CUVs Attract Attention at 2007 Chicago Auto Show Chicago
Feb 9, 2007
Chicago February 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that popular crossover sport-utility vehicles (CUVs), which are based on passenger car engineering rather than truck chassis, represent the fastest-growing segment of the auto industry. According to MSNBC, automakers are applying more fuel-saving technology to the ... Continue reading
Toyota Wants Automakers to Work Together - Jim Press Toyota NA
Feb 9, 2007
Chicago February 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that in a speech to the Economic Club of Chicago yesterday, Toyota Motor North America President Jim Press called for automakers to cooperate with one another and form partnerships to share technology. "It's clear to me that we in the industry need to make some fu ... Continue reading
Saturn Expands Its Portfolio at Chicago Auto Show - VIDEO STORY
Feb 9, 2007
CHICAGO - February 9, 2007: Although the brand is less than 17 years old, Saturn officials say they have already completely revamped and expanded their portfolio this year. During the Chicago Auto Show, Saturn unveiled five new brands including its new Sky Roadster, a two-seat convertible that is targeted at a younger ... Continue reading
Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces Winners of Second Annual Chicago Auto Show Awards
Feb 8, 2007
Pontiac G8 & Toyota Highlander Named Most Significant New Car and Truck Introductions CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Consumer Guide Automotive, the definitive source for new and used car reviews, announced today that the 2008 Pontiac G8 and the 2008 Toyota Highlander are the recipients of its second annual Most Significant New Int ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Unveils Rondo SX Concept
Feb 8, 2007
Concept Displays Aggressive, Sporty Side of the All-New Kia Model CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) debuted its all-new crossover vehicle, the 2007 Kia Rondo, at the Los Angeles Auto Show just last November and has wasted no time enhancing its "Exciting and Enabling" brand direction with the Chicago Internati ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2007
More than 1,200 Chrysler "Sebring Says" contestants will prove actions speak louder than words for a chance to win an all-new 2007 Chrysler Sebring What: While the Guinness World Record(TM) book is said to be the most stolen book at the public library, Chrysler plans to steal the world record for the largest game of "S ... Continue reading
Consumer Guide Magazine Winners Chicago Auto Show Awards
Feb 8, 2007
CONSUMER GUIDE® AUTOMOTIVE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF SECOND ANNUAL CHICAGO AUTO SHOW AWARDS 2008 PONTIAC G8 & 2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER NAMED MOST SIGNIFICANT NEW CAR AND TRUCK INTRODUCTIONS CHICAGO â February 9, 2007 â Consumer Guide Automotive, the definitive source for new and used car reviews, announced today ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show Highlights
Feb 8, 2007
Washington DC February 8, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that The Chicago Auto Show began media previews yesterday and will open to the public Friday. USA Today reports a number of imports will be headline grabbers. Volkswagen will display a reprised cult model, the R32, which it hopes will be a technology showpie ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: Continental Contest to Benefit Local Charities
Feb 8, 2007
Continental to Contribute More Than $25,000 CHICAGO, Feb. 7 -- Continental Automotive Systems, celebrating its growing presence in the Chicago area, today kicked off a contest called "MapHunt" at the Chicago Auto Show that will benefit local charities. The contest aims to showcase Continental's successful efforts to in ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- The Scion tC, the best-selling vehicle in the Scion lineup, raises the bar in the sports coupe segment as it receives sharp styling revisions, new standard equipment and safety features for 2008. Freshened Exterior and Enhanced Interior The 2008 tC is distinguished by the new Scion family front fasci ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: Scion Launches All-New 2008 xB
Feb 8, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2008 xB urban utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. The xB was first introduced in early 2003 for the 2004 model year and its boxy shape became iconic to the Scion brand. "No one in the automotive ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: Scion Stages World Premiere of All-New 2008 xD
Feb 8, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., revealed the all-new 2008 xD five-door subcompact at a press conference today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. "The xD is a clever new take on the five-door urban subcompact, with style and flair to match its efficiency and utility," said Mark Templin, Scio ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8 -- For the third year in a row, consumers will be given free test rides in Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles at Chicago Drive '07, three test tracks inside McCormick Place South during the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 9-18. Chicago Drive '07 has two all-new elements this year: - a 16-foot ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: MotorWeek Awards Honda Fit 2007 Drivers' Choice 'Best of the Year'
Feb 8, 2007
Honda Captures Top Drivers' Choice Award at Chicago Auto Show for Second Consecutive Year GM Receives Four Awards, Entire Toyota Motor Corporation Wins 'Best Eco- Friendly,' First-Time for a Company CHICAGO, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MotorWeek honored the Honda Fit with the 2007 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award ... Continue reading
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