars and access to a candid conversati ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2006
Sixth Consecutive Year Over $6 Million Raised DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The NAIAS 2006 Charity Preview celebrating "30 Years of Caring for Kids" is expected to raise $6.8 million for 11 local charities. Each year, the black tie gala gathers together the who's who of the automotive industry with numerous surprise celebrity gu ... Continue reading
TRG Reports: High-Tech Hits the Pavement; North America International Auto Show Summary
Jan 13, 2006
DETROIT--Jan. 13, 2006--Automakers selling cars in North America have stepped up their position when it comes to entertainment and telematics features. According to TRG's survey of 264 autos on display at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, 154 models support MP3 music playback while over 200 models suppor ... Continue reading
2007JagUar XK Coupe and Convertible Closeup
Jan 13, 2006
JAGUAR ANNOUNCES ALL-NEW 2007 XK COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE PRICING 2007 Jaguar XK and Convertible IRVINE, Calif., January 9, 2006 - Jaguar North America today announces the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2007 XK Coupe and Convertible. provisional test figures Editor's Note: Images are availab ... Continue reading
2006 North American International Auto Show Public Days Promise To Drive Your Senses Wild
Jan 13, 2006
DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- The 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opens to the public on Saturday, Jan. 14. with unrivaled exhibits, exciting vehicle designs and a host of activities and features for the entire family. NAIAS 2006 opens one hour earlier this year at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m. (Logo: ht ... Continue reading
Automakers Estimate Diesel Sales Will Grow
Jan 13, 2006
DETROIT Jan 12, 2006; Dee-Ann writing for the AP reported that Europeans prize diesel engines for their fuel efficiency and power, but U.S. buyers have been slow to embrace them because of environmental concerns and bad memories of the belching diesels of the 1980s. Only about 3 percent of the vehicles sold in the Unit ... Continue reading
Getting To And From The North American International Auto Show
Jan 13, 2006
NAIAS partners up with Metro Networks and Click & Park DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Attendees to Public Days of the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at COBO Conference/Exhibition Center will find convenient and accessible parking and transportation downtown. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051006 ... Continue reading
New Hybrid Vehicles Debut at a Critical Time for the Technology
Jan 12, 2006
Oyster Bay, NY - January 12, 2006 - At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, Toyota introduced a hybrid version of its Camry and GM introduced two hybrid production SUVs: the Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid and the Chevy Tahoe. All three share important similarities, but their success or failure ... Continue reading
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